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Week 5 Agenda

  • Group Reflection (10 minutes)
  • How Many Jobs (5 minutes)
  • Storytelling During the Interview (5 minutes)
  • The Lean Startup Book Summary (5 minutes)
  • Group Discussion (25 minutes)

Group Reflection

  • What was your biggest takeaway from last week's session?
  • Can you share a recent success or challenge you faced in your job search?
  • How have you applied what you've learned so far in your job search?
  • What are your current goals for this week?
  • How do you feel about your progress in the program so far?
  • What support or resources do you need to move forward?

How Many Jobs

####Purpose The video "How Many Jobs Should I Apply to When Looking for a New Position" delves into the ongoing debate between personalizing each job application and applying at scale. It emphasizes the importance of developing a consistent application process, such as applying to at least one job per day. While personalization is valuable, the video suggests that quantity also matters, and over-personalizing can be counterproductive. This approach ensures that job seekers maintain a steady flow of applications, increasing their chances of landing interviews and ultimately securing a position. This task is crucial as it helps students balance quality and quantity in their job search, aligning with the overall session's goal of effective job application strategies.

Questions

  • What are your thoughts on the balance between personalization and applying at scale?
  • How do you currently manage your job application process?
  • Have you found any strategies that help you maintain consistency in your job search?
  • What challenges do you face when trying to apply to jobs regularly?
  • How do you decide which jobs to apply to each day?
  • What changes will you make to your job application process based on the video's recommendations?

Storytelling During the Interview

Purpose

The video "Storytelling During the Interview" addresses the common challenge of providing short, label-like answers to interview questions. Through examples, it highlights how such responses can be insufficient and unengaging. To overcome this, the video introduces the STAR framework (Situation, Task, Action, Result), which helps candidates share more complete and compelling stories. By using this framework, interviewees can provide detailed and structured answers that effectively showcase their experiences and achievements. This task is important as it equips students with a powerful tool to enhance their interview performance, aligning with the session's goal of improving job application and interview strategies.

Questions

  • How can the STAR framework help you tell your story more effectively?
  • What are some common mistakes to avoid when using storytelling in interviews?
  • How can you ensure your stories are relevant to the job you're applying for?
  • What strategies can you use to make your stories more engaging and memorable?
  • How can storytelling help you highlight your strengths and achievements?

The Lean Startup Book Summary

Purpose

The video "Lean Startup Book Summary" introduces the core concepts of the Lean Startup methodology, which focuses on turning ideas into products, measuring customer responses, and deciding whether to pivot or persevere based on the feedback. This framework is particularly relevant to job seekers, as the job search process can be likened to running a startup. Each interview is seen as an opportunity to learn and gather market signals, helping applicants decide whether to adjust their approach or continue on their current path. By applying these principles, job seekers can continuously improve their strategies, making their job search more efficient and effective. This task is crucial as it encourages students to adopt a growth mindset and view each interview as a valuable learning experience, aligning with the session's goal of enhancing job application and interview techniques.

Questions

  • What are some ways to experiment with different approaches in your job search?
  • What lessons can you learn from failures or setbacks in your job search?
  • How can you iterate and improve your job search process based on feedback and results?

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