Sally Hoggs head: Be more of who you are. I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I'm not. The thing is, having a tool sets that you can teach people how to use new tools is really important. You can't teach people to be nice - it's really difficult. Steve Jobs used to say, I'd prefer to have a hole in me than an asshole and basically, what the heck does that mean?
Andy Budd reveals what the hiring minds of companies are really thinking. He answers how to navigate the recruitment process and presents an invaluable insight that shows how to subvert it altogether. He urges us to be more of who we are and to recognize that each of us has unique talents that are fit for the right organizations at the right time. He also emphasizes that it's up to each job seeker to communicate their personal value if they want to land the job of their dreams.
- Resumes That Stand Out (6:20)
- UX Education (28:45)
- Does Your Appearance Matter? (38:23)
- What About Soft Skills? (48:25)
- The Recruiter Follow-Up (60:09)
- Asking for Feedback (67:30)
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