I have done that -- the third door strategy, offering to work for a limited time for free etc. And it does work, but there is a caveat; when I was around 22 a friend who was then 28 told me to make the most out of being middle class by pursuing [unpaid] working and learning opportunities while realising that it is because I have a cushion to fall back on that I can afford to do so. However, it is important to acknowledge that this is not an option for many people and engaging in these practices normalises unpaid work and contributes to greater systemic problem around inequality and who can or cannot afford to secure the best learning opportunities.
Agree, that the option to work for free is a luxury. I only looked for jobs to pay cause I had to pay bills and stuff. But I saved up money to earn that luxury of working free(working for learning opportunity). It's like working double to even the playing field. It is exhausting. One thing I would add, if you ever get ONE opportunity, MAXIMISE IT. It would lead to other paid opportunities. Also it took 7 years, several mental breakdowns, hundreds of sleepless nights to earn that luxury. It’s not impossible, but it breaks a person down without the right support.
Agreed! I think the industry plays a role too - doing free work is pretty frowned upon in the writing/copywriting world because it brings the market value down, especially when many older organisations already undervalue writers.
The reference rule in the US is such a joke 😂 I am from Poland, Europe and we don’t even have such a thing. What if the boss was super toxic? Ridiculous 😂
I don't know how it is in the UK, but i think in many countries you're legally required to destroy any application documents after not having accepted a person.
Ryan the videographer here - can confirm, my lighting has improved. P.S this really works!! I used this plenty of times after the day with Ali and now I’m working regular jobs because of it 😁
I love these tips! It’s actually so helpful especially because you had examples! Definitely shows me where I can improve and what things I’m doing well 🙏🏽
Hi Ali! I would love to see a video about “how to hire people” .. I think a lot of entrepreneurs are watching you, part of them are afraid of delegating tasks and others are willing to, but they don’t know what’s the right path to find a really qualified person to hire.
My org is doing research on the fairest and most predictive methods to accurately assess a candidate’s potential. The results are definitely not straightforward as some might portray. Happy to put you in contact with our researcher.
Some good tips but honestly dude, you’re also harsh. It’s a job. Are you paying millions of dollars for these job postings? Time to get a reality check. People want a job to live and support themselves. Just like you
As a career coach, I can tell you that the "one-page resume" isn't always the best route. Most of the time one page isn't enough for a senior corporate job. However, 6 pages? That's ridiculous. Never write more than two pages! NEVER! Avoid the objective statement because all you're saying there is "me me me", "give me this", "I want that"... Instead, write a profile summary that tells what you bring to the table and how can you help the company.
@@eduardochavacano unfortunately your look is part of the ecuation, but it doesn't have much weight this days (at least for the majority of jobs). Your performance is the key.
This is so excellent and extremely helpful! This also applies on how to build a successful business - it’s all about communication skills, people skills and giving out loads of value overtime for people. The marketplace will naturally pay for the value we put out overtime. Great video! Watched the whole thing! Loved!! ✨
I can't lie, while I do agree with Ali, most of these points seem redundant. It feels like writing a CV and Cover letter just isn't good enough. You have to send videos, Dm's, be a comedian, pass a vibe check? etc to land a job which is sad. The only thing worth considering is whether person A has the skills needed but I guess that isnt good enough anymore.
l agree with you mate. Investing is the key to maintaining your financial longevity. And not just any investment but an investment with guaranteed profitability.
It's sure to have an investment manager who has extensive investment knowledge, to earn returns on your investment on your behalf while monitoring investment growth.
I would like to be referred to a personal investment manager. I will also want to know if while he/she manages my Investment, do I still have access to my Investment to monitor and authorize any action on the Investment portfolio?
2022 has been a great year for me since I started investing in the cryptocurrency market. I'm making really huge profits on my investment as I started with 0.5 BTC and now I'm making 3.2 BTC
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Ali, great video as always. One small critique -- get anti-glare glasses. They would allow your viewers to pay better attention to you and what you're saying, and not the distracted by the ADHD side of their brain, with the count of the light sources that are in front of you :)
Glad you mentioned not being overeager. I've worked at FAANG and a well known gaming company as a recruiter and there were so many people that fanboyed way too hard that it was a turn off. We often gave them a chance but too much enthusiasm also translated to nervousness throughout the interview
@UC6951YmOw0sDJib1GTQt_jg yep. I've been in the position of caring too much about my role and it did hurt when I was treated poorly. one of those faang companies in particular was extremely toxic, but has an outward perception of being amazing, inclusive etc. meanwhile, my manager was gaslighting me and it still traumatizes me to this day, 6 years later. I wouldn't say I idealized it, but it's definitely harder to get reprimanded from a company you really love working at (and are proud to be at) vs a place that you feel so/so about. years later, I hear that many other people had similar experiences to me working there.
Can I ask if you saw nervousness as a big no-no when making the final decision? if so, what were the traits of people who appeared more confident and put together? Was it speech, appearance, body language? Only asking because I get extremely anxious and interview terribly despite being more than qualified, so I'm always working on improving that and some guidance would be much appreciated!
@@SaraSara-xh4hl a big no-no? not at all. an easy tip for nervous people is just to say "sorry, I'm a bit nervous" with a smile. that cuts through the tension and also gets people to sympathize with you. interviewers tend to really like candidates who are vulnerable (at least in the places where I enjoyed working! if they don't, it's probably not an ideal culture fit any way). try doing practice interviews with someone you trust. there are even services for this. trust me, it helps. you can even rehearse a couple q&as with yourself if you don't feel comfortable doing it with others. I also recommend doing some affirmations and visualizations. it sounds foo-foo, but there is research to support it. write out your interview day as ideally as it could have gone, and try to visualize yourself having completed the day successfully. this is what elite athletes do to help them win gold medals, it applies for a variety of situations. you don't need to overthink it, just write out a short basic retelling of your day, as if you were telling a friend what happened, and try to visualize it. if you have more questions, just let me know, I love to help!.
There is a book in our education system just about portfolio and CV’s but As 16 years old Iranian Student I always thought that my school books don’t teach valuable lessons. This video taught me how important that book was. Thank you 🙏
I don’t know what book your talking about but I’m one hundred percent sure there isn’t any information on strengthening a CV in the Iranian education system.
As a college student I've heard so many tips on how to write a resume and yet I still learned new things in this video. Thank you for being so candid and giving us valuable insight!!
I started being grumpy because I write formally and the fields I apply to often prefer that official formality-- and then I thought hey... Wait I don't actually like working for formal companies though. What if my style (that I just assumed I needed to have because it's how my professors taught me) is actually stopping modern new chill companies from even considering me? Much to think on. Thanks Ali.
Great tips. I teach at a US public university, in the business school. I've asked recruiters and hiring managers for advice, and some of them don't care about cover letters, but for the ones who do, Ali's absolutely right about the value of a cover letter! One of the biggest hurdles for people applying: unclear job postings. That's a TH-cam video all by itself. I've read way too many Corporate-speak mumbo-jumbo job posts that leave me wondering what the job is about. Two things learned from talking to recruiters looking to hire new college graduates: 1) Don't batch-send resumes. Customize each one to each job. Be thoughtful in showcasing your experiences by using the terms from their job posting. Not only does it show you've thought about how your experience maps, but your resume is more likely to make it past a computer screener (if they're using one) to a real human being. 2) Include your school projects - since a college degree is supposed to be what will help a person in the job market, highlight the projects, skills, software, etc you learned, that fit the job.
4:15 It's good that things worked out for her, but never offer your services or labor for free. You're essentially devaluing yourself, your education, and your skills.
I applied to dozens of jobs... But the one I actually got was from talking to a person on the way to the gym.. I was literally in my gym cloths... Never know where you'll find your in.
It's a bit double edged to suggest that people starting out should offer services for free (even if it's just for a month). First of all that could project a lack of confidence in abilities, second of all you don't want to start of with a weird power imbalance. Employees also have power in many cases because employers could potentially be struggling to find qualified candidates.
Hi Ali, I think you might want to reconsider your “make it easy” approach. Recommending people to offer to work for free can be a little toxic. Most people can’t afford a month without a paycheck and it would be dangerous to tell them they have to. I’m glad that worked out for you but I don’t think it should be the norm. Your work should always be paid. People who offer to work for free are very privileged and are ruining it for everyone else. I’d really appreciate it if you took that into account for future videos 🙏🙏
This is honestly one of the most helpful videos you have created Ali, and i have watched nearly all of them... Thank you so much for that man.. I really appreciate it
I'm currently changing my career and your video comes out right on time! These types of videos are the ones I like the most on your channel: informative, direct, and colloquial, it's like listening to a friend who gives you some tips!
oh man the ego "my general manager is 26, there was no way he would have gotten a cool job"... seriously, get off the ego trip...crash landings from those trips are painful.
Ali, great video and insight on the entire hiring process. I myself recognize that when applying for jobs, having to type up a unique CV oriented for that role becomes tiresome, but is less an onerous process and more of a passion project when you are super motivated for the role. I hope you may consider a future video discussing about work burnout, motivation, or finding (or rediscovering/rekindling) your purpose in life through your career. It's something that I think many of us struggle with, and I would hope to hear your team's thoughts on that in the future.
I edit resumes on the side and this gave really great advice! BIGGEST TAKEAWAY: MAKE IT EASY FOR SOMEONE TO HIRE YOU! Value your employer’s time. You want them to look at a resume and decide in 2 minutes that they want to interview you. Also never let your resume or cover letter say everything about you. Remain a little mysterious so you have things to talk about in your interview. Most employers aren’t reading your entire resume until they’ve decided to interview you anyway.
Haha. The only thing I learned from this is pretty basic. The only thing that matters is to do things that actively decrease your competition. If the competition is just you, you will get the job. If nobody sent in a video application and you were the one who did, you have decreased your competition by several orders of magnitude. Sliding into DM's automatically decreases you competition because it cuts out almost the entire application process. Most of the things said here were simply, "take steps to decrease your competition". Do things that stand out even if they aren't polished as the amount of others doing them is miniscule.
It is such a privilage to work for free for even several weeks... Not many can afford. If not having other job, most likely full time in a low-paying field or less - if u want to be homeless and sleep in a tent, then it's fine I guess. If that's just to make them say yes and expecting them to pay, I'd say it's super risky if you won't be able to make ends meet without the money.
I’ve watched enough videos from Ali to typecast it as ‘Family Friendly’ content in my mind. I could’ve sworn an F bomb made its way at 14:39 😆✌🏼. Still loving the content
I've saved this video because it's gold and will help me in the future. There's no excuse for not stepping up your resume game after watching and applying these nuggets. Thank you, Ali!
As a person working in R&D department of a big technology company and hired quite a few CS/EE student interns, I confirm all the suggestions in this video are gold. Especially, kids, please get rid of the corporate bullshit in your CV. And if you are looking for a technical student position, bragging about your student union leadership position, unfortunately is a huge mistake
Well, that's an awesome video if I ever saw one! I just finished this video and I absolutely want to repeat it and actually take notes and study it. Thank you man, we really need more of this in the self-help community.
I tried to sent email to a company which were not intend to hire ppl, asking for a chance of summer internship. Later they replied with an opportunity of interview! I used to be shy and scared to send mails but after all, it doesn’t harm to give it a try!
Our last 3 hires used the DM tactic (One even DMing another employee and asking them to send their contact info to me)! This video is now my go to for giving advice! Your point about, "What can you, as the applicant, do for me?" is solid! "Banger" video!
As someone with an HR background and a youtuber, I'd admit you have done a great deal of recruiting work. Even more than a regular entry -level recruiter would do reviewing PERSONALLY (aka with no help of ATS machine). But I won't do any video interviews before I talk to someone in the company. This is my time and my youtube channel (or any other social media account or a portfolio that an applicant may have intentionally to introduce to you), is my business card. You should understand after sometime who you want and who is the priority you will chase after to do the quality WORK for your firm.
It all depends on the company you apply to! This applies to companies that are more laid back and pro friendly environments! Not for a corporate setting....
Graduating from uni this year and heading into postgrad stuff but I have been having trouble landing internships and potential job offers. Definitely gonna be referring to this again and again!
I always got every job I applied for by simply tailoring my letter and cv to the company, from tone of voice to slight branding / color matching so it looks familiar to them. Then I’d make sure to focus on telling and showing them what I could do for them with my skills and experience.
Great video. I hired an employee today only after his persistence to DM me for over two months. I did not have a position earlier but as a vacancy arose, his name came to my mind and I thought to check him out before advertising the post. Ali is spot on about human psyche.
Great tips. Look, I know you type 146 words per minute, but I recommend that you slow down your rate of speech a tad. Just a tad. That way 2nd language intermediate learners can understand you. I'd say only advanced or native speakers can understand you. Your voice quality & intonation are top notch.
Amazing video. Great platform that makes everyone that identify with him smile. For my first time hearing about making money online I doubted it until I gave it a trial with Frederick Kurt and I decided to be investing
Ali, I'm sorry but this is a ridiculous amount of work to put into an application and your attitude is terrible. You've ignored the fact that an applicant will have other places to apply to, possibly over 20. All of this work you're recommending people do would be unique to each company they apply to and would require an extreme amount of time and creative work. Encouraging people to do work for you for free as part of the application process and also suggesting that they work for free for a month to see how things work out represents the worst practices in the world of employment.
He doesn't say people have to work for free. I wouldn't do that either, because I know what I bring to the table. He's talking about 20-year-old college people who might not have the formal qualification and/or references for a job. For them it might be an opportunity to get their foot into the door. Apart from that, putting one hour of research and writing into an application is not too much. Employers know, when you just send out the same application to each one.
@@mallagallabumbum8209 An hour? This is days of work per application. Also Ali specifically mentions people offering to work for him for free for a month, saying that's an example to follow.
So i would consider this as a red flag, of offering a service without payment. Where is the confidence? it sounds like: 'maybe i'm not good enough but i don't really know and im afraid of him being upset with me,...' so I would never do this, be confident of yourself and know your worth something
I've used the third door. Apprenticeship working with metal, 6 years of working at that company while studying mech engineering, then applied for a job at an engineering company which my previous company had been fabricating components for. Went there in motorcycle clothes and the work shirt of my current employer, passed the bro vibe and signalled the ready-for-work attitude, later went for a more detailed half day of getting to know each other, in spotless clothes to bring it home. Now I'm a very very close 2nd candidate, they are discussing adding me to the team too with management.
I think employers have a lot of potential to change how they hire to get more towards what they are looking for. For example, your hiring a videographer, in the job ad, give them a brief and ask them to film a 3 Min video. You are hiring a writer, get them to write or edit copy that is relevant to your business. When I got my last role, I had to complete a mini assignment and produce a 2 pages report. It helps the employeer see proof of quality but helps weed out employees who dont actually enjoy the day to day grind
Omg Thank you for making this video It has changed my life, Still being a student, before watching this i had 6 pages of rejections But now 5 organizations want to hire me for an internship at the same time, and one is even offering a permanent job as well Thank you for changing my life. I am sharing it with whoever needs this
Bro awesome video! The level of organization behind your businesses are insane! You HAVE TO make a video going over your business organization structure. It would be very insightful for TH-camrs and entrepeneurs!
27:35 You'd have to be very careful about insinuating bad behaviour when giving a reference. (excluding criminality/gross misconduct) That could potentially open you up to legal action if you couldn't prove your claims. At least in financial services, a basic factual reference is the norm.
exactly - that's why employers are always careful to never say bad things in a reference call, and exactly why employers ringing an ex-employer for a reference are keeping their ears out for anything other than a glowing recommendation :)
Right, gotcha. Very fine line to walk though. You can tell I’ve been concerned about ex employers being too honest x) Thanks for the reply Ali, your videos have really helped me over the years.
If I could get rid of anything it would be the letters of recommendation in college and grad school applications. It’s good that jobs usually don’t call references though in my experience
Interesting but not relevant, I think, for all job fields. For me, I'm pretty sure it's not the norm, and in some cases not legal, for a company to take you on without pay. Portfolios are not a thing either in some professions, like loan processing. Also for corporate jobs, I think it does tend to be less obvious who is reading your CV, assuming that a person reads it at all and not just a bot. I understand what he was saying about buzzwords, but for people applying to jobs where a computer program is approving your resume before it ever gets to a person, those buzzwords might be essential. I guess this could be part of knowing the 'vibe' of a company, but I'm not sure it's going to be obvious which companies rely on it (depending on your profession). Overall, I'm not familiar with the channel, and I guess I wasn't expecting the video to be so tailored to the 'creator'/humanities type of profession, so perhaps just my bad.
Honestly, I have learnt a lot from this video and I have been making mistakes mentioned here. Will apply some of these tips and see how it goes. Great video 💯
Great advice Ali..at least you're highlighting the new reality of the hiring expectations in Startups vs what unis and many recruitment advisors still teach...The Dear Sir/ Madam.. is one example....
I don't usually comment on videos but this was a huge f@#! ing Atomic bomb bro. loved it, so much value and entertainment in one video. it was not something I personally needed at that moment, but I watched it anyway because it was great.
I don't know what your current employees must be feeling about cold calling their shortfalls and what they didn't do right on the internet. but your inputs were pretty well laid out and organised. as we grow bigger in our occupations, we tend to become recklessly honest. watch out. however one of the best and useful videos on your channel. good luck
Question…. Re typos, what about dyslexic people. I think using technology can mostly compensate for it, but not always. However dyslexic people can be incredibly creative, see patterns others don’t and create a big picture. It comes with positives and negatives. How would you advise they handle this? Mention they are dyslexic but have lots of other skills, or not mention it and risk the judgement of poor spelling/grammar etc. (Yes yes I’m dyslexic.)
It Gets even more wild!! It wrote a cv from david Goggins!!! But it's the references that are Crazy!! Would you higher this Guy from the references alone! the cvs nothing compared to the references!! here we go Absolutely! Let’s push the boundaries of absurdity and hilarity with these over-the-top, ludicrous references, perfectly fitting for the extreme, no-holds-barred persona of David Goggins. References: • The Wind: • “Every time Goggins runs, I try to slow him down. But nah, he just runs faster, and now I’m the one gasping for air. Honestly, I’m thinking of retiring-this man is making me look bad.” • Goggins’ Fridge: • “Most people open me up for a snack or a cold drink. Goggins? He opens me up to yell at the lettuce for being weak. I’m terrified every time he approaches.” • Goggins’ Bed: • “I’m supposed to provide comfort and rest, but Goggins just stares at me, calling me a ‘soft, lazy excuse for a piece of furniture.’ He hasn’t slept in me in years, and honestly, I’m relieved.” • His Heart: • “I beat at 200 BPM just to keep up with his insane workouts. At this point, I’m considering unionizing with the lungs and muscles. We need hazard pay.” • The Sun: • “I rise every day, thinking, ‘Today, I’ll finally catch Goggins sleeping.’ Nope. He’s already run 50 miles, done 1,000 push-ups, and called me a ‘weak, lazy ball of gas.’ I’m exhausted just trying to keep up.” • The Concept of Rest Days: • “I tried to introduce myself to Goggins once. He laughed, did a hundred burpees, and said, ‘Nice try, cupcake.’ I haven’t been back since.” • Goggins’ Shoes: • “He doesn’t even wear me anymore. He says I’m for ‘soft people’ and runs barefoot on gravel. I’m just collecting dust in the corner, hoping I don’t end up in the trash.” • The Grim Reaper: • “I showed up to take Goggins once. He chased me for 50 miles, did pull-ups on my scythe, and asked if I was ready to die. I’m not ashamed to say I ran.” • His Reflection in the Mirror: • “Every morning, I brace myself. He looks at me, calls me a ‘soft, lazy punk,’ then does 1,000 sit-ups while maintaining eye contact. I’m traumatized.” • The Ghost of Goggins’ Past: • “I tried to haunt him once, remind him of his struggles. He turned around, gave me a 2-hour motivational speech, then challenged me to a marathon. I’ve been in therapy ever since.” • His Alarm Clock: • “Every morning, I’m set to go off at 3 AM. But Goggins is already up, calling me a ‘pathetic excuse for motivation.’ I’m just here for decoration at this point.” • Protein Powder: • “I’ve seen bodybuilders, athletes, the works. But Goggins? He mixes me with gravel and nails. Calls it his ‘morning shake.’ I’m scared of what’s next.” • Goggins’ Running Trails: • “We thought we’d seen it all-rain, snow, heatwaves. But nothing prepared us for Goggins. He doesn’t just run-he screams at us, calls us ‘lazy pieces of dirt,’ and makes us wish we could move to avoid him.” • Motivation Posters: • “We were supposed to inspire people. But Goggins tears us down, says we’re ‘soft reminders for weak people,’ and then proceeds to do things we didn’t even know were possible. We’ve started questioning our purpose.” • The Concept of Limits: • “I used to exist. Then Goggins showed up. Now I’m just a myth people tell their kids when they want to scare them into hard work.” • The Road to Success: • “I’m supposed to be difficult, full of challenges. But Goggins ran over me, paved a new road, and called it ‘Tuesday.’ Now I’m just a shortcut for everyone else.” • Fear: • “I tried to get inside Goggins’ head once. He laughed, did a 100-mile run, and told me to ‘get comfortable being uncomfortable.’ I’ve been hiding ever since.” These references are as wild, hilarious, and extreme as the persona of David Goggins, each one turning everyday objects and concepts into comical, over-the-top stories that reflect his intense, unyielding character.
If one should not write dear sir/madam or dear hiring manager than what should be written instead? in corporate world many times no one knows the name of the person who's hiring, whats the best way to address them?
Loved the video. The last tip got stuck in my head about doing your job really well. What if you’ve made mistakes in your job, but are enthusiastic to learn? I jumped into a new student position while finishing my master and it has been a bumpy road. I am afraid of what others will think about my performance, which hasn’t been great because of several factors (inexperience, mentoring, among others). What advice could you give when you have not done the job as good as you actually want and feel paralyzed because of the mistakes you’ve done?
Hey,Ali Abdaal.I really fall in love with your videos.And the thing is I really tried hard to imitate your way of speaking😅I mean the speed of your speech.But there is no way to speak like you😄.I'm a big fan of you
Just recently subscribed to your channel, and I LOVE your content. Thanks for these insightful tips!! I understand it's more geared towards careers in more creative fields, but I'm wondering if these can be applied to healthcare resume/CVs and what that would look like exactly. I know you no longer work in that space, but do you have any insights on how to stand out when applying for healthcare-related jobs (e.g. pharmacy, medicine, nursing, etc.)?
As someone who hires people, the cold calling/cold emailing is the most annoying thing to me. If it’s not listed, then I don’t have openings, especially in the budget strapped non-profit world. I post jobs when I need them, otherwise I have not allotted time to figuring out how to add another person to my staff, which is much more time consuming than people think. Also, the forging false friendships just to ask me weeks later for a position in my department is really heartbreaking and a huge turn off. The person comes off as manipulative and I feel deceived and then fearful of genuinely nice coworkers. I think showing interest and asking advice is great, but make your interest in the person genuine, otherwise it can leave them feeling used. Generally, these are good bits of advice for many fields, but be careful applying them to places where they might not be appropriate. Also, be kind. I can teach most people anything, and while I want to see the basic education and skill requirements of the job, I hire 99% on personality and if you’re a good fit for the team, I am willing to train you on the specifics.
I got my current job through your 2nd tip: Sliding into DMs. I always learn a lot from your videos. Thanks a lot for always motivating me Ali, I've just started my TH-cam channel based on the tips you've shared. Always look forward to your content.
The people I'd want to hire me probably already have money managers and/or are used to turning folks down for that, though Obviously i will try, but the attempts have to be smart to stand out from the spam And or maybe it's just a numbers game... Yeah a lot of it will just be reasonably good strategy Your video is very helpful. Best wishes Ali!!
Thanks for this video!! This is all great but most might only work for a candidate applying to work at a start up or creative company. If you have more than 4 or 5 years of relevant work experience or transferrable work skills and want work in corporate or Tech, I'm not sure how many of these still apply. Some good tips nonetheless and I will definitely be using the ones I can.
27:48 - that's British/American-speak I was once in US and you never know there, whether "Great" meant "Good" or "Bad", you have to "read between the lines" It's not the same across the world though That's apparently one of the reasons it's hard for Russians to get to American universities - Russian people are reasonably direct and references possibly don't contain enough glorification (and writing university references is not a common thing either)
I have done that -- the third door strategy, offering to work for a limited time for free etc. And it does work, but there is a caveat; when I was around 22 a friend who was then 28 told me to make the most out of being middle class by pursuing [unpaid] working and learning opportunities while realising that it is because I have a cushion to fall back on that I can afford to do so. However, it is important to acknowledge that this is not an option for many people and engaging in these practices normalises unpaid work and contributes to greater systemic problem around inequality and who can or cannot afford to secure the best learning opportunities.
Agree, that the option to work for free is a luxury. I only looked for jobs to pay cause I had to pay bills and stuff. But I saved up money to earn that luxury of working free(working for learning opportunity). It's like working double to even the playing field. It is exhausting. One thing I would add, if you ever get ONE opportunity, MAXIMISE IT. It would lead to other paid opportunities. Also it took 7 years, several mental breakdowns, hundreds of sleepless nights to earn that luxury. It’s not impossible, but it breaks a person down without the right support.
Valuable point. Thanks.
Absolutely! I was practically yelling this.
Well said, I was looking for this
Agreed! I think the industry plays a role too - doing free work is pretty frowned upon in the writing/copywriting world because it brings the market value down, especially when many older organisations already undervalue writers.
The reference rule in the US is such a joke 😂 I am from Poland, Europe and we don’t even have such a thing. What if the boss was super toxic? Ridiculous 😂
Always gets inspried by your video. I am looking for a job right now and this is a great content for me. Thank you!
I don't know how it is in the UK, but i think in many countries you're legally required to destroy any application documents after not having accepted a person.
To stand out show how you can add value in a simple way
Loved this video
Ryan the videographer here - can confirm, my lighting has improved.
P.S this really works!!
I used this plenty of times after the day with Ali and now I’m working regular jobs because of it 😁
Wooo
congrats ryan☺️🥳
@@ninakoch1799 Thank you so much :)
Woah!! Really inspiring
I love these tips! It’s actually so helpful especially because you had examples! Definitely shows me where I can improve and what things I’m doing well 🙏🏽
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Ali! I would love to see a video about “how to hire people” .. I think a lot of entrepreneurs are watching you, part of them are afraid of delegating tasks and others are willing to, but they don’t know what’s the right path to find a really qualified person to hire.
Fully agree. Btw, @ali if you need help with this … I work as an Headhunter for more than 10 yrs and happy to develop something together
My org is doing research on the fairest and most predictive methods to accurately assess a candidate’s potential. The results are definitely not straightforward as some might portray. Happy to put you in contact with our researcher.
I love how Ali keeps saying "half an hour for a job application" and I'm here needing 2/3 hours to apply to only one job lmao
Freeze frame at 7:42. Time to edit Sam Bankman-Freid out!
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Some good tips but honestly dude, you’re also harsh. It’s a job.
Are you paying millions of dollars for these job postings?
Time to get a reality check. People want a job to live and support themselves. Just like you
As a career coach, I can tell you that the "one-page resume" isn't always the best route. Most of the time one page isn't enough for a senior corporate job. However, 6 pages? That's ridiculous. Never write more than two pages! NEVER!
Avoid the objective statement because all you're saying there is "me me me", "give me this", "I want that"... Instead, write a profile summary that tells what you bring to the table and how can you help the company.
Career coaches are such scams
in the end, when you go the interview, it will all boil down to how you look.
@@eduardochavacano unfortunately your look is part of the ecuation, but it doesn't have much weight this days (at least for the majority of jobs). Your performance is the key.
@@ArtemioSilva xD
@@OOzd95 seems like I deleted my reply 🤯
This is so excellent and extremely helpful! This also applies on how to build a successful business - it’s all about communication skills, people skills and giving out loads of value overtime for people. The marketplace will naturally pay for the value we put out overtime. Great video! Watched the whole thing! Loved!! ✨
Couldn’t agree more! Definitely using these skills!
@@khalilahd. Yay! Congratulations on growing your channel and monetizing your knowledge not too long ago! Keep being great, Khalilah! ☺️
I can't lie, while I do agree with Ali, most of these points seem redundant. It feels like writing a CV and Cover letter just isn't good enough. You have to send videos, Dm's, be a comedian, pass a vibe check? etc to land a job which is sad. The only thing worth considering is whether person A has the skills needed but I guess that isnt good enough anymore.
If you don't find a way to multiply your money, one day you'll wake up and realize that the money you thought you had is gone. Investment is key.
l agree with you mate. Investing is the
key to maintaining your financial
longevity. And not just any investment
but an investment with guaranteed
profitability.
Most investment failures and losses usually occur when you invest without
proper guidance and analysis of the
investment risk and profit percentage.
It's sure to have an investment manager who has extensive investment knowledge, to earn returns on your investment on your behalf while monitoring investment growth.
I would like to be referred to a personal investment manager. I will also want to know if while he/she manages my Investment, do I still have access to my Investment to monitor and authorize any action on the Investment portfolio?
2022 has been a great year for me since I started investing in the cryptocurrency market. I'm making really huge profits on my investment as I started with 0.5 BTC and now
I'm making 3.2 BTC
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Ali, great video as always. One small critique -- get anti-glare glasses. They would allow your viewers to pay better attention to you and what you're saying, and not the distracted by the ADHD side of their brain, with the count of the light sources that are in front of you :)
Glad you mentioned not being overeager. I've worked at FAANG and a well known gaming company as a recruiter and there were so many people that fanboyed way too hard that it was a turn off. We often gave them a chance but too much enthusiasm also translated to nervousness throughout the interview
@UC6951YmOw0sDJib1GTQt_jg yep. I've been in the position of caring too much about my role and it did hurt when I was treated poorly. one of those faang companies in particular was extremely toxic, but has an outward perception of being amazing, inclusive etc. meanwhile, my manager was gaslighting me and it still traumatizes me to this day, 6 years later. I wouldn't say I idealized it, but it's definitely harder to get reprimanded from a company you really love working at (and are proud to be at) vs a place that you feel so/so about. years later, I hear that many other people had similar experiences to me working there.
Can I ask if you saw nervousness as a big no-no when making the final decision? if so, what were the traits of people who appeared more confident and put together? Was it speech, appearance, body language?
Only asking because I get extremely anxious and interview terribly despite being more than qualified, so I'm always working on improving that and some guidance would be much appreciated!
@@SaraSara-xh4hl a big no-no? not at all. an easy tip for nervous people is just to say "sorry, I'm a bit nervous" with a smile. that cuts through the tension and also gets people to sympathize with you. interviewers tend to really like candidates who are vulnerable (at least in the places where I enjoyed working! if they don't, it's probably not an ideal culture fit any way).
try doing practice interviews with someone you trust. there are even services for this. trust me, it helps. you can even rehearse a couple q&as with yourself if you don't feel comfortable doing it with others.
I also recommend doing some affirmations and visualizations. it sounds foo-foo, but there is research to support it. write out your interview day as ideally as it could have gone, and try to visualize yourself having completed the day successfully. this is what elite athletes do to help them win gold medals, it applies for a variety of situations. you don't need to overthink it, just write out a short basic retelling of your day, as if you were telling a friend what happened, and try to visualize it.
if you have more questions, just let me know, I love to help!.
@@wge621 thank you! I've tried that line before and I got berated so I'm glad to know there's nothing wrong with admitting it
There is a book in our education system just about portfolio and CV’s but As 16 years old Iranian Student I always thought that my school books don’t teach valuable lessons. This video taught me how important that book was. Thank you 🙏
what's the name of this book mahdiar?
داداش منظورت چه کتابیه؟
Name of the book?
are we living in the same country bro
I don’t know what book your talking about but I’m one hundred percent sure there isn’t any information on strengthening a CV in the Iranian education system.
As a college student I've heard so many tips on how to write a resume and yet I still learned new things in this video. Thank you for being so candid and giving us valuable insight!!
Writing Without Bullshit by Josh Bernoff is required reading, IMO. I keep it at my desk as a constant reminder to write clearly and get to the point.
I started being grumpy because I write formally and the fields I apply to often prefer that official formality-- and then I thought hey... Wait I don't actually like working for formal companies though. What if my style (that I just assumed I needed to have because it's how my professors taught me) is actually stopping modern new chill companies from even considering me? Much to think on. Thanks Ali.
Great tips. I teach at a US public university, in the business school. I've asked recruiters and hiring managers for advice, and some of them don't care about cover letters, but for the ones who do, Ali's absolutely right about the value of a cover letter!
One of the biggest hurdles for people applying: unclear job postings. That's a TH-cam video all by itself. I've read way too many Corporate-speak mumbo-jumbo job posts that leave me wondering what the job is about.
Two things learned from talking to recruiters looking to hire new college graduates:
1) Don't batch-send resumes. Customize each one to each job. Be thoughtful in showcasing your experiences by using the terms from their job posting. Not only does it show you've thought about how your experience maps, but your resume is more likely to make it past a computer screener (if they're using one) to a real human being.
2) Include your school projects - since a college degree is supposed to be what will help a person in the job market, highlight the projects, skills, software, etc you learned, that fit the job.
Seriously, thank you so much for this advice. I immediately revised my resume with this.
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I thought I was the only one for like half an hour
same
They are now
4:15 It's good that things worked out for her, but never offer your services or labor for free. You're essentially devaluing yourself, your education, and your skills.
That’s true. This is basically a breeding ground for exploitation.
examples of bull sh**? just watch your own videos about coffee and how you are suddenly a productivity guru.
Where can I get those MacBook skin? 😍
I applied to dozens of jobs... But the one I actually got was from talking to a person on the way to the gym.. I was literally in my gym cloths... Never know where you'll find your in.
It's a bit double edged to suggest that people starting out should offer services for free (even if it's just for a month). First of all that could project a lack of confidence in abilities, second of all you don't want to start of with a weird power imbalance. Employees also have power in many cases because employers could potentially be struggling to find qualified candidates.
Hi Ali, I think you might want to reconsider your “make it easy” approach. Recommending people to offer to work for free can be a little toxic. Most people can’t afford a month without a paycheck and it would be dangerous to tell them they have to. I’m glad that worked out for you but I don’t think it should be the norm. Your work should always be paid. People who offer to work for free are very privileged and are ruining it for everyone else. I’d really appreciate it if you took that into account for future videos 🙏🙏
This is honestly one of the most helpful videos you have created Ali, and i have watched nearly all of them... Thank you so much for that man.. I really appreciate it
So glad!
Its very easy to read her email and number... might want to re-edit
I'm currently changing my career and your video comes out right on time! These types of videos are the ones I like the most on your channel: informative, direct, and colloquial, it's like listening to a friend who gives you some tips!
This video just shows how hard it is to get a job. You somehow have to read the minds of the employer and do free work to get a job.
Okay okay !! This is a great video !! But is he using a MacBook as a stand for his MacBook 🤣🤣🤣 I can’t stop thinking about it 😭😭 I need an answer lol
oh man the ego "my general manager is 26, there was no way he would have gotten a cool job"... seriously, get off the ego trip...crash landings from those trips are painful.
Ali, great video and insight on the entire hiring process. I myself recognize that when applying for jobs, having to type up a unique CV oriented for that role becomes tiresome, but is less an onerous process and more of a passion project when you are super motivated for the role. I hope you may consider a future video discussing about work burnout, motivation, or finding (or rediscovering/rekindling) your purpose in life through your career. It's something that I think many of us struggle with, and I would hope to hear your team's thoughts on that in the future.
Incredible tips but right now I am not looking for job.
Mera issue transition ka he
Thoda mehnat aur karni he..
Job to hum kabhi bhi le lenge...
I edit resumes on the side and this gave really great advice! BIGGEST TAKEAWAY: MAKE IT EASY FOR SOMEONE TO HIRE YOU! Value your employer’s time. You want them to look at a resume and decide in 2 minutes that they want to interview you. Also never let your resume or cover letter say everything about you. Remain a little mysterious so you have things to talk about in your interview. Most employers aren’t reading your entire resume until they’ve decided to interview you anyway.
Haha. The only thing I learned from this is pretty basic.
The only thing that matters is to do things that actively decrease your competition.
If the competition is just you, you will get the job. If nobody sent in a video application and you were the one who did, you have decreased your competition by several orders of magnitude.
Sliding into DM's automatically decreases you competition because it cuts out almost the entire application process.
Most of the things said here were simply, "take steps to decrease your competition".
Do things that stand out even if they aren't polished as the amount of others doing them is miniscule.
It is such a privilage to work for free for even several weeks... Not many can afford. If not having other job, most likely full time in a low-paying field or less - if u want to be homeless and sleep in a tent, then it's fine I guess. If that's just to make them say yes and expecting them to pay, I'd say it's super risky if you won't be able to make ends meet without the money.
Ali you are becoming rather glib and pretentious.
Hey Ali, I never thanked you. Couple of months ago I used this video as a reference while crafting my resume and got into the first "job" I applied.
I’ve watched enough videos from Ali to typecast it as ‘Family Friendly’ content in my mind. I could’ve sworn an F bomb made its way at 14:39 😆✌🏼. Still loving the content
uh oh
I've saved this video because it's gold and will help me in the future. There's no excuse for not stepping up your resume game after watching and applying these nuggets. Thank you, Ali!
lol no
You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.
Zig Ziglar
As a person working in R&D department of a big technology company and hired quite a few CS/EE student interns, I confirm all the suggestions in this video are gold. Especially, kids, please get rid of the corporate bullshit in your CV. And if you are looking for a technical student position, bragging about your student union leadership position, unfortunately is a huge mistake
Well, that's an awesome video if I ever saw one!
I just finished this video and I absolutely want to repeat it and actually take notes and study it. Thank you man, we really need more of this in the self-help community.
People shouldn't work for free. That's opening the door to be taken advantaged of and contributes to exploitation of labor.
Spot on Ali! Leading with value is probably the best tip among all. Good luck in the future everyone, this is a phenomenal video to learn from!
Couldn’t agree more! Definitely helpful
I tried to sent email to a company which were not intend to hire ppl, asking for a chance of summer internship. Later they replied with an opportunity of interview! I used to be shy and scared to send mails but after all, it doesn’t harm to give it a try!
I got the job!!!!!
@@F91RPG Congratulations!!!
Our last 3 hires used the DM tactic (One even DMing another employee and asking them to send their contact info to me)! This video is now my go to for giving advice! Your point about, "What can you, as the applicant, do for me?" is solid! "Banger" video!
As someone with an HR background and a youtuber, I'd admit you have done a great deal of recruiting work.
Even more than a regular entry -level recruiter would do reviewing PERSONALLY (aka with no help of ATS machine). But I won't do any video interviews before I talk to someone in the company. This is my time and my youtube channel (or any other social media account or a portfolio that an applicant may have intentionally to introduce to you), is my business card. You should understand after sometime who you want and who is the priority you will chase after to do the quality WORK for your firm.
It all depends on the company you apply to! This applies to companies that are more laid back and pro friendly environments! Not for a corporate setting....
Graduating from uni this year and heading into postgrad stuff but I have been having trouble landing internships and potential job offers. Definitely gonna be referring to this again and again!
I always got every job I applied for by simply tailoring my letter and cv to the company, from tone of voice to slight branding / color matching so it looks familiar to them. Then I’d make sure to focus on telling and showing them what I could do for them with my skills and experience.
Great video. I hired an employee today only after his persistence to DM me for over two months. I did not have a position earlier but as a vacancy arose, his name came to my mind and I thought to check him out before advertising the post. Ali is spot on about human psyche.
Great tips. Look, I know you type 146 words per minute, but I recommend that you slow down your rate of speech a tad. Just a tad. That way 2nd language intermediate learners can understand you. I'd say only advanced or native speakers can understand you. Your voice quality & intonation are top notch.
I got my first job this past Friday :)
Can u do a video of how u got into cambridge uni
Great video! Should have been named as ultimate guide on how to get a job! Thank you for very thoughtful and valuable summary 👏🏼
You're very welcome!
Amazing video. Great platform that makes everyone that identify with him smile. For my first time hearing about making money online I doubted it until I gave it a trial with Frederick Kurt and I decided to be investing
Ali, I'm sorry but this is a ridiculous amount of work to put into an application and your attitude is terrible. You've ignored the fact that an applicant will have other places to apply to, possibly over 20. All of this work you're recommending people do would be unique to each company they apply to and would require an extreme amount of time and creative work. Encouraging people to do work for you for free as part of the application process and also suggesting that they work for free for a month to see how things work out represents the worst practices in the world of employment.
He doesn't say people have to work for free. I wouldn't do that either, because I know what I bring to the table. He's talking about 20-year-old college people who might not have the formal qualification and/or references for a job. For them it might be an opportunity to get their foot into the door.
Apart from that, putting one hour of research and writing into an application is not too much. Employers know, when you just send out the same application to each one.
@@mallagallabumbum8209 An hour? This is days of work per application. Also Ali specifically mentions people offering to work for him for free for a month, saying that's an example to follow.
I was thinking the same thing
The laptop is very annoying 🙂😐
So i would consider this as a red flag, of offering a service without payment. Where is the confidence? it sounds like: 'maybe i'm not good enough but i don't really know and im afraid of him being upset with me,...' so I would never do this, be confident of yourself and know your worth something
I've used the third door. Apprenticeship working with metal, 6 years of working at that company while studying mech engineering, then applied for a job at an engineering company which my previous company had been fabricating components for. Went there in motorcycle clothes and the work shirt of my current employer, passed the bro vibe and signalled the ready-for-work attitude, later went for a more detailed half day of getting to know each other, in spotless clothes to bring it home. Now I'm a very very close 2nd candidate, they are discussing adding me to the team too with management.
Thanks for this upload Ali! This'll probably be the video I rewatch like 10 times before submitting my CV & CL to any position
I think employers have a lot of potential to change how they hire to get more towards what they are looking for. For example, your hiring a videographer, in the job ad, give them a brief and ask them to film a 3 Min video. You are hiring a writer, get them to write or edit copy that is relevant to your business. When I got my last role, I had to complete a mini assignment and produce a 2 pages report. It helps the employeer see proof of quality but helps weed out employees who dont actually enjoy the day to day grind
Omg
Thank you for making this video
It has changed my life,
Still being a student, before watching this i had 6 pages of rejections
But now 5 organizations want to hire me for an internship at the same time, and one is even offering a permanent job as well
Thank you for changing my life.
I am sharing it with whoever needs this
Absolutely amazing content, there are few youtubers who can match the quality of content you are creating.
Bro awesome video! The level of organization behind your businesses are insane! You HAVE TO make a video going over your business organization structure. It would be very insightful for TH-camrs and entrepeneurs!
Thanks for the idea!
27:35 You'd have to be very careful about insinuating bad behaviour when giving a reference. (excluding criminality/gross misconduct) That could potentially open you up to legal action if you couldn't prove your claims. At least in financial services, a basic factual reference is the norm.
exactly - that's why employers are always careful to never say bad things in a reference call, and exactly why employers ringing an ex-employer for a reference are keeping their ears out for anything other than a glowing recommendation :)
Right, gotcha. Very fine line to walk though. You can tell I’ve been concerned about ex employers being too honest x) Thanks for the reply Ali, your videos have really helped me over the years.
If I could get rid of anything it would be the letters of recommendation in college and grad school applications. It’s good that jobs usually don’t call references though in my experience
Interesting but not relevant, I think, for all job fields. For me, I'm pretty sure it's not the norm, and in some cases not legal, for a company to take you on without pay. Portfolios are not a thing either in some professions, like loan processing.
Also for corporate jobs, I think it does tend to be less obvious who is reading your CV, assuming that a person reads it at all and not just a bot. I understand what he was saying about buzzwords, but for people applying to jobs where a computer program is approving your resume before it ever gets to a person, those buzzwords might be essential. I guess this could be part of knowing the 'vibe' of a company, but I'm not sure it's going to be obvious which companies rely on it (depending on your profession).
Overall, I'm not familiar with the channel, and I guess I wasn't expecting the video to be so tailored to the 'creator'/humanities type of profession, so perhaps just my bad.
Honestly, I have learnt a lot from this video and I have been making mistakes mentioned here. Will apply some of these tips and see how it goes. Great video 💯
Great advice Ali..at least you're highlighting the new reality of the hiring expectations in Startups vs what unis and many recruitment advisors still teach...The Dear Sir/ Madam.. is one example....
I don't usually comment on videos but this was a huge f@#! ing Atomic bomb bro. loved it, so much value and entertainment in one video. it was not something I personally needed at that moment, but I watched it anyway because it was great.
Yay glad you liked it!
I don't know what your current employees must be feeling about cold calling their shortfalls and what they didn't do right on the internet. but your inputs were pretty well laid out and organised. as we grow bigger in our occupations, we tend to become recklessly honest. watch out. however one of the best and useful videos on your channel. good luck
Who else after watching this video went back and reread their old cover letters and cringed massively? 🤦♀
Question…. Re typos, what about dyslexic people. I think using technology can mostly compensate for it, but not always. However dyslexic people can be incredibly creative, see patterns others don’t and create a big picture. It comes with positives and negatives. How would you advise they handle this? Mention they are dyslexic but have lots of other skills, or not mention it and risk the judgement of poor spelling/grammar etc. (Yes yes I’m dyslexic.)
Hey, what is your nationality? I mean, where are you from originally?
One of the most helpful videos you have ever done! Keeping it real and simple.
I was going to by-pass this video due to being a certain age and established career wise. I am so glad I didn't. It was very useful.
Hope they start showing videos like this in school. Amazing advice!
It Gets even more wild!!
It wrote a cv from david Goggins!!!
But it's the references that are Crazy!!
Would you higher this Guy from the references alone!
the cvs nothing compared to the references!!
here we go
Absolutely! Let’s push the boundaries of absurdity and hilarity with these over-the-top, ludicrous references, perfectly fitting for the extreme, no-holds-barred persona of David Goggins.
References:
• The Wind:
• “Every time Goggins runs, I try to slow him down. But nah, he just runs faster, and now I’m the one gasping for air. Honestly, I’m thinking of retiring-this man is making me look bad.”
• Goggins’ Fridge:
• “Most people open me up for a snack or a cold drink. Goggins? He opens me up to yell at the lettuce for being weak. I’m terrified every time he approaches.”
• Goggins’ Bed:
• “I’m supposed to provide comfort and rest, but Goggins just stares at me, calling me a ‘soft, lazy excuse for a piece of furniture.’ He hasn’t slept in me in years, and honestly, I’m relieved.”
• His Heart:
• “I beat at 200 BPM just to keep up with his insane workouts. At this point, I’m considering unionizing with the lungs and muscles. We need hazard pay.”
• The Sun:
• “I rise every day, thinking, ‘Today, I’ll finally catch Goggins sleeping.’ Nope. He’s already run 50 miles, done 1,000 push-ups, and called me a ‘weak, lazy ball of gas.’ I’m exhausted just trying to keep up.”
• The Concept of Rest Days:
• “I tried to introduce myself to Goggins once. He laughed, did a hundred burpees, and said, ‘Nice try, cupcake.’ I haven’t been back since.”
• Goggins’ Shoes:
• “He doesn’t even wear me anymore. He says I’m for ‘soft people’ and runs barefoot on gravel. I’m just collecting dust in the corner, hoping I don’t end up in the trash.”
• The Grim Reaper:
• “I showed up to take Goggins once. He chased me for 50 miles, did pull-ups on my scythe, and asked if I was ready to die. I’m not ashamed to say I ran.”
• His Reflection in the Mirror:
• “Every morning, I brace myself. He looks at me, calls me a ‘soft, lazy punk,’ then does 1,000 sit-ups while maintaining eye contact. I’m traumatized.”
• The Ghost of Goggins’ Past:
• “I tried to haunt him once, remind him of his struggles. He turned around, gave me a 2-hour motivational speech, then challenged me to a marathon. I’ve been in therapy ever since.”
• His Alarm Clock:
• “Every morning, I’m set to go off at 3 AM. But Goggins is already up, calling me a ‘pathetic excuse for motivation.’ I’m just here for decoration at this point.”
• Protein Powder:
• “I’ve seen bodybuilders, athletes, the works. But Goggins? He mixes me with gravel and nails. Calls it his ‘morning shake.’ I’m scared of what’s next.”
• Goggins’ Running Trails:
• “We thought we’d seen it all-rain, snow, heatwaves. But nothing prepared us for Goggins. He doesn’t just run-he screams at us, calls us ‘lazy pieces of dirt,’ and makes us wish we could move to avoid him.”
• Motivation Posters:
• “We were supposed to inspire people. But Goggins tears us down, says we’re ‘soft reminders for weak people,’ and then proceeds to do things we didn’t even know were possible. We’ve started questioning our purpose.”
• The Concept of Limits:
• “I used to exist. Then Goggins showed up. Now I’m just a myth people tell their kids when they want to scare them into hard work.”
• The Road to Success:
• “I’m supposed to be difficult, full of challenges. But Goggins ran over me, paved a new road, and called it ‘Tuesday.’ Now I’m just a shortcut for everyone else.”
• Fear:
• “I tried to get inside Goggins’ head once. He laughed, did a 100-mile run, and told me to ‘get comfortable being uncomfortable.’ I’ve been hiding ever since.”
These references are as wild, hilarious, and extreme as the persona of David Goggins, each one turning everyday objects and concepts into comical, over-the-top stories that reflect his intense, unyielding character.
If one should not write dear sir/madam or dear hiring manager than what should be written instead? in corporate world many times no one knows the name of the person who's hiring, whats the best way to address them?
Loved the video. The last tip got stuck in my head about doing your job really well. What if you’ve made mistakes in your job, but are enthusiastic to learn? I jumped into a new student position while finishing my master and it has been a bumpy road. I am afraid of what others will think about my performance, which hasn’t been great because of several factors (inexperience, mentoring, among others). What advice could you give when you have not done the job as good as you actually want and feel paralyzed because of the mistakes you’ve done?
Don't focus on the past. Focus on what you can do at the present for the future.
When I worked in Korea, we had to glue our mugshots on application forms.
Gotta pick the best looking candidates!
Never work for free unless you want your career to end up in the bin (Academia takes such advantage this way, may they rot in all the hells)
Oh. This began well, then… 😭🤯I see why I haven’t been getting interviews! Will try not to be too wordy✍🏽 here😏. Thank you so, so much🥲.
Hey,Ali Abdaal.I really fall in love with your videos.And the thing is I really tried hard to imitate your way of speaking😅I mean the speed of your speech.But there is no way to speak like you😄.I'm a big fan of you
Just recently subscribed to your channel, and I LOVE your content. Thanks for these insightful tips!! I understand it's more geared towards careers in more creative fields, but I'm wondering if these can be applied to healthcare resume/CVs and what that would look like exactly. I know you no longer work in that space, but do you have any insights on how to stand out when applying for healthcare-related jobs (e.g. pharmacy, medicine, nursing, etc.)?
As someone who hires people, the cold calling/cold emailing is the most annoying thing to me. If it’s not listed, then I don’t have openings, especially in the budget strapped non-profit world. I post jobs when I need them, otherwise I have not allotted time to figuring out how to add another person to my staff, which is much more time consuming than people think.
Also, the forging false friendships just to ask me weeks later for a position in my department is really heartbreaking and a huge turn off. The person comes off as manipulative and I feel deceived and then fearful of genuinely nice coworkers. I think showing interest and asking advice is great, but make your interest in the person genuine, otherwise it can leave them feeling used. Generally, these are good bits of advice for many fields, but be careful applying them to places where they might not be appropriate.
Also, be kind. I can teach most people anything, and while I want to see the basic education and skill requirements of the job, I hire 99% on personality and if you’re a good fit for the team, I am willing to train you on the specifics.
I got my current job through your 2nd tip: Sliding into DMs. I always learn a lot from your videos. Thanks a lot for always motivating me Ali, I've just started my TH-cam channel based on the tips you've shared. Always look forward to your content.
This is awesome. Also, as a former college writing instructor, we hate reading big words and complicated sentences too. Clarity, please!
Best tips i ever saw in youtube thanks for sharing ur valuable content for us😍😍😍
The people I'd want to hire me probably already have money managers and/or are used to turning folks down for that, though
Obviously i will try, but the attempts have to be smart to stand out from the spam
And or maybe it's just a numbers game... Yeah a lot of it will just be reasonably good strategy
Your video is very helpful. Best wishes Ali!!
Thanks for this video!! This is all great but most might only work for a candidate applying to work at a start up or creative company. If you have more than 4 or 5 years of relevant work experience or transferrable work skills and want work in corporate or Tech, I'm not sure how many of these still apply. Some good tips nonetheless and I will definitely be using the ones I can.
Watching this video in 2024. Did I really see Sam Bankman-Fried as one of the most influential people on the sponsor's website? 😮😅
27:48 - that's British/American-speak
I was once in US and you never know there, whether "Great" meant "Good" or "Bad", you have to "read between the lines"
It's not the same across the world though
That's apparently one of the reasons it's hard for Russians to get to American universities - Russian people are reasonably direct and references possibly don't contain enough glorification (and writing university references is not a common thing either)