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Hi Mohib, thanks for your comment! This is an interesting one… I think it greatly depends on the seniority of the position and the size of the organisation. You are likely to have a more significant contribution to business growth if you’re closer to the executive board (and therefore given more responsibility and autonomy) within a small business (where your impact will be more visible/more notable). It’s not to say that you can’t make an impact/grow the business significantly within a junior position and/or a large company, but it’s certainly easier with the above! At least to have your work seen… I also think a big part of it is showing yourself as an innovator, by maybe talking about achievements that make you stand out from others, relating to how you grew revenue, customer base, a team etc. if you can show that you would follow a job specification, but also add your own unique contributions, that’s going to make you stand out as a solid candidate. This is especially prominent in engineering, like you mention! If you have more experience and a deep knowledge of the market and how competition is operating then that’s something to show off. I don’t know too many specific books on this from an employee perspective as most of them (from my research) are targeted towards business owners, such as “Built to Grow” (Royston Guest). But yes this is a great discussion point. Are you interviewing at the moment? 🙌

@@Harvey_Emerson Insightful 😊 it means a lot !! I am job searching at present so a senior told me all jobs mostly require strong communication skills so watching lectures here on TH-cam regarding it and searching for books around this topic.. what do you believe is the possible impact of communication skills on our growth in career..

Amazing! Good luck in your search! 🙌 communication is such an important skill to develop through your entire career. It’s a soft skill, so it’s importance is usually understated, but to be able to communicate effectively to all your colleagues/customers/prospects etc is going to pay dividends in your career. Especially being able to tailor your communication techniques based on why you are talking to! 🙌

@@Harvey_Emerson Thanks a Ton !! 💛

Hey! Thanks so much for your comment and congrats for absolutely smashing your interview (by the sound of it!!). Everything you have listed there sounds VERY promising. Whilst of course there are no guarantees, I particularly picked out the parts where they showed you the team and mentioned your referees. Unless they collect references for all candidates, it is an administrative task that the employer wouldn’t typically complete without interest in your application. Even if it is unsuccessful in the end, you should be very pleased with the process considering it sounds so good. Interviews can be very daunting and getting practice is always beneficial. Regarding the timeframe, I wouldn’t be to concerned as to not hearing, as there can be lots of reasons why they haven’t got back. If you have time, feel free to check out my video on following up after an interview, as this explores those reasons. Just keep positive and your options open! Sorry for such a massive reply, but hope you get some good news!! Even if not, one door closes and another opens 🙌 Best of luck, would love to know how you get on 🤞

@@krishnakoliadhikary1110 Great point! These are only positive signs to look out for, to hopefully put people’s minds at ease if they are unsure of how their interview went 🙌

Ooo interesting one, thanks for commenting! Stay tuned 🙌

Hi there, thanks for your comment and great question! I don’t think it is, but there is definitely a line. Following up once or twice, especially if you have invested a significant amount of time in the process, is understandable if you haven’t heard for a long time. It can show as well that you’re invested and keen to develop professionally if you are seeking feedback - an attractive trait for a prospective employer. I do think there are levels to this, however. Spamming them many times for an answer may irritate the employer as, in most cases, they will have a valid reason for not updating you yet (as mentioned in the vid). It may also get them to question your motivations for wanting to join. There is definitely merit to following up, just not over doing it! I hope this helps!

A fair point well made!

Very good suggestion! 😂

Hi there, thanks for sharing and whilst I am sorry to hear you weren’t successful, this is an interesting story! This happens a lot, where some interviewers are more friendly and approachable, whilst others on the panel are slightly colder. Never helps when mixed messages are given to us when interviewing! I hope the job search is/has gone well since 😊

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Thanks so much!! 🙌

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Thank you so much! Really glad you found it useful! 🙌

Hi there! Thanks for your comment, firstly congrats on making it through to the third round! Regardless of the outcome, that clearly shows you’re a strong interviewee to get through that many stages. I would recommend following up, as you want to showcase that you’re still interested. It is worth giving the recruiter a follow up call, and then send an email to reinstate what you said on the phone. I wouldn’t normally advise sending too many follow ups within earlier rounds, but by the sound of it you have invested significant time In this company. Showing that you’re still interested and engaged with the hiring process even at later stages will show green flags for the interviewers. I hope this helps and fingers crossed you hear good news! As I’ve said in other comments on this vid, there are many possible reasons why you haven’t heard yet. Good luck 💯

That sounds very promising! Wishing you the best of luck, hope good news comes your way 🙌

Hi! Thanks for your comment 🙌 From what I’m reading, that sounds like a very positive interview and whilst it’s easier said than done, try not to overthink it! It’s reassuring that they’ve mentioned a final round interview, as they probably wouldn’t bother discussing this if they’re not interested. They could be saving talks about salary in the next round! It’s funny, I actually had a very similar experience when I applied for my apprenticeship position! I had a second interview and salary wasn’t discussed until the end of that meeting. If you are counting more positives than negatives after, that is a really good sign! In your final interview, I would recommend really highlighting how interested you are in the position and the company in the long term as companies are looking to mould apprentices and look after them over the long run. If you can show this in your interview you could be on to a winner! I always say, even if you unfortunately don’t get this role, a positive interview will always be good experience for when the next opportunity becomes available. In future interviews you will be going in with experience 🙌 Sorry for a massive reply, but hope it goes well! Please keep me updated if you remember, it would be great to know 💯

@@Harvey_Emerson Hi, thank you so much for the comment I seriously appreciated it!! It put me at ease I was given a letter of acceptance today and will be having my second round interview soon :)

No problem at all and Good luck! I’m sure you will smash it 🙌

Great question. By the sound of it you had a very positive interview, especially if they’re talking about the next round! There are many reasons why there could be delays in getting an update to you, so maybe don’t read too much into it (although I appreciate this is definitely easier said than done!). For example, if the company has other candidates to see that may be over the next couple days, they’d likely wait until they’ve seen all candidates before giving you an update. Or they could be discussing and agreeing next steps and waiting to confirm. Sometimes no news is good news! As I’ve said in other videos, even if you unfortunately don’t get an offer this time, having a good interview is great experience regardless. It will make you more confident in the next one! As one door closes another opens 🙌 Sorry for the massive comment, but please let me know how it goes!

@@Harvey_Emerson Thanks! Keeping my fingers crossed. I've just became your 100th subscriber :)

Ahh thank you so much!! I really appreciate that ❤️ 100 is a milestone for me, I won’t forget that! 🙌

Good point! So many companies are still utilising online interviews, guess it’s a lot easier. From what I’ve seen, many companies will invite candidates for an office tour during a second interview if the first was a remote interview 🙌

Hi Mark, thanks for your comment! My bad the stock footage is probably way too office focused! 😅 Although I would say that all the points here would still relate to any other interview process, from construction to engineering to agriculture etc. Of course the only difference from the vid would be a factory/site tour instead of an office. I can definitely make that clearer in future videos though so thank you 🙌

They gave all the positive things you mentioned, also showed me their office tour. But they told they will call me in a week. Now even after me sending a follow up email a week later, they didn't respond me.

@@smackyou4586Okay, by the sound of it you’ve delivered a great interview, which is definitely not easy. See what the verdict is, they could just be weighing up options! Good idea following up, maybe if you still haven’t heard within a few days then give them a call to show your interest. I’d be careful of overdoing it, so an email and a call/second email is a good option. There are lots of reasons for why they’re delaying a response, but sometimes no news is good news and you will find out soon enough. If it does end up unsuccessful, I’d suggest you ask for feedback. If you’re receiving all these signs, you will no doubt have an offer coming soon! One door closes another opens 🙌 Sorry for the info overload, but hope it goes well and this helps!

@@Harvey_Emerson Brother! I think you have some power! I got the job man! They just called me! I'm surprised, everything happened surreal✨

That’s amazing news!!! Congrats brother! What a way to start the weekend! 🙌

Great question, thanks for commenting! Noticing any of these signs in an interview is promising, and will hopefully give you reassurance that the interview went well (or at least better than you first thought!). Even if you aren’t successful for a role, noticing some of these signs will show that you delivered a good account of yourself, showing you’re on the right lines and that an offer will be coming soon with future interviews 🙌 Hope this helps, and if you have a moment please consider subscribing as I will be uploading another video soon on signs an interview didn’t go well!

Thank you so much! Really appreciate your feedback, it means a great deal! 🙌

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Haha thank you! Really appreciate the support 🙌

If you have a specific career plan that requires a specialist degree (dentistry, law etc.) in mind I think Uni is a really good option! The social side and connections you make with other students can’t be understated as well! If you are unsure of what to do at this stage, it may be worth exploring multiple options such as apprenticeship pathways or trainee routes 🙌

Really great points, thanks so much for sharing! 🙌 I’d be interested to see those statistics, that’s crazy from what you have wrote. Around 10% is a significant drop.

Interesting! I guess more people are finding roles outside of the traditional office admin, paying similar if not more?

Ah yes 😂 It feels like we are getting closer to that!

@@Harvey_Emerson i still feel pick up something like trade would still be far better off financially

I completely agree. The earnings in some trades is crazy. Especially electricians. I suppose many develop from apprentices or just pick it up as a side hustle after getting qualified. Definitely lots of 💰

@@MasterofPlay7agreed

Hi! Thanks for your comment and insight. Would you say that the developments mentioned in the video have simply raised awareness of alternative professional routes then? I would say it’s definitely more prominent now. Perhaps people feel more encouraged and comfortable in starting out on their own, in recent times?

@@Harvey_Emerson I dunno how it works in other countries, but no here in the states I wouldn't say the "gig"economy is something that has naturally developed from the worker/professional side. Our gig workers are thoroughly shafted, and it's spun to sound like a great deal. I began typing while my medications and coffee were taking effect so length got away from me on the example, and before I knew it I had the first paragraph of an essay paper... TLDR: traditional employers take care of lots of small concerns that pile up to such a degree that an uber payout may seem impressive, but can actually be worse than McDonald's wages after expenses... Some of the uber drivers out there for instance. They can pickup a single rider for a decent paycheck. I've seen them post some of the offers they get online, but, and it's a big but, is it worth it to drive 6 hours 1 way for 300 USD? on paper that sounds amazing it's 50/hr. More than some medical professionals make, but once they deliver their rider what about the return trip? chances are no one is looking for a ride at that destination that is on their return route, so it's actually 300 for 12 hours. Okay so 25/hr now still not bad. Less than an RN's income now, but more than flipping burgers right?... well maybe... the driver still has to cover their own expenses to operate "their" business. Car repairs, tire replacements, gas... all things that come with a car normally, but more so now that it's a job, BUT you have additional expenses now. Picked up a drunk passenger? better hope they don't empty their stomach halfway to their destination, or now you need a professional clean job to get the smell and stains out, OR you better learn to do that job and acquire the supplies yourself. Okay, sure, but still 25/hr with expenses we're probably doing better still than a min wage job right?... well... we have some uniquely American concerns here. Most individuals receive healthcare coverage through an employer, as an "independent contractor" you don't get that, so you'll be paying insurance out of pocket. Most standard jobs your healthcare isn't part of your salary, so you don't see the number, you don't get taxed on the "value" of it, and you shoulder a drastically reduced portion of the price of a contract that is negotiated by a much more powerful corporation, so how much is it without that? Depends on your source, but the lowest I found says the average resident of my area pays an average of 432 USD, but that source lowballs and others go as high as 600... okay, well at least it's tax deductible right? Sure but you better hire someone to do your taxes for you, and make sure you do your itemized deductions, and speaking of taxes you better higher a tax accountant anyways, because normal jobs take the taxes out for you so you don't have to deal with it, but as an independent contractor you're in charge of that yourself. Forgot to save some cash for tax season? Good luck you now owe Uncle Sam 2k USD. Some have crunched the numbers, and found that it's not unreasonable to expect a below min wage annual income for the drivers after accounting for all the nickels and dimes taken out of their gig income. Employers like these jobs because things they are ordinarily responsible for are offloaded as the employee... I'm sorry "independent contractor's"... responsibility. Responsibilities that when tallied and calculated for costs can often lead an employer to prefer overworking 2 employees rather than hiring a third. Many businesses in the states actually have formulae specifically to determine if it's more cost effective to hire another person (and pay more benefits), or ramp an existing employees mandatory overtime up to 50 or 60 hours...

This is really interesting! Thanks for sharing. I just returned from the states actually and spoke to a few people out there on a similar topic. Their views were very similar to yours! I’d be interested to talk to more drivers in the UK and see what they think…

@@Harvey_Emerson Not sure what happened in the UK, but in America in started with Reaganomics in the 1980's. That led to wide reaching deregulation, greed is good, death of the unions, death of the pensions, and overall the Fleecing of America movement which had its grand finale with Dot Com. Things in corporate America were never really the same after that, and the little that remained was definitely killed off in the GFC. Its hard to believe now, but back then coworkers really got to know each other and their families. They played in softball leagues, went out drinking/dinner together, vacationed together, babysat each others kids, and so on. This was just as much a part of the job as the work itself. These things are virtually unheard of today.

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Hi! Thank you so much for the comment! That’s really interesting to hear you’ve tried both sides! I’m sure either way has provided you with great experience, that you could take into whatever you do next 🙌 I’m wishing all the best and I have a lot of respect for you keeping on with everything going on over there. Keep up the great content👌

He always has something to contribute 😂

Thanks so much! This is definitely quite a subjective topic, as everyone has different circumstances. Glad there was new point to consider! He was desperate to get into the video 😂

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The wages are definitely on the lower side! 😅

Thank you very much for this. Really appreciate your time! 💯

Thank you so much! Wishing you the best of luck wherever your career takes you 🙌

Thank you so much! I’m really glad it was useful! 🙌

Thank you Dan! 👌

I’m very glad to hear! ❤️🙌

Thanks Dan, I’m glad you agree! 🙌

Thank you! ❤️

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you found it insightful! 😊