Episode 172
I’m a Career Coach and These Are the 7 Things That Make Me Cringe (Ep 172)
Join me as I discuss the common mistakes that can harm your professional image. From unprofessional email addresses to strange LinkedIn connection requests, this podcast episode will help you avoid these cringe-worthy blunders.
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Timestamps to guide your listening:
- 05:50 - #1 Terrible email addresses
- 11:33 - #2 Terrible photo profile on LinkedIn
- 16:12 - #3 When people send LinkedIn connection requests without a message
- 18:27 - #4 When people send LinkedIn connection requests with a weird message
- 21:15 - #5 An experienced, senior professional with an "Open to work" banner on Linkedin
- 25:46 - #6 Weird backgrounds on Zoom
- 29:37 - #7 Terrible advice, written by people and organizations who should not better.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Download the free Optimized Job Search Schedule
- Go Daddy - get a customized URL
- Controversial Instagram post from Harvard Business Review: How to Respond to "Tell me about a time you failed."
- How to answer "Tell Me About a Time You Failed" in a Job Interview
- Debbie Millman interview: "Confidence is overrated."
About the host, Renata Bernarde
Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress.
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