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with Heather Austin
Welcome to the blog! Designed to help you unravel the complexities of the job market and secure a transformative job offer. You’ll find a wealth of insights, strategies, and motivational content crafted to guide you confidently through the job market. Whether you’re aiming for your first big break or a pivotal career shift, the blog provides the tools and inspiration needed to achieve the career you’ve always envisioned.
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LinkedIn Profile MISTAKES To Avoid (If You Want To STAND OUT)
Do you want a LinkedIn profile that gives you more confidence to pursue new career opportunities? Or maybe you want a profile that helps you stand out from others in your industry? If this sounds like you, tune in! In this video, you'll learn 5 mistakes you're making...
How To Create A KILLER 30 Second Elevator Pitch (4 SIMPLE STEPS)
What’s a 30-second pitch and how can it help you with your new career or business connections? First, it’s a powerful representation of who you are. Second, it gives you more confidence to talk about your expertise, your background and what it is you do. Do you have...
BEST Resume Writing Tips POST Pandemic + LIVE Resume Reviews
In today's LIVE SHOW we're covering the BEST tips for writing a GREAT resume. You'll learn what goes into a knockout resume summary and what you can do to keep hiring officials engaged especially post pandemic. You'll also learn where you can grab a standout out...
How To Present Yourself CONFIDENTLY In A Job Interview (5 STEPS)
Getting your foot in the door for a job interview is just the first step. If you're at this point, your resume obviously did it’s job. The tricky part now is presenting and selling yourself in person. If you get this wrong, chances are, you’ll never hear back from the...
Coronavirus Jobs – Who’s Hiring After COVID-19 (BEST JOBS)
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major unemployment crisis around the world. Leaving millions of professionals feeling stuck, wondering what’s next. If you’re one of the unlucky professionals who have been hit hard by all the layoffs, this video is for you! You’ll...
How To Be MORE PRODUCTIVE While Working Remotely
Now more than ever, professionals in many fields are working from home, and it’s a trend that just keeps growing. If you’ve never worked from home before, it can be a big adjustment. That’s why it’s so important to strategize your work day. The last thing you want to...
How To Find A Job In The Coronavirus Recession – 6 COVID-19 Job Search Tips
Finding working in our current economic crisis might seem daunting. Especially when millions of people are out of work as a result of the pandemic. In today’s live career Q&A show, we’re talking all about how to best position yourself and reinvent your career in...
Following Up On A Job During Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Email Template INCLUDED
It might seem a little insensitive to follow up on a job that you’ve recently applied for and you’re very interested in because of the current crisis. But the truth is, following up is one of the most important things you can do for your career success right now. In...
COVID-19 Jobs – Industries HIRING During The CORONAVIRUS Outbreak
Believe it or not, many companies are still looking for talented workers to fill open positions. In fact, smart employers are using this time to hire talented workers. They know now more than ever, good candidates are at home and have more time on their hands to job...
Job Searching During COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – How To Job Hunt In An Economic Crisis
Believe it or not, you can have a successful job search right now. Even though things are changing every day, there are simple steps you can follow to optimize your job search and find your dream job. It is no doubt we are living in an unprecedented, dynamic time. It...
Video Interview Tips 2020 – How To Do A Video Interview For A Job
It’s no doubt video interviews are on the rise. Even before social distancing, it was reported that 60% of hiring managers and recruiters used video interviewing to streamline the hiring process. If you're on the hunt for a new job, you're bound to have a video...
COVID-19 And Your Job Search – How Will The Coronavirus Affect Your Job Search?
COVID-19 is a real threat to our economy right now and sure enough the coronavirus will affect your job search in some way. In today’s live video, we’re covering what you can do as a job seeker to successfully navigate your job search during this crisis. The 5 simple...
INTERVIEW QUESTION: Tell Me About A Time You FAILED (SAMPLE ANSWER)
No one wants to talk about a time they failed during a job interview, but chances are this question will come up in some way, shape or form in your next interview. You might even be asked, “tell me about a time you made a mistake” or “tell me about a time you made a...
How To Write A WINNING Resume – Resume Examples INCLUDED
In this 3rd annual resume writing collaboration video, I teamed up with my good friends at Red Rocket Resume, a certified professional resume writing company, to teach you 5 simple resume writing tips that will get you hired in 2020. If you’re not landing job...
How To Get STARTED On LinkedIn (Step-By-Step For BEGINNERS)
Are you wondering how to get started on LinkedIn so you can create a profile that stands out from your competition? Maybe you’re wondering what information you need to include in your profile and what information just isn’t relevant. If you’re not confident when it...
How To Write An INCREDIBLE Cover Letter – Cover Letter Examples INCLUDED
As someone that has helped thousands of professionals land a new job, the topic of cover letters comes up a lot. If you're wondering what the purpose of the cover letter is and if you really need one to land a new job, tune in. In this video, you’ll learn how to write...
Why Do You Want This Job? (3 SAMPLE ANSWERS for 2020)
"Why do you want this job" is one of those interview questions that can leave you tongue tied. Especially if you’ve had your eyes on a specific position or company for awhile. If you get this question wrong in an interview, chances are you’ll never hear back from the...
Age Discrimination In Hiring – Overcome Age Discrimination In Your Job Search
Let's face it... Age discrimination is real. Ageism is alive and well in the recruiting and hiring process regardless of how you market yourself. Either you're too young and not experienced enough or you're too old and have too much experience. Regardless of the...
How To PREPARE For A Video Interview – 7 Tips For A GOOD Video Interview
More and more companies are turning to video interviews as a way to hire talent. It's been reported that more than 60 percent of hiring managers and recruiters now use video interviewing to streamline the hiring process. They’re quickly learning that video interviews...
What NOT to Say in a Job Interview – 4 Things You Shouldn’t Say in an Interview
Are you going to job interviews but not getting job offers? Or maybe it’s been awhile since you last interviewed and you’re not sure what to even say in your next interview. Either way, tune in to learn four things you should never say during a job interview.It’s easy...
How to Write a Resume | Step by Step
Are you struggling to build a resume that doesn’t sound wordy or confusing? Do you want to stop describing what you do (or have done) and instead, describe what you’ve achieved and the impact you’ve made? If this sounds like you, tune in! Today, you’ll learn how to...