Listen "I’m a Career Coach and These Are the 7 Things That Make Me Cringe (Ep 172)"
Episode Synopsis
Join me as I discuss the common mistakes that can harm your professional image. From unprofessional email addresses to strange LinkedIn connection requests, this podcast episode will help you avoid these cringe-worthy blunders. Read the full Blog on the Website31 Days of Action for Job SeekersFind Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career GrowJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and coursesTimestamps to guide your listening:05:50 - #1 Terrible email addresses11:33 - #2 Terrible photo profile on LinkedIn16:12 - #3 When people send LinkedIn connection requests without a message18:27 - #4 When people send LinkedIn connection requests with a weird message21:15 - #5 An experienced, senior professional with an "Open to work" banner on Linkedin25:46 - #6 Weird backgrounds on Zoom 29:37 - #7 Terrible advice, written by people and organizations who should not better.Links mentioned in this episode:Download the free Optimized Job Search ScheduleGo Daddy - get a customized URLControversial Instagram post from Harvard Business Review: How to Respond to "Tell me about a time you failed."How to answer "Tell Me About a Time You Failed" in a Job InterviewDebbie Millman interview: "Confidence is overrated."About the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram
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