As an early career professional, applying for top roles means competing against applicants with more experience than you.
Here are some practical ways to stand out compared to other applicants when you're pitching yourself to a recruiter:
There’s only one person who thinks like you, solves problems like you, and has your unique skill set: It’s you.
So let's say you're applying for a marketing manager role.
Sure, there are tons of marketing managers out there, but only one that thinks like you.
So highlight that and you'll stand out.
Here's a template you can use:
"During my time at [Company Name], I had the unique opportunity to [describe what you did and why it was unconventional]. This experience taught me [what you learned], and I was able to help the company [described results you were able to bring to the company]"
Sure, you might not meet all the qualifications for the job compared to the more qualified applicants.
But this doesn’t mean you should give up!
This is where transferable skills come in.
Transferable skills are skills you've demonstrated that are similar to the skills required for the job and can be carried into the role you're trying to get into.
These are great to highlight because employers often look for out-of-the-box thinkers, so highlighting transferable skills can demonstrate your unique perspective!
Here's a template you can use:
"In my previous role at [Company Name], I was often tasked with [Example of a Situation]. This required strong [Name of Transferable Skill], which I was able to demonstrate by
How can you use these templates to show off your unique abilities? Hit reply and let us know!
Summer’s here! And you know what that means ☀️
Sandy beaches, frosty drinks, and patio restaurants…
Just kidding! It means it’s time to step up our job search 🥲
Career growth doesn’t take a season off.
But there’s a bright side!
There’s a way to clarify your job search and make it faster, so you can get back to the sun before winter snatches it away:
It’s our ultimate services bundle.
And it’s helpful because it gives you:
Your dedicated career coach will deliver a customized job search strategy and hold you accountable to the timelines you establish together.
We’ll write your resume, target your LinkedIn profile and give you a comprehensive plan for landing your dream career.
This means you don’t have to navigate the uncertainty of doing it alone!
Chances are you’re in this boat:
You want a new job, but you’re not applying to enough roles or taking action towards your goals.
But we’ve got another boat and it’s way cooler.
Join us on the “I’m doing everything I can and STILL enjoying my summer” boat. It’s got a long name, but it’s definitely smoother sailing.
But really, it can be hard to enjoy your summer or time off when you know you’re falling behind on your job search.
That’s why our ultimate services bundle is the best.
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Our executive VA, Mariel Pilongco, took a recent birthday trip to Baguio City in the Philippines.
If you’re in the area, here’s what she recommends you do!
🍓Go Strawberry Picking
🌷Visit the Baguio Botanical Gardens
The Philippines is a great travel destination, and it’s pretty popular in the summer!
Is Bagio on your bucket list?
Hit reply and let us know if you want to visit!
We heard you!
After doing our recent survey we learned that a ton of you would be interested in learning insights from jobs outside of tech.
So this section is dedicated to just that 😁
Have you ever thought of working for the government? 🤔
Here's a quick run-down of the perks and pitfalls!
Perks 😎
Stability: Government jobs offer a sense of security. Even if agencies morph, government jobs persist.
Flexibility: Government positions often support a healthy work-life balance, with options like telecommuting and flexible schedules.
Benefits: Health care and retirement plans tend to outshine those in the private sector, even in economic downturns.
Time off: Generous leave accruals and observance of federal holidays mean ample vacation time.
Pitfalls ⁉️
Slow salary growth: Merit raises are rare, and cost-of-living adjustments often lag behind inflation.
Capped earning potential: Top government execs may earn less than their private sector equivalents.
Low levels of control: Be prepared for bureaucracy and formal approval processes that can slow things down.
Remember, each career path comes with its unique mix of pros and cons. Consider what matters most to you before taking the leap!
And go here to apply for American gov’t jobs.
Or here to apply for Canadian gov’t jobs!
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