Mastering Job Applications and Interviews for Career Success – Q&A Part 2/2 (Ep 189)

05/06/2023 48 min Episodio 189
Mastering Job Applications and Interviews for Career Success – Q&A Part 2/2 (Ep 189)

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Unlock the secrets to acing job applications and interviews in this episode of "The Job Hunting Podcast." Get expert tips on navigating the dos and don'ts of resume writing, tackling ambiguity in job offers, reentering the workforce after a break, finding part-time senior positions, overcoming ageism barriers, and leveraging the power of LinkedIn. Prepare for your career success with insightful advice to listeners' questions. Don't miss this engaging and informative chat that brings you one step closer to achieving your career goals. Read the full Blog on the WebsiteHoliday Job Search Sprint -Six Weeks Group Program31 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 courses Timestamps to guide your listening:04:40 - Question 7: "What is ATS again?" 14:42 - Question 8: "If a recruiter tries to sell you a position for a small to medium size company, where there is no PD and the responsibilities are vague, and describes it as having a lot of potential, can you trust the job and the company?" 19:29 - Question 9: "I am re-entering the workforce after taking an 8-year break to have/raise my kids.  After 8 years, and want to venture into a new space, how do I brand myself/present myself and create a resume/linked-in profile?" 23:40 - Question 10: "Do you have any advice on looking for corporate, senior, but part-time jobs? I'm returning to work after parental leave and finding it difficult to find sufficiently challenging/interesting part-time work." 27:31 - Question 11: "I am working through changing careers at 58, I have had some success but finding it hard to get interviews."  31:38 - Question 12: "Wondering if I should remove some dates from my CV and if is there anything I should say in a cover letter that may change thoughts around ageism regarding my ability to do the job."35:08 - Question 13: "No one has EVER contacted me on LinkedIn! Do you have to have Premium?" 40:16 - Question 14: "My company is in trouble, and people are saying there is going to be a restructuring soon, and that could mean I could lose my job. What can I do now to prepare for the job market?" Links mentioned in this episode:Episode 187 - Ask Me Anything: Your Burning Job Hunting Questions Answered - Q&A Part 1/2Episode 129 - What is ATS tracking and how it works: Learn how to make it to the candidate shortlist - with Michael Yinger.Episode 101 - What an executive resume should look like.