Notes
Quick thoughts, ideas, and reflections.
The Onboarding
This is Carbon. Carbon was sent 14 onboarding documents. She opened two. She skimmed one. She considers herself fully onboarded. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to set yourself up for success from day one in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min
The First Day
This is Carbon. Carbon started her new job today. She was 20 minutes late. She blamed traffic. She works from home. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to make the right first impression in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min
The Offer
This is Carbon. Carbon got a job offer. She asked for a week to decide. She decided in four minutes. She took the week anyway. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to make decisions with clarity and confidence in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min
The Weakness
This is Carbon. Carbon was asked about her biggest weakness. She said perfectionism. Then she knocked the interviewer's coffee off the desk. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to answer the hard questions with honesty and self-awareness in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min
The Panel
This is Carbon. Carbon walked into a panel interview with five people. She looked around, picked the most comfortable chair, and sat down. Nobody said anything. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to walk into any room with presence that actually earns respect in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min
The LinkedIn
This is Carbon. Carbon set her LinkedIn to Open to Work. She then waited. She is still waiting. She finds the process beneath her. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to go after what you want instead of waiting for it to find you in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min
The Ghosting
This is Carbon. Carbon got ghosted by a recruiter. She is fine. She has mentioned it seven times today. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to handle rejection without letting it stall your momentum in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min
The Follow Up
This is Carbon. Carbon followed up on her application. Three times. In the same day. She called it persistence. They called it something else. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to follow up in a way that opens doors instead of closing them in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min
The Assessment
This is Carbon. Carbon was sent a take-home assignment. She submitted a blank document with her name on it. She called it a statement of intent. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to show your value before you get the job in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min
The Salary
This is Carbon. Carbon was asked her salary range. She said she doesn't discuss money until the third interview. This was the third interview. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to have the compensation conversation with confidence in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min