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Get the Right Job!
by Jeff Magnuson
This podcast is designed to help current or future job seekers navigate the confusing, sometimes frustrating, world of finding a new job. We will cover a whole range of topics including:- How the job market has changed. - How to write an effective résumé and cover letter. - How to optimize your LinkedIn profile and use it to your advantage. - How to effectively apply for positions. - How to be seen by the right people.- Answers to common interview questions, and much more.This podcast breaks down the job search process into manageable, easy-to-follow steps. Let's get started.
Episodes
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Create Your Own Internship
Internships can be a win-win for you and a company. You don't need to wait for an internship position to be posted. Find companies that interest you and reach out to the department heads. Questions: https://jeffmagnusonconsulting.com/contact https://pensight.com/x/jeffmagnuson
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Self-Assessing Your Interview
How many times have you had what you thought was a great interview only to be turned down or not advance? My guess is that you also wondered "What did I do wrong?" Sometimes you did nothing wrong. This episode explains. Questions: https://jeffmagnusonconsulting.com/contact...
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How to Answer: "What Are Your Strengths?"
This is a very common question that you can easily prepare for ahead of time. You want to be selective and strategic when forming a thorough answer based on the role you are interviewing for. Questions: https://jeffmagnusonconsulting.com/contact https://pensight.com/x/jeffmagnuson
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2 Essentials to Help You in Any Interview
As a job seeker, there are only a certain number of things in your control before interviewing. 1. Researching the Company 2. Practicing Answers to Common Questions Questions? : https://jeffmagnusonconsulting.com/contact
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25: What to Look Out For with Annual Reviews | Turning Seasonal/Temp Jobs into Full-Time
This episode will cover: Seasonal and/or temporary jobs and how to potentially convert them into full-time roles or, at the very least, use them as leverage for your next role. Is "References Available Upon Request" needed on resumes any longer? Why you should still send emails even if the job...
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24: Ghosting and How to Deal With It | Companies Need to Step Up When Hiring
This episode goes into the following topics: Ghosting by Companies: How it's Turning Off Candidates and How to Combat It as a Jobseeker How and Why Companies Need to Hire Better What To Do When an Interviewer Doesn't Believe Your Resume is Accurate If you have questions that you want me to…
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23: Keynote Address to the UConn Finance Society
This address was given in October of 2021 and covered the following topics: Choosing the right path...for now. What experience to list on a resume for college students. Improve your visibility on LinkedIn. What networking is and why it's not a big deal to execute. Applying for roles in a more...
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22: Recruiters Keeping Details Private - Unfriendly Phone Screeners
This episode will cover the following topics: How do I deal with a recruiter keeping both the company and role details private? Unfriendly phone screen. Do move I on to the next round or bail out? I was invite to a Zoom interview but the interviewer did not turn on his camera! How do I deal with...
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21: Don't Ask This Question During Interviews...Ask These Instead
This episode covers the following topics: Why the 4th quarter is a great time to job search. The question NEVER to ask during an interview. Some good questions TO ask during an interview. When to ask about remote work. PSA: Use your vacation days! If you have questions you want me to discuss,...
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20: Ask Jeff: 6 Popular Questions Answered
In this episode, I will breakdown answers to the following 6 questions: When do I ask about salary? Why are you looking to leave your current company? Is my resume gap a big deal? What are your weaknesses? What if my brand-new job is toxic? Why do you want to work for our company? If you have...
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19: How to Make LinkedIn Work for You
LinkedIn is incredibly powerful and can be a great resource, especially when you are job searching. This episode is all about the steps you need to take to optimize your profile to gain visibility...along with some pitfalls to watch out for. --- Follow me below and/or drop me a line thru my…
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18: Recent Grads Without (or With) a Current Job
If you've recently graduated and find yourself without a current role, please don't despair. I've personally been there...twice. This episode is all about understanding why your situation is common and perfectly okay and also what steps you can (and should) take to get the ball rolling to finding…
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17: The Market (not Companies) Will Determine Work-From-Home
This episode is all about the major shift in working that will continue after the pandemic leaves us. Many employees have now realized that working from home, or having a flexible work arrangement, is as important to them as salary, vacation days, and other benefits. Companies may be able to...
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16: Evaluate Your Career Every 6 Months
This episode breaks down WHY and HOW you need to be proactive with your career, even if you're happily employed. Complacency is not a place you want to find yourself and changing your role either internally or externally can take time. Staying on top of your situation is vital to remain…
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15: Quitting a Job with Nothing Else Lined Up
This episode is all about wanting or needing to quit your job without having a new one lined up, answering questions about your decision, as well as avoiding finding yourself in this situation completely. --- Follow me below and/or drop me a line thru my website with any questions or comments....
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14: What to Do If You're Feeling Stuck
This episode is all about getting UNSTUCK from your current situation, whether you're a recent college grad or someone who has been working for many years. Change can seem daunting and there are many reasons to stay put or take the easy way out. First, realize that wanting to change is healthy...
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13: Good vs. Bad Managers
This episode is all about spotting some of the characteristics that make up a good and a bad manager. --- Follow me below or drop me a line thru my website with any questions or comments. Website: https://www.jeffmagnusonconsulting.com/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WMDVT73 TikTok:...
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12: How to Proactively Apply to Jobs
This episode is all about taking a more proactive approach to your job search. If you're just applying online, through the various websites, then the chances of your resume getting seen by the right people is very small. I will walk you through the how and why a better approach is mandatory for...
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11: Answers to Your Salary Questions
This is such an important topic and I wanted to address many questions I receive. This episode will cover: How to handle the 'salary range' question on job applications. Why receiving a pay cut will NOT impact your future salary. How to approach negotiations, even if an offer is labeled...
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10: Address to Hotel Employees in Sept. 2020
This episode is the audio of my talk to Marriott employees in their Facebook group back on September 11, 2020. As you know, the hospitality field was hit especially hard during the pandemic and this talk goes through some of the basics to help get these folks focused and back on track. Topics...
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9: Fear Mongering and Myth Busting
This episode will cover 3 areas: 1. Some fear mongering tactics used by people in the job search process to try and intimidate and/or steer candidates toward certain decisions. 2. The company-employee loyalty myth. 3. An answer to the question: "Do I really need to give a new, bad job 90 days?" -...
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8: Your 2021 Job Search Checklist
Job searching can be stressful and incredibly annoying. The key is to stay organized and only focus on what is in your control. Let this episode help you do both. Website: https://www.jeffmagnusonconsulting.com/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WMDVT73 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@askjeff...
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7: Annual Reviews
This episode will cover the following topics about annual reviews: - What good ones look like. - What bad ones look like. - How to prepare for them. - How to use them to gauge your manager and the company. Website: https://www.jeffmagnusonconsulting.com/ Amazon…
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6: How to Proactively Apply + How to Answer Behavioral Questions
In the first part of this episode, we will cover how to do more than simply apply online. If that's your primary method of applying to roles, then you need to pay attention as you need to utilize a much more proactive approach to get in front of the right people. - Why applying online is nowhere...
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5: How to Build a Solid Résumé
We will discuss many factors of this critical document including: - Structure and why it matters - Common mistakes - Step-by-step guide to building or editing your résumé - How to make your résumé unique *You can find résumé templates on my website. Link below. Website:...
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4: How to Effectively Negotiate Your Salary
This two-part episode will cover the following topics: Part I Practical tips for salary negotiation. How and when to bring up salary. What to say and what NOT to say. How to handle inappropriate questions. How research what an appropriate salary is. Part II What to value when presented with a…
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3: How to Manage Recruiters | "Why Do You Want to Work Here / Leave Your Current Role?"
The first part of this episode will break down how to work with external recruiters or "headhunters" including: - The pros and cons of working with these professionals - What to expect - What to watch out for - How to handle yourself during these interactions The second part of this episode will...
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2: Why Job Seekers and Companies Are Equals | How to Answer "What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?"
The first part of this episode will break down hiring from a COMPANY'S perspective (rarely talked about) so job seekers can understand what is really going on at organizations and why they are needed more than they may think. The second part will give answers to two popular interview questions:...
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1: Start Here: What to Expect from This Podcast
This quick episode provides a brief overview of what you can expect in this podcast. Website: https://www.jeffmagnusonconsulting.com/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WMDVT73 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@askjeff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askjeffmagnuson Instagram:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is designed to help current or future job seekers navigate the confusing, sometimes frustrating, world of finding a new job. We will cover a whole range of topics including:- How the job market has changed. - How to write an effective résumé and cover letter. - How to optimize your LinkedIn profile and use it to your advantage. - How to effectively apply for positions. - How to be seen by the right people.- Answers to common interview questions, and much more.This podcast breaks down the job search process into manageable, easy-to-follow steps. Let's get started.
HOSTED BY
Jeff Magnuson
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