Belinda is one impressive woman. Ironman World Championship competitor, former veterinarian, mother of three, award-winning businesswoman and much more. After successfully launching and establishing a range of sports nutrition products on the Australian market, she felt ready for her next challenge.
Belinda had put her heart and soul into her business for the last eight years, and on top of that, a lot of money. The thought of earning a salary again was tempting and she wanted to explore her options…
come across as confident rather than desperate. Her words were, “It felt like they were trying to impress me as well.”
A great demonstration of the power of networking, Belinda had been recommended to the world’s largest healthcare company. Thinking back to a business conference three or four years ago, she remembered Kate Langford from Kate Langford Career Consulting and decided to reach out to get a resume and cover letter written up for her. Good thing she did, because just after we had sent her the documents, the manager reached out and asked to see them.
From barely taking out a salary at all from her own business, she was able to sell herself well enough to sign a $130,000 salary package deal, including a car allowance and bonuses.
“Belinda promptly sent through her sparkly new ‘Kate Langford’ resume. Within one hour, they requested a meeting with her. All this for a job that’s not been advertised, and that she wasn’t looking for. Just goes to show how well a sophisticated and targeted cover letter and resume can work,” Kate Langford says. Realising she had just landed an interview for a Clinical Specialist role, responsible for partnering with and promoting products to surgical professionals, Belinda felt amazed, excited, and also quite nervous. She called Kate Langford Consulting again and booked in for 1:1 interview coaching with their Head Career Coach, hoping to gain more confidence in her answers and her ability to sell herself. They also practised and prepared for salary negotiation. Fast forward a week, Belinda wrote to Kate Langford Career Consulting saying, “When I answered the [question] about handling conflict using an example, the interviewer asked if I had read their HR manual as it was so perfect.” Although the interview process was rigorous, spanning several weeks and a variety of tests, Belinda went through it with more confidence than she thought she would. She said the interview coaching really helped her with not only great answers, but the mindset piece as well. With greater belief in herself, Belinda said that if it didn’t work out, she knew there would be other opportunities, allowing her energy to
And then… the job offer:
Belinda was overjoyed and called us up to share the news on the day she found out. “I know I’ve done well but one of the main things I did right was getting in touch with you! It was the best investment ever,” she said.
Inspiring, isn’t it? • I f you’re ready for that next step in your career or feeling like it’s time for a pay rise. • If you’re overwhelmed in your job search? • Maybe your frustrated with writing your resume? • Constantly getting rejected with your applications. • Feeling stuck in finding out what your ideal role is? • Anxious about interviews? • Something holding you back from doing a job you love? • Feel like you've lost your confidence? • Not sure what your transferable skills are? • Didn't realise that Seek is the last place to look? • Haven't tapped into the hidden job market yet? • Unsure on how to get the best results from LinkedIn?
Don’t wait for the right opportunity, create it! Book in for a free 20-minute career strategy session with Kate Langford Career Consultants, so you can start taking action today. a
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