Feeling overwhelmed by the job hunt? Say no more. Grab a cup of coffee and a notebook and turn the volume all the way up on this one; you’ll want to remember these strategies when it’s your turn to step up to the plate!

Today’s guest, Elle Overholt provides her expertise on just what you needed to hear before applying and interviewing for a job, with proven strategies on how to make a great impression and get that offer letter.

As Elle says, “at the end of the day, it’s people hiring people“. Sometimes, the job application and interview process doesn’t seem that way, so from end-to-end, we interviewed Elle to bring it back to the basics on how, when, and what to do to position yourself as a qualified candidate that checks all the boxes for recruiters. From networking to referrals to interview prep to attire to body language to negotiating salary, Elle articulates how to set yourself up for success so that when it’s game time, it’s an easy ‘W’ for you and your future employer!

Curious about more 1-on-1 coaching with Elle? Checkout Forth’s website and social channels under her bio!

You’ll Learn:

• Best protocol for how and who to network with
• What is and how to form the ‘perfect’ ask to connect with new professionals
• 3 Questions you need to answer before applying to any job
• Where you should apply to jobs
• Several ‘magic’ tricks to bring down your anxiety and lift positive emotions before an interview
• Creating your ‘power’ suit
• Prepping for an interview
• Routine to follow the night before and morning of an interview
• Best practices for in-person vs online interviews
• What NOT to do or say in an interview
• When and how to negotiate salary with data
• How to close and follow up an interview
• Wise words and a lesson about ‘hustling’

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