You're more in control of your career direction than you think, if you can master the mindset. Today can be your window of opportunity and play a huge role in your career future.
Not denying that Covid-Brain is Real, those candidates that SHOW UP, and represent themselves in a professional manner and
build relationships will stand out and get the referrals that land new positions. They are the long term, committed to excellence employees that hiring managers seek out. They usually present themselves by being referred by someone in their network.
Great candidates show that they are exceptional from the get-go.
Today, I was stood-up by a career-seeker that needed help with her career search. She provided her resume prior to our meeting and was new to LinkedIn. The resume format did not present value statements, and had typos.
The worst part was that she did not show up.
How do you help someone that DOES NOT SHOW UP?
Recruiters and hiring managers see these behaviors a mile away. Careers get stopped early on by the candidates themselves---they are their own saboteurs.
How to Create a Perfect Resume...
I've never met someone who loved writing their own resume---it's too painful to have to think about our own value or come up with what you've accomplished.
There is no perfect resume or profile, but to get it close, you need to present, and be ready to make statements about your accomplishments and how they contributed to your company.
So, when are you going think about it---during your interviews?
Keep track of your accomplishments and include them in your resume and profile.
WRITE DOWN YOUR VALUE PROPOSITION STATEMENTS
The values you offer set you apart from the competition.
Use this worksheet and get to know yourself, keep track of your accomplishments, and practice presenting your value.
This client was referred to a company that just finished filling all their positions. But with a strong referral, resume, profile and a solid interview, they had to have her in the company!
"Penny helped turn my resume into something that really expressed my experience. Comments on my prior resume were that it showed I bounced around a lot and did not have a focus.
Now, I'm hearing that I have a wealth of knowledge in many different areas of expertise, which resulted in me being a top candidate in multiple job opportunities. I also did a lot better in my interviews and found my new position." Tracy Y., Scientist
