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This is How You Get Your Application On Top of all Others
In this episode of The Daily Hint with Jens Heitland, we dive into a game-changing strategy to help your job application rise above the rest—the “party invite tactic.” This innovative approach moves away from the traditional method of sending out resumes and hoping for the best. Instead, it focuses on building relationships and engaging decision-makers in a unique, meaningful way.
What’s the secret? It’s all about organizing a “party.” This doesn’t necessarily mean a physical event; it can be a digital invite or interaction that provides value to the people who can influence your hiring process. The beauty of the party invite tactic is that you’re not directly asking for a job or trying to sell anything. Instead, you’re creating a setting where a conversation can naturally unfold, making the decision-makers more inclined to view your application favorably.
By understanding who holds the decision-making power in the hiring process and crafting an invitation that piques their interest, you open the door to genuine engagement. This tactic shifts the focus from you simply being an applicant to someone they want to know and work with.
If you’re tired of blending in with the crowd and want to stand out in your job search, this episode offers practical steps to elevate your approach. Start leveraging the party invite tactic today, and you’ll soon see your application at the top of the list.
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to Party Invite Tactics
00:12 Understanding Decision Makers
00:25 Creating the Party Invite
00:35 The Power of the Party Invite
00:49 Starting Conversations
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In this episode of The Daily Hint with Jens Heitland, we dive into a game-changing strategy to help your job application rise above the rest—the “party invite tactic.” This innovative approach moves away from the traditional method of sending out resumes and hoping for the best. Instead, it focuses on building relationships and engaging decision-makers in a unique, meaningful way.
What’s the secret? It’s all about organizing a “party.” This doesn’t necessarily mean a physical event; it can be a digital invite or interaction that provides value to the people who can influence your hiring process. The beauty of the party invite tactic is that you’re not directly asking for a job or trying to sell anything. Instead, you’re creating a setting where a conversation can naturally unfold, making the decision-makers more inclined to view your application favorably.
By understanding who holds the decision-making power in the hiring process and crafting an invitation that piques their interest, you open the door to genuine engagement. This tactic shifts the focus from you simply being an applicant to someone they want to know and work with.
If you’re tired of blending in with the crowd and want to stand out in your job search, this episode offers practical steps to elevate your approach. Start leveraging the party invite tactic today, and you’ll soon see your application at the top of the list.
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to Party Invite Tactics
00:12 Understanding Decision Makers
00:25 Creating the Party Invite
00:35 The Power of the Party Invite
00:49 Starting Conversations
Links:
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Equipment and Software that I use for my Videos and Podcasts!
Jens Equipment and Software overview: https://www.jensheitland.com/equipment
===========================
Books that I read and recommend.
My Book Recommendations: https://www.jensheitland.com/books
===========================
Here are the ways to work with me:
Speaking: https://www.jensheitland.com/speaking
Leadership Skills Assessment: https://www.wearesucceed.com/
===========================
Connect with me!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jensheitland/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JensHeitlandofficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jensheitland/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jensheitland
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jensheitland
Newsletter: https://www.jensheitland.com/newsletter
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Subscribe and Listen to The Jens Heitland Show Podcast HERE:
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjuSGi1feauCNSER3IKuGWg
Web: https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jens-heitland-show-human-innovation/id1545043872?uo=4
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL
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Subscribe and Listen to The Daily Hint with Jens Heitland Podcast HERE:
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2tLdutVh6b6nCBgWQ817eQ
Web: https://www.jensheitland.com/the-daily-hint
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-hint-with-jens-heitland/id1722930497
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4T02uYPvcOrajPC6FgH64r?si=8aab1e7683204160&nd=1&dlsi=0f69c72af017454a
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