First impressions are really important, obviously. But how much does appearance matter? I would like to believe that it doesn't matter as much as it actually does. You can't help but kind of judge a bit by cover, even if you try your best to avoid being led by those things. If someone comes in and they're just in their hoodie, maybe they're cool... It might be that they've kind of misread the signals.
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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