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List of Foundational Videos

Job Search

1

Overview of the Job Search Foundational Videos Playlist

2

Mental Preparation Before the Job Search

3

Review Your Online Presence Before the Job Search

4

Budget Before the Job Search

5

Thinking About Jobs & Job Fit

6

The "Dream Job" Myth & Casting a Wide Net

7

Overview of the Strategic Job Search Plan

8

Strategic Job Search Plan Section 1 - START DATE

9

Strategic Job Search Plan Section 2 - TIME COMMITMENT

10

Strategic Job Seach Plan Section 3 - LOCATIONS

11

Strategic Job Search Plan Section 4 - INDUSTRIES

12

Strategic Job Search Plan Section 5 - COMPANIES

13

Overview of Job Hierarchy & Titles

14

Strategic Job Search Plan Section 6 - JOBS

15

Exceptions to the Strategic Job Search Plan

16

Template Plan Spreadsheet & The One Sentence Summary

17

Updating Other Job Search Documents & Finding Help

18

The Employer's Perspective - Hiring Manager & Process & Timeline

19

The Employer's Perspective - Risk & Derisk in Hiring

20

The Employer's Perspective - Why They Are Hiring & What They Expect

21

The Employer's Perspective - Your Competition for the Job

22

Mental Preparation During the Job Search

23

Develop Your Elevator Pitch Before Networking

24

Introduction to Networking

25

Informal vs. Formal Networking

26

Tell Everyone You're Job Searching

27

Introduction to Informational Interviews

28

Preparing for Informational Interviews

29

Informational Interview Mistakes

30

Formal Networking Focus

31

Online Job Postings & Recruiters

32

Job Descriptions & the Application Process

33

Converting Job Applications to Interviews

34

Introduction to Job Interviews

35

Preparing to Interview

36

Interview Day Quick Tips

37

Questions to Ask the Interviewers & Red Flag Answers

38

What To Expect After the Interview

39

Elements of a Job Offer

40

Cash & Equity Compensation Overview

41

Compensation Comments & Notes

42

Total Compensation & Intro to Core Benefits

43

Core Benefit #1 - Insurance

44

Overview of Health Insurance

45

Health Insurance Premiums & Your Paycheck

46

Example Health Insurance Claim Using Real Dollar Amounts

47

Health Insurance Questions to Ask

48

Core Benefit #2 - Retirement Plans

49

The Impact of Retirement Plans on Your Job Offer

50

Core Benefit #3 - Paid Leave & Mental Health Support

51

Other Benefits & Value Considerations

52

Final Thoughts on Benefits & Using Your Offer Contact

53

Benchmarking Comp & Benefits Before Negotiating the Offer

54

Organizing Total Compensation & Benchmarking Data

55

What You Can't Negotiate & What You Can

56

The Employer's Perspective on Negotiations & Leverage

57

Employee Leverage & Negotiation Process

58

Negotiating Compensation Specifically

59

The Keys to a Good Counteroffer, Including an Example

60

Decision Time - Accepting or Rejecting the Final Offer

61

What To Do After You Accept the Offer

62

Final Thoughts on the Job Search Process & Keys to Success

63

Epilogue (2025)

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