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Meeting with an employer? Read our tips on responding effectively to the inevitable question about your weaknesses in a job interview. https://bit.ly/3SVE0I4

Meeting with an employer? Read our tips on responding effectively to the inevitable question about your weaknesses in a job interview. https://bit.ly/3YOcf7L

When I started my digital marketing career I had: 🍽️ - 10 years experience in the Hospitality sector 📚 - an English Literature degree 0️⃣ - no digital marketing experience 🤷🏻♂️ - I'd never even opened up Google Ads before so let me tell you this, Erin McGoff has nailed it when talking about how to promote yourself in interviews. I was lucky to have the pop-up Google Digital Workshop in Birmingham during my redundancy. I was also lucky to have Lynda.com (now LinkedIn Learning) offering a 2 month free trial as well. But luck isn't why I attended two sessions at the workshop, and luck isn't why I got into a 9-5 routine studying digital marketing via Lynda.com and other online resources. I did it. My own initiative and determination to learn new skills and to achieve were the driving forces behind me doing it. These were the traits I promoted in my interviews and these were the traits that got me my first digital marketing role. Heck, I'd go as far as saying these traits are a big reason why I've gotten each of my roles since. ⬇️ If you've not taken a traditional approach to your career, share your feedback in the comments. ⬇️ 👀 If you're looking to start a career in an industry you have no traditional education or background in, give this video a watch and remember you're in good company.

interesting feedback in the comments

This shows that you have interest in the company and you did your research which is key in getting hired.

Meeting with an employer? Read our tips on responding effectively to the inevitable question about your weaknesses in a job interview. https://bit.ly/3Mc7H3L

Meeting with an employer? Read our tips on responding effectively to the inevitable question about your weaknesses in a job interview. https://bit.ly/3XhPKqZ

Yeah thats right even if you do not have relevant experience there are other ways that you can still get hired. Some of the ways to do so is to be confident, and by embracing yourself to becoming the company fit archetype.

It's unfortunate how many recent college graduates and current students struggle to secure jobs or even land interviews. We've all been there at some point! To Employers: As employers, I believe it's important for us to take the time to listen to candidates, even those with little work experience. You never know when you might discover your next star employee right under your nose! To Candidates: When interviewing, it's always impressive when candidates have done their research on the company. If they can align their responses to interview questions with the company's mission statement, it shows genuine interest and enthusiasm that aligns with our goals. Confidence is key! If a candidate isn't confident in communicating their potential value to the company (even with a lack of work experience), it can be easy for employers to overlook their resume. Remember, a positive, confident, and upbeat attitude can make a big difference! P.S. Always spell-check and format your resumes and written communication to prospective employers. It's surprising how many resumes I see with spelling and formatting errors.

Pre-Law students who don’t have legal experience often worry about landing their first legal assistant job or similar entry level experience. Here are some good tips for how to talk up what your strengths are!