Comments on: What Do I Know About Getting A Job?

By: Seb

Seb — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:38:31 +0000

Thanks for an interesting post. I recently went to a job interview. For the first 15 minutes the manager who was interviewing me gave me a run down on his career and how he had been “head hunted”. All I could say was “good for you”.

By: James Delano

James Delano — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:57:43 +0000

Thanks again for the great post. Marketing ones self is quite important in the job interview process, because if one doesn’t how is the interviewer to know the qualifications of the candidate. However, I would like to add that being non-apologetic could be understood by some readers as a license to be “over the top” or pompous. In many cases, it’s important for the candidate to show that they are able to work in a team and can fit into the organization’s culture.

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By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:05:54 +0000

Perhaps its because I’m young, but I feel like the idea of branding/marketing yourself is a developing one. Those who know how to do it successfully will find infinitely more success in their job searches than those who simply follow along. The avenues one can take to market themselves are endless and can really show employers who an individual is. I’d love to hear some of your suggestions on how to pursue a successful self-marketing strategy- i.e. what works and what doesn’t.

By: Heath Davis Havlick

Heath Davis Havlick — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:45:11 +0000

“Knowing something about yourself and not being apologetic about marketing yourself is key.” That’s a nice reframing, Lance. I think of your advice this way: Instead of reactively responding to a potential employer’s questions, be really clear on why you thought you cold do this job in the first place and proactively prepare to speak from that place.