051 // What Every Recruiter Wishes for in a Candidate With Leah Brink

📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/051 Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible: PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2Pass Skillshare: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Skillshare Learn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show - https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Partners While school is a wonderful experience, your professional career after graduation is completely different. And it all starts with a job application, whether you are seeking an internship or full-time position. Today, you'll learn everything you need to stand out during the recruiting process from the expert picking and choosing the winning candidates herself. Leah Brink is a talent acquisition expert currently working for Daktronics. On today's episode, she elaborates on what she has learned over her 10+ years of experience in this role. She gives actionable and highly recommended tips on how to prepare and apply for a job, even if the process happens remotely. What You'll Learn: * Leah Brink's Work at Daktronics * Daktronics Founding Story * Two Types of Internship Programs Currently Available at Daktronics * How Getting Work Experience Early on Can Help Students After They Graduate * Why Employers Use Your Grades in School to Make a Hiring Decision * The Role Extracurricular Activities Play in Your Career * How an Internship Can Help You Figure Out if You've Chosen the Right Field for You * Why an Internship is a Competitive Advantage (From the Employer's Perspective) * Working Jobs Not Related to Your Field Can Still Get You Valuable Skills―And Contacts * How the Recruiting Processes Have Changed With the Pandemic * How You Can Better Prepare for a Remote Job Interview * Remote Employee Training: How Can You Prepare for It? * The Importance of Proactivity as an Intern and Employee * From Cover Letter to Crafting the Perfect Resume: Job Application Tips to Stand Out * What Recruiters Immediately Look for Once They Get Your Resume Music by Jack Winders Intro: Midwest Folks Outro: Southern Skies Website: https://www.jackwinders.com [https://www.jackwinders.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackWindersMusic Follow him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0msfukZWdVoUHIvpFvanTU?si=U5jKEdjfSTOetL12ispLcg Connect With Me Sign up to my weekly email newsletter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Newsletter My website & blog // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com [https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/] Instagram // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Instagram Twitter // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Twitter LinkedIn // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/LinkedIn Facebook // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/Facebook YouTube // https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/m --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engourfuture/message