Principle Driven Lifestyle. (IBYC)
Read this without failure...
Perhaps the name S. Truett Cathy in modern times doesn't ring a bell at-a-glance. That' okay!
Well, if I say, S. Truett Cathy, Founder of Chick-fil-A in 1946, presently 3,424 locations and climbing can inspire your focus.
S. Truett Cathy was an American businessman, investor, author, and philanthropist who was committed to the power of principles.
His one Christian principle which still holds true today is, "closed for business on Sundays."
Case and Point: A single principle combined with focus can make a big difference in life. Are you still searching for a job as illustrated below?
Then, combine your one single principle with a strong sense of focus, and everything else falls-in-place.
I Believe You Can!
#jobsearch #benefits #interview #advice #inspiration #resume #policy #motivation #workfromhome
Gotta look good to feel good. Gotta feel good to look good. Vicious cycle of interviewing.
Don't look like you just woke up and stumbled in from the trash heap. Even though your on your 3rd interview today and that began 6 1/2 hours ago. #advice #interview
Hardworking, dependable,willing to learn new things, want to be able to take of my household everyday of my life long as I live.
I'm ready to be team player at this company are any company that has good benefits for an my family.. #interview
why your experience makes sense for this particular position?
Given your background I'd change my thinking on what a cover letter has to be. Instead of just another version of your CV its real purpose is to explain why your experience makes sense for this role.
For three paragraphs I'd keep it straightforward:
Paragraph 1: Why you want to work in this specific role and organisation.
Paragraph 2: Two concrete examples of experiences that you draw upon. Don't write 'strong communications skills,' write how, as a comms intern/newsroom assistant/writer you used communications skills.
Paragraph 3: Show how the above experiences coupled with your economics/sociology studies made you a good candidate for this post.
Finish with your short paragraph saying thank you.
Where the application is not to your exact previous job then focus on transferable skills rather than saying there is not a direct match with your previous roles. Research, writing, communications, analysis, interviewing skills, working with different stakeholders etc. Can be transferred between public policy, NGO work, communications, journalism and other roles at an entry-level.
Also I would write a master cover letter that I can modify rather than start again every time. This could contribute to easing the burden on yourself. #jobsearch #interview #resume #application #advice
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Build Your (Field of Dreams) They Will Come! [IBYC]
Read this without procrastination!
Isn't it true, that many people generally believe in other people, places and things, more than they believe in themselves?
Sadly, they lose out on the treasures of life.
If you develop your courage, faith and strength and believe in yourself as with a grain of salt, then, everything else will fall-in-place.
Build your (field of dreams), they will come!
I Believe You Can!
#inspiration #motivation #jobsearch #interview #resume #workfromhome #hopeful #advice
JOB SEEKER BEWARE - FinMkt and their Tedious Interview Process
I believe FinMkt is a great company with competitive pay and benefits, and I genuinely think I would have done well in the role. My issue is entirely with the hiring process.
I was contacted on 07/10/2026 for the Client Support Specialist role and spent nearly a month interviewing through four rounds. What wasn't made clear upfront was how many interviews would be required. The first two interviews were straightforward, but the third was with people I had already spoken to, and the fourth involved employees from departments that seemed to have little connection to a Customer Support role. It felt unnecessarily repetitive for a position that should have had a much simpler hiring process.
After the final interview, I went a week without an update. I was then asked to provide references, which made it seem like things were moving forward. Instead, on 08/07/2026, I received a brief email saying that due to "exciting events" within the company, hiring for the role had been paused. After investing nearly a month of my time, the communication felt impersonal and dismissive.
I'm not leaving this review because I dislike the company. I'm leaving it so other job seekers know what to expect. If you're interviewing here, ask how many rounds are involved before committing. Four weeks is a long time to invest only to have the role paused at the very end.
I sincerely hope FinMkt revisits its hiring process because the company itself seems like a great place to work. The candidate experience, however, could use significant improvement.
Verify Job Announcements Beforehand. [IBYC]
Would you verify a meal when they place it on the table? Or would you take it, as it is? Tell me the truth.
Didn't you order the roast beef from the menu and say..."well-done with green peppers on the side?"
A strategic question, for a simple answer, okay?
Now, would you verify the contents of your meal when eating at a new restaurant? Or would you take it, as it appears because of the reasonable cost?
The same holds true when receiving job announcements from recruiters. You have to verify the contents of offer before sending them your resume.
Best business practices always verify information contents management for taking action. Because some things can cause more harm than good.
Then, everything else falls-in-place.
That's the best way to win.
I Believe You Can!
#jobsearch #application #interview #workfromhome #resume #motivation #advice
What is the hardest part of job hunting right now?
For people actively looking for work, what is taking the most effort right now: finding suitable openings, getting interviews, tailoring applications, networking, or actually getting an offer?
I’m interested in hearing what others are experiencing. #jobsearch #interview #application #advice #motivation
Me estoy dando por vencida he metido muchas aplicaciones y no será x mi edad pero con mi edad tengo experiencia
Puros links y la mayoría son mentiras que depresión con eso
Looking for a Business Partner in the US or Canada
Technical knowledge is an advantage, but it is not required. What matters most is mutual respect, a shared commitment to supporting each other’s businesses, and a results-oriented mindset. #jobsearch #workfromhome #hiringnews #interview #application
New Girl Back In Town #jobsearch #advice #interview #workfromhome #application
I had upwards of a hundred lifers of inmates on my caseload within the prison institution.