A great hire happens when Career & Hiring objectives are in alignment.
Now more than ever, people want to feel whole in their careers and personal development has taken the lead in the decision-making process. Today we are going to look at hiring from the Interviewee’s perspective.
Today’s Quote:
"The things that bring you the greatest joy are in alignment with your purpose" - Jack Canfield
Show Guest: 
As a Success Mentor, Shannon Johnson's passion for people has been the common denominator of her success throughout her 25 year career in corporate America. Today she is founder of her company, Stand Out and Get Hired, inc...taking one of her most successful achievements in launching best-in-class products to market, to now, launching the most exciting product of all...our future leaders.
Shannon worked for leading Fortune 500 companies in the retail, staffing, and pharmaceutical industries. Holding positions in marketing, management and sales, she has always been attracted to innovation and addicted to influencing others to think differently and get better every day.  
Her mission is to inspire ambitious, driven, college students to take action in preparing to embark on their careers where they will thrive. She knows that Everything is possible when you believe in YOU FIRST & take action!
Episode highlights:
How to hire & get hired in the right role
The 3 pillars to “Stand Out & Get Hired”
Mindset
Getting your game plan together to successfully get hired
Settling for a “job”
How do you get the interview first?
Preparation
Not performing at 100% in an interview kills your confidence
Interviewing burns people out, then you lose momentum
Emphasis on the Resume- important but not
The resume is really a screening tool for the company!

Why is this important
Being sold on the Mission!
Bring your value and strengths to life
Mastering the skill of interviewing
Prepare for what will happen
Practice- mock interviews
Put your “Game face” on
How does a person/company stand out to make the right decision
Know your values
Your Why
Target what you Desire
Take Action
Shannon’s plan
Building your Brand
Expert in You… values, vision, strength building  
Strength dashboard- strength finder assessment

Grow your quality network
Linkedin network, utilizing, leveraging and maximizing relationships that already exist

Sharpen your Interview Skills
Skills to beat your competition
Fundamentals:  approach the opportunity, preparation (dress, execution)
Interviewing is a behavioral test. (highlight stories around 10 different behaviors)
Practice, follow up (stand out and be memorable)
Be relentless with follow up!


Rick’s Input
Identify target companies (no spray and pray)
Utilize Linkedin, Separate yourself from the pack (rise above)
Be pleasantly persistent & ask for the Interview
Key Take Aways
Align with your purpose
Take action to beat your competition
Self Awareness, Grow your Quality Network, Sharpen your Interview Skills