Podcast appearances and mentions of joel quass

Have you ever considered the fact that hiring managers have bosses too? They have to answer to a CEO or shareholders for the person they hire, which means you need to put yourself in their shoes when you go into an interview. Find out what problems the company is facing and what keeps that hiring manager up at night. Once you have that information, you can show them how you can solve those problems for them. Today’s guest on the Find Your Dream Job podcast, Joel Quass, says that telling a hiring manager what you can do isn’t enough; you have to demonstrate it through stories and past experience. Joel also shares how paying attention to your surroundings can help you make connections with the hiring manager. About Our Guest: Joel Quass (www.linkedin.com/in/joelquass/) is an expert in job interviews, resumes, and LinkedIn profiles. He’s also a manager with more than 35 years of experience. Spending more than 3 decades on the “other side of the desk” taught Joel that people don’t know how to be interviewed anymore. He built his website, Six-Second Resumes (six-second-resumes.com/), to provide resources for job seekers that will help them land their dream job. Joel is also a published author and a podcast host (six-second-resumes.com/podcast/). Resources in This Episode: Learn how to package your personal brand and use it to find jobs in Joel’s book, “Write This Down, You’ll Need it Later.” If you are a manager, Joel’s book, “Good Management is Not Firefighting”, will show you how helping your staff perform at their peak brings success to the whole company. On his website, Six-Second Resumes (six-second-resumes.com), Joel teaches interview skills, helps with career growth, and provides writing services for resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. Nail every behavioral interview question in your next interview by learning how to prepare for them. Download 100 Behavioral Interview Questions You Need to Know, the free Mac’s List resource that will give you a solid foundation for any question an interviewer may ask. Visit macslist.org/questions.

Welcome to Six-Second-Jobs Podcast. I am your host Joel Quass. Today we will spend some time talking about how to give them what they want, how they want it.  Remember, in the end, it's not about you. The Hiring Manager has a problem and they want you to be the answer to that problem. If they can hire you, they are the hero to their Boss, to their team, to the company. So, in some ways, they are pre-disposed to want you to fill the job. Hiring you solves their problem.  But you must make it easy for them and show them you meet or exceed what they need. Here are some things statistics show about landing a job: Statistics show that the average job seekers spend about 60 seconds deciding whether to apply for the position. 60 Seconds! We take longer than that reading a menu at a restaurant, and that is for one meal, not for a job that could last 4 to 30 years. 72% of Recruiters say applicants with 15 to 30 years of experience should typically list only the last 10 to 15 years on their resumes, and the make a brief reference to the prior experience, 75% of Hiring Managers say that a well-written cover letter can improve the odds of a less-qualified applicant obtaining an interview, 91% of Hiring Managers agree that applicants who do research on the company or the position they’re applying for will receive greater consideration than those who send a generic cover letter. For more information on this and other job-related topics, visit us at http://www.six-second-resumes.com

We’re on the mic today with Joel Quass who is unlocking insider secrets on how to write a resume that converts, and find success on your next job interview. This a rare opportunity to get inside the mind of the person who will decide whether your resumé is worth a call back. Learn what top level executives are looking for when you arrive at a job interview.   Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals.    Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com   Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv   Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire

Wouldn’t it be nice to have an inside track when it comes to your next job search? How would it be to have an expert in your corner when it comes to crafting your resume or navigating your next job interview? If this sounds like valuable information to you, then you’ve come to the right place. Today’s show is packed with expert advice about finding and scoring the awesome job of your dreams. Joel Quass has 35 years in management and has a CEIP, CPRW, GCDF, and earned his first professional Human Resource credential in 2012. His business, Six Second Resumes, crafts targeted resumes and cover letters. Joel teaches interview skills and facilitates career development through his coaching programs. A guest on radio stations nationwide, Joel has authored two books and shares his knowledge on the hiring process on his Six-Second Jobs podcast. He’s been kind enough to come on the show and help us understand the mysterious world of resumes and cover letters.  All it takes is six seconds How many of us have made mistakes in our resumes and job interviews? (all hands should be raised) It truly is a mysterious world and one that few understand. A resume is a marketing tool that tells a company why they should hire you over everyone else. Joel says, “It’s NOT about you!” The employer wants to hire the person that is best for THEM and the one that meets THEIR needs. Your resume should show how you align with the company’s goals and needs. Perhaps the most overlooked aspect of your resume is how it is perceived by the person reading it. Studies show that it takes about six seconds for someone to scan the highlights of a resume and make a YES or NO decision.  TWEET: “In high schools and colleges, there is not a lot of emphasis on teaching resume skills.” #chasingdreams   Common sense and a plan What are two essentials you need in any job interview? You’ve got it---common sense and a plan! An interviewer is trying to find a person who is a good fit, and it goes beyond knowing you can do the work and extends to, “Can I work with you?” Badmouthing a former employer in an interview is a bad course of action. Exercise common sense, which is desperately needed and really can’t be taught. Joel teaches clients to have a plan because not all interviewers are experienced enough to ask the right questions. Joel’s clients are taught to ask the right questions and to take notes during the interview. His teaching also covers how to handle “red flags” on your resume to keep the interview moving forward.  TWEET: “Every single word on your resume is designed to market you and have someone pick up the phone.” #chasingdreams   Standing out among hundreds Don’t we all want our resume and our interview to stand out among all the others? The key to standing out is in the top third of the first page of your resume and putting all your valuable information where it will be seen immediately. You can’t bury important information on page two of your resume and expect it to be seen! Joel says your resume should “explode the job description,” showing exactly how you match up and exceed the job description details. He teaches you how to help the interviewer “see” you in the position. Part of his expertise is teaching his Six-Second Action Plan with 12 Ways to Land a Job.  TWEET: “Common sense and the ability to get along with others are key factors that interviewers are looking for.” #chasingdreams Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”It comes down to attitude. I look to learn something new every day. It’s natural to have butterflies in a job search. Get them to fly in formation, and away you go!”   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:   [:00] A good first impression [6:31] “It’s NOT about you!” [8:25] It’s a window, not a mirror [10:40] What interviewers look for [13:55] A tactful way to handle bad experiences [15:50] How to stand out among other applicants [17:58] The truth about nepotism and how to avoid it [19:19] Joel’s personal account of his career success [25:58] The ideal attitude about a job search [29:20] Handling a job search without desperation [33:42] ONE action for a dream chaser   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:   Joel on Facebook Joel on Twitter Joel on LinkedIn Joel’s Website Book Six Second Jobs Podcast   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: “Getting a job IS a job.” #chasingdreams TWEET: “The more you’ve done your homework means the more you can show your value.” #chasingdreams

Six Second Jobs Podcast    Episode 1 - Introduction Welcome to Six Second Jobs Podcast. I am your host Joel Quass. In my first episode, I am going to give you an overview of my subject, which is landing a job. I will focus on four areas: Interviews Career Coaching Linked in Profiles Cover Letters Ok, so I will focus on five areas. I will also talk about Six Second Resumes and other Self-Marketing Tools. To land your dream job, there are only two things to work on. One is getting interviews, and two is getting job offers. Everything I will talk about relates in one way or another to these two goals.  I will share a little about my dog Rikki in every episode. She is a rescue beagle we adopted a year ago. She was shot in February, after getting out of our yard. She was dragging her leash because we were getting ready to go for a walk. (She’s alive and recovering after surgery) I will talk a little about why I am Pod Casting. I spent over 35 years in management, sitting on the other side of the desk. I have read close to 5,000 resumes and applications and have hired thousands of employees. I I just retired from 27 years as an Assistant General Manager for a big box retailer (not SAM’s) and want to give back. There have been so many people over the years that have mentored me, whether they knew it or not, and I want to pay it forward and help others. I have written two books and I will spend some time discussing them as it relates to landing a job. I will spend time talking about the Five Steps to Rapid Employment. As a career coach, I help clients become success conscious and take control of their future. We talk about: Learning How to Ride the Emotional Roller Coaster Defining Your Goal Using Value-Based Resumes and Self-Marketing Tools Creating a Six-Second-Action Plan™ Taking Action and Mastering a Few Self-Marketing Skills My intention is to invite guests onto my podcast, getting those with experience to share their perspectives on topics. And I look forward to feedback from you, the listener. Your ideas and suggestions are welcome and will focus my podcast where it will help the most people. I’m looking forward to sharing what I know, to getting to know you, and to hearing that you will be sitting in your new hire orientation soon. To your continued success, Joel Joel Quass CEIP, CPRW, GCDF P.S. Click here to visit my website Six-Second-Resumes