MoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, Careers John Tarnoff: Midway Career Reinvention - Turning Setbacks into Success
Oct 29, 2024
Join John Tarnoff, an executive and career transition coach, TEDx speaker, and author of Boomer Reinvention, as he shares his expertise in guiding mid-career professionals. He discusses how to turn career setbacks into growth opportunities and the importance of building a supportive community. John reveals his 'Three Elements Career Builder' framework for defining your niche and strengthening your personal brand. He also tackles ageism in career transitions, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique value and navigate the job market confidently.
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Perp Walk Firing
- John Tarnoff was fired frequently in entertainment, learning to turn setbacks into successes.
- One time, he was escorted out after being abruptly fired, a humiliating experience he omitted from his resume for years.
Why Interviewers Ask About Difficult Experiences
- Interviewers ask about difficult experiences to assess how candidates handle situations, not to trip them up.
- They want to see your mindset, attitude, and ability to learn from mistakes, not perfection.
Be a Job Magnet
- Don't be a job seeker, be a job magnet by focusing on your value proposition, not job descriptions.
- Define what you do, love to do, and what your world needs, then sell that unique value.