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VIRGINIA \\u201cGINNY\\u201d CLARKE is an executive recruiter with unparalleled skills and insights. Working with some of the world\\u2019s leading executive search firms and now one of the world\\u2019s leading technology companies, she honors the \\u201cart and science\\u201d of search and executes meticulously. A systems thinker, Ginny can deconstruct processes and behaviors to carefully assess organizational and individual capability. From there, she provides integrated solutions to affect change.\\xa0 Ginny is known to be an expert in the area of diversity recruiting, not just because of her vast network of executives around the world, but for her profound understanding of how global talent must be assessed and optimally deployed in varying organizational and national cultures.

In this episode, Ginny discusses many topics including\\u201d

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 Competencies \\u2013 it is less important about your experiences or pedigree and more on the behaviors/skills you have, just because you have done a role/task in the past does not mean you did it well, what are your aptitudes/abilities and how can you use/transfer them to a new role.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 You can improve any job interview by knowing what you want and why you want the position, help recruiters to connect the dots of your background with the position.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 Competencies level the playing field for all potential candidates.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 Applying for \\u201c800 jobs\\u201d is just like playing the lottery, you might be in it to win, but your chances are slim; be targeted and laser focus on what competencies are needed for a role and how your capabilities match up to them.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 So, you lost your job, the real story is how you handled it and what you did about it.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 You don\\u2019t network when you need something, you need to keep connecting throughout the year and pay-it-forward all the time.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 You need to believe in yourself \\u2013 you own your future.

This is a fun, information filled and useful recording.\\xa0 I have known Ginny for many years \\u2013 and I still always learn from her when we are together.\\xa0 For more information, make sure you pick up her book, \\u201cCareer Mapping\\u201d or her podcast, \\u201cFifth Dimensional Leadership\\u201d.