About this episode
In this episode, discover how to effectively prepare for an interview in just 30 minutes using a simple five-step power prep method.
Learn to set the tone with a strong 'tell me about yourself' story, align your strengths with the job requirements, handle gaps confidently, and ask insightful questions to leave a lasting impression.
Know the importance of strategic preparation and offers further resources for a comprehensive job search and career transitions.
We'll Talk About:
00:56 Step-by-Step Power Prep Guide
01:43 Setting the Tone: Tell Me About Yourself
04:59 Identifying Strengths and Gaps
06:36 Aligning Strengths to Job Needs
08:42 Reframing Gaps 10:29 Asking Insightful Questions
14:45 Conclusion and Final Tips
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Episodes Mentioned
Read and Listen to Episode #108 Here
Read and Listen to Episode #110 Here
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STEP 1: LEARN THE STRATEGY
📥 Start with the Job Search Podcast Roadmap - the most popular episodes for every stage of your search:
https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmap
📥 Learn our 5-step job search strategy:
https://theuncommoncareer.com/process
STEP 2: LET'S CONNECT
💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn for additional resources:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/
💬 Have a question or topic suggestion? Leave a voice memo:
https://theuncommoncareer.com/ask
STEP 3: GET FOCUSED SUPPORT
Ready for strategic support in your job search? Apply for coaching:
https://theuncommoncareer.com/call
Or start with The Career Brand & Strategy Intensive:
https://theuncommoncareer.com/intensive
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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence U
