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018 - Listener Questions, Vol. 2 - Salary Negotiation, Counter-Offers, & Going Negative
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - August 04, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutes018 - 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 an entry level candidate without much experience. Is it ever appropriate to do s...
018 - Listener Questions, Vol. 2 - Salary Negotiation, Counter-Offers, & Going Negative
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - August 04, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutes018 - 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 an entry level candidate without much experience. Is it ever appropriate to do s...
Be Your Best Self to Attract the Best Opportunities
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - July 14, 2021 03:00 - 34 minutes017 - 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 others. Whichever category you fall into, it’s important to know that the...
Public Sector Jobs - Could One Be the Right Move for You?
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - June 23, 2021 03:00 - 37 minutes016 - 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. But the truth is, public sector jobs have a reputation for offering unparalle...
Listener Questions, Vol. 1 - References, Attire, & Follow-Up
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - June 02, 2021 03:00 - 17 minutes015 - Listener Questions, Vol. 1 - References, Attire, & Follow-Up Jackie and Alexis answer questions from our listeners on the following topics: References - how to determine who to put on your reference list, what to do if you don't have much work experience, and what distinguishes a great r...
Listener Questions, Vol. 1 - References, Attire, & Follow-Up
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - June 02, 2021 03:00 - 17 minutes015 - Listener Questions, Vol. 1 - References, Attire, & Follow-Up Jackie and Alexis answer questions from our listeners on the following topics: References - how to determine who to put on your reference list, what to do if you don't have much work experience, and what distinguishes a great r...
Entry-Level Job Search Hacks
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - May 12, 2021 03:00 - 37 minutes014 - Entry Level Job Search Hacks Entering 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 actually land a job, let alone the RIGHT job. While they lack basic job sear...
You Want Me to Take a TEST?!? The Role of Personality Assessments in Hiring
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - April 21, 2021 03:00 - 42 minutes013 - You Want Me to Take a TEST?!? The Role of Personality Assessments in Hiring Have you ever been asked to take a personality test or behavioral assessment when you applied for a job? If not, chances are you will at some point in your career - and it’s a step in the hiring process that ca...
Networking is Everything! Here's Why (and How to Do it Effectively)
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - March 31, 2021 03:00 - 40 minutes012 - 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 roughly 60% of jobs are secured NOT online, but through networking! The “hidden job...
Who's in Your Corner? How to Make a Recruiter Your Best Ally
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - March 10, 2021 03:00 - 41 minutes011 - Who's in Your Corner? How to Make a Recruiter Your Best Ally A 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 remains tight. Competition is fierce. It is more important now than...
How to Win the Job with a Solopreneur (or Small Business)
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - December 02, 2020 03:00 - 49 minutes010 - 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, bigger doesn’t always mean better! And if you want to get hired by a very smal...
Looking for a Sales Job? How to Snag One with Confidence
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - November 11, 2020 03:00 - 38 minutes009 - Looking for a Sales Job? How to Snag One with Confidence Skilled, dedicated sales professionals are invaluable to any company – and employers know it. When it comes to hiring for these roles, decisions are not made lightly. But how do hiring managers determine whom to bring on board? W...
Career Selection: What Are You Meant to Do, Anyway?!
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - October 21, 2020 03:00 - 42 minutes008 - 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 your strengths, abilities, interests, and values. But, HOW do you decid...
The Top 2 Secrets to Retaining Superstar Employees
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - September 30, 2020 03:00 - 39 minutes007 - The Top 2 Secrets to Retaining Superstar Employees What keeps employers up at night? Almost universally, the answer is employee retention. Finding and keeping high-performing team members is crucial to the success of any organization. And yet, hiring and retaining effectively is a ma...
Experience vs. Personality - Which One Matters More?
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - September 09, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes006 - 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 personality right away, and tend to weigh it more heavily in their hiring decisio...
Laid Off During COVID-19... Now What?!
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - August 12, 2020 03:00 - 40 minutes005 – 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. Businesses of all sizes and across many industries have been crippled, o...
The Four Most Common Reasons Hires Fall Apart in the Eleventh Hour
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - July 19, 2020 21:00 - 36 minutes003 – The Four Most Common Reasons Hires Fall Apart in the Eleventh Hour Here’s the scenario: an employer advertises a fantastic open position, and before long, a great candidate surfaces and does really well in the interview process. Both sides fall in love, everyone has the warm and fuzzies,...
Enthusiasm Counts - Why it's the #1 Reason You Will (or Won't) Get the Job
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - July 19, 2020 21:00 - 42 minutes004 – Enthusiasm Counts! Why it’s the #1 Reason You Will (or Won’t) Get the Job Did 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’s a fact! So, why do so few candidates understand or embrace the imp...
How to Use LinkedIn Like a Rockstar
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - July 18, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes002 - How to Use LinkedIn Like a Rockstar You probably have a LinkedIn profile. But… do you understand how to actually put it to work for you? If asked what makes a great LinkedIn profile, or what hiring managers want to see on a job candidate’s LinkedIn, could you answer either of those qu...
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Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci - July 16, 2020 20:00 - 2 minutes001 - Trailer Welcome to Almost Hired: the show about all things related to hiring, and getting hired!
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