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Ghosted? Use this email to bring recruiters back to you! This email template will help put you back on their radar, all while demonstrating your value and enthusiasm for the role: Hi [Name], I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to extend my gratitude once again for the opportunity to interview for the [Job Title] position on [date of interview]. It was fantastic to learn more about [Company Name] and the exciting projects your team is undertaking. Since our discussion, I’ve been reflecting on how I can contribute to [specific project or goal discussed in the interview], and I’m even more enthusiastic about the potential to bring [mention any specific skills or ideas you discussed that are relevant to the job] to your team. I understand you have a busy schedule, and I appreciate the time you’ve already invested. Could you kindly provide any updates on the decision timeline? I’m keen to understand where I stand in the process as I’m highly interested in the opportunity to work with you and contribute to [Company Name]. Thank you once again for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of working together and contributing to the innovative environment you’ve cultivated at [Company Name]. [Your Full Name] This email works because it references specific details from the interview, such as the date of the interview and particular projects or goals discussed. This personal touch demonstrates genuine interest and attentiveness, helping you stand out. While the email is thorough, it remains concise enough not to overwhelm the reader, respecting the hiring manager’s time. The email includes a straightforward request for an update on the hiring process, which helps prompt a response without being pushy. Then it closes by reaffirming your interest in the position and your desire to contribute to the company, reinforcing your commitment and fit for the role. Need help knowing when to hit send, how to tailor your message for maximum impact, and how to negotiate the offer that eventually lands in your inbox? Book my one-on-one consultation for expert support. #careersupport #negotiation #careercoach #careertips #jobtips

🙋♀️ Raise your hand if you’re fed up with the constant cycle of job applications and rejection emails. Do you often get that sick feeling that your job search efforts will never be successful? Most of us have been there at some point in life where it feels like: ✖️It’s so hard to get a callback or an interview ✖️There is always someone better than you ✖️You will always be stuck in the job you hate ✖️Or unemployed, broke and homeless If you get feeling like that, you are not alone. 👉🏻Here‘s exactly what you must focus on to stand out: Start with WHY (aka Simon Sinek): →Every great Company has its purpose or WHY.  →People don’t buy WHAT the Company does.  →They buy WHY they do it.  →The same can be said about YOU. 👉🏻  Here is the thing WHAT: Everyone knows what they do.  HOW: Some know how they do it.  WHY: Few people or organisations know why they do what they do. People don’t buy WHAT you do. They buy WHY you do it. →The big WHY is about something other than making a profit.  →It’s about your purpose, cause or belief. →Every great organisation have that figured out. So, when applying for a job, ensure your purpose and values align with that Company’s WHY. 📝Communicate that message in all your marketing communications: Your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, interviews…and you will stand out from the 100s of other candidates, and you will land that job in no time! Let me know how it goes! 🌈PS: Are you looking for a job or want to change your career? I am looking to interview 30 people to learn more about the challenges they are facing so that I can create more valuable content. (No pitching). In return, I will answer your questions related to your job search challenges.

I made a mistake and checked my email before going to bed. I had two new emails. One was a beautiful message from a client about how much our engagement meant to him and how he’d secured an executive-level position. The other email was from a vendor. There was an exasperated tone and a request for all sorts of input from me, input I thought I had already given. It sucked all the joy out of receiving the other message. Which email do you think I remembered when I woke up? It was the negative email, the one with the frustration attached to it that would require smoothing some ruffled feathers and duplication of work. That’s called negativity bias—the tendency to focus on negative information more than positive. And it kicks in with full force in the job search. When you start to write your resume or get ready for an interview, instead of focusing on your wins, the negative comes to the surface. You remember the times you’ve failed, someone criticized you, or something happened out of your control that you felt reflected negatively on you. Self-doubt creeps in and the foundation of your confidence feels like a teetering Jenga tower. I know it all too well. I also hear it from my clients when we start identifying accomplishments for their resume and working on their interview stories. They devalue with caveats about how this or that negative thing happened. It’s a fact, we’re programmed to focus on the negative. We tend to think people will react negatively to our message so why say it? And let’s call it what it is—a sneaky form of self-sabotage. You can’t afford that, especially during the job search. Embrace and celebrate all that you’ve done. When you hear the negative, recognize it. Reflect on what you have accomplished. Remind yourself what would have happened if you had not been there to solve that problem. Or tell someone objective what you’re thinking and let them tell you to snap out of it. When you’re in the job search, your audience is eager to hear what you’ve done, how you did it, and what the results were. Don’t let negativity bias keep you from displaying your unique value in the job search. Holding back is going to make it harder for an employer to see that you’re exactly what they’re looking for. As for me, I leaned into the positive email, messaged back and forth with my client about his success, and got a testimonial from him. Negativity bias is much easier to overcome when you’re aware of it. It’s even easier still when you have someone by your side highlighting your successes and keeping you focused on the right positive things. Let’s chat. #savvyjobcandidate #jobsearch #professionalbrand

I'm not gonna name names because anyone can have a bad day, but I withdrew from an interview request today because it was just absolutely bananas. Please note: I have been job searching for 262 days at this point. I have reached points in this job search where I can't even open LinkedIn because it's just soul-crushing. "How am I so blatantly un-hireable" is a question I ask myself almost daily. (You can say "It's not you, it's the market!" til you're blue in the face but at 262 days, it really starts to feel like it's you, you know?) But a mass email sent to 40 people all in the CC field, a follow-up "please disregard that" sent from their personal email account, a reply directly to me starting with "Dear Mike" followed up 2 minutes later with "Dear Danielle" and then the quoted email sent to Mike (including the same interview time?), another "Dear Applicant" mass email, and then "Yes that's correct" as the entire response to, "Can you please confirm what time zone you're in for 3 PM, so I can be sure I'm there on time?" is far beyond 'mistakes happen' and straight into 'there is no attention to detail here at all'. I understand people are busy, I get mistakes happen, but a mistake in every single communication the entire morning? This is way too much of a circus, way too many errors, and if the screening interview process is this much of a mess, what would working there be like? So I withdraw. I very politely explain why because I don't believe in sending unprofessional emails, but man I wish this would have gone another way because boy oh boy I would love to feel like maybe I'm making SOME kind of headway. Tomorrow is another day, though, and maybe the lesson here was "why are you opening your email on your day off?" 🤣

As a job seeker, Here are 3 things you should do to ace your job applications. It doesn't matter how fluent you are, your preparation preceeds your success after it all. One, 🔸BE INTENTIONAL. Intentionality is relative in a case of job applications, especially when you are invited for an interview, you've got to go extra. For example, every organization has a brand colour. It's what defines what they are. So, attending an interview with a touch of this colour will resonate with the panelists. Then, it gives you a soft landing while conversing with them. They may not mention it to your face but I tell you, it works. Two, 🔹STUDY THE ORGANIZATION. This cannot be overemphasized. How can you be looking up to be part of an organization and you don't know their core values. The truth is, questions may not come from them often but it gives you a sense of belonging that you are part of them. So, you communicate like you are in the organization. Three, 🔸APPLY WITH AN EMAIL BODY. Sometimes, our applications doesn't have a second thought because of how poorly we appear. A scenario where an organization asked you CV to be sent to their mail and you only send it without any body. Or some write, "Dear xxx, Here's my CV as requested." "Dear xxx, kindly find my Resumé as attached" What happens to going the extra a bit. Like, shooting your shot. Giving a brief intro about you and the values you can bring to the organization if employed. ... Firstly, recruiters are humans before being able to employ able resources.This is why you need to reason like them and ask questions; "What does this recruiter wants?" "How can my applications be appealing to this recruiter?" "What are the likely questions this recruiter will ask me?" Your answers to these questions and more will help in your preparations. And I tell you that doing these things is one way for your application to be considered and getting the job. I hope this helps. ... CAVEAT: This is only a personal opinion. It's not a general position. And it doesn't guarantee you getting the job. ... Happy Weekend, LinkedIn. ✌🏽 Abraham Bolaji

Wednesday Wisdom: A few observations from this week that could enhance your job search or overall personal branding and professionalism. Let's level up, folks, and strive to be the best version of ourselves. ⬇️ 1) Refrain from calling me "bro" or addressing me with "Hey" - I'm a 52-year-old recruiter. Just say hi and call me Melanie. 2) Ensure your email on your resume is correct - attention to detail matters. How can people reach you if your contact information is wrong? Let's raise the bar here. 3) Your LinkedIn profile is your professional image - avoid pictures that could be misconstrued, like ones from a night out or with your significant other. Let's maintain a professional appearance. 4)Typos on your resume are a red flag - with tools like spell check available, there's no excuse. Attention to detail matters, and typos indicate a lack thereof. 5) If you're no longer interested in the interview process, have the courage to say so - disappearing without a word is unprofessional. Remember, you can run, but you can't hide. 6) While perseverance is admirable, repeatedly calling me in a single day crosses the line into stalking territory. If I don't answer, I'm likely in a meeting. I promise to return your call as soon as possible - I never leave people hanging. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need more tips or someone to review your LinkedIn and resume. I want nothing but success for you. Let's elevate our professional game together.

🙋♀️ Raise your hand if you’re fed up with the constant cycle of job applications and rejection emails. Do you often get that sick feeling that your job search efforts will never be successful? Most of us have been there at some point in life where it feels like it’s so hard to get a callback or an interview. →There is always someone better than you →You will always be stuck in the job you hate →Or unemployed, broke and homeless If you get feeling like that, you are not alone. 👉🏻Here‘s exactly what you must focus on to stand out: ➽ Start with WHY (aka Simon Sinek) →Every great company have their purpose or their WHY. →People don’t buy what the Company does. →They buy why they do it. →The same can be said about YOU. ➽ Here is the thing: WHAT: Everyone knows what they do. HOW: Some know how they do it. WHY: Few people or organisations know why they do what they do. ❌ People don’t buy WHAT you do. ✅ They buy WHY you do it. The big WHY is about something other than making a profit. It’s about your purpose, cause or belief. Every great organisation have that figured out. So, when applying for a job, ensure your purpose and values align with that Company’s WHY. 💪🏻 Communicate that message in all your marketing materials: ❒ Your resume, ❒ Your cover letter, ❒ Your LinkedIn, ❒ interviews… …and you will stand out from the 100s of other candidates, and you will land that job in no time! Let me know how it goes! 🌈PS: Are you looking for a job or want to change your career? I am looking to interview 30 people to learn more about the challenges they are facing so that I can create more valuable content. (No pitching). In return, I will answer your job seeking related questions.

Context in an Email - Why is it so important? I receive a lot of emails every day, and I’d say about 25% of them come with no message—just an attachment or nothing at all. Let me tell you why this is a problem and why providing context is so important: 1. I have to guess what you want. (I'm not a mind reader.) Are you applying for a specific job? Do you want feedback on your CV? Are you simply introducing yourself? Without a clear message, I have to figure out what you’re asking for, which can slow things down and lead to misunderstandings. 2. It shows me what I can expect from you—and what your next boat can, too. The way you communicate in emails reflects your professionalism. If you’re unclear or leave things open-ended, it could be a red flag for future employers. On a yacht, clear and concise communication is key, and that starts with how you present yourself. 3. Personally, I find it rude. Sending an email without any message feels impersonal and careless. It’s like walking into a conversation and dropping a file without saying a word. Take a moment to introduce yourself or explain what you're sending—it shows respect for the person on the receiving end. The bottom line: Providing context in your emails isn’t just about making my job easier; it’s about representing yourself as a thoughtful and professional candidate. A well-written email can go a long way in setting the tone for our communication—and your future opportunities. #yachtjobs #yachties #crewjobs #crewrecruitment #cvtipsandtricks #emailetiquette

From Inbox to Interview: How Cold Emails Can Land You, in Your Dream Job! Do you ever feel like your resume gets tossed in a black hole of applications, never to be seen again? But what if there was a way to cut through the noise and land directly in the hiring manager's inbox? Enter the power of cold emails. They might seem unconventional, but a well-crafted email can be your secret weapon for unlocking your dream job. Ready to ditch the generic application and take control of your career? Here's how cold emails can supercharge your job search: Expert Insights: Kunal Shah, founder of CRED, emphasizes the importance of direct communication in professional networking. He believes a well-written cold email showcases a candidate's proactive attitude and communication skills, qualities employers highly value. Statistics that Speak Volumes: - A LinkedIn survey revealed that personalized emails have a 50% higher open rate compared to generic applications. That means your message has a much better chance of getting noticed. - Studies show the average cold email response rate is around 8.5%, but with effective strategies, you can significantly increase that number. Crafting Your Cold Email Magic: - Research is Key: Identify the hiring manager and learn about their role and interests. Tools like Hunter.io can help you find email addresses. - Subject Line Sells: Craft a concise and compelling subject line that grabs attention. Keep it under 50 characters. - Tell Your Story: Briefly introduce yourself, highlight relevant experience, and express your enthusiasm for the opportunity. - Keep it Clear: Be concise and to the point. State your call to action (e.g., interview request) clearly. - Follow Up: Don't be discouraged by a lack of immediate response. A polite follow-up email after a few days can nudge your message back into view. Ready to take control of your job search? Leverage the power of cold emails and watch your dream job opportunities open up! Want to Learn More? 1. Success Stories: CSCareers.dev (https://lnkd.in/dkkfaxcm) 2. Subject Line Tips: Yesware (https://lnkd.in/dSpddbda) Have a look at coldmail example in comments below. Let's discuss! Have you ever landed a job through a cold email? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below! #JobSearch #CareerTips #ColdEmails #DreamJob #Networking

Show me job searching and I'll show you rejection. Here are small wins you can celebrate to keep you going: You applied to a job. You tweaked your resume. You nailed that interview question. Someone responded to your DM on LI. You finished fiddling with your LI headline. You showed up a networking event. Your friend referred you to a role. You put yourself out there. You negotiated! You took deep breaths. You bought a new resume template. You were bold and asked the recruiter the salary range. You decided to cut back on your spending. You know what you DON'T want. You weren't ghosted! A friend encouraged you today. You reconnected with an old colleague. You saw a job you're actually excited about. You didn't totally melt down when you got a rejection. You consumed some career content...then applied it! You were in a pretty good headspace today. Your old boss gave you a stellar reference. You practiced "Tell me about yourself." You posted to LinkedIn. What did I miss? P.S. Yes, there was a lot of copy/paste in the making of this post. -- Reshare ♻️ to help your network. And follow me for more content like this.