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Aug 2021
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Why It’s Important Job Hunters Find Thei...

RENATA BERNARDE
About this episode

In this episode, I discuss why it’s essential to find your niche and the common misconceptions about niching down we need to debunk so you can get your next job faster.

You are not alone if you think you are a generalist without a specific niche, unique industry expertise, sector expertise, or deep knowledge of a particular area. Many executives believe they are generalists, and they may even announce that on their LinkedIn profiles and resumes.

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  • 03:16 - The importance of niching down and finding your expertise.
  • 10:04 - Niching down means limiting the jobs you can apply for.  
  • 12:08 - You have to niche down to a specific group of companies or jobs.
  • 19:42 - You have to niche your entire business

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About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 

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