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Episode 279 - What Job Seekers Can Learn from Sales ProfessionalsThe modern job market has never been more paradoxical. On one hand, technological advancements have promised greater efficiency in hiring. On the other, job seekers—particularly experienced corporate professionals—are facing unprecedented challenges in positioning themselves for their next role. Throughout my latest podcast episode with Dan Fantasia, CEO of Treeline, we explored the realities of job searching today, and it’s clear that the landscape has shifted in ways that require deeper reflection and strategic action. Treeline is considered the top sales search firm in the US, which allowed me to ask Fantasia a range of questions that have been top of mind for my clients lately. In this article I summarize some of the key issues from the podcast interview. Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJob Hunting Made SimpleReset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend31 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:00:00 Introduction and Background of Dan Fantasia04:10 The Sales Profession: Characteristics and Skills07:21 Optimism and Grit in Sales Success10:01 The Recruitment Landscape: Changes and Challenges13:00 The Importance of Human Interaction in Recruitment16:18 Finding Candidates: Strategies and Approaches19:28 Job Seekers: Understanding the Application Process22:29 Building a Job Search Strategy25:16 Confidence in Selling Yourself28:11 Navigating Career Changes and Non-Linearity31:11 The Role of Experience in Job Applications34:05 Final Thoughts and Advice for Job SeekersLinks mentioned in this episode:Treeline's websiteEpisode 90 - Purpose, Burnout, Building Partnerships, and the Post-Pandemic Environment - with Peta SitcheffEpisode 40 - How to Find a Job During the Pandemic, with Global Recruitment Expert Geoff Morgan AmEpisode 36 - Australia and Me: A Conversation With Top 50 CMO Mohit BhargavaAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of
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