Claire Wasserman

Number one, that your learning curve will be minimal because nobody wants to take a chance on somebody they can hire an easy fit, right? So we've got to show them that the learning curve is minimal. And I'm going to walk you through how to do that in just a minute. The second thing that we want to demonstrate to them is that you being a non-traditional candidate is actually an asset.

So instead of it being a thing that we hide, I want to figure out, after we've established that the learning curve is minimal, that you bring something extra by being an outsider. Before I dive into all that, am I on the same page with you of where you want to focus today? Yes, that sounds wonderful. Okay, great.

So instead of it being a thing that we hide, I want to figure out, after we've established that the learning curve is minimal, that you bring something extra by being an outsider. Before I dive into all that, am I on the same page with you of where you want to focus today? Yes, that sounds wonderful. Okay, great.

So instead of it being a thing that we hide, I want to figure out, after we've established that the learning curve is minimal, that you bring something extra by being an outsider. Before I dive into all that, am I on the same page with you of where you want to focus today? Yes, that sounds wonderful. Okay, great.

So you mentioned a few things already in feedback that you've received, and I'm glad that you've gotten, you know, not just rejected in the first round. The reason I'm glad that you've gotten a few rounds in is because you've now established relationships with these hiring managers and whoever else you've met. We have no idea where they're going to go next.

So you mentioned a few things already in feedback that you've received, and I'm glad that you've gotten, you know, not just rejected in the first round. The reason I'm glad that you've gotten a few rounds in is because you've now established relationships with these hiring managers and whoever else you've met. We have no idea where they're going to go next.

So you mentioned a few things already in feedback that you've received, and I'm glad that you've gotten, you know, not just rejected in the first round. The reason I'm glad that you've gotten a few rounds in is because you've now established relationships with these hiring managers and whoever else you've met. We have no idea where they're going to go next.

And also if another position may open up later down the road. So for you and anyone watching and listening who is in a process of, yes, I've had a few rounds of interviews, but I'm not landing the job, don't feel like it's all a waste, okay? It's broadening your network. And listen, I've never gotten a job through a cold application.

And also if another position may open up later down the road. So for you and anyone watching and listening who is in a process of, yes, I've had a few rounds of interviews, but I'm not landing the job, don't feel like it's all a waste, okay? It's broadening your network. And listen, I've never gotten a job through a cold application.

And also if another position may open up later down the road. So for you and anyone watching and listening who is in a process of, yes, I've had a few rounds of interviews, but I'm not landing the job, don't feel like it's all a waste, okay? It's broadening your network. And listen, I've never gotten a job through a cold application.

It's always come through my network and through my relationships. So you are doing that and you're doing it successfully. But how do we take that next leap past the oh, okay, you sort of have comparable but not totally right experience. Let's break it down into as many different areas in which we can nail either the gap you have or the story we're going to tell around the gap.

It's always come through my network and through my relationships. So you are doing that and you're doing it successfully. But how do we take that next leap past the oh, okay, you sort of have comparable but not totally right experience. Let's break it down into as many different areas in which we can nail either the gap you have or the story we're going to tell around the gap.

It's always come through my network and through my relationships. So you are doing that and you're doing it successfully. But how do we take that next leap past the oh, okay, you sort of have comparable but not totally right experience. Let's break it down into as many different areas in which we can nail either the gap you have or the story we're going to tell around the gap.

We've got skills, we've got experience, we've got network. What else could we be missing? Just throw out as many as you can. And by the way, it doesn't have to be what you're missing. It's just the things that they're looking for that they don't want to have to train you on. I mean, it's basically credibility, right? So again, we've got skills, we've got experience, we've got your network, right?

We've got skills, we've got experience, we've got network. What else could we be missing? Just throw out as many as you can. And by the way, it doesn't have to be what you're missing. It's just the things that they're looking for that they don't want to have to train you on. I mean, it's basically credibility, right? So again, we've got skills, we've got experience, we've got your network, right?

We've got skills, we've got experience, we've got network. What else could we be missing? Just throw out as many as you can. And by the way, it doesn't have to be what you're missing. It's just the things that they're looking for that they don't want to have to train you on. I mean, it's basically credibility, right? So again, we've got skills, we've got experience, we've got your network, right?

Relationships are important. Schooling maybe. I mean, is there anything else you can think of?

Relationships are important. Schooling maybe. I mean, is there anything else you can think of?

Relationships are important. Schooling maybe. I mean, is there anything else you can think of?

Okay. Well, we're going to obviously put that front and center. I'm so sorry to hear that that is your story, but I'm also so happy that you can leverage it for growth. Yay. Seriously. Yes. My dad would be happy.