A Former Google Executive Recruiter Answers My Most Popular Job-Search Questions (Ep 166)

The Job Hunting Podcast

Dec 26 2022 • 56 mins

Do you want to learn how to answer the infamous salary question? Have you wondered, "Can I apply multiple times for the same organization?" Do you need to explain a career gap? If so, this episode is for you! There's nothing like learning from the expert! Ginny Clarke has extensive experience recruiting senior leaders for Google and other sought-after employers. So, given we had her for a whole hour for this episode, I collated a range of questions from podcast listeners and clients and asked her those questions.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

  • 4:04 Ginny's Career
  • 19:35 Question 1: The salary question
  • 22:09 Question 2: Applying multiple times for the same organization
  • 26:32 Question 3: The internal candidate
  • 30:12 Question 4: Explaining a career gap
  • 37:23 Question 5: References
  • 41:42 Question 6: Social media presence
  • 47:16 Question 7: Career advancement - applying for a role above yours

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Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress.

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