We just covered why job aggregator sites are outdated and ineffective (ep 26 and 27). Today, the Daily DANDAN breaks down what 21st Century job search is all about, and 3 tips to get you started! We're passing on our headhunting knowledge so that you can self-promote and market yourself in the best light!

Need to compile recommendations for your interview? Is your LinkedIn profile in serious need of testimonials?! Listen to Daily Dandan Ep 43 for the EXACT process I used as a top billing headhunter to obtain references to further my career profile! Check out my LinkedIn page to see my references! DOWNLOAD the accompanying guide to this episode by signing up to Dandanglobal.com

If you're curious about how headhunters are paid, you gotta hear this! Dandan breaks down: - Income potential at every level of headhunting - Permanent and contract recruitment models Sign-up to dandanglobal.com for more headhunting and career advice!

As a headhunter focused on full-time positions, I'd often come across candidates who are contractors/consultants. They were so happy contracting that they would never look back nor think about entering the full-time workforce, EVER AGAIN! In this podcast, we are examining a few reasons why so many people love contracting/consulting. Tune in to hear more on this mini-series of contracting! For more exclusive content and advice, sign in at: Dandanglobal.com Write to me - all of your comments are READ and RESPONDED TO!

As the last step of the DANDAN Method, it is also one you must do as long as YOU WISH TO BE AN ATTRACTIVE EMPLOYEE THAT IS HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER BY ANY EMPLOYER. Never Stop Networking shares tips, ideas, and strategies to make networking actionable - not just a keyword you hear from your college counselors and bogus career "experts". Today's Daily DANDAN covers: - Importance of staying relevant - How do you network: for someone who is unemployed, employed, and somewhere in the middle? - How to behave while networking: be ready, be generous, be sincere, etc. I hope you enjoy this important and FUN step of the method - socializing and networking is a great chance to Nail Your Narrative (Step 3 of DANDAN Method) and Arrange Your Arsenal (Step 2 of DANDAN Method)!

So many candidates believe what job descriptions say, therefore they feel either really confident or unqualified for the job. I'm here to tell you, as an ex-headhunter, as a current hiring manager, DON'T RELY on job descriptions for anything. They are just an advertisement for the general type of individual they're seeking. You must interview the company, the manager, and investigate the product to find out if the job opportunity is a fit. PLEASE don't say no to yourself based on what the job description reads or how you feel about it. The worst that can come out of evaluating a "reach" job or a "job you're too good for" would be to make a new friend in the industry. So give it a shot!

Don't just rely on popular websites like Glassdoor. There's a real caveat to the information provided so CANDIDATE BEWARE! I'll share a few tips to find accurate salary yourself so you can rest assured you're using the right data to negotiate with! Read more on this Podcast here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/whats-best-place-find-out-salary-ranges-certain-positions-dandan-zhu

Candidates often get frustrated about never hearing back after countless job applications. In today's podcast, we're going to breakdown: - What YOU may be doing wrong - More importantly, external changes that have ROCKED job search processes in modern day recruitment This one is a MUST-listen if you're to break free from the cycle of wasted time on job search efforts that bear no fruit!!

In order to sift through the hoards of career choices available, it's important to simplify and understand the nature of various jobs. Dandan's matrix of the 4 S's is the easiest way to break down multitudes of careers out there by evaluating 2 components: The level of freedom and the degree of technical education required to qualify but more importantly succeed in the role. This matrix will be in flux as you change your job, you're not stuck in any 1 of the 4 quadrants. That's what's so exciting about life planning and career coaching! Dandan Global helps people align careers with your natural strengths and interests, AT the appropriate time to enact the best strategy for your maximum success. Sign-up at Dandanglobal.com for game-changing life and career advice!

In college, even though everyone kept harping on about it, I never really understood what networking was. As I started headhunting, I realized my whole job is about networking, and better yet, being paid for it! Learn 3 networking hacks to change your mindset and reduce anxiety so that you can amp up your networking game!