Matthew Warzel Featured in Another Yale University Article

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Please check out this fantastic article by Yale University’s Office of Career Strategy that I was fortunate enough to be featured in as a contributor – 𝖧𝗈𝗐 𝗍𝗈 𝖦𝖾𝗍 𝖺 𝖩𝗈𝖻: 𝖸𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝖴𝗅𝗍𝗂𝗆𝖺𝗍𝖾 𝖦𝗎𝗂𝖽𝖾

Finding a job can be nerve-wracking, exciting, frustrating, exhausting, and even anxiety-inducing. Unfortunately, we’re not here to tell you it’s an easy feat to land a job you love. However, there are ways to make the job search easier (and less exhausting, anxiety-inducing, and all of the above). Here’s your step-by-step guide for how to get a job.

My response?

Decide What Kind of Job You Want

2. Consider the Logistics

Now that you understand what kind of responsibilities or type of work you want to do, consider the logistics of the role you want.

Matthew Warzel, certified professional resume writer and former Fortune 500 recruiter, says, says important logistics include:

• Time
• Money
• Benefits
• Location
• Product offerings
• Company culture
• Image
• Values
• Progressive versus traditional setting
• Remote versus on-location
• Passion project opportunities

Nail the Interview

9. Do Your Research

“I always tell my early career clients to gain confidence by researching the role, and investigating the industry, major players, products, offering, and services, and news,” Warzel says. “Learn the terminology and respective process impact in this new role. Understand the function your new role would play in the entire operations. Why is there an opening? What pain points do the hiring managers have because of the opening?”

This information can help you shape your interview answers. For example, if you know they’re hiring for this role because they need someone with unique writing skills, you can talk about your writing experience and how that will impact their organization.

10. Practice Your Answers

Practice might not always make for a perfect interview, but it can help you feel more confident and prepared.

“Get your stories down,” Warzel advises. “Your narratives are vital and not only for the job but for your pay rate! Pay attention to the industry, competitors, the company’s news, and the open role within the industry. The more knowledge and understanding of the value you present, stories to share of your accomplishments, and understanding of the role and company, the more confidence.”