Daily Dandan

As a millennial, I am lucky that some portion of my life I grew up without the impact of social media, rampant consumerism, and the social isolation that is happening now to future generations, impacting Gen Z. In this episode, I talk about the issues and mindsets to adopt to help Gen Z achieve their goals. Of course, there is massive potential and future for everyone no matter what generation you're in, but understanding why you feel as you do and you do the things you do will greatly help. Self-awareness is always the first step to finding solutions.

As a headhunter, I'm always negotiating from DAY ONE. Too many people forget that the clock starts ticking the moment you engage in the job search process. Make sure you're able to get ahead of the game by considering some of these negotiation tactics to embrace so you are leading the discussion from the front, not reactively!

If you're asking the question of how to get headhunters to notice you, it means that you don't have headhunters who are actively seeking you out as things stand. That could most likely be because the highest likelihood that they don't exist or could be disinterested in serving your type of background. In markets where you have lots of headhunter activity, headhunter requests are so bothersome candidates shut down.  Thus, what I'll teach you is how to get headhunters to notice you if they haven't already.

As you really start analyzing what you'd like to do for your career strategy, it's definitely worth a think to determine the pros and cons of joining either a startup or a large company, and how that may impact your ability to obtain short-term cash (wages) or long term renumeration (business ownership in the form of equity). Not all equity is created equal especially since there are some firms where that matters, others where that equity will never amount to anything. Thus, consider all the factors so you make the RIGHT decision for your future!

As usual, I won't sugarcoat my thoughts on people who get into businesses that fail or have put you at significant financial loss. There is a LOT of self-reflecting needed to break through and understand the causes of business failure. The only way to move forward is to learn from your mistakes and do things differently, not be defensive or offended by reality. Lastly, there is NOTHING shameful about bankruptcy. I talk about why it can be good for you here.

As someone who grew up as the babysitter's daughter, I always knew my family's lack of knowledge and money when it comes to success in America was a handicap. I had to break free from my parents' and society's expectations of myself and re-learn the whole system of success on my own to find my salvation. Many people ask me for a path to success or a direct map. Please listen to this entire podcast to find your road.

All of my mistakes in life stem from this Top 4 of 10 Career Killers: Caring too much about what others think. Literally, everything that has caused me grief and made me miserable was due to this factor. The moment I was able to free my mind and my own expectations from what others wanted from me, I was able to embark on a journey of self-fulfillment through wealth accumulation, thus achieving my true destiny of being an entrepreneur, public speaker, and headhunter. 

As a headhunter and successful past intern for many Fortune 500s since my highschool and college days, I walk you through EXACTLY what you need to do to get an internship today.  This process is EASIER than ever due to the internet and our abundance social media tools. It just requires the right approach and mindset. This may not going to be fun to listen to because I will highlight a few things wrong with the mainstream approach. Instead, I'll share the RIGHT way to ready yourself for your future career!

As a headhunter, I no doubt, like many others, prefer to work with my candidates (clients less so) exclusively. However, I will not stop my candidates from entertaining new opportunities or speaking with other people. In today's Daily DANDAN, I go through the reasons why: 1. Exclusivity (under the right circumstances) benefits everyone. 2. You're entitled to candidate rights and protection. 3. You still have power in the recruitment process. Enjoy!

Growing up and as an adult, everyone tells me how much money I need to sock away for "a rainy day" aka start an emergency fund. Now, as a business-owner, entrepreneur, and landlord, I'm no longer fooled by traditional "advice" when it comes to money.  Here is my argument for what the emergency fund really is. I also share a few personal stories to illustrate the time I actually had a real emergency!

As I'm in many groups about investing, I was surprised and dismayed at how many people were encouraging others to do something that is not really in accordance with investment strategies that work, specifically on the topic of debt. The question poised is should you pay off your car debt, why and why not?  My answer is to be smarter about how you allocate capital and utilize debt. Hear my full breakdown of how debt contributed to my wealth building and the misconceptions to avoid when it comes to mainstream 'advice'.

I get requests from graduates constantly who want me to help them get a job after graduation from any type of degree in every country. Commonly, ex-students want me to suggest them a solution when really, it is yourself whom you need to rely on to provide solutions to YOURSELF. This podcast is painful to hear, but listen to all of it.  If you're a graduate with no job - you'd better start hustling... FAST

As someone who became financially free by accumulating wealth, establishing a successful career and business by my 30th birthday, I love talking about what success means to me and how to achieve it. There is nothing more beautiful than to see others who are happy, financially free, and using the rest of their time on earth to dedicate their lives to helping others in their unique way.  I truly believe that if we all were financially wealthy, the world would be such a beautiful and exciting place to live! Thus, here are 5 steps to achieving success. Hint: It's a lot simpler than you think!

As a minute by minute user of LinkedIn per day, I see all the attitudes, behaviors, and expectations about LinkedIn as a platform that many people don't understand. I'll break down exactly what Linkedin is made to do and what how to best utilize it! Don't be a victim of the system, become a master at it. -Dandan #headhunter #dandanglobal

As someone who has been investing since I was 19 starting with a certificate of deposit account, I started trusting the financial system of being able to generate return simply based on the principles of interest as well as potential to see appreciation if you pick the right investment to invest in. Here are 3 major steps to get your start in investing. I share a lot of resources you definitely should check out. More importantly, it's time to take the plunge. Start allocating your funds to investing instead of leisure!   #dandanglobal #headhunter

Recently, a gamechanger asked me this: "Do you believe in switching industries completely without the background mid career? If you know you can do a role that you've never done before given basic training, what is the best way to communicate this to a hiring manager?" My answer is that you have more to gain and can do this easier than you think! Listen to this full episode for a breakdown of why career changes are not so hard after all!

Bill Beteet is one of the most charismatic, articulate, and powerful communicators I have had the pleasure of introducing on the Daily DANDAN. Bill shares advice on how to conquer a room, any social situation, and all networking events for all personality types. His practical suggestions will inspire, spark, and create motivation in you to achieve things you may not even know you're capable of.  Listen to the WHOLE podcast since every word is worth its weight in gold! #dandanglobal #headhunter #recruitment #recruiter #success

It's good to be cheap and frugal, but not always When it comes to careers, many people spend more as they start earning more. They get deeply sucked into the rat race, which leads to subpar life and career decisions.  What is sad and ironic is that people are willing to shell out as much money as they need to for consumer goods, instead of spending smartly on self-development, environmental betterment, and learning the skills you need to continue developing. Financial success is deeply intertwined with career success, as with all aspects of our lives. Thus, the Daily DANDAN reminds us all to consider what we're spending money on and whether it's worth it or not.   

We are who we are largely because of the environment we've been exposed to throughout our lives.  As much as proponents of individualism and autonomy like to promote how humans can conquer their environment, reality does NOT reflect that sentiment.  This #2 of 10 career killers will contribute to negative feelings, emotions, and actions that may hurt your career prospects. Be very diligent about what you do in this regard! #dandanglobal #recruitment #recruit #headhunting #headhunter #recruiter #headhunter #success

Everyone has experienced analysis paralysis - you think too much and do too little.  This is a major career killer because it stops you from thinking the right thoughts and doing what you must to obtain a great job offer.  I share personal stories and metaphors to hammer this point in. What we need to be doing instead of thinking is getting out to market. Whether that's your background, your business, or your consulting capabilities, people need to know you, to hear from you, and know that you exist.  Therefore, DOING is the best thing you can do today to jumpstart your career and business.  Sign-up to Dandanglobal.com on what to DO to get the career and life you envision!