Getting Ahead of Deadlines - Knockout Newsletter ??(6/7)

Getting Ahead of Deadlines - Knockout Newsletter ??(6/7) 

Welcome back to the Knockout Newsletter, brought to you by The Final Round. The workplace is changing by the minute, and you need to be ready. Our objective is simple: every other Tuesday, we send you insight to help you knock out the competition, advance past the final round interview, and grow in your career.

Thanks for joining us in the ring. Let’s go…

-AJ Eckstein

What’s New?

The past few weeks at The Final Round have been packed with excitement. Not only was AJ Eckstein featured on the time4coffee podcast, but 2 new members were welcomed to our Content Creation Team! Look out for more short-form video content on the way…

Welcome to the Ring… Brian and Sydney!

Brian Ariyo

The first of our 2 newest members of the Content Creation Team is Brian Ariyo. He is a rising junior studying Finance and Accounting at the University of Houston. Brian currently works as a Consultant for Bridging The Gap (BTG), a student-run national organization helping minority-owned businesses develop innovative solutions for their business problems. As a Youtube content creator himself, we couldn’t be happier to welcome Brian to the team!

Sydney Gevertz

Sydney Gevertz is another new member to our Content Creation Team. She is a rising senior at the University of Southern California. Previously, Sydney worked as a marketing and brand growth consultant for JUV Consulting, a New York-based firm focused on attracting Gen-Z consumers. We’re excited to see how this expertise in the Gen-Z space helps shape amazing content at The Final Round!

AJ on time4coffee Podcast

Can you imagine conducting 1000+ podcast interviews with career professionals?

AJ Eckstein was invited to speak with the Chief Java Junkie on Time4Coffee Podcast, a TOP 100 Apple podcast featuring thousands of interviews with professionals in dozens of different industries.

These interviews focus on what these professionals do in their current jobs, their best industry insights, and how they built their careers.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:

+ Why you should focus on your professional journey (4:18)

+ How to manage imposter syndrome as a 20-something (10:40)

+ Why any consultant’s workday “depends” (14:35)

+ What inspired AJ to create The Final Round (38:54)

+ And much more...

---- Check out AJ’s pod guest episodes # 984-989 on Apple and Spotify!

Business Buzz

What’s going on in the world of recruiting, careers, job/internship searches, employment, and layoffs.

Technological development, social change, and cultural shifts have all contributed to the growth of various industries throughout the U.S. Many of these industries have helped propel the economy back (at least partially) closer to pre-pandemic levels, and are projected to keep growing even as the pandemic comes to a close. Let’s take a look at 5 of these industries, many of which will require hundreds to even thousands of jobs to support them (hint hint).

?? Technology: the technology sector, unsurprisingly, is expected to grow well beyond the average of most industries (11% growth from 2019 to 2029). Many of these jobs are focused on cloud computing, which is the storing of big data.

??? Construction: as the demand for real estate accelerates country-wide, the need for civil engineers, contractors, and builders will continue to grow as well. With 4% growth expected within this decade, thousands of jobs will be produced within an already monumental industry.

? Non-Durable Manufacturing: non-durable commodities include those with a lifespan of fewer than three years, such as clothing, gasoline, and electricity. At nearly 5% of the entire National GDP, non-durable manufacturing will continue to remain a substantial component of job growth throughout the U.S.

?? Healthcare: At an expected 18% growth from 2016 to 2026, healthcare is clearly one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. Healthcare helped save the economy during the 2008 financial crisis, and will most certainly help contribute to post-pandemic recovery within the next few years.

??? Retail: Retail provides nearly 10% of all employment within the U.S., and the retail industry supports nearly 25% of all jobs within the U.S. From Amazon to eBay, as the retail industry continues to grow, so will the business/management side necessary to support them.

Why it matters

Even if you don’t want to work directly in any of these industries, it’s important to understand that many of these industries complement other industries/jobs. For example, as retail grows, so will the need for project managers and consultants to support these businesses. On The Final Round Podcast, we have interviewed dozens of Recruiters who discuss just how the growth of these industries impacts their recruitment and company culture.

Highlight Internships and Jobs

Below, we highlight some recent internships and jobs that you may find interesting. Gain the competitive edge by listening to secret tips/tricks from the exact Recruiters for the internships and jobs on this curated job board.

Click the opportunity you’d like to learn more about

Internship Board

Job Board

* Find the full list of internships/jobs on our job board here.

Your Questions Answered

Have a career question for us? We are here to support our community and want to be sure we take the time to answer your pressing career questions. Be sure that you are subscribed to stay up to date with our responses to your questions (submit here)!

* Question: How can I best prepare to land that interview?

--Michael W.

The best way to prepare is to prepare well in advance. Summer is a great time to unwind, and make sure you do that, however, putting in a few hours each week can really go a long way. A good way to stay on top of this is to treat it like a class - block off 2-3 hours in your calendar per week to focus on career development. This will help you stay committed to a time and prevent you from slacking off. Also, find an accountability buddy that can help you stay on track!

You should always start off by recognizing and jotting down the deadlines for your desired firms. This can give you a better sense of when you have to begin applying, and what applications/networking you should prioritize. Organize these in a spreadsheet to keep everything simple, smooth, and easy to read.

Once you’ve established dates, it’s important to begin networking. Applying to jobs alone won’t likely secure you that role, or even that initial interview. You have to learn to stand out. In Episode 10 of The Final Round Podcast, Madeline Mann (founder of Self-Made Millenial) discusses the importance of coffee chats throughout the recruitment process:

“Stop applying to jobs and just focus on the coffee chats, because that is ultimately what is most likely to land you the job.”

Coffee chats allow you to connect with professionals on a more personal level. Making connections and building relationships are what will make you memorable, and may even help land you a referral down the line.

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The Final Question ??

How are you preparing now to ensure that whether it’s that internship or job, you’re ready well before the deadlines? Let us know by commenting below ??...

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----- (Written by Bryan Hanley; Edited by AJ Eckstein)