Notes

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. "

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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. "

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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. "

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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. "

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The References

This is Carbon. Carbon listed her references. One of them is a houseplant. She listed it as her former manager. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to build relationships that actually go to bat for you in "Take the Wheel. "

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The Application

This is Carbon. Carbon applied to 14 jobs this morning. All senior roles. She did not read a single job description. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to find the right opportunity, not just any opportunity in "Take the Wheel. "

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The Outfit

This is Carbon. Carbon is picking her outfit for the interviews next week. She has narrowed it down to her black coat or her black coat. She went with the black coat. She has been sitting in front of the mirror for forty minutes. She looks the same either way…

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The Mock Interview

This is Carbon. Carbon did a mock interview to prepare. I asked the questions. She looked out the window for the first three, knocked my notes off the desk, and then delivered a four-minute monologue about treat procurement strategy. She wants a second opinion on how it went. Don't be…

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The Two Screens

This is Carbon. Carbon has two interviews next week. The first one is a 20-minute screening call with HR. She has blocked the entire day for recovery afterward. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to prepare for high-stakes moments in a way that actually builds confidence in "Take the Wheel. "

Time to read: 1 min

The Processing

This is Carbon. Carbon is processing the rejection. Day one: denial. Day two: napping with intent. Day three: sitting in a box she found in the garage and staring at the wall. Her therapist is unavailable. Her therapist is me. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to bounce back without making everyone…

Time to read: 1 min