Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci
Episodes
18 episodes
018 - Listener Questions, Vol. 2 - Salary Negotiation, Counter-Offers, & Going Negative
018 - Listener Questions, Vol. 2 - Salary Negotiation, Counter-Offers, & Going Negative Jackie and Alexis answer questions from our listeners the following topics:Salary Negotiation - how to negotiate salary as a...
Be Your Best Self to Attract the Best Opportunities
017 - Be Your Best Self to Attract the Best Opportunities“Be the best version of yourself” is a phrase that’s thrown around a lot these days. It’s a concept that is embraced by many, but thought to be a little hokey by othe...
Public Sector Jobs - Could One Be the Right Move for You?
016 - Public Sector Jobs - Could One Be the Right Move for You?Have you ever seriously considered a career in the public sector? Most people haven’t (but probably should!) Sure, government work isn’t for everyone.&nbs...
Listener Questions, Vol. 1 - References, Attire, & Follow-Up
015 - Listener Questions, Vol. 1 - References, Attire, & Follow-UpJackie and Alexis answer questions from our listeners on the following topics:References - how to determine who to put on your reference list, what to ...
Entry-Level Job Search Hacks
014 - Entry Level Job Search HacksEntering the “real world” is a stressful, overwhelming time for young adults and their parents. Most graduating seniors come out of school well-educated, but without any idea how to actuall...
You Want Me to Take a TEST?!? The Role of Personality Assessments in Hiring
013 - You Want Me to Take a TEST?!? The Role of Personality Assessments in HiringHave you ever been asked to take a personality test or behavioral assessment when you applied for a job? If not, chances are you w...
Networking is Everything! Here's Why (and How to Do it Effectively)
012 - Networking is Everything! Here's Why (and How to Do it Effectively)Everyone searches for jobs online. Job boards, social media, etc. But is that really your best strategy? Recent stats have shown that roug...
Who's in Your Corner? How to Make a Recruiter Your Best Ally
011 - Who's in Your Corner? How to Make a Recruiter Your Best AllyA great recruiter can be the most valuable person in your network as you search for a new opportunity. A full year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the job market...
How to Win the Job with a Solopreneur (or Small Business)
010 - How to Win the Job with a Solopreneur (or Small Business)Have you ever considered working for a solopreneur? Most candidates don’t, because the idea of being part of such a small team can be unnerving. But, bigg...
Looking for a Sales Job? How to Snag One with Confidence
009 - Looking for a Sales Job? How to Snag One with ConfidenceSkilled, dedicated sales professionals are invaluable to any company – and employers know it. When it comes to hiring for these roles, decisions are not made lig...
Career Selection: What Are You Meant to Do, Anyway?!
008 - Career Selection: What Are You Meant to Do, Anyway?!You already know it’s important to pick a career path that aligns with who you are. Of course you’ll do your best work (and be a lot happier) if your job reflects yo...
The Top 2 Secrets to Retaining Superstar Employees
007 - The Top 2 Secrets to Retaining Superstar EmployeesWhat keeps employers up at night? Almost universally, the answer is employee retention. Finding and keeping high-performing team members is crucial to th...
Experience vs. Personality - Which One Matters More?
006 - Experience vs. Personality - Which One Matters More?Spoiler Alert: the answer is personality (and by a landslide!)When job seeking, of course technical qualifications matter. But savvy employers tune into personalit...
Laid Off During COVID-19... Now What?!
005 – Laid Off During COVID-19? Now What?!It's been 5 months since the pandemic has turned our world upside-down. In a flash, we went from a booming economy that felt unstoppable to one of staggeringly high unemployment. Bu...
Enthusiasm Counts - Why it's the #1 Reason You Will (or Won't) Get the Job
004 – Enthusiasm Counts! Why it’s the #1 Reason You Will (or Won’t) Get the JobDid you know that your level of enthusiasm (or lack thereof) as a job seeker can 100% make or break your chances of getting the offer letter? It...
The Four Most Common Reasons Hires Fall Apart in the Eleventh Hour
003 – The Four Most Common Reasons Hires Fall Apart in the Eleventh HourHere’s the scenario: an employer advertises a fantastic open position, and before long, a great candidate surfaces and does really well in the interview proc...
