Ep78: Getting hired with ZERO full-time experience.
In this episode, Mei Phing shares a client who took a gap year and struggled to find a full-time job but with career clarity, resume and LinkedIn profile improvements, and networking strategies, he eventually landed a senior position with a higher salary.
Key Highlights
🗒️ Taking a gap year can impact job search, but with the right strategies, one can still land a desired position.
📄 A well-written resume, free from flowery language, is crucial for the corporate world.
🖥️ Optimizing a LinkedIn profile, especially the banner, can significantly improve visibility to recruiters.
🤝 Networking and engagement strategies on LinkedIn can lead to multiple interview calls and career opportunities.
💼 Positioning one’s value in a resume and LinkedIn profile can help bypass entry-level positions and secure higher-level roles.
🔄 Continuous application of job search strategies can lead to even better career opportunities in the future.
👍 Having career clarity and a clear value proposition are essential foundations for a successful job search.
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