The journey to success is never a straight line. Life takes you through twists, turns and pivots but with dedication, discipline and faith you will arrive at your intended destination. This podcast was created to provide a platform for not only career and personal advice, but instruction and inspiration to help listeners along their own journey of success. Hosted by Elizabeth Hart, Founder Executive Director of Tailored for Success who in 2000 made a life changing pivot after founding Tailored for Success, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering jobseekers in transition.
“Tell me about yourself?”
Job seekers are asked this at almost every interview they are participating in. It’s also one of those questions where job seekers tend to get nervous about. Listen to a conversation that discusses what’s behind the question and tips on how to answer it.
This podcast is with a human resources manager who gives advice on how to answer and why interviewers who ask this question are not experienced in interviewing. Our guest also talks in depth about how an interview is an opportunity to tell the interviewer about their knowledge, skills and abilities.
Take aways:
1. When answering the question – tell me about yourself – don’t go into your life history.
2. Ask the interviewer how they got their job.
3. Have a list of questions prepared to ask the interviewer.
4. Make sure the interviewer is selling the company, not just the role.
5. Remember that an interview is a two-way conversation
5 Feb 2024
S3 Ep 2 Shifting Priorities - Finding Passion
Jeff Dean has a story to tell about being a seasoned professional who found himself in job search through no fault of his own. In this episode, you will hear ways to navigate through the waters of being labeled "over qualified" which is a euphemism for age bias to using your skills and persistence to find a better quality of life.
Take Aways:
- Participate (not just join) job seeker groups
- Networking is key, and more productive than ever before
- Use time wisely and consider volunteering
- Age bias is real, so be prepared to demonstrate your value over younger workers (e.g. loyalty, experience)
To network with Jeff Dean, connect with him on LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/jeffreyjdean (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyjdean)
Related articles:
Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2022/09/25/how-to-combat-ageism-during-a-job-search/
Indeed:
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/ageism-in-hiring
9 Jan 2024
S3 Ep 1 Perseverance to Prosperity
Listen to a person who embodies our podcast tagline - Success is a Journey. David D'arcangelo, Managing Director of Arc Angel Communications, former Commissioner for the Massachusetts Commission of the Blind, candidate for Republican Secretary of State, and and former Malden City Councilor at Large talks about his career journey. Here about how he started working in government, moved to the private sector and then returned to his calling in public sector service.
In this interview, you will hear how the number one reason for workplace discrimination for individuals with disabilities, how two-thirds of all working age people with disabilities are not in the labor force.
Take Aways:
- strategies for entering the new workforce
- perseverance and how it pays off
- secret sauce to identifying the right job/career fit
- how to use your natural skills to take you to the next level
For more information or to get in touch with my guest:
David D'arcangelo at Arc Angel Communications, visit his website - www.arcangelcommunications.com
Free personality testing information - www.truity.com (Myers Briggs, Big Five Personality Test, etc.
Disc Personality Test - www.discpersonalitytesting.com
SELF ASSESSMENTS/PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS*
Clifton/Gallup Strengths Finder – Free High Five;
https://high5test.com/ (https://high5test.com/)
VIA Institute on Character
https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register (https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register)
Enneagram – Enneagram Institute
https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com/ (https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com/)
Positive Intelligence – Why only 20% of Teams/Individuals Achieve Their True Potential
https://www.positiveintelligence.com/science/ (https://www.positiveintelligence.com/science/)
*Sourced from the Online Networking Group for 50+ Job Seekers - http://tinyurl.com/50plusjobseekers
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Are you in need of business clothing or interview coaching for an upcoming interview? Visit the Tailored for Success website to join our community - www.tailoredforsuccess.org
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