Feel Unqualified? Here’s How to Walk In Like the Right Person for the Job

Connect with Doug!dougfleener.comThe Day Makes the Year (Makes a Life): Transform your work and life with One-Day Successhttps://a.co/d/iaxSiIDKnown as the daily performance expert, Doug Fleener is a CEO, business advisor, keynote speaker, and coach. His extensive experience and journey of over 30 years in recovery and business give him a unique perspective with expertise and fast, high ROI results.He's the author of the book, The Day Makes the Year (Makes a Life): Transform your work and life with One-Day Success. Doug is here to teach us how to live in the present, take responsibility for what takes place in your job search, learn from those setbacks, maintain discipline, and focus on growing three things a day.

Key Takeaways:Why $200K is no longer the finish line (and how inflation, lifestyle, and goals reveal the gap)The invisible ceiling most high earners hit—and how to break itHow to audit your real total compensation before chasing higher offersWhy promotions at this level come from owning scope, not just working harderHow switching industries or companies can instantly raise your comp ceilingThe truth about equity: RSUs vs. options, cliffs, and startup fantasy mathVisibility = compensation: how to make decision-makers see your valueHigh-paying, rare skills that lead to $300K+ comp packagesWhy you should interview every year (even if you're not planning to leave)Bonus income streams: consulting, board roles, speaking, and advisory workCommon traps: silent loyalty, stalled titles, and equity that goes nowhereFinal message: You don’t get paid what you're worth—you get paid what you position yourself to earn.

Connect with Jim!https://www.jimfrawley.com/Jim FrawleyConsider a switch! It can boost your career and make you a stronger candidate.Identify transferable skills and focus on value you bring.Network and showcase how you can solve problems in your target industry.Recruiters value diverse experience, explain your moves with a focus on gained skills.

Communicating Important Information Before Your Interview, Relocating, Multiple Offers - Listener Q&AWe answer questions on how to share important information before you even get an interview and how that impacts moving forward and receiving offers.

Replay for the Live Youtube Q&A. Listener Questions and Answers about being confident without seeming arrogant, second job interviews, jobs that say they are stressful, handling multiple offers & interviews, and more!

The Job Interview Question, "Tell me about a challenge or conflict you've faced at work and how you dealt with it." breaks interviews. Fail it, and you head toward the bottom of the list. Answer well, and you'll stand out - even from other candidates with better skills.In this episode, I share the mistakes people make when answering this, how to get it right, and five answer examples and templates you can use.

http://lifeafterthelayoff.com/A free live masterclass on August 19 featuring three career experts and ME!! Sharing strategies to recover from a layoff, rebuild confidence, and get hired fast — with Q&A included.RSVP TODAY!

Feeling stuck in your job or unsure how to pivot careers? In this episode, career strategist Stephen Short shares 20+ years of experience helping people find fulfilling work—and ace interviews along the way. Whether you're job hunting, considering a career change, or aiming for a promotion, this episode is packed with real talk and actionable strategies.You’ll learn:Why 50% of people feel professionally stuck—and how to change thatThe 2 key qualities every interviewer is really looking forWhy long interview processes may signal red flags about a companyHow to identify your true transferable skills (especially if you're pivoting industries)What separates the 99% of frustrated job seekers from the top 1% who land great rolesHow to use assessments to clarify your next move (without relying on buzzword tests)A free tool that gives you a short list of careers you'll actually enjoyPlus, download Stephen’s free ebook “Your Next Career” for tools, interview tips, and clarity on what’s next.