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Gina Acosta

@ginacostag_

Feb 5

Final interview.
They ask: “Why are you leaving your current job?”
Your mind blanks.

You say: “My manager is toxic.”
Interview ends. No offer.

Here's what they actually want to hear:

What they’re really asking

Not “Is your manager toxic?”

They’re asking:
- Are you leaving for the right reasons?
- Will you be hard to manage?
- Do you take accountability?
- Are you running from something… or moving toward something?
- Will you bring drama here?

They’re screening for emotional maturity, judgment, and how you handle conflict.

The rule:

Never trash your current job. Even if it’s true.

Because the interviewer hears:
- “They might say this about us later.”
- “They can’t handle feedback.”
- “They escalate instead of navigating.”
- “They’re focused on blame.”

You can be honest without being explosive.

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Gina Acosta

@ginacostag_

Feb 4

Final interview.
They ask: “Why should we hire you over others?”
You try to sound confident.

You say: “Because I work hard.”
They nod politely. Rejected.

Here's the answer that lands offers:

Why “I work hard” gets you rejected

Because everyone says it.

In a final interview, they’re not hiring “effort.”
They’re hiring outcomes + proof + low risk.

So the winning answer does 3 things:
1. Shows you understand what they actually need
2. Proves you’ve done it before (with evidence)
3. Makes it easy to picture you succeeding here

The answer that lands offers (script)

“You should hire me because I’m the best fit for the outcomes you need.
From our conversations, it sounds like your top priorities are (Priority 1) and (Priority 2).

In my last role, I did (Proof 1) and got (Metric/Result).
I also did (Proof 2) which led to (Metric/Result).

If I join, in the first 30–60–90 days I’d (Plan) to deliver (Outcome).
So compared to other candidates, you’re getting someone who can (Differentiator) with less ramp time and more certainty.”

Then stop talking.

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Gina Acosta

@ginacostag_

Feb 1

YOUR ONLINE FOOTPRINT IS BIGGER THAN YOU THINK.

Old accounts. Data brokers. Public records.
Most people don’t realize what’s searchable.

Here’s a step-by-step checklist to remove the most common exposures.

Step 1: The "Ghost" Accounts

We all have accounts we created 10 years ago and forgot about. These are security risks waiting to happen.

- Audit your email: Search your inbox for keywords like "Verify," "Welcome," "Confirm," or "Subscription."

- Check saved logins: Go to your password manager or browser settings (e.g., chrome://settings/passwords) to see a list of every site you’ve saved credentials for.

- The Nuclear Option: If you find an old account you can’t delete easily, change the personal info to fake data (name, address) before abandoning it.

Step 2: Scrubbing Google Activity

Google tracks searches, location history, and YouTube views. If you don't manage this, it stays forever.

Step-by-Step Removal:
1. Go to myactivity .google .com

2. Web & App Activity: Click this section. You can manually delete specific days or items. Better yet, choose "Set up automatic deletions" and set it to 3 months or 18 months.

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Gina Acosta

@ginacostag_

Jan 31

Final interview.
They ask: "What's your biggest weakness?"
Your mind races.

You say "I'm a perfectionist."
They cringe. No callback.

Here's the answer that lands offers:

Step 1: Pick a real weakness (but not a fatal one)

The best “weakness” isn’t a personality label.
It’s a work behavior that used to hurt results, and that you’ve learned to manage.

Good categories:
- Over-communicating / under-communicating
- Taking on too much yourself
- Avoiding conflict
- Moving too fast without alignment
- Getting stuck too long in details
- Hesitating to ask for help early

Bad categories:
- “I work too hard”
- “I’m too passionate”
- Anything that sounds like: unreliable, unethical, can’t work with people, can’t learn

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Gina Acosta

@ginacostag_

Jan 27

I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE DON'T USE GROK FOR STOCKS.

Most traders are looking at charts from 3 months ago.
Grok analyzes real-time sentiment on X to predict tomorrow.

Here are 8 prompts to find the next 10x stock:

1. Analyze Real-Time Market Sentiment on X

This is how you catch trends BEFORE they run, not after.

Prompt:
"Search X (Twitter) for the latest discussions about [STOCK TICKER/COMPANY] and analyze the sentiment.

Stock: [name and ticker]
Timeframe: [last 24-48 hours]

Based on what you find, provide:
1. Overall sentiment (bullish/neutral/bearish)
2. Key themes and narratives emerging
3. Notable investors or analysts discussing it
4. Any breaking news or catalysts mentioned
5. Shift in sentiment compared to last week
6. Retail vs. institutional sentiment indicators
7. Hype level assessment (organic vs. pump)
8. Momentum prediction: Building or fading?

Focus on actionable insights, not noise."

2. Spot Emerging Trends Before Wall Street

Prompt:
"Analyze current discussions on X about emerging trends in [SECTOR/INDUSTRY].

Sector: [tech/healthcare/energy/AI/etc.]
Focus: [small-cap/mid-cap/large-cap]

Identify:
1. What trends are gaining traction right now
2. Stocks being mentioned repeatedly
3. New products, technologies, or catalysts
4. Sentiment shift patterns
5. Early-stage companies getting attention
6. Comparison to mainstream media coverage (are we early?)
7. Key opinion leaders driving the narrative
8. Stocks positioned to benefit most

Show me what's trending NOW, not last quarter."

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Gina Acosta

@ginacostag_

Jan 26

THE MOST POWERFUL TOOL ON THE INTERNET IS FREE, AND NO ONE IS USING IT RIGHT.

Most people use ChatGPT for basic answers. I use it as a side hustle advisor, a monetization expert, and a passive income strategist.

Here are the 11 "Expert-Level" prompts you're missing:

1. The Hidden Opportunity Scanner

Prompt:
"Act as my personal opportunity scout. Analyze current market trends in 2026 and my background: [describe your skills, experience, and interests].

Identify 7 emerging side hustle opportunities that are:
1) Underserved right now but growing fast
2) Low barrier to entry (under $500 to start)
3) Can reach $5K+/month within 6 months
4) Not yet saturated with competition.

For each opportunity, explain: why it's emerging now, who's already winning in this space, what gap I can fill, and the exact first step to validate it this week."

2. The Monetization Audit

Prompt:
"I have these assets: [list your skills, audience size, existing content, products, network, time available]. Most people don't realize what they're sitting on.

Act as a monetization expert and audit everything I have.
Tell me:
1) What I'm undermonetizing or not monetizing at all
2) 5 ways to generate income from what I already have
3) Quick wins (can implement in 48 hours)
4) Long-term plays (build once, earn repeatedly)
5) What's my highest-value asset I should focus on first.

Rank all suggestions by potential monthly revenue and effort required."

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