Daily Dandan

We all struggle with motivation. It's part of being human. I have a different take on why we're always having issues with motivation. Here are a few ideas what you can do in your life to sustainably achieve what you want, instead of simply feeling motivated for a fleeting moment!

I thought succeeding in entrepreneurship is the same as what I had to do as a headhunter. The reality is: it's a true wild west and you're noone when you start the journey of entrepreneurship. The world doesn't care who you were in your previous life, all the amazing things you've done. When you become an entrepreneur, it's time to start over. Re-program your brain, your life, how you think, otherwise prepare for a rough ride. I learned so much this first year and I am pumped for what's to come!

As a young headhunter at 23, I had to convince people double to even triple my age to trust in my expertise, capabilities, and potential to deliver. I'm so grateful I learned about downspeak early into my career so that I was able to massively increase my development as a sales leader. Downspeak can change your life and career trajectory so tune into this episode to learn all about it!

This one game-changing life hack put things in perspective for me on what you can do to always guarantee success. I am eager to hear your life and career stories of the results of this life-changing habit!

As part of Daily DANDAN's Mentor Mondays series, Dandan shares personal stories of inspiration from her life and career mentors. In this series, you'll get to hear exactly who has shaped Dandan and has continued to influence Dandan's philosophy, business approach, and life goals. Mentors are invaluable to shape how we view the potential for our future, hopefully this episode will remind you of some mentors in your life to thank or get back in touch with!

Although you can't rely on a mentor to carry you through to life and career success, mentors are nevertheless helpful in our journey. They can be instrumental to provide inspiration, motivation, and perhaps some tidbits of advice to improve your current situation. Here is some practical advice on how to best create genuine, supportive, and meaningful mentor relationships!

As a headhunter, I have the privilege to see peoples' career decisions in real time. Here's why I absolutely abhor this biggest career mistake over other alternatives that will actually help you reach success faster! Scary stuff, spread the word if you know a friend, colleague, or family member who could benefit from hearing this! #dandanglobal

Want a mentor but not having any luck? You joined a mentorship program but you're not getting anything out of it, now what? Basically, you've bought into mentorship programs and what they should deliver. Except they don't. Hear a few tips on what you can do to get out of your rut and find mentors who actually will help you!

We talked about what you need to do at the beginning of your headhunting career when deciding what firm to work for, how about as a more seasoned headhunter? Here are some major factors to consider when making a move! For the gamechangers out there who want to move into your next headhunting role, get in touch with our team today at contact@dandanglobal.com

When you're starting your headhunting/recruitment career, here are some crucial tips that may change the course of your life! I wish I knew these pointers when I started my career! Contact Dandan at Dandan Global for headhunting opportunities to be represented for free to our premium headhunting partners.

William Rader, Founder of WellAttended, a useful tool to sell tickets online for your upcoming event, conference, or show, sits down with Dandan to discuss his entrepreneurial journey from magician to startup founder! We'll discuss: - How to get started as a performer, avoiding becoming a "starving" artist - What ideas can best support your entrepreneurial venture - Career advice for those starting out with nothing! We'll also send a free career guide based off of William's discussion with Dandan soon so subscribe to dandanglobal.com now to receive our free guides!

Ever wondered what a job in headhunting is like? It may be a lot more simpler than you think! Tune in to hear Dandan talk about what headhunters do day-to-day in their job! For more info or to pursue a career in headhunting, sign-up to DandanGlobal.com

I get this question a lot and I figured I'd try my best to answer it briefly. Here is the basic thing to focus on as you graduate. Especially for those who have not worked many jobs, this is the ultimate antidote!

As a headhunter and now entrepreneur, I continue to benefit massively from being a career salesperson. Here I talk about the reasons why society, education, and parents are wrong about sales and why it's honestly one of the best careers around. Don't be afraid to pursue your dreams and achieve the life you want for yourself if you know you don't want a fixed-price job!

If you're curious about how headhunters are paid, you gotta hear this! Dandan breaks down: - Income potential at every level of headhunting - Permanent and contract recruitment models Sign-up to dandanglobal.com for more headhunting and career advice!

What exactly do headhunters do? Why do they exist? No matter if you're interested in headhunting as a career, or working with a headhunter, here is a basic rundown of this awesome business!

Listen to Stoney and Dandan's interview on EVERYTHING Tech careers: - What to do about tech competition from Asia - Advice for freelancers or those looking to become independent consultants - College, education, and the return on investment - Pros and Cons of outsourcing Add Dandan Global on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to stay updated with all of our events and advice!

Our guest, Stoney deGeyter, CEO, Pole Position Media, breaks down what it takes to get started and succeed in STEM careers specifically Tech. Whether you're interested in programming, SEO optimization, product management, program management, or marketing in any tech-related enterprise(any business really, you'll need to hear this podcast which answers: - How important are technical qualifications? - What skills employers actually want to see from potential candidates? - How can you get ahead in a career in tech? Stay tuned for Part 2 and 3 which talks more about automation and future of tech!

Don't just rely on popular websites like Glassdoor. There's a real caveat to the information provided so CANDIDATE BEWARE! I'll share a few tips to find accurate salary yourself so you can rest assured you're using the right data to negotiate with! Read more on this Podcast here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/whats-best-place-find-out-salary-ranges-certain-positions-dandan-zhu

Are you a generator or drainer? Find out what employers are looking for from Lisa Skye Hain, the Co-Founder of Primary NYC, New York's hottest coworking startup! Dandan and Lisa discuss: - The journey from Employee to Employer - Ideas to escape fear holding you back from achieving your full potential - The importance of wellness to success in career and life! Sign-up to dandanglobal.com to download the PDF guide to today's episode!