Alysha Chin Career Coaching
2425 Bloor Street West M6S 4W4

Let’s talk about rejection. What hurts more than asking out a cutie only to be completely ghosted? Waiting to hear back from an employer, sitting on the edge of your seat only to eventually read the words we regret to inform you... Or worse...not hearing anything back at all. It is becoming more and more common for employers to ghost candidates. Even if you have made it past the interview phase! ... So, now we are facing rejection from so many places that our little hearts can’t keep up. If you have recently received any of these messages and you are tired of the employer rejection - DM me so we can set up a time to talk and figure out a strategy to get you the job you want! (Sorry I am not able to help with non-employer rejection). Also, feel free to drop your best rejection story in the comments.

So what do you say during an interview when the employer asks what motivates you? I used to do an exercise with new hires asking what factors motivated them and most people answered money and time off or some type of physical reward. We used these answer to create a bonus structure to motivate our teams. However, this is generally not the answer an employer is looking for, especially in an interview setting. The best response is one that aligns with your intrinsic motivati...on and the company culture. Scroll for some tips on how to put together an answer to this common interview question. Let me know if there are any interview questions that have stumped you!

Since today is #BellLetsTalk Day I figured it would be an important time to acknowledge how work search impacts our mental health. We derive a lot of our sense of self from our jobs and careers. Beginning with the journey to start a new job or making a career change causes our sense of self to fluctuate. We are forced to reflect and condense our accomplishments onto a single sheet of paper. Increase our vulnerability while we pitch ourselves to possible employers. We get ou...r hopes up with each application we send out. Then open ourselves up to rejection if it is decided that we are not the right fit. And with most things, finding a job is even more complex and has increased barriers during this pandemic. I want you to know that it is totally and completely valid to feel drained and exhausted if you have been struggling to find work, if you have been struggling in your current job, and if you are just tired of applying to new positions. If you feel hurt from being continuously rejected by companies or hurt from the sheer silence of sending out application after application and hearing nothing. These are all valid, real, and common feelings when looking for work. It is absolutely okay to take breaks from your work search, to seek out support for this complicated process and seek out support for your mental health.

Building connections and networking can be hard and awkward. One way to learn more about a company, person, or field is an informational interview. Sending the first message is always confusing. But if done right it can lead to a great connection and possible opportunities! The key is to personalize the message and set it up so the recipient knows when and how to reach you. ... Scroll for how to set up an informational interview email and an example. For more details on informational interviews click here http://alyshachin.com/how-to-land-an-informational-intervi/ or message me for career tips/setting up an appointment.