How to effectively apply for jobs online to get your dream job

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Shelley Piedmont, an HR Professional for over 20 years that has reviewed thousands of resumes and interviewed many candidates to count. In this conversation, Shelley discusses how to improve your chances during your job search and help with career clarity. She has a lot of experience with HR, recruiting and discusses her experience with hiring and working with hiring managers. This episode is to help you with your job search and increase your chances of getting the job of your dreams. 

 

QUOTES

“You shouldn't have to spend hours tailoring a resume, it really should be reviewing that job description, comparing it to what you have written. And then you're doing essentially a reconciliation.” – Shelley Piedmont
“I wrote a lot of job descriptions in my careers in HR. So you should always go back to that, because that should be the working document that you are using to assess your candidates.” – Shelley Piedmont
“But in general, if you want to do a cover letter, just make sure that it provides value for the reader.” – Shelley Piedmont

 

TIMESTAMPS

[01:34] Meet Shelley Piedmont
[02:27] Common Resume Mistakes
[06:12] Recruiters’ Screening Process
[09:37] Do You Qualify?
[15:08] Entry Level vs Executive Candidate Mistakes
[16:48] Cover Letter Debate
[22:55] LinkedIn Profiles and Job Applications
[24:42] YouMap Certification
[31:03] Crafting a Good Cover Letter
[38:03] Tailoring Your Application Per Job
[46:03] Navigating Multiple Rounds of Interviews
[48:28] Common Interview Mistakes
[51:25] Behind the Scenes of the Final Interview
[55:11] Challenges and How She Overcame Them

 

RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS

Shelley Piedmont Social Media:
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Twitter

Shelley’s Website
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