Lakia Elam - Too Many Interviews, Career Baggage, Taking Notes, Getting to the Next Level

Toward the end of the episode, I give 4-5 examples that YOU can use to talk about teamwork and giving credit to help you stand out far beyond other job applicants.Teamwork and collaboration make a significant impact on your career. How you interact with and treat others can set you up so others will take you along while their careers grow. Collaborating also impacts the effectiveness of your work and helps you transition into a leader.Sterile Processing Jobs:https://www.sterilejobs.com/Surgical Technician Jobs:https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/Commercial HVAC Jobs:https://www.commercialhvacjobs.com/Commercial Electrician Jobs: https://www.commercialelectricianjobs.com/Commercial Ref

This episode tackles the dreaded "weaknesses" question in job interviews, often seen as tricky and nerve-wracking. But fear not! Host and recruitment expert demystifies it, showing you how to turn it into a strength.Key points:Mistakes to avoid: Claiming perfection, taking too long to answer, not having weaknesses prepared.3 winning response styles:Weakness you're actively improving: Shows self-awareness and growth. Minor weakness unrelated to the job: Highlights honesty without impacting suitability. Lighthearted, relatable weakness: Breaks tension and showcases personality. Remember:  Display self-realization, self-awareness, humility, and discipline. Bonus: Learn the "hidden dangers" of this question and how to navigate them. Outcome: Answer the "weaknesses" question confidently and leave a positive impression. Stand out as a candidate who learns, grows, and strives for improvement. Tune in next time: Discover how to ace the "top three strengths" question with a bonus tip recruiters will love. Sterile Processing Jobs and Free Career Resources: https://www.sterilejobs.com/Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/

Claudia Miller is a Career Coach and the host of the podcast "Roadmap To The Executive Suite"Claudia was named one Business Insiders "Top 23 Most Innovative Career Coaches of 2020". She helps people secure dream jobs, with dream salaries, at their dream companies including fast-growing startups, rockstar midsize companies, Fortune 500, and Tech Giants. https://www.claudiatmiller.com/Sterile Processing Jobs and Free Career Resources: https://www.sterilejobs.com/Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/

Connect with Lakia!https://hiremdc.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakiaelam/We discuss the top three mistakes Lakia commonly sees while coaching job seekers, how to rise in your current job instead of just switching employers, taking notes during and after job interviews, why some companies have WAY too many interviews, how to get to the next level in your career when feeling stuck, and much more!Sterile Processing Jobs and Free Career Resources: https://www.sterilejobs.com/Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/

Part Two of the Soft Skills Series - interpersonal skills. It makes a big impact on your job search, interviews, and where your career can go from there.Sterile Processing Jobs:https://www.sterilejobs.com/Surgical Technician Jobs:https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/Commercial HVAC Jobs:https://www.commercialhvacjobs.com/Commercial Electrician Jobs: https://www.commercialelectricianjobs.com/Commercial Ref

This is a job offer killer - companies are becoming less patient and giving you LESS time and grace. Here are ways to avoid it!Sterile Processing Jobs and Free Career Resources: https://www.sterilejobs.com/Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/

Watch our interview on Youtube! https://youtu.be/xmc_Ybf6mo0Christina Curtis is the Founder of Curtis Leadership Consulting based in Denver, Colorado. A thought leader on motivation and goal attainment, she regularly contributes to the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Psychology Today. As an accredited Master Coach with International Coaching Federation—a designation held by only 1 percent of business coaches worldwide—Christina’s clients include Fortune 500 executives and leaders.Connect with Christina:https://curtisleadership.com/https://www.instagram.com/christinacurtisofficial/Sterile Processing Jobs and Free Career Resources: https://www.sterilejobs.com/Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/

At your interview, you will be asked, "what are your reasons for leaving your job?" or some variation of that. Knowing how to answer without looking bad or communicating the wrong message is difficult, and that's what we'll cover in this episode.Sterile Processing Jobs:https://www.sterilejobs.com/Surgical Technician Jobs:https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/Commercial HVAC Jobs:https://www.commercialhvacjobs.com/Commercial Electrician Jobs: https://www.commercialelectricianjobs.com/Commercial Ref

If you apply for jobs and don't get a first interview, this episode is for you.I share 14 factors that impact whether or not you get a response, what to do to get past them, and get noticed!Sterile Processing Jobs and Free Career Resources: https://www.sterilejobs.com/Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/