Life Is Work - Ep 62 - Hiring: ApplyingCo-hosts, Producers:Danielle Stenger Cameron Navarro, LMSW Mel’s Mindful Minute: 42:00Melanie Wilmoth Navarro, LMSW, RYT, TSTSY-FOwner, Lead Facilitator - Whole Moon Wellnesswholemoonwellness@gmail.com Contact Info:WebsiteEmailTwitter Instagram Music:Intro - King Must Die, by Picnic LightningMMM Transitions - Sur, by Picnic LightningOutro - Pa’lante, by Hurray for the Riff Raff ApplyingRESULT: To continue our hiring series by advising how to navigate the current application process, and some suggestions for hiring bodies to improve the process.DanecdoteProtein - Main Event - Topic d’jourApplyingSUCH A TEDIOUS UNFORGIVING PROCESSJob postings - sites, boards, word of mouth, groups, etcJob descriptionsApplication processFree labor - essays, letters, tailored resume, etcConflicting and ever changing recommendations1 vs 2 pg resumeEmail follow up or dont callKnowing someone or applying blindEtc etcHumanless experience“To whom it may concern”Hiring bodies/departmentsAutomated responsesSuggestions for how to navigate the processGet as clear as you can on what you wantWhat are yourDreamsNegotiablesDealbreakersQuick No’sTake some time to find out “where” these jobs areCertain sectors use certain placesLinkedinProfessional Job BoardsInternal HiresTake time to tailor letter and resume, etcWhat is the position asking forHow do YOU fit those requirements in your wayHow do you as a whole person add valueYou are valuable and worthy, job or notYou’re communicating the value you can add in this positionFollow-upRead the description and HR sites clearly - many state to not follow upIf no clear boundary, research appropriate personDepartment leadAdminFront desk2-weeks - Short phone call or emailMoving onYou will likely not hear back from most positionsThat means it wasn’t the right one, even if it “sounded” like the right oneHiring bodiesGet as clear as you can on what you wantWhat are yourDreamsNegotiablesDealbreakersQuick No’sHR requirementsEquity intentions - how is this position or the description encouraging a diverse body of applicantsTake some time to find out “where” these people areRecruiterLinkedInJob BoardsTake time to review submissionsRemind yourself what is the position asking forApplications are a snapshotThese are real peopleIf receiving a lot of submissions, how can you be clearer about the job requirements or your needs? How can you more clearly sift through applications?Decide this BEFORE postingFollow-upI know it’s tedious, but follow up with everyoneEmail template/mail mergeYou build trust as a place that cares about peopleMoving onIf you don’t find what you’re looking for, take it down, review, and post laterDon’t settle just to fill the position Mel’s Mindful Minute: 42:00Chair Yoga - 6 Movements of the SpineWe Are Always StudentsLinkedInDare to LeadRead Happiness at WorkJournalingSharing is Self-CaringSelf-careHave you ever had a positive hiring experience? What about it did you love? What can you replicate?Community-careHow can you improve your workplace hiring practices? How are those decisions made?Systems-careWho, if anyone, benefits, from the current inefficient hiring processes?Reach Out!lifeisworkpod.comFind questions submission linkInstagram @ lifeisworkpodKo-Fi Coffee info@palanteconsulting.com
