THE JOBFATHER: Jermaine L. Murray "Getting people offers they can't refuse" (Ep. 51)
Jermaine L. Murray, also known as "the Jobfather," is a career coach and recruiter on a mission to help 500 Black people get jobs in tech. He shares his origin story, growing up in Toronto and his early career aspirations. After struggling to find a job in his field, he discovered the power of a well-crafted resume and began helping his friends land jobs. This led him to start his own business, focusing on advocating for Black people and helping them overcome the challenges of finding employment.
Jermaine's approach to recruiting is centered around storytelling and building relationships, making candidates feel valued and supported. Jermaine helps people find fulfilling careers by connecting their skills and experiences to job opportunities. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how a new job will benefit individuals in terms of better job prospects, work-life balance, and personal growth.
Jermaine guides people through a process of identifying their unique strengths and connecting them to the problems that need to be solved in their desired job. He uses a storytelling framework to effectively communicate achievements and solutions to potential employers.
Jermaine builds a community on Twitter and LinkedIn, where he shares insights, educates, and connects with others in the industry. He aims to help 1,000 people across various industries and increase representation of marginalized communities in high-impact fields.
Keywords
#JobFather #careercoach #recruiter #blacktech #resume #storytelling #relationships #career #jobsearch #skills #strengths #storytelling #communitybuilding
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