Podcast | Kadima Careers

Ep 3: SYCK Tricks to Accelerate Your Career with Sr. Talent Advisor Marissa Blake

Written by Alan Stein | Apr 21, 2022 5:00:39 AM
 

This episode is jam-packed with SYCK tricks that will help you accelerate your career in an efficient and effective manner. Today on the SYCK Podcast, Alan is asking Sr. Talent Advisor Marissa Blake about her tips and advice for applying and interviewing with your top companies. We go behind the scenes of what the hiring funnel looks like for recruiters and what recruiters are looking for in high quality talent. Marissa also shares her top three tips for how to improve your chances of getting your dream job. Don’t miss out on these SYCK tricks!

In This Episode:

  • [01:39] Who you want to know in HR
  • [03:55] What recruiters are looking for in high quality talent
  • [15:04] Have you been rejected from a job application, here’s how to be considered for the next opening
  • [17:49] How to improve your chances of getting the job in your experience.

Key Takeaways:

  • If you are rejected from a job, ask follow up questions, Find out how often new roles are released and try to have informationals with hiring managers that can connect you with other teams before a role opens up.
  • Improve the chances of getting hired by applying as soon as a job is posted. Tip: Turn on notifications in LinkedIn to be alerted when your top companies post new jobs.
  • After applying, research to find the right hiring manager to connect with and tell themyou’re interested in the position. Utilize your connections!
  • In your interview, it’s really important to be clear, prepared, intentional, and as articulate as possible!

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Bio:

Marissa Blake has 12 years of professional experience across Retail Management, Healthcare Administration, Sales, and HR/Talent. She’s learned firsthand what it takes to pivot careers and loves helping others do the same. She is a Neurodivergent person who proudly accepts that she lives with dyslexia and ADHD. She firmly believes these contribute to her strengths and superpowers. More importantly, it’s motivated her to advocate for equitable and inclusive work and learning environments.
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