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Applying everywhere and hearing nothing back is the norm right now, not a sign that you are doing something wrong. Career coach Erin Ahart of Job Search Academy and host Priya Rathod sit down with career consultant Jerry Lee (co-founder of Wonsulting) to unpack what recruiters actually see in those first few seconds, and his resume tips come from experiments he ran on the hiring process itself. If your job search has gone quiet, this is a good reset. 0:00 - Why interviews are so hard to land right now 1:22 - Why quality beats quantity in your job search 2:24 - How recruiters use AI to screen resumes 4:21 - The fake resume experiment that got 35 interviews 5:55 - The two layers of resume review 8:57 - Don't be the one who says no to yourself 11:25 - What eye tracking revealed about resume scans 13:41 - Could recruiters give honest feedback 15:38 - Why the old job search playbook is broken Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering how to future-proof your career when everything feels like it's changing at once? Donna Bongard, Director of accessibility from Indeed, joins Priya on Job Search Stories to explain why human skills are in higher demand than ever, how to upskill without the overwhelm, and why your job search doesn't require checking every box. 0:00 - Welcome back, Donna Bongard 0:28 - Why human skills are in higher demand 2:04 - Feeling overwhelmed by upskilling 3:52 - Job descriptions are a wish list, not a checklist 7:08 - Neurodiversity as a source of strengths 8:38 - Translating your skills into a new industry Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The job search can become daunting when every posting looks like a checklist you have to ace. Host Priya Rathod sits down with Donna Bungard, Director of accessibility at Indeed, on what resume skills actually count, and why the ones you already have may be doing more work than you think. 0:00 - Welcome, Donna Bungard 0:48 - What a resume skill actually is 1:18 - Why a skills shortage and not enough jobs can both feel true 3:12 - What skills are employers actually looking for? 5:37 - Why listing your skills at the bottom of your resume isn’t enough 8:26 - Transferable skills from work you already did 11:39 - Lived experience is not a resume gap 13:04 - A 10-minute way to talk about your skills 14:22 - What comes next Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An internship isn't the only way to look hireable; Priya Rathod and UT Austin career coach Maddy Herring are here to prove it. They walk through project work, portfolios, volunteer roles, and part-time jobs that still read strong on a resume.  0:00 - Do students still need an internship? 2:06 - Career is a lattice, not a ladder 5:04 - Street interview real student paths 5:43 - Alternative experience that counts 8:48 - Skills from part-time and campus jobs 10:41 - Resume language for non-traditional work 13:09 - Key takeaways and next episode Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Figuring out how to get an internship is one thing; knowing which one is actually worth your time is another. In this episode of Job Search Stories, host Priya Rathod sits down with UT Austin career coach Maddie Herring to break down unpaid vs. paid roles and what to weigh before you accept. 0:00 - Should unpaid internships still exist? 1:10 - What is an internship? 2:41 - The reality of juggling school, work, and an internship 3:07 - When finances decide who can say yes 4:51 - What to weigh before accepting an internship 6:14 - Remote vs. hybrid vs. in-person 7:26 - The biggest thing to investigate: return offer percentage 8:21 - What a return offer percentage really means 9:05 - How to find a company's return offer rate 9:55 - Wrap-up and where to listen Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not all networking advice is created equal, so we ranked the moves from worst to best. Career coach Jenn Herrity and host Priya Rathod break down what actually builds real connections on this episode of Job Search Stories. 0:00 Ranking networking tactics: the street test 0:51 Intentional networking: quality over quantity 2:41 Why in-person and activity-based events are back 4:56 Personalization vs. generic outreach 6:59 What does modern-day networking really look like? 9:43 Where you can expect to find the most networking opportunities 12:20 Key takeaways to remember Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salary negotiation doesn't have to be intimidating. Learn how to research your market value, negotiate a higher salary, and confidently advocate for the compensation you deserve during your job search. Original air date: October 1, 2024. Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more⁠ 0:00 - Intro 0:18 - Viewer question 1:48 - How do you know if you should negotiate salary? 2:43 - What’s at stake if you don’t negotiate salary? 3:39 - How to figure out your market value 7:02 - How much it costs to be you 8:27 - Mock salary negotiation  10:29 - Ways Gina could improve her skills 11:44 - Do career coaches get nervous about negotiating salary? 13:21 - How does a typical salary negotiation work? 14:08 - What can you use as leverage? 15:45 - How many rounds of negotiation should you go through? 16:37 - When do you walk away or keep pushing? 17:48 - Salary negotiation from a recruiter's perspective 19:27 - Best practices for salary negotiation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Networking can feel exhausting these days, so career coach Jenn Herrity and host Priya Rathod sit down to figure out what actually works now. They break down the networking tips worth your time, the outdated habits to drop, and how to know your efforts are paying off. 0:00 - Why networking feels broken 0:26 - Reddit rant that says it all 1:27 - Networking tactics that don't work anymore 4:12 - What makes a hiring manager respond 6:26 - Are job seekers leading with AI instead of authenticity 7:35 - Non-traditional networking that actually works 8:58 - When networking becomes transactional 10:43 - Networking is a long game 11:40 - Signs your networking is working even when it feels invisible 14:35 - Coming up in part two Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jenn and Priya walk through how to audit your transferable skills and translate them into the language employers actually respond to. Whether you're Gen Z or decades into your career, it’s practical advice every job-seeker can use. Subscribe for more episodes of Job Search Stories! Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed career coach Jenn Herrity shares the resume, cover letter, and interview shifts that make your experience work for you. Plus, we hear some inspiring stories from real job seekers on the streets of New York, including a woman named Michelle who pivoted from teaching to fitness and wellness at 40. 00:00 - Welcome to Job Search Stories — A New Season 00:53 - Introducing Co-Host Priya Rathod 01:13 - Age Bias in the Hiring Process 01:40 - Meet Michelle: A Career Pivot at 40 02:35 - The Most Common Fears About Age Bias 03:32 - Resume Tips to Prevent Age Bias 04:39 - What to Do When You Feel Too Old at Work 06:19 - Cover Letter Phrases That Date You 07:00 - Lead With Impact, Not a Timeline 08:08 - Advice for the "Rookie" in the Room 09:12 - Reverse Mentorship: Knowledge Flows Both Ways 09:51 - Michelle's Career Pivot: Teacher to Personal Trainer 10:58 - Practical Career vs. Passion Career 11:56 - Encore Careers: Passion Plus a Paycheck 13:42 - Coming in Part Two: Michelle's Career Pivot Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rejection is natural when it comes to the job search. Whether employers are passing on you or you're declining an offer, Jenn and Gina have the tips you need to bounce back from setbacks so you can ultimately land the job you deserve. 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Viewer question 1:46 - How to handle rejection 3:11 - Jenn’s experience coaching someone through job rejection 4:32 - Red flags from job offers 7:46 - Declining a job offer without burning bridges 9:16 - Best way to decline a job offer 10:43 - What to avoid when declining a job offer 12:18 - Final advice Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how to build a standout resume! Jenn and Gina are here to break down the process — everything from how to format, what sections to include, and much more! 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Best advice for resume writing 3:59 - Keep your resume concise 5:35 - Common mistakes with resumes 6:43 - Resume formats 8:58 - Most important sections 12:54 - Recap! Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From mastering your elevator pitch to handling curveball questions with confidence, Jenn and Gina and here to share the BEST tips to ace your next job interview. Subscribe for more interview tips! 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Viewer question 3:00 - What to share about yourself during the interview & resume phase 3:58 - Gina’s experience with an elevator pitch 5:25 - How to talk about yourself when you don’t have experience 6:33 - How to talk about industry experience when switching industries 7:18 - How to adjust your elevator pitch based on who you’re talking to 8:25 - What interview questions does Jenn prefer? 9:16 - What interview questions does Gina prefer? 10:06 - BEST advice for answering the “Tell me about yourself” interview question 11:00 - Common interview questions that gauge your alignment 15:03 - “Tell me about a time you failed” interview question 16:34 - Recap on how to talk about yourself effectively Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s your crash course to enter the corporate world - from job posting red flags to protecting yourself when overemployed! Gina and Jenn share personal experiences and helpful advice to help you navigate more of the intricacies of the job market in this episode of Job Search Stories. Follow our channel for more job search tips! 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Personality hires: Good or bad? 1:42 - Hiring for a “culture fit” 4:55 - Job search scams 8:00 - How to spot and protect yourself from a job scam 10:24 - How to report scam jobs on Indeed 11:32 - Pros and cons of being “over-employed” 16:34 - Tips for protecting yourself in your job search ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating through online career advice can be wild! Join us as we react to the good, the bad, and the hilarious (hello, Reddit!) advice out there. We'll also get into big stuff like choosing your career path after school and whether "succeeding in silence" feels successful as it seems. Subscribe for more insights you can actually use! 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Reacting to bad career advice we found online 5:55 - Should I date my coworker? 8:33 - Reacting to good career advice we found online 11:20 - How do you choose a career for yourself rather than your parents? 15:01 - How to go about choosing a career path after school? 16:23 - What is succeeding in silence? 17:59 - Reacting to a funny Reddit post Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Get expert advice from an HR rep and career coach on everything from acing your first day and thriving as a remote worker to navigating social events and learning from real-world experiences. Subscribe now for more career tips and insights! 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Tips for starting your first day 1:58 - Special tips for remote workers 4:20 - Genna’s first ‘big girl’ job 8:07 - Reacting to Reddit post 10:23 - Advice for non-partiers at social events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Your social media IS your new first impression 🌐 Discover crucial social media etiquette tips from HR pro Dr. Genna Rimer and career coach Jenn as they guide Gina through the do's and don'ts of online professionalism during your job search. Learn how to keep your personal and professional lives separate and make a positive digital impact. Subscribe for more job-seeking strategies! 0:00 Intro 1:13 Professionalism defined 3:27 Social media etiquette 5:01 Separation between work and personal life on social media 6:50 Posting political beliefs on social media 10:11 Should you make your personal social media private? 12:15 Self-introduction during the job search process 14:32 Self-introduction for an email 15:35 Viewer question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Learn from the internet's salary negotiation mishaps! Negotiation isn't always perfect, and that's okay. Join Gina and Jenn as they react to real Reddit posts, highlighting common mistakes and providing tips and strategies you need to get back on track and secure a fair offer. Subscribe for expert career advice! ✨ 0:00 - Intro 0:16 - Reacting to Reddit posts 3:03 - Common reasons people turn down job offers 3:51 - Red flags to look out for in a job offer 4:45 - Declined a job offer but want it back 5:43 - Reengaging a company after you decline an offer 8:18 - Common mistakes when negotiating salary 12:25 - How to build a salary review case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Don’t just say yes 🚫 Learn the best way to evaluate a job offer with Gina and Jenn, a seasoned career coach. During this video, they will address whether to negotiate that first offer, effective tactics for handling low offers, AND the critical steps to take before you commit. Subscribe for more expert career advice! 0:00 - Intro 0:33 - Should you accept the first offer or negotiate? 2:17 - If the recruiter rejects it, do you reach back out? 4:00 - How to handle a low salary offer 7:56 - What to do before you accept a job offer 8:57 - When is a good time to put in a leave notice? 11:01 - Step-by-step guide for putting in a 2-week notice 11:53 - Reacting to X post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips Sometimes you leave an interview knowing you nailed it, but other times? It's complicated. Join Holly and Priya as they break down the good and bad signs to look out for, plus exactly what to do if the interview didn't go as planned. 0:00 - How to know if the interview went well 0:45 - Good sign, bad sign game! 2:58 - What to do if the interview didn’t go well 4:34 - Can a thank-you email help you get a 2nd chance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more⁠⁠ Nerves can ruin even the best preparation. In this episode of Job Search Stories, we share a full toolkit for nailing first impressions during an interview. Learn how to prepare your "tell me about yourself" pitch, dress the part (even on Zoom), and handle curveball questions with confidence. So you can walk into any interview feeling ready and walk out having left a stellar lasting impression. 0:00 - Intro 0:27 - What's most important when evaluating an employer 0:58 - Tips to determine a good fit 2:01 - Coffee cup test 3:18 - How to turn review questions into interview questions 5:01 - How to make a good first impression 6:41 - Important interview moments 7:33 - Difference between a good and bad interview 8:35 - First impression tips for virtual interviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more⁠⁠ From “ghost jobs” to the rise of AI in recruiting, current job market trends can be confusing and frustrating to navigate. In this episode of Job Search Stories, we break down exactly what is happening in the hiring world and how you can adapt your strategy to succeed. 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - What is a “ghost job”? 2:47 - How to know you're applying to a real job? 4:23 - What is skills-based hiring? 6:26 - How do recruiters use AI in hiring? 7:19 - Why are there so many layoffs right now? 8:30 - Tips for bouncing back after a layoff 11:23 - What role does mental health play after a layoff? 11:59 - Best way to explain a layoff to potential employers 13:13 - Unconventional ways to stand out in today's job market 14:08 - How to tailor your job search in real time 14:45 - Tips for staying motivated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more⁠⁠ If seeing "degree preferred" on a job listing makes you hesitate to apply, you’re not alone. In this episode of Job Search Stories, Career Coach Clint is here to break down exactly how to get a job without a degree, from when to ignore that requirement to how a well-crafted portfolio can prove your skills speak louder than a diploma. 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - How to approach “degree preferred” applications? 1:01 - Best way to convince an employer you’re a fit without a degree? 1:51 - Tips for standing out 3:06 - Reddit hot take 4:02 - How to address not having a degree during an interview 5:24 - Tips for applying to jobs with no relevant experience5:56 - How to utilize transferable skills 6:37 - Networking tips for beginners  7:29 - Fastest way to build real-world experience? 8:03 - Creative ways to highlight experience  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more⁠⁠ Decoding job descriptions gets a lot easier once you know what to look for. In this episode of Job Search Stories, Clint and Gina break down practical job search strategies to help you read between the lines. 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Quick tips to start your job search! 2:08 - Decoding the job description 2:57 - Red flags in job descriptions 4:02 - Why do entry-level jobs require 3-5 years of experience? 4:59 - What crosses the line when following up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more⁠⁠ In this Job Search Stories episode, Career Coach Clint discusses how to start those ever-so awkward networking conversations. We cover everything from sending non-generic emails and defining your "value proposition" to which icebreakers are safe to use (and which to avoid!). 0:00 - Intro 0:07 - How to make your emails stand out 0:59 - What is a value proposition? 1:11 - Is it too pushy to reach out to the hiring manager directly?2:12 - What’s a creative way to start a conversation? 3:29 - Networking tip if you only have 30 seconds 4:51 - Elevator pitch tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more⁠⁠ If you dread the word networking, don't worry, you're not alone. In this episode of Job Search Stories, Career Coach Clint shares practical networking tips everyone can use, from his personal trick to calm pre-event nerves to the polite way to end a chat when it's time to move on. 0:00 - Intro 0:51 - Why is networking so important? 2:18 - What are some easy ways to network? 2:47 - Reddit hot take 3:23 - How to navigate networking 4:14 - How to hype yourself up for networking events 4:57 - Tips to naturally exit a networking conversation 6:34 - Tips for networking when switching industries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more⁠⁠ Learning how to follow up after an interview can make waiting for a response a whole lot more manageable. Whether you're checking in, feeling ghosted, or even rejected, our seasoned career coach, Jenn, has the advice you need. 0:00 - Intro 0:33 - How long should someone wait before following up? 3:00 - How to manage anxiety while waiting for a response 3:51 - Speed round: Tips for getting different types of feedback 5:48 - Whether or not to send a thank-you note Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more⁠⁠ Get ready to ace your next interview. In this episode, Jenn, a career coach, tackles your top interview questions: How do you prepare like a pro? What are the most common questions? How do you turn weaknesses into strengths? Plus, learn which questions to ask your interviewer and how to spot red flags before you accept an offer. For more job search tips, search "Indeed" on YouTube! 0:00 - Intro 0:34 - Most extra thing you've done to prepare before an interview? 2:27 - Interview tips for neurodivergent people 3:53 - Common interview questions that you should be prepared for 4:14 - How to make your weaknesses sound like a positive 7:18 - Tips for asking your interviewer questions 9:15 - Red flag responses from employers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more⁠⁠ The resume skills that’ll get you noticed goes beyond basic experience. Knowing how to list your skills effectively and deciding which ones to include are key. We’re here to show you exactly how to do just that We hope you found this video helpful. If you'd like to see more episodes, search for "Job Search Stories by Indeed." 0:00 - Intro 0:24 - How to list your skills on a resume 3:13 - Resume skills showdown! 8:09 - What skills do recruiters actually care about? 8:52 - Learning new skills 10:19 - Skills you should never put on a resume 11:40 - Viewer question 12:46 - What are 5 skills you should have to stay competitive against AI?  14:43 - Twitter shoutout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more⁠ Your skills are more valuable than you think, AND they can tell a powerful story to recruiters. We're here to help you identify the transferable skills you've gained from hobbies, past jobs, or even planning a group trip. We'll show you how to use them to your advantage and stand out. Need more resume tips? Search "Resume Tips" by Indeed for more! 0:00 - Intro 0:18 - What are transferable skills 0:54 - How to put transferable skills on your resume 1:51 - What job does the skill belong to 3:45 - How to create a resume with no experience  5:09 - Can you include your hobbies 6:26 - What skills should you list when having no experience 8:31 - Defining hard skills and soft skills 9:18 - Hot take from Reddit 10:58 - Why both hard and soft skills are important Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Reacting to Reddit post about hiring managers 5:00 - Problems hiring managers face 6:08 - Job search fatigue 8:34 - Overcoming the mental anguish of losing a job 9:26 - Filling out employment history 11:01 - Will the job application process ever change? 12:41 - Wacky job application questions  15:35 - Twitter/X post questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Tattoos/piercings in the workplace 6:21 - Swearing during the interview 9:27 - Answering viewer questions 11:11 - How to incorporate personality into your work looks 12:31 - Should you ACTUALLY be yourself during an interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more0:00 - Intro 0:15 - Viewer question 1:52 - AI resumes/cover letters 4:19 - Other helpful resume tools 5:35 - ATS resume hacks 10:07 - Cover letter tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Reddit comment reactions 4:56 - Resume reviews 7:09 - Unnecessary personal info on a resume 8:03 - Information overload on a resume 10:31 - Don’t include a photo or social media handles 11:59 - Funny reddit comments  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Personality hires: Good or bad? 1:42 - Hiring for a “culture fit” 4:55 - Job search scams 8:00 - How to spot and protect yourself from a job scam 10:24 - How to report scam jobs on Indeed 11:32 - Pros and cons of being “over-employed” 16:34 - Tips for protecting yourself in your job search Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Viewer question 1:27 - What are the pros and cons of remote work? 3:44 - Is remote work damaging for new workers who haven't networked yet? 5:06 - Tips for finding a remote job 5:55 - Different types of employment status 7:47 - Tips for covering rising cost 9:02 - Tips to determine what work works for you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 Intro 0:15 - Viewer question 2:20 - Is it hard to go back to corporate after doing freelance? 4:45 - How to decide if entrepreneurship is right for you 5:47 - How to navigate a side hustle while employed 7:26 - Who are gig workers? 9:20 - How does a gig work job search differ from a traditional job search? 9:57 - Best tips for finding short-term work 10:57 - Weighing both work options Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - Viewer question 0:55 - Current AI trends in the job market 2:55 - What are some concerns around AI? 4:20 - How can AI be used in a job search? 6:51 - What are some signs that a job posting is written by AI? 9:13 - How will AI impact the available amount of jobs? 10:58 - How is AI impacting the type of jobs available or skills employers are looking for? 13:13 - How can job seekers future-proof their careers? 14:35 - How is AI being used in the job search, and how will it be finding jobs in the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Viewer question 1:17 - How do you feel about discussing salary? 2:42 - Should you discuss salary in the workplace? 5:09 - What do you do if you discover a huge salary range between you and a colleague? 7:38 - Have you ever experienced a wage gap? 9:14 - What are pay gaps? 11:00 - How can you work to close the pay gap? 13:17 - Have you ever had an unpaid internship? 14:33 - What is the difference between paid and unpaid internships? 15:37 - Are unpaid internships scams? 16:32 - Who is best for an unpaid internship? 17:32 - How can you make sure you’re being paid fairly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:18 - Viewer question 1:48 - How do you know if you should negotiate salary? 2:43 - What’s at stake if you don’t negotiate salary? 3:39 - How to figure out your market value 7:02 - How much it costs to be you 8:27 - Mock salary negotiation  10:29 - Ways Gina could improve her skills 11:44 - Do career coaches get nervous about negotiating salary? 13:21 - How does a typical salary negotiation work? 14:08 - What can you use as leverage? 15:45 - How many rounds of negotiation should you go through? 16:37 - When do you walk away or keep pushing? 17:48 - Salary negotiation from a recruiter's perspective 19:27 - Best practices for salary negotiation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Viewer question 1:46 - How to handle rejection 3:11 - Jenn’s experience coaching someone through job rejection 4:32 - Red flags from job offers 7:46 - Declining a job offer without burning bridges 9:16 - Best way to decline a job offer 10:43 - What to avoid when declining a job offer 12:18 - Final advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:19 - Jenn’s experience with multiple job offers 0:59 - First thing you should do when accepting or rejecting job offers 1:34 - How should you compare job offers? 3:05 - How to choose between jobs in different industries 5:30 - Jenn’s experience with pressure tactics  6:50 - Common pressure tactics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Notes Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:09 - Viewer question 2:36 - What should you consider before accepting a job offer? 4:10 - How important is it to think about how you would fit on a team? 6:03 - A game of “Would you Rather? 14:02 - Question for viewers “Would you rather have a 20% salary increase or unlimited PTO?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Viewer question 3:00 - What to share about yourself during the interview & resume phase 3:58 - Gina’s experience with an elevator pitch 5:25 - How to talk about yourself when you don’t have experience 6:33 - How to talk about industry experience when switching industries 7:18 - How to adjust your elevator pitch based on who you’re talking to 8:25 - What interview questions does Jenn prefer? 9:16 - What interview questions does Gina prefer? 10:06 - BEST advice for answering the “Tell me about yourself” interview question 11:00 - Common interview questions that gauge your alignment 15:03 - “Tell me about a time you failed” interview question 16:34 - Recap on how to talk about yourself effectively Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:19 - Viewer question #1 1:13 - What is your least favorite type of interview question? 2:44 - What are the different types of interview questions you can be asked? 3:50 - Jenn’s favorite type of interview questions 4:44 - Best strategies for answering behavioral questions 6:50 - Tricky interview questions 10:11 - How to answer a question when unprepared 13:00 - Red flag, green flag interview signs 16:25 - Is it ok to end an interview early? 17:30 - How to tell if an interview went well Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - Viewer question #1 2:25 - Advice for job seekers that get ghosted 3:41 - What to do if a hiring manager misrepresents the job 5:05 - What to do if the interviewing process is super lengthy 6:41 - What to do if you're doing a bunch of unpaid projects during the interview process 8:26 - Salary Negotiation difficulties  12:52 - Job offer stage 14:39 - What to do if you’re being rushed by a job offer 15:52 - What to do if your job offer gets taken away 17:54 - Tips for elevating pain points during the job search process Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:22 - Viewer question #1 2:15 - First step you should take in your job search 5:40 - Advice if you’re not getting responses to job applications 9:13 - Should you update your resume for every role? 10:27 - Tips on updating your Indeed profile 12:01 - Finding the right job for you 14:55 - How to get noticed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Viewer question #1 2:26 - What percentage of people experience imposter syndrome? 4:56 - Practice positive reinforcement 6:26 - Being overqualified or overlooked 10:38 - What do you say during your interview if you feel you’re overqualified? 11:36 - Job hopping to increase salary 12:59 - Advantages and disadvantages of job hopping 15:10 - How to explain job hopping in your job interview 16:32 - How to feel less insecure in the job search Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Common mistakes Gina and Jenn see on resumes 3:17 - How to get your resume noticed 6:20 - Sharing education on your resume 11:22 - Showcasing your skills 13:58 - What skills are in high demand right now? 15:10 - Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro  0:35 - Best advice for resume writing  3:59 - Keep your resume concise  5:35 - Common mistakes with resumes  6:43 - Resume formats  8:58 - Most important sections  12:54 - Episode recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices