67. Adrian Choo - The Career Strategist
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Adrian Choo has helped thousands of clients successfully achieve Career Clarity\\u2122 with his holistic approach to their Careers through a proprietary framework and deep understanding of Career Dynamics\\u2122.\\xa0
\\xa0He has been a C-suite Headhunter with Top Global Search Firms for more than a decade, published several books, and has a regular show on National Radio, "Happy @ Work with Adrian The Career Strategist" on One FM 913 every Thursday Morning that is in to its Third year!\\xa0
\\xa0Adrian loves helpings people at their Career Crossroads, or those who just need a new perspective on their Career Challenges.
Some of the key take-aways from our discussion with Adrian include:
\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 The reasons why resume don\\u2019t \\u201chit the mark\\u201d include:
o \\xa0 Too long
o \\xa0 Not updated
o \\xa0 Bad English or grammar
o \\xa0 Gaps in experience not explained
\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 The hiring manager is trying to answer these questions during interview, and you should make it easy for them to understand your answers:
o \\xa0 Who are you?
o \\xa0 Why should I hire you?
o \\xa0 Will you fit into our team/company?
\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 It is critical the candidate is authentic in their responses \\u2013 don\\u2019t try to be someone you think the hiring manager wants to talk with \\u2013 you need to be you.
\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 It is ok, in fact a good idea, to ask the hiring manager at the end of an interview what are the next steps.
\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 The best time to start being ready for your job change is today \\u2013 even if you are not looking \\u2013 because to wait until you must change jobs is starting way behind.
Adrian has so much recruiting experience, insights into the hiring process, and firsthand experience in dealing with the hiring manager.\\xa0 You are going to want to listen to this episode again and again. And as always, I would love your comments on our discussion \\u2013 and please share this with others.\\xa0 Thanks!
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