You're Not Just a Job Seeker, You're a Valuable Asset
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Today’s overview:
An interview should be two-way.
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Have you ever been in an interview where you felt more like a burden than a potential hire?
If so, you're not alone.
Many job seekers, especially in India, face a power dynamic that unfairly favours the interviewer.
But today, we're flipping the script. You have the power, my friend.
Interview Should Be a Two-Way Street
Let's be honest – an interview isn't a favour, it's an opportunity for both the company and you to assess fit. If you get treated like a nuisance during the process, something's off.
They need talent just as much as you need a job.
My personal takeaways from a Disrespectful Interview Experience
Don't Settle for Disrespect: Interviewers who are distracted or rude don't deserve your time. Your skills are valuable, and you deserve an environment where that's recognized.
Negotiate Fearlessly: Never hesitate to negotiate your salary when offered a position. You're not being greedy; you're advocating for your worth.
Drop the 'Sir/Ma'am' Game: It's okay to ditch these titles and create a more collaborative professional dialogue. It builds equality and respect.
Feedback Matters: It's perfectly fine to offer constructive feedback to an interviewer if their process is less than stellar. This helps companies improve.
You Are in Demand!
In the corporate world, your skills and expertise are what companies crave.
Don't be afraid to,
Highlight Your Value: Clearly articulate how your skills and experience will directly benefit the company you're interviewing with.
Set Your Worth: Know what you deserve in terms of salary and benefits and be prepared to advocate for yourself.
Ask Smart Questions: Interviews are for you to learn about the company too! Ask thoughtful questions that show your engagement – it demonstrates you're genuinely interested in the opportunity.
A personal request for your next interview,
Your next interview is a chance to showcase your talent, professionalism, and confidence. Don't just go there to get a job– go there ready to make a valuable contribution to the right company!
Until next time, happy job hunting!
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→ Quote of the week,
“Believe you can and you're halfway there.” — Theodore Roosevelt.
→ Book of the Week,
The Road to Better Habits by Darius Foroux
The Road To Better Habits is a short book by Darius Foroux who is a blogger I like to read. His blog cover his thoughts and actionable tips about productivity, habits, decision making and wealth building. This book is an excellent read, I would request you to take some time to read it.
The 5-Step Framework that Darius suggests,
Pick Your Ideal Habits: Instead of overwhelming yourself with too many changes, carefully choose a few habits that, if mastered, would significantly improve your life
Form One Habit at a Time: Focus and consistency are crucial. Introduce new habits gradually, ensuring that one is well established before moving on.
Set the Bar Very Low: The goal is to make it so easy to start that failure is nearly impossible. Start with tiny actions and build progressively.
Quit Your Bad Habits: Identify the negative habits hindering your progress and actively work on replacing them with positive ones.
Keep Track of Your Progress: Tracking builds motivation. Celebrate small wins and use your progress as fuel to continue.
This week’s question to you
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