How to Get a Job - videos inspired by #AndyTalks

[LibertyForMe]

I was inspired by Andy Black and his #AndyTalks thread. I wanted to provide some value to you guys with something that I am good at, getting a job.

I do some volunteer work, and help people find jobs - and through my own personal experience I developed my own strategy to go about the whole job finding process. I kind of sucks that I can't give a sweet vlog about how to build an awesome business yet, but I figured this advice might help someone get a great job that will help them on their fastlane journey. If you have to get a job to pay the bills, you might as well get a job that pays good and offers flexibility instead of something crappy, and these videos are going to try to help you get that.

Here is part one - me talking about resumes, common mistakes, and things you should be doing:

Let me know what you think.

 

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[Andy Black]

I was inspired by Andy Black and his #AndyTalks thread. I wanted to provide some value to you guys with something that I am good at, getting a job.

I do some volunteer work, and help people find jobs - and through my own personal experience I developed my own strategy to go about the whole job finding process. I kind of sucks that I can't give a sweet vlog about how to build an awesome business yet, but I figured this advice might help someone get a great job that will help them on their fastlane journey. If you have to get a job to pay the bills, you might as well get a job that pays good and offers flexibility instead of something crappy, and these videos are going to try to help you get that.

Here is part one - me talking about resumes, common mistakes, and things you should be doing:

Let me know what you think.

Oh wow. I inspired someone to do something. Cooool.

I'll check out the vid soon.

 

[LibertyForMe]

Here is Part 2: How to get an Interview. Why wait in a big line of applications like everyone else? Use these tips to cut the line, talk with the decision maker, and schedule your own interview.

In this video I filmed in landscape mode instead of vertical, but it was a little darker so the lighting isn't as good.

Hopefully this helps someone, let me know what you think or if you have questions.

 

[Era]

Great videos! I'm sure a lot of people will benefit from your advice. I have a lot of friends that are in that process right now. What if they call to ask some questions and get transferred to the hiring manager and they get their voicemail? Should they leave a voicemail or keep trying until they pick up?

 

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[LibertyForMe]

Great videos! I'm sure a lot of people will benefit from your advice. I have a lot of friends that are in that process right now. What if they call to ask some questions and get transferred to the hiring manager and they get their voicemail? Should they leave a voicemail or keep trying until they pick up?

I don't like leaving a voicemail the first time I call, so I would probably hang up and then try back in 2 hours or so. If I didn't get in touch with them then, I'd leave a VM. I'd say similar type things in the VM, and tell them I was interested in the position and I believe that my skills might be a perfect match, but that I had a couple questions - then leave my contact details.

Then I'd probably call them back the next day also for good measure.

 

[LibertyForMe]

Here is part 3, how to nail the interview and land the job.

Let me know if you have questions.

 

[Andy Black]

Bump. Some recent posts/threads about getting jobs.

 

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[devine]

Good.
Appliable not only to a subject of getting a job.

 

[Guest24480]

I'm bumping this thread because I want to come back to it later and watch the videos and it may help others. Currently looking for a business analyst position as I graduate in a few months. Any tips on finding a business analyst position OP?

 

[LibertyForMe]

I'm bumping this thread because I want to come back to it later and watch the videos and it may help others. Currently looking for a business analyst position as I graduate in a few months. Any tips on finding a business analyst position OP?

Just look on Indeed using the app every day. Sort the results so the newest items appear at the top. Follow the tips in the video about making your resume mirror what they are asking for in the job descriptions.

 

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[Guest24480]

Just look on Indeed using the app every day. Sort the results so the newest items appear at the top. Follow the tips in the video about making your resume mirror what they are asking for in the job descriptions.

Thanks, I'll try that

 

[LibertyForMe]

Also, just so yall know, this works. I got a new job because I wanted to make some more money and do something new and I didn't fill out a single application. Took me like a month of casually looking.

Then I turned the job down, and I sold them so well that they met every single one of my 5 objections I had to taking the job, most of them related to better benefits and pay.

The videos might not be the most polished, but I followed my own advice and it worked great.

 

[Limitless4Life]

Awesome just got done watching. I'm graduating soon, so I'll definitely use these tips to get my career started! Hopefully I won't need a job for too long though

 

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