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Job Search, Promotion, and Career Clarity: The Mid-Career GPS Podcast

116: Avoid Being Ghosted - Interview Preparation Series - Ep. 5

August 19, 2022 • John Neral • Season 2

0:00 | 15:54

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Have you ever been ghosted by a recruiter or potential employer? It’s one of the most frustrating things during the interview process.

You’ve worked hard preparing and put a lot of time and energy into your job application. You’ve interviewed, and then you hear NOTHING. What do you do?

While I can’t promise I’ll eliminate any chances you have about being ghosted, I have a proven method for helping you set ground rules for this conversation, so you never feel helpless and out of control.

In this episode, I’ll show you how to set expectations so you can minimize your chances of being ghosted and always remain in control of your job search and career.

Make sure to visit https://johnneral.com or click here to get John’s new 40-page guide, “26 Sentence Starters to Help You Answer Any Interview Question.”

Key Topics & Time Stamps:

· Introduction (0:00)

· Get John’s New Interview Preparation Guide (1:00)

· Why Do Job Seekers Get Ghosted? (2:38)

· One Tip to Avoid Being Ghosted (4:19)

· Why Worrying About Being Ghosted is a Waste of Time & Energy (10:34)

· Get Your Interview Prep Guide at johnneral.com (13:33)

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· Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral

· SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral

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