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A friend rang me after applying for 40+ jobs in 2 months with 0 contacts and 0 interviews
I got him 4 recruiter contacts, 3 interviews and 1 officer in 2 weeks
Here's what we tweaked:
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I got him 4 recruiter contacts, 3 interviews and 1 officer in 2 weeks
Here's what we tweaked:
#thread
He initially told me he was job hunting and would prefer to apply online
After reading his profile, I tried to discourage him, but he insisted on online applications.
I agreed but on a condition
After reading his profile, I tried to discourage him, but he insisted on online applications.
I agreed but on a condition
I told him:
"If you don't get a job in 60 days, we will do it my way"
He agreed.
Deal.
"If you don't get a job in 60 days, we will do it my way"
He agreed.
Deal.
I recently helped 3 professionals prepare for job interviews.
They landed their dream jobs at:
- JP Morgan, UK
- Australian Government Health Department
- International Research Institute, UK
They couldn't thank me enough.
Here's how I prepared them:
[steal my template]
They landed their dream jobs at:
- JP Morgan, UK
- Australian Government Health Department
- International Research Institute, UK
They couldn't thank me enough.
Here's how I prepared them:
[steal my template]
1. There are 3 key stages in a job interview - entry, process and exit.
The entry and exit are the most important.
The entry and exit are the most important.
#1. The Entry
You need to put your best foot forward for the entry by ACING your first question.
It's crucial
You need to put your best foot forward for the entry by ACING your first question.
It's crucial
I had a 50% pay cut when I left my casual jobs in Australia to start a professional 9-5 one
You might think it's a crazy idea
Here are five reasons why it wasn't:
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You might think it's a crazy idea
Here are five reasons why it wasn't:
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1. Post-Study Visa
After my degree, I received a two-year post-study work visa.
This visa lets you work unlimited hours in Australia. Same with Canada, the UK, etc
The problem is that many international students don't use this visa correctly.
They:
After my degree, I received a two-year post-study work visa.
This visa lets you work unlimited hours in Australia. Same with Canada, the UK, etc
The problem is that many international students don't use this visa correctly.
They:
- Use it to work as much as they
- Use it to relax, cool off and travel the world for months
I am not saying this is bad, but if your goal is to get a permanent visa, then you need to understand that these aren't your immediate priorities.
- Use it to relax, cool off and travel the world for months
I am not saying this is bad, but if your goal is to get a permanent visa, then you need to understand that these aren't your immediate priorities.
I get shortlisted for at least 90% of the jobs I apply for.
Here are the 5 resume strategies that work for me every single time.
[Not your average resume advice]
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Here are the 5 resume strategies that work for me every single time.
[Not your average resume advice]
#thread
1. Knowing the job of a resume
Your application process becomes easier once you understand that a resume only has one job.
-- To SELL you. @OgbeniDipo
Yes, a resume is a marketing tool.
@wakawaka_doctor
Your application process becomes easier once you understand that a resume only has one job.
-- To SELL you. @OgbeniDipo
Yes, a resume is a marketing tool.
@wakawaka_doctor
If it doesn't sell you, then forget it.
You won't smell the interview door no matter how solid your skills are or how talented you are.
You are the king, and your resume is your messenger.
It needs to represent you and convey your message properly. @ritapurity
You won't smell the interview door no matter how solid your skills are or how talented you are.
You are the king, and your resume is your messenger.
It needs to represent you and convey your message properly. @ritapurity
Many international students enrol for another degree to remain lawful in various countries because they couldn't find a job.
I feel terrible.
Why?
It can be very expensive to study again.
Here are 5 ways to avoid this loop:
I feel terrible.
Why?
It can be very expensive to study again.
Here are 5 ways to avoid this loop:
#1. Mindset
The problem with many students is that they only think about work after they graduate.
They live like we are in the 80s.
The problem with many students is that they only think about work after they graduate.
They live like we are in the 80s.
In the '80s:
- Education wasn't as common
- Employers wooed students with jobs
- Our parents got jobs before leaving school.
E.g. My dad, in his early 20's, got a job before leaving school. The job came with a brand new official car and a driver.
- Education wasn't as common
- Employers wooed students with jobs
- Our parents got jobs before leaving school.
E.g. My dad, in his early 20's, got a job before leaving school. The job came with a brand new official car and a driver.
I have reviewed 100+ resumes of graduates and early career professionals in 2022.
99% of these resumes need massive re-work
Here are 12 common issues I noticed
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99% of these resumes need massive re-work
Here are 12 common issues I noticed
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#1. Resume Length
Most CVs with 4-5 pages have less than 3 years of work experience.
#Employers will only scan your resume for less than 10 seconds
Keep it to one page
Most CVs with 4-5 pages have less than 3 years of work experience.
#Employers will only scan your resume for less than 10 seconds
Keep it to one page
#2. Formatting
Many of these CVs are poorly formatted.
- Margins are not concise
- Bullet points are out of order
- Inconsistent font size and style
Many of these CVs are poorly formatted.
- Margins are not concise
- Bullet points are out of order
- Inconsistent font size and style
Dear International Students and Graduates,
I will explain why it seems employers don't want to hire you and what you can do better.
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I will explain why it seems employers don't want to hire you and what you can do better.
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#1. You are considered high-risk
Hiring is a risky business.
You are worried employers don't want to hire you, but the employers are afraid you might not be able to perform in the role.
Hiring is a risky business.
You are worried employers don't want to hire you, but the employers are afraid you might not be able to perform in the role.
Would you blame the employer?
Maybe not.
A bad hire is essentially time and money wasted.
Employers don't like to go back to the drawing board.
Maybe not.
A bad hire is essentially time and money wasted.
Employers don't like to go back to the drawing board.
As an int'l graduate in Australia, I got turned back by the reception each time I approached an organisation in person in hopes of finding work.
Here is my mistake and what I did to fix it to land a job.
#RT
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Here is my mistake and what I did to fix it to land a job.
#RT
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If you are like me, you wake up one day and approach an organisation in search of a job.
There's nothing wrong what this approach, but it often fails, especially in advanced countries.
There's nothing wrong what this approach, but it often fails, especially in advanced countries.
So, here's my mistake:
I walk in with my resume and meet the receptionist.
Me: Hello, I am looking for a job within this organisation.
Reception: Oh ok. All positions are advertised online on our website. Please visit the company's website.
I walk in with my resume and meet the receptionist.
Me: Hello, I am looking for a job within this organisation.
Reception: Oh ok. All positions are advertised online on our website. Please visit the company's website.
Dear Prospective or Current International Student,
You are grossly under-utilising your tuition fees if all you do is to attend classes and wait for exams
Here's how to get the most out of your tuition and
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You are grossly under-utilising your tuition fees if all you do is to attend classes and wait for exams
Here's how to get the most out of your tuition and
#thread
1. Training
Go to your library and find out which training are available for students to attend for free.
Most schools have free sessions.
Go to your library and find out which training are available for students to attend for free.
Most schools have free sessions.
2016: Commenced studies in AU
2018: Completed studies
2019: Landed two jobs in AU without applying online
2020: AU Global Talent Award (PR, essentially)
2021: AU Citizenship Approved
I will share 8 key insights that were useful in this journey:
RT
#thread
2018: Completed studies
2019: Landed two jobs in AU without applying online
2020: AU Global Talent Award (PR, essentially)
2021: AU Citizenship Approved
I will share 8 key insights that were useful in this journey:
RT
#thread
1. Clarity of goals
Be clear about what you want from the onset.
Your goal needs to be as clear as water.
It's hard to achieve your goals without clear and pe-defined goals.
Lots of money, time and resources are wasted in the absence of a clear goal.
Know what you want.
Be clear about what you want from the onset.
Your goal needs to be as clear as water.
It's hard to achieve your goals without clear and pe-defined goals.
Lots of money, time and resources are wasted in the absence of a clear goal.
Know what you want.
2. Upgrade your thinking:
I was in school but hardly thought like a student.
I started planning how to get a job in my first semester, not on graduation day.
Start early to get ahead.
Get my FREE eBook
hinterviews.com.au/freecourse/
I was in school but hardly thought like a student.
I started planning how to get a job in my first semester, not on graduation day.
Start early to get ahead.
Get my FREE eBook
hinterviews.com.au/freecourse/
