Episode 44

You Should Listen to this Episode if…

👉 You're preparing for a hiring manager interview and want insider tips on how to ace it.

👉 You're curious about how companies determine pay ranges and compensation.

👉 You have military experience and want to know how to leverage it in the civilian job market.

👉 You're interested in understanding the behind-the-scenes decision-making process of hiring managers.

👉 You love a good mix of career advice and personal anecdotes, complete with adorable pup cameos!

In Today’s Episode

In this episode, Lavender hosts a live stream focused on career advice, specifically preparing for Hiring Manager Interviews. She discusses the complexities of the hiring process, offering insights into what hiring managers look for and how candidates can better align themselves with job requirements. Lavender explains the typical interview process, including the roles of recruiters and hiring managers, and the importance of customizing resumes to meet job descriptions. She also delves into the concept of "headache factor," which assesses how a candidate might impact a manager's workload.

Lavender provides a detailed explanation of pay ranges, how they relate to job requirements, and how candidates can position themselves to negotiate better salaries. She emphasizes the importance of understanding company values and aligning personal values with them. Additionally, she touches on the challenges faced by military veterans transitioning to civilian jobs and offers advice on how they can quantify and present their experience effectively.

Throughout the episode, Lavender engages with her audience, answering questions and providing personalized advice. She also shares personal anecdotes and encourages listeners to be kind to themselves during the job search process.

The episode is valuable for anyone looking to improve their interview skills, understand the hiring process better, and learn how to effectively present their qualifications and experience.

Episode Timestamps & Topics

6:54 🎯 Interviewing SECRETS from a Recruiter:
The Hiring Manager Interview MASTERCLASS (Part 2) with Salary Negotiation TIPS!
💡Looking for Part 1? Check out Episode #43:

Episode 43

47:29 🎯Lavender's Best Practice when applying to a job: make sure you meet 50 %+ of the Requirements (and here's why)

48:39 🎯 Some Secrets of Pay Determination, including Pay Ranges and Plotting where you are (aka how it's determined)

1:03:18 ❓ "What's the benefit for companies to have a pay range instead of a single flat rate?"

1:05:50 ❓ "Would the military [experience] or DEI qualify you for the 6/4?" (being "overqualified" for a role, pay-wise, or entitle you to more pay?

Episode Deets