51. Job Hunting Q&A.

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As a career, job hunting, and LinkedIn visibility coach, I get asked many questions, and I will be addressing some of them in this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast. This episode is suitable for professionals working in the corporate, public, or nonprofit sectors who are in-between jobs or looking to have better plans for their careers, adjusting to the new normal following the pandemic.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

08:36 – Which resume format do employers prefer?
14:43 – Can you please provide some advice when looking for a job while employed?
22:17 – I'm struggling to set up my Zoom background and lighting. Can you provide some guidance?
28:41 – Should I be looking for job opportunities overseas?
33:12 – How do you network in lockdown?
38:15 – Should we forget 2020 and only start looking for work in 2021?
43:34 – I'm not getting a job. What do I do?
45:55 – Bonus tip

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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.

If you are 1) an ambitious professional who is keen to develop a robust career plan, 2) looking to find your next job or promotion, or 3) you want to keep a finger on the pulse of the job market so that when you are ready, and an opportunity arises, you can hit the ground running – then this podcast is for you. In addition to The Job Hunting Podcast, I have developed a range of courses and services for professionals in career or job transition. And, of course, I also coach private clients.

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Enjoy the episode, and ciao for now!

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