Your client has a questionable work history. How can you help them navigate employer concerns effectively?

É importante definir muito bem o posicionamento do profissional, o que ele sabe e aquilo que não domina. Se investir de conhecimentos ou experiências que não temos, fatalmente será descoberto em algum momento. E mesmo que a pessoa seja contratada, depois ficará evidente sua falta de preparo ou experiência. A honestidade é sempre a melhor escolha.

Let's address your work history honestly. Take a look at any gaps or job changes and understand the reasons behind them. When explaining these to potential employers, focus on what you learned and how you've grown. Highlight any skills and experiences gained during these times, and emphasize your current stability and commitment to your career goals. Prepare for interviews by practicing a clear and positive narrative about your work history. Be candid but focus on the positives and how past experiences have made you a more resilient and capable professional. This honest approach builds credibility and shows employers that you are a trustworthy and dedicated candidate.

- Avalie honestamente o histórico de trabalho do cliente, destacando pontos fortes e áreas de melhoria - Ajude o cliente a contar sua história de forma clara e honesta, focando no aprendizado e crescimento - Destaque as habilidades e conquistas relevantes do cliente para compensar aspectos negativos do histórico - Prepare o cliente para lidar com perguntas difíceis de maneira confiante durante entrevistas - Incentive o cliente a buscar oportunidades de aprendizado contínuo para demonstrar comprometimento com o desenvolvimento profissional

Some ways to get started are: 1. With respect to every role, highlight the skills learnt and the achievements from that role. 2. While you highlight the skills and achievements, quantify them as far as possible. 3. Be ready with specific case studies to enhance the conversations between the client and the potential employer. 4. The client can consider to use the SOAR technique during the conversations. 5. Be alligned, calm and watch your gestures as you converse.

One thing that I have always felt has been helpful are: 1. Customize the resume basis the job, the individual is applying. 2. When you customize or tailor make the resume highlight the relevant skills and experiences that could get you closer to the shortlisting of the resume. 3. For anyone with more short-term roles, consider organizing by skill clusters so that focus of the employer is on the expertise he/she is bringing to the table. 4. Remember, patience and perseverance is the key!

Address the elephant in the room before it becomes a question. Own your story and clearly explain your circumstances. This approach helps stimulate empathy from your interviewer. Main advice: Practice mock interviews with a career coach to refine your narrative and receive insightful feedback.

Every CV and application should ideally be tailored to the role. If someone is concerned about how things might be perceived then you can look at the structure and design e.g. Functional CV's can be great to short role times. Rather than a more traditional chronological CV. Look at highlighting areas of knowledge and experience rather than just job-company-date, and speak to your experiences gained in roles.

I can help my client navigate employer concerns about their work history by focusing on their strengths and achievements. We'll craft a compelling narrative that explains gaps or frequent job changes positively, highlighting growth and skills gained. I'll coach them on addressing these topics confidently in interviews, emphasizing their commitment to stability and future contributions. Additionally, we can refine their resume to spotlight relevant experience and accomplishments, using a functional format if necessary.