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Communicating using a strong and active voice enhances your chances to connect better!

Career Advice, Interview Preparation / Shilpa Laharwal / Career Coaching, Communication Style, Confidence

Use strong and active voice in your communication emails, especially if you are trying to connect and build your network online. Using phrases like ‘I think’, ‘sorry’ ‘kind of’ or ‘maybe ‘ perceives you as less confident. Here are some phrase examples: ❌”I’m no expert but I think we maybe should do…” ✅”We definitely should […]

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Putting a number on your accomplishments as Fresher or in a Support Role!

Career Advice, Resume Writing / Shilpa Laharwal / Career Coaching, resume writing

I was recently asked ‘What if someone is early in their career and they had roles that were supportive in nature, how do you then mention the metrics or numbers on their resumes’ Achievement doesn’t necessarily mean that it should be tangible. It may also be intangible in the form of a reflection, thought or

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Are You Annoying Recruiters Away!

Cover Letter / Shilpa Laharwal / Career Coaching, job search strategy, resume writing

A client approached me that he simply is not getting a job and after coaxing a bit more I learnt that it is actually him who is shooing away recruiters unintentionally. So what annoys or displeases recruiters and scares them away: ❎ Applying more than once for the same job. ❎ Applying to jobs where

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SHARING LEARNINGS FROM MY ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY

Career Advice, Resume Writing / Shilpa Laharwal / Career Coaching, resume writing

After spending close to two decades with corporates as an HR practitioner, I decided to go independent and started Career Faktor last year on the 15 Aug, along with the Indian Independence Day. I was both excited and jittery just as any new entrepreneur would feel, and I would like to share some learnings and

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How to Leverage Job Portals for your Job Search!

Job Search Strategy / Shilpa Laharwal / Career Coaching, job portal, job search strategy

⭐Be selective and focused in your job search, giving you the right kind of confidence while talking to the recruiters and saving a lot of time and effort for both. ⭐Align your online presence to speak the same language, tailor them with the industry-specific keywords that recruiters search for. ⭐Start a blog, write articles, join

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