Get hired faster by prioritizing employer connection

By Nick Kossovan Brené Brown American professor, author and podcast host, once said, “Empathy fuels connection.” Empathizing with someone, especially with their concerns, is how you build strong relationships. Interacting empathically with employers is a competitive advantage since few job seekers do so. All hiring managers have concerns. The times you weren’t hired were likely because of a concern(s) your interviewer had that wasn’t addressed during the interview.  Employers don’t care about your “whys” (concerns); they care about their “whys.” As a job seeker, focusing on an employer’s whys will help you establish a connection with the employer and differentiate you from your competition, who, for the most part, are focused on their whys. There are three hiring facts job seekers would be wise to keep top of mind: & & & & & •& & & & Employers don’t hire opinions (of yourself). & & & & & •& & & & Employers no longer consider a candidate’s potential.(Employers aren’t in the business of growing careers.) & & & & & •& & & & Employers don’t hire employees; they hire solutions.& Therefore, don’t waste precious resume/LinkedIn profile real estate or interview time offering opinions about yourself, trying to...