353: How to stand out as a top job applicant - with Kim Dymond
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Job seekers: do you know what it takes to stand out as a top job applicant in today’s incredibly competitive job market? Even simply getting a first interview seems like an incredible feat these days. What does it take to land your next dream role… or really, ANY role for that matter?
My special guest today is talent acquisition leader Kim Dymond Balogh and she’s simplifying how to stand out as a top job applicant. Gone are the days where you can apply for a handful of jobs and get one easily. You’ve got to be savvy about positioning yourself as a thought leader in your area of genius and start to get people talking positively about you behind closed doors.
Here’s how.
My special guest today is recruiter Kim Dymond and she’s simplifying how to stand out as a top job applicant.
We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:
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As a recruiter, what she believes is going on in the current job market and why it seems so different right now.
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What the key ingredients are to stand out online and in your job applications. What recruiters are looking for and what you should optimize first to drive attention.
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We spoke about video resumes, which are short, impactful video conversations highlighting your top skills and expertise. How to make one and where to post it.
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Yes, you need to go above and beyond to get noticed these days - She shares her top tips for networking that will <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: Lato,sans-serif; color: #2d2f31; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertica