Coach Carrière et Consultante RH | Spécialiste en Outplacement, Mobilité Internationale et Gestion des Talents Multiculturels | Formation & Consulting RH 🇺🇸🇸🇮🇫🇷
"Supermarket. Milk. I was staring at the milk cartons, choosing which to buy, like it was a sacred choice. And then I started to think, what if I can no longer afford this milk? The price increased by 5%. A tear. Looking around, I wipe my cheek. I left without the milk - quickly. All of this because I have been sleeping poorly, worried that I won’t get a job. I am asking neighbors, friends, family… NO, I am begging! And each time the same questions: what are you looking for? And the answer is always the same: I’m a mechanical engineer, and I need to feed my family, pay the bills, otherwise we need to move. We don’t want to go back home over there (US). And the cycle repeats itself until I get sick." My heart went out to my client. Yes, the economy is tough, and the competition is fierce. It's a dog-eat-dog world. But I had little information about the type of engineer, what he had done, his strengths, and the tools he used. What I needed was a clear statement of who he is, what he does, and what problems he solves. Like this: Hi, I'm Alex, a Mechanical Engineer specializing in improving machinery efficiency, designing mechanical systems, and optimizing manufacturing processes. With skills in CAD design, thermodynamics, and project management, and experience in the automotive and aerospace industries, I deliver practical solutions. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, I excel in diverse environments. My adaptability, strengthened by frequent expat experiences, equips me to handle global engineering challenges. And guess what? He started getting visibility and calls. So do you relate? It may be time for a simple clear narrative. Save when you need it and share with those that really need it! Source of the story: my client. P.S. Remember your first pitch? Mine was basically: "Please hire me, I’ve got tuition to pay!" #networkbilingualjob #nonnativeenglishspeaker #mobility #internationalrecruitment #outplacement