Ep 104 - Career Clinic: Real Answers to Your Burning Questions

Career & Leadership Real Talk

Struggling with the ins and outs of job hunting and career growth? In this episode, we're tackling some real questions that have come up for our listeners and clients lately - the kind of stuff that's probably on your mind too if you're looking to level up your career.

00:00 Introduction to This Week's Episode

00:47 Should You Send a Thank You Note After an Interview?

05:37 Applying for Senior Positions from Lower Roles

12:17 Tailoring Applications for Generic Job Descriptions

20:12 Conclusion and Upcoming Career Clinic Sessions

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Key points from this episode

• The controversial truth about thank-you notes after interviews - are they really necessary?
• Our advice for applying for more senior roles when you're in a junior position
• How to decode generic job adverts and tailor your CV to stand out from the crowd
• Strategies for uncovering valuable job information that isn't in the description
• A sneak peek into our monthly career clinic and how it could support your career growth

Useful Links

Episode 93 On assessing your level using the competency framework

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