by K B , updated on October 23, 2022
by K B , updated on October 30, 2022
So, last year I founded the Straight to Shortlist Challenge, in which I take a small group step by step through the process of tapping into the hidden job market to find a job.
It’s been wonderful to help people make career u-turns they’ve never thought to be possible before.
Having helped people develop target list of contacts and employers and map out what to say to complete strangers, it’s been truly insightful to work through in real time some of the advice experts routinely provide.
Now having done that, I suspect much of the advice about best practice networking comes from people who have not put it into practice at all.
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So here’s what I’ve learned to be bollocks about networking.
And here’s what I’ve learned to be true.
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by 30DayChallenge , updated on October 23, 2022
Ok, I am super excited to announce that I’m kicking off the next Straight to Shortlist Challenge on February 5.
I love running this program.
I love running it because it gives you the power to take control of your own destiny.
As part of the S2S Challenge I take you through the process of setting up a LinkedIn profile, identifying people who can help you with your job search and people you want to work for, then reaching out to them directly to arrange meetings.
No more wasting time with applying for advertised jobs.
We’re just finishing up the current challenge and have had some inspiring and exciting results.
For example…….One of my challengees had no profile on LinkedIn.
In fact she was very nervous about using LinkedIn.
But in the space of 1 month she has reached out and connected to 270 + people, including Telstra award-winning business founders and high profile CEO’s.
She wants to change from small business to working for a social enterprise and has just teed up a coffee meeting with a CEO – who responded to her message the same day it was sent.
Another challengee wrote such a sincere message of support to a thought leader in mental health, she got invited to connect for coffee even though my challengee had not even asked for a coffee at that point.
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So what can happen if you do the challenge?
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by 30DayChallenge , updated on January 12, 2020
Ok, what are you waiting for?
2020 is a the start of whole new decade, right?
If you’ve stayed stuck in a job you hate, yet found it difficult to make your move – then here’s something that will kick start your momentum.
I’m SUPER excited to announce the first Jump Start Challenge for 2020.
It starts Jan 20.
Each day for 5 days we send you a provocative question to unpack why you might be stuck
Then we give you 5 actions to take to help you get unstuck and making your next career move.
You’ll be taking small steps you need to help you banish those back to work blues – for good!
Click here to find out more!
by K B , updated on October 23, 2022
Do people really say yes if you ask to meet with them for advice around getting your next job?
And do those meetings really turn into jobs?
The answer to both those questions is yes!
So, last night I did my very first LinkedIn Live video on networking to find “hidden jobs.”
Watch to learn:
– how many jobs are hidden – is it really 80%?
– what to say when you approach an employer for a meeting?
– who should you approach for a meeting?
– what do you say in that meeting to get people talking?
– how can you turn that meeting into a lead for a job offer?
– should you ask to meet someone immediately after they have said yes to your connection on LinkedIn?
– why do people struggle to do this alone?
And much much more.
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by K B , updated on October 30, 2022
One of the big myths I hear time and time again is you need a great resume to help you find a job.
And yes, no doubt this is true.
A great resume can really help you define your value and clearly market that value to the world.
But there are times where a great resume is simply not enough.
The truth is that recruiters don’t tend to look at you when you don’t have recent relevant experience.
So if your background is out of the box somewhat, there’s really no point in waiting for them to call after you’ve submitted your resume.
Chances are they won’t.
And while I might be shooting myself in the foot when I say this, if you’re about to come to me for the miracle pill to help you get over the line, there are times when a great resume can only ever be your starting point to finding your next job.
Here’s why I say this.
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