Episode 271

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20th Sep 2023

How to Sell Yourself at a Job Interview, Without Sounding Like a Jerk With Sarah Connors

As the job market continues to evolve and adapt, it is essential for individuals to approach their career transitions with confidence and purpose. Whether you are seeking a new opportunity or have been displaced from your current position, understanding the recruitment process and effectively positioning yourself in the market is crucial. In this article, we will explore the insights and expertise of Sarah Connors, a seasoned recruitment professional, as she shares her knowledge on navigating the job market and finding the right fit for your career aspirations.

About The Guest(s):

Sarah Connors is the Senior VP of Planet Professional, a staffing firm based in Boston. With over 12 years of experience in recruiting, Sarah has a passion for helping individuals find their dream jobs and guiding them through the placement process. She specializes in administrative, accounting, finance, HR, and recruiting roles.

Summary:

Sarah Connors, Senior VP of Planet Professional, joins Amy Irvine, founder and CEO of Rooted Planning Group, to discuss the process of finding the right job placement. Sarah shares her background in recruiting and explains the importance of the intake call in understanding a candidate's needs and preferences. She provides tips on how to sell yourself in an interview without sounding arrogant and emphasizes the significance of researching the company before an interview. Sarah also advises individuals to regularly evaluate their happiness and career goals to ensure they are on the right path.

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Key Takeaways:

  1. The intake call is crucial in understanding a candidate's needs and preferences.
  2. Confidence in an interview comes from listening, asking insightful questions, and showing passion for your work.
  3. Researching the company before an interview is essential to demonstrate your interest and preparedness.
  4. Regularly evaluate your happiness and career goals to ensure you are on the right path.
  5. Did you know that the average resume initially only gets a 5 - 10-second look, so what do you need to do to make it stand out?
  6. How to self-promote without sounding overconfident like a jerk
  7. When to apply for a job even when you aren’t sure you have all the qualifications

To learn more about Sarah Connors and her expertise in recruitment, you can connect with her on LinkedIn or reach out to her via email at sconnors@planet-pro.com.

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This episode is brought to you by Rooted Planning Group. Rooted Planning Group is a fee-only financial planning firm that specializes in working with women in their 30s and 40s who want to take control of their finances and plan for the future. Whether you're just starting or looking to make a big change, Rooted Planning Group can help.

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Amy Irvine

Uncorking Amy Irvine!!

If any of you have ever met Amy, you know she is passionate about
three things. Family, Finances, and WINE! This comes through in all
that she does and all that she is. When asked to describe herself she first and foremost states, “I am a wife, a daughter, and hopefully a good friend, who happens to also be a financial planner.” Amy holds a Master’s Degree in financial planning and is a Certified Financial Planner TM , Enrolled Agent, Certified College Financial Consultant, and a Financial Wellness Coach with over 25 years of financial planning and industry experience. She is the Founder and owner of Rooted Planning Group, (Formerly known as Irvine Wealth Planning Strategies LLC), which started in 2016 and has grown to include 6 other planners and 2 part-time staff members. Amy is definitely “doing it her way” and has been recognized by her financial planning colleagues as being a “disrupter,” a title she holds close to her heart and is proud of.

Uniquely, at the age of 44, she decided to not only start her only company, but to act on what she defined as her perfect life and she splits her time between Parrish, Florida and Jasper, New York.
On her website it states, “I love what I do, but I also very much enjoy warmth, good
conversation, wine tastings, and volunteering. New York is extraordinary in the summer and fall, but so is Florida in the winter.”
In 2018, she decided it was time to take the stigma out of finances by combining her passion for finances and wine. She started a podcast called “Wine and Dime,” which highlights a different wine and financial topic each week, and she released her book combining those same two passions, titled, “Uncork Your Finances.”
Many of you may know her as one of the co-founders of the Southern Tier Women’s Financial Conference – a day of collaboration and financial education, which will be hosting it’s sixth year!
To round out her volunteering passion, she often provides financial education to the
community through the financial management program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County, she serves on the board of Faith-in-Action of Steuben County, volunteers for various Fund For Women of the Southern Tier events, works with the finance committee of the Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, and serves on the board for the Corning Painted Post Historical Society (also known as Heritage Village).
In her downtime, you’re likely to find her with a glass of red wine from one of the many Keuka or Seneca Lake wineries that she highlights in her Wine and Dime Podcast.