Job Search Landmines and Goldmines: A Recruiters Perspective
Release Date: 03/12/2024
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info_outlineWhat do recruiters really think when they see your resume?
What is the difference between a resume passed on and a resume passed on to an interview?
Today career strategist and podcast host Kelsey Waldrop sat down with Talent Acquisition Manager and Interview Coach Margaret Buj to talk about the goldmines and the landmines for people who are in the job search process. It’s an insider’s point of view on the things that successful job applicants do differently with practical advice and actions job seekers can take to accelerate and elevate the journey to their next job.
Key Topics Include:
Job Search Strategy including networking and relationship building.
How to focus your job search and identify target companies
Resume best practices including where and how much to tailor your resume for each role.
ChatGPT and Other AI tools for resume writing, company research, interview preparation, networking
Getting creative in using LinkedIn, including a peak into what recruiters see and search for when identifying candidates for roles.
How and why a career coach can help you navigate the process faster and with better outcomes.
Additional Resources:
ChatGPT Playbook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VI3rUfz8kQyPVXXlwic1qhAr4jXgfEBvdlggZWSnQd8/edit
https://growthschool.notion.site/Tools-Click-Here-80d93fa2dbc04734aee73670d1951885
https://growthschool.notion.site/250-Prompts-Click-Here-326c1aa106f44d6f9a257a85a79869b5
Contact Margaret Buj:
Websites
- Interview-Coach.co.uk (Personal)
- landthatjob.co.uk (Other)
- interview-coach.co.uk/interview-coach-online-course/ (Other)
Contact Kelsey Waldrop:
www.linkedin.com/in/kelseywaldrop