The 360 Podcast with Dean Kulaweera

Where are the job opportunities out there? How do you identify them? Do they even exist? Look - I know its tough right now, but yes, there are opportunities out there. As we speak folks, there are multi-million dollar transactions taking place is certain industries for certain companies who are going through mergers, acquisitions, expansions, IPOs - and they're not doing all that for the heck of i...

Feeling that stress and anxiety kicking in from Job Searching? Its a real thing and it happens to so many Job Seekers. I know because I've experienced this myself as a Job Seeker, and also because I hear about this from so many Job Seekers through all my social channels. You're applying for the jobs. You're submitting like 10,000 applications. You're getting ghosted. And time is just passing by. O...

When communicating your value to Recruiters, HR, and Hiring Teams - are you communicating your value in the most effective manner?  Ever been to an Interview, thought you did a great job explaining all your projects and accomplishments - and you can't believe they don't want to move ahead with you?  Even when you responded to all the questions they might have asked you?   The proble...

Have an interest in Business Analysis? I have special guest Emal Bariali joining me and in this recorded segment of the Live Stream I had with him as my guest, and we're talking how things have changed in the current environment after the onset of Covid-19, what Hiring Managers and Project Managers are looking for in BA's, and Emal's thoughts on the 2020 Scrum guide which was recently released. Em...

Networking with Recruiters during your Job Search but not having much success? You're sending out direct messages, emails, maybe even calling - but can't seem to get their attention?   I wrote an article earlier today about the 2 categories of individuals most Recruiters focus the majority of attention on (link below). If you're not meeting these 2 types, then the chances are, the Recruiter w...

If you've been struggling with how to network as a Job Seeker - it could be because you need to strengthen your understanding of this one fundamental concept: visibility.   Increased "visibility" will open up the gates to more networking opportunities for you.  This is something which remains unchanged in the current environment we're in all over the world.  Video conferencing techn...

How do you network in the current environment we're in? Is networking the same? What's changed? How do I do it so people actually WANT to help me? If you've been struggling with how to network while #JobSearching , check out this replay of today's Live Stream segment where I'll be sharing some tips to help you network more effectively as a Job Seeker.  Make sure you subscribe for more Job Sea...

We’ve all heard it before: fail to plan and you plan to fail. In today’s segment I’m speaking on the importance of having a Job Search battle plan you need to execute on DAILY. You need to treat the Job Search like it’s a job in and of itself - because it is!

Got a Phone Interview around the corner? I'm covering Phone Interview tips on today's segment - tune in and be prepared to take notes! The phone interview, often times considered the "pre-screen", is the conversation which determines whether further conversations will take place: so do not underestimate the importance of this call! In this segment I cover everything from the purpose of the Phone I...

In today's segment I'm sharing with you some of the top benefits to being represented by a GREAT #Recruiter at a Staffing Agency. Understanding these benefits will allow you to better identify whether the Agency you're working with is a value-add to YOU or just throwing Resumes to their Clients randomly.  Look, to keep it real folks, there are definitely Agencies out there that do not conduct...

Struggling with stress and anxiety when #JobSearching ? I'm going to be talking about a simple exercise you need to be doing to help alleviate those feelings and get you back in focus. Beneath that stress & anxiety is a feeling of lacking in control. You're facing: - Not getting responses when applying for jobs - Recruiters not getting back to you or ghosting you - Getting turned down after in...

#JobSeekers : Don't make these top/most common mistakes at your #JobInterviews ! Today I'm going over the most common "post-interview" complaints I've heard from Hiring Teams, as a #Recruiter working in the #Staffing industry, which led to candidates being rejected after the #interview .  These are simple things you can easily eradicate. I share the top 4 I've heard from Hiring Managers over...

#JobSeekers : How do you determine which Recruiters you should be prioritizing your time to work with? In today's segment I'm sharing some tips to help you figure that out and do your own "qualifying". Look - we all have a set/finite amount of time everyday dedicated to our #JobSearch , so you want to make the most of that time when conversing, communicating, introducing yourself to, and following...

Tips to keep #JobSearching through self-doubt, uncertainty and hopelessness - and you're not really feeling it. Feeling down and don't know how to pull yourself through the #JobSearch ? Its completely normal to feel that way at some point in your Job Search - but here's the deal: the bills keep coming, rents still due, food still needs to be put on the table, and you still need a job. So how do yo...

Things are not always going to progress the way you want in your Job Search and this can leave many #JobSeekers feeling stuck. So how do you get "unstuck"?  In this segment, I discuss 3 things you need to have handled in order to get out of a "mental rut" and keep moving through:   1) Cutting out the negative  2) Put the focus on taking action  3) The underlying cause of confus...

Interview Tip: How do you respond when they ask you about something you don't have knowledge/experience with?! Well you definitely don't want to misrepresent yourself and lie - that's a big NO! But if you leave it at "Sorry, I don't have knowledge/experience with XYZ..." - then you're leaving money on the table (so to speak). In today's episode I'm sharing an additional step you ALWAYS need to inc...

Why aren't Recruiters responding to your messages/emails of introduction? In today's segment I'm covering exactly what might be happening based on the many messages I've received from #JobSeekers during my time working in Recruitment. And no - that advice you're getting about "building rapport" and mentioning something you noticed on their profile is not going to be effective either. I'm just keep...

#JobSeekers - are you following-up during your #JobSearch ? In today's episode I'm speaking on WHY its a very important component to your Job Search and what it will help you accomplish. Follow-up is not just about asking "Do you have updates?" or "Will you be moving forward with me?". That's just one very small part of it. Its a powerful strategy when done well and too many Job Seekers look at it...

#JobSeekers : You asked for $100K - the Employer comes back with $95K at the "offer stage".  How do you get that $100K? On today's Live Stream I'm sharing tips on improving your chances of negotiating for what you want: The 2 assumptions you need to make prior to the negotiations The steps you need to take to get yourself closer to what you want Be ready to take notes! --- Want to tune in LIV...

Have a video pre-screen/interview with a #Recruiter ? I've got you covered - I'm sharing 8 tips to help you make a great impression. Don't underestimate the importance of this conversation - its the conversation which determines whether further conversations will take place! In today's segment I cover the follow areas to help you position yourself in creating a great impression: Understand the pur...

Volunteer Experience on your Resume: does it count? I got asked this question by someone on Quora recently: "Why do companies not pay much attention to your volunteer experience?".  This is a great question because everybody talks about how great it is to volunteer - but why is it that most of the time the volunteer experience doesn't really capture anyone's attention? I'm sharing my thoughts...

Job Seekers : On today's episode, I'm sharing LinkedIn profile tips to make your profile stand-out to Recruiters . I'm going to share my perspective as someone who has worked as a Recruiter and what I used to look for. Most of the time, its going to be Recruiters searching for you, folks.  But if your LinkedIn profile is not on point - it might get passed on or even worse, not even found. In...

Your LinkedIn "headline" is an important part of your LinkedIn profile - its basically the first thing people see when they see you in search results on LinkedIn. And even when visiting your profile, an enticing headline might mean the different between them leaving your page or continuing to scroll down. But it won't make any difference or capture any attention if your headline isn't done right.&...

Ever been messaged by a Recruiter , you respond, and then you don't hear back from them after that?  What's the point of that and what's their problem?  As someone who has worked in Recruitment , I'm going to break down why this might be happening to you. I was inspired to speak on this topic as one of my Clients has been experiencing this lately, and I'm sure some of you out there are a...

In this week's quick tip, I discuss 2 things all Job Seekers need to keep in mind in relation to ATS platforms: Why Job Seekers continue to experience frustration with "figuring out" ATS platforms and yet nothing has been done to improve these platforms for Job Seekers How you can really "beat" the ATS in your Job Search If you've been wondering why ATS platforms are not very "user-friendly" to Jo...