Serious Applicants Only

Serious Applicants Only

By Tonya BradenSociety & CultureRelationships
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Serious Applicants Only episodes

  • SAO 12 - Interview Swag

    Serious Applicants Only 

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    26 min
  • SAO 11 - TMI

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    27 min
  • SAO 10 - SKILLS and the list that gets the clicks

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    Here are the  10 (plus 2 bonus) skills that you can add to your resume to get the attention of recruiters. Google Docs Google Sheets Google Forms Microsoft Online / Office 365 Evernote Dropbox  / OneDrive / Google Drive Adobe CS Infographics creators Online photo editors Social media Bonus Skills Add Ons - Yet another Mail merge Agile methodologies https://www.wikijob.co.uk/content/interview-advice/competencies/technical-skills https://www.paysa.com/blog/the-top-10-most-valuable-tech-skills/ Soft skills https://www.wikijob.co.uk/content/interview-advice/competencies/soft-skills 

    35 min
  • SAO 9 - Strengths and Weaknesses

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     What is your biggest strength?  What is your biggest weakness? There is a best way and a worst way to answer this question. Strength Skill Set, tool, or project Give a specific example Provide evidence that others agree that this is a strength Weakness Time management, project based, team interaction, quality control Give a short scenario for your problem Always give a resolution for how you are handling (or have handled the situation) Smile confidently and nod  Write it down and practice being succinct Smile and be confident.

    17 min
  • SAO 8 - LinkedIn Photo Op

     Lets talk about that LinkedIn Photo, do you see what I see? We need make sure its the best photo possible, right after this.

    First impressions are so important.  Many times recruiters will use the internet to find out more about you before they call you in for an interview.This session is a SUPER 5 selection.  5 things to stay away from when selecting your profile pic, then we will double back and look at 5 ways to have the very best type of photo to attract your audience. Are you ready for this? Of course you are, right after this.

    If you are using LinkedIn as a part of your Career Campaign strategy, be careful not to fall into the following pitfalls.  

    1. Make sure that your photo speaks to your personal brand.  Stay away from off brand or cropped photos.
    2. Aged out
    3. Can’t see your face clearly
    4. Squeezed In or stretched out (maintain that aspect ratio)
    5. Slightly Blurry or poor quality

      6. Make an investment in yourself and have professional photos taken. I hear you talking, You're saying, Tonya, i'm not ballin like that.  If cost is an issue do some research on how to take a good photo and have a friend take one of you.  There are a LOT of great cell phone cameras and just as many photo editing apps available now that you can use to make sure your image is suitable for the size and shape necessary for the site.  With a little effort you can make a great impression.  Make sure to incorporate the following:

      1. Well lit -
      2. Good Background
      3. Professional grooming
        1. Outfit - Wear what you would wear to work
        2. Smile

          3. How to take a good profile photo for LinkedIn - https://youtu.be/UWfbP08srhE

          43 min
        3. SAO 7 - The Interview Kit (Part II)

          Hey you?  Are you that super go-getter, type A, overachiever that makes lists and keeps an organized stash of items for various situations?  Or maybe you just wanted to see what type of crazy career emergency would be the result of its own specialized kit?  Either way you are in the right place.  Today here are 10 more things you could add to your kit.  Why get ready when you can stay ready? 

          Amazon Idea List Here: https://amzn.to/2VMNeGl

          26 min
        4. SAO 6 - The Sticky Note Method

           The SAO Show 6 - The Sticky Note Method

          Is a way to prepare for an interview by creating organized notes so that you will have something to refer to just before the meeting.  These notes will have all of the necessary phrases, scenarios, and anecdotes at the tip of your tongue. 

           The Orange Sticky consists of: Company Name, Recruiter Name, Address, Building Location,  and Phone number.   Green Notes - General - Notes that contain general information and remain the same for any interview.  They contain the questions and answer stems that would be common for any type of job. Think Common Questions and Behavioral scenarios.   Blue Notes - Specific to the job.

           Resources

          https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/common-interview-questions/

          https://careersidekick.com/explaining-gaps-in-employment/




          27 min
        5. SAO 5 - The Interview Kit

           

          Interview Kit

          Have you ever used a first aid kit? Its contents have everything you need in case of a minor emergency. Usually just the smallest of items can make a big difference in a potentially painful situation.  In today’s podclass I have decided to put together a few small  items that can provide you with just what's needed in a pinch to be in the best position for a last minute interview. 


          27 min
        6. SAO 4 - Video Interview Method

           Serious Applicants Only 4 - Video Interview Method 

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          1. Get dressed - and not just from the waist up
          2. Test your equipment the day before 
          3.  Find a Skype buddy and practice  
          4. Check your background - Don't give them a whole lot of personal vibes to look at while talking to you.  Choose a room with a nice wall and bright lighting. 
          5. Let everyone in the house know you are having a video interview. If the house is on fire, let it burn for 15 minutes until this interview is over. 

            6. https://www.job-hunt.org/IT-job-search/skype-job-interview.shtml

            https://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2013/04/09/7-tips-to-nail-a-skype-interview/#7dfca6a6835a

            https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/job-interview-tips/screen-time-how-to-nail-your-next-video-interview

            23 min
          6. SAO3 - Over 25 and still dont know what you want to be when you grow up.

             Has anyone ever asked you, Hey! What do you want to be when you grow up? What did you say? Did you realize that having a really good answer to that question can be just what you need to have a strong OBJECTIVE statement on your resume,? And ultimately lead you to a great career. Find out all about how to answer that question and how to craft a WINNING objective statement.

             

            Formatting Tip: You don't actually need to type the words “ OBJECTIVE” or “SUMMARY”  Keep your content limited to 3 to 5 lines and speak directly to the message you are trying to convey.

            Need help with the content? 

            1. Take some time to evaluate what you want to BE when you grow up.  
            2. What does the pinnacle of your career look like in your minds eye? 6 months from now at entry level, 12 months from now, 5 years, 10 years, 20 years.
            3. Where to you want to be just before you retire?  When do you want to retire?  

              4. If you are at the beginning of your career you may need to do some research on how to get from point A to point Z in your career.


              3 part punch - OBJECTIVE

              1. Prove your area of expertise  - 10 years of Customer service experience” “Customer Service Professional with 5 years of direct customer contact in retail environments”
              2. Mention what is required in the Job Posting while referring to what makes you uniquely qualified for this position? Recent training in XYZ, Personal enthusiasm for the fine arts, with formal education in financial services.
              3. The exact name of the position you seek to obtain.  Seeking to combine recent training with career experience to secure a position as a Basket Weaving Associate.



                4. Find full show notes and all of the examples at the link below:

                https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RzOayLhB1RAQOaMhia5NTIoia32DLcVVEYELseU3Gbo/edit?usp=sharing

                41 min

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              This isn't a podcast, it is a Pod CLASS. Hi, I'm your Career Coach Tonya Braden and I help connect people with their purpose. Join me as I give you very specific tools you can use to connect with and move forward in the next step of your career journey. These episodes are short so you can listen multiple times and take notes. Connect with me on https://www.linkedin.com/ so we can be a part of each others network. Looking forward to hearing about your SUCCESS.