Episode 166
A Former Google Executive Recruiter Answers My Most Popular Job-Search Questions (Ep 166)
Do you want to learn how to answer the infamous salary question? Have you wondered, "Can I apply multiple times for the same organization?" Do you need to explain a career gap? If so, this episode is for you! There's nothing like learning from the expert! Ginny Clarke has extensive experience recruiting senior leaders for Google and other sought-after employers. So, given we had her for a whole hour for this episode, I collated a range of questions from podcast listeners and clients and asked her those questions.
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Timestamps to guide your listening:
- 4:04 Ginny's Career
- 19:35 Question 1: The salary question
- 22:09 Question 2: Applying multiple times for the same organization
- 26:32 Question 3: The internal candidate
- 30:12 Question 4: Explaining a career gap
- 37:23 Question 5: References
- 41:42 Question 6: Social media presence
- 47:16 Question 7: Career advancement - applying for a role above yours
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Episode 149 - Who to Call First When You Need a New Job: Recruiter or Career Coach?
- Wendy Metter is the former NorthWestern University Coach who now works independently, providing career consulting services to young professionals.
- Episode 122 - How Successfull Professionals Found the Strength and Wisdom to Turn Things Around When They Had to Recover From Setbacks, with Sacha Koffman
- Book mentioned by Ginny: The Heroes Journey, Joseph Campbell.
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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