NAIL Framework

Category: Apply

  • Right order of activities during job search

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    You can do all the right things, but still not get the results you expect.At times the only thing you’re missing is the “right” order. The same applies to job search. You’re taking all the right steps… following all the tips from experts… your day is filled with activities.ok, STOP for a minute. Today, I’d…

  • How to – Tell me about yourself

    How to – Tell me about yourself

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    A common opener in interviews is the prompt, “Tell me about yourself.” Let’s explore how to exploit this opportunity to make a strong case for your candidacy. But before we get into it, here is a twist. Many times the question is not really presented to you in those exact words. Here are a few…

  • How can I use AI to write a better Resume – for free

    How can I use AI to write a better Resume – for free

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    There are quite a few free AI tools available for you to write a well-worded resume. But you can’t just tell the all-knowing AI to write you a resume. Simply because it might know a lot, but it doesn’t know you. So, how can we fix that? Let’s start with this: What does it need…

  • How do you talk about your learning in an interview?

    How do you talk about your learning in an interview?

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    “Can you describe something you’ve recently taught yourself?”I’ve always struggled with this common interview question… The reason is surprising though. It’s not that I’m not learning all the time – which I do.  It’s not that I haven’t spent time learning anything work related – which I have.  It’s not even that I can’t think…

  • Leaders read books – Use this in your next interview

    Leaders read books – Use this in your next interview

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    If there is one thing that I’ve witnessed every leader* do in an interview, it’s this… But before I get into it, lemme clarify the * * Leader ≠ Manager Any one, at any level, in any organization can and should practice leadership. ——— …Ok back to the one thing. It’s simple – Demonstrate that…

  • Remote workers – Make your home office a selling point

    Remote workers – Make your home office a selling point

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    If you’re applying to remote jobs… the hiring team forgot to tell you a few items on their criteria… Let me tell you what they didn’t. Pay attention to the following: ✅ Make sure your camera and lighting are impeccable ✅ Use good quality mic / earphones ✅ Ensure your environment is distraction free ✅…

  • The interviewer is your partner

    The interviewer is your partner

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    Everyone wins in a good interview. Just like everyone loses in a bad one. I’ve probably done it wrong too 🤦‍♂️. But now I know better. – you don’t “crack” the interview– you don’t “beat” the other candidates– you can’t “win” against your interviewer Getting out of this finite game mindset is crucial. It was…