Increase your chances of landing an interview with my 6 tips to cut the fluff. Write a concise and clear resume that wins over busy recruiters.
In this episode, you’ll:
đĄ Learn how to replace and eliminate superfluous language to strengthen your resume.
đĄ Grasp the importance of abbreviating and condensing language for a concise resume.
đĄ Gain a better understanding of when and how to use acronyms on your resume.
RESOURCES
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Have you ever felt like those who work with you donât support you, even though youâre trying to achieve amazing results? Do they tell you youâre difficult to work with, or that youâre too much? Do you feel like they just donât understand your intentions?
My guest, Parissa Behnia, coaches C-Suite and Senior leaders who areâwhat she callsâhigh-will, high-skill badasses. These leaders offer tremendous value to their company, but their edges may start to erode their relationships because their colleagues feel overwhelmed.
Parissa says badasses are like well-meaning bulls in China shops. They don’t mean to break as many dishes as they do, although letâs be honest, a lot of those dishes were ugly anyway.
Modern Badasses are often described as brilliant jerks (or worse). Theyâre told that theyâre too brash, too much, or too colorful.
Live examples of Modern Badasses are Steve Jobs, Gloria Steinem, Thomas Edison, and Malala Yousafzai. You donât have to like them personally to recognize the impact theyâve had on society. But Parissa is concerned about the ones weâll never know because theyâve been sidelined, or they didnât know how to get out of their own way. What technology or gifts to society do we not benefit from because weâll never meet them?
How can we help Modern Badasses? What lenses have to be changed so they can be seen as important leaders instead of nuisances?
In our conversation, Parissa shares great adviceânot only for badasses themselvesâbut for the people who interact with them every day. People who may be put off by the badassâs need for speed. Parissa knows that these badasses usually have a lot to offer, and if the rest of us can learn to harness that energy, we might find weâre in for an exciting ride.
Parissa is the author of Modern Badass: Tales from the Leadership Front.
RESOURCES
You’ll find the resources we discussedâincluding the assessment to find out if you have Modern Badass traits and the Sixense Empathy Modelâon Parissa’s website:
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As a resident of Northern California, Iâm grateful for the signs of renewal and glimpses of spring, after a whooole lotta rain.
Personally, Iâm fine with the rain. We needed to fill our reservoirs, and Iâm convinced the bursts of extra-vibrant colors are, in part, a result of all those atmospheric rivers.
Speaking of renewal, Iâm excited to see the new roles some of my clients have landed recently.
And speaking of new roles, if you have oneâŠ
Have you refreshed your LinkedIn profile to reflect your new position?
If weâve worked together on your LinkedIn profile, Iâve already done the heavy lifting. So a quick refresh should be easy.
Just remember that your profile is a dynamic site. Itâs meant to evolve just as you and your career are. So be careful not to set it and forget it.
Below are steps you can take now to refresh each LinkedIn profile section, assuming you updated them before you landed your latest job.
The best part? Unlike house spring cleaning, you should be able to do this in under an hour. Tune in to hear what to prioritize, tips on best re-writing practices, and how much time is reasonable to allocate for each section. The idea is to avoid overthinking it and managing your time.
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Seriously. Are both planted firmly on the floor or is one wrapped around the other to make yourself small?
Grounding yourself is just one of the surprisingly simple tactics Catherine Johns shares for supporting a more assertive posture.
In business, showing up means being seen, being heard, and making an impact. Catherine Johns reveals how to step into the spotlight with confidence and a strong presence, no matter the situation.
In this episode, youâll learn how to:
Project a confident physical presence, with only a few tweaks, whether the meeting is on stage, in a conference room, or online.
Communicate and connect virtually through gesturing and eye contact.
Cultivate an authentic, relationship-based approach to public speaking.
Easily maneuver through unexpected audience feedback during public speaking sessions.
Alter your tone without resorting to upspeak.
Catherine is a communication ninja with a wealth of experience in radio, stage, and other public speaking environments. Her expertise lies in helping professionals enhance their personal presence and transform the way they communicate.
Iâve been following Catherine for a while because I can always count on actionable tips, often wrapped in a humorous story from her own experience.
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One of the challenges I see job seekers facing when they send me their resume is distinguishing between scope and achievements.
But there is a difference.
Scope is the context within which you do your job. Think of it as the setting for you to razzle dazzle your audience with your amazing achievements.
Scope captures the breadth of your job and/or leadership. Examples might include the number of people on your team, the value of a portfolio you inherited, or the territory for which youâre accountable.
Scope is important to include because it demonstrates your ability to lead and manage initiatives.
But itâs those BIG, JUICY achievements that set you apart.
Example #1
Letâs use territory management as an example.
đ Youâre talking about scope if you say you managed markets that included North America, Europe, and Asia.
đ BUT youâre talking about an achievement if you say you expanded that market by 80% in under two years.
Example #2
How about team leadership?
đ If you say you led a team of 150 high performers, youâre still talking about scope.
đ On the other hand, if you say you built a team of 150 high performers from scratch, thatâs an achievement.
Example #3
Say youâre communicating what you do in sales.
đ If you simply say you managed a $60M portfolio, thatâs scope.
đ However, if you say you grew your portfolio from $10M to $60M in one yearâŠnow thatâs quite an achievement!
TIPS
đ Include scope in the paragraph under each job title.
đ Reserve your bullets for those BOLD and BODACIOUS impact stories.
By the way, if youâd like to get tips like this more frequently, I spend a lot of time on LinkedIn. Please do connect with me. You can find me here.
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After watching Ginaâs DisruptHR presentation on the impact of remote work on young professionals and learning that she has two sons in their early 20sâas I doâI knew we had to chat.
For many of us who’ve been in the workforce for a while, WFX has been the most logical option for navigating the unpredictable covid era.
And after three yearsâif youâre like meâyou may have said âHey, I’ve got all the technology I need, right here at home. I can save on gas and avoid the stress of a commute. How could anyone prefer to return to the office?â
But remote work isnât necessarily ideal for everyone, including young professionals who could benefit from workplace socializationâjust as the rest of us did.
The ability to read and respond to social cues is invaluable. Interpreting body language and facial expressions can impact the success of communication and collaboration efforts.
These subtle signalsâpicked up more easily IRLâhelp create a sense of understanding and connection, which in turn foster trust and strong working relationships.
Even conflict in the workplace provides opportunities for young professionals to grow, as they learn tools to navigate uncomfortable situations and conversations.
And how about the benefits of getting to know the full person behind those short (read: curt) DMs, or the rewards of building relationships beyond their direct line of reportingâwhich they might not get otherwise?
đ€ Be open to hybrid arrangements; consider the benefits of on-site work, including the opportunity to learn from their most senior leaders.
đ€ Be intentional about mentorship and leadership development for Gen Zers in the workforce, so they’ll have the foundation for effective leadership and communication down the line.
đ€ Prioritize mental health and invest in HR leaders who can build strategies for inclusion, while staying mindful of the unique challenges faced by new professionals.
đ€ Encourage communication and connection through face-to-face interactions, rather than relying solely on texts and Slack.
As the debate over remote vs. in-person work continues, letâs consider the impact on young professionals and interns as they launch their careers.
And donât forget the benefits of having Gen Z in the office. They bring fresh perspectives and ideas we can all learn fromâŠif we listen.
Find the link to our conversation in the comments. đ
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“If you have a lot of training and you have a culture within yourself of training and development, you’re going to be more successful in life and in your career, and you’re going to have more job security.”âAdam Corn
Adam Corn has been designing, developing, and implementing innovative training programs for government agencies and tech companies around the globe for 25 years.
After serving as an Intelligence Officer, Adam completed his federal service as a professor at National Defense University at Fort McNair, where he designed and taught Master’s Degree-level courses focused on counterinsurgency and critical infrastructure protection.
In 2015, Adam transitioned to the private sector, where he has spent the past 7 years building cutting-edge global physical security and L&D programs for Google, Fitbit, Facebook/Meta, and GoFundMe.
Early on, Adam saw an opportunity to improve learning and development programsâwhich were typically canned, generic, and not focused on the company’s or their employees’ specific needs.
He knew this was a gap he could fill, and he now works to create engaging and effective learning & development programs using principles from TV commercials to keep them interesting and memorable. He believes everyone should have access to training that is fun, joyful, and effective.
A fierce employee advocate, Adam understands that investing in training and development is a surefire way to success in life and career.
đĄ How to influence learning & development programsâeven if they’re outside of your assigned business unit. đĄ How to create engaging and effective training experiences for your teams. đĄ How to use humor and psychological tricks to engage learners in training experiences.
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If you want to be an effective writer, get out of your own head and deliver what your reader needs. Sounds simple, but most of us đââïž are guilty of focusing too much on ourselves when we write.
So Anne Janzer recommends that we adopt a mindset of what she calls “servant authorship.”
In this weekâs episode of Career Cohort, Anne outlines the importance of the servant leadership approach as the foundation for connecting with our readers. Tune in to hear:
âđ» How to engage readersâincluding those who are reading our resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles.
âđ» Tips to make our communication more concise, effective, and respectful.
âđ» Advice on using ChatGPT and other AI tools without sacrificing authenticity (hint: ChatGPT can be a great promptâbut donât rely on it for your final product).
Anne is the author of “The Workplace Writer’s Process” and “33 Ways Not to Screw Up Your Business Emails,” among other excellent books on improving writing skills.
If youâre a word nerd like me, Anne is a great conversation partner when it comes to the science of writing as a means of making connections with our readers.
In addition to being an author, she’s a nonfiction book coach and bloggerâwith a helpful newsletter that includes only content that the reader truly cares about. âșïž
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“Be willing to put yourself out there and be willing to take some criticism. Take risks and make your own luck by being strategic, explicating your goals, asking questions, and pushing yourself beyond your scope of work.” – Zach Wong
When @ZachWong, a UCLA mechanical engineering student, confronted his fear of rejection and embraced opportunities to take calculated risks, he not only landed a rewarding internshipâthose experiences set him up for future success.
Now graduated and applying his skills full-time at a leading space technology company, he shares his hard-won knowledge on how to prepare for college internships, the importance of developing relationships with professors and leaders within the organization, and how to demonstrate leadership and soft skills during interviewsâeven when your experience is limited.
Zach is forthcoming about the challenges he facedâincluding those that were self-imposedâduring his early internship preparation and experience. But with guidance from mentors and his determination to make his own luck, Zach learned what was necessary to not only landâbut THRIVE in an internship.
He stresses the importance of starting your research on career opportunities early, developing relationships with professors, and having stories ready to tell during interviews.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
đ How to prepare for and overcome your fear of rejection during the application process đ Strategies for developing technical and non-technical competency stories for interviews đ Tips for making an impact and standing out as an intern
And yesâŠIâm honored to say weâre related đ.
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If you can get people to set aside their agenda to help you, you’re pretty darned amazingâand you’re a leader.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How some of my clients demonstrated leadership and got promotions to leadership roles despite not having a formal title
How you can demonstrate leadership without a formal title
Strategies to rally teams beyond your direct reports to help you achieve your goals
BY THE WAY…
5 Steps to Get Moving and Land a Fabulous Job
If youâre struggling to get started or gain traction on your job search, Â I offer a free, downloadable guide that can help! Â
The guide is for you if youâre struggling to get started or gain traction on your job search, and I have to tell you, Iâve already gotten a great response from a number of job seekers.
The guide is called: 5 Steps to Get Moving and Land a Fabulous Job, and itâs definitely for you if youâre struggling to actually get started on your job search and then manage your time around your search.
When you download the guide, you’ll also getâover a few daysâ4-5 emails with follow-up tips, tricks, and challenges to help spur you forward in your search. And you’ll even get access to my resume samples.
So if you need a little extra fuel to help you get moving toward that fabulous job, head on over to launchyourjobsearch.com and download the 5 steps.
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