If you’ve been reevaluating your life lately - you are not alone! A lot of us have been taking a closer look at our priorities, boundaries, and career choices during the pandemic. 

So, if you’re next step is a career transition or you just want to be prepared for any opportunity that presents itself (because you know it’s an employee’s market out there, friends!) - then you won’t want to miss today’s episode. I invite Julia Holian, career strategist and interview coach, to share all of her favorite tips and tricks for excelling in the interview process and landing the career and life of your dreams. 

Listen to the episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/lyl

We dive into:

• [5:15] Julia’s career history and her transition from a career in executive placement to entrepreneurship
• [8:30] Some advice to help get you into action toward a career transition (and a helpful resource!)
• [15:30] How fear has played a role in her career - and her biggest hurdle to moving into entrepreneurship
• [21:00] The buyer’s market for talent and some of Julia’s insights on what is happening at the executive levels
• [25:30] Some practical advice around interviewing to find the right organization and culture fit for you
• [29:45] Resumes - how they’ve changed & Julia’s work to help you through the process of creating a powerful one!
• [36:00] Julia’s 4 C’s and how to use them to your advantage in your next interview
• [42:15] THREE common mistakes you could be making in the interview process - and the shifts you can make
• [44:00] A deeper dive into her work at Holian Associates
• [46:20] The #1 thing to remember when thinking about a transition (and why you shouldn’t lose focus on it when you actually get your new job!)
• [49:00] Some helpful resources for recent graduates entering the job market

Connect with Julia:

Website: https://holianassociates.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaholian

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