1st Things First Academy 1TF

06/02/2024

Take the time to review and negotiate offers prior to the recruiter getting approval and before your offer letter goes out. It isn't good practice to negotiate and ask for more money AFTER accepting the verbal offer that was reviewed and discussed.

05/02/2024

Balance your follow-up communications online by LinkedIn, work email, phone and/or text. One or two follow-ups are acceptable before it translates into harassment. In the meantime, continue your job search, continue expanding your skillsets, and look into additional industries. You will land soon enough!

02/02/2024

This!! Timely Thank You's matter!

01/02/2024

Always close your interview! If you didn't close, that's most likely why you didn't get the job 🥴

01/02/2024

Sharing is caring 😎

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31/01/2024

Get clear on your values and work style in your job search. Being in alignment matters!

30/01/2024

TOTD: This is why some hiring managers don't select candidates who don't have any interview questions because it shows you're not interested. The short time it takes to create a few questions for your arsenal, there is just no excuse.

29/01/2024

Why should we hire you? What sets you apart from other qualified candidates? The answer should reflect in your resume 😎

26/01/2024

Happy Friday!🤩 Google active listening and casually implement this skill in your interview presence and overall presentation. An appropriate smile, timely nod or repeating back what someone said is considered active listening. This shows you are paying attention and are mentally present in the meeting.

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25/01/2024

If maintaining eye contact is difficult or uncomfortable for you, practice mock interviewing until you are able to exude confidence through eye contact. You don't have to stare or look intensely but acknowledging them by greeting with a firm handshake and conversing with eye contact may seem minimal but goes a long way. Not doing so speaks volumes.

24/01/2024

To reiterate our point from yesterday...difficulty parking has the potential to wreak havoc on timeliness and mental stress. Arrive early, candidates!

23/01/2024

TOTD: If you're on time, you are late! Plan ahead and give yourself time to settle in and show ready.

22/01/2024

Modern technology will never replace hard copy resume expectations. The recruiter and hiring manager may have your electronic soft copy but it would behoove you to bring a few hard copies to if you're invited to a local, face-to-face interview. Keep a few hard copies on hand, especially if you're on the market actively looking for your next job.

21/01/2024

Self-care Sunday!! 🥰💋 Relax. Relate. Release.

20/01/2024

Direct from our 1TF digital library, let our Rebound & Thrive guide help you get back on your feet and stop making unnecessary mistakes that cost you the job.

Did you know not sending your Thank You email within 24 hours could move you to the bottom of the candidate list? Thank You emails matter! Stan store link in comments

19/01/2024

If you're unsure of a company's culture or dress code, ask the recruiter who scheduled the interview. If they are unavailable, err on the side of 'over-dressing' with blazer jacket and tie rather than a sports jersey and jeans! I've seen the latter happen and no, they did NOT get the job 👔👖👩‍💼.

18/01/2024

Mock interviews are underrated! Learn and familiarize yourself with STAR behavior-based interview style that most employers and hiring managers use in vetting qualified candidates. Recall your past work experiences and rehearse your answers ahead of time.
TOTD: Practice, practice, practice!

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17/01/2024

TOTD: Have at least 1-2 questions to ask in your interview. Based on hiring manager feedback received over the years, having at least one (1) question is a must. Make them meaningful, thoughtful 😎.