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April 28, 2021

Episode 15 - Women Empowering Women in Transition

Episode 15 - Women Empowering Women in Transition

This episode is a replay of the Women's Empowerment Workshop which was held in March during Women's History Month.  The discussion focused on how women should use all the resources available to them to shorten their job search or advance their career.  Two resources are discussed: utilizing the services of a career strategist and a paid recruiter.  My guests are Stacey Weissbock of JobssNow, and Ashlie Moseley of Beacon Hill Staffing. To watch the replay of this workshop, please visit our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/Xx4EQ0D8ta4 

Important points from the discussion - from Stacey and Ashlie:

-  Advice to help job seekers in this challenging job market

o  Consistency matters, don’t be inconsistent in your outreach or relationship building, research the company, practicing your messaging – consistency is he first step to success.

o  Build a schedule create consistent relationships and outreach, research, do the work; make a spreadsheet if that helps.

-  Virtual interviewing tip

o  Download all the different types of software: WebEx, Teams, Zoom and GoToMeeting prior to your interview because you don’t know what they will be using and you want to be prepared.

-  Working with recruiters

o  There are always job postings (open requisitions) on their website

o  If there is not the right chemistry with one recruiter you can always request another one

-  Benefits of working with recruiters

o  Recruiters have strong relationships with clients (hiring companies).

o  Access to the hidden job market (i.e., companies sometimes have positions that are not posted)

o  They can advocate for you with the company

-  Prior to the pandemic, it was a “candidate’s world” meaning that there were more jobs than candidates; now it is flipped – there are great candidates in the labor market but not enough jobs.

-  Hot industries: human resources, legal, finance and pharmaceuticals

-  Unemployment rate in finance is below 3%; positions in accounting can range from accounts payable/receivable all the way to CFO; you do not always need a CPA to work in accounting.

-  Onboarding/starting a new position

o  Majority of onboarding is remote (i.e., offer letter, identification)

o  When you start new job virtually, it is up to the company to get you what you need to be successful

o  Let recruiter know if you need any equipment; and they will help you get it.

-  Contract work

o   Be open to working on contract for a while, employers like to see that you are working

o  Contract work can also sharpen your skills or help you learn new ones; shows you are still networking and staying in the game.

o  Contract work could also turn into a permanent position.

Stacey Weissbock, Jobss Now

Stacey@jobssnow.com

Career Strategist & Change Consultant

833.562.7669 

Ashlie Moseley, Beacon Hill Staffing

Senior Account Executive | Beacon Hill Financial
Direct (617) 326-4094
152 Bowdoin Street, Boston, MA 02108
amoseley@beaconhillstaffing.com
A division of Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC | www.beaconhillstaffing.com

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