Objective: 

Analyze what factors prevent you from receiving job offers despite making it to the interview stage and not being selected for the role.

1. Be Authentic and Well-Prepared

   • Avoid overselling yourself; be truthful about your experience and skills.

   • Thoroughly research the company, including its website, products, and pricing.

   • Use your research to ask insightful questions that show your understanding and readiness.

2. Key Do’s and Don’ts During the Interview

   • Do: Arrive early, practice with mock interviews, and ask meaningful questions.

   • Don’t: Discuss salary in the first interview or reschedule on short notice.

3. Assess the Fit and Showcase Your Expertise

   • Determine if the company and role align with your career goals.

   • Use the interview to highlight your expertise and demonstrate how you can add value to the company.

Analyze Top-Rated Videos

It is important to analyze the top profiles in the market to understand the common factors they share. This will also help us visualize what is expected of us. In the Cloudtask Marketplace, we have a series of candidates classified as "Top-rated." Remember, you are competing against these candidates, and the idea is to make your professional brand stand out. Therefore, use these examples as a baseline and always strive to create a better video.

Let’s analyze the video of one of our top-rated candidates:

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:

• Personal Presentation: Carolina presents herself confidently and clearly outlines her career trajectory and aspirations. She effectively communicates her understanding of both marketing and sales processes, which is crucial for her desired role as an Account Manager.

• Audio Quality: The audio quality is clear, ensuring her message is easily understood without distractions.

• Role Outline: Carolina does an excellent job specifying the roles she has held in the past and the role she is currently targeting—specifically, an Account Manager position. She explains how her understanding of marketing and sales processes, such as buyer personas and addressing customer pain points, is transferable to this new role.

FEEDBACK & TIPS:

• Professional Setting: Her professional setting is well-organized, which supports her presentation and contributes positively to her overall video quality.

• Specify Industries and Tools: Carolina should emphasize the specific software and tools she has used in her previous roles. Mentioning software proficiency, licenses, and certifications would provide more context and demonstrate her technical expertise, making her profile more impactful.

• Highlight Methods and KPIs: Carolina should include tangible results and key performance indicators (KPIs) from her past experiences to strengthen her presentation. For example:

  • Sales KPIs: Number of meetings per month, revenue contribution to the company's pipeline, or the number of won deals from her leads.

  • Marketing KPIs: She could discuss how she improved open rates by a specific percentage (e.g., a 15% increase) or how she reduced cost-per-click (CPC) by a certain amount (e.g., a 20% reduction), along with any other relevant metrics.

• Video Quality: The video quality is solid, with good lighting and a stable camera setup that keeps the focus on her throughout the video.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Carolina is on the right track with her structured approach and clear explanation of her skills and experience. By incorporating more specific metrics and technical details, she can significantly enhance the impact of her video, making her a stronger candidate for the Account Manager role.

Check this YouTube playlist with our Top-rated candidate videos: Top-picks playlist.

Evaluate Your Marketplace Profile (CV listing)

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New Features:

• Software Skills

• Job Role-Specific Skills

• Honors & Awards

• Licenses & Certifications

• Languages Supported

• Work Experience

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If you want to explore this further, we invite you to our 9°th feedback and Advice session of the year, where we will discuss it in more detail.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s free to join the CloudTask Marketplace. There is no cost to creating your account, publishing your video profile, and taking interviews with hiring companies.

When you get hired, hiring companies pay you through the Marketplace, and we send you their payment minus a 15% marketplace fee. Keep that in mind when you set your monthly rates in your profile and when negotiating your offers.

Yes.

No, when you win a contract, you will be working directly for the Hiring Company represented in the job post.

Generally, the majority allow you to work from anywhere. But, if there is a restriction related to a specific request for sales candidates, you will find those in the details of the request.

You should not solicit a Hiring Company outside of the CloudTask Marketplace. This extends to a period of an additional twelve (12) months after you meet or transact through the CloudTask Marketplace.

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