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Episode 35: Why Being Qualified Isn't Enough with Gina Riley
In this conversation, Gina and Diana dive deep into the Career Velocity™ system Gina developed after years of experience in executive search and career coaching. Together, they bust outdated job search myths and show why checking all the boxes on a job posting still won't guarantee an interview, let alone a job offer.
You'll learn the difference between being qualified and being compelling, why resumes are not the first step in a successful search, and how a strong unique value proposition (UVP) can change your entire career trajectory. Gina shares advice for leaders and job seekers of all ages, including how Gen Zers can stand out with more than just a degree.
If you're tired of applying online and getting nowhere, this episode will rewire how you approach the search.
⏳ Timestamps: 02:15 Why "qualified" doesn't mean "hired" 05:40 The Career Velocity™ model overview 10:20 How Gina's son leveraged UVP and UMAP as a Gen Z job seeker 16:30 Frameworks that transform informational interviews into strategy 20:15 Ditching the elevator pitch, what to say instead 24:45 Tell your story: The 3/3 method for "Tell me about yourself" 30:00 Using values and motivators to make better job decisions 36:10 Thought leadership beyond LinkedIn 42:00 Metrics that actually matter in a job search 49:00 Navigating the "AI Doom Loop" in 2025 53:00 Lightning round: worst advice, best habits, biggest mindset shifts
💡 Take action 🔥 Subscribe for future episodes → https://www.youtube.com/@dianaalt 📖 Grab my Resume Don'ts Guide → https://www.dianaalt.com/resumedonts ❌ Avoid these common job search mistakes → https://www.jobsearchmistakes.com 🚪 Wondering if it's time to walk away? → https://www.isittimetowalk.com 💼 Work with me → https://www.dianaalt.com
📢 Connect with Gina Riley 🌐 Gina Riley Consulting → https://ginarileyconsulting.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginariley/ 🐦 X (formerly Twitter) → https://x.com/atginariley📚 Buy Qualified Isn't Enough on Amazon → https://www.amazon.com/Qualified-Isnt-Enough-Develop-Interview/dp/B0F7WP4TXV
📲 Follow me on social media: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianakalt YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@dianaalt Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/dianakalt TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedianaalt Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thedianaalt
#CareerGrowth #WorkShouldFeelGood #JobSearchTips #ExecutiveCareer #ThoughtLeadership #UMAP #UniqueValueProposition #ResumeTips
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By Diana AltIn this conversation, Gina and Diana dive deep into the Career Velocity™ system Gina developed after years of experience in executive search and career coaching. Together, they bust outdated job search myths and show why checking all the boxes on a job posting still won't guarantee an interview, let alone a job offer.
You'll learn the difference between being qualified and being compelling, why resumes are not the first step in a successful search, and how a strong unique value proposition (UVP) can change your entire career trajectory. Gina shares advice for leaders and job seekers of all ages, including how Gen Zers can stand out with more than just a degree.
If you're tired of applying online and getting nowhere, this episode will rewire how you approach the search.
⏳ Timestamps: 02:15 Why "qualified" doesn't mean "hired" 05:40 The Career Velocity™ model overview 10:20 How Gina's son leveraged UVP and UMAP as a Gen Z job seeker 16:30 Frameworks that transform informational interviews into strategy 20:15 Ditching the elevator pitch, what to say instead 24:45 Tell your story: The 3/3 method for "Tell me about yourself" 30:00 Using values and motivators to make better job decisions 36:10 Thought leadership beyond LinkedIn 42:00 Metrics that actually matter in a job search 49:00 Navigating the "AI Doom Loop" in 2025 53:00 Lightning round: worst advice, best habits, biggest mindset shifts
💡 Take action 🔥 Subscribe for future episodes → https://www.youtube.com/@dianaalt 📖 Grab my Resume Don'ts Guide → https://www.dianaalt.com/resumedonts ❌ Avoid these common job search mistakes → https://www.jobsearchmistakes.com 🚪 Wondering if it's time to walk away? → https://www.isittimetowalk.com 💼 Work with me → https://www.dianaalt.com
📢 Connect with Gina Riley 🌐 Gina Riley Consulting → https://ginarileyconsulting.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginariley/ 🐦 X (formerly Twitter) → https://x.com/atginariley📚 Buy Qualified Isn't Enough on Amazon → https://www.amazon.com/Qualified-Isnt-Enough-Develop-Interview/dp/B0F7WP4TXV
📲 Follow me on social media: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianakalt YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@dianaalt Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/dianakalt TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedianaalt Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thedianaalt
#CareerGrowth #WorkShouldFeelGood #JobSearchTips #ExecutiveCareer #ThoughtLeadership #UMAP #UniqueValueProposition #ResumeTips