How to Write A Knock Out Cover Letter, with Brittany Brazell

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15662&preview=true) If the job search is all just one big numbers game, why would you take the time to craft specific cover letters for each position you apply for? Cover letters, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Brittany Brazell are the perfect way to tell an employer more about who you are and what working with you would be like. Brittany suggests keeping it to one page, making it unique to who you are as a person, and sharing your connection to the organization’s mission and values.  About Our Guest: Brittany Brazell is the human resources manager at Our Children's Trust. Resources in This Episode: Connect with Brittany on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15659&preview=true)  While you need resilience during a job search, it becomes even more important once you’ve settled into a position. The World Economic Forum has listed resilience as one of the top 5 necessary career skills, says Find Your Dream Job guest Beth Benatti Kennedy. Resilience is a skill that allows you to exude confidence, identify what you can and can’t control in the workplace, and know when to ask for help, says Beth. There are steps you can take to build your resilience, and you can begin by focusing on your own well-being  About Our Guest: Beth Benatti Kennedy is a leadership coach, a resilience-training expert, and a speaker with more than 20 years of experience. Beth is also the author of Career ReCharge: Five Strategies to Boost Resilience and Beat Burnout. Resources in This Episode: Watch Beth’s TEDx talk on career resilience.  Check out Beth's Books: Career ReCharge: Five Strategies to Boost Resilience and Beat Burnout, ReThink Resilience: 99 Ways to Recharge Your Career and Life Connect with Beth on LinkedIn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15639&preview=true)  If you think only online influencers have personal brands, you’re mistaken. As a job seeker, your personal brand is what makes you stand out from the crowd of other seekers. But how do you build your own brand? Find Your Dream Job guest Jessica Fiesta George says you begin by clarifying what you want, who you are, and the unique value you offer. Jessica also stresses the necessity of interpersonal relationships and networking, as well as sharing content online that will help increase your professional network. Being consistent in what you share is crucial for your brand, as it builds trust with hiring managers and employers.  About Our Guest: Jessica Fiesta George is a seasoned recruiter with more than 20 years of leadership in talent acquisition. She also hosts the Jess Get Hired Podcast. It’s a weekly career advice show. Resources in This Episode: Learn how to get hired, get promoted, and get noticed by downloading Jessica’s podcast, Jess Get Hired Podcast. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15629&preview=true)  Why would anyone accept a job that’s not a good fit? Fear. If you lost your job suddenly, fear may propel you to accept whatever you can find. But a job that’s a good fit is life-changing, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kat Nelson Troyer. Kat suggests taking the time to clarify what you want from a job, what you can offer an employer, and where you want to go in your career. Kat also recommends developing a “board of advisors;” people who know you well and can encourage and help you along the way.  About Our Guest: Kat Nelson Troyer is an executive, team, and career coach, and the CEO of Jigsaw Solutions.  Kat also co-hosts the excellent Real Job Talk podcast. Resources in This Episode: Do you have a career question you’d like answered? Email Kat at [email protected] and she may feature your question on her podcast.  Connect with Kat on LinkedIn. Grab the exclusive NordVPN deal: https://nordvpn.com/dreamjob and get extra subscription time. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring our show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15626&preview=true)  Informational interviews are one of the best ways to learn about jobs you’ve never had experience with. But they take time, and not everyone will give you that time. Find Your Dream Job guest Stephen Lozano knew that and decided to make it easy to access those conversations without the time commitment. His project, Vitaes, provides hundreds of interviews with professionals of color, discussing their jobs, what those jobs require, and what they offer. Stephen’s goal is to reach every high school and college student with information that will help them choose their careers.  About Our Guest: Stephen Lozano the founder of  Vitaes. It’s an online platform that helps young people make better career choices by sharing the work journeys of professionals of color. Resources in This Episode: Are you a school counselor? Find out how Vitaes can serve your students by visiting the website at vitaes.com. Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn. Grab the exclusive NordVPN deal: https://nordvpn.com/dreamjob and get extra subscription time. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring our show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15623&preview=true) Spending 40+ hours per week applying to jobs is not a job search strategy; it’s a default position that too many people rely on. But with hundreds of people applying for some job within days of listing, you need to do more than apply. Find Your Dream Job guest Katie Silver says you need to narrow down your search to those things that bring you joy. You’re more likely to stay with a company longer if you enjoy working there, says Katie. And don’t be afraid of doing contract or fractional work, as it opens up opportunities for growth, experience, and expanding your network.  About Our Guest: Katie Silver is the co-founder of the Southern Pass Company. Resources in This Episode: Learn more about how Katie can help you by visiting her website at www.southernpassco.com. Connect with Katie on LinkedIn. Grab the exclusive NordVPN deal: https://nordvpn.com/dreamjob and get extra subscription time. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring our show.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15620&preview=true) Experience is not the only thing potential employers are looking for when filling a role; they need to know you have the skills to complete the tasks the position requires. But beyond that, Find Your Dream Job guest Alicia Perkins says your skills can translate to new opportunities for you when leveraged correctly. Alicia suggests focusing more on the outcomes of your skills than the specific skills themselves. Share with hiring managers how you used your skills to achieve measurable outcomes in your previous roles, and how you can use them to meet the needs they are currently hiring for.  About Our Guest: Alicia Perkins is the founder of The Best You Academy. Resources in This Episode: End burnout, eliminate self-doubt, and reach the next level in your career with this FREE masterclass from Alicia.  Connect with Alicia on LinkedIn. Right now get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription – but only for our listeners - at babbel.com/DREAMJOB Grab the exclusive NordVPN deal: https://nordvpn.com/dreamjob and get extra subscription time. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring our show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15617&preview=true) Finding a job can be an isolating experience, but it doesn’t have to be. There is a wide variety of support available for job seekers, but according to Find Your Dream Job guest Casey Hasten, you want to focus on 3 key areas of support: networking, coaches, and mentors. A coach will help you make decisions that are best for you. A mentor will walk you through experiences they have personally walked through. A strong network will open up a world of possibilities for positions you never could have known about. Taking advantage of all three will put you on the fast track to success.  About Our Guest: Casey Hasten is the director of recruiting and coaching at We Are VIP. Casey also hosts the We Are VIP Podcast and serves as CEO of Success North Dallas. Resources in This Episode: Tune in to the We Are VIP Podcast for insights from thought leaders, information about incredible job opportunities, and tips for landing your dream job. Learn more about working with Casey by visiting wearevip.com. Connect with Casey on LinkedIn.  Right now get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription – but only for our listeners – at babbel.com/DREAMJOB Use promo code DREAMJOB at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/dreamjob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15596&preview=true) An AI bot might seem like the answer to the hours you spend submitting resumes and filling out application materials, but it could be harming your job search. These bots submit information about you without your oversight. Not only that, says Find Your Dream Job guest Jessica Miller-Merrell, but the facts they share are the same for each position. Jessica recommends taking the time to tailor each resume and application for the job you want. Narrow down your unique skillset, focus on the jobs that fit your skills, and spend your time researching your ideal companies and positions instead of submitting thousands of resumes per week. About Our Guest: Jessica Miller-Merrell is the founder of Workology. It's a workplace resource for HR, recruiting, and business leaders. Resources in This Episode: For insights into how the world of HR and recruiting works, tune in to Jessica’s podcast. Grab Jessica’s ebook, Secrets of the Job Hunt, by visiting go.workology.com/secrets-of-the-job-hunt/. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn.  Right now get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription – but only for our listeners - at babbel.com/DREAMJOB Use promo code DREAMJOB at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/dreamjob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15503&preview=true)  When dealing with a tough job market, it’s crucial to have enough resilience to get you through without falling prey to a negative mindset. How do you build that resilience? According to Find Your Dream Job guest Ruthie Ditzler, you start by dealing with the negative messages you tell yourself. Learn how you self-sabotage and find ways to correct that. Ruthie says the best way to build positive mindset is to reflect on all the wins from your career. Create a document you can look back on that lists some of your proudest accomplishments, both large and small.  About Our Guest: Ruthie Ditzler is part of the Talent Career Coaching team. Resources in This Episode: If you’re an early professional, find out how Ruthie can help you figure out your future by visiting www.talentcareercoaching.com/meet-ruthie. Connect with Ruthie on LinkedIn. Use promo code DREAMJOB at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/dreamjob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices