In this episode we discuss the mistakes, useless sentences, problem vocabulary that fill so many profiles and resumes. What are the Obstacles you create? What are the hidden messages you send? What it means when an entrepreneur is a job seeker (Hint: en entrepreneur is not a job seeker). The curse of the green “Open to Work” frame. And finally, I introduce you to some other great job seeking mentors, like: Nick Noorani, Laura Stürmer, Chengeer Lee, ACCES Employment, Gerard Keledjian, Brent Edwards, Humber New to Canada, TRIEC, University Settlement, Brian G. Bachand, Hugh Lawson, Susan Kates, Oscar Cecena and Stella Metran.

In this episode I discuss how to search online for target companies with tips on how to reach out to decision-makers who potentially can help you land the job you want.

With real and frank information, I answer your questions like: Where are the jobs? Understand the employer goal of eliminating candidates. Why won’t a recruiter find me a job? Who is responsible for your job search? Why aren’t I getting interviews? Do you need a LinkedIn profile? I have all skills, why won’t they consider me? What is your elevator beach? How do I deal with English as a second Language? 

This episode features the topic of resumes and cover letters where Peter Hawkins describes some tricks to beat the automatic culling programs and how to address survival jobs and employment gaps. He also discusses tailoring your resume for the job and when to have your resume ready. (The answer is: always!)

In today’s episode, I discuss your responsibility to present yourself in a professional way. This is particularly important in the virtual network where a potential employer can only judge you by your LinkedIn profile, your social media posts and your emails.

We hear a lot about skills mismatch, but I really believe this mismatch is an issue of communication. The most important thing is to understand how to present your skills in a way that a potential employer can understand. Decision-makers are in the same situation you are, so I also give more tips on cyber networking. If you are a professional, they want to hear from you!

Episode 2 continues with essential tips for completing your LinkedIn profile. Peter Hawkins discusses the importance of the “About” section, how to write a good description of yourself, and how to present your employment history and education in a way that will catch the attention of a potential employer.

In the first episode Peter discusses LinkedIn Basics and explains how candidates can present themselves in a professional way. This podcast gives instructions on how to professionalize your LinkedIn profile using the basics of a background image, professional portrait, headline/tagline, and contact information. LinkedIn is your professional image. Make it work for you.