Elisagarn

CEO/Founder | Entreprementor | Experience Junkie | #1 Mom

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What's more important in a mentee/mentor relationship: Empathy or accountability?

There isn't a right answer, but I do have an educated opinion.

The difference lies in the role of a coach vs. a mentor. Coaches help you achieve objectives, and therefore…https://t.co/2nYszcN3WD

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Today's tip for making yourself recession-proof: Eat your vegetables.

I don't mean literal vegetables (though, it couldn't hurt to get more of them in your diet).

I'm talking about doing the things you KNOW you should do, but tend to put off because it…https://t.co/lqACQ30Fw3

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When you're job hunting, it's really super duper important to prepare yourself for a lot of rejection. I mean, a lot.

You'll get passively rejected when companies don't respond to your application.

You'll get directly rejected when the company decides t…https://t.co/3ujVcc08OE

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Often, people come together to initiate positive change that benefits all, even though you might not even know they're advocating on your behalf.

Today, Susan R. Madsen introduced a new coalition in Utah called, "A Bolder Way Forward", combining forces t…https://t.co/CsIqjBWoGi

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The spring testing window for SHRM certification is here! Best of luck to all those taking their exam - You've got this! 🙏 https://t.co/ovL2dAto3t

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If you passed your SHRM CP or SCP exam in the last 12 months, we want your help! https://t.co/OgUlB4Bb5d

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Cover letters, amiright?

Look, whether you're for or against, you can certainly make things easier by using AI to do some of the heavy lifting.

I asked ChatGPT to write a cover letter (see video below). Would I send the letter a…https://t.co/E7wcH8kVsc https://t.co/Z75SM5NN0O

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What's your best tip for negotiating a job offer?

I'll add mine in the comments below. 👇

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Heads up to my talent, recruiting and people leaders of Utah: Next Wednesday (May 24th), make your way to Lehi for this free event, hosted at the JobNimbus building.

I usually give a couple reasons why you want to attend the events I promote. Michael Ras…https://t.co/08rW9z8rsq

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How to address your strengths and weaknesses in an interview:

After giving the 3 - 5 minute overview of your background and experience, wrap it up by using language like this:

"I likely would not be the best fit for positions that require [area of weakn…https://t.co/jugYKngfTw

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Aside from soft skills like communication and emotional intelligence, there is one universal skill you need to develop during your career:

Project management.

Knowing how to run a successful project from start to finish will give you an advantage in an…https://t.co/NWW3I5Rrzv

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Here's an AMAZING question to ask during your next interview:

"What was the last change you made at your company based on feedback from your employees?"

It's kind of a mic drop question. You'll get insight into the culture and values of the organization…https://t.co/EdBmjl4oIe

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Unsure if your resume is a good match for the jobs you're applying to?

Here's another way I used AI recently to bolster the candidate experience: I asked ChatGPT to tell me what jobs I was most qualified for, based on the text in…https://t.co/isdgMJ5jGG https://t.co/F7uRriGetV

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You know those cookies you see on The Food Network that make your jaw drop and eyes bulge as you think, "THAT'S a cookie?!"

I learned all about royal icing sugar cookies during the covid years and occasionally get to share this talent with groups a few t…https://t.co/5yyc0ZBcD0

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I've never been happier to drive 3 hours. I was invited to be the opening keynote for the Bridgerland SHRM conference this morning, sharing the framework we use at LevelNext to design and implement mentorship programs in the workplace.

Thank you to Cory…https://t.co/xJ8bi4eSoJ

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Did you know you can use AI to help you tailor your resume for a specific job?

Step 1 - Using your AI tool of choice (I tried this with ChatGPT, Canva is another good option), type this prompt:

"Rewrite my resume and tailor it to the job description bel…https://t.co/MdqwHrq6yO

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If you're searching for a job right now, here's some advice about how to work with recruiters:

The title, "recruiter" does not mean the same thing for all. The role they play in your candidate process is important, because they can either serve as a gate…https://t.co/30G1iHU31E

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Let's talk about career pivoting - Changing professions mid to late career.

There's many motivations why people do it; perhaps your profession is becoming obsolete, or you're burned out and want to explore a new way to earn a living.

For some, it's as s…https://t.co/PuXvRtEz5W

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Way back Wednesday: This was 6 years ago with my rock-solid colleagues at PrincePerelson and Associates.

I can look at the faces here and am truly blown away at the success that stemmed from the experience and wisdom we gained during this time - not to…https://t.co/c7eh6U6yOo

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Being a mentor can be rewarding, and often it teaches you more about yourself than you expect.

But how do you know what to look for in a mentee? Should you say yes to anyone that asks?

Here are a few things to look for when choosing to invest time with…https://t.co/L5AmoU5z3T