Job Search Stories by Indeed

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more⁠⁠ Decoding job descriptions gets a lot easier once you know what to look for. In this episode of Job Search Stories, Clint and Gina break down practical job search strategies to help you read between the lines. 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Quick tips to start your job search! 2:08 - Decoding the job description 2:57 - Red flags in job descriptions 4:02 - Why do entry-level jobs require 3-5 years of experience? 4:59 - What crosses the line when following up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more⁠⁠ In this Job Search Stories episode, Career Coach Clint discusses how to start those ever-so awkward networking conversations. We cover everything from sending non-generic emails and defining your "value proposition" to which icebreakers are safe to use (and which to avoid!). 0:00 - Intro 0:07 - How to make your emails stand out 0:59 - What is a value proposition? 1:11 - Is it too pushy to reach out to the hiring manager directly?2:12 - What’s a creative way to start a conversation? 3:29 - Networking tip if you only have 30 seconds 4:51 - Elevator pitch tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more⁠⁠ If you dread the word networking, don't worry, you're not alone. In this episode of Job Search Stories, Career Coach Clint shares practical networking tips everyone can use, from his personal trick to calm pre-event nerves to the polite way to end a chat when it's time to move on. 0:00 - Intro 0:51 - Why is networking so important? 2:18 - What are some easy ways to network? 2:47 - Reddit hot take 3:23 - How to navigate networking 4:14 - How to hype yourself up for networking events 4:57 - Tips to naturally exit a networking conversation 6:34 - Tips for networking when switching industries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more⁠⁠ Learning how to follow up after an interview can make waiting for a response a whole lot more manageable. Whether you're checking in, feeling ghosted, or even rejected, our seasoned career coach, Jenn, has the advice you need. 0:00 - Intro 0:33 - How long should someone wait before following up? 3:00 - How to manage anxiety while waiting for a response 3:51 - Speed round: Tips for getting different types of feedback 5:48 - Whether or not to send a thank-you note Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Indeed mobile app⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more⁠⁠ Get ready to ace your next interview. In this episode, Jenn, a career coach, tackles your top interview questions: How do you prepare like a pro? What are the most common questions? How do you turn weaknesses into strengths? Plus, learn which questions to ask your interviewer and how to spot red flags before you accept an offer. For more job search tips, search "Indeed" on YouTube! 0:00 - Intro 0:34 - Most extra thing you've done to prepare before an interview? 2:27 - Interview tips for neurodivergent people 3:53 - Common interview questions that you should be prepared for 4:14 - How to make your weaknesses sound like a positive 7:18 - Tips for asking your interviewer questions 9:15 - Red flag responses from employers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices