600: The art of likability in hiring (and beyond!) w/ Peri Ginsberg
On this episode of The Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast, we explore how job seekers (and entrepreneurs looking to stand out in a sea of proposals!) can succeed in a highly competitive marketplace. Our guest, Peri Ginsberg, CEO and founder of Workforce Ready Now, shares her insights on how to stand out from the crowd while applying for jobs and in interviews. You'll also hear how employers can ensure the success of entry-level talent by implementing mentorship programs to build confidence and support risk-taking.
This episode is filled with tips and strategies for job seekers, including using multiple pathways to connect with individuals at the company, sending customized videos with job applications, and researching the company to demonstrate interest and attention to detail in cover letters. Additionally, we explore the importance of interview preparation, likability, and relatability. Tune in to learn how to leverage communication tools and coaching to effectively succeed in your job search.
ABOUT PERI
Workforce Ready Now is the brainchild of Peri Ginsberg. Peri brings 10+ years full-desk recruitment experience for start-up, private, PE/VC, and publicly traded organizations. Prior to her recruitment career, Peri gained noteworthy corporate experience as a Mergers and Acquisitions Systems Specialist with Andersen Consulting, Director of IT and Portfolio Manager with Office Depot, and brings previous entrepreneurial experience building and operating a chain of high-end children's salons. Peri obtained her Bachelors and Masters from Cornell University.
Throughout her career, Peri noticed that students, upon graduating from college, were overwhelmingly underprepared to navigate their way into the workforce. Peri married her extensive corporate America and hiring expertise with her passion for working with young adults, to build a modern methodology to provide workforce readiness coaching. Thus the birth of Workforce Ready Now.
Peri lives in Boca Raton, FL with her husband and is the proud mother of two children; one currently attending Northeastern University and one at Florida State University.
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