The 360 Podcast with Dean Kulaweera

Job Seekers: applying to job opportunities online and not getting much in terms of responses? Or no responses AT ALL? In this special segment, I'm sharing my 3-step process for increasing responses from Hiring Teams. If all you're doing is applying to job postings and waiting on a response - you're depending on luck and chance, which is not a strategy. There are on average 250 applications submitt...

7 Ways to stand-out when applying to jobs online! Not getting responses when you're applying to Jobs Online? You're not alone. Last month I did a poll on LinkedIn where 429 Job Seekers voted, and 326 (that's 76%) voted "No responses when I apply" as their #1 challenge. If that's you, in this session I shared tips on taking proactive steps in overcoming this challenge. Apologies for the technical i...

Can you really “beat the ATS”?   I hear Job Seekers and Coaches talk about how to apparently "best the ATS" all the time.   In this quick segment, I share my thoughts on whether that phrase really makes any sense, as someone who has worked in Recruitment and has used ATS platforms on a daily basis.   I'm going to keep it real and let you know what happens when you submit your Resume...

How do you stay motivated when your #JobSearch isn't going exactly the way you want? In this session, I'm sharing my tips and advice on how to stay positive, refuel yourself with some daily motivation, and keep pushing through to get yourself up and running for the win. Hit Subscribe to get more content geared to help you out in your Job Search. For info on my new course which will be released on...

I wanted to expand on why it’s so important to get yourself in front of the hiring team as quick as possible when provided with a couple of dates/times for interviews. If the hiring need is an urgent one, its possible the Hiring Team will be moving fast - see what I mean in this quick tip for today. Understanding this, is key in a highly competitive market.   Make sure you Subscribe for regul...

Interested in building a career within the AML (Anti Money Laundering) domain? Special guest Sanjay Duggal (Risk & Compliance Consultant) is joining me for this segment to share his thoughts about this space and how to build a career in AML. Sanjay is a Risk and Compliance Consultant with niche expertise in the Anti Money Laundering domain for over 5 years having worked on projects with s...

JobSeekers : How do you GET and KEEP a Recruiter's attention on a Pre-Screening Phone call? You only have anywhere from between a few minutes to around 20 minutes on a pre-screening to communicate value and relevance to a #Recruiter . This mostly depends on how you handle those initial few minutes of the call - and this often determines whether you get moved forward to the next step. In this sessi...

I discuss my Top Strategies for coming out on top at your #JobInterviews and REALLY impressing the #HiringTeam - #Interviews aren't just about you talking about yourself.  You need a strategy, folks. I'm sharing my top strategies on nailing your #interviews .  --- Subscribe to my weekly Job Search Tips Newsletter: www.dkglobaltalent.com/newsletter --- Download FREE resources for Job Seek...

In this quick segment, I talk about the 2 things you need to accomplish when speaking with Recruiters in order to get AND keep their attention - and increase your chances of getting presented to the Hiring Team for the job opportunity you’re interested in.   Don’t forget to Subscribe for regular Job Search related content 👍   Follow me on all my social media channels:   www.dkgloba...

What are #Recruiters looking for when searching for #Resumes or #LinkedIn profiles? As someone who has worked in the Staffing Industry as a #Recruiter , I'm sharing 4 of the major things you need to keep in mind to increase your chances of getting the attention of Recruiters. I also had some Live callers call in with their LIVE questions and also I responded to questions from the comments during t...

Joining me in this segment of #TechTalks is Rakesh Desaigoudar - Founder, Digital HouseFly Inc. Rakesh will be speaking about "digital transformations", what he's noticing in the Market, and also speaking about "gig work" or the "gig economy" and why these are opportunities Tech workers should consider. He also shares more info about his platform for Gig workers. Watch video version on YouTube cha...

Follow-up during your #JobSearch is not just a one time task you perform.  It’s a strategy to be carried out over a period of time.   In this quick segment I discuss 3 aspects to follow-up so you can implement the right strategy.   Download my FREE Job Search resources at www.dkglobaltalent.com   Follow me/subscribe on all my Social channels: www.dkglobaltalent.com/connect Dean

I'm discussing the 7 Rules of Salary Negotiations in this segment - these are based on my personal experiences and negotiations I have personally been involved in as a Recruiter working in the Staffing Industry, negotiating on behalf of candidates I represented. Make sure you take note of these and apply them to your Salary Negotiation conversations: Rule 1: Know when to present a range vs a speci...

Happy New Years y'all! Hey - I'm hoping you have a fantastic 2021 and appreciate your following my Podcast and I'm looking forward to putting out more great content to help you out in 2021! This week's quick tip: never lose sight of the REAL fundamental in regards to WHY companies hire. The Job Interview isn't about each and every detail about your work experience. What you need to aim for is some...

With New Years around the corner, in this week's Live Stream I covered 8 Tips to help you get started on the right foot in your Job Search for 2021! I discuss: The New Environment What to take WITH you into 2021 The ONE thing which never changes Interview skills - what you need to REALLY focus on Resume + LinkedIn tip How to network Networking with Recruiters at Staffing Agencies Where the job opp...

Got "finding a new job" down as one of your New Years Resolutions for 2021? In this week's Quick Tip, I'm covering 4 tips to get you to a good start for 2021 in your Job Search: 1) Mindset 2) The ONE thing about the Job Search which never changes 3) Neglected your Professional Network? Here's how to get back in front of them 4) Resume and LinkedIn advice --- Download my FREE resources at www.dkglo...

Ever been told "We really like you, you're great, but we just feel you're overqualified for the role."? Why interview you in the first place then? Why would an organization reject you for having more than enough knowledge and experience for the position you're interested in? Well the fact is - that is not the actual issue. The REAL, underlying reason why Organizations say you're "overqualified" is...

Simple tip to help you prepare for and anticipate the Interviewer's perspective and the questions they might potentially ask. How far would that go in helping you prepare for the conversation? Many Job Seekers lose out on the ability to anticipate and predict simply due to not confirming ONE piece of information when they're confirming themselves for an Interview date/time slot. Implement this tip...

Joining me in today's TechTalks segment is Edward Johnson - Mentor, Technologist, AI + Blockchain Enthusiast. Edward shared some fantastic insights and advice to those who wish to build a career in AI. We discussed: - Career options within AI - its not just for technical people and developers - Why you always need to "build something" - Comparison between street photography and AI - Issues in ethi...

In today's episode, I'm covering the topic most Job Seekers are frustrated about: Suddenly getting "ghosted" by Recruiters. First I'll be covering WHY this happens in the first place and will be sharing my observations on this phenomenon having worked in the Staffing Industry - NOT to justify this behaviour, but so you are a well-informed Job Seeker about what's really happening behind the scenes....

You'll probably find it a challenges to scroll through your LinkedIn feed and not see a post about someone in your network completing a Certification - you're probably ding this yourself, which is great! But how do you go and step beyond that and REALLY get the attention of hiring teams and also add value to your network of connections so they see you as someone very valuable? Sure, its great to t...

My guest is Andrew Berry who is a Data Scientist and Hosts his own Podcast "The Pandemic Job Hunt". We discuss AI, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, and the EdTech Industry - Andrew covers these areas in detail and covers trends, skill shortages, and much more! For more information about Andrew's Podcast, visit www.pandemicjobhunt.com --- Dean Get my FREE sample script on how to run Recruiters thro...

What's up folks? On today's segment I'm sharing 3 tips in regards to conducting your Job Search during the forthcoming Holiday Season. Yes, you should spend time with family and loved. Yes, if you're celebrating Christmas, celebrate. No - you should not completely pump the brakes on your Job Search. Of today's 3 tips, 2 of them are UNIQUE to this time of the year - and I want you to take advantage...

NOTE: Celia does a screen-share demonstration for a portion of this #TechTalk - so you might want to watch this on YouTube if you're interested (link below). In this segment of #TechTalks, my guest is Celia Alves who is a Microsoft MVP, Certified Excel Expert, and Solutions Developer - and the founder of the MS Excel Toronto Meetup Group which has 1,400+ members! In our discussion, Celia covers wh...

As a Job Seeker, you will in most cases come across Recruiters who recruit in your industry/space - but how do you effectively network with them? In this segment, I'm discussing 5 tips to help you network more effectively with Recruiters, not just while you're job searching, but throughout your career. I discuss: Understand why not all Recruiters may not be getting back to you Which Recruiters sho...