The 360 Podcast with Dean Kulaweera

Have a meeting setup with a Recruiter? How do you make a great impression? Check out this replay of my Live Stream from earlier this week where I share some tips on how exactly you can do that. You can tune in to my Live Stream LIVE every week on Wednesdays @ 11AM ET on YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter (links below). Subscribe for more! --- All social links here: https://linktr.ee/dktechrecruiter ---...

Back when I was a new Graduate, I wasn't very good at interacting with strangers I met at Job Interviews. I had potential but I didn't have strong Interviewing skills. By mistake, and out of frustration, I came across this way of improving my Interviewing skills and confidence. Check out today's episode to hear more! Subscribe! --- All social links: https://linktr.ee/dktechrecruiter --- Dean Kulaw...

Its not just about having the right skills and knowledge for the role - the Hiring Teams want to know you're going to stick around so they can get their ROI (exception: its a short term contract). One of the best ways to show this mutual fit is through showcasing how your short or long term career goals connect with this opportunity at their Organization. Check out this episode for more thoughts o...

Certifications, Courses, Designations, etc - does getting these things really help enhance your professional profile at least from a Job Search stand-point in terms of helping you stand out? I share 3 points to consider based on my observations and interactions with Hiring Managers and their feedback/thoughts about certifications. Subscribe for more! --- All social channels: https://linktr.ee/dkte...

In today's episode, I discuss a simple research step you can take on LinkedIn to identify *possible* high-turnover issues at an Organization you're interested in joining. High-turnover is when an Organization is essentially experiencing employees frequently leaving and them having to constantly hire/replace them. Do this so you can further investigate if that's the case! Subscribe for more! --- Fo...

When you start working out, you don't go to the gym and suddenly start lifting 200lbs. You start with your comfort zone. Maybe that's 2lb weights, 5lbs, 20lbs - whatever. You start somewhere and work yourself up to where you want to be. Its the same with Professional Networking, especially at in-person events. If you're shy, introverted or a bit anxious about interacting with other people - you ca...

On this week's Live Stream I discussed tips for how to leverage LinkedIn as part of your Job Search. I also talk about the mindset you need to have in relation to using LinkedIn. Its not an overnight thing - but its worth it if you're willing to put in the time and effort. If you want to tune in to future Live Stream LIVE, join me every Wednesday @ 11AM ET on YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter - all so...

Pre-Covid, the statistic was for every Job posting there were an average of 250 applications submitted. What's the current stat on that? I haven't found any recent studies on this but I would assume its probably somewhere around the same or higher. You have to go beyond just applying for jobs and waiting around for a response. In today's episode I share some quick ideas on other avenues you can us...

Every now and then you'll come across a Hiring Team which will pose you this question: Why should we hire you? Responding to this question is not about memorizing some "fancy" script you found on the internet talking about how your "adaptability coupled with your drive to succeed" (or some other generic description) makes you a fantastic candidate. No - we first need to examine the essence of this...

In today's episode I discuss whether Recruiters actually do have a say in the final "hiring" decision, if not having the power to actually make the hiring decision themselves. Subscribe for more! --- Follow on other social channels: https://linktr.ee/dktechrecruiter --- Dean Kulaweera

If you had asked me which is more important to talk about - individual or team contributions - a few years back, I would have said its all about what you did as an individual contributor at work. But a few years back I had an experience which changed my perspective on this. Check out today's episode to hear more. Subscribe for more! --- Follow on other social channels: https://linktr.ee/dktechrecr...

Should you focus primarily on your contributions as an individual when discussing your past work experience? Or should you put the focus on what you accomplished as part of a team, collectively? In today's episode I share a story of 2 perspectives I heard from 2 different Hiring Managers a few years back which influenced my opinion on this. Subscribe for more! --- Follow on all my social channels:...

I recently spoke at a virtual event hosted by NIPCA and BlackTECH where I shared tips/strategies for landing a job in the Tech industry, and while I covered so many different areas in the 1.5 hours of speaking, I wanted to share with you ONE key takeaway which emerged as a theme. Subscribe for more! --- Follow me on all my social channels: https://linktr.ee/dktechrecruiter --- Dean Kulaweera

Whenever I do an Interview preparation with a Candidate I am representing and its a phone interview, there are 2 things I always advise them to have in front of them during the call. Make sure you're doing this as well. Subscribe for more! --- All social channels here: https://linktr.ee/dktechrecruiter --- Dean Kulaweera

I recently attended my very first in-person event since the advent of the pandemic - and boy was I nervous and anxious! Yes, even Recruiters get nervous and anxious, folks. Interacting with others and meeting strangers is a muscle which needs to be exercised - and while I have been on countless Zoom/Video Calls and presented at various events virtually, I'm a bit rusty with in-person.  In tod...

If your interviewing skills as a Job Applicant are not up to par or could use some improvement - all is not lost. While you should continually work on these skills, in this episode I discuss why its not the end of the world if you're not good at being interviewed. Subscribe for more! --- Follow on all my social channels: https://linktr.ee/dktechrecruiter --- Dean Kulaweera

Feeling like you're worthless and have nothing to offer? All the setbacks you face in your Job Search can have you feeling that way. But I have a simple exercise on today's episode I want you to complete which will help you bounce back from that state of mind.  Subscribe for more! --- All my social channels here: https://linktr.ee/dktechrecruiter --- Dean Kulaweera

Its a common question most Interviewers may ask you if you're currently employed (or recently employed) and parting ways with your employer. Most Interviewers are NOT asking this to make you squirm in your seat. There's a very practical reason behind this question. Subscribe for more! --- Follow on my other Social channels: https://linktr.ee/dktechrecruiter --- Dean Kulaweera

Are "thank you" notes out of date and old school? Do they matter? Should you still be sending them out? I'm sharing my thoughts on this on today's episode. Subscribe for more! --- Follow on all my social channels: https://linktr.ee/dktechrecruiter --- Dean Kulaweera

This episode is a replay of my weekly Live Stream. I covered tips on how to do "professional networking" more effectively. "Your network is your net-worth" "Its not about what you know but WHO you know" There's all these little sayings about how important your network is but how do you approach it? That's what I'm discussing in today's episode. Subscribe for more! --- All my social links: https://...

On Friday I was invited as a speaker to do a talk about 3 key areas for students graduating from a Web Development bootcamp by Achev (yes that's how it spelled): How to market yourself Professional Networking How to engage with Recruiters Check out this segment for my brief summary of these areas. Subscribe for more! --- Follow on my other social channels: https://linktr.ee/dktechrecruiter --- Dea...

Before you even Job Search, you have to do this. Quick tip from my TikTok channel. Subscribe for more! --- Follow me on all my social channels: https://linktr.ee/dktechrecruiter --- Dean Kulaweera

From my TikTok channel - in this quick tip I talk about keeping your responses concise, direct and to-the-point. Subscribe for more! --- Follow me on TikTok and my other channels: https://linktr.ee/dktechrecruiter --- Dean Kulaweera

Hey - Happy International Women's Day!  In today's segment I discuss the fundamental challenge for everyone in their job search. Not addressing this fundamental will affect your ability to generate interviews for yourself. And its the best way to assess whether a piece of "job search advice" is good or bad. Subscribe for more! --- For more details about International Women's Day: https://www....

I posted this tip to my TikTok channel earlier this week. While there are many ways and tips and tricks people suggest in reducing that "interview anxiety", I wanted to share this one piece of advice which should help you, at least a bit. The reason you're feeling that anxiety at Job Interviews - aside from ofcourse feeling nervous about speaking to a complete stranger - is not because you lack co...