Guaranteed Ways To NOT Get A Job

Public Health Insight

There are many reasons why candidates mess up job opportunities. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we cover a few of them, including:

◼️ The importance of remembering job descriptions and company details;
◼️ Mistakes made by both early career professionals and seasoned veterans;
◼️ The impact of poor preparation and generic cover letters;
◼️ The necessity of demonstrating knowledge about the organization;
◼️ Professionalism during virtual interviews, including appropriate settings and minimizing distractions;
◼️ Effective interview strategies, including clear communication and handling unexpected questions;
◼️ The significance of post-interview conduct.

Tune in for practical tips to avoid jeopardizing your chances of landing a job.

Hosts & Producers

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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1. Ways To Mess Up Getting Jobs - Getting Real On How Candidates Mess Up Job Opportunities - Guaranteed Ways To NOT Get A Job Opportunity (00:00:00)

2. Hosts Discuss Job Recruitment Pet Peeves (00:01:31)

3. Common Interview Mistakes by Experienced Professionals (00:03:06)

4. The Importance of Tailoring Your Cover Letter (00:06:51)

5. Quality vs. Quantity in Job Applications (00:12:07)

6. Interview Preparation and Common Pitfalls (00:15:44)

7. Avoiding Common Interview Mistakes (00:20:49)

8. Understanding the Company and Role (00:20:58)

9. Preparing for Generic Interview Questions (00:21:16)

10. The Importance of Knowing the Organization (00:21:42)

11. Handling Unexpected Interview Situations (00:23:55)

12. Answering Competency Questions Effectively (00:26:32)

13. Strategies for Tailoring Communication (00:30:31)

14. Final Tips and Pet Peeves (00:35:13)

15. Encouraging Mock Interviews and Feedback (00:38:10)

16. Closing Remarks and Credits (00:39:46)