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3 years

How to answer “Why should we hire YOU?” In interview? In 2 simple steps! What not to say: - hardworking - team player - it’s your dream to work there Do this 👇🏾

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10 things you need to AVOID saying at all costs in job interviews: P.S use number 10 as a hack in all of your interviews. // 🧵a thread🧵//

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How to answer “Why should we hire YOU?” In interview? In 2 simple steps! What not to say: - hardworking - team player - it’s your dream to work there Do this 👇🏾

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I bought a house this year. No bank of mum & dad. Just savings from my 9-5. A well paying 9-5 will get you there sooner than you think.

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I turn 27 in one week. 26 was my first year to make 6 figures. Here are my random thoughts & pieces of advice on crafting a career you love within your 9-5. What most people won’t tell you:

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1. Talking negatively about your previous company. You liked your manager. You liked your company. You liked the office. You liked the role. Why are you leaving? Progression. Simple.

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1. Speak about the role & the challenges the business faces. For example: “From my understanding of this role it will involve [X]. The main challenges of this org are [1-2 challenges]”.

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At the end of an interview when they say “do you have any questions for me?”. And you say ‘no’, you’ve just failed. Most interviewers say they remember the questions you ask more than the answers you give. These are the BEST questions you can ask 👇🏾

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No one is coming to save you in your career. People don’t just slip and fall into high paying careers that they love. If you don’t make a plan for where your career is going to go, life will make those decisions for you. And you might not be happy with the results.

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“I’m from a non-traditional background/I’m guessing my background is slightly different from your usual set of candidates. What about my CV made you confident I would be a good fit?” 🔥 Get them to reinforce your fit for the role.

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2. Speak about your past achievements that have results those specific challenges. “At my previous company I [evidence of you solving challenges with metric]... I learnt a lot of [specific skillset] I am confident I can do the same within [org name]”

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2 years

Best of luck to everyone with interviews, waiting to hear back from a job, or applying this week. You got this 🤍

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This thread is gold. You have less than 24 hours until a job interview. Let’s stretch it to an HOUR until your interview. This thread is your cheat sheet to get you sounding like you’ve prepared for months 👇🏾

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BONUS POINT: This applies to other questions too: Ask them a question back. Interviews are a 2 way conversation. In this example you might ask: “Would you agree on the challenges I mentioned?” Or “Does this align with what would make a good fit?”

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10. “I know I don’t have much experience but...” No - you’ve been called for interview. You do have enough experience. Don’t qualify yourself out or introduce any doubt. If you doubt yourself, so will others. Instead say this 👇🏾

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1. Speak about the role & the challenges the business faces. For example: “From my understanding of this role it will involve [X]. The main challenges of this org are [1-2 challenges]”.

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2. “I’m amazing at what I do” Don’t tell them, paint the picture: - Stories - Examples - Experiences - Results - Accolades

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6. “I don’t know how to do that” “I have no idea” Stop and think, use what you do have. “I haven’t done that exactly as you described however in my current role I...” and expand on something similar.

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3. “My weakness is I’m a perfectionist” If you are not one - don’t say this. Even if I was one, I don’t think I would say it (overused). Instead - tell the truth (not a weakness material to the role) and follow up with how you have adapted your working style to compensate

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2 years

If you currently have 0 experience, have just graduated or 0 experience because you are starting from scratch. This thread is for you. Anyone can do this. How to land an a job with 0 experience. Let’s go 👇🏾

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2. Speak about your past achievements that have results those specific challenges. “At my previous company I [evidence of you solving challenges with metric]... I learnt a lot of [specific skillset] I am confident I can do the same within [org name]”

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4. “I’m ready to start on Monday”. Signals that you don’t have any value in your current company. Also gives you no wiggle room for a start date. They expect you to have a notice period, don’t let the excitement consume you.

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5. Telling them your current salary. Sharing your salary at this stage completely caps your earning potential. Avoid. Side note: your current salary is reflective of your old role not the new one, so shouldn’t be mentioned at any stage if possible.

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7. Don’t ask anything you can find out easily online. You need to use the research you’ve done to ask strategic questions. “From my research I know X - tell me more about X in your own words”

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1 year

This is the only CV/Resume thread you’ll ever need. If you’ve got the words hardworking, goal-oriented or team player on your CV. Remove them now. Let’s get into it👇🏾

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BONUS POINT: This applies to other questions too: Ask them a question back. Interviews are a 2 way conversation. In this example you might ask: “Would you agree on the challenges I mentioned?” Or “Does this align with what would make a good fit?”

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9. “I’m really nervous”. Whenever you feel the urge to say this switch it with. “I’m really excited about this opportunity”. Nerves are completely natural - check this thread for more advice on that.

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3 years

Do you freeze up in interviews? Trip over your words? Forget your answers? Can be crippling and ultimately cost you the job. Not any more. How to combat nerves before an interview 👇🏾 // thread //

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Do you freeze up in interviews? Trip over your words? Forget your answers? Can be crippling and ultimately cost you the job. Not any more. How to combat nerves before an interview 👇🏾 // thread //

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3 years

If this thread has helped you. Go back & RT the first tweet so others can find it. My job search strategy can be found in full here:

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1. Having a 9-5 and switching jobs every 2-3 years can make you more money than a lot of entrepreneurs. Spend time upskilling and go for a high paying industry. Negotiate each time you move and this *will* change your life.

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Applying for a job this week? Once you hit send. Head to LinkedIn and search your role name, company name + recruiter. Find the appropriate recruiter. Send them this message 👇🏾

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2 years

5 stage interview processes are a joke.

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8. “[X] person recommended me in” I love a referral and I harp on about them consistently. They’re good for getting your foot in the door. Thereafter you need to use your own merit to prove you’re worth it. Plus the hiring manager will know you’re a referral already.

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2) Your manager will make or break your experience. Having a manager that will mentor, coach, give you enough responsibility, allow you to make mistakes is invaluable. Don’t focus on a company name, focus on the person you’re working under.

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3 years

13 Salary Negotiation Basics 👇🏾 //quick thread//

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Men are 4x as likely to ask for higher pay than women with the same qualifications. Negotiating salary is no longer a ‘maybe’. You HAVE to make negotiating your salary a priority in EVERY single job move. Here a the ground rules👇🏾

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If you found this useful: • follow @jobswithshay for daily career content. • RT the first tweet for others & bookmark for your next interview! • hit this link to get organised in your job search!

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1 year

How to answer “Why should we hire YOU?” In interview? In 2 simple steps! What not to say: - hardworking - team player - it’s your dream to work there Do this 👇🏾

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3 years

Don’t forget December is still a great time to get a new job offer. Companies are still posting roles so you should still be applying. Set yourself up for a great 2022.

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At the end of an interview when you are asked “do you have any questions for me?”. Saying ‘no’, is the biggest mistake you can make. Yet it’s the answer candidates give the most. Here are the BEST questions to ask at the end of your interviews. 🧵

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3 years

If I had a job interview in less than 24 HOURS, how would I prepare? *bookmark this incase you are ever in this position* Let’s go 👇🏾

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The CV/Resume thread you didn’t know you needed. If you’ve got the words hardworking, goal-oriented or team player on your CV. Remove them now. Not getting responses to your job applications? Start here 👇🏾

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The job search market sucks right now. So, to whoever is interviewing right now, trust me on this: It only takes one yes. If you knew you’d have to hear 99 no’s in order to get your one ‘yes’. You’d be smiling your way through those rejections. Keep going ❤️

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10 things you should NEVER say in an interview. avoid these at all costs and use number 10 as the best hack for lack of experience. let’s go 👇🏾

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3 years

here are 10 powerful things you NEED to say during your next job interview. (no matter which questions come up) a thread 👇🏾

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2 years

The quickest but most impactful change you can make to your CV to start seeing results *today*? Quantifying your achievements. Here’s a step-by-step guide (with examples) Let’s do it together, it’ll take 10 minutes. A thread 👇🏾

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3 years

Are you looking for a new job in 2022? You’re going to need to refresh your CV. Here’s how. 🧵👇🏾

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3) doing a good job ≠ promotion. That is the bare minimum. You are hired to do a role, if you do it well, that doesn’t make you entitled to a promotion. Showing that you can work at the level of your promotion will. Track your wins & make it an easy choice.

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I fully endorse moving companies every 2-3 years. However I will say this. When you are at these companies focus on impact. You don’t want to be 10 years into your career having jumped ship so much you’ve failed to pick up crucial skills.

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1 year

This thread is worth thousands. Because it will land you a new job if you put it into practice. The job search should not be as hard as you’re finding it. Most candidates get it wrong repeatedly and end up burnt out or losing hope. Not you, anymore. Let’s go 👇🏾

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I’m sure only a handful of you know that alongside my 9-5, I have two businesses. I co-own the UK’s largest black British Pub Quiz. This year we released the UK’s first ever Black British Pub Quiz book with Harper Collins. Over 2,500 questions on Black British culture!

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Sundays = perfect time for a job search reset. If you’re currently job searching and you have been for a while This thread is going to help you get back on your feet. Here are 6 ways to get yourself out of that rut and land a job offer quickly👇🏾

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I’m glad we’re normalising job hopping. I’m not talking back to back 6 month stints. I’m talking 2-3 years where you’re learning & earning. Then jumping to a new company with a clear direction in mind. Quickest way to fast-rack your earnings.

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Written properly, a good cover letter can land you a job. A bad cover letter will ensure you don’t get an interview. Here’s how to write an interview landing cover letter in 4 steps. (with 0 experience). P.S there is no such thing as having zero experience. Let’s go 👇🏾

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Getting a well paid job is difficult. Getting a well paid job when you’re transitioning from a different industry and role is extremely difficult. How to move across without starting from scratch and taking a pay cut? here are 13 quick tips 👇🏾

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I’ve been promoted internally twice in the last 2.5 years. I’d put it down to 3 key skills: Innovation, Execution & Self-Promotion. Most are good at one or two, rarely all 3. Study these to accelerate your career & salary. Here’s how 👇🏾

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4) No one else is responsible for your progress but you. Your career trajectory is your responsibility. If you’re lucky you’ll have people around you that care about you. But that’s where it stops. The speed and the direction of your career is down to you.

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Another one 🫡 If you currently have 0 experience, have just graduated or 0 experience because you are starting from scratch. This thread is for you. Anyone can do this. How to land an a job with 0 experience. Let’s go 👇🏾

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You do not need to know how to code to work in tech 🗣 Want to land a job in tech but you are completely non-technical? Here are the roles you should be targeting 👇🏾

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The perfect LinkedIn bio is key to attracting recruiters. It needs to be: Informal Use key industry terms and not buzzwords. Written in 1st person. Focused on problems you solve. Steal this bio template for your LinkedIn ‘about’ section if you’re stuck 👇🏾

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A friend got a 6 figure offer a few weeks back. (UK based) 2 years experience post graduation. Moving into a role that she doesn’t necessarily have specific experience in. She is super competent & an amazing person so unsurprising to me. Opportunities are out there.

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How to Write a Great Cover Letter! We’re not starting with: “I decided to apply for [role] at [company] because it really aligns with my passions” Let’s get straight into it 👇🏾

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5) Take responsibility and give others praise. This is the true sign of leadership. Be the first to give credit. Allow others to shine for the work they do.

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7) if you want to climb as an employee, act like an owner. Don’t just do things to get them done, do things in the most impactful way you can. For the betterment of those around you. Read invaluable by Maya Grossman.

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Hi X, Hope you’re well! I saw you’re looking for someone to join the team as a [role name]. I have X years experience helping companies XYZ. I’ve already applied directly but I wanted to flag my interest to you here. Do you have some time this week to discuss more? Thanks

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Here are my little known secrets to offer-landing interviews. They will help your interviews go from interrogations to conversations. 1. break the mould. ‘I’m good, thanks you?’ is boring. This is their 5th interview of the day, bring some energy.

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Who’s got interviews coming up? This quick & easy thread is going to save you from any awkwardness & help you come across as more likeable. Here are 5 quick tips to break the ice and be more conversational in a phone/zoom interview. 👇🏾

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3 years

Want to be able to negotiate a higher salary? It starts from your CV. How? Your use of ✨action verbs ✨ 👇🏾

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Questions about the role: I’ve had a chance to look through the job description but could you explain the role in your own words? Why is this position open? What kind of additional responsibilities might be expected in this role?

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3 questions you should ask at your next job interview 👇🏾 Which part of my experience do you think makes me a fit for this role? Which element of my skill set do you think would best compliment the team? Do you need me to clarify anything about my suitability for this role?

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“You taught me how to sell myself as a consultant & not as a product of my past company’s experience”. £160K+ BONUS & EQUITY? Helping people get to the bag >>>

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As a job search expert, here are 3 things I would *never* skip when applying for a job 👇🏾 (Useful template to copy & paste at #2 )

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Googling “cover letter” and copy & pasting the same results as everyone else is a complete waste of time. And will not land you a job. Here’s a 4-step guide to writing the best cover letter of your career. (Can be used with no experience too)

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2 years

Question for your next job interview: If we were to fast forward 6 months from now, what are 3 things you need to see from me, in order for you to say “we made the right choice hiring [your name]?”

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3 years

Forget ‘telling’ in your job interviews, start ‘showing’. Telling: I’m a hardworking and dedicated job search strategist. = she thinks she’s good. Showing: I’ve helped 100+ jobseekers into careers they love in the last 6 months. = she must be good.

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3 years

This is for women especially. You don’t need to fit 100% of the job criteria to apply. Focus on the performance objectives. Can you do those? Hit apply.

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6) Entrepreneurship is difficult. A lot of entrepreneurs are burnt out. A lot of entrepreneurs fail. And here’s a big one = a lot of entrepreneurs are lonely. Having a 9-5 with all of the below things and solid pay = gold in this generation.

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The type of work and environment you should be targeting: Supportive High trust environment Meaningful work Work connected to your values Work you are naturally skilled at Work that you care about Work-life balance Work where you are challenged daily Anything I’ve missed?

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9) there are two job markets. One where you’re chasing companies, the other where companies are chasing you. Do the work. Get the experience. Get some clarity. Become an expert. And never leave that second job market.

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I used to be that person that was grateful to just be employed. But gratitude doesn’t pay bills. Being an employee is an exchange and we’re not leaving money on the table anymore. 6 Mindset Shifts To Get Paid What You’re Worth: // thread // 👇🏾

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👋🏾 Shay here - I’ll help you land your next job. Take £10 off my most popular ebook to do so 👇🏾

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8) Do the work. Half of the progress, lessons & advancement you’re looking for Is in the work you’re avoiding. You will stand out from the majority of people if you simply do all of the things you say you will.

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8 Impressive interview Questions: For confident candidates only. Let’s go 👇🏾

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2 years

I have a feeling 27 is going to be the best year yet. Happy birthday to me 🧡

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1 year

Stop going to people that are miles ahead of you for advice. They’re going to give you generic “work really hard and focus” style tips. It’s the person 1-2 steps ahead of where you want to be who is going to change the game for you. You need a roadmap, not platitudes.

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Landing a job after 4 years of no interviews? Fantastic Christmas gift if you ask me. I hope everyone is having a lovely festive season 🤍

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One of the best interview questions you can ask: “If we were to fast-forward to one year from now, what 3 things would you need to see from me - in order for you to feel like you made a star hire?”

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The problem with your job search is that you say: ❌Here’s my background. ❌ Here’s what I want. ❌ This is what I’ve done. Transform that to: ✅ This is what I can do for you. ✅ Here is how I can solve your problems. ✅ This is how I can transform your organisation.

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Are you still saying ‘I have no questions for you’ at the end of your interviews? You’re missing a massive opportunity to close the deal. This one came from a friend of mine and I couldn’t be happier for them 🤍

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The type of work and environment you should be targeting: Supportive High trust environment Meaningful work Work connected to your values Work you are naturally skilled at Work that you care about Work-life balance Work where you are challenged daily Anything I’ve missed?

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The quickest but most impactful change you can make to your CV to start seeing results *today*? Quantifying your achievements. Here’s a step-by-step guide (with examples) Let’s do it together, it’ll take 10 minutes. A thread 👇🏾

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Here are my little known secrets to offer-landing interviews. They will help your interviews go from interrogations to conversations. 1. break the mould. ‘I’m good, thanks you?’ is boring. This is their 5th interview of the day, bring some energy.

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Who’s got a phone interview coming up? Here are: 5 Quick Tips to Smash Your Next Phone Interview. (Plus no.4 = an amazing question to use that candidates rarely ask) Let’s go 👇🏾

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What would your ideal candidate accomplish within the first 90 days? If we were to fast forward 6 months from now, what would you like to see in order for you to conclude I was the right choice? How is success measured in this role?

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Bank holiday fun over & you realise you hate your job? Find a role on LinkedIn. Tailor your CV for it. Head to LinkedIn and search your “role name” + “company name” + “recruiter”. Find the appropriate recruiter. Send them this message 👇🏾

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3 years

Things a job rejection is not: • a reflection of your worth. • an indicator of future success. • a reason to change career path. • a reason to give up.

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10) Don’t focus on what looks good from the outside. Find a role that you are naturally skilled at, in an industry you (are even mildly) interested in. Enjoying your work starts from a place where there is as little friction as possible.

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1 year

The UK’s first Black British Quiz book. Published by Harper Collins. Written by two Black Women 🫶🏾 Waiting list for July’s quiz is below. 👇🏾

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I’m sure only a handful of you know that alongside my 9-5, I have two businesses. I co-own the UK’s largest black British Pub Quiz. This year we released the UK’s first ever Black British Pub Quiz book with Harper Collins. Over 2,500 questions on Black British culture!

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1 year

Interviews = Business meetings. See them like this and you’ll never lack confidence. You wouldn’t go to a business meeting without knowing: - who you are meeting with - what problem they want to solve - what you bring to the table - knowing what your offer is

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Shay

@jobswithshay

3 years

If you didn’t get the job, that’s all it means, you didn’t get the job. It’s not a reflection of your worth, intelligence, talent or skills. Be kinder to yourself and keep your head up.

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Shay

@jobswithshay

3 years

2 Step Formula to answer: Where do you see yourself in 5 YEARS in an interview. Too many people trip up on this question. ❗️Don’t fall into the trap ❗️ Let’s go 👇🏾

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