The Freshstart Podcast

How to get your foot in the door with Vivian Li


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One of the most frustrating aspects of job searching is feeling like you’ve already reached out to everyone you know. Yet, you’re still just as far away from a new role as you were when you started. Self-doubts begin to creep in.

This week's episode is all about how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can stay motivated in a frustrating job hunt. I discussed extensively with Vivian Li strategies that job candidates can use to get their foot in the door.

You'll Learn

  • How to stay motivated during a job search
  • How to build resilience
  • How to reframe your perspective
  • The importance of doing a self-reflection
  • Why it is important to believe in yourself
  • How to use volunteerism to land a good job
  • Things that job candidates need to know and do to get their foot in the door
  • Strategies to network effectively
  • How to craft the right email to connect with someone on LinkedIn
  • How to craft your resume even if you have many years of experience from your home country
  • How to negotiate your salary
  • ...more
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    The Freshstart PodcastBy David Ojeyinka