In today’s episode, Lauren and Erica chat with Corporate Recruiter Ilana Austin about the ins and outs of job hunting in 2021. With so many people unemployed due to the pandemic and pandemic related circumstances, there has never been a better time for an insider look into the world of recruiting. Ilana shares a long list of hacks her valuable decade of experience as a recruiter with us as well as some real talk on mindset when interviewing and some big pitfalls to avoid when applying online.
The hacks we cover in today’s episode are:
1 - Your LinkedIn Profile needs to be up to date
2 - Follow instructions when applying online
3 - Personalize your resume and cover letter
4 - Be authentic and transparent when telling your story
5 - Practice thoughtful networking
If you need help with your resume Ilana has offered to connect with our listeners on LinkedIn. Go update your profile and connect with her!
Stick around till the end of the episode to hear Ilana’s favorite life hack. We can’t wait to get her list of champagnes to up our happy hour game!
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