Podcast Episode Details

Qualified Isn't Enough: How to Stand Out in Your Job Search with Career Transition Coach Gina Riley | #212

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Season 1 Episode 212

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Are you applying to dozens of jobs but not hearing back, even though you're highly qualified? You're not alone.

In this episode of the Second Act Success® Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with career transition coach Gina Riley, author of Qualified Isn’t Enough and founder of Gina Riley Consulting, to uncover what CEOs, hiring managers, and recruiters really look for when evaluating candidates.

Gina shares her Career Velocity Framework, a nine-step proven process to help you get noticed, land interviews, and secure your next role. Whether you’ve been recently laid off, want to level up to an executive position, or are considering a career pivot, this episode is packed with actionable advice on personal branding, LinkedIn strategy, networking tips, and interview prep.

If you’ve ever wondered why your resume isn’t getting callbacks or how to stand out in today’s competitive job market, this conversation is your ultimate job search guide.

Key Takeaways:

• Why being qualified isn’t enough in today’s job market
• How to create a unique value proposition (UVP) that gets you noticed
• Gina’s Career Velocity Framework for accelerating your job search
• The LinkedIn strategies hiring managers actually pay attention to
• Why your resume, LinkedIn, and personal brand must all align
• How to network effectively and ask for referrals the right way
• Insider tips from the boardroom and executive searches that could change your career strategy

Connect with Gina Riley:

https://ginarileyconsulting.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginariley/

Book - https://a.co/d/4yiHrCx

Listen to Gina's first appearance on the Second Act Success Career Podcast Episode #37 - https://secondactsuccess.co/2022/11/08/lets-talk-career-transition-with-gina-riley-37/

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