Qualified Isn’t Enough How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market with: Margaret Buj

According to LinkedIn, 50% of recruiters report that poor interview performance—or a candidate’s inability to clearly articulate their experience under pressure—is a primary reason qualified candidates are rejected. That raises an important question: How do talented professionals make sure their value is understood when the pressure is on? This week on *Let’s Have This Conversation*, I’m joined by Margaret Buj, an interview coach and international recruiter who helps professionals communicate their value clearly, confidently, and convincingly so they can pursue the roles they truly want. Since beginning her recruitment career in 2005, Margaret has worked with thousands of job seekers across the UK, Europe, the United States, and beyond—from ambitious graduates to senior managers and C-suite executives. She has also personally coached more than 1,000 job seekers, helping them strengthen their positioning, improve their LinkedIn profiles and résumés, prepare for high-stakes interviews, and develop more effective job-search strategies. What makes Margaret’s perspective particularly valuable is that she understands both sides of the hiring table. She knows how organizations assess talent—and where highly qualified candidates can struggle to communicate the value they bring. Her work sits at the intersection of hiring, professional positioning, and interview strategy, helping companies build stronger teams while helping professionals compete more effectively for the right opportunities. Margaret’s career advice has been featured in Forbes, the Financial Times, Business Insider, The Guardian, Fox Business, CIO Magazine, Cosmopolitan, and other leading publications. She has also been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice. Margaret joined me for an in-depth conversation about: • Building a more intentional job-search strategy • Positioning yourself effectively on LinkedIn and through your résumé • Preparing to communicate with confidence during interviews • Understanding what recruiters and hiring managers are really evaluating • Standing out when competing against other highly qualified candidates • Turning your experience into a compelling professional value proposition Your qualifications may open the door. Your ability to articulate their value can determine what happens once you walk through it. Tune in to this insightful conversation with Margaret Buj on *Let’s Have This Conversation*.   For more information: https://interview-coach.co.uk/ LinkedIn: @Margaret Buj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices