Alpha Amirah

12/29/2023

Trying to keep up with Gen Z- on TikTok now!

TikTok

02/10/2022

Well, what are you waiting for?

02/04/2022

✅ 87% of employers conduct reference checks. Who should you list for references to potential employers?

✅ If you see the theme above, “someone who loves you” means those who understand your limitless potential and are enthusiastic about your career growth. Your cheerleaders, mentors, bosses, professors, coaches, etc. Anyone who can speak to your ability to be amazing at the potential job and be able to address how you overcame challenges (unfortunately can’t be your mom/relatives).

✅ Quality over quantity is crucial. Find two solid references (that are not related to you) who will be able to answer questions like:
- How did Phoebe deal with overlapping priorities?
- Tell me something about Phoebe that isn’t on her resume?
- How does Phoebe handle conflict?

✅ You need to be able to trust that your reference will give the employer another reason to hire you- nothing less than a glowing recommendation is the key here. Sadly, several instances have occurred where the references did not feel comfortable answering questions about a candidate because they only worked with them for a short period of time. Be prepared! Find your people.

02/03/2022

💸 Salary negotiation can be challenging. Most women in fact have not negotiated their salary at all (60%!). This is one of those growing pains that is an oh-so-necessary skill as you embark deeper into your career journey.

💸 Our relationship with money can be shaped by our parents, friends, religion etc, and likely all three combined. Whatever that may be- it’s time to reframe any negativity associated with “asking for money”.

💸 Money is a tool to live the life you want. Negotiating a salary for your position, will only allow you to get closer to your goals, whether it be a trip with your family to Jamaica or a retirement home in Hawaii. You aren’t collecting $ for the sake of $. Money allows you to provide, support causes you believe in, and most importantly: make memories with your loved ones. Show up for yourself by welcoming these conversations.

02/02/2022

🧮 In 2019, many articles were published on how talented employees weren’t leaving companies, but instead leaving “bad bosses”. Now, both companies and bosses at those companies are evaluating how they can retain talent since the “great resignation” began.

🧮The pandemic has done a number on all of us. Thankfully many of us are here to tell the tale. We have restored an importance on our mental and physical health and many are not going to compromise that again.

🧮If you feel anxiety going to work or feel terrible dealing with a manager who isn’t meeting your needs- I urge you to start updating your resume, keeping track of your accomplishments, setting alerts on LinkedIn or indeed on the job titles you’re searching for and doing research on the salary and benefits you want to see in your next employer.

01/27/2022

💻 You'd be surprised at the interviewing faux-pas lately: hats, bathing suits, sunglasses. Applying lipgloss again and again while we interview. It's been a wild ride! Try not to make those mistakes. First impressions via zoom still matter.

💻 Dressing up as if you were going for an in person interview will help you get into the right mindset and keep the professional atmosphere alive!

💻 WiFi is amazing as long as it works. Double check all is running smoothly and open the zoom link (while the camera is off) to check if there are any issues logging in 10 minutes beforehand.

💻 Finally and most importantly, do not sit with your back facing a window. The shadow will make you look like you're in a witness protection program. Ensure the lighting works well. Remember, you must prepare for greatness.

01/26/2022

What is a candidate driven market anyways?

👏 It means that companies are now enticing candidates by pitching their worth instead of the other way around. Benefits, pay, additional perks are all being evaluated and companies are leveling up.

👏Want remote work? Want unlimited PTO? Want a 401k match and education funds? Companies are leveling up across the board - it's a great time to be on the hunt!

👏 If you're getting back or making a switch, find quality over quantity and apply for the companies that accommodate your requirements. You may be pleasantly surprised at how the candidate experience has changed!

01/25/2022

Better late than never right? Alpha Amirah is back from hiatus to bring you more career content and advice to help you level up!

09/21/2021

🙌🏽 Ready to step up your career game? DM me!

09/21/2021

Portfolio? Or not to portfolio, that is the question.

♦️Resumes are achievement snapshots but portfolios can be whatever you want them to be, details of your work in any capacity. Typically copywriters, art directors, visual designers, and anyone in the creative realm will know this is a must♦️

♦️Portfolios can provide visual and detailed examples on how you’ve solved problems. This can show your value directly in terms of how you helped other organizations and in turn, how you can help the next one. Not to forget, what you may have learned, succeeded, failed etc! This is a great way to remind yourself in the classic “tell me about a time when…” interview questions♦️

♦️ Taking pride in your work can seem underrated but if you’re able to include a portfolio link with your “latest and greatest” on your resume, this will impress recruiters and hiring managers! This will also help you continuously market yourself which is the life skill we all need to re-learn every few years♦️