August Cohen

My entire life I’ve heard stories of people who made great moves during troubled times. What did they know? How did they navigate the challenges differently while everyone else struggled ad worried? Unemployment is at a historic level due to COVID-19. Many people are out of work and hopes of returning to their old jobs have been dashed. Are there opportunities in all of this? Should you be considering changing careers? What about staying in your current career path but using these times to springboard further up the ladder? Could this mess actually be a door to your greatest life ever?

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SHR # 2530 :: Career Paths in Troubled Times – A Story Of Movers & Shakers

Show Transcript SHR # 2530 :: Career Paths in Troubled Times – A Story Of Movers & Shakers

Show Notes:

[4:00] This pandemic has created opportunity for change and employment.

• This time is different from the 08-09 market slip.

[7:30] You may have to change industries at this time. You could also start a new company if you have the money to ramp up.

• Sales persons with good sales skills have great opportunity.

[13:00] Working from home.

• Already having a home office set up could be advantageous in a job interview.

[17:13] are trades more valuable than college at this point?

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[19:44] Cities that are becoming more tech driven:

• Austin, Tx.
• Silicon Valley.
• It’s not always cities. Sometimes it is pockets within cities.

[21:10] Is the history of previous pandemics indicative of what will happen next?

• Perhaps when it comes to the meta process of working hard and finding solutions.
• Good health and work ethic are timeless.

[30:03] Some people are great at their job but have poor ability to point it out.

• Sometimes it is just about presenting the facts.

[32:00] Pitfalls in seeking employment.

• Underestimating the value of Linkedn.

[34:45] How long does August’s process take?

• com
• The white glove treatment: up to 6 weeks.
• Quick career boost: quick turnaround 375-999 dollars.

[51:31] tips for getting hired.

• Don’t put your picture on your resume.
• Don’t put the reason for leaving in your resume.
• Don’t use a template for resume.
• Go back ~8-10 years in your work history.
• Highlight your recent history.
• Use situation, action, and results rather than copy and pasting your job description.
• How will you meet their goals?
• 3 page format with the first page being compelling.
• Use word format
• Don’t post your resume file on Linkedn.
• Linkedn/in/bestresumewriter