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Qualified Isn't Enough: How to Stand Out in Your Job Search with Career Transition Coach Gina Riley | #212
15 Sep 2025
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 marketHow to create a unique value proposition (UVP) that gets you noticedGina’s Career Velocity Framework for accelerating your job searchThe LinkedIn strategies hiring managers actually pay attention toWhy your resume, LinkedIn, and personal brand must all alignHow to network effectively and ask for referrals the right wayInsider tips from the boardroom and executive searches that could change your career strategyConnect with Gina Riley:https://ginarileyconsulting.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginariley/Book - https://a.co/d/4yiHrCxListen 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/-----------Tell us what you think and what you want to hear on the podcast! You are listening to the Top 2% globally ranked podcast Second Act Success!CONTACT Shannon and share your feedback about what you'd like to hear on the podcast! https://secondactsuccess.co/contact Book a FREE Strategy Call with host and business coach Shannon Russell - https://www.calendly.com/second-act-success/coaching-strategyWork with Shannonhttps://secondactsuccess.co/coaching FREE Resourceshttps://secondactsuccess.co/resources READ Shannon's Book - Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life https://startyoursecondact.com. LISTEN to the How To Quit Your Job and Start A Business Podcast! https://secondactsuccess.co/listenLET’S CONNECT!Instagram - https://instagram.com/secondactsuccessLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonrussellcoach *Want to be a guest on Second Act Success Podcast? Send Shannon Russell a message on PodMatch,...
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