People in Transition
"People in Transition" is your ultimate guide to navigating life's major career changes with confidence and excitement! Whether you're a student landing your first job, a professional between gigs, an aspiring entrepreneur ready to start your own business, or someone preparing for a well-earned retirement, we've got you covered. Each episode offers unique insights and practical tips from people who have successfully walked these paths themselves as well as helped many others in their journey. Join us for an inspiring and entertaining journey through the many transitions of life!
People in Transition
67. Adrian Choo - The Career Strategist
Adrian Choo has helped thousands of clients successfully achieve Career Clarity™ with his holistic approach to their Careers through a proprietary framework and deep understanding of Career Dynamics™.
He has been a C-suite Headhunter with Top Global Search Firms for more than a decade, published several books, and has a regular show on National Radio, "Happy @ Work with Adrian The Career Strategist" on One FM 913 every Thursday Morning that is in to its Third year!
Adrian loves helpings people at their Career Crossroads, or those who just need a new perspective on their Career Challenges.
Some of the key take-aways from our discussion with Adrian include:
· The reasons why resume don’t “hit the mark” include:
o Too long
o Not updated
o Bad English or grammar
o Gaps in experience not explained
· The hiring manager is trying to answer these questions during interview, and you should make it easy for them to understand your answers:
o Who are you?
o Why should I hire you?
o Will you fit into our team/company?
· It is critical the candidate is authentic in their responses – don’t try to be someone you think the hiring manager wants to talk with – you need to be you.
· It is ok, in fact a good idea, to ask the hiring manager at the end of an interview what are the next steps.
· The best time to start being ready for your job change is today – even if you are not looking – because to wait until you must change jobs is starting way behind.
Adrian has so much recruiting experience, insights into the hiring process, and firsthand experience in dealing with the hiring manager. You are going to want to listen to this episode again and again. And as always, I would love your comments on our discussion – and please share this with others. Thanks!
