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I got the job! It’s literally my dream job. I watched all your videos and bought your ebook. I nailed my interviews and negotiated a higher salary. I start in two weeks. 😁
I never ever comment on videos… but after getting rejected by 50+ companies in 2021, I binged your videos for a week, & FINALLY! Got an offer from a company better than I ever imagined, you are doing Gods Work🙌🏻 thank you x100
I’m so glad you mentioned that people often get hired who don’t have 100% of the qualifications listed on the job description! I recently read a statistic that said men will apply for jobs if they meet 65% of the qualifications, whereas women feel they need 100# in order to apply. The job description is for the employer’s “dream” candidate, but if you are learning and eager to learn, that enthusiasm can get you the job!
I watched you videos. First thing was "Tell me about yourself". I told him what I'm doing now, my last job (Related) and my past experience in Manufacturing and Assembly. I also told him I have a couple of hobbies, Making Wine and Playing Bass. After that it became a conversation. He did explain what I would be doing and how my trainer would be with me. I got the job! Just waiting on a start date. Oh, he did ask me if I had questions. I said, I watched these TH-cam videos and was told to ask questions. I said, "Ready?". He started laughing and said. "Go ahead" So I asked, he answered. Again, I got the job, waiting on a start date. Thanks!
So good! 5:36 Focusing on that growth mindset was such an underrated part of this. Nobody has ALL the skills, but showing them you're the kind of person who can (and has) learned new skills quick is priceless in an interview.
I agree, some employers look for someone who is trainable, other employers may want to do minimal training.. Usually you don't want the employers who are not ready to train and invest in their team.
Girl I cannot thank you enough! You helped me land a paid internship in September and I just accepted my first official job out of college! It's 5 mins away from my house, its in line with my degree and I'll be making 9k more than I was making at my internship! Ahh! Seriously, thank you!! 💜😄 I don't think I could have landed either job without your advise/videos.
I disagree with saying "I don't know" - depending on the type of interview that you're in. I am part of the Technical Interview to become a Unity software developer at my current job. (I am not a Hiring Manager. I am also a developer, and candidates basically have to pass a round of resume/test/interview with people like myself who will know whether or not they are bs'ing their resume/skills/knowledge) If we are interviewing a Mid or Senior level candidate: yea, we EXPECT you to know the answers to the questions we are asking. At least 85%-90% for Mid, and 100% for Senior. But for Entry level devs, we do NOT expect you to know all the answers to the technical questions. You're allowed to miss a few. Essentially we ask a series of beginner questions that we do expect Entry's to know, and allow them leniency to miss 1 or 2 of those questions. And then we ask them some intermediate questions to see what their skill level actually is (some people are Junior/Entry on paper, but might actually be closer to Mid in skill/knowledge level) But the biggest take-a-way is, for these technical interviews: if you dont know the answer to a question, at least SHOW them that you are eager to learn. Ask them to repeat the question so you can write it down and learn more about that subject. If you have to write down 90% of the questions... you probably won't get the job. But you WILL get the experience and some additional knowledge to help you grow your current skill level.
Aside from the obvious, we basically can't be 100% honest with companies.. Most of us actually work for $$.. not because we actually enjoy going to work. Too bad we can't skip the bullshit and get to the point.
Used to interview with a partner who would ask the "Why do you want to work at X company?" question. Ugh. Waste of time and tells us nothing about whether the candidate will be good for the job.
Growth Mindset for the win. We just hired someone for our team that did not know some of the key software we supported. However, this person could prove that they are willing to research and learn. She has been a great asset to our team.
that just means you couldn't find someone that already knew the ropes. You people have a weird habit of rewriting results.(yes you, talent acquisitions folk) It's not like we don't notice.
@@MasterYoda389 Not to get into my employer's details, but we were hiring for custom software and if you don't work here you already you won't know it. So I don't think I am rewriting results. That is just how it works with custom programs. Edit: I am not talent acquisition I am just a person who does the work and needed a coworker. I stand by my statement that this person willing to jump in and learn is the best skill I could ask for in my coworker.
Another tip I would give is the opposite of babbling. Don't give single word (Yes. No.) answers. I remember interviewing some did this and it was awkward. I'm waiting for them to elaborate and all I hear are crickets. I had to keep asking them to elaborate. Needless to say, that was the fastest interview I ever conducted.🥴 Also, sometimes it's hard to not ask a recruiter what role are they calling about when they contact you months after applying for a position. I remember receiving a call for an interview 5 MONTHS after I had applied for the job. I had just had surgery two days prior and was literally laying in a hospital bed when I got the call. So yes, I definitely struggled remembering what job I had applied for. Didn't remember applying for it, but still ended up getting the job!😉
The problem is at times, many hiring managers won't even consider you at all, if you don't already have 3-5 years of experience doing that very task/set of tasks, and that's it.. if you don't have that level of experience in the skill(s) already, you're done, and they'll be moving on to other candidates that may have that level of skill in those tasks instead.
I interviewed today with a highly reputable legal foundation. The HR recruiter talked about salary and benefits first. She needed to know if the package offered would be acceptable. If not, then no need to proceed further and waste each other’s time.
It has happened to me multiple times that I walk in to the interview and they tell me the role they are interviewing me for is not the one I applied for. I think "what role is this for" is a totally valid question and doesn't reflect the interviewee not knowing what they applied for, but is simply checking in with the interviewer to make sure they're on the same page.
Most job descriptions aren't very specific, beyond necessary skills (which are probably inflated), so it's perfectly acceptable to ask what the job actually is. Reaching out to people in the company is a ridiculous suggestion. Unless the company is small, what a particular job title means is going to vary tremendously across teams within the company. And if the company is small, you probably don't know anyone there. (If the company is large, you STILL probably don't know anyone there...)
This channel was so helpful! I had a ton of interviews but by following the model you set I landed a top level position in a company. A dream job I expect to be at for years to come. I felt confident interviewing and multiple search committees commented so. Having stories handy was the most helpful advice. Thank you!
Got two offers and landed a great job leaving the military! Your videos on interview prep were so helpful especially since I’ve had a lot of leadership experiences but not ones easy to translate to civilian life. Thank you for the great information and support!
Great video! The problem with the money situation is that the position may pay well below what you can afford. People have bills to pay and even if they love the job and company they can’t take it because it’s unrealistic. I find that waiting until negotiations wastes so much time and energy on both sides. It would be great if more companies were transparent on having at least a salary range.
Ugh sorry to see you partner with that company. I paid him for a resume that months later found out wasn’t ATS compliant or good. I lost out on 4 months work. Immediately got endless interviews after doing myself. Very sad and stressful time.
One thing that you said got my attention: “They believe in you, now you need to believe in you”. I really have a lack of confidence and just got a new job, how to work it out? What do you recommend? I am new here and already love your channel 👏🏽
Completely disagree with you on the remote benefit take. I did that and told them the #1 reason I am looking to work for a new company was my current company is forcing us back into the office and the fact I got hired by that company says you should take everything you say with a massive grain of salt. There also isn't millions of jobs that are remote that suit your experience, a seasoned and intelligent recruiter will understand this and know that you picked them because the job matches your skillset and experience/education.
Seriously, I honestly hate the pseudo-foot licking you have to do when searching the job market. If I cannot be honest I know I wont like working for you anyway, best of luck looking for your yes men.
I agree. That one should definitely be included in that list. A recruiter/employer could easily miss out on talented and qualified fits if this criterion is used.
I had an interview last week with a company. I applied for a help desk job(IT), but they noticed that I have software development skillets as well. They hammered me more on that. They mentioned that they have a software development position. Is there a reason why they'd do that? Is it because they thought I'd be a better fit for that position? I did make it clear that I am not interested in development. My heart is in IT. That may have very well cost me the interview(it was last week), but I wanted to be upfront.
I watched all your videos and just landed a dream job I couldn't have even imagined getting this early in my career. I really appreciate all the professional advice in your videos. I had to wait until it was real before posting, but it is. My last job as a PM at a construction company they really couldn't find a role for me but with your advice I got into a real deal PM position with only 8 months of experience. I still know I could have done better in the interviews but I still did good enough to get a job I'm hardly even qualified for. Thanks for this video especially, a lot of times in life it really isn't about the good and what you think you know as much as the bad. If you can avoid the common human errors like you guys pointed out in this video people can see potential in you. Thanks for everything
I'm so glad that I listened to these tips! I'm definitely not going to say, I don't have this, this, or this, but I will say, I hope to gain experience for these skills as time goes on.
6:00 - 6:15 made me tear up a bit. That is what I really needed to hear. I had a family member that always told me to stop applying to major companies because I didn't have what it takes, but I would get interviews at some of them even though I didn't get the job offer. I just need to believe in myself, and be confident what I can offer and bring to the table
I watched a few videos prior to my 3 interview cycles for my dream job, which I got❤️ they really helped to refresh on interviewing & calmed me down. Thanks so much!
This channel was a great help in prepping for my job search and interviews. It helped me get a dream job - just wanted to share and recommend this channel for job searchers! 🙌🏼
Probably like many others who are in the situation of currently being jobless and wondering what im doing wrong, I have binged many of your videos and it has opened my eyes to actually see what im doing wrong. Hopefully I can get something soon as its been nearly 2 and a half months..
Regards compensation, I don’t want to be rude to the recruiter when they ask how much I am looking for. So, I tell them what I currently make plus 5k, include the benefits they give, and say, “so, I’m going to need beyond that to leave this position.” Also, for the “do you have any questions” point. I always ask: could you give me a quick summary of what the day to day is like for the [job title]? Then as they describe it, I tell them all the reasons why I fit that perfectly. It helps me, helps them, and manages the awkwardness.
I just stumbled upon your videos this morning, and what a positive vibe! I’ll be job searching by the end of this year or so, and you give me so much hope that there’s a way around finding a job that aligns with my values, skills, and priorities. Thank you so much!
Life is seen differently from beginners vs amateurs. Liers, cheaters and corruption is everywhere ...honest people, integrity and justice will always battle on a daily basis. EEOC is a confirmation.
I missed this video, but wished I saw it before. Nevertheless, I got a great job in exactly what I wanted. Your videos helped me refresh my interviewing skills and new mindsets with answering in a CAR format. Thank you!!
Awesome video as always. The last question was definitely a good one for me, bc that’s what I had in mind, to apply for a role in customer service now but try to change it in about 6 months 😬. But how can we let the recruiter know that we’re willing to take another role if they believe there is a better match in the company?? 🤔🙏
Thanks for these tips! :) I like how you guys give extra info when you explain each point. I have a question though. What if they ask you a technical question (e.g. they ask something specific on Python or Selenium), but you don't know the answer? How should I handle something like that if saying "I don't know" is not good?
I asked my interviewer if she had any hesitations about me in the role. I felt bold enough to ask her this because I used to work with her and have a good rapport with her. This was a panel interview and I’m hindsight I would choose to word this a bit more eloquently.
For job descriptions, I've seen plenty of job descriptions for highly technical positions that only list x,y, & z, but the job actually entails job responsibilities & skills for tasks A - K,... which the job hiring managers ask about & not just sticking to x, y, & z.. The point being that sometimes the person who puts in the job description is someone completely unfamiliar with the role, vs someone who is familiar with it. Or another one: The job description saying it's an entry-level role with entry-level pay, yet requiring intermediate to very advanced level certifications only a senior-level person in the job would have.
11:32 i disagree with that last one since when I interviewed for my last job .... I expressed interest in staying with the company and applying for another division in that company (after about 1 year in the first position)...not sure if that helped me get the job but anyway I was hired !
On the interviewer side, I don't want to go through the whole interview process, only for the candidate to reject the job for low pay. Would save EVERYONE time if the job description included the pay range.
Don't ask what job "Which role is this for?" is very dependent on the role you applied to. In my case I applied to a General Software Engineer role at a company. Which covered everything from a L1 to a L6. Since I had a lot of experience as a Software QA Engineer but no experience in Software Engineering I assumed that I was shooting for the L1 position. I was told that they were looking to cover L2-L5 but would not tell me exactly what position I was interviewing for. I ended up not getting a position because they felt I didn't have a good enough grasp of the coding language I was using for the technical interview. Which isn't the case. However, one of the requirements of the interview was to walk them through my thought process when writing the code. That is difficult to do and I compare it to asking a musician or author being asked to explain their composition as they are writing it.
Thanks for such amazing content and helpful tips. I made it to the next round for a recruiting coordinator position. The next interview will include a writing exercise. Any idea what to expect and how to prepare?
When companies ask you "Why do you want to work here?" they're just looking to see if you were willing to jump through stupid hoops and pretend that you want to work for THEIR company in particular. Which is a joke. You don't. And if the interviewer was honest, they would admit they know that. They would admit you probably have more interviews with other companies scheduled next week. Really it's the interviewee who should be asking, 'Why SHOULD I want to work here?"
Next month would make a year since I've been working at Staples I did good during my interview being mentally challenged I really didn't ask any of these questions she basically asked me If I can meet the requirements j said I may need help but once I learn I'll be able to do it. And I had bought certificates but not bragged just showed mid interview I had to take a professionalism class in college so that also helped. So now I get to work on time majority of the time the only time is when my bike catches a flat. And most of the time I beat one of the opening managers to work I hate to be late. Also the main reason most jobs didn't want to hire me they didn't want to be responsible if I had a seizure. Which is also what I told my interviewer during my interview.
Hi, I am going for an interview later this week and it's for a job that was not official advertised, I heard about the job from one of their employees. So I handed my CV in and the manager emailed me saying if I was still looking for employment. He didn't specify what role it was for or talk of salary or job description etc. I am looking on startinf my career in accounting ( starting as a Bookkeeper/ accounts assistant). I feel abit overwhelmed at what i am going to be asked. What would you recommend I do to help prepare myself for a role in the firm?
I hate the fact that you basically want people to rub massage the HR team on an interview, thats the wrong mind set, Ive answered multiple times that I was applying to a job because they pay better. End of. Thats the reason I work, to put food in the table.
Hi Madeline, If the work I did is very complicated, can I take the liberty to share my screen and explain the recruiter using a PPT that has the context, action and result?
Where you are wrong the compensation needs to be had to in the first conversation. Not your first topic I agree, but you have to be able to know if you're in same ballpark. Otherwise you're just wasting time,
At end of the day it's about whether the candidate can get the job done efficiently or not, why hiring process is so exhausting and dehumanizing for the candidates.
I just watched your How to Get a Job Out of State video. I have a question. I am applying to jobs throughout the USA because I don't have a set area that I'm interested in; I'm simply willing to move wherever a job that I am interested in is. How do I communicate this, if I need to? If not, what do I need to communicate about my willingness and flexibility?
Question - I had the interview with the hiring manager and move on to an interview with the team. I emailed the person scheduling the interviews to get more info about what that meeting will be like, but has not gotten back to me and I’m wondering about what it will be like
I interviewed for an internal management position but I applied at midnight, I was offered an interview at one and the interview was 4 hours later, so literally I had 2 hours to prepare for this interview via zoom, it was an hour and a half and I forgot to ask questions 😭 I had one question only and I think because of this I won’t get it, we will see 😬
About the second to last point, some interviewers were more like in a hurry to finish the interview, and had no chance to make questions. How to address in that case?
I disagree with the I don't know bit. I can perhaps understand trying to thrill the interviewer but in my experience, if there's a question that I don't readily have the answer to for one reason or another I'm going to tell them I don't know and can reach out with an answer later. Instead of babbling which is what people do in order to not say I don't know.
They didn't answer the question directly. That would be what should you do during the interview if you are asked something you don't know. Instead they gave answers for what you should have done before the interview so that you don't say I don't know.
Disagree on compensation, it should be in the job description or told to us on the first call so we don’t waste our time . Sure you can negotiate your salary but if it is 20k less then you made in your previous role then you would still get a new job making less. Don’t listen to these recruiters telling you not to talk about compensation and having them manipulate and gas light you. I would advise to speak with the recruiter about your skills and goals but also ask about salary on first call so you don’t waste each other’s time. I always do it and have gotten the job every time.
As an interviewer, the most bizarre thing I ever heard from a job applicant, referring to his former job, he suddenly blurted out "And I did NOT steal that money !"
The only thing I sometimes do an interview only because it's something I do naturally is I can sometimes babble on. I really try not to but sometimes a certain question might trigger it while I am answering.
The compensation take is pretty privileged. Like I get what you are trying to say; don’t focus solely on money. See, the problem with not mentioning compensation is there is a certain amount of money I need to live. If the job doesn’t meet that amount, I literally cannot afford to take the job. My apartment will kick me out if I can’t pay them, even if I tell them I got a super cool new job that isn’t about the money. I’m sorry, but it’s a waste of my time and the interviewer’s time to entertain opportunities I can’t take. I don’t even apply to jobs that don’t offer a salary range. It’s disrespectful and workers have realized they don’t have to play games anymore.
Guessing that none of you have ever interviewed/recruited in Indian market. Recruiters do not look for the best candidate, they try to nail down the least suitable candidate to find their best candidate. And money is the first question and they'll grill down till the candidate gives the number.
Only thing everyone looking for a job should know: Approach potential employers as a partner or sales person looking to add value to the company rather than a desperate person looking for a salary. Stop looking at employers as your bosses and look at them as your partners.
What about the interviewer asking you questions you don't understand, I'll try to get clarity and will answer the best I can but my last interview I was given feedback that I didn't answer the question even though I am sure that I tried to but this has happened to me before so I am lost. I know I have also babbled in the past which I put down to nerves and anxiety when I have perceived an attack. No wonder people are embracing side hustle as interviews are getting worse over time!
I disagree on half of the 10 reasons!! I've been in the working world for 25 years and I will bring up whatever I feel will benefit me! I keep my answers 1-3 minutes long! If a hiring manager really wants to hire you, you will get hired even if you "f-up" on one, two or three of these by mentioning them during the interviews!!
With respect, Your giving bad advice for states that have pay transparency laws that make it illegal for recruiters to ask what the expected rate is when it should be in the job description by these laws; many states also make it illegal for recruiters to ask about past or current compensation as well. As a result, its neve ok for a recruiter or hiring manager to ask about the rate like that, and its a red flag if they do.
Theres no reason not to talk about compensation up front. Why waste either persons time? If you cannot afford it, no wasted time, if employee doesn't like your ceiling, no wasted time. I'm not doing 3 rounds of interviews to say no because of compensation near the end. Terrible advice.
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Is it okay to express your other interests when they ask you where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I got the job! It’s literally my dream job. I watched all your videos and bought your ebook. I nailed my interviews and negotiated a higher salary. I start in two weeks. 😁
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!
May I ask what your dream job is?
Me too nailed the interview!
Congrats 🎉🎈🎊🍾 you are definitely giving me motivation
Yea. This doesn’t sound fake at all. Totally believable
I never ever comment on videos… but after getting rejected by 50+ companies in 2021, I binged your videos for a week, & FINALLY! Got an offer from a company better than I ever imagined, you are doing Gods Work🙌🏻 thank you x100
Huge congratulations to you!!
To most of these I asked, WHO DOES THAT? 😮
I’m so glad you mentioned that people often get hired who don’t have 100% of the qualifications listed on the job description! I recently read a statistic that said men will apply for jobs if they meet 65% of the qualifications, whereas women feel they need 100# in order to apply. The job description is for the employer’s “dream” candidate, but if you are learning and eager to learn, that enthusiasm can get you the job!
Wel, then I guess that would make me a woman then.
I watched you videos. First thing was "Tell me about yourself".
I told him what I'm doing now, my last job (Related) and my past experience in Manufacturing and Assembly.
I also told him I have a couple of hobbies, Making Wine and Playing Bass. After that it became a conversation. He did explain what I would be doing and how my trainer would be with me. I got the job!
Just waiting on a start date.
Oh, he did ask me if I had questions.
I said, I watched these TH-cam videos and was told to ask questions. I said, "Ready?". He started laughing and said. "Go ahead" So I asked, he answered. Again, I got the job, waiting on a start date.
Thanks!
So good! 5:36 Focusing on that growth mindset was such an underrated part of this. Nobody has ALL the skills, but showing them you're the kind of person who can (and has) learned new skills quick is priceless in an interview.
Yes!!
Agreed. And even if you know things when you start, work evolves and people need to know how to learn and adapt.
@@HeatherMajors Exactly! Adaptability is such a valuable skill to have.
I agree, some employers look for someone who is trainable, other employers may want to do minimal training.. Usually you don't want the employers who are not ready to train and invest in their team.
Girl I cannot thank you enough! You helped me land a paid internship in September and I just accepted my first official job out of college! It's 5 mins away from my house, its in line with my degree and I'll be making 9k more than I was making at my internship! Ahh! Seriously, thank you!! 💜😄 I don't think I could have landed either job without your advise/videos.
I disagree with saying "I don't know" - depending on the type of interview that you're in.
I am part of the Technical Interview to become a Unity software developer at my current job. (I am not a Hiring Manager. I am also a developer, and candidates basically have to pass a round of resume/test/interview with people like myself who will know whether or not they are bs'ing their resume/skills/knowledge)
If we are interviewing a Mid or Senior level candidate: yea, we EXPECT you to know the answers to the questions we are asking. At least 85%-90% for Mid, and 100% for Senior.
But for Entry level devs, we do NOT expect you to know all the answers to the technical questions. You're allowed to miss a few.
Essentially we ask a series of beginner questions that we do expect Entry's to know, and allow them leniency to miss 1 or 2 of those questions.
And then we ask them some intermediate questions to see what their skill level actually is (some people are Junior/Entry on paper, but might actually be closer to Mid in skill/knowledge level)
But the biggest take-a-way is, for these technical interviews: if you dont know the answer to a question, at least SHOW them that you are eager to learn.
Ask them to repeat the question so you can write it down and learn more about that subject.
If you have to write down 90% of the questions... you probably won't get the job.
But you WILL get the experience and some additional knowledge to help you grow your current skill level.
Aside from the obvious, we basically can't be 100% honest with companies.. Most of us actually work for $$.. not because we actually enjoy going to work. Too bad we can't skip the bullshit and get to the point.
Used to interview with a partner who would ask the "Why do you want to work at X company?" question. Ugh. Waste of time and tells us nothing about whether the candidate will be good for the job.
Growth Mindset for the win. We just hired someone for our team that did not know some of the key software we supported. However, this person could prove that they are willing to research and learn. She has been a great asset to our team.
that just means you couldn't find someone that already knew the ropes.
You people have a weird habit of rewriting results.(yes you, talent acquisitions folk)
It's not like we don't notice.
@@MasterYoda389 Not to get into my employer's details, but we were hiring for custom software and if you don't work here you already you won't know it. So I don't think I am rewriting results. That is just how it works with custom programs.
Edit: I am not talent acquisition I am just a person who does the work and needed a coworker. I stand by my statement that this person willing to jump in and learn is the best skill I could ask for in my coworker.
So how did she phrase it?
Another tip I would give is the opposite of babbling. Don't give single word (Yes. No.) answers. I remember interviewing some did this and it was awkward. I'm waiting for them to elaborate and all I hear are crickets. I had to keep asking them to elaborate. Needless to say, that was the fastest interview I ever conducted.🥴
Also, sometimes it's hard to not ask a recruiter what role are they calling about when they contact you months after applying for a position. I remember receiving a call for an interview 5 MONTHS after I had applied for the job. I had just had surgery two days prior and was literally laying in a hospital bed when I got the call. So yes, I definitely struggled remembering what job I had applied for. Didn't remember applying for it, but still ended up getting the job!😉
The problem is at times, many hiring managers won't even consider you at all, if you don't already have 3-5 years of experience doing that very task/set of tasks, and that's it.. if you don't have that level of experience in the skill(s) already, you're done, and they'll be moving on to other candidates that may have that level of skill in those tasks instead.
I interviewed today with a highly reputable legal foundation. The HR recruiter talked about salary and benefits first. She needed to know if the package offered would be acceptable. If not, then no need to proceed further and waste each other’s time.
It has happened to me multiple times that I walk in to the interview and they tell me the role they are interviewing me for is not the one I applied for. I think "what role is this for" is a totally valid question and doesn't reflect the interviewee not knowing what they applied for, but is simply checking in with the interviewer to make sure they're on the same page.
Most job descriptions aren't very specific, beyond necessary skills (which are probably inflated), so it's perfectly acceptable to ask what the job actually is.
Reaching out to people in the company is a ridiculous suggestion. Unless the company is small, what a particular job title means is going to vary tremendously across teams within the company. And if the company is small, you probably don't know anyone there. (If the company is large, you STILL probably don't know anyone there...)
This channel was so helpful! I had a ton of interviews but by following the model you set I landed a top level position in a company. A dream job I expect to be at for years to come. I felt confident interviewing and multiple search committees commented so. Having stories handy was the most helpful advice. Thank you!
Got two offers and landed a great job leaving the military! Your videos on interview prep were so helpful especially since I’ve had a lot of leadership experiences but not ones easy to translate to civilian life. Thank you for the great information and support!
Great video! The problem with the money situation is that the position may pay well below what you can afford. People have bills to pay and even if they love the job and company they can’t take it because it’s unrealistic. I find that waiting until negotiations wastes so much time and energy on both sides. It would be great if more companies were transparent on having at least a salary range.
For technical interviews there are definitely times when I don't know the answer
Ugh sorry to see you partner with that company. I paid him for a resume that months later found out wasn’t ATS compliant or good. I lost out on 4 months work. Immediately got endless interviews after doing myself. Very sad and stressful time.
One thing that you said got my attention: “They believe in you, now you need to believe in you”.
I really have a lack of confidence and just got a new job, how to work it out? What do you recommend?
I am new here and already love your channel 👏🏽
Completely disagree with you on the remote benefit take. I did that and told them the #1 reason I am looking to work for a new company was my current company is forcing us back into the office and the fact I got hired by that company says you should take everything you say with a massive grain of salt. There also isn't millions of jobs that are remote that suit your experience, a seasoned and intelligent recruiter will understand this and know that you picked them because the job matches your skillset and experience/education.
Seriously, I honestly hate the pseudo-foot licking you have to do when searching the job market. If I cannot be honest I know I wont like working for you anyway, best of luck looking for your yes men.
I agree. That one should definitely be included in that list. A recruiter/employer could easily miss out on talented and qualified fits if this criterion is used.
I think it depends on whether the posts was advertised as remote. Then putting that as a priority wouldn't be a problem.
I had an interview last week with a company. I applied for a help desk job(IT), but they noticed that I have software development skillets as well. They hammered me more on that. They mentioned that they have a software development position. Is there a reason why they'd do that? Is it because they thought I'd be a better fit for that position? I did make it clear that I am not interested in development. My heart is in IT. That may have very well cost me the interview(it was last week), but I wanted to be upfront.
I watched all your videos and just landed a dream job I couldn't have even imagined getting this early in my career. I really appreciate all the professional advice in your videos. I had to wait until it was real before posting, but it is. My last job as a PM at a construction company they really couldn't find a role for me but with your advice I got into a real deal PM position with only 8 months of experience. I still know I could have done better in the interviews but I still did good enough to get a job I'm hardly even qualified for. Thanks for this video especially, a lot of times in life it really isn't about the good and what you think you know as much as the bad. If you can avoid the common human errors like you guys pointed out in this video people can see potential in you. Thanks for everything
I'm so glad that I listened to these tips! I'm definitely not going to say, I don't have this, this, or this, but I will say, I hope to gain experience for these skills as time goes on.
6:00 - 6:15 made me tear up a bit. That is what I really needed to hear. I had a family member that always told me to stop applying to major companies because I didn't have what it takes, but I would get interviews at some of them even though I didn't get the job offer. I just need to believe in myself, and be confident what I can offer and bring to the table
I watched a few videos prior to my 3 interview cycles for my dream job, which I got❤️ they really helped to refresh on interviewing & calmed me down. Thanks so much!
I got the job because of you and having my story tool box. Thank you
This channel was a great help in prepping for my job search and interviews. It helped me get a dream job - just wanted to share and recommend this channel for job searchers! 🙌🏼
Probably like many others who are in the situation of currently being jobless and wondering what im doing wrong, I have binged many of your videos and it has opened my eyes to actually see what im doing wrong. Hopefully I can get something soon as its been nearly 2 and a half months..
Regards compensation, I don’t want to be rude to the recruiter when they ask how much I am looking for. So, I tell them what I currently make plus 5k, include the benefits they give, and say, “so, I’m going to need beyond that to leave this position.”
Also, for the “do you have any questions” point. I always ask: could you give me a quick summary of what the day to day is like for the [job title]? Then as they describe it, I tell them all the reasons why I fit that perfectly. It helps me, helps them, and manages the awkwardness.
I generally save compensation questions for last. If someone is talking about remote or hybrid they probably didn’t read the jd or job announcement!
I just stumbled upon your videos this morning, and what a positive vibe! I’ll be job searching by the end of this year or so, and you give me so much hope that there’s a way around finding a job that aligns with my values, skills, and priorities. Thank you so much!
Life is seen differently from beginners vs amateurs. Liers, cheaters and corruption is everywhere ...honest people, integrity and justice will always battle on a daily basis. EEOC is a confirmation.
I missed this video, but wished I saw it before. Nevertheless, I got a great job in exactly what I wanted. Your videos helped me refresh my interviewing skills and new mindsets with answering in a CAR format. Thank you!!
Awesome video as always. The last question was definitely a good one for me, bc that’s what I had in mind, to apply for a role in customer service now but try to change it in about 6 months 😬. But how can we let the recruiter know that we’re willing to take another role if they believe there is a better match in the company?? 🤔🙏
Thanks for these tips! :) I like how you guys give extra info when you explain each point. I have a question though. What if they ask you a technical question (e.g. they ask something specific on Python or Selenium), but you don't know the answer? How should I handle something like that if saying "I don't know" is not good?
I asked my interviewer if she had any hesitations about me in the role. I felt bold enough to ask her this because I used to work with her and have a good rapport with her. This was a panel interview and I’m hindsight I would choose to word this a bit more eloquently.
A general theme im getting is to stay focused on selling yourself, instead of literally answering the question
Can you do a video about transitioning from self-employed to full-time employment? I never know how to explain why I'm leaving my business :(
Yes I have a video on that!
For job descriptions, I've seen plenty of job descriptions for highly technical positions that only list x,y, & z, but the job actually entails job responsibilities & skills for tasks A - K,... which the job hiring managers ask about & not just sticking to x, y, & z.. The point being that sometimes the person who puts in the job description is someone completely unfamiliar with the role, vs someone who is familiar with it. Or another one: The job description saying it's an entry-level role with entry-level pay, yet requiring intermediate to very advanced level certifications only a senior-level person in the job would have.
11:32 i disagree with that last one since when I interviewed for my last job .... I expressed interest in staying with the company and applying for another division in that company (after about 1 year in the first position)...not sure if that helped me get the job but anyway I was hired !
I look forward to leaving a "I got the job" comment on your videos 🤞🏾
Bravo on the CAR, Problem did not sit with me. so happy that its been replaced with context! yay! interview on Monday, so help me God.
Idk if I wanna just go with the whole interview process not knowing what's my compensation upfront.
On the interviewer side, I don't want to go through the whole interview process, only for the candidate to reject the job for low pay. Would save EVERYONE time if the job description included the pay range.
Don't ask what job "Which role is this for?" is very dependent on the role you applied to. In my case I applied to a General Software Engineer role at a company. Which covered everything from a L1 to a L6. Since I had a lot of experience as a Software QA Engineer but no experience in Software Engineering I assumed that I was shooting for the L1 position. I was told that they were looking to cover L2-L5 but would not tell me exactly what position I was interviewing for. I ended up not getting a position because they felt I didn't have a good enough grasp of the coding language I was using for the technical interview. Which isn't the case. However, one of the requirements of the interview was to walk them through my thought process when writing the code. That is difficult to do and I compare it to asking a musician or author being asked to explain their composition as they are writing it.
Thanks for such amazing content and helpful tips. I made it to the next round for a recruiting coordinator position. The next interview will include a writing exercise. Any idea what to expect and how to prepare?
When I have a job, my first question is about compensation just not to waste my time if it's below the one I have now.
When companies ask you "Why do you want to work here?" they're just looking to see if you were willing to jump through stupid hoops and pretend that you want to work for THEIR company in particular. Which is a joke. You don't. And if the interviewer was honest, they would admit they know that. They would admit you probably have more interviews with other companies scheduled next week.
Really it's the interviewee who should be asking, 'Why SHOULD I want to work here?"
8:19 if that's the case then why does the most marketable candidate always get the job instead of the most experienced or qualified?
Next month would make a year since I've been working at Staples I did good during my interview being mentally challenged I really didn't ask any of these questions she basically asked me If I can meet the requirements j said I may need help but once I learn I'll be able to do it. And I had bought certificates but not bragged just showed mid interview I had to take a professionalism class in college so that also helped. So now I get to work on time majority of the time the only time is when my bike catches a flat. And most of the time I beat one of the opening managers to work I hate to be late. Also the main reason most jobs didn't want to hire me they didn't want to be responsible if I had a seizure. Which is also what I told my interviewer during my interview.
Very valuable tips! Thank you
omg greatest collaboration ever, love it
Hi, I am going for an interview later this week and it's for a job that was not official advertised, I heard about the job from one of their employees. So I handed my CV in and the manager emailed me saying if I was still looking for employment. He didn't specify what role it was for or talk of salary or job description etc.
I am looking on startinf my career in accounting ( starting as a Bookkeeper/ accounts assistant).
I feel abit overwhelmed at what i am going to be asked.
What would you recommend I do to help prepare myself for a role in the firm?
I hate the fact that you basically want people to rub massage the HR team on an interview, thats the wrong mind set, Ive answered multiple times that I was applying to a job because they pay better. End of. Thats the reason I work, to put food in the table.
I believe interviews are just interviews. 😬😬😬😬
Hi Madeline,
If the work I did is very complicated, can I take the liberty to share my screen and explain the recruiter using a PPT that has the context, action and result?
Got a interview today 💪💪💪💪
Where you are wrong the compensation needs to be had to in the first conversation. Not your first topic I agree, but you have to be able to know if you're in same ballpark. Otherwise you're just wasting time,
At end of the day it's about whether the candidate can get the job done efficiently or not, why hiring process is so exhausting and dehumanizing for the candidates.
I just watched your How to Get a Job Out of State video. I have a question. I am applying to jobs throughout the USA because I don't have a set area that I'm interested in; I'm simply willing to move wherever a job that I am interested in is. How do I communicate this, if I need to? If not, what do I need to communicate about my willingness and flexibility?
Question - I had the interview with the hiring manager and move on to an interview with the team. I emailed the person scheduling the interviews to get more info about what that meeting will be like, but has not gotten back to me and I’m wondering about what it will be like
"I don't have the answer to that particular issue but I will find out for you asap!"
I interviewed for an internal management position but I applied at midnight, I was offered an interview at one and the interview was 4 hours later, so literally I had 2 hours to prepare for this interview via zoom, it was an hour and a half and I forgot to ask questions 😭 I had one question only and I think because of this I won’t get it, we will see 😬
Wow! How did it go?
@@setapartforhisglory1925 nothing yet 😩😬
Thank you for the tips!!
so I interviewed other companies before accepting a higher position in my company. would you say that when the interviewer asks why you want to leave?
It's illegal to ask for previous compensation in California.
I didn't know you can ask recruiters interview questions
About the second to last point, some interviewers were more like in a hurry to finish the interview, and had no chance to make questions. How to address in that case?
never say the truth in a job interview
Love this video!! well done
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I disagree with the I don't know bit. I can perhaps understand trying to thrill the interviewer but in my experience, if there's a question that I don't readily have the answer to for one reason or another I'm going to tell them I don't know and can reach out with an answer later. Instead of babbling which is what people do in order to not say I don't know.
They didn't answer the question directly. That would be what should you do during the interview if you are asked something you don't know. Instead they gave answers for what you should have done before the interview so that you don't say I don't know.
question some companies promote growth and career pathing should you show small interest in wanting to career path onward and upward
I wish I had watched this before my interview today😢 I did made couple mistakes mentioned here. Ugh.
Disagree on compensation, it should be in the job description or told to us on the first call so we don’t waste our time . Sure you can negotiate your salary but if it is 20k less then you made in your previous role then you would still get a new job making less. Don’t listen to these recruiters telling you not to talk about compensation and having them manipulate and gas light you. I would advise to speak with the recruiter about your skills and goals but also ask about salary on first call so you don’t waste each other’s time. I always do it and have gotten the job every time.
As an interviewer, the most bizarre thing I ever heard from a job applicant, referring to his former job, he suddenly blurted out "And I did NOT steal that money !"
How to negotiate effectively
The only thing I sometimes do an interview only because it's something I do naturally is I can sometimes babble on. I really try not to but sometimes a certain question might trigger it while I am answering.
4:04 what if money is your only motive for getting a new job
did you say rise up is the sleep app? because when we downloaded it, it looked like a balloon game. can you spell it in the next video, please?
The compensation take is pretty privileged. Like I get what you are trying to say; don’t focus solely on money. See, the problem with not mentioning compensation is there is a certain amount of money I need to live. If the job doesn’t meet that amount, I literally cannot afford to take the job. My apartment will kick me out if I can’t pay them, even if I tell them I got a super cool new job that isn’t about the money.
I’m sorry, but it’s a waste of my time and the interviewer’s time to entertain opportunities I can’t take. I don’t even apply to jobs that don’t offer a salary range. It’s disrespectful and workers have realized they don’t have to play games anymore.
Good stuff!
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@@SelfMadeMillennial 😀😀😀
Can I ask them about 401k and price matching?
Yeah I disagree with the last question too
What are some other questions you would recommend to ask? I’m always able to ask at least one but can never think of anymore
I did not get the job wished I knew why. I believe it was the lack of experience
How can talkin bout compensation get u in trouble? Will u get arrested?
Guessing that none of you have ever interviewed/recruited in Indian market. Recruiters do not look for the best candidate, they try to nail down the least suitable candidate to find their best candidate. And money is the first question and they'll grill down till the candidate gives the number.
Only thing everyone looking for a job should know: Approach potential employers as a partner or sales person looking to add value to the company rather than a desperate person looking for a salary. Stop looking at employers as your bosses and look at them as your partners.
What about the interviewer asking you questions you don't understand, I'll try to get clarity and will answer the best I can but my last interview I was given feedback that I didn't answer the question even though I am sure that I tried to but this has happened to me before so I am lost. I know I have also babbled in the past which I put down to nerves and anxiety when I have perceived an attack. No wonder people are embracing side hustle as interviews are getting worse over time!
Wait...they are going to train us for the role??
So those years of experience for entry level really are BS, huh?
What?? Do people actually reach out to people at companies before interviewing? That seems crazy to me.
Love the collaboration with Jonathan Javier. A very insightful video.thank you very much for uploading.
This was such a fun collaboration to do, thank you for watching!
i found that these 10 are standard (no brainers)
I lost on job opportunities because I talked too much.
I disagree on half of the 10 reasons!! I've been in the working world for 25 years and I will bring up whatever I feel will benefit me! I keep my answers 1-3 minutes long! If a hiring manager really wants to hire you, you will get hired even if you "f-up" on one, two or three of these by mentioning them during the interviews!!
With respect, Your giving bad advice for states that have pay transparency laws that make it illegal for recruiters to ask what the expected rate is when it should be in the job description by these laws; many states also make it illegal for recruiters to ask about past or current compensation as well.
As a result, its neve ok for a recruiter or hiring manager to ask about the rate like that, and its a red flag if they do.
Theres no reason not to talk about compensation up front. Why waste either persons time? If you cannot afford it, no wasted time, if employee doesn't like your ceiling, no wasted time. I'm not doing 3 rounds of interviews to say no because of compensation near the end. Terrible advice.
Pro Tip: you need to SEGMENT this video into "da 10 things"... soze da viewers can "fast-forward" or review #N...
humans dont know how to communicate. and its crazy. luckily we have self made milennial lol
Just don't tell big lies, and don't be brutally honest dither !
I didn't understand a single thing you said.