The 2-Minute Career Coach

The 2-Minute Career Coach

By Jeff MagnusonBusinessCareers
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The 2-Minute Career Coach episodes

  • Create Your Own Internship

    Internships can be a win-win for you and a company. You don't need to wait for an internship position to be posted. Find companies that interest you and reach out to the department heads.


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    2 min
  • Self-Assessing Your Interview

    How many times have you had what you thought was a great interview only to be turned down or not advance?

    My guess is that you also wondered "What did I do wrong?" Sometimes you did nothing wrong. This episode explains.


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    2 min
  • How to Answer: "What Are Your Strengths?"

    This is a very common question that you can easily prepare for ahead of time. You want to be selective and strategic when forming a thorough answer based on the role you are interviewing for.


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    2 min
  • 2 Essentials to Help You in Any Interview

    As a job seeker, there are only a certain number of things in your control before interviewing.


    1. Researching the Company

    2. Practicing Answers to Common Questions


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    2 min
  • 25: What to Look Out For with Annual Reviews | Turning Seasonal/Temp Jobs into Full-Time

    This episode will cover:

    • Seasonal and/or temporary jobs and how to potentially convert them into full-time roles or, at the very least, use them as leverage for your next role.
    • Is "References Available Upon Request" needed on resumes any longer?
    • Why you should still send emails even if the job description states "No emails."
    • Annual Reviews and what to look out for.


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      Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

      16 min
    • 24: Ghosting and How to Deal With It | Companies Need to Step Up When Hiring

      This episode goes into the following topics:

      • Ghosting by Companies: How it's Turning Off Candidates and How to Combat It as a Jobseeker
      • How and Why Companies Need to Hire Better
      • What To Do When an Interviewer Doesn't Believe Your Resume is Accurate


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        Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

        16 min
      • 23: Keynote Address to the UConn Finance Society

        This address was given in October of 2021 and covered the following topics:

        • Choosing the right path...for now.
        • What experience to list on a resume for college students.
        • Improve your visibility on LinkedIn.
        • What networking is and why it's not a big deal to execute.
        • Applying for roles in a more thoughtful way.
        • Interview tips.


          • If you have questions that you want me to discuss, please let me know anywhere below.

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          Website: https://www.jeffmagnusonconsulting.com/

          Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WMDVT73

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          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askjeffmagnuson/

          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmagnuson/

          Clubhouse: @askjeffmagnuson

          Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

          53 min
        • 22: Recruiters Keeping Details Private - Unfriendly Phone Screeners

          This episode will cover the following topics:

          • How do I deal with a recruiter keeping both the company and role details private? 
          • Unfriendly phone screen. Do move I on to the next round or bail out?
          • I was invite to a Zoom interview but the interviewer did not turn on his camera!
          • How do I deal with nosy co-workers who keep asking me why I'm leaving the company?
          • Interviewed with a third-party recruiter, learned way more about the role than was written, and now she wants a salary range. I want to speak with the hiring manager to understand if there is even more I need to know, but I cannot move forward until I provide this information. Help!

            • If you have questions that you want me to discuss, please let me know anywhere below!

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            Clubhouse: @askjeffmagnuson

            Music: https://www.purple-planet.com


            11 min
          • 21: Don't Ask This Question During Interviews...Ask These Instead

            This episode covers the following topics:

            • Why the 4th quarter is a great time to job search.
            • The question NEVER to ask during an interview.
            • Some good questions TO ask during an interview.
            • When to ask about remote work.
            • PSA: Use your vacation days!

              • If you have questions you want me to discuss, please let me know anywhere below.

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              Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WMDVT73

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              Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askjeffmagnuson

              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askjeffmagnuson/

              LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmagnuson/

              Clubhouse: @askjeffmagnuson

              Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

              12 min
            • 20: Ask Jeff: 6 Popular Questions Answered

              In this episode, I will breakdown answers to the following 6 questions:

              1. When do I ask about salary?
              2. Why are you looking to leave your current company?
              3. Is my resume gap a big deal?
              4. What are your weaknesses?
              5. What if my brand-new job is toxic?
              6. Why do you want to work for our company?

                7. If you have questions that you want me to discuss, please let me know anywhere below!

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                Follow me below and/or drop me a line thru my website with any questions or comments.

                Website: https://www.jeffmagnusonconsulting.com/

                Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WMDVT73

                TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@askjeff

                Wisio: https://www.wisio.com/jeffmagnuson

                Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askjeffmagnuson

                Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askjeffmagnuson/

                LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmagnuson/

                Clubhouse: @askjeffmagnuson

                Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

                14 min

              About The 2-Minute Career Coach

              From the publisher's feed

              This podcast breaks down career and job search topics into manageable, easy-to-follow episodes. These episodes will help you navigate the confusing, often-times frustrating, world of finding a new job as well as the larger topic of navigating your career path.