14 What Employers REALLY Prioritize: Yale's Claudia Reuter – Job Searching with Purpose

What truly makes a candidate stand out in today's competitive job market? In this lesson, we welcome Claudia Reuter, Executive Director of Engineering Innovation and Director of the Roberts Innovation Fund at Yale, who shares invaluable insights on what employers prioritize. She emphasizes the importance of demonstrating genuine excitement to contribute, backing up claims with real-world examples, and showcasing critical soft skills like curiosity and good judgment.

🎯 Learning Objectives
• Recognize key soft skills that employers value, such as curiosity and good judgment.
• Understand the impact of demonstrating genuine excitement and a desire to contribute.
• Learn to effectively share real-world examples to showcase your capabilities.
• Discover how asking thoughtful questions can differentiate you in an interview.
• Identify strategies for demonstrating accountability and problem-solving in challenging situations.

📚 About the Course: Navigating a career move can feel overwhelming in today’s dynamic job market. The Hunt offers a practical, structured framework to help you make your next job search intentional, effective, and purpose-driven. Whether you’re starting your career, seeking a new direction, or looking to advance, this course equips you with the tools to clarify your goals, sharpen your pitch, and connect authentically with others. Drawing on strategies tested with hundreds of students and professionals, the course emphasizes how to combine self-reflection, networking tactics, and storytelling to land opportunities that align with your values and strengths. By the end, you’ll walk away with a personalized one-page Hunt Dashboard to guide your ongoing career journey.

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