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My candidate landed a ₹15 LPA offer at a top MNC without even applying. No resume drop. No job portal. How? ✅ She unlocked the hidden job market that most candidates never see. So, how did she do it? Not with luck. But with a strategy anyone can use: 1. She built her brand before she needed a job. She shared her wins, projects, and insights on LinkedIn consistently. Example: Every Friday, she posted a carousel breaking down a real-life analytics problem she solved at work, tagging teammates and sharing key takeaways. This made her visible as a problem-solver in her field. 2. She reached out to industry peers, not just HR. No generic “Hi, can you refer me?” Instead, she started real conversations about trends, challenges, and solutions in her field. Example: She messaged a data scientist at her dream company, commenting on a recent paper he’d published: 👇 “Hi Raj, I loved your article on predictive analytics in retail. I’ve been working on similar models for FMCG clients and would love to exchange notes!” This led to a meaningful chat, not a cold request. 3. She gave before she asked. She offered feedback on others’ work, shared resources, and celebrated others’ milestones. Example: She congratulated connections on promotions, shared helpful webinars in group chats, and offered to review a peer’s resume before asking for any help herself. 4. She followed up, politely and persistently. After every conversation, she sent a thank-you note: 👇 “Thanks for your insights, Priya! I’ve already started applying your advice. Hope we can catch up again soon.” She stayed top of mind, not just top of the inbox. You don’t need a massive network. You need genuine connections, a clear story, and the courage to show up before you need help. If you’re still waiting for the “perfect” job post to appear, you’re already late. The best opportunities are shared in DMs, whispered in meetings, and offered to those who are already visible. Start building your presence, your relationships, and your reputation today. #jobsearch #jobopportunities #jobinterview #careergrowth

A significant hurdle to women in asset management becoming Portfolio Managers is that the promotion decision is typically taken around the time many women have children, i.e. early 30s or after approximately 10 years as an Analyst. While most women take extended parental leave, men rarely do; in addition, women typically bear the majority of childcare responsibilities after birth. Moreover, there is an age range where, if a woman has not made PM, she likely never will and is viewed as a career analyst. Relative earnings dynamics within a family amplifies workplace dynamics. If a woman is overlooked for promotion in her early 30s while having children, her earnings may have fallen significantly behind her partner’s by her late 30s. The family dynamic may either dissuade her from returning to work or require her to bear more childcare responsibilities after returning, further increasing inequality. The career interruption from pregnancy applies outside of promotion concerns. A woman in the early stages of pregnancy or intending to become pregnant may be reluctant to take risk (e.g. by speaking up, making a contrarian investment, or switching firm) because, if she is made redundant, it will be difficult for her to find a new job as she will be at a late stage of pregnancy. One interviewee knows of women who have had abortions because they were too new in the job and being pregnant would expose them to too much career risk. This issue is highlighted in my report on Cognitive Diversity in Asset Management for Diversity Project - Investment Industry. https://lnkd.in/eASk7x3P Potential solutions are in my response to the FCA's consultation on Diversity and Inclusion in the Financial Sector at https://lnkd.in/eWgkd8qz (see p7). I would be grateful to learn of additional solutions: please leave a comment.

Efficiency is the result of mastery, not luck. When someone completes a task quickly and skillfully, it’s not just the moment you’re paying for—it’s the decade of learning, failure, repetition, and refinement behind it. Speed is not cheap. It's earned. Respect expertise, value experience, and recognize that great work isn’t about how long it takes. It's about what went into being able to do something so well and so fast. After all, you're not paying for 30 minutes of work; you're paying for the 10 years it took to make it look effortless. ✅ Here's what it looks like in practice: 1. Design & Creative Work Example: A graphic designer creates a logo in under an hour. Why it matters: That logo represents years of learning typography, color theory, brand psychology, and countless hours refining their creative process. Fast doesn't mean easy—it means refined. 2. Software Development Example: A developer fixes a critical bug in 15 minutes. Why it matters: They’re not lucky—they’ve spent years learning systems, syntax, and patterns that allow them to instantly identify and solve issues others would spend hours on. You're not paying for keystrokes. You're paying for insight. 3. Legal & Consulting Services Example: A lawyer offers life-changing advice in a short meeting. Why it matters: Behind that advice are years of study, precedent analysis, and experience in negotiation or litigation. Their clarity is a product of complexity they've already mastered. 4. Trades & Craftsmanship Example: An experienced electrician diagnoses and repairs a problem in 20 minutes. Why it matters: They’ve done it hundreds of times. That precision comes from practice, not guesswork. Quick work is the dividend of deep knowledge. 5. Medical Field Example: A doctor makes a correct diagnosis in one visit. Why it matters: That moment of accuracy reflects years of education, clinical experience, and refined intuition. You're paying for judgment, not just time. ✅ Bottom line: If it looks easy, it’s because someone made it so—through effort, not shortcuts. ✅ Respect the craft. Honor the journey. Pay for the years, not the minutes. ♻️ Repost if this resonates. ➕ Follow Travis Bradberry for more and sign up for my weekly LinkedIn newsletter. Do you want more like this? 👇 📖 My new book, "The New Emotional Intelligence" is now available for preorder on Amazon. Order now and it'll be on your doorstep on Tuesday May 13th.

Stuck in an endless loop of client changes? Lost track of what revision this constitutes? Yeah. Been there. Done that. The secret? It's not about saying no. It's about saying yes to the right things upfront. Every project that goes sideways starts the same way: Vague agreements. Fuzzy boundaries. Good intentions. Six weeks later you're bleeding money and everyone's frustrated. Here's my framework after 30 years of running two 8-figure businesses: The SOW is your salvation. Not some boilerplate template. A real document that covers: • Exact deliverables (not "design work" but "3 homepage concepts, 2 rounds of revisions") • Hours of operation ("We respond M-F, 9-5 PST. Weekend requests get Monday responses") • Revision rounds spelled out ("Round 1 includes up to 5 changes. Round 2 includes 3.") • Feedback cycles defined ("48-hour turnaround for client feedback or the project may be delayed or additional fees may be incurred") But here's what most people miss— Don't work on client notes immediately. Client sends 37 pieces of feedback at 11pm Friday? Producer sends conflicting notes from the CEO? Marketing wants one thing, sales wants another? Stop. Collect everything first. Resolve the conflicts. Get on the phone and discuss it with your client to get alignment. Separate the "have to haves" from the "nice to haves". Then present unified changes. "Based on all feedback received, here are the 8 changes we'll implement. This constitutes revision round 2 of 3." Watch how fast the random requests stop. No extra work that goes unappreciated. No more feelings of being taken advantage of. Communicate before the crisis, prevents the crisis from happening. "Just so you know, we're entering round 2. You have one more included. After that, it's $X per additional round." No surprises. No awkward money conversations. No resentment. Scope creep isn't a them problem. It's a you problem. And that's good news, because that means you are in control. They're not trying to take advantage. They just don't know where the boundaries are because you never drew them. Draw the lines early. Communicate them clearly. Everyone wins. What's your most painful scope creep story? What boundary would've prevented it? Small Business Builders #projectmanagement #clientmanagement #businessgrowth

Reputation isn’t what you say about yourself. It’s what others say when you’re not around. I've been thinking about this a lot lately after encountering people whose lack of integrity is damaging their reputation. Because here’s the truth: status, success, or opportunities don’t give you the right to treat people poorly. Respect is universal. Everyone deserves it - regardless of position. If you want a reputation that earns trust, respect, and opportunity, here’s what matters most: 17 Must-Haves for a Great Reputation 1. Pause Before Reacting. • Avoid emotional responses. • Consider consequences. • Take a moment to think. 2. Honour Your Word. • Make commitments carefully. • Follow through completely. • Build trust through action. 3. Stand By Your Values. • Never compromise integrity. • Know your principles. • Stay true to yourself. 4. Maintain Consistency. • Build a steady presence. • Earn others' trust. • Be reliable daily. 5. Deliver Excellence. • Make quality your standard. • Complete what you start. • Accept nothing less. 6. Practise Direct Communication. • Address issues openly. • Build transparency. • Speak with clarity. 7. Choose Integrity. • Make ethical decisions. • Lead by example. • Live your values. 8. Respect Time. • Meet every deadline. • Arrive before others. • Set high standards. 9. Take Responsibility. • Own your mistakes. • Fix problems quickly. • Show a growth mindset. 10. Celebrate Others. • Recognise good work. • Share team victories. • Build community. 11. Put Team First. • Support collective success. • Foster collaboration. • Leave ego behind. 12. Give Thoughtful Feedback. • Balance truth with care. • Show genuine concern. • Help others improve. 13. Practise Equal Respect. • Show consistent courtesy. • Value everyone equally. • Build inclusive spaces. 14. Protect Your Team. • Stand up for colleagues. • Stop negative talk. • Show real loyalty. 15. Master Active Listening. • Focus fully on others. • Seek understanding. • Avoid interrupting. 16. Use Strategic Silence. • Build stronger connections. • Create space for others. • Listen more than speak. 17. Show Gratitude. • Recognise contributions. • Express appreciation often. • Strengthen relationships through kindness. Here's the truth: Your reputation takes years to build. Minutes to destroy. Choose wisely. -> Which of these habits are the most important for you? ♻️ Share this post to inspire others to build a reputation they’re proud of. ➕ Follow me, Jen Blandos, for actionable daily insights on business, entrepreneurship, and workplace well-being.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s best career advice: “Passion isn’t enough, you’ve got to endure.” I believe "Follow your passion” is the most overhyped career advice on earth If someone’s telling you to “just follow your passion,” they’re probably already living in abundance! Here’s the uncomfortable truth: Passion usually follows mastery, not the other way around. Get good first. Then the prestige, pay, confidence, and interesting problems make you… passionate. A better playbook that I followed: Pick something you can be great at. One clear lane, real demand. Go deep for a decade. Reps > inspiration. Grit beats vibes. Measure progress, not feelings. Hard day ≠ wrong path. Work is hard, expect injustice, friction, and boredom. Earn the right to edit. Mastery buys you optionality: interesting projects, better teams, better life. Early on, balance is a tradeoff. Most meaningful careers require a season of asymmetric effort. Later, mastery lets you buy back balance, time, control, boundaries. Do your passions on weekends Don’t ask: “Do I love this today?” Ask: “Can I become great at this, and is it worth being great at?” That’s how you build a career you’re proud of and yes, one you might just become passionate about. What do you think?

The most important skills today and in the next years will be human capabilities: critical and analytic thinking, resilience, leadership and influence, overlaid with technological literacy and AI skills to amplify these human capacities. World Economic Forum's new Future of Jobs Report provides a deep and broad analysis of the drivers of labour market transformation, the outlook for jobs and skills, and workforce strategies across industries and nations. It's a really worthwhile deep dive if you're interested in the topic (link in comments). Here are some of the highlights from the Skills section, which to my mind is at the heart of it. 🧠 Analytical Thinking Leads Core Skills. Skills like analytical thinking (70%), resilience (66%), and creative thinking (64%) top the list of core abilities for 2025. By 2030, the emphasis shifts even more towards AI and big data proficiency (85%), technological literacy (76%), and curiosity-driven lifelong learning (79%). This shift underscores the critical role of technology and adaptability in future workplaces. 📉 Skill Stability Declines but at a Slower Rate. Employers predict that 39% of workers' core skills will change by 2030, slightly lower than 44% in 2023. This reflects a stabilization in the pace of skill disruption due to increased emphasis on upskilling and reskilling programs. Half of the workforce now engages in training as part of long-term learning strategies compared to 41% in 2023, showcasing the growing adaptation to technological changes . 🌍 Economic Disparities in Skill Disruption. Middle-income economies anticipate higher skill disruption compared to high-income ones. This disparity highlights the uneven challenges of transitioning labor forces across global regions, particularly in economies still grappling with structural changes. 🚀 Tech-Savvy Skills in High Demand. The adoption of frontier technologies, including generative AI and machine learning, is increasing the demand for skills like big data analysis, cybersecurity, and technological literacy. These trends indicate that businesses are aligning workforce strategies to integrate these advancements effectively. 📚 Upskilling Is the Norm, Not the Exception. By 2030, 73% of organizations aim to prioritize workforce upskilling as a response to ongoing disruptions. This reflects a shift in corporate investment priorities towards human capital enhancement to maintain competitiveness.

I have made Over 1 CR as a Freelancer. Years ago, I was struggling to find clients, sending out pitch after pitch with no success. After trial and error, I discovered the strategies that turned my freelancing journey into a 7-figure success story. Today, I'm sharing my top pitching techniques with you. ✅ Strategy 1: Comment Strategy How to Use: Engage with top creators on LinkedIn, DM them, share resources, nurture relationships, then pitch. Benefit: Builds strong relationships and trust. ✅ Strategy 2: Video Pitches How to Use: Create personalized video pitches. Benefit: Personalization increases engagement. ✅ Strategy 3: Value Ladder Offers How to Use: Start with a low-commitment offer like a free audit. Benefit: Eases clients into your services. ✅ Strategy 4: Exclusive Insights How to Use: Offer exclusive insights or industry reports. Benefit: Demonstrates expertise and adds value. ✅ Strategy 5: Success Stories Follow-Up How to Use: Follow up with a success story from a similar client. Benefit: Provides social proof. ✅ Strategy 6: Free Tools or Templates How to Use: Share free tools or templates, then pitch comprehensive services. Benefit: Demonstrates value and expertise. ✅ Strategy 7: Social Proof Landing Pages How to Use: Direct clients to a landing page with testimonials and case studies. Benefit: Builds credibility and trust. ✅ Strategy 8: Follow-Up with Added Value How to Use: Follow up with additional valuable content related to the client’s business. Benefit: Keeps you top-of-mind and adds value. ✅ Strategy 9: Personalized Case Studies How to Use: Create case studies tailored to your potential client’s industry. Benefit: Shows clients how you can solve their specific problems. ✅ Strategy 10: Niche-Specific Content How to Use: Develop content highly relevant to the niche of your potential client. Benefit: Positions you as an expert in their industry. ✅ Strategy 11: Client Education How to Use: Educate clients on industry trends and solutions before pitching. Benefit: Builds trust and positions you as a knowledgeable resource. I've excelled at pitching potential clients and succeeded in sealing 99% of deals to date. I've taught my 5000+ students all the secret strategies of getting high-paying clients, and today, I see them making 50K-1Lac a month easily. 📌 If you're interested in learning from me & my 6-figure team, DM 'Freelance' for details. Question: Do you find it helpful?

We analyzed 4 million recruiting emails sent through Gem. Most get opened. But only 22.6% get replies. Half those replies are "thanks, but no thanks." We dug into what actually works. Here are 8 factors that drive REAL responses: 1. Strategic timing beats everything else - 8am gets 68% open rates. 4pm hits 67.3%. 10am lands at 67% - Most recruiters blast at 9am when inboxes are flooded - Avoiding peak times alone can boost your opens by 7-10% 2. Weekend outreach is criminally underused - Saturday/Sunday emails get ≥66% open rates consistently - Why? Empty inboxes. Zero competition. Candidates actually have time - Yet few recruiters send on weekends. Their loss is your gain 3. Keep messages between 101-150 words - Shorter feels spammy. Longer gets skimmed - You need exactly 10 sentences to nail the essentials - Every word beyond 150 drops performance 4. Generic templates kill response rates - Generic templates: 22% reply rate - Personalized outreach: 47% increased response rate - Even adding name + company to subject lines boosts opens by 5% 5. Subject lines need 3-9 words - Include company name + job title for highest opens - "Senior Engineer Role at [Company]" beats clever wordplay - 11+ words can work if genuinely intriguing, but why risk it? 6. The 4-stage sequence is optimal - One-off emails are dead. Send exactly 4 follow-up messages - You'll see 68% higher "interested" rates with proper sequencing - After stage 4, engagement completely flatlines. Stop there 7. Get the hiring manager involved - Having the hiring manager send ONE follow-up boosts reply rates by 50%+ - Yet most recruiters don't use this tactic - Weekend advantage: Minimal competition for attention 8. Leadership involvement is a cheat code - Role-specific timing (tech vs non-tech) matters - Technical roles: 3 of 4 best send times are weekends - Engineers check email differently than salespeople. Adjust accordingly TAKEAWAY: These aren't opinions. This is what 4 million emails tell us. Most recruiting teams are stuck in 2019 playbooks wondering why their reply rates won't budge. Meanwhile, recruiters who implement these 8 factors see dramatically better results. The data is right there. The patterns are clear. The only question is: will you actually change how you operate? Or will you keep sending the same tired emails at 9am on Tuesday? Your call.

Steps I followed that helped me clear interviews at Top Companies (Off Campus): 📌Research ,Research ,Research! - I divided the days in different categories and made detailed notes about ⭐Company Overview ⭐Recent News ⭐Industry Trends 📌 Mock Interviews with my own self- - After the full research about the company,I used to have a mock interview with my own self where I used to make sure I'm asking myself the questions like- ⭐ Job Description related ⭐ Required Skills needed and how my previous experience aligned with the same ( be it college projects, internships or any full time experience) ⭐I also made a list of around 50 behavioral and situation based cases according to my role. ⭐Behavioral Questions: Practice the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method for behavioral questions. ⭐For the above point ,I again made sure I have several examples for the same situation in hand so that If asked I don't quote around the same experience on the D- day. 📌 Take help from others- - Donot feel shy!!!!!! - I Conducted recorded mock interviews with my friends so that later I can watch them and prepare well. 📌 Extra brownie tips- -Practice speaking clearly and concisely. -Be aware of your body language during the interview. -Prepare thoughtful questions to ask the interviewer about the role and company culture. - Dress professionals!!! -Arrive 10-15 minutes early. -Be polite and respectful to everyone you meet. -Listen carefully to the questions and ask clarifying questions if needed,especially in the case of guestimates. -Use a clear structure for your responses to ensure you cover all key points since many times the interviewer doesn't want to know the exact answer but the thought process behind it. 📌 Additional Resources -LinkedIn Connections: Connect with employees or alumni who work at the company. -Do go through the product or services offered by the company throughout. I hope I have covered everything, What are the techniques you use? do comment 👇 All the best🙌 #interviewtips #interview #job #industry #jobs #linkedin #recruitment #hr