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.
Highlights
0:59 ποΈ A client took a gap year and struggled to find a full-time job upon returning.
2:25 π Resume review revealed flowery language and lack of clear career story.
4:10 π₯οΈ LinkedIn profile was optimized to attract attention and improve visibility.
5:50 π€ Networking and engagement strategies helped the client stand out.
7:10 πΌ Client landed a role that required more experience and received a higher salary.
9:18 π After a few months, the client was headhunted for a closer-to-desired role.
10:40 π Success story demonstrates the importance of career clarity and value articulation.
Key Insights
ποΈ Taking a gap year can impact job search, but with the right strategies, one can still land a desired position.
π A well-written resume, free from flowery language, is crucial for the corporate world.
π₯οΈ Optimizing a LinkedIn profile, especially the banner, can significantly improve visibility to recruiters.
π€ Networking and engagement strategies on LinkedIn can lead to multiple interview calls and career opportunities.
πΌ Positioning one’s value in a resume and LinkedIn profile can help bypass entry-level positions and secure higher-level roles.
π Continuous application of job search strategies can lead to even better career opportunities in the future.
π Having career clarity and a clear value proposition are essential foundations for a successful job search.
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