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You don't get the job not because you are not qualified but rather people do not believe your story
The key is landing the 2nd conversation with the other party
Questions
Why do I want to work for X company ?
What am I excited about now
What am I going to do next with my career
What am I trying to achieve today.
No: your life story
Yes: Hi, nice to meet you. I am in X industry for Y years, I have amazing returns and I want to go into Z. I was working in X and then went to Y, but my real passion is Z and I think I would be a great candidate for your program/job.
No one care about your resume
explain how your experience relates to the job
Talk about
Relevant experience
Transferable skills (quick-learner, agile, calm under pressure, juggling roles and tasks)
You are excited and passionate about X ,and you see the wave of the future going into that direction, and you want to be part of that change, working with companies who that are taking business in X direction.
Your experience: I spent alot of time in X, but I am noticing a trend or pattern in Y and that's why I am the right person to help take your business to next level.
Its not what recent that matters, it's what relevant
It's not about the skills; the truth is you do not get hired is because people don't believe in your story or your destination. There is a doubt in your story. Until you convince yourself, no one is going to believe what you are selling.
You need more than one pitch
What is the turnaround at your studios on an average day. For example, for preparing a pitch deck, styleframes (how many do you expect)