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Mariam from Forward here 👋
In today’s edition:
3 early career marketing jobs with $55K+ salary
how to navigate the “were you laid off?” interview question
does a perfect job exist?
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3 early-career marketing jobs, with $55K+ salary
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Career Tip of the Week
“Should I mention that I’ve been laid off in an interview?”
This question came up at one of our Forward-a-thon workshops last week! Here’s my advice for questions that feel a little “messy” like that:
Honesty is always the best policy. Don’t underestimate what the interviewer already knows or can find out. You are much worse off being caught in a lie.
You don’t necessarily have to bring it up yourself. If it doesn’t come up, you don’t have to go there.
If it does come up, no need to linger on the topic. You can say “unfortunately, I was impacted by a round of layoffs, but while I was there I am really proud of the work that I did.”
Note: do not bad-mouth your former employer! You want to demonstrate that you can remain professional despite lesser circumstances. Also, the world is smaller than we realize.
Just remember, the interviewer is a person too. They likely have experienced layoffs, family emergencies, a tough job market, being a caretaker, etc.
Focus on your skills, accomplishments, and impact but no need to be embarrassed by the reality of life being messy and unpredictable at times. What matters is how you handle it and move forward!
Overheard from a recruiter
I’m having conversations with recruiters, hiring managers, and other talent decision-makers weekly, and want to share tidbits of what I’m learning with y’all here too!
“You apply to jobs, not careers”
A career is a journey, a job is just one stop along the way. A job doesn’t set the entire course, it’s a pit stop. Over time, you will build the road in front of you.
Did I lose you with all those metaphors?
The point is to not put pressure on yourself to find the next “perfect” job. First of all, they don’t exist. Second, think about what skills it can provide, what networks it can connect you to, and what topics you can learn about. Harness those things strategically to build the road to the next job in front of you. And the one after that. And the one after that… until you realize you have built a whole career!
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Take a break
Job searching is hard work. You deserve a break. Here’s how I took time to rest and recharge this week!
Over the weekend, I decompressed by decorating my space. I’m not going to disrespect this $20 cart that has served our house faithfully for years, but it was time for her to retire to make place for some adult furniture. For all the time I spend at home, investing in cute corners of my home has made a world of difference!
before | after
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