6 Things No One Tells You About Getting A Good Job
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- Chelsea reveals the untold secrets of the professional world about landing (and keeping) a very good job, whether you’re just out of school or looking to change career paths entirely.
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Stoppppppp, we’re in the 2000s. One has to apply online!
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1. If you're applying for a job online, it's probably already too late
2. Networking is super important, but it rarely happens at designated events
3. The interview process is often more intimidating than the actual workplace
4. Always have to be looking
5. Being communicative/Good at Admin is going to make you stand out
6. The more you "Love" a job, the more you have to be about boundaries.
Thank you.
Thank you! After sitting through a 2min intro, I knew this was going to be a needlessly long drawn out video.
Absolutely great advice!!!
I needed this lol too wordy
What does the 6th point mean🤔
I have only ever gotten jobs by applying online. I'm really not sure how else you are supposed to go about it, especially if you are moving to a new area or into a new field where you don't have connections. Maybe these "other creative ways" work well in certain fields, but in a lot of work places (especially government) you MUST apply online. It's the only way.
Of course most jobs require you to apply formally, which today is online. I think the point of networking is the applicant being taking into account - making sure that your cover letter + resume is actually read - because you did the work beforehand by getting to know early on that the job will be posted, getting details about the job etc. This will make sure your application doesn't end up in the bottom of the pile.
Job fairs have been helpful for me because you have a minute or two to make an impact
Yeah husband dosnt use networking for jobs only through websites or consultants. But hes a programmer so its a different system. Not many prorammers of what he knows here.
Yeah, the job I've had for 5 years only hires via online and it's a government job too. No one can hand in their resume in person because the online application has questions that are required to be answered so that HR can reviewing them all fairly before sending to the department interviewing people. As someone who also has been on the other side of it (not government job, a different one), I have very rarely been impressed by someone coming in with their resume to remember them when reviewing applications. Most of the time the person just awkwardly drops it off without talking much, or our conversation feels disingenuous because I know they're just trying to look good in front of me. Had more success with frequent customers (obviously this is only applicable to customer service jobs) who show me through support of the company/store that they genuinely want to work here or have a genuine connection to us.
Actually, best jobs I ever got (including my current), I have found via my friends/recommendations. Current job I have was even funnier, I told my manager that I'm bored and want to level up, and she has agreed with the manager from another department (after we discussed what I might be interested in) for an interview. Then we got to talk, and the position was opened especially for me. At the end, I had to apply online. I think it's something that is very typical for corporates.
It would be cool to have another video showing more of those “good admin” or general competency skills in a quick fire list - I’m sure everyone has a few they can work on!
Law Firm Manager here- Last person I had to let go was fired not only for underperformance, but a big part of it was lack of basic and integral computer knowledge. She came with 20 years of having worked in law, yet had no idea how to edit or convert pdf files, how to properly format word documents or even how to save or open documents in a variety of ways. It was so shocking to me that in my new hire interviews, I actually started asking about computer programs proficiency. Basic computer knowledge is essential, but extensive computer knowledge is valuable and time saving!!! Just a tip!
Yes please!! I know this is something I need to work on but need some help!
@@mrsdv ha ha ha ha. I remember when our bankruptcy courts switched to PACER, and a whole bunch of attorneys stopped practicing. One told me that she "didn't believe in email." Like it was a religion or something.
One of my best friend growing up became a recruiter. My first ‘big job’ was all because of her. She knew my skill set and knew what the company wanted and she forwarded my resume. I got the job in less than 72 hours and stayed with the company for 5 years. After my first year I was promoted and got to travel all across North America! My next big job I got online. It was due to the skills I acquired from said previous job that allowed me to get this position.
Edit: I went to university late and finished at 28. It was easy for me to get ‘real’ jobs once I got my degree because so many of my friends were in the professional world for at least 5-7 years. It wasn’t fair but I got a ton of help from my friends!
Before graduating college I was only using online job search websites, but had poor results. Once I made started networking I got an interview with a “friend of a friend of a friend” that I hadn’t met previously, and I landed a great finance job. You don’t need a huge network, but utilize the one you do have!
I got my job from applying to a job I sort of liked at a company I really wanted to work for. They liked my resume and had me interview for a position that wasn’t posted yet but WAY more what I wanted to do. Putting yourself out there is important, you can always respectfully decline an offer.
Super blunt Chelsea is my favorite Chelsea.
Thank you Kiya !
@@thefinancialdiet Exactly! I like how you don't sugarcoat it, the workplace can become toxic if people don't learn to separate themselves in a healthy capacity and don't have a healthy work-life balance. It's a harsh truth but the sooner people learn it the better so they can understand their value and how grateful other companies would be to receive their talent.
The only kind of Chelsea I’ve seen
I've been watching TFD for a long time now, and I love how you're cracking more jokes and letting more of your personality out, along great info as always. Congrats!!
Same!
I'm not going to lie...this video really made me sad...I'm going through job search right now and just hearing the first few posts made me feel really demoralized. But I'm glad your sharing this information. Thanks a bunch Chelsea.
Christina hey, job search is not easy, and I am sure you’re doing great! Just keep up with good attitude. Opportunities will come your way 🤩
Don’t worry, many, myself included, got job by applying online. It’s not that bad, make sure you read up about how to pass the computer phase selection so your resume makes it to the real person. Best of luck.
How's the progress? I've been hunting since graduating in May with an MBA with many cold interview followups. Don't give up though, somewhere there's an organization looking for you and you're head and shoulders above most candidates just by checking out TFD.
This is a slightly demoralizing video. I promise it's possible to get a job through online applications. Sometimes companies have roles they haven't posted and if you have a good resume they will pass it to the correct person and you will be considered for a job you didn't even know. Keep trying.
This video just confirmed for me how much BS is involved in getting a job working for someone else. I'm definitely going to work at becoming self employed full time
I really like my workplace, but I was underpaid. So I left the company, got 25% raise to work in a different company and then come back to my old (and current company) within 6 months with the new salary + more. The company treated it as if I've never left, so I get to keep my benefits of 4-day work week schedule + 5 weeks vacation time + 1 week end of year time off. To leave and comeback is the best decision I ever had. My boss and co-workers are so great. I know the video says familiarity can be toxic, but I have such a good work life balance. Plus, if I get laid off, due to my 10-year service, I'd get at least 6 month severance package.
worcestergal where can I find a job with a four day work week?? Sounds perfect!
@@tarawrr20 I'm in biotech field. It's a four day work week with 10 hours shift Mon-Thu. But my manager doesn't care even if I only stay 8 hours, as long as everything on schedule is completed :) So I usually skip lunch and coffee breaks, just go home after 8-9 hours. There's also option for 3-day work week for 12 hours shift, but that's too much.
worcestergal are you in the US?
@@ShinyStar611 Yes, I am.
Same. I was laid off in March 2020, and just got rehired in a different department. Doubled my salary. Totally worth being out of work for a year.
You can get a job online (in my career in health care) but the hard part is getting past the keyword searches. Companies will search specific words and only look at those applicants. Tons of articles online on how to help you get into the searches 😊
I got my dream job by applying online to a prestigious firm 😘 Yes, it does happen. Do not mark off the online applications.
I agree on all these points. But I'll pause it on the last one. As a teacher, no one tells you it's "required" that you answer emails, check grades, do lesson plans, go to meetings ALL outside of contract time. I get emails at 10pm. And most require response.
One advice for those who would like to polish their resume : commit to a work diary.
You can note down a tasks you did out of your routine work, such as special assignments, situations that put you under pressure, and situations where you utilized prolem-solving skills.
This really helped me bring more to the interview table. Especially useful for those with little experience in the professional world.
After many interviews I realized that what interviewers seem to want is someone who is the image of reliability among people with the same skillsets which is really frustrating because I'm a 23 year old with equal working experience to my older counterparts and staff training experience, but still get easily mistakened for a highschooler. So yeah, not the image of a reliable coworker.
Although I dress professionally, but I'm not willing to force myself to appear older than 25, I figured I'll take Chelsea's advice to heart and improve on the softer skills, mainly networking among people who already knew of my skillsets .
We're all trying our best in life, good luck to y'all!
It's been a month chelsea and i have 2000tt in emergency fund and you know everything is expensive in the caribbean. Its progress for me and I'm grateful.
I'm not Chelsea, but you're doing an awesome job!
great job Pierre!
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Hey a fellow Trini! Good luck with your endeavours!
oof.. as a recent grad who's 5 months into her first job, I learned real quick that this is all true
As a young person just entering the world of work, i am so grateful for this video! Thank you Chelsea! You are the big sister i never had (but desperately needed)
I'm a technical writer and I've gotten two very good jobs online (and one that looked very good but wasn't). Even for the jobs I didn't get, I got tons of interview requests. It's really not impossible, but it takes a stellar cover letter and interviewing skills. The one type of job that has a massive cattle call-like application process are remote jobs because the pool of applicants is expanded to the entire country, not just one area. But even then, I still feel that there's nothing wrong with online applications as long as you have the experience they need and a kickass cover letter.
I'm looking online for a first job in my industry (animation) and the thing about cover letters is that I find they take so much time to write properly, which makes it very hard to apply to multiple places in the hopes of actually improving your chances. I'm always left wondering if I'm just over doing it, but the only interview I got came from the cover letter I worked the most on. I'm baffled at the concept of people who apply to hundreds of places. Do you have by any chance any special tips on writing them? There's lots of info online but it all seems so generic.
What are your good online jobs? I'm a writer and am looking for a side hustle, maybe you can help me
Yes, complacency is toxic! I stayed way too long at my job because I really liked the health insurance.
You network by meeting people and getting involved. This can be at the gym, the knitting group at the library, the monthly book club and the every other week you volunteer at food bank.
All of my jobs that I accepted were online. I have used recruiters, but that has not worked for me when I was discussing open positions with them.
most recruiters are shark who are just building a database pool. they have no job to offer. if your buddy is an honest in house recruiter there maybe a chance.
It definitely depends on industry. For jobs that are looking for a very specific and relatively rare skill set online applications are a lot more likely to pan out.
@@Meloncov i have been to so many recruiters who to my face want to hire me and say there is a position. but i won't hear from them again despite followup. a few recruiters wanted to contact my supervisor for references before any job offer was placed. i was like hell to the no
I have also gotten jobs online, but not the big fish job. Ive been middle management for a while, and i was looking to move up. Those are all by creating a network and using that network. I just landed a job where i doubled my salary, and it was because my former boss heard of an opening with his former boss and put in a good word. I had the job bc of that, even though a ton of qualified people applied online. When you get to a certain level, its all about who you know and what your reputation is like.
@@annad3377 that's typical close friend connect
I recently was “forced” to leave a job I loved. This video hit me over the head!!!!! Thank you
I think #4 + 6 are so true and overlooked aspects of having a career. I've been in a job for almost 10 years that wasn't my dream job but I thought was the best job I could hope for at that stage in my career. I got several promotions and raises but it got to a point where I felt I was on autopilot and nothing felt challenging and I didn't feel particularly valued as a person, not just a warm body in a chair. I highly recommend switching jobs if you ever find yourself in a similar situation. It motivates you to keep your skills sharp and always be ready for a new and better opportunities. Because if you see a job online, if you're not applying in the first 48 hours it's posted, you're less likely to get a call back. Always have your resume and references ready.
If anyone is looking for a book with a plan for how to gain and use connections for a job I highly recommend the 2 hour job search. I was so afraid of applying for jobs after college but this gave me steps and a process. I started a job in my field and industry in 8 weeks after I started looking.
this is terrifying. there's so much more to life than this demanding, meaningless struggle. there's not enough access to nice paying office jobs so we are beginning to resort to desperate tactics just to maybe live comfortably- shy/anxious people be damned
As a person with social anxiety, the entire job-finding process is the bane of my existence. Every video, article, seminar, etc. on finding a good job basically concludes by telling me I'll never land a job. It just sucks when there are arrogant selfish people with awful manners and unpleasant disagreeable personalities who are able to land jobs easily because they're confident and can do a good interview :(
I -anxiously- feel you.
I agree. While this advice is super accurate and useful , its terrifying how hard it is now to find something.
Yes,rat race is so pointless and stupid ...of i had some comfortable passive income i would never again step into any office
Very beneficial to people looking to add another job or still looking for a job. Gotta watch this. Spread the love and wealth, BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS, LET'S GET MORE MONEY IN OUR POCKETS! GO GO GO
what's with the caps? lol but yeah amen to that Shane
my only way to get more dough in my pocket is by working 2 jobs..... i am actually killing my self if i add another job
Every job or internship I got was through an online application. I don't if this was just a tip for the US though. But the point about admin work is really true. We always underestimate how big the portion of communication, team work and just being reliable really is.
yeah almost all of my jobs i got through applying myself and usually online. no job came from family friends. and the ones offered were so unclear and vague i felt i was gonna be cheated if i took the job.
What country are you in?
@@Melissa0774 canada.
@@Melissa0774 Germany
Agreed! Recruiters have also helped me! UK / US. Wouldn’t stress about networking.
I moved halfway across the country from the Midwest to the east coast two months ago with my husband so he could go to grad school. I don’t know anyone, have zero network connections, but applying online means it’s already too late and network mixers aren’t worth going to? Literally what am I supposed to do then? Wait to die?
"per my previous email" is my life...
I got my first job online and it is a really cool one (: HOWEVER it took me almost 2 months to get hired because-as you said- almost all the jobs I applied for online were already taken. If I could go back in time I would have done more networking, definitely.
Critical: you must network up and down rather than sideways. Don't be the person that is always looking to take, but that can never offer a job opportunity to someone else. If you only network sideways you will box yourself in. Is your equal really going to recomend you as their boss?
Most jobs are from Weak connections!
Don’t underestimate the people you meet networking, and don’t underestimate the power of weak connections 😉
connections are a waste of time. most employed people love hanging out with jobseekers to psyke them up only to never hear back. connections are only great if you have a close family or friend in position of hiring power. and usually at that point no interview is required.
@@asadb1990 if it's a close friend/ family, they would've gotten you a job already, so you would never be "unemployed" in the first place. weak connections are the ones who can help you find a job when you are unemployed, because most of the time you guys don't share the same friend circle and resources.
@@cherrytung what i mean is often in some big companies the posting is for show only. the hiring manager just asks his subordinate to find the small pool of candidates from their social pool. often a guy brings in close family and friends. and as long as they stick around and are competent, it works out. and the average applying from outside wouldn't even get a chance.
@@cherrytung also close family and friends better coach you through interview process.
@@asadb1990 I think we're talking about 2 different situations here. Often times if friends and family have the opportunity to get you a job, they will. They won't leave you unemployed.
For a person to be unemployed, he or she probably does not have friends and family who can provide that opportunity, so their best bet is from weak connections. Those weak connections provide a different pool of opportunities for the candidate.
me: I love my job, so she's not talking to me
Chelsea: Just you wait!
The good admin thing is so important and something I had drilled into me by my father as a kid that it's so baffling to me when people have so much trouble with it. At my current job we are required to review our performance metrics at the start of each day. This normally means looking over a line of numbers to see how you're doing and if anything is off or missing and if everything is right pressing one button. Most days it takes less than a minute and yet some people can't be bothered to do it untill they realize they missed a bonus because a metric from the month before was incorrect or a supervisor hounds them to go and check it.
Thank you so much for this information. I spent 3 years at my first job, then was a stay-at-home mom for a year and am now almost a year in at my second job, but am looking for another (because I was promised full-time and benefits at this job and am getting neither), and this information is so valuable to me, thank you!
This video has all the words. I need to hear. So I look after myself.
Thank you..
I love her dark and straightforward humor. Subscribed.
Telling us not to get our hopes up for jobs on online job boards really hit home for me. I’ve applied to well over 45 positions in the past few months, and while I’m a great worker and I’m extremely overqualified education-wise, I’ve only gotten maybe 3 interviews with no luck...I need to get more creative because those jobs had hundreds or even thousands of applicants
What if you’re an introvert and know 2 people who do nothing that you would be able to do or want to do?
Yep, thats me. When I was looking for my first job, I had problems with this - I am an introvert and none of my friends could help me with this. I also had almost no experience, but I needed money and I looked for work everywhere. As a result, I found it almost by accident.
So, life is struggle.
Same here! Even for recommendations that’s hard also.
You need to find the social situations that you feel comfortable in, and they are not going to be the unstructured event type. Find structured social occassions or make them. "Being an introvert" can become an excuse. Introversion may mean it takes more energy to socialize, but it doesn't mean you are incapable of it. And you don't need "friends"--you need connections. They don't have to be deep & meaningful--in fact it's best if they are not, and instead focused around your profession. Read the book "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking".
I'm an introvert too and fortunately with the internet we're empowered to network more personally. If you create a LinkedIn, which everyone watching TFD should have, you can leverage it to engage others in fields you are interested in. Be subtle but show an interest in what they do and ask if they mind a quick phone call about how they got there and they usually are more than willing to put in a good word for you.
Love your hair like that. I wear my hair that way when I’m heads down doing a project plan. You the boss!
TBH this actually makes me feel more hopeless about finding a job. I don't have the time or money to network
It's free! Meetup has lots of events where you can create relevant contacts. Making time is a matter of priorities.
@@CheeseSlicess Meetup definitely sounds worth it :) I have to respectfully disagree about the priorities thing though. I am already working a job with PT pay and FT to-dos, as well as trying to side hustle to make ends meet (and not the kind of side hustle that is a passion). I know a lot of people are also doing this. we have to make rent still, even though a lot of us are job hunting.
It would be considered superficial according to this video, but LinkedIn can be a good resource. If you applied to a job where someone you are connected to works, there is a pre-populated message that comes up asking that person if they would mind giving you a good word and letting them know you’re interested in a job there. It’s less formal than putting someone down as a job reference but having someone be able to tell the HR personTo look for your name in the list of applications can’t hurt.😉 of course if you don’t want to send a message you don’t have to.
I don't have a network to even be able to network
Many ppl posted here, myself included, found jobs online. Just be diligent, tailor your resumes, write killer cover letter and make sure you read up on how pass thru the computer phase of selection so that your resume ends up on a real humans desks for review. Best of luck! Believe in yourself - the world needs you🤟🏼
"You keep your boundaries, or your boundaries keep you". Makes so much sense!
OH MY GOODNESS #5!! Being someone who works well with others and can do these essential work skills can often be FAR more valuable than hard skills. I had a boss say to me frequently "I can hire dozens of people to do XX tasks but only once in a while can I hire someone who I can put in front of our clients".
All of these apply to me lmao what a great slap on the face. Thanks for the wake-up call.
"that really doesn't make sense but you get what I'm saying" 😂😭💎💎 I get what you're saying.
I have gotten all my adult jobs from applying online. You definitely lose out if there are internal candidates, but I don't think chances are so slim that you won't at least get an interview if you're well qualified.. for me the most difficult thing was getting my first "professional" jobs when I didn't have experience to prove that I'd be a decent hire.
milikoshki And I’ve gotten none of my jobs that way in the last 10 years. It was all through unexpected ways via organic networking/happenstance as Chelsea described.
Online portals feel like shouting into the void even if you’re well qualified for the position
Paige Dumas And yet it’s like the lottery: “But what IF this is the one time it actually works...”
I'm thinking it may depend on the industry because I have gotten most of my jobs from applying online too
If you apply online, call the company! It shows initiative and they can tell you if the position has been filled
Well, you just described all the past mistakes I made in my professional life, and what made me get were I am now: UNEMPLOYED, FRUSTATED AND DEPRESSED. Mostly because I was always looking for a relationship with a company and not a real JOB!
Guess what: At my last job, I really loved it, and I was fired! That destroyd me emotionally, and after 5 months, I'm still trying to get over it!
I'm 45 years old and, aside from two fast-food jobs in high school, every single job I've gotten is through whatever the current form of the "want ad" is, or through temp jobs where they hired me. I've heard for decades that you won't get a job unless you network, but I'm here to tell you there are jobs out there that do hire through ads (like the last three hires at my company) and having an excellent cover letter and resume is how you get those jobs. If you are good at networking, do it, and everyone should be developing that skill. But if you are applying, find the way to make your cover letter and resume the best, target both for every job, and you are going to rise to the top of the pile. I've also read a lot of resumes and cover letters over the years and 90% of them are Not Good. Make yours in that top 10% and your chances increase exponentially.
So needed this today! Thank you for sharing all of this fantastic advice.
I'd say that the point about applying online is a little misleading and maybe outdated. I would say the vast majority of jobs nowadays are applied to online, and omitting that or not giving that enough credit is detrimental. Especially if you won't have the best connections, or you don't have the connections you need for what you're looking for. I would say that for those applying online, which is probably most people- make sure to constantly be refreshing the job search websites so you see the newest updates. I would also suggest keeping an eye out for facebook posts and other social media posts about job openings. I was offered a job that I found based on a facebook post because they were looking for someone super last minute. It's also very important to keep your Linkedn and other professional social media accounts up to date because people are constantly looking there for new highers and it's a good way to see what's happening in your field.
Every time a job is posted it's probably already been filled - THANK YOU!!!! Gospel!!
Pro Tip: Watch on 1.5 speed. You'll never go back. ;p
Good tip
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Not treating a job like a partner or using it to define you is so important!
Honestly, that boundaries about work is so important because I work in an industry where my coworker got yelled at for not picking up her phone when she was not working on a Sunday. We are both hourly employees.
I get bugged when hourly coworkers call and text on days off when there is a website and communication system in place. It feels so unprofessional to have someone beg you to pick up a shift or swap shifts at 10 am on your day off
@@jjh8367 That's why I never answer the phone on weekends.
Great video! This was the motivation I needed to continue the job search and reach out to my network.
#1 is absolutely true for non-entry level positions - especially because companies usually prefer to hire internally. But entry level positions typically would have less internal applicants (there won't be as many people in the organization that would consider it a promotion) and rely much more on external applicants.
A tip for applying to jobs online. Look at the company’s website or local forums for your field before LinkedIn. Still not as good as networking, but it’s a way better shot than applying into the darkness that is LinkedIn.
"Love is usually a human emotion reserved for two consenting people." I think you forgot about all the pets in the world but particularly the US lol.
Great content though! Thanks for your perspective.
(Edited for accuracy of the quote)
Bring that fire Prometheus 😂😂
Yeah that was one hell of an opener lol
Tip 1 & 2 depend on where you live and what industry you're in. I'm sure they are very applicable for a city like New York. However, if you live in a mid-size or small city, your networking opportunities may be slim or even nonexistent. Furthermore, you can live in a big city and apply online for a job in an industry that isn't as prevalent so an online application is your only or best option.
I used to watch your video's for the headline only - because you covered a topic I was interrested in. But lately I actually feel excited when you post any video, because there is more of a personal touch in it, a little more humour etc. Great job.
overall great info! i really enjoy your videos and it's been a lot of fun to see how this channel has evolved. this is kind of random and off topic, but i'm really commenting because i don't know what you guys did differently but the image quality looks AMAZING in this video and also your makeup is on point.
Great video! Thanks for the awesome tips!
This is a pretty well thought out video. Great job!
Another video that is spot on and very VERY accurate to the current job market
Perfect on time what i've got an interview tomorrow! Thanks! :)
I got my first big girl corporate job out of college by applying online. I know everyone’s situation and company is different. I am honestly still astonished that I even got it, I had to “fight” for about 3 months letting them know I know still interested even after interviewing!
Useful and well put information: thank you!
I loved that point about overfamiliarity
Boundaries are SO important. I made a previous job my entire life because I loved it so much and well, I really wish I’d heard #6 before my eventual Covid lay off lmao. My new job is one I really like but everyone in it is well aware it’s A Job, and I feel like we have a lot more work-life balance than in my old one. Ultimately this leads to a much healthier and appealing workplace to be at. I wouldn’t change it for the world.
My favorite video to date! Thank you for sharing this important information!
Hey Chelsea! Thanks for this great video. Any advice on upskilling in basic project management/administrative/communication for the professional workplace? :) Are there any courses or resources you'd recommend to practice these skills? Thank you!
Chelsea being able to drop the Prometheus myth with aplomb has earned her 100 life points. Snaps, girl.
Great video with some fresh insights, thanks for the video tfd:)
People told me that my good grades would get me offers everywhere and boooy were they dead wrong. I wish I knew everything this video covers sooner, it would have saved me 2 years of unemployment
Also, position titles matter. I had a technician that work with me but my title was an Engineer. We literally did the same job. Our resumes was identical besides our names and I was getting way more interviews than he was. We applied for the same jobs as well.
Wow. This video really hit for me and couldn’t have come at a better time. Thank you.
SN: I have my first panel interview on Monday for a competitive fellowship program. 😬
This channel always offers pertinent information and it’s very helpful
Wow, one of the most accurate videos I’ve seen in a while! Great job!
Wow! I wish I had this video in July when I was just returning to the States after working abroad straight after university. I got a crash course in all of this over the last 2 months and EVERYTHING you said is true. This is a super helpful video and I think the biggest take away is networking to make genuine connections.
Overall great video!
Good info, as usual! I like the concept of not just being grateful for having a job or being given the opportunity to work for a corporation, but for your job to also be grateful to have a good employee in the role!
#1 is so true in publishing. Many major publishers within the network of the top five publishing houses are required to post jobs online in various locations. However, many of these higher-paying and/or managing level jobs are offered as promotions to editorial assistance. In the same, many entry-level jobs, for example at Harper Collins (where I really want to work) are filled firstly by previous interns who worked a short internship within them during their undergraduate college experience. Often they get the job first even if they did their internship 1-2 years before the job even opened, simply because they were reached out to by the manager who worked with and loved them.
With authors in publishing, we have a set number of books we can publish a year. We're more likely to hand off over 75% of those slots to authors we've previously published, even for a new title/series, because they'll know the process. This is why new authors have such a hard time getting into a big publishing house, because those already in are getting rubber-stamped because it is far more cost-effective to have a so-so book by an author who already knows the process and works well within it than to chance an amazing book from an author who could possibly not meet deadlines or be difficult.
Gold thank you Chelsea! I learnt so much!
this is really good information to know. the job i have currently and the one i had before this one are the best, easiest, most well paying jobs i’ve had, and i heard about both through a friend - no online postings. it has really hammered home how much of my professional survival is based on my connections. i’m very lucky to have friends who have friends who have friends....
Very good advice, as always. Thank you.
Yes!!!!! I am struggling with #6 right now (esp because I had a lot of really hateful jobs in the past, so this one has a bit of halo effect on it) and I am really putting in a lot of boundaries.
Thank you! Wonderful info
I love your points on networking events. I got one really important tip that basically launched my career at the first networking event I ever went to. I proceeded to go to 50 other events that were pretty much useless and kind of painful to go to. I'm not sure what to make of that.
I'm a massage therapidt. & I got my first job out of school by sending emails directly to the places I was interested in interviewing with just to put myself out there. Got to interview at both places & work at the one I liked more.
Great tips!
You have a valid point on all of the subjects touched. From my personal experience, having known this, I made sure I not only obtained the minimum requirements for a job but also part if not all of the preferred qualifications. This has opened many doors for me and I have never not gotten an interview/offer from applying online (of course there were also many rejections )
Although it is challenging because you don’t know what the internal policies are when it comes to filling that position, you can only control so much and that is your qualifications, experience, work ethics and what you bring to the table.
Networking is important, wether you’re out there meeting people or networking internally. Networking internally from my personal experience has been much more successful, it simply means expressing interest in a department/role to the person in charge, building an honest and professional relationship with that person, requesting to help with projects etc making sure you’re excelling at the assigned task and when the time comes, you will be the first to be considered internally, and if he/she knows external opportunities they will refer you.
LinkedIn is also a great way to network, a lot of recruiters reach out to me this way. Get recommendations and make sure your profile stands out with the proper keywords.
Good luck everyone ! 😊
SO. MUCH. TRUTH. Not fair, not meritocratic, not ''intuitive'', not favoring merit and passion, often the opposite of what is advertised. Took me 7 years to understand these things from a 17min video. I need more advice.
one of your best videos yet, great presenting too Chelsea
Great video as always! And the Prometheus bit was so goofy. Thx TFD :)
This is SO helpful. Thank you! Also, I love your earrings - where did you get them?
I recently (re)learned how big #5 is! A few weeks ago, I was asked to move into an assistant manager position in another department at my job, as a temporary cover for someone who was out on leave. The funny thing is, my employer had just had interviews for a similar, permanent role a month earlier, just in my original department, and I didn't apply for it. I asked the manager why he didn't ask one of the people who had expressed interest, and he told me the decision was 60% based on skills and knowledge, but 40% based on the existing relationship, and that the others who applied didn't have the same respect from and for the other department that I do.
Thank you, great video
Thank you for sharing and this is reality for job searching, interview and getting that job of that particular company.
Re: #6: American teachers, especially part-time faculty adjuncts teaching higher education are FORCED to "love" their jobs and compromise their boundaries *ALL THE TIME* and are, frankly, not compensated much at all for it. I know I'm only paid for the time I spend in the classroom, but, outside of class, I still have to plan lessons, grade papers, meet with students, and attend meetings/workshops WITHOUT pay.
In return, I only get paid when there are classes that need instructors. If there isn't enough students for a class, the class gets canned, and I'm out of a job for the semester unless another class opens up. Colleges drop us like flour sacks, but depend on us to meet student needs.
Hi Chelsea! Very helpful video. What are your thoughts on resumes and specifically paying someone to design a resume for you? I'm stuck in my career and this has been suggested to me multiple times. Thanks!