Mistake #7: Talking themselves out of their own success

I’m Mitali, a former Cognizant employee and a recent graduate from the University of Texas at Dallas. I have experience in Salesforce, business analytics, and cloud technologies. I’m currently seeking new opportunities in business analysis, CRM, or related roles. I’d be so grateful for any leads, advice, or referrals to help me get my foot in the door. If anyone has recommendations or knows of companies hiring, please feel free to connect or message me. Thank you in advance for your support!

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I work as a recruiter for a relatively small employer (about 50 employees) The CEO asked me my opinion about not giving health, PTO, and holiday benefits to our hourly full-time employees in an effort to cut costs. She wants only salaried employees to have benefits. I gave her my take on this and am curious about yours (pros and cons) especially those in HR. Thanks.

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I say: OVERPREPARED. ? They say “set in your ways.” I say: STRATEGICALLY SEASONED. ? They say “too much experience.” I say: DECADES OF IMPACT. ? They say “you’ve done it all.” I say: THAT’S WHY I KNOW WHAT WORKS. If you’ve ever been told (directly or indirectly) that your experience is a problem—this post is for you. ? The truth? Companies don’t just hire skills. They hire confidence, clarity, and relevance. And if you know how to position your experience right, it becomes the ultimate competitive advantage. So let’s flip the script ⤵️ What’s one phrase YOU use to reframe your experience as a strength? Drop it in the comments and let’s build a library of comebacks that shut down bias and speak power into our careers. #CareerConfidence #Ageism #LinkedInTips #ExecutivePresence https://www.linkedin.com/posts/melaniemitchellwexler_careerconfidence-ageism-linkedintips-activity-7343990176081203201-fCF1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAE7zOABz83nZb53qdeC66Dyj4MTQ6Hhhqw