18 episodes
Almost Hired... with Jackie Ducci Jackie Ducci
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Hiring situations are tough to navigate, whether you're on the employer or the candidate side. Finding that perfect person, or convincing an employer that you are the right fit for the job, can be incredibly frustrating. But how much easier would it be if you knew exactly what the other side was thinking? Or if you could learn best practices from true experts, who live their lives in hiring every single day? Well, now you can! Meet Jackie Ducci, a talent acquisition pro who knows her stuff - and has a 90% success rate making long-term placements to prove it. In Almost Hired, Jackie will take you behind the scenes of how hiring really works - from the inside. She'll dive deep into all aspects of hiring (and getting hired) by sharing her own experiences, as well as interviewing hiring managers, business owners, and other working professionals about their perspectives. So, what are you waiting for? Candidates: let's ensure that the next job you have your heart set on will be yours. Employers: let's make your next big hire your most successful yet. Achieving your hiring goals starts NOW - with Almost Hired.
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018 - Listener Questions, Vol. 2 - Salary Negotiation, Counter-Offers, & Going Negative
018 - Listener Questions, Vol. 2 - Salary Negotiation, Counter-Offers, & Going Negative Jackie and Alexis answer questions from our listeners the following topics:Salary Negotiation - how to negotiate salary as an entry level candidate without much experience. Is it ever appropriate to do so? Is it worth the gamble?Counter-Offers - what to do if offered a position with a new employer, but then receiving a counter-offer from the current company trying to convince you to st...
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Be Your Best Self to Attract the Best Opportunities
017 - Be Your Best Self to Attract the Best Opportunities“Be the best version of yourself” is a phrase that’s thrown around a lot these days. It’s a concept that is embraced by many, but thought to be a little hokey by others. Whichever category you fall into, it’s important to know that there is actually a lot of merit behind this idea when it comes to getting hired, or advancing your career in general. People who know who they are and project it confidently are the ones wh...
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Public Sector Jobs - Could One Be the Right Move for You?
016 - Public Sector Jobs - Could One Be the Right Move for You?Have you ever seriously considered a career in the public sector? Most people haven’t (but probably should!) Sure, government work isn’t for everyone. But the truth is, public sector jobs have a reputation for offering unparalleled stability, excellent benefits, and more. Whether you’re just coming out of school and starting your career, or looking for a change at any point along your professional path, opp...
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Listener Questions, Vol. 1 - References, Attire, & Follow-Up
015 - Listener Questions, Vol. 1 - References, Attire, & Follow-UpJackie and Alexis answer questions from our listeners on the following topics:References - how to determine who to put on your reference list, what to do if you don't have much work experience, and what distinguishes a great reference from a mediocre (or bad!) one.Interview attire - how to know what's best to wear, particularly when interviewing with a more casual company or for a casual non-office position.Appropriate foll...
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Entry-Level Job Search Hacks
014 - Entry Level Job Search HacksEntering the “real world” is a stressful, overwhelming time for young adults and their parents. Most graduating seniors come out of school well-educated, but without any idea how to actually land a job, let alone the RIGHT job. While they lack basic job search skills, they also make mistakes at all stages of the hiring process that instantly disqualify them from consideration – without ever realizing it. But believe it or not, it’s actually ...
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You Want Me to Take a TEST?!? The Role of Personality Assessments in Hiring
013 - You Want Me to Take a TEST?!? The Role of Personality Assessments in HiringHave you ever been asked to take a personality test or behavioral assessment when you applied for a job? If not, chances are you will at some point in your career - and it’s a step in the hiring process that causes many candidates to really panic! While these "tests" can be intimidating, they’re actually there to support everyone involved (including you), and to help ensure that the best m...