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CYLS 130: 10 Ways to Proactively Move Your Corporate Career Forward and Behind the Scenes Look at the Hiring Process with Chad Bennett

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About our Guest:

 

Chad Bennett

Chad Bennett is an HR veteran, who previously worked at staffing agency Creative Circle and has worked in-house Human resource for Verizon corporate. He now currently works at IPG Mediabrands on the ad agency side. As a self-described creative when he’s not killing the HR game, Chad loves to create content and has turned his passion into the Abstract Square Podcast, a podcast focusing on different perspectives to which his audience members relate.

 

Episode Summary

The current corporate environment necessitates being ahead of the game, even after you land a job. Sharing tips he has obtained from personal experience and from discussions with HR representatives, Kevin gives listeners ten tips for making sure that you are constantly taking steps to move forward in your career. Chad Bennett (Human resource professional), answers a myriad of questions from our audience, covering topics from salary negotiations to neutral non-job specific skills. If you’ve ever wondered about the hiring process, this episode will ensure you are well-prepared for your next interview.

 

Insight from this episode:

  • Strategies for amping up your confidence before walking into an interview.
  • Secrets to a company’s behind-the-scenes salary negotiation process.
  • How to utilize altruism to advance in the workplace.
  • Strategies for obtaining recognition from the high-level leaders at your company.
  • How to employ the use of situational questions to master an interview.
  • How to make your resume stand out from the pile.

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    Quotes from the show:

    • “You do not want to be limited by your current title. Dream bigger.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Episode 130
  • “What is the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? In short,  mentors advise; sponsors act.” - attributed to Sylvia Ann Hewlett, quoted by Kevin Y Brown, Episode 130
  • “You want to be present for the higher level conversations that are taking place, because this is what’s going to set you apart and make your life different from most other people.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Episode 130
  • “I think that it’s important to be the person who seeks alternative ways of thinking, doing, and being to breakthrough current standards in your field.”  - Kevin Y. Brown, Episode 130
  • “The first thing that everyone needs to do before they walk into that interview is get their confidence level to the highest possible.” - Chad Bennett, Episode 130
  • “You want to make sure that your resume is able to tell a story when you’re not in the room.” - Chad Bennett, Episode 130
  • “You have to be able to show that you’re capable of doing whatever it is in this job. And the only way you’re able to do that is by representing your transferable skills.” - Chad Bennett, Episode 130

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    Resources Mentioned:

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    Favorite Book:

     

    • The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley by Malcolm X, Alex Haley, and Attallah Shabazz

     

     

    Favorite Quote:

    • “Do you, be you.”

     

    3 keys to Create Your Best Life:

    1. Surround yourself with people who have positive energy.
  • Establish a relationship with God, whoever your God is.
  • Be happy. Find happiness.

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    Kevin:

    www.kevinybrown.com

    www.instagram.com/kevinybrown

    www.twitter.com/kevinybrown

    www.facebook.com/kevbrown001

     

    Chad Bennett:

    www.linkedin.com/in/bennettchad

    twitter.com/chadbennett_?lang=en

     

    Abstract Square Podcast:

    soundcloud.com/abstractsquare

    itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/abstract-square-podcast/

    player.fm/series/2150346


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