Notes

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. "

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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. "

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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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