The feedback you’ve been asking for
After every interview, candidates always ask for specific feedback. We never give it because my pricey attorney tells me not to. Yet, I still want to help. Here’s my attempt to set you up for success.
Let’s focus on tips to help you stand out. Remember, your application materials serve a purpose: to tell your story. Before you hit submit, take a look at the story told by the combination of your answers to application questions, resume, and LinkedIn profile.
Three questions to ask yourself:
Do my application materials tell a coherent story? I’ve seen candidates who forget about their LinkedIn profile and when compared with their resume, the profile looks like it belongs to a different person. Make sure that you review your LinkedIn profile and craft a story that highlights your achievements in the areas that are most relevant to the position you are applying for.
Why do I want this job at this organization right now? Not only will your answer to this question help you in the phone interview, but it will help you answer the application questions in a thoughtful way. Check out my other tips for application questions.
What are the key components of the job description and what relevant experiences can I offer to this organization? It’s great to ask this question before you write your application question answers but it’s essential to ask this before heading into a phone interview. Read the job description thoroughly and think about the story the organization is telling. For recruiters, it’s clear who has done their homework and who hasn’t. If you ask this question right away, then you'll be ready for the phone interview.
In case you haven’t signed up yet, I am hosting two free webinars! I hope you can attend:
HOW TO RUN A SUCCESSFUL AND INCLUSIVE HIRING PROCESS
TOMORROW! Thursday, November 10th, 12pm-12:45pm ET
This webinar is great for organizations about to launch a search but might be freaked out about how to do it. We will cover everything team NRG does to run a hiring search.
HOW TO GET A JOB OFFER POST MIDTERM ELECTIONS
Wednesday, November 16th, 3pm-3:45pm ET
This webinar is great for candidates coming off of the election and now are looking for a full-time adventure.
This week, we are featuring 9 opportunities. Be sure to check out all of our searches. Fifteen of those positions are remote.
Opportunities:
Organizing Director at United for Respect; $100,000-$140,000; Remote
Senior Manager, Movement Building at Women Engaged; $100,000-$110,000; Atlanta, GA
Researcher at Unitarian Universalist Service Committee; $75,000-$82,000; Boston preferred, remote eligible
Organizing Director at DC Action; $85,000-$105,000; Hybrid, Washington, DC - Dupont Circle
Client Success Specialist at Good Energy; $65,000-$75,000; must live in MA or RI but remote work is possible
Financial Data Quality Manager at Clean Yield; $70,000-$80,000; Remote
VP, Strategy at Movement Labs; $180,000 - $220,000; Remote
VP, Digital Organizing at Movement Labs; $145,000-$160,000; Remote
Chief Technology Officer at Movement Labs; $200,000-$240,000; Remote
In addition to this list, we are hiring for 50+ roles. See more on the website.
The best way to make sure you know what roles we are hiring for is to follow NRG on LinkedIn and to sign-up for our Talent Network.
I hope to see you at one of the webinars!
Naomi
P.S. Whether you’re an entry- or senior-level candidate, NRG Consulting is offering coaching programs to folks on the job hunt. Check out the programs we’re offering on our website, and get in touch with us.
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