138. The 30 Second Interview Fix That Gets Job Offers

 

In this episode, Patricia highlights the critical importance of small details in job interviews and how mastering those can significantly affect the outcome. She shares a personal anecdote demonstrating how a simple 30-second oversight can have lasting consequences and applies this lesson to interview preparation. Patricia provides actionable advice on how to identify and leverage personal strengths by reflecting on past industries, experiences, skills, and unique qualifications. Furthermore, she emphasizes the need for thorough preparation for responses, particularly the 'tell me about yourself' answer, and offers guidance for ensuring these answers highlight relevant strengths confidently and clearly. 

 

We'll Talk About:

• 00:00 The 30-Second Interview Game Changer

• 01:51 Identifying Your Strengths

• 04:03 Crafting Your 'Tell Me About Yourself' Response

• 05:06 Practice Until You Can't Get It Wrong

• 06:04 Taking Action: Preparing for Your Interview

• 06:51 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

 

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Referenced Materials

• Episode #110: How to Structure and Draft Your Tell Me About Yourself Response

 

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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. She operates from a Christian worldview. She believes excellence and integrity can coexist, and you don’t have to exaggerate or compromise who you are to compete at a high level. Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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