Daily Dandan

As a headhunter focused on full-time positions, I'd often come across candidates who are contractors/consultants. They were so happy contracting that they would never look back nor think about entering the full-time workforce, EVER AGAIN! In this podcast, we are examining a few reasons why so many people love contracting/consulting. Tune in to hear more on this mini-series of contracting! For more exclusive content and advice, sign in at: Dandanglobal.com Write to me - all of your comments are READ and RESPONDED TO!

Hear from your favorite headhunter the 4 different ways you can progress your career! These strategies are realistic, practical, and surprising! 1. Climb the ladder 2. Transition 3. Become a contract employee 4. Create your own career = Entrepreneurship Our next few episodes will be diving deeper into contracting because this is a newer career pivot you can consider if you're in a specialized field with a high demand of contracting needs!

As a continuation of a mini-series truly breaking down all you need to know about a career in sales, we're diving deeper into why sales is an amazing career. Here we talk about: - Why there's a societal negative connotation around sales and how it's the wrong attitude! - Outsourcing and technology's impact on sales jobs - Promotion schemes and how to get ahead in sales jobs - Transferability of sales jobs Sign-up on dandanglobal.com to achieve the life and career you envision!

If you're considering a career in sales, you'll probably have heard from pretty much EVERYONE, that "everyone can do sales", and "sales isn't a great career". As someone who has massively succeeded from sales, and retired at age 28 because of this wonderful career track, I want to make the case for sales, and why IF you like people-business, IF you want financial freedom, sales is arguably the best career track to pursue. This is only a snippet of why sales is awesome, I'll be releasing even more on this!

In college, even though everyone kept harping on about it, I never really understood what networking was. As I started headhunting, I realized my whole job is about networking, and better yet, being paid for it! Learn 3 networking hacks to change your mindset and reduce anxiety so that you can amp up your networking game!

Everyone in today's modern world is in the business of selling: your ideas, your products, your future, your career, and your potential. If you can't communicate effectively, you'll have issues getting what you want from others. Here are 3 Communication hacks that changed my life. Hopefully it will help you too!

So many candidates believe what job descriptions say, therefore they feel either really confident or unqualified for the job. I'm here to tell you, as an ex-headhunter, as a current hiring manager, DON'T RELY on job descriptions for anything. They are just an advertisement for the general type of individual they're seeking. You must interview the company, the manager, and investigate the product to find out if the job opportunity is a fit. PLEASE don't say no to yourself based on what the job description reads or how you feel about it. The worst that can come out of evaluating a "reach" job or a "job you're too good for" would be to make a new friend in the industry. So give it a shot!

Today's working environment is much more accelerated, competitive, and open to the dynamics of the free market than ever with the internet revolutionizing the ease of looking into competitors. The veil of transparency is being lifted. In this episode, we cover the #1 skill you need to master to get promoted in today's environment, with 3 ways you can implement it! Sign up at dandanglobal.com for webinar release specials, private coaching, and exclusive content!

Job search can be fun, exciting, and game-changing. It's an essential part of modern day living, and it's not meant to be miserable. Let's turn this beast on its head and regain control over your life and future! Continue sending questions to: dailydandan@dandanglobal.com dandanglobal.com

Imposter Syndrome is a powerful debilitating mentality, made famous by Sheryl Sandberg in her book, Lean In. WARNING: I get very angry in this episode. This is the most aggressive one yet! Lol LOTS of venom in this segment so pls don't be surprised to hear a side of me you haven't heard yet! Everyone feels self-doubt, and it's important to start fighting this way of thinking today. We share examples of this, and how you can change your mindset to become more confident in your accomplishments and continue achieving success!

You're not going to like this episode. This is the ugly truth of how your spending habits may damage your career opportunities! Hear a story of one of my candidates and his horrible predicament. We can all learn from it. Subscribe, rate, and ask me any question on job search!

Dictate your destiny by knowing what career options are out there and which ones would suit your unique skill-set and goals! The DANDAN Method's first step, Dictate Your Destiny recommends to evaluate 4 major career options as a way to simplify and understand the full spectrum of jobs available. Dandan talks about the 4 S's which compares pros and cons of each type of role and how you can move between roles. Where do you fit in? What's your strategy now and what will be your career progression next? I started out at the first quadrant, moved into quadrant 2 and jumped into quadrant 4, where I will be for the rest of my life hopefully!

Headhunting is a beautiful but wild industry. Like most interactions with strangers, you don't really know who someone truly is. In today's Daily DANDAN, Dandan breaks down WHY you need to interview your headhunter, and HOW to do it by gauging 3 major factors: (1) Their personality/communication style (2) Their focus, expertise, and market knowledge (3) Do they care about you? Excited to continue supporting your job search and career management efforts - hit me up with more questions at contact@dandanglobal.com Sign up for our webinars, private coaching, and add us on LinkedIn for more DANDAN Method Magic!

As the last step of the DANDAN Method, it is also one you must do as long as YOU WISH TO BE AN ATTRACTIVE EMPLOYEE THAT IS HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER BY ANY EMPLOYER. Never Stop Networking shares tips, ideas, and strategies to make networking actionable - not just a keyword you hear from your college counselors and bogus career "experts". Today's Daily DANDAN covers: - Importance of staying relevant - How do you network: for someone who is unemployed, employed, and somewhere in the middle? - How to behave while networking: be ready, be generous, be sincere, etc. I hope you enjoy this important and FUN step of the method - socializing and networking is a great chance to Nail Your Narrative (Step 3 of DANDAN Method) and Arrange Your Arsenal (Step 2 of DANDAN Method)!

Dandan shares her headhunting expertise when it comes to the ideal job offer negotiation scenario, and the various aspects to consider while negotiating with a potential employer! We're not done with this subject, still many more episodes coming up - continue sending me your questions on job search! dandanglobal.com linkedin.com/in/dandanzhu

3 Major Factors to break down your job search decision making matrix. (1) Management Team (2) Technical Potential (3) Financial considerations Your opportunity should have all 3 if not at least 2! Otherwise is it really the BEST AVAILABLE OFFER?

Angle and Accept the Best Available Offer is the most controversial step of the DANDAN Method because everyone has vastly different views when it comes to salary negotiation. I take the middle of the road approach, because from what I've seen, it's worked out the best for everyone! I'll explain why here. Stay tuned for our next episodes which break down how to judge if you really are facing the Best Available Offer, as well as how to negotiate your salary/offers!

Step 4 of the DANDAN Method - Direct and Dominate the Process. In this episode, we talk about the importance of taking back your control during job search, to speak up, and to be clear on what you want so that all the hiring bodies can see the full picture and march to your tune. Continue to reach out with any questions on job search to dandanglobal.com Email contact@dandanglobal.com to be featured on our next Daily DANDAN!

Part 2 of Nail Your Narrative covers: Building rapport with your interviewer, Upspeak/downspeak, Strengths and Weaknesses and more communication hacks! Tune in for more life and career advice!

Continue learning the DANDAN Method to job search! We cover Nail Your Narrative (p1), including your introduction at various career levels, and the basics of competency/behavioral-based interviews! Continue to reach out with your job search questions and we'll feature you on the Daily DANDAN!