Soft Skill Secrets 101
The Soft Skill Secrets 101 series shows you how to avoid the unspoken obstacles to getting a job. I will explain how to present yourself in a professional way and showcase your brand. I will explain some common mistakes that result in you being eliminated from consideration. I will show you how to target companies and identify decision-makers and I will help you make meaningful connections in this new cyber world.
Podcasting since 2024 • 7 episodes
Soft Skill Secrets 101
Latest Episodes
7. LinkedIn and Resume No-Nos! Plus some people YOU should know
In this episode we discuss the mistakes, useless sentences, problem vocabulary that fill so many profiles and resumes. What are the Obstacles you create? What are the hidden messages you send? What it means when an entrepreneur is a job seeker ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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17:18
6. The nuts and bolts of online connections
In this episode I discuss how to search online for target companies with tips on how to reach out to decision-makers who potentially can help you land the job you want.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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20:02
5. Candid answers to your job search questions
With real and frank information, I answer your questions like: Where are the jobs? Understand the employer goal of eliminating candidates. Why won’t a recruiter find me a job? Who is responsible for your job search? Why aren’t I getting intervi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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22:14
4. Tricks on resumes and cover letters
This episode features the topic of resumes and cover letters where Peter Hawkins describes some tricks to beat the automatic culling programs and how to address survival jobs and employment gaps. He also discusses tailoring your resume for the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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17:38
3. Professionalize yourself!
In today’s episode, I discuss your responsibility to present yourself in a professional way. This is particularly important in the virtual network where a potential employer can only judge you by your LinkedIn profile, your social media posts a...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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18:37
