Career Warrior Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Career Warrior Podcast’s goal is not only to help job seekers land their dream jobs but to help them live their best life! You will hear motivational advice and job-hunting strategies from industry leaders, resume experts, and job seekers to help guide you through your career.
This show retells the stories, dreams, and struggles of successful career coaches, brave startup founders, and professionals who just want to bring light into everyone’s career paths. Hear how they fell into career pitfalls and how they climbed out of it in 30 to 40-minute episodes.
We cover the best career-related content by discussing all topics relevant to all entry-level applicants, mid-career candidates, and high-level executives — from the ideal resume page formatting to writing your own resignation letter. We want you to become the best professional you can be in your career!
Join Matt Villanueva, Co-Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma, as he attempts to demystify aspects of the job market, one by one, in his second installment of "Matt's Coffee Thoughts." Grab your Chai Latte or Red Bull and prepare to learn:
- Fact vs. Fiction: Separating what's really going on with professionals vs. the folklore being perpetuated online.
- The Reality of Career Changes: Explore why career pivots are increasingly common and how to navigate them effectively with insights from career coaching expert Dr. Ben Ritter and the team at Let's Eat, Grandma.
- Embracing Your Career Path: Understand the value of being a generalist versus a specialist and how to leverage your unique skills and experiences across various industries.
- Advice for Career Changers: How to successfully make the leap through a career change.
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Ikagai - https://medium.com/@marenkate/ikigai-and-the-four-ps-how-to-get-paid-enjoy-your-work-solve-problems-and-find-purpose-8c9dc615648f
Loyalty Tax - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/some-employees-paying-loyalty-tax-heres-why-/
Dr. Ritter LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbenjaminritter-leadershipdevelopment/
Dr. Ritter Website - https://benjamin-ritter.com/
Austin Meetup - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3-destructive-job-search-mistakes-to-avoid-free-linkedin-headshots-tickets-869222988357?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=reminder_attendees_48hour_email&utm_term=eventname&ref=eemaileventremind
Talk to Matt here - https://meetings.hubspot.com/matthew-villanueva?uuid=ce53d8a9-238c-45db-976d-64749426d7d5
Career Clarity - https://www.amazon.com/Turn-Steps-Clarity-your-Career/dp/0997596104
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In my opinion, job seekers are far too confident when it comes to their ability to interview. The reality is that most folks are just average at interviewing. However, for you, the career warriors aiming for the top positions, I’m calling you to be the best interviewee you can be.
Just to start out some things, here are some fun facts about the job interview process:
- According to Forbes, you only have seven seconds to make a strong first impression.
- 67% of recruiters believe that maintaining eye contact is essential for making a positive impression (Jobspin).
- 82% of hiring managers employ virtual interviews (Indeed).
So, consider this episode an opportunity to pick up a thing or two about those interviews you may or may not hate.This may be the thing…
Today I brought on the amazing Sam Owens who is a veteran guest here on the podcast.
sam is the founder of Sam’s Career Talk where he provides career coaching services and helps people land their dream jobs and thrive in them. He is also a chief marketing officer who has worked for three multi-billion dollar companies in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, and now runs marketing for Freezing Point, the makers of Frazil. He is the author of I HATE JOB INTERVIEWS, an exciting book that will be released by HarperCollins on June 4 of 2024.
...and let’s launch right into it with the Career Warrior Podcast!
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Welcome to the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our mission is not just to help you land your dream job but to empower you to live your best professional life! In this episode, Chris, the founder and CEO of Let’s Eat, Grandma, shares invaluable insights and practical tips to help you revolutionize your resume and stand out in today’s competitive job market.
We will discusses five creative ways to make your resume shine. From crafting attention-grabbing titles at the top to highlighting key accomplishments using the SPAR technique, you’ll learn how to captivate hiring managers and showcase your unique value proposition.
Plus, find out why incorporating a powerful quote or testimonial at the top of your resume can set you apart from the competition. And don’t overlook the significance of subtle yet bold design choices to make your resume visually appealing and memorable.
Whether you’re a struggling job seeker or a seasoned professional looking to level up your career, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you craft a standout resume that gets noticed.
Join us on the Career Warrior Podcast and unlock the secrets to making your resume a powerful tool in your job search arsenal. Head over to letseatgrandma.com for a free resume critique and exclusive giveaways for our listeners.
Tune in now and take the first step towards securing your dream job!
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List of Questions Asked on a Job Application
LinkedIn Members Can Now Spotlight Career Breaks on Their Profiles
Should You Use the LinkedIn Career Break Feature?
Yes, You Need to Re-Enter Your Resume Info on Those Darn Job Applications — Here’s Why.
Why an Interview Portfolio Will Land You the Job
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Join Matt Villanueva, Co-Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma, as he demystifies the job market in "Matt's Coffee Thoughts." Grab your favorite mug of energizing beverage and listen along as you join Matt on a journey of discovery and growth as job seekers. In this inaugural episode, Matt delves into:
- The Pitfalls of Job Statistics: Learn why stats can be overwhelming and how to navigate through them effectively. Starting with recent news highlights, from fluctuations in jobless claims, GDP growth, and even current application response rates.
- Practical Strategies for Job Seekers: Get started TODAY with a few actionable tips, using the principles of Kaizen, from resume refinement to strategic networking and building your elevator pitch, in order to enhance your job search.
Join Matt for expert insights tailored to today's competitive job landscape, and take the first step towards understanding trends in the labor force and responding appropriately.
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US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 207K
US Weekly Jobless Claims: 211K
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Are you ready to revolutionize your job search? In this episode, we're delving into some of the most pressing questions from job seekers, tackling topics from LinkedIn career breaks to crafting impressive interview portfolios. Join us as we uncover the strategies that will set you apart in today's competitive job market.
🔍 Question 1: Should You Use the LinkedIn Career Break Feature?
Navigate the complexities of career gaps with insights from Reem Abouemera and Chris. Discover the potential benefits and pitfalls of utilizing LinkedIn's Career Break feature and learn how it can impact your job search strategy.
📝 Question 2: Yes, You Need to Re-Enter Your Resume Info on Those Darn Job Applications — Here’s Why.
Unravel the mysteries of applicant tracking systems (ATS) with expert advice from Chris. Explore why re-entering your resume information on job applications is crucial for maximizing your chances of getting noticed by recruiters and hiring managers.
💼 Question 3: How can I use a sample portfolio for a job interview?
Unlock the power of interview portfolios with a step-by-step guide from letseatgrandma.com. From cover pages to work samples, discover how to create a compelling portfolio that showcases your skills, experience, and suitability for the job.
Join us as we delve into these key questions and equip you with the tools you need to ace your next job interview. Don't miss out on this essential advice for standing out in today's competitive job market!
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List of Questions Asked on a Job Application
LinkedIn Members Can Now Spotlight Career Breaks on Their Profiles
Should You Use the LinkedIn Career Break Feature?
Yes, You Need to Re-Enter Your Resume Info on Those Darn Job Applications — Here’s Why.
Why an Interview Portfolio Will Land You the Job
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Are You Using the Top Keywords for Your LinkedIn in 2024?
Do You Need to Include the Company’s Address (or Yours) on a Cover Letter?
How should I phrase my professional experiences on my resume?
For this episode and next episode, I’m focusing on some very specific and great questions from our blog. This is such valuable data because these questions certainly surprised us as top questions that were being asked.
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Do You Need to Include the Company’s Address (or Yours) on a Cover Letter?
Are You Using the Top Keywords for Your LinkedIn in 2024?
Synonyms to Use for “Responsible For”
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“I’m not getting any callbacks. I’ve applied for 300+ positions!”
“I am perfectly qualified for the position.”
“My job search has been going on way too long.”
These are the common cries of job seekers and you may have even said some of these verbatim.
Today, I’d like to discuss the most common and difficult part of the job search process, get your wheels turning, and hopefully add some extra oomph to you as a side benefit. Spoiler alert: the resume is one part of why you may get hired, but it’s not the only thing that may be holding you back.
I’m Chris, the founder and CEO of Let’s Eat, Grandma. We’re focused on helping mid to senior-level professionals get noticed and land more interviews. Head on over to letseatgrandma.com and get your free resume critique.
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In this episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, Chris Villanueva unveils the secrets to conquering Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) with our comprehensive ATS-friendly checklist. As job seekers gear up for success in their applications, understanding ATS intricacies is paramount.
Key Talking Points:
- Design Tips for ATS Success: Learn the design choices to ensure your resume not only catches the human eye but also navigates through ATS systems seamlessly.
- Effective Keyword Targeting: Chris guides you through the process of identifying and integrating position-specific keywords that will make your resume stand out to both ATS and hiring managers.
- File Type Matters: Explore the often overlooked yet crucial aspect of resume submissions – the file type.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career journey, this episode equips you with practical tips to navigate the world of ATS and ensure your resume lands on the desks of hiring managers. Head to letseatgrandma.com/podcast for additional resources tailored for podcast listeners.
Tune in now and unlock the secrets to mastering ATS with our comprehensive checklist. It's time to elevate your resume game and secure the job you deserve!
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Unlock the secrets to leveling up your resume for either an internal promotion or an external application for a leveled-up position. Whether you're eyeing a director-level position or aiming for the C-Suite, this episode is your guide to standing out for that next career move.
In this episode, we address the most sought-after theme of 2024 from mid-level to executive job seekers. Head over to letseatgrandma.com and submit your resume for a free review to ensure yours stands out.
Discover how your new resume can set you apart, focusing on results rather than just skills. Learn from the story of a supply chain director aiming for C-Suite roles and explore genius bullet points that showcase your impact.
Zoom out strategically by aligning your resume with job postings, emphasizing your key strengths. Utilize the summary section as your branding tool, incorporating a tagline that defines your leadership vision. Uncover additional tools that we’ll discuss in this episode.
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Some of our resume writers share insights on the challenge many clients face with metrics and emphasize the power of qualifying and quantifying skills with measurable outcomes. Discover how incorporating numbers sets you apart from the competition and elevates you to the top of the resume pile.
In our discussion, we explore creative ways to highlight achievements when metrics are scarce. Learn how to put on your investigative hat, drawing inspiration from company reports, social media, and even conversations with colleagues. Gain valuable tips on providing context and scope to your work, enhancing the impact of your accomplishments.
We also pay a visit to Japan, drawing parallels from the collectivistic nature of Japanese society. Find out how the concept of collective responsibility and harmony can influence the way you present your achievements in a team-oriented context.
As we delve into the FAQ segment, get answers to common questions like "How much?" and learn how to focus your energy on emphasizing recent experiences. Discover the importance of honesty when including numbers on your resume and defend yourself against the temptation to exaggerate or lie.
For a personalized resume writing experience, head over to letseatgrandma.com/podcast. Don't miss out on this episode that could transform your career narrative and set you on the path to success. Tune in to the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast today!
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Join Chris Villanueva in a new Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast episode as we decode the art of crafting a winning resume and LinkedIn profile. How should your resume and LinkedIn profile be different?
With January's hiring surge, it's crucial to have both of these job search tools shine. Learn how they complement each other without losing their unique strengths.
Our host, the founder of Let’s Eat, Grandma, renowned for top-notch resume services, shares insights to help you stand out in today's competitive job market.
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Welcome to the Career Warrior Podcast, hosted by Chris Villanueva, Founder & CEO of Let's Eat, Grandma – your go-to resource for mid to senior level professionals navigating the ever-changing landscape of careers. In this episode, titled "Changing Jobs vs. Career Paths: KNOW the Difference on Your Resume," we delve into the crucial disparities between a job change and a career transition and how it impacts your resume.
Whether you're chasing financial growth, seeking job satisfaction, or escaping a less-than-ideal organizational situation, this episode is your guide to crafting a resume that speaks to your professional journey.
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Are you ready for the new year?
Picture this: your resume masterpiece, void of ATS-harmful bells and whistles. It's not just a resume; it's your professional story.
In this episode, we’ll cover Grandma’s checklist that will cover common mistakes and get your resume in shape for the new year.
- We're shifting from design confusion to a clear, focused format that speaks volumes at a glance
- In the world of keywords, we're playing smart, not broad. No more casting a wide net; it's time to hone in on what truly matters.
- Let's dissect the anatomy of your resume, ensuring every bullet point is a concise, impactful statement.
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AI. The tighter job market. Layoffs. Chris offers some words of encouragement and discusses what's coming up next for 2024. We look forward to connecting with you next year!
Our next episode (Grandma's checklist) will release on 1/1/2024.
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We’ll discuss the challenges of getting hired as a leader – and how to stand out as a job candidate. Today’s society needs strong leaders. Ones who can lead through times of crisis and change. So we’ll also speak about leveling up as a leader more generally.
- How can I grow as a leader?
- How should we deliver bad news?
- How do we address layoffs and other challenges?
- What about global disasters?
There is someone who I would consider to be a top expert in this area, and we are so lucky to have him today.
Paul Falcone is the principal of Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Consulting, LLC, specializing in management & leadership training, executive coaching, international keynote speaking, and HR advisory services. He is the former CHRO of Nickelodeon and has held senior-level HR positions with Paramount Pictures, Time Warner, and City of Hope.
He has extensive experience in entertainment, healthcare/biotech, and financial services, including in international, nonprofit, and union environments. Paul is the author of a number of bestselling books including his latest, The First-Time Manager: Leading Through Crisis. Part of The First-Time Manager Series originating with The First-Time Manager, which has sold over 500,000 copies.
He is a certified executive coach, a long-term columnist for SHRM.org and HR Magazine, and an adjunct faculty member at UCLA Extension’s School of Business and Management. He is an accomplished keynote presenter, in-house trainer, and webinar facilitator in the areas of talent and performance management, leadership development, and effective leadership communication.
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Interviews. Whether you can't stand them or actually enjoy them, being good at interviews is still a crucial skill to have if you want to snag “the good jobs”.
If you think you rock at interviewing, hold on a moment. Do yourself a favor and take a step back. In a survey encompassing over 2,000 responses from our own clients at Let’s Eat, Grandma, the vast majority gave themselves either a 4 or a perfect 5 out of 5 for their interviewing skills.
It seems many are a bit too confident when it comes to interviews. After all, if everyone views themselves as above average, we'd end up with a lopsided bell curve. The reality is that most folks are just average at interviewing. However, for you, the career warriors gunning for the top positions, I’m calling you to be above average.
So, consider this episode a moment to humble yourself and be receptive to picking up a thing or two about those interviews you may or may not hate.
Today I brought on the charismatic and witty Sam Owens.
Sam Owens is the founder of Sam’s Career Talk where he provides career coaching services and helps people land their dream jobs and thrive in them. He is the author of I HATE JOB INTERVIEWS, an exciting book that will be released by HarperCollins in June of 2024. He is also a chief marketing officer who has worked for three multi-billion dollar companies in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, and now runs marketing for Freezing Point, the makers of Frazil.
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Should you apply during the holidays this year? In this episode, we dive into the current job landscape, examining the unexpected trends and indicators that influence your job search decisions. Stay tuned for intriguing information that sheds light on the shifting employment scenario and the impact it may have on your pursuit of career opportunities.
The holiday season is a pivotal time in the job market. As we explore the pros and cons of applying during this period, we'll reveal the potential benefits and drawbacks. While the cons might involve time away from family and a potentially slower response rate, the pros are equally compelling—such as the opportunity to secure new employment before the year ends and the chance to stand out among a smaller pool of applicants.
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In today's episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's a constant challenge for job seekers: how to include the right keywords in your resume. It's a crucial step in the job application process, and doing it right can be the key to landing your dream job.
Host Chris Villanueva, Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma, discusses common pitfalls, like using the wrong keywords in the wrong places, and how to avoid them. Many job seekers often go too broad and shallow with their keyword choices, missing the opportunity to show their hardcore relevance to potential employers. Are you ready to make your resume stand out as the perfect fit for the job?
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Today’s episode is for the brave professional who wants to make a change in their career path. For this release, I brought on an old friend of mine and a fabulous partner of Let’s Eat, Grandma: Clara Chorley.
First, we talk about the Default Way -- how most people find themselves in a career change. The frustration. The panic. The "infinity loop" that most of us feel trapped in.
So what is the antidote? In this episode, we unpack the 5-D framework, which helps free us from this trap and puts us on a healthy and inspiring path toward reaching the next best job for us.
Clara Chorley believes that brave decisions are the pathway to the lives we want to live and the professional success we dream of.
Since 2009, Clara has been a highly impactful career strategist, thought partner, and trauma-informed personal coach. She helps leaders in the business world untether from habits and environments that are wearing them out, and take back control of their careers (and health).
Clara’s unique international background spans five continents and 48 countries. She has supported professionals from a multitude of industries, in humanitarian, start-up, and Fortune 100 organizations. Clara is a TEDx presenter, author of TURN: 4 Steps to Clarity in your Career, and creator of the 5D Framework for navigating career change.
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We’ll cover how to use LinkedIn effectively, what AI is doing for job seekers today, and how to leverage contract work in your job search.
Today, I brought on Reno Perry, Founder at Wiseful. With over 200,000 followers on LinkedIn, you may have already seen Reno’s inspirational writing for job seekers, or you may have even used his famous Layoff List, which has connected thousands of people impacted by layoffs.
Here’s some of Reno’s background as told by himself:
A first-generation college student born into a working-class family outside of Chicago, I know all too well the challenges of finding a job and navigating a professional career. I had no connections, no wealth, or "that one family friend" that could get me a job.
Since then, I've sold millions of dollars in SaaS products, advised executives from start-ups to large enterprises, led teams, and worked at some cool companies like LinkedIn, Fortune 500 Stanley Black & Decker, and the #1 mobile-coaching platform, BetterUp.
Now, I'm on a mission to help others realize their potential and democratize access to the best companies & jobs. I've been fortunate to help thousands of professionals land a job they love…but there's still much work to do.
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Today’s episode is for the brave professional who wants to make a change in their career path. For this release, I brought on an old friend of mine and a fabulous partner of Let’s Eat, Grandma: Clara Chorley.
Clara Chorley believes that brave decisions are the pathway to the lives we want to live and the professional success we dream of.
Since 2009, Clara has been a highly impactful career strategist, thought partner, and trauma-informed personal coach. She helps leaders in the business world untether from habits and environments that are wearing them out, and take back control of their careers (and health).
Clara’s unique international background spans five continents and 48 countries. She has supported professionals from a multitude of industries, in humanitarian, start-up, and Fortune 100 organizations. Clara is a TEDx presenter, author of TURN: 4 Steps to Clarity in your Career, and creator of the 5D Framework for navigating career change.
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We’re answering questions directly from you, our dear listener! Join us as we tackle age discrimination with strategies and addressing bias head-on. Should you use hyperlinks in cover letters? And we’ll touch upon LinkedIn recommendations. Delve into the pros and cons of adding a "Career Break" section on your LinkedIn profile. Tune in for expert insights and practical advice to navigate your career journey effectively!
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We'll discuss the impact of quiet quitting on your overall well-being and career growth.
If you're ready to break free from the shackles of silent discontentment and take the first steps toward a brighter future, tune in to this episode. Don't settle for an unfulfilling career - it's time to embrace change and discover the joy of meaningful work.
Today, I brought on Sonja “Dynamo” Price.
With over 15 years of experience in Career and Leadership consulting, Sonja has worked with a wide range of clients including Amazon, Facebook, Google, HBO, and numerous other organizations.
Sonja has a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Organizational Development and is a Certified Career and Executive Coach.
She trained with Al Gore to become a Climate Reality Leader and is actively engaged with the Seattle Board of Conscious Capitalism.
She is passionate about empowering professionals to accelerate their career success, become financially free, and make a positive impact around the world. In her downtime, she enjoys skiing, playing piano, and geeking out over strategy board games.
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In today's episode, titled "The Best Person Doesn't Always Get the Job," we have some completely unreleased content revolving around the hiring process. We went a little deeper into one of the uncomfortable truths -- this is perhaps the one that was most uncomfortable for me: the best person doesn't always get the job. The person delivering this key message is a marketing executive with a wealth of experience, having successfully launched products and driven growth for Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft and Google, as well as fast-growing startups. Her name is Maya Grossman, and she's the author of the groundbreaking book, "Invaluable: Master the Skills You Need to Skyrocket Your Career." Maya brings over fifteen years of industry expertise to our discussion, and she has some hidden, unreleased content from a past conversation that she is generously sharing exclusively on our show.
In this concise but powerful response, Maya reflects honestly on the hiring process, revealing why certain individuals, despite their exceptional qualifications, may not always land the job they deserve. She will unravel hidden factors and shed light on the strategies and mindset needed to navigate this intricate landscape successfully.
Join us as we uncover the truths behind the hiring process, challenge conventional wisdom, and gain invaluable insights from Maya Grossman, a true expert in her field.
Without further ado, let's dive right in and learn why the best person doesn't always get the job.
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Is your resume ATS friendly?
As small businesses embrace Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and their integration with social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, the job application landscape has evolved significantly. With the increasing number of ATS options available, each with its unique set of rules, it's essential for job seekers to understand how to make their resumes stand out in the digital crowd.
One thing is certain - AI algorithms have become more sophisticated, and candidates are now ranked on a broader range of criteria than ever before. To shed some light on this topic, we'll take a closer look at Google Hire, a prime example of how recruiters are leveraging technology to identify potential candidates who match their job requirements.
But let's not overcomplicate things! In this episode, we'll follow the simple acronym ATS to guide you through the key steps in creating an ATS-friendly resume.
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We’ll dive deep into this very complex issue that will continue to be relevant for the next several years. Today, we’ll even talk about practical considerations in your career if you are being affected.
Today, I brought on Sonja “Dynamo” Price.
She’s an amazing veteran of the Career Warrior Podcast
…and with over 15 years of experience in Career and Leadership consulting, Sonja has worked with a wide range of clients including Amazon, Facebook, Google, HBO, and numerous other organizations.
Sonja has a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Organizational Development and is a Certified Career and Executive Coach.
She trained with Al Gore to become a Climate Reality Leader and is actively engaged with the Seattle Board of Conscious Capitalism.
She is passionate about empowering professionals to accelerate their career success, become financially free, and make a positive impact around the world. In her downtime, she enjoys skiing, playing piano, and geeking out over strategy board games.
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Today I brought on legendary CWP repeat guest, Maya Grossman.
Maya is a Career Coach, 2x VP of marketing and a best selling author.
She spent 15 years in the corporate world growing from an individual contributor to a VP, achieving 10 promotions in 15 years, and working for some of the best companies in the world (Microsoft and Google).
Now Maya teaches ambitious professionals how to level up into executive roles, make quantum leaps in their careers and earn high 6 figures, without working harder.
Whether you're just starting your professional journey or you've been in the career “matrix” for years, understanding these truths can be a game-changer.
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Welcome to the Career Warrior Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into three often forgotten things to help you cut down time in your job search.
First, we explore the concept of the "Master Resume." While targeted resumes are crucial, did you know that it shouldn't consume a significant amount of your time? Discover the power of creating a stellar master resume and learn how to tailor specific areas based on your audience.
Next, we delve into the realm of energy management. Learn how to optimize your productivity by blocking time when your energy levels are at their peak, particularly in the mornings. We'll share valuable insights on how to leverage this heightened energy to tackle important tasks, such as reaching out to potential connections, refining your resume, and submitting applications for the jobs you truly care about.
Our third topic covers the game-changing option of utilizing a professional resume service. We understand that crafting a compelling resume can be time-consuming, but it doesn't have to be. Discover how a reputable resume service can save you precious hours in the writing process, allowing you to focus on other crucial aspects of your job search.
Join us on this episode of the Career Warrior Podcast as we equip you with actionable strategies to master your job search efficiently.
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In a LinkedIn Live event held on June 28th, Matt and Chris Villanueva explore the burning questions and challenges that job seekers bring to the table. Whether you're currently in the job market or planning to dive in soon, this episode promises valuable content that can enhance your job search strategies.
We discuss topics like the infamous "black hole" of online applications, the complex world of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and the importance of tailoring your application for the human touch. We also delve into the significance of persistence, accessing the hidden job market, handling rejections, and coping with low response rates.
Moreover, we embrace the game-like approach to job seeking, encouraging you to track your progress, seek continual improvements, reward yourself, and take necessary breaks to maintain your motivation and mental well-being. We touch upon the time-consuming nature of versioning and offer insights into the bucket principle, which helps you allocate time efficiently between major revisions and quick tweaks.
Tune in to this episode for a dynamic discussion on job search concerns. Gain valuable insights, gather practical tips, and be inspired to tackle the job market with renewed vigor.
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In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the realm of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to unravel the misconceptions and reveal the big ugly truth behind them. Join us as Chris debunks the folklore surrounding ATS and shed light on the complexities of the recruitment process that often get oversimplified.
Contrary to popular belief, finding matching candidates through an ATS is not as simple as dragging and dropping keywords and comparing them to the job posting. There's more to applicant screening than just analyzing resumes; knockout questions and filters embedded within the application form fields play a crucial role as well.
But here's the ultimate revelation: ATS don't actually eliminate candidates from consideration; it's the humans behind the scenes who make the final decisions. We discuss the importance of getting your resume physically in the hands of a decision-maker (DM) and emphasize the need for a human-first focus in the recruitment process.
Join us for an enlightening discussion that shatters the myths and exposes the realities of Applicant Tracking Systems. Gain a deeper understanding of how ATS fit into the recruitment landscape and uncover the essential strategies for navigating this complex system to land your dream job.
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Today I brought on Katy McElroy, Managing Editor of Let’s Eat, Grandma.
In today's episode, we're privileged to tap into Katy’s wealth of knowledge and experience as we explore what it truly means to work with a professional resume writer. From the concept of teaming up with a professional - to demystifying the intricacies of resume editing, Katy will guide us through the resume writing process as well as how to make the decision of whether or not to work with a professional.
So, whether you're a job seeker aiming to revamp your resume or a professional seeking insights into the world of content editing and project management, this episode promises to be an exciting journey. Join me as we sit down with the brilliant Katy McElroy to give some character, color, and voice behind the resume writing process.
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The episode kicks off with the fundamental principles of clarity and demonstrating value. We stress that regardless of whether your experience is contract-based, it is crucial to showcase your ability to perform the job at hand.
Next, we explore the nuances of presenting contract work on your resume. Transparency is a key aspect, and we discuss various strategies to highlight the contractual nature of your previous roles. One approach we recommend is placing the words "Contract Work" in parentheses next to your job title, not only to provide clarity but also to counter any assumptions of job hopping. Additionally, we explore the benefits of using a two-tier resume format when you have held multiple roles, allowing you to clearly distinguish between full-time and contract experiences.
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This is episode 300!
When we're stuck in our home office, staring at our old resume, it feels like we're walking alone in our job search. We start to think all the pressure is on us to come up with something brilliant that can land our next job.
Well, I'm here to put an end to that discouraging feeling right now.
Recently, Anabelle Weissinger collaborated with our resume writing team to compile 5 top tips to assist you in your job search. Use them as a starting point in your resume-building journey.
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Welcome to the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast. If your goal is to transition to more meaningful work, achieve better pay, or reach that flow state at work – this is your podcast. I am Chris Villanueva, the founder of Let’s Eat, Grandma, the resume-writing service that puts customers first. Today, I’m telling you 1 Thing Most People Aren't Including On Their Resumes That They SHOULD. Listen: You’re going to want to listen to this episode if you want your resume to stand out.
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Our company has combed through countless resumes, spoken with hiring managers, and analyzed industry trends to bring you the most relevant and up-to-date insights. So, if you're ready to take your resume from ordinary to extraordinary, you've come to the right place!
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First, we'll dive into the “Visibility Effect” and discuss some of the best ways to get noticed in the workplace. We'll explore strategies such as creating a personal brand, networking, and taking on leadership roles. Our expert guest will provide actionable advice on how to increase your visibility and make a lasting impression.
Next, we'll discuss the challenges that many individuals face when trying to gain the confidence and respect of their colleagues and managers. We'll explore strategies such as building relationships, speaking up in meetings, and seeking feedback. Our guest will share tips on how to communicate effectively and assertively to gain the respect of your peers.
Our amazing REPEAT guest is Janine Esbrand, the founder of Career Change Makers, TEDx Speaker, Podcast Host and former lawyer. Since stepping off the corporate lawyer treadmill, life looks very different for Janine. She has spent the past 7 seven years helping female professionals take ownership of their careers. It is her mission to help women to transition into work that they want to do rather than coast along doing work that they feel they should do. Janine has blended her expertise as a career and executive coach with her 10 years' experience as a professional working woman to guide clients through a simple and impactful process to loving work and life.
Whether you're looking for a new job or seeking to advance in your current role, gaining visibility is key to achieving your career goals. Join us as we explore the world of career empowerment and discover how to gain the visibility you need to succeed. Tune in to our podcast for actionable strategies and insights that can help you take charge of your professional journey.
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If you feel like you’re trapped – whether that be through not having the “perfect background” or feeling like your economic situation is holding you back, you need to listen to this episode.
- You may be struggling right now because you believe more strongly in the barriers right in front of you.
- Or you may (like many others) believe that there is a straight highway to success, and you don’t see yourself on that road. You feel like you’re in the grass on the side. This episode is going to shift your mindset and provoke thought to help you succeed.
Nitzan Pelman is a three-time social impact entrepreneur whose life mission is to create economic opportunity for hidden and overlooked talent. She founded Climb Hire in 2019 as a way to generate upward mobility for people earning below livable wage. Climb Hire’s program model is based on Nitzan’s first-hand research as an Entrepreneur in Residence at LinkedIn, where she studied the powerful role that social networks can play in securing living wage jobs. Early in her career she worked at the Department of Education in New York City, KIPP, and Teach for America.
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We'll talk about how this mindset can help you take control of your career trajectory and set yourself up for success.
We'll also explore some strategies to start taking ownership of your career. We'll cover topics such as networking, skill development, and personal branding. Our expert guest will share tips on how to create a career plan that aligns with your values and goals.
Finally, we'll dive into how to help clients set clear career goals and develop a strategy to achieve them. We'll discuss the importance of identifying your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Our guest will provide actionable advice on how to create a roadmap to achieve your career objectives.
Our guest is Janine Esbrand, the founder of Career Change Makers, TEDx Speaker, Podcast Host, and former lawyer. Since stepping off the corporate lawyer treadmill, life looks very different for Janine. She has spent the past 7 seven years helping female professionals take ownership of their careers. It is her mission to help women to transition into work that they want to do rather than coast along doing work that they feel they should do. Janine has blended her expertise as a career and executive coach with her 10 years of experience as a professional working woman to guide clients through a simple and impactful process to loving work and life.
Join us as we explore the world of career empowerment and discover how to become the CEO of your own career. Tune in to our podcast for actionable strategies and insights that can help you take charge of your professional journey.
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On today's episode of Let's Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, we're diving into the world of LinkedIn and discussing what your About section should include. As a member of the LinkedIn Podcast Academy and have helped thousands of people with their LinkedIn profiles, we have a wealth of knowledge to share on this topic.
The About section on your LinkedIn profile is arguably the best section to showcase who you are and engage with potential connections. Unfortunately, many people fall into the trap of simply listing their current job and skills, missing out on the opportunity to share their unique stories.
From sharing your journey to highlighting your passions and values, we explore all the elements that make a great About section. So, whether you're looking to transition to more meaningful work or simply want to make a stronger impression on LinkedIn, this episode has everything you need to know.
To wrap things up, we offer a call to action for listeners to hop on LinkedIn, connect with us, and ask for an honest assessment of their own About section. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to take your LinkedIn profile to the next level!
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Are cover letters dead in 2023? While many may argue that cover letters are no longer necessary, I believe that they can be one of the most powerful parts of a job application if written exceptionally well. Cover letters can provide a platform to showcase soft skills, which are important in any job application.
I also advised job seekers to research the company they are applying to and find creative ways to show their soft skills rather than just stating them. Cover letters can also give more context to career transitioners and explain why they are making the switch.
I provided two examples of cover letters to illustrate how to make them stand out. So, if you're looking to make your job application stand out, this is the episode for you.
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We start with a fun analogy, likening your resume to a taco with various ingredients. Our host shares some valuable insights from John and Katy, leaders on his team, on how to think about your skills. They emphasize the importance of recent, relevant, and required skills. They advise omitting skills that you learned a long time ago and haven't applied in a decade.
Our episode today also stresses the importance of focusing your resume on one target job description and ensuring that all the skills on the job description are also in your resume. He suggests tweaking your resume to include all the skills related to the job you want.
Finally, we discuss how to include skills on your resume. While it's best to have a skills section that includes the required skills for ATS purposes, it's also important to provide evidence of how you used your skills to accomplish a specific goal that made a measurable impact on the company in your Professional Experience bullet points.
To learn more about crafting a winning resume, tune in to this episode of the Let's Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to our show and stay tuned for upcoming episodes on topics like cover letters and LinkedIn about sections. If you need more help with your applications, visit Let's Eat, Grandma and leave us a review.
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Human connection is more important than ever. In a chaotic job search landscape that's becoming increasingly digital, it can be easy to rely solely on online job boards and applications when looking for a job. However, research has shown that personal connections can play a significant role in landing your dream job.
If you're currently job hunting or looking to take your career to the next level, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in to the Career Warrior Podcast to learn how to use human connection to your advantage in your job search.
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Should you stay or leave your company? Before you make any moves, you GOTTA listen to this episode first.
We are now co-branded with LinkedIn so you will see LinkedIn Present on a lot of our content now. Help keep the conversation going by connecting with me on LinkedIn and commenting on these podcast episodes.
Today we have unreleased content that comes from my conversation with Tessa White. Should you stay or leave your company? Before you make any moves, you GOTTA listen to this episode first.
Tessa White the go-to career expert published in Forbes, Wall Street Times, Good Morning America, and USA Today. She is known to more than 1,000,000 TikTok and Instagram followers as “The Job Doctor,”and you can find her under both platforms under @jobdoctortessa, which I’ll link within the description.
She has a book out called The Unspoken Truths of Career Success (HarperCollins Leadership, 2/28/23) to teach how to avoid career layoffs and traps and achieve greater wealth speaking directly to the Millenial and Gen Z audience who are competing for jobs at a rate not seen since World War II.
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This is what to consider before using OpenAI or writing a ChatGPT resume. In today's episode, we will be discussing some important tips that you should keep in mind before writing your ChatGPT resume.
We will discuss some common mistakes that people make while writing their ChatGPT resumes. We will also provide some tips on how to avoid these mistakes and make your resume stand out from the crowd. We hope that the tips and advice we provided in this episode will help you create a strong and effective resume that will help you land your dream job. Remember, a well-written resume can make all the difference, so take the time to create one that truly showcases your skills and experience.
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Before we get into today’s episode, I have breaking news. The Career Warrior Podcast has just teamed up with LinkedIn to join the pilot of their new program, the LinkedIn Podcast Academy. What does that mean? It means I am making a commitment to you, dear listener, to better engage with you and improve this show. We will be increasing to weekly episodes now, so if you’re subscribed, you will see a new episode every Monday morning. It also means you will see the logo LinkedIn presents on our show – because they are co-branded with us now! [Talk about how this means a lot]. So please subscribe to the show and make sure you’re following both myself and Let’s Eat, Grandma on LinkedIn to get the most out of the experience.
Today, I brought on Tessa White also known as the Job Doctor.
Tessa White is a former Fortune 50 executive and a 25-year human capital expert for fast-growth companies and mergers and acquisition strategies and is now the go-to career expert published in Forbes, Wall Street Times, Good Morning America, and USA Today. She also was recently named one of 2022’s top entrepreneurs to be inspired by in USA Today.
She is known to more than 1,000,000 TikTok and Instagram followers as “The Job Doctor,”and you can find her under both platforms under @jobdoctortessa, which I’ll link within the description.
Tessa heard the cry for help and has created a much-needed guidebook with The Unspoken Truths of Career Success (HarperCollins Leadership, 2/28/23) to teach how to avoid career layoffs and traps and achieve greater wealth speaking directly to the Millenial and Gen Z audience who are competing for jobs at a rate not seen since World War II.
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According to a recent stat, 35.5 million people have been hired by one of their LinkedIn connections. Are you connecting with the right people to move your job search forward? In today's episode we'll discuss the three types of people you should be connecting with on LinkedIn. And when it comes to the platform, is it more about quality or quantity? We'll cover this as well.
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- https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/how-to-find-recruiters-on-linkedin-how-to-contact-recruiters-on-linkedin/
- https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/building-linkedin-connections/
- https://shows.acast.com/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/46-who-should-i-connect-with-on-linkedin-tom-powner
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Today I brought on Emily Rezkalla!
Emily is a Toronto native residing in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. After receiving a job offer from every interview she’s completed in a variety of industries (Consulting, Policy, HR, Accounting, Research, etc), she decided to take her knowledge online in the form of content creation on TikTok. Emily’s content, as well as her 1:1 coaching, has helped hundreds of thousands of people with their job search, interview prep, salary negotiations, resume writing, networking, and confidence. She currently has 123k followers on TikTok with an average of 500 daily profile views on average and 100k average video views per day across my content. Follow her on TikTok @coachemrez
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If your goal is to transition to more meaningful work, achieve better pay, or reach that flow state at work – this is your podcast. I am Chris Villanueva, the founder of Let’s Eat, Grandma, the world’s best resume-writing service. You can connect with me by following me on LinkedIn; just make sure to send a personalized connection request letting me know why you subscribed to this show.
Bonehead companies finally get what was coming to them – layoffs and all of us are being impacted. Thousands of jobs have been cut across the board with many of them taking place in the tech sector. But why is this happening? What is the scale of this? How can you deal with this as a job seeker to make sure that your livelihood is protected?
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Today, I brought on Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting. Not only is he an expert in the field, but he’s also a friend of mine based here in Austin, Texas.
Dr. Benjamin Ritter is a leadership and empowerment coach with an incredible amount of speaking experience under his belt, including a TEDx Talk on finding purpose at work. He’s a national speaker, podcaster, author, consultant, mentor, and teacher, and he’s passionate about guiding others in finding, creating, and sustaining a career they love. I told Ben I wanted to have a lot of fun in this episode, so I hope you’re ready for the entertainment as well as the informational content.
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Welcome to the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast where our goal is not only to help you land your dream job but to help you live your best life. It’s the first episode of the new year, and we’re covering four resume trends you need to know about for 2023!
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https://news.linkedin.com/about-us#Statistics
https://linkedin.github.io/career-explorer/
https://www.fastcompany.com/90828521/5-resume-trends-that-will-take-hold-2023-and-how-use-them-yourself
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-you-need-know-skills-based-hiring-andrew-seaman/
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While the landscape has changed dramatically over the last few years, you may ask: which best practices for job seekers have not changed? For example, if I’m being told that networking is the best way to land jobs, what does that actually mean in an increasingly virtual world? Well, in this episode for the first time, we’ll cover the wonderful world of virtual hiring, and we’ll uncover some tips to help you land more interviews.
Today I brought on Steve Edwards, founder of Premier Virtual, an innovative company helping businesses host successful virtual hiring events. According to Steve, virtual hiring events are an essential component of any recruitment effort, and his team is committed to help usher in this new era.
After 4 years of jumping out of planes in the Army he moved to attend FAU and eventually start his own platform.
As a leader in the industry, the Premier Virtual platform has helped more than 50,000 companies connect with nearly 1 million job seekers and hosted over 7,000 virtual hiring events, and this number is growing daily. They have earned prestigious awards and Premier Virtual also has licensing agreements with almost 200 Workforce Development Boards across the Country. The US Army, many National Guard units, and several Veteran organizations use the Premier Virtual platform.
So as you can see… this is going to be a very impactful episode for those looking to try something new and diversify their job search portfolio.
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Today, I’d love to offer you a dose of much-needed encouragement and motivation if you’re applying for jobs at this time. My message today is simple: persist and recalibrate.
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If you feel like you’re stuck in a rut, this just could be your episode. We’ll cover what it means to break your career and how to do it properly. We’ll also look at how to view your life as a portfolio of options, and we’ll cover a few other things that will help you maximize your success as a career warrior.
Today I brought on Michael Gardon, CEO of Rejoin Media and Host of CareerCloud Radio.
Michael is a former trader turned entrepreneur, who also holds an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship. He has built a career in online media previously holding roles at Money.com, and Reviews.com, and was Managing Editor at The Simple Dollar. Mike is widely quoted in media including Good Financial Cents, The Huffington Post, Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo News, Ask Men, Authority Magazine, Reviews.com, The Simple Dollar, and has been featured on various local news stations. Mike runs his business remotely with his team scattered across the U.S. Right now, Mike resides in the beautiful Midwest with his wife and 3 young boys, and the family is building their side hustle, Quote Book.
Let’s get right to it. I’m looking forward to this episode, and I know that if you’re listening to these words right now, you’ll be sure to have some aha moments of your own in the next 30 minutes.
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Welcome to the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast where our goal is not only to help you land your dream job but to help you live your best life. I am Chris Villanueva, the co-founder, and CEO of Let's Eat, Grandma, ranked by The Balance as the best resume service for job seekers. If you have heard anything from the recruiting space, it's that you need to create a targeted resume that speaks to the job you're applying for. While this is generally sound advice, it leaves many job seekers confused about how many resumes they actually need.
Well in this episode, I can confidently say I will provide the right answer for you, and I'll even go above and beyond in giving you the most effective way to create and organize your resumes. This advice will work if you're crafting your resume yourself or if you're using a resume service like Let's Eat, Grandma.
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I’m so excited for this episode, and it is my guarantee that if you listen carefully, you will take something home today that will advance your career.
We’ll cover some great questions:
- How do you get recognition for what I’m doing at work?
- What are some ways I can boost my presence online?
- How and when do I ask for the raise?
Today, I brought on Sonja “Dynamo” Price.
Yes, so good that she’s joined us twice!
…And with over 15 years of experience in Career and Leadership consulting, Sonja has worked with a wide range of clients including Amazon, Facebook, Google, HBO, and numerous other organizations.
Sonja has a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Organizational Development and is a Certified Career and Executive Coach.
She trained with Al Gore to become a Climate Reality Leader and is actively engaged with the Seattle Board of Conscious Capitalism.
She is passionate about empowering professionals to accelerate their career success, to become financially free, and to make a positive impact around the world. In her downtime, she enjoys skiing, playing piano, and geeking out over strategy board games.
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Listen, I understand that things are not so straightforward in life. For example, you may have no experience within a given field, and then an entry-level position calls your name – but with the prerequisite of having 3-5 years of experience. Or maybe you’re applying for positions that require experience, but you feel like you’re dealing with ageism. Oh, the irony! So today we’ll unpack those burning questions with a really amazing guest who knows her stuff.
Her name is Andrea Gerson, founder of Resume Scripter. Andrea has 15 years of experience working with professionals at all stages of their careers to find clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of energy around their work. As a top-ranked career expert who has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, the Chicago Tribune, and Recruiter.com, Andrea empowers job-seekers to leverage their strengths to reach their professional potential.
Andrea graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She then went on to earn her Master's degree in Social Work at NYU while working full-time as a career counselor in the NYC non-profit sector. It was during this time that she founded Resume Scripter, and since then she has created impactful resumes for nearly 7,500 professionals. Many of her clients have secured competitive roles at top organizations including Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and the United Nations.
So let’s geek out about resumes. I know that this will be a fun and informative conversation for anyone looking to take up their resume to the next level.
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Today, I wanted to tackle some fun and juicy topics:
- Does generation matter when it comes to my career and job search?
- How has the pandemic impacted generational issues at work?
- What are some mistakes that are preventing me from getting hired?
Today I brought on Lindsey Pollak.
Lindsey Pollak is a New York Times bestselling author and a leading career and workplace expert. She is the author of four career and workplace advice books including her latest, Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work. Her speaking audiences and consulting clients have included more than 250 corporations, law firms, conferences and universities. For six years she served as an official ambassador for LinkedIn, and her advice and opinions have appeared in such media outlets as The TODAY Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN and NPR. Lindsey is a graduate of Yale University and is based in New York City.
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Today, I wanted to tackle some fun and juicy topics:
- Does generation matter when it comes to my career and job search?
- How has the pandemic impacted generational issues at work?
- What are some mistakes that are preventing me from getting hired?
Today I brought on Lindsey Pollak.
Lindsey Pollak is a New York Times bestselling author and a leading career and workplace expert. She is the author of four career and workplace advice books including her latest, Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work. Her speaking audiences and consulting clients have included more than 250 corporations, law firms, conferences and universities. For six years she served as an official ambassador for LinkedIn, and her advice and opinions have appeared in such media outlets as The TODAY Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN and NPR. Lindsey is a graduate of Yale University and is based in New York City.
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Hey Career Warriors, need a dose of inspiration? Today, we decided to do something a bit different. As you know the Career Warrior Podcast is chock full of strategies and techniques to help you get noticed. But without a strong dose of motivation, your job search will fall flat.
We did a special episode with motivational as well strategic words of wisdom from some hall of fame podcast guests. Plug in your headphones, go for a walk and listen to this episode as you think. Do it once. Do it twice. And this is my advice. Keep moving forward.
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Hey Career Warriors, need a dose of inspiration? Today, we decided to do something a bit different. As you know the Career Warrior Podcast is chock full of strategies and techniques to help you get noticed. But without a strong dose of motivation, your job search will fall flat.
We did a special episode with motivational as well strategic words of wisdom from some hall of fame podcast guests. Plug in your headphones, go for a walk and listen to this episode as you think. Do it once. Do it twice. And this is my advice. Keep moving forward.
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We’ll look ahead to the future and discuss the most important things that you should consider when applying for jobs and moving forward in your career.
To cover that topic, I brought on the legendary Jennifer McClure – CEO of Unbridled Talent & DisruptHR!
Jennifer McClure is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and high-performance coach who works with leaders to leverage their influence, increase their impact, and accelerate results.
Frequently recognized as a global influencer and expert on the future of work, Jennifer has decades of in-the-trenches leadership and executive experience working in and with startups, privately held companies, and Fortune 500 organizations in a variety of industries.
As a top-rated keynote speaker, Jennifer has shared her insights with thousands of leaders at conferences and corporate events around the world with a long list of clients including Procter & Gamble, General Electric, IBM, and many more.
Jennifer is also the Chief Excitement Officer of DisruptHR, a global community designed to move collective thinking forward when it comes to talent in the workplace, and she hosts a weekly podcast – Impact Makers with Jennifer McClure.
So as you can see, Jennifer is going to be awesome. I’m really grateful to have her on, because we’re going to stir up a fun and hopefully inspirational episode to get you thinking about your future.
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Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in a concise episode. I went back on Reddit, in which my love/hate relationship has never been seen before on the internet. And I’m going to answer the HOTTEST Reddit Questions that were asked on Reddit.
And man these questions are hot.
They are so hot, in fact, my friends at Sriracha are cowering in fear. These questions are so hot: Nelly had to write a song about it in 2002. These questions are so hot that Leonardo Di Caprio and George Clooney had to take a lesson out of their book. These questions are so hot, that my fellow Texans stopped complaining about this miserable summer.
You’ll hear questions like
- It is okay to say you left a job due to personal issues?
- Storytelling - how do you incorporate it?
- How do I stand out?
- Is it okay to lie on job responsibilities?
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Today I brought on Virginia Franco. If you’re a job seeker you probably have seen her posting
meaningful content on LinkedIn.
Virginia Franco is a multi-certified Executive Resume and LinkedIn Writer – and a Coach and
Storyteller whose documents help clients to land interviews.
She founded Virginia Franco Resumes years ago when recognizing that her years of corporate
communications, journalism, and social work offered a unique understanding of how people read,
communicate and share information.
She’s also the co-founder of Job Search Journey, the first digital marketplace for job search,
to provide job seekers access to high-quality, highly-affordable job search tools from industry
experts. She’s shared job search insight as the host of the Resume Storyteller podcast and in various
leading publications and podcasts.
So as you can see, Virginia is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help
you out if you’re struggling with cutting that resume down and updating it for today’s job search.
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Today we’re addressing how to recession-proof your resume.
- Maybe you were laid off.
- Maybe you’re in fear because you’ve heard talk of inflation, recession, other words ending in the shin— and the media seems to make it worse!
Well, we’re here for you. We’ll discuss how to bounce back from any job so you can be the resilient job seeker I know you are. We’ll cover strategies on how to prepare your resume if the time comes.
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I’m Chris Villanueva, the host of this podcast and co-founder of Let’s Eat, Grandma, a resume service designed to help job seekers get more interviews.
Listen up. You’re probably including too much on your resume.
Yes, you. I’m actually talking to you. Because you are an accomplished son of a gun who has done a lot in your career. You’re listening to this podcast because you’re a go-getter. You’re listening to this podcast because you are a career warrior. And that comes with a risk, which is the likelihood that you have too much on your resume.
Well, today we’re going to discuss why you should only include 10% of yourself on your resume, and how that will ironically make you stand out. I sat down again with David Fano, serial entrepreneur and former WeWork executive. His latest venture, Teal, helps people optimize their job search by providing the level of tooling and infrastructure that companies have but for the individual professional. In just over a year, Teal has grown to a community of over 65,000 users committed to advancing their careers.
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Today I brought on David Fano.
David Fano is a serial entrepreneur, former WeWork executive, and ex-architect who has made it his mission to help people navigate their careers with confidence. His latest venture, Teal, helps people optimize their job search by providing the level of tooling and infrastructure that companies have but for the individual professional. In just over a year, Teal has grown to a community of over 65,000 users committed to advancing their careers.
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Today we’re covering resume do’s and don’ts.
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Today I brought on Austin Belcak.
Austin is the founder of CultivatedCulture.com where he helps people land jobs they love without traditional experience and without applying online. He was also recently named a LinkedIn Top Voice of 2022!
So as you can see, Austin is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with standing out from the pack.
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In today’s minisode, you’re going to find out because we’re going to do something a little different. I wanted to highlight some of my favorite career pivots in recent history. Since I know a lot of our listeners and clients are making a change, I wanted to let you know that you are in good company and to encourage your boldness. Or perhaps you’re not looking to make a great career pivot, but you are looking for something different in your life. A promotion. A different job. A different lifestyle. Rest assured, this is the episode for you.
During this episode, you’ll hear some short bios of these three incredibly notable people with a focus on the career change they made. My hope is that you’ll be left with more hope and confidence as you embark on your own career change.
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If you couldn’t tell by now, a fundamental shift is happening in the workforce. And that’s an increased emphasis on skills. And now, job seekers need to step up, acquire those skills, and land their dream job.
Maybe you’re not happy with where you’re at right now, and you believe it’s time for a change and to learn a new skill that will get you paid well.
Well now’s the time.
Today, I brought on Lisa Gevelber.
Lisa Gevelber is Google's Chief Marketing Officer for the Americas and the founder and head of Grow with Google, the company's tech skilling initiative. Over the last 5 years, Lisa has expanded Grow with Google around the globe, reaching millions of people with tech skills for their careers, small business, and life. Lisa is committed to helping build the next generation of talent.
So as you can see, Lisa is going to be just awesome, and this episode is all about skilling up and why you should do so right now.
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In today’s power-packed minisode, I’ll be covering the 3 LinkedIn updates for this year that I think are relevant for job seekers. Listen up: there was an article published by LinkedIn that highlighted the 20+ new LinkedIn features, but I wanted to sift through the noise and focus on 3 features that are relevant specifically to the job seeker. In today’s episode, I will cover why these features are important for you to know about and what specifically you should do about them.
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What does it mean to be a job hopper? How do employers view job-hopping? How do I address it on a resume or an interview? In today's minisode, I bring you some brand new content with my guest Biron Clark, Founder at Careersidekick.com
Biron Clark is a former executive recruiter and job search expert. His website, Career Sidekick, is read by more than one million people per month. He has been advising job seekers since 2012 to think differently in their job search and land high-paying, competitive jobs. You can follow him on LinkedIn by searching for Biron Clark and heading on over to Career Sidekick.com. Well, what do you do if you think you might be a job hopper?
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Today I brought on Dr. Eli Joseph, author, educator, and TEDx speaker.
Dr. Eli Joseph currently serves as a faculty member at Columbia University and Queens College and as a partner and medical examiner at ExamOne, a Quest Diagnostics company. Using rejection to fuel his professional achievements, he earned a bachelor’s degree at the age of 20, a master’s degree at 21, and a doctorate degree while teaching at an Ivy League institution at 24.
As a partner at ExamOne, Dr. Joseph works with the nation’s top insurance firms, including AIG, Prudential, William Penn, and John Hancock. His new book, The Perfect Rejection Resume: A Reader’s Guide to Building a Career Through Failure (February 15, 2022), compiles lessons about failure from his own life experiences and those of seven influential thought leaders.
So as you can see, Dr. Eli Joseph is going to be just awesome, and this episode is really going to dig deep into how you can turn your failures into golden opportunities.
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Today I brought Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill – who was named a 2022 LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search & Careers.
Nii Ato is a holistic career coach who helps ambitious professionals of color successfully navigate their job search while remaining authentic to themselves. Nii Ato holds master’s level training in mental health counseling, allowing him to provide holistic support by creating space for the personal, professional, & psychological in his work with clients.
He has over 10 years of experience in the career development space, including 5+ years as the Sr. Career Advisor at Ivy Exec, an online professional development platform. Through this platform, he provided job search, resume, and career guidance to over 5,000 global clients.
Nii Ato was born in London, raised in New York City, finished high school in Accra, Ghana, and spent a full year studying abroad in Paris. He is a husband and a father to a wonderful 9-year old girl.
So as you can see, Nii Ato is going to be just awesome, and in this episode, we’re going deep to help you have the best job search possible.
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Articles that flesh out the impact of gender, personality, & culture in the job search:
How Culture Impacts Talking About Your Achievements
3 Ways Personality, Gender, & Culture Impact How You Write Your Resume
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Perhaps you’ve recently made the leap to a different career or are considering doing so. How do you approach the resume, interview, or negotiation so you can nail your job search? Well, in this episode we answer that and so much more, so listen up!
Today I brought on Angela Copeland, vice president of marketing at Recruiter.com. Angela has been helping guide people to land the job of their dreams for years. She is the author of the syndicated newspaper column Career Corner and the career book ‘Breaking the Rules and Getting the Job’. Angela is also a frequent contributor on Action News 5 and has been featured on a number of top-tier publications including The Wall Street Journal, Glassdoor, Forbes, and Business Insider. Feel free to check out her TEDx Talk titled, ‘How I Broke the Rules and Found My Perfect Job."
So as you can see, Angela is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to address your career change with confidence.
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In today's minisode, our guest has a pretty hot take: why you should consider changing jobs every 2 to 3 years. I sat down with Sonja "Dynamo" Price who recommends that employees change positions often in order to achieve greater long-term mobility and pay in their careers. Sonja has over 15 years of experience in Career and Leadership consulting, and has worked with a wide range of clients including Amazon, Facebook, Google, and HBO. Check this conversation out, and I hope you find it to be equally as interesting as I did.
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Today I brought on Biron Clark, Founder at Careersidekick.com
Biron Clark is a former executive recruiter and job search expert. His website, Career Sidekick, is read by more than one million people per month. He has been advising job seekers since 2012 to think differently in their job search and land high-paying, competitive jobs.
So as you can see, Biron is going to be just stellar, and this episode is going to really help you make the best decision you can when evaluating multiple job offers.
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Today I brought on Ivan Estrada, Real Estate Entrepreneur and Creator of the Brand With Ecosystem.
Ivan Estrada is an inspirational business leader and top-ranked real estate entrepreneur. He has been featured on NBC’s Open House, HGTV’s House Hunters, and Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing, as well as in the Los Angeles Times and Forbes. He is the author of the new book, Brand With Purpose: Find Your Passion, Stay True to Your Story, and Accelerate Your Career.
Estrada is also part of a selected cohort of top entrepreneurs for the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative. He is currently a member of the Advisory Council at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles and was a former president of the Los Angeles LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Estrada lends his expertise as a mentor to universities and various community organizations such as the Social Justice Learning Institute and Youth Business Alliance.
So as you can see, Ivan is going to be just amazing, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’ve also struggled with career opportunities because of how other people viewed your race, gender, sexuality, disability, or other identities. Now is the time to own your identity and find your purpose!
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Today, I brought on Diana YK Chan. With over 15 years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience, Diana is a former Recruiter turned Executive Career Coach, Speaker, and Trainer at My Marketability. She was recently just named a LinkedIn Top Voice for Job Searching and Careers for 2022.
Having worked with over 1000 diverse clients globally at all levels, Diana helps ambitious professionals, leaders, and executives design the next chapter of their life, navigate transformational career changes, and land incredible opportunities with a higher income at top companies in technology, consulting, financial services, CPG, pharmaceutical and many more. She’s an expert at distinguishing people’s unique brand values, mastering their messages, and communicating with confidence to gain a competitive edge. JobScan named her one of the Top 10 Job Search Experts to follow on LinkedIn. She’s also been featured in Forbes, LinkedIn News, and HuffPost.
So as you can see, Diana is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you to stand out as top talent within your respective industry.
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Listen, there’s no doubt that there is a major socioeconomic shift going on right now with a record number of people quitting their jobs. With that change comes a great opportunity for every single job seeker listening to this podcast right now: The chance for personal and professional transformation – an opportunity for you to do more of what you want to do, to have a better lifestyle, better pay, working environments. And that is what we are going to talk about today.
Today I brought on Sonja “Dynamo” Price.
With over 15 years of experience in Career and Leadership consulting, Sonja has worked with a wide range of clients including Amazon, Facebook, Google, HBO, and numerous other organizations.
She has a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Organizational Development and is a Certified Career and Executive Coach.
She trained with Al Gore to become a Climate Reality Leader and is actively engaged with the Seattle Board of Conscious Capitalism.
She is passionate about empowering professionals to accelerate their career success, to become financially free, and to make a positive impact around the world. In her downtime, she enjoys skiing, playing piano, and geeking out over strategy board games.
You can learn more about her at https://dynamocareers.com/
So let’s talk about transformation today. I can’t wait to get into the conversation.
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Are you still struggling to get hired in this market when you keep hearing how great the market is for job seekers? Well hold on and hold fast, because I am here for you this episode. We’ll discuss exactly what’s going on and what you can do as a job seeker to get your mojo back and to get hired.
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Today I brought on Debra Wheatman.
Debra Wheatman is the founder and president of Careers Done Write, a personal branding company that provides services to job seekers who are proactive about managing their career planning efforts.
With her background in corporate human resources with well-respected companies such as Conde Nast, Martha Stewart Living, and Vault, Debra guides clients to establish and reach goals aligned with their professional needs. Debra works in career management, leadership strategy, interpersonal engagement, and much more. But a special note is that Debra is passionate about working with her clients as they pursue gratifying career choices.
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Today, we are going to delve into one of the most misunderstood elements of the job search: your cover letter…Because so many job seekers are writing them the wrong way, hurting their job search results big time. In this episode we’ll cover the following questions:
- Are cover letters broken?
- Why do I need a human voice in my cover letter?
- What’s the difference between a resume and a cover letter?
To tackle these questions, I brought on Tom Powner, founder of Career Thinker. Under that umbrella, he is a LinkedIn strategist, resume writer, job search & interview coach, and recruiter for sales, marketing, and HR professionals. I know Tom because we are both parts of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches. And perhaps most relevant to you job seekers-- I met Tom on LinkedIn.
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Why you will want to listen to this episode. [Rising from the ranks isn’t an easy feat to do and requires a lot of attitude and effort. This episode is all about Steve White’s journey from the projects to the board room. We’ll talk about how he eventually overcame so many life obstacles, and how you, too, can overcome them amidst a global pandemic.]
Today I brought on the amazing Steve White — businessman, philanthropist, and author.
Steve White was President of Comcast’s West Division for eleven years, launching his career in 1996 as Regional Vice President. He was responsible for all Comcast Cable operations in the Western U.S., leading nearly thirty thousand employees, serving almost ten million customers, and driving annual revenue of nearly $18 billion.
Giving back and paying it forward are two of Steve White’s life values. He has lived in Denver for more than 10 years and champions cause related to family and education, such as the Denver Scholarship Fund. Steve’s currently a member of the Colorado Forum, Executive Leadership Council (ELC), and the Delta Eta Boulé of Denver.
Steve White is authoring a new book titled, Uncompromising: How an Unwavering Commitment to Your Why Leads to an Impactful Life and a Lasting Legacy. This book explores the defining – often heart-wrenching – moments on Steve’s path from the housing projects to the president of Comcast West and how he positively made a difference in his life and for those around him.
So as you can see, Steve is going to be amazing as we’ll tackle head-on why people are resigning from their jobs even during the pandemic, and how we can be responsible for our own future!
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Today, we hear again from the amazing Shelley Piedmont about her insight on what a hiring manager or recruiter wants to see in a candidate.
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Today, we discuss how to begin thinking about what salary you should aim for next year.
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Boldness is a topic I’m really excited to dive into. [Man, this is so key for job seekers and if you want to get ahead in your career, if you want that promotion, if you want to get that job, and you want to feel GOOD doing it. Then this is your episode]
Today I brought on Fred Joyal, a #1 Amazon Bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur, and business advisor.
Along with a lucrative career in advertising and marketing, Fred co-founded the most successful dentist referral service in the country, 1-800-DENTIST, where he created an exceptional culture for his 250 employees. He has written two books on marketing for his industry, and has now published his third book, Superbold, teaching a systematic way to cultivate the superpower of boldness.
He once beat Sir Richard Branson in chess and was also a question on Jeopardy! He is an avid cyclist, a below-average tennis player, and an even worse golfer.
So as you can see, Fred is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with speeding up the job hunting process!
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Today I brought on the legendary Madeline Mann.
Madeline Mann is an HR & Recruiting leader who has built an audience of over half a million people and is known for her award-winning job search YouTube Channel, Self Made Millennial. Mann’s career coaching programs have led to thousands of success stories, and her work has been featured on ABC, Bloomberg, New York Times, and more. The Self Made Millennial was named a Top 5 Career Youtube Channel by Career Karma, and she currently has the #2 Career-Focused TikTok channel, second only to Gary V. himself.
So let’s talk about interviews. Because there’s so much more than meets the eye when it’s game time and you’re answering interview questions.
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Alright, listen: are you not getting the results you want with your job search? Is your drive to get what you want just not there anymore?
We’re going to have a different minisode than usual where I cover something a little bit different - being in the peak mental state you need to land a job and be successful in business or wherever you’re looking to grow in. And this is possibly the most important thing that you should have in life to drive your success.
Because I could talk to you all day about getting your resume past the ATS or how to have an attractive LinkedIn photo, but if your mind isn’t there, then you won’t do the best job with your resume or your LinkedIn profile. You’ll get there slower or worse, you’ll end up with the wrong job because you lacked the mental clarity. Today’s all about mental clarity because it’s something I’m passionate about. And at the end of the day, I want you to feel good.
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Today I brought on Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, the founder of the Career Rebel Academy.
Dr. Carol Parker Walsh is an award-winning certified career and personal brand strategist. She’s also an executive coach, A TEDx presenter, author, international keynote, and member of Forbes Coaches Council and Newsweek’s Expert Forum.
Carol leverages her J.D., Ph.D., and multiple certifications, along with her experience as an attorney to help driven female professionals and entrepreneurs do the meaningful work they’re meant to do in the world -- all this without sacrificing their years of success, hard work, and income.
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Today is all about the LinkedIn recommendation!
Maybe you’ve been dying to have a LinkedIn profile that stands out from the rest so you can start getting engagement with people who will propel your career forward. Maybe you want to get reached out to by recruiters. We’ll today we’re going to talk about what kinds of LinkedIn recommendations will drive your career forward -- but how to actually go out and get them.
By and large, having a solid LinkedIn profile is one of the best ways to differentiate yourself from others because the vast majority of profiles do not have solid recommendations. And I mean most.
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Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less. Today, we’re getting tactical and if you’re someone with solid career experience, then I’m going to show you exactly how to leverage that experience on a resume to beat out those without the experience.
For this episode specifically, we’ll be zooming in on the key achievements section and sharing with you how to write one tactfully.
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Today I brought on Dr. Tega Edwin, founder of Her Career Doctor. She founded this company with a strong vision to help women who are unhappy at work get clarity about who they are so they can find a fulfilling career that allows them to live on purpose, thrive in their zone of genius, and get paid a value-aligned salary. With a rich background, her advice comes with great weight. Her qualifications include a PhD in Counselor Education, a certification in Salary Negotiation, and she’s even a licensed professional counselor. You can find her on LinkedIn as Mary Tega Edwin, PhD, LPC and she’s on Twitter and Instagram as @hercareerdoctor
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What does power really mean? How does it affect you as a job seeker? Did we fail the job application because of lack of power?
Today, I brought on Tiziana Casciaro, a Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the Rotman School of Management of the University of Toronto.
Tiziana Casciaro’s research on interpersonal and organizational networks and power dynamics has received distinguished scientific achievement awards from the Academy of Management and has been covered in the New York Times, CNN, Fortune, and TIME.
She advises organizations and professionals across industries and has been recognized by Thinkers50 as a management thinker most likely to shape the future of how organizations are managed and led.
She just recently released a book called Power, for All: How It Really Works and Why It's Everyone's Business
So as you can see, Tiziana is perfect for this episode, and this episode is going to help you figure out where and how to find your power so you can land and thrive in your dream job.
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Sonal Bahl is an experienced HR Director and Career Strategist with a career spanning nearly two decades in senior HR positions.
She lived and worked in Chile, Belgium, France, India, and Uruguay. Sonal helped recruit, build and evolve highly talented teams for large companies like GE & PwC, midsize family-owned firms, and startups. She reviewed over 250,000 resumes and conducted over 5000 interviews
Sonal worked with CEOs and executive committees, and also with front-line employees.
This gives her a unique vantage point to help you with your career, no matter what situation you find yourself in now.
She holds an MBA from INSEAD, one of the leading business schools in the world.
But what’s most exciting is that she has been through challenges as a job seeker. You’ll hear from someone who has been there before as a job seeker and who was able to implement best practices to land 5 job offers during a recession. You’ll hear stories that bring those practices to life we will cover during this episode.
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Do spelling mistakes matter in your resume?
Today, I’m going to talk about spelling mistakes in your resume and give you a quick strategy you can implement to make sure your resume is free of all spelling mistakes.
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Welcome to the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast where our goal is not only to help you land your dream job but to help you live your best life. Today we have a minisode where I distill resume life lessons in 10 minutes or less. Today’s topic is SO important because, without it, there’s a good chance that someone’s going to throw your resume in the trash.
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Mental health is such an important issue because let’s be honest, the job search is tough. As a major transition, it can be one of the most stressful parts of life, and too many people are putting the focus on landing that next dream job and not enough focus on themselves. The result is often that we end up with more stress, and the job search can be prolonged even delaying our long term career happiness. Let’s turn that around today, by bringing the topic of wellbeing and mental health to the spotlight.
My amazing guest today is Kyle Elliott, the founder and career coach behind CaffeinatedKyle.com. As a result of working with Kyle, senior managers and executives have landed jobs at Facebook, LinkedIn, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and nearly every other Fortune 100/500 company you can think of. They have also found happiness.
With over a quarter of a million followers on LinkedIn, Kyle was awarded as a Top Job Search Expert to Follow on the platform. A trusted career expert, Kyle’s words have been featured on Forbes, Fast Company, The Muse, and The Ladders, among dozens of other leading publications. He is an official member of the invitation-only Forbes Coaches Council, a member of the Gay Coaches Alliance, and a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
Before we get into today’s show, I just wanted to tell those of you out there that as a constantly growing team, we are always looking to hire the best talent, including our all-star team of resume writers. If you love to simplify complex ideas, transform information into persuasive benefits, tell authentic and compelling stories, and help people improve their lives, you‘re the kind of person we’re looking for.
We invite you to learn more about how we help professionals around the world advance in their careers every day.
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You’ll see our open positions. Let the hiring manager know you came from the podcast, and I’m sure it will strengthen your application just a bit more.
Without further ado, here’s Kyle Elliott on how to take care of your wellbeing during a major period of transition.
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It may come as no surprise that the Applicant Tracking Systems or ATS is one of the most common concerns for job seekers. For that same reason, it’s one of the top topics with surrounding misconceptions being perpetuated by professionals in the resume writing industry. Well we’re here to team up with a LinkedIn Top voice and superstar to start busting some myths.
Kamara Toffolo is a resume writer, LinkedIn consultant, and job search strategist who helps her clients worldwide DARE to do work differently! Kamara has worked with high-achieving professionals from Canada, USA, UK, Australia, Japan, India, UAE, and Brazil, to name a few. Kamara was recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in 2020. She has been featured in major media including Forbes, Business Insider, Inc., The Wharton School Business Radio, and LinkedIn News among others.
So let’s get you the downright truth about the ATS, and by the end of this episode, we’re hoping that all of you will become insiders for how the system really works.
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Maybe you feel underpaid and you want to ask for that raise. Or maybe you’re looking for that next job and you want to come to the table ready to negotiate with your hiring manager.
In this episode, we’re not only going to cover the best questions you should think about in preparing but also how to manage the actual conversation. Whether you’re at the table or in the Zoom meeting, you’ll feel much more confident and ready to step up and actually land that dream compensation that you’ve been waiting for.
My next guest is someone who has done just that with her own clients.
Claudia Miller is a bilingual Career Coach & Host of her own Podcast 'Roadmap To The Executive Suite'. She helps serious professionals secure dream jobs, with dream salaries, at their dream companies -- including fast-growing startups, rockstar midsize companies, and Fortune 500 and Tech Giants. It should come as no surprise that she also helps her clients negotiate salary increases of up to $50,000. Business Insider names her one of the "Top 23 Most Innovative Career Coaches of 2020".
So as you can see Claudia is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re looking for that next raise.
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In today’s minisode, I’m going to cover 5 ways to impress recruiters with your LinkedIn Profile. Here they are:
1. Upload a Professional-Looking Headshot
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Write a Strong Headline
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Tell a Story in your About section
4. Get Recommendations and Endorsements
- Post, Post, Post
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Today, I brought on Dr. Margie Warrell, Founder of Global Courage.
Dr. Margie Warrell draws on her background in Fortune 500 business, coaching and psychology to embolden people to lead themselves and others to better outcomes. Margie is a highly sought after keynote speaker and expert, having worked with organizations such as Salesforce, NASA, L’Oreal, among other well-known companies. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of Forbes School of Business & Technology.
The titles of her other books, Find Your Courage, Stop Playing Safe, Brave, and Make Your Mark reflect her deep passion for emboldening people to lead braver more purposeful lives. In 2010, Margie founded Global Courage to advance more women to decision-making tables. She is a Women’s Economic Forum honoree and Ambassador for Women in Global Business and Google’s Womenwill program. Margie is also the mother of four intrepid teenage children and enjoys sharing adventures with them and her husband Andrew of 25 years—most recently, summiting Mt Kilimanjaro.
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Compromise. It's a word we've heard repeated so many times in the job seeker community. Should I compromise so I can just land something good already? In today's episode, we tackle the mentality that you need to have in order to end up where you need to be. To tackle this question today, I'm tapping Clara Chorley. For over a decade, Clara has coached hundreds of experienced professionals into fulfilling careers where they’re valued and have meaningful influence and impact.
Clara’s unique international background spans 5 continents and 48 countries working with professionals from humanitarian, business, and multiple Fortune 100 companies. She is a career coach, TEDx presenter, and author of TURN: 4 Steps to Clarity in Your Career.
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Perhaps you have the following questions running through your mind: What if I feel like my skill set has been diluted by working for a smaller company, and I want to go bigger? If I'm a jack of all trades and a master of none, then how can I go into those specialized dream jobs that I am targeting. Maybe you feel the same way, and maybe you're letting it affect your confidence as you apply for these jobs. Maybe your strategy isn't yielding results. Well earlier this week, we hosted an AMA where a brave job seeker asked that very question, and we had our partner Clara Chorley answer this.
For over a decade, Clara Chorley has coached hundreds of experienced professionals into fulfilling careers where they’re valued and have meaningful influence and impact.
Clara’s unique international background spans 5 continents and 48 countries working with professionals from humanitarian, business, and multiple Fortune 100 companies. She is a career coach, TEDx presenter, and author of TURN: 4 Steps to Clarity in Your Career.
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If you’ve ever read a job description, you are well aware of the list of requirements and recommendations that companies want to see in their candidates. They’ve done their homework already. Have you? Today you’ll learn why having this mentality is so powerful in your job search and how to make such a perspective shift so you can get better results in your career.
Today I brought on Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting. Not only is he an expert in the field, but he’s also a friend of mine based here in Austin, Texas -- where we are here recording this in front of a live audience.
Dr. Benjamin Ritter is a leadership and empowerment coach with an incredible amount of speaking experiences under his belt, including a Tedx Talk on finding purpose at work. He’s a national speaker, podcaster, author, consultant, mentor, teacher, and he’s passionate about guiding others in finding, creating, and sustaining a career they love. I look up to Ben, and that’s one of the reasons why I’m excited to have him on this show today. Because I believe with his guidance, you’ll have some added confidence and excitement when these 30 minutes are over.
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Today, I just want to make a quick point about cover letters.
If you want that dream job...I mean if you really really want it and they offer the best benefits and you would be super motivated and happy there... then the best thing that you could possibly do is communicate is this one message.
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Today I brought on Lezlie Garr. If you’re at a point in your job search where you’re asking ‘why am I still not getting any interviews even after making this darn good resume?’ then take a seat back and listen to this episode! We’ve got all kinds of techniques and strategies lined up for today’s episode.
Lezlie is a Master Resume Writer and Career Transition Coach who helps values-driven professionals shift out of soul-sucking jobs and into meaningful work that aligns with their principles
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She works with top-performers and high-achievers who are truly dedicated to improving the people and operations around them. Her goal is to empower job seekers with the clarity and confidence they need to skyrocket their job search and boldly step into the next chapter of their careers.
So as you can see, Lezlie is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you understand how to have a positive, holistic job search from the resume to your networking strategy.
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Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less. Today I’m going to answer the question: what is a pain letter, and how can you use one in your job search?
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Today we have a minisode where I answer commonly asked resume questions in 10 minutes or less. Today that question is: “Why is my application getting rejected?” We’ll cover that with some top reasons, and I’ll give you some practical solutions to start getting noticed.
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Maybe you want that promotion. You want that title with more responsibility. Perhaps you are aiming for that manager role -- that director or VP role for that firm you like. This is your episode.
To speak on this topic, I brought on Career & Leadership Development Expert, Kimberly Cummings.
Kimberly is an accomplished speaker and podcast host whose mission is to empower women and people of color in the workplace. Her personal and professional development company, Manifest Yourself, LLC, provides in-person and virtual workshops, trainings, and coaching to professionals looking to lead a dynamic career and life.
Kimberly has had the opportunity to speak to and create workshops for many organizations, including the New Jersey Conference for Women, Princeton University and National Sales Network, among others. She is also on the Board of Directors for The Power of You Teens organization. Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning into a Career You’ll Love is her first book.
What’s holding you back from taking on that leadership role? In this episode, Kimberly will dig deep into common fears and challenges, and possible solutions to level up from an employee to a leader!
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In today's episode, I interviewed top-rated resume writers in my company who were producing great work and wowing clients. These are real resume writers who work weekly -- even daily -- to create resumes that get their clients results. I asked them about their process, what their secret sauce was, and even mistakes they've made when writing resumes. I believe you'll hear some great answers and learn something you didn't know before. Please enjoy this special episode of the Career Warrior Podcast.
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Today we are going to discuss four rituals that you can use to have a successful job search. I expect that these tips will not only equip you for success but will also make you feel more fulfilled and strong when embarking on this part of your journey. The aim would be to land the right job for you faster, but also to arm you with some rituals that you can take even past the job search stage.
By following these suggestions, I also believe you will protect yourself from the negative emotions that may come from job seekers (depression, loneliness, anxiety), but you’ll come out a better person as a result.
Basing this off of some personal things that I know have helped me -- well actually most of this stuff I’ve done myself
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Today, we’re going to expose some of the tackiest and counterproductive gimmicks that job seekers are using in this day and age.
If you’re using these gimmicks, you’ll become aware that they are gimmicks so you can stop doing them. If you’re not, you’ll know never to try it or at least be entertained by this episode. Lastly, I’ll give you a substitute for what to do instead that is grounded in good resume writing principles.
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To tackle the often nebulous topic of values, I brought on the legendary Scott Miller. Recruited by Dr. Stephen Covey’s team, Scott built a 25-year career in the world’s most respected and influential leadership development firm serving in nearly every role imaginable. Keep in mind that this is the same firm and same Stephen Covey that is behind The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Scott currently serves as the Special Advisor on thought leadership for Franklin Covey and is the host of their weekly podcast series, On Leadership with Scott Miller. Scott is also the host of FranklinCovey’s monthly bookclub on Bookclub.com that debuted last April 2021. Additionally, Scott is the prolific author of numerous books, writes a column for Inc. Magazine, and keynotes for clients around the world.
Scott believes that messes can lead to successes, and that’s one reason why I’m excited to bring him on the show! If you’re looking for a way to ignite that professional and career genius within you, then this is the episode for you.
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We’ll cover some things you likely haven’t heard of --- and we’ll take some of this episode to talk about how to handle this if you are either shy or introverted. If you’ve found that you’re getting to the interview stage but just aren’t making the cut, then you’ll want to listen to this episode.
My next guest is Bogdan Zlatkov, a Senior Content Marketing Manager, ex-LinkedIn Insider, and author of the Ultimate Guide to Job Hunting, which climbed the SEO rankings to reach the #1 spot for similar searches on Google. As the founder of GrowthHackYourCareer, Bogdan has helped over 28,000 job seekers find their dream jobs using proven strategies he has tested himself. He works with award-winning coaches, best-selling authors, and Forbes-Council members to uncover the best job search tips that will get you hired faster.
When he isn't helping job seekers, Bogdan enjoys surfing the California coast, running around with his two dogs, and working on his vintage motorcycle.
Being an introverted job hunter isn’t easy, but if you’re ready to take it up a notch and fight for your dream job, then you’re going to love Bogdan! Tune in to know how to surpass nerve-wracking interviews with some hacks and tips.
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We're going to talk about how people search for you as a candidate and how to tailor your resume to get results. We'll talk about ATS software. And we'll cover hot topics such as:
- How can I tailor my resume without spending 20 hours on each version?
- How specific should I get?
- Does my resume always go through the ATS?
- How does the ATS work?
- How many keywords should I look to include?
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Diversity and inclusion are terms that are thrown around so much by corporations in 2021, but what does that actually mean? How does it all actually impact your job search? Well, today we are going to dive into both of these heavy-hitting questions during today’s episode. Whether or not you are a person of color, a job seeker or a recruiter, this episode will prove useful because my guest is sure to bring insights today that you hadn’t yet thought of.
Ashish Kaushal, my next guest, is the founder of Consciously Unbiased, a grassroots movement and organization promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. He is also the CEO of HireTalent, a nationwide contingent staffing firm focused on diversity staffing in Procurement, Human Resources, Healthcare, Clinical / Scientific, Finance, and Technology.
Prior to founding Consciously Unbiased and HireTalent, Ashish worked at an internet incubator and venture capital firm focused on the retail and fashion industry, which funded startups and joint ventures. He graduated with a BS in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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In this episode, we will go over the different parts of a resume and show you how to make those sections strong. We'll cover questions such as:
- Should I include every skill that I have on my resume?
- Should my education section come first?
- How do I make my bullet points stand out?
- Should I include hobbies and interests?
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Today I brought on Steve Folland, Founder of Being Freelance and an Expert Video & Audio Content Producer.
Steve made the career change from a full-time role in radio to self-employed life back in 2013 so he could have the flexibility to work around his kids.
Six years ago he started the Being Freelance podcast which has since spawned a community and a course to help others start successful freelance careers. He also co-hosts the award-winning Doing It For The Kids podcast - a fun Q&A for those parents freelancing 'with kids in the mix.
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Today I brought on Dr. Jasmine Escalera, one of Jobscan's 2021 Top Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn.
Dr. Jasmine Escalera is a confidence coach and career strategist for women of color. She has proven coaching programs that help her clients beat self-doubt so they can own their worth and boss-up in their careers or business.
Jasmine earned her BS in Biochemistry from Pace University and PhD in Pharmacology from Yale. She is an experienced executive level Program and Operations Director with a passion for designing research programs that increase the quality of life and healthcare options for underserved populations.
So as you can see, Dr. Escalera is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with regaining your sense of self and confidence in your career.
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In today's episode, we tackle one of the major difficulties in writing a standout resume: including numbers. Listen to this episode to understand why you should include numbers, how to find them, and where to include them in the resume.
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Today I brought on Noa Shaw, Life Coach and host of the I’m Here to Help podcast
Noa Shaw is a certified life coach who guides his clients to become better versions of themselves by helping them identify and understand their purpose and achieve what they want in life.
With over 20 years of experience working in addiction treatment and helping clients rebuild their lives in the aftermath of trauma, Noa specializes in helping guide his clients from the depths of darkness into a life filled with beauty and light.
So as you can see, Noa is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re comparing yourself with friends, family, coworkers or even the overwhelming expectations these people may have for you.
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Today, we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less.
Today's question: How many words should be on my resume? This is a huge question by ambitious job seekers like you, and today, I’m going to break it down for you quickly.
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Today, I brought on Clara Chorley, Founder of Clarity Unlimited.
The world needs more good people with integrity who are in positions of power. And for over a decade, Clara Chorley has coached hundreds of experienced professionals into fulfilling careers where they’re valued and have meaningful influence and impact.
Clara’s unique international background spans 5 continents and 48 countries working with professionals from humanitarian, business, and multiple Fortune 100 companies. She is a career coach, TEDx presenter, and author of TURN: 4 Steps to Clarity in your Career.
Clara is also a good friend of mine and a valued partner of Let’s Eat, Grandma. She’s also a featured career coach within our Career Compass Bundle AMA’s. so I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I will.
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Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less. We’ve been told time and time again that you need to select a LinkedIn cover photo different from the default setting. Today, I’m going to break it down for you quickly so you can pick the right photo for you that speaks to where you want to go in your career.
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Our guest, Adunola Adeshola, is a millennial career strategist who helps high-achieving corporate professionals secure new jobs they love at companies they love. She’s also a Forbes contributor where her career column on how to land a new job has been read over a million times and her expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, Bloomberg, and other publications. Since landing her dream job at a global PR firm and later realizing she secretly hated it, she’s been on a mission to help high-achievers recognize, own and show their value so that they can stop playing small, boost their confidence, land amazing jobs, and make more money. Her clients and students in dozens of industries (from tech to PR to HR to marketing to engineering and more) have landed interviews and job offers at leading companies such as Google, NBCU, Vogue, Tiffany & Co., HBO, and other companies they love.
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Today I brought on Dee Ann Turner, former vice president of talent for Chick-fil-A and CEO of Dee Ann Turner, LLC.
Dee Ann Turner is a 35-year veteran in identifying, selecting, and growing talent. She has unparalleled insight and experience in talent acquisition, career and leadership development, and organizational culture. Her second book, "Bet on Talent: How to Create a Remarkable Culture That Wins the Hearts of Customers," was named one of the best books to read in 2020 by Harver.
An experienced mentor and leader teaching organizations how to find and keep extraordinary talent, Dee Ann now teaches talent how to be extraordinary. Today, she leads her own organization, Dee Ann Turner & Associates, LLC, where she widely shares her wisdom through speaking opportunities, coaching, and consulting.
So as you can see, Dee Ann is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with accepting and handling negative comments and rejection.
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Today I brought on Kerri Twigg, the founder, and operator of Career Stories.
Through courses and coaching, Kerri helps people use their stories to grow their careers, whether they aim for a “job-job” or running their own business. And, if they’re not sure what kind of work, she helps with that too.
She has been helping people find and share their stories with confidence for nearly 20 years, seven in the career management sector. She also supports businesses as they restructure or downsize, and helps support their employees who experience change or job loss.
So as you can see, Kerri is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with integrating personal narratives in your job-hunting strategy!
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If you're struggling to come up with accomplishment-based bullet points, listen to this episode. This one is all about bullet points. We'll talk about the importance of including results no matter what industry you're in, the CAR technique, and you'll find out just how many bullet points to include in each professional experience section.
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Today I brought on Anna Liebel, a Leadership and Team Development Consultant and the host of the Genius Leadership Podcast.
Anna Liebel is a global citizen with a Ukrainian heart and a tech project manager dedicated to people growth. With an education from three European countries, 6+ years of project management experience within various industries, and a focus on leading cross-functional and international teams, Anna helps to bring a new perspective to the challenges that modern leaders are occupied with.
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People love to ask the question, "What's your secret sauce." In today's episode, I'll give you my true and honest answer about what I like to focus on when it comes to standing out with strong resume writing.
You'll hear me talk about the importance of the fundamentals, accomplishment-based bullet points, and the summary of qualifications. We'll also touch on Jobscan and cover the idea of having a targeted vs. balanced resume.
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Today I brought on Fawn Germer, a four-time Pulitzer Prize nominee and best-selling author of nine books including an Oprah book.
Fawn is a global keynote speaker who has presented to more than 80 Fortune 500 companies. For her new book, Coming Back!, this four-time, Pulitzer-nominated journalist interviewed more than 300 CEOs, senior executives, professors, workplace consultants, and professionals to find out why so many professionals sputter out mid-career and how to keep their careers alive.
So as you can see, Fawn is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with keeping up with the times and furthering your career.
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Today, we’re going to dive deep with some career change topics that you may be wondering about.
- Am I joining a company culture or a cult?
- What are some of the best tools and resources to determine my strengths and interests?
- Should I settle in my next job, especially if I have financial concerns?
We’ll cover all of this with an insider access to our roundtable discussion with Lisa Lewis and several job seekers who were doing all the interviewing.
Lisa Lewis, my next guest, is an internationally recognized career change expert and author who has successfully coached more than 500 people in 10+ countries. She has been featured in The Washington Post, Forbes, and Business Insider as a trusted thought leader on creating a fulfilling career path. She is the host and executive producer of The Career Clarity Show podcast and published the book Career Clarity in late 2020.
Her path evolved into coaching after working for nearly a decade at companies like the American Cancer Society, Teen Vogue, and Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship.
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Today I brought on Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, the “reinvention queen,” a scientist, entrepreneur, and author specializing in resilience.
As a consultant, Dr. Nadya has helped companies including Coca-Cola, IBM, and L'Oreal Group reinvent their products, leadership practices, and business models to meet new market demands and prepare for incoming disruptions. As a speaker, she’s delivered keynotes to more than 100,000 executives, including four TEDx talks. Dr. Nadya’s latest book is The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook: How to Thrive in Chaos.
So as you can see, Nadya is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to help you out if you’re struggling with reinventing yourself professionally in this new economy.
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Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less. We’ve been told time and time again that we need to match the resume to the job posting. Today, I’m going to break it down for you quickly so you can start getting that job search success!
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Today, I brought on Chanele McFarlane. Chanèle McFarlane is a multiple award-winning Certified Career Strategist and TEDx Speaker. As the Founder of her career advice website, Do Well Dress Well, she has built an international audience around her approachable and practical advice on personal branding and career strategy.
Chanèle is a sought-after public speaker who has spoken for several organizations, universities and colleges across North America. Her expert commentary has been featured in media outlets such as Fast Company, Elle Canada, Forbes, Canada’s National Observer, CBC Toronto, and more.
So as you can see, Chanele is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out to flip the script and make the best selection for you in your career.
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Today I brought on Susan Levine, Founder, and CEO of Career Group Companies.
Susan is an expert in creating meaningful professional connections and curating quality career matches based on the cultural fit between client and candidate. She founded Career Group, Inc. in 1981 as the first high-end recruiting firm focused on executive and administrative support. For these reasons, executives across the country rely on Susan as one of their most trusted advisors.
So as you can see, Susan is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with finding the right job-hunting strategy for 2021.
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Today I brought on Shelley Piedmont, who has been in human resources for over 20 years and also currently serves job seekers as a strategist and career coach.
Shelley has read thousands of resumes and interviewed too many candidates to count. She’s hired for everything from entry-level hourly positions to senior leaders on behalf of Fortune 500s, small and private businesses, and everything in between.
Fun fact, Shelley also went to Cornell and also studied hospitality! It’s always good to have a fellow Cornellian on the show, let the mini-reunion begin.
So let’s dive into how companies are hiring, because not only will this help the curious job seeker -- but the one who is wanting to deconstruct the process to get ahead of the competition.
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Today I brought on Michael Goldberg, CEO, and Founder of Hiring Transformed.
Michael is a Recruiting Strategist, Candidate Experience Advocate, and Recruiting Data Nut. Riddled with experience in talent acquisition and recruiting, he helps start-ups and established organizations with developing their HR functions and servicing internal and external customers. His mission is to turn recruiting organizations into a team of recruiting superheroes.
So as you can see, Michael is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out with using LinkedIn to reach out to recruiters and employers.
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Today I brought on Chris Campbell, CEO & Founder of the Smart Job Search System.
Chris Campbell mission is to help at least 1 million professionals wake up happy to go to work, every day. Through holding nearly every job title in the job market market over the past two decades, Chris has guided thousands of job-seekers on how to achieve their career aspirations using the Smart Job Search System.
Chris is also Founder and CEO of EQ Search and leads an executive recruitment team focused on the Life Science and Healthcare industries. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, two kids, and lots of soccer equipment.
So as you can see, Chris is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with getting noticed by hiring managers.
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Today, we’re having a tough discussion about what you should delete from your resume. It’s time to have a serious heart to heart with your brain. You’re doing too much. I’m going to show you exactly how to get more results from your resume by doing less.
First: some exciting news coming up: for the month of December, we have some really powerful content coming up. Maybe the best lineup we’ve ever had. But December is going to be recruiter month, where we get real, knowledgeable recruiters who are going to give you insight on how to get the job. The focus will be on you the job seeker and how you can get results through the job search process. Stay tuned, and make sure to subscribe to our podcast. Heck even set a reminder for yourself every Monday morning to listen in if you’re serious about landing that job.
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Lisa is an internationally recognized career change expert and author who has successfully coached more than 500 people through work transitions in 10+ countries. She has been featured in The Washington Post, Forbes, and Business Insider as a trusted thought leader on creating a fulfilling career path. She is the host and executive producer of The Career Clarity Show podcast, and published the book Career Clarity in 2020.
Her path evolved into coaching after working for nearly a decade at companies like the American Cancer Society, Teen Vogue, and Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship.
So as you can see, Lisa is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling or confused with the career direction you’re going with.
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Today I brought on Tina Persson, Career & Leadership coach!
Tina Persson, PhD is an author, entrepreneur, and sought-after speaker whose creativity, confidence, and tenacity have earned her the reputation as a dynamic leader within the career space. After spending nearly two decades in academia, Tina decided to enter the staffing industry, where she garnered eight years of expertise working as a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer. To date, she has assisted hundreds of people around the world in launching new careers. And fun fact: When she isn’t coaching, you can find this passionate professional working on becoming a Professional Pilates Instructor.
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Hear our backstage recording with Andrew Seaman, LinkedIn News Editor and several of our Austin job seekers! These are some uncommon but relevant questions that job seekers are asking; these insights may just help you land that next job.
- How can we foster authentic mentor relationships?
- Who should we reach out to for the job?
- What does the pandemic shift look like working from home?
- How do we deal with discrimination based on experience?
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Today, we focus on something that you may not be doing to get results on your resume: the resume headline.
Resume Headlines, How should you do it?
- Choose
- Plop
- Customize
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Have you ever found yourself counting down the hours in your 9-5 -- wondering just when the heck you can get out? Or maybe you feel like what you’re truly capable of -- and what you’re currently doing -- are far from aligned. You know, your job doesn’t have to be this miserable.
That’s why today I brought on an amazing guest by the name of Carson Tate, and she has some brilliant insight that will help you feel more engaged at work.
Carson is the author of the best-selling, Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style and, her newest title, Own It. Love It. Make It Work. [McGraw-Hill]. Carson’s views have been included in top-tier media including Bloomberg Businessweek, Business Insider, CBS Money Watch, Fast Company, Forbes, Harvard Business Review blog, The New York Times, USA Today, Working Mother and more.
Carson is also the founder and managing partner of Working Simply, Inc., a business consulting firm that has served leading global brands, including Deloitte, FedEx, Wells Fargo, Chick-fil-A, and many others.
So as you can see, Carson is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with the Monday blues, or any other symptom of not being engaged with your work.
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- The Dream Job Roadmap: https://carsontate.com/podcast/
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Today, we’re getting specific and talking about resume font. We’ll cover font size, the choice, and serif vs. non-serif debate. And in the end, we’ll give you 5 easy go-to fonts in case you never wanted to worry about this ever again.
Resume as art or science?
I think of Steve Jobs talking about typography class he took, which helped him make Apple’s brand. It is a branding choice. You are your personal brand that you convey on paper. But there is an element of functionality that needs to be taken into consideration.
- Font Choice?
- Font size?
- Three easy fonts?
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Today, I brought on Andrew Seaman, Senior Editor for Job Search & Careers at LinkedIn News. Yes, Andrew works for LinkedIn, where he brings communities together with the information they need to succeed in their careers. Andrew runs the Get Hired newsletter with over 477,000 subscribers, containing a wealth of valuable resources. He’s spoken with more people than you can imagine, which is one reason why I have him on the show today.
In his past history as a journalist, Andrew has commented on an overwhelming number of articles on publications such as The New York Times, Buzzfeed, and The Washington Post. He has his master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, where he sits on their alumni board.
So as you can see, Andrew is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out with the perspective from someone who has been deep in the job seeker world.
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Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less.
Have you ever been asked in an interview: what is your desired salary? Have you ever sweat bullets as the interviewer stared you down like a cowboy in a Western?
Well in this episode, you are going to prepare yourself for that answer, and we’re going to hopefully help you really figure out what to ask for.
Now I will say that I am not a career coach. I am not the full blown expert in interviews, but I am an employer.
And I have interviewed plenty of people on this podcast. I can bring them together in this short and sweet episode to get you the answer you need.
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Today I brought on Amber Beam. Amber is a career coach whose mission is to eradicate soul-sucking jobs everywhere! With 15 years in HR as an I-O Psychologist, she’s seen it all! Now she’s throwing back the curtain to reveal what you really need to know to win-over skeptics in HR.
She shatters the “it’s too late” and “I don’t think I have enough experience” myths to show women over 40 how to cash-in on decades of experience and launch a soul-mate career that makes a difference and pays the bills!
Her proven coaching programs and courses have helped tons of talented women score five-figure raises and “Summer Fridays” year-round. Her greatest achievement is hearing clients say, “now I look forward to going to work!”
So as you can see, Amber is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with burnout, boredom, or even a bad boss.
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Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less.
Are you considering using a resume machine or a resume writer? Well listen to this episode first. I’m going to explain the difference between using both in terms of experience and the outcome.
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Why would you want to listen to this episode. Well, think about this for a second. We spend so much time at work. If you’re working normal 40 hour work weeks, then that’s more than 2,000 hours a year spent on using your skills to do something great for society. Imagine spending 2,000 hours on something you love and are great at vs. the thing that you absolutely hate doing.
My point and the point of many of the greats including Bill Gates and Steve Jobs is, if we really truly want to be great and succeed, then we need to be moving to doing something that we love. And for this episode we’re getting a career coach’s expert opinion on how to do just that. Yes, we’re going deep!
Today I brought on the amazing Emily Moyer.
Emily Moyer is an Intuitive Career Strategist focused on helping ambitious women overcome limiting beliefs, uncover their purpose and craft strategic career plans so they can build careers they absolutely love. Previously, she served as the Head of Sales & Marketing for a VC-backed travel startup, leading a team of 30 remote workers based all over the world. She’s also a contributor at Forbes Coaches Council, an invitation-only organization for successful career coaches.
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Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less, Have you ever asked yourself how long people actually spend on your resume? The same resume that you’ve spent hours working on -- or really your entire career filling it out?
Action Steps
- Your resume must be skimmable.
- Focus on headers and job titles.
- Do the resume test.
Resources Mentioned
- How Long do Recruiters Look at a Resume?
- Eye-Tracking Study
- This Is Exactly What Hiring Managers & Recruiters Look For When Scanning Resumes
- Employers view resumes for fewer than 11 seconds
- Hiring Managers Rank Best and Worst Words to Use in a Resume
- How Long Should Your Resume Be?
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Maya Grossman is a marketing executive with fifteen years of experience taking products to market and driving growth for Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft and Google, as well as fast growing startups. She is a speaker, a career coach and most recently the author of Invaluable: Master the Skills You Need to Skyrocket Your Career, an unconventional business book for employees who want to deliver exceptional results.
Today’s topic touches on the most valuable skills for the next century. So don’t just listen to this episode if you need a job tomorrow. Listen to it if you’re someone who wants to put in hard work and use these skills along the way. Because ultimately, I believe that is the key to getting yourself promoted and moving your career in the best direction for you.
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- Invaluable: Master the Skills You Need to Skyrocket Your Career
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Have you ever asked yourself why the heck am I not receiving interviews or callbacks? Why am I not getting those responses?
These are some of the most important and common considerations:
- You may not be applying as much as you think you are (at least to get success)
- Your applications are too wide and not deep enough.
- Your application strategy is backwards.
- Your resume may not be targeted enough -- or Your resume may not be getting enough traction with applicant tracking systems.
Recourses Mentioned
- Statistical Reference Guide for Recruiters
- The Ultimate List of Hiring Statistics For Hiring Managers, HR Professionals and Recruiters
- A New Way to Look at Rejection
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30) Uncovering the Hidden Job Market | Informational Interviews | Mac Prichard of Mac's List
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Today I brought on Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting
Dr. Benjamin Ritter is a Chicago, IL, and Austin, TX, based leadership and empowerment coach, regional learning manager for YPO, national speaker, podcaster, author, consultant, mentor, teacher, and passionate about guiding others in finding, creating, and sustaining a career they love. So as you can see, Benjamin is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling to get through your job search.
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And for this episode, you are going to hear premium content from that offering. This will be a snippet of advice on keywords and applicant tracking systems. This is a huge part of the job search process, especially if you’re applying primarily online.
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We have a special announcement today, and I’ll lead into that with a quick story. Remember episode #124 when I talked about the implications of Coronavirus when it was just getting kicked off? In this episode, I talked about being proactive and essentially planning for different scenarios that could happen as a result. I used my own example in which I talked about whether or not my own business would see a decrease or a spike in demand.
And I wanted more than anything to be able to provide for customers who needed the help and at an affordable cost. Well that changed today. Today, September 21st, 2020, we are launching our urgent care package to give you help quickly and at a low cost. The problem for many of us is that we need help making a transition. We don’t know what to do with our resume; we don’t know where to go next in our career. And when you try to see a resume service like mine, it’s either too expensive or unavailable. What does the package include? We are the best solution because we implement the actual stuff you hear on this podcast, and it’s one of the most affordable ways to do so with that extra boost. Head on over to our website, scroll to Urgent Care Package, it’s the top one.
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Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less.
Could it be possible to extract some of the targeted intent from the objective statement without actually calling it an objective statement? I would say there are some cases in which you can...and that’s if you're going through a hefty career change.
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- The Only Time It's OK to Use an Objective Statement on Your Resume
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Today I brought on Michael Zipursky, co-founder of Consulting Success.
Michael is the bestselling author of 3 books on consulting and has spent the last 20 years building consulting businesses and advising companies like Panasonic, Financial Times, Dow Jones and Royal Bank. Over 7,000 consultants have learned from his programs on how to build a successful consulting practice.
Why you will want to listen to this episode?
As the working landscape has shifted over the last few years, we are seeing more and more professionals turn to freelance or contract work. And according to Forbes and other sources, we’ve seen COVID as a major accelerant to the shift of people turning to contract-based work. So maybe it’s time for you to make a pivot into the world of consulting, and you just have so many questions. What are some things I need to think about in my transition? How do I represent myself on paper and online. Well this is your episode.
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- Check out Consulting Success.
- Check out Act Now: How Successful Consultants Thrive During Chaos and Uncertainty
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Today’s discussion is all about what to include on that pesky LinkedIn headline -- especially if you are unemployed.
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- Answer the question: Why 'Seeking Opportunities' Should Never Be Your LinkedIn Headline
- Check out: One LinkedIn Employee’s Insider Tips For Job Searching On The Sly
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Today’s discussion is all about what skills to include on your resume! We’ll tackle how exactly to narrow down that skills list -- and where to include them on your resume.
Don’t just select the skills that you’ve worked with and that have helped you in the past; go for the strengths that are going to help propel your career forward.
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The year was 2017. I had been a few years out of college, and I had just over a year ago decided to take the leap to travel the world and then go full force on the very business that my brother and I started. I had decided to commit to my dream and where my gifts lied.
The purpose of this episode is to inspire you and let you know that change is possible even if it involves a transition job. Today’s purpose is to help you come out on top -- and even enjoy yourself while doing it.
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Today I brought on Phillip Migyanko, Director of Student Success at Happen to Your Career!
In his early career, Phillip grew up working in a family-owned business within the waste management industry– where he used to literally pick up trash in Southern Ohio. After graduating from college, he completed his tenure working multiple HR and Recruiting jobs in the manufacturing and tech spaces. Phillip eventually went on to work for one of the leading jobs boards in the United States, designing recruitment marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 companies. In these roles, he discovered his love of coaching and how to help others succeed in the modern day job search. After traveling the world for a bit, he landed in Austin, Texas and founded his own career coaching company called (The Migyanko Method). He now serves as the Director of Student Success for Happen To Your Career, one of the leading career coach companies.
How does one begin formulating a good reachout message?
- Difference between cold vs. warm reach outs?
- Your innovative approach that you used yourself in reaching out to me
- What if I didn’t get a reply that first time?
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- Reach out Philip by Email: phillip@happentoyourcareer.com
- Check out The Career Experiment
- Listen to Happen to your Career Podcast Hosted by Phillip Migyanko
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Today, we’re bringing Matt Zinman back on to discuss job seeking during COVID as well as how you can use informational interviews to land your next best opportunity.
Matt Zinman is a difference-maker devoted to personally enriching the lives of at least 100 million people by 2025. His new book, Z-isms: Insights to Live By, is based on his experiences as an entrepreneur, athlete, single parent, caregiver and nonprofit founder. Matt is also the host of "Insights to Live By," a podcast that invites guests to share their own pearls of wisdom. He is also CEO of The Internship Institute, which he established in 2007 to ‘Make Experience Matter.’
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- Check out Matt’s new podcast, Insights to Live By
- Get some free resources here at the Internship Institute
- Learn more about Matt and Z-isms
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Today I brought on Phillip Migyanko, Director of Student Success at Happen to Your Career!
In his early career, Phillip grew up working in a family-owned business within the waste management industry– where he used to literally pick up trash in Southern Ohio. After graduating from college, he completed his tenure working multiple HR and Recruiting jobs in the manufacturing and tech spaces. Phillip eventually went on to work for one of the leading jobs boards in the United States, designing recruitment marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 companies. In these roles, he discovered his love of coaching and how to help others succeed in the modern day job search. After traveling the world for a bit, he landed in Austin, Texas and founded his own career coaching company called (The Migyanko Method). He now serves as the Director of Student Success for Happen To Your Career, one of the leading career coach companies.
Resources Mentioned
- Reach out Philip by Email: phillip@happentoyourcareer.com
- Check out The Career Experiment
- Listen to Happen to your Career Podcast Hosted by Phillip Migyanko
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Today, I’m going to tell you what my actual resume writing process was back when I used to write resumes for my company. You’d probably love to listen to this if you’re a resume writer, recruiter, or even a hard working DIY job seeker who wants an awesome resume to land more interviews.
Back when our company was much smaller, I used to write a good amount of the resumes that we sold. We have since then grown, but I’m going to flashback an share my process.
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Today, we’re going to talk about crafting targeted content to help you land your dream job. We’ll discuss why this fun job seeking method can be so helpful, and we’ll give you some methods that you can take away to get yourself out there.
Today I brought on Justin Nguyen. Justin is the Founder of GetChoGrindUp, a movement to help students navigate their way through college. He is also the host of the iTunes Top 100 podcast Declassified College, where he unlocks cheat codes to thriving in college in bite-sized episodes. Justin has grown his podcast through his LinkedIn content where he has over 7,000 followers and receives over 200,000 views each month.
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- Check out GCGU Podcast hosted by Justin!
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Should your LinkedIn Match your Resume? What if you have an employment gap? How do you write your resume if you’re entering a new field? These are some of the questions we answer in today’s episode, and we’ll be giving you tactical advice with 15 year HR Professional and resume writer Matt Warzel.
Resources Mentioned in Show:
- Check out MJW Careers to learn about Matt’s services
- Connect with Matt Warzel on LinkedIn
- Combatting Age Discrimination
Today I brought on Matthew Warzel, Founder of MJW Careers. Matt CPRW is a certified resume writer, career coach and outplacement expert with over 15 years in Human Resources and career advancement techniques. He provides assistance to companies in transition from downsizes to buyouts as well as individual job seekers needing to advance their careers. Matt has a long history working in Human Resources and on recruitment/staffing teams across a variety of industries. He fashions resumes that allow employers to review the applicant's assets while highlighting his or her accomplishments, showcasing impacts on employer's bottom lines using quantitative verbiage, and maintaining brevity. He has over 705 LinkedIn recommendations, over 8,000 followers on Linkedin, over 100 Google recommendations, and over 100 Facebook recommendations.
What few items are essential for job seekers to include in their resumes?
- Experience
- Summary
- Buzzwords
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- Check out MJW Careers to learn about Matt’s services
- Connect with Matt Warzel on LinkedIn
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For today's minisode, I brought Kris Holmes back to discuss practical tips and considerations for rocking your next video interview. We cover mistakes as well as strategies that job seekers can use for their next video interview.
Kris is an executive recruiter and partner at O’Connell Group, a leading executive search firm in consumer marketing and market research. She also wrote the newly released book, Ignite Your Career: Strategies and Tactics to Unleash Your Potential.
With more than twenty-five years of experience, she is also a member of the Pinnacle Society, the premier consortium of industry-leading recruiters in North America. Kris has placed over 1,000 candidates in new jobs, and counseled more than 20,000 others at all stages in their careers in setting goals and leveraging their strengths. Before shifting to recruiting, Kris worked for a decade in consumer marketing with major corporations like Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Foods, and Ralston Purina. She’s a graduate of Tufts University and has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern.
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- Buy Ignite Your Career: Strategies and Tactics to Unleash Your Potential
- Check Out the Book and Evaluate Kris' Services: https://www.igniteyourcareerbook.com/
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Today, we’re going to talk about your strengths.
Listen: I don’t care who you are or where you’re at in your career. You have so much value to offer the world--and an incredible amount of potential based on your gifts. You have the chance to step into a role that fits you, one that you love, and one that you can thrive in. If any of that interests you, then you need to learn from this episode, where we tap into the concept of professional strengths.
Today I brought on a legendary individual by the name of Kris Holmes. Kris is an executive recruiter and partner at O’Connell Group, a leading executive search firm in consumer marketing and market research. She also wrote the newly released book, Ignite Your Career: Strategies and Tactics to Unleash Your Potential.
With more than twenty-five years of experience, she is also a member of the Pinnacle Society, the premier consortium of industry-leading recruiters in North America. Kris has placed over 1,000 candidates in new jobs, and counseled more than 20,000 others at all stages in their careers in setting goals and leveraging their strengths. Before shifting to recruiting, Kris worked for a decade in consumer marketing with major corporations like Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Foods, and Ralston Purina. She’s a graduate of Tufts University and has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern.
Kris is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you become the best professional version of yourself.
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Buy Ignite Your Career: Strategies and Tactics to Unleash Your Potential
- Check Out the Book and Evaluate Kris' Services: https://www.igniteyourcareerbook.com/
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Today, we’re going to talk about how a thank you note can help you win your interview.
How to write a good thank you note
- Create your short and sweet template.
- Go back before the interview and make sure to flip the script a little bit
- Call back to one specific thing that only could have happened in your interview
Today I brought on James Sinclair, CEO and Co-Founder of EnterpriseAlumni. As the market leading Alumni and Retiree Engagement Platform, EnterpriseAlumni powers the corporate alumni networks of the world’s largest companies, leveraging this vast untapped pool of people for talent, sales, marketing and community. James has a background in large enterprise innovation, having worked for companies including IBM, SAP & EDS. Outside of his day job, he is a contributor on the future of work, large enterprise innovation and entrepreneurship.
James is the ultimate spokesperson for this topic, and this episode is going to really help you rethink what the word “networking” means so you can have an even more fulfilling career.
Resources Mentioned in Show:
- Connect with James on LinkedIn
- Check out Enterprise Alumni
Today, I’m choosing to support those who feel like quitting their jobs. I’ll be covering how to gracefully quit your job, and I’ll also cover some special considerations about quitting during the pandemic.
- So how do you do it?
- The pandemic: to quit or not to quit?
Resources Mentioned in Show:
- Why Do People Quit Their Jobs, Exactly?
- Entrepreneur.com article featuring Kanika Tolver
- Career Rehab by Kanika Tolver
- Our Podcast: When Should You Quit Your Job?
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Today I brought on Kris McGuigan, founder of Professional Courage. In founding Professional Courage, Kris translated 15 years of corporate success into a targeted mission: empowering high potentials to step up and stand out in the marketplace. Kris is distinguished as a Board Certified Coach with 200+ hours of training alongside some of the industry’s top experts. She also holds the prestigious ACRW designation, making her one of only a handful of Academy Certified Resume Writers across the globe to also hold an MBA. With a brand formed by courage and constancy, Kris uses her own story to guide clients and audiences to success in an ever-changing job market.
So as you can see, Kris is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you take control of your career and boldly move forward.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
- Connect with Kris on LinkedIn
- Check out Professional Courage for Job Seekers
- Podcast episode on when you should quit your job
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Today’s discussion is all about what experience to include on your resume! How far back should your resume go? What should you include? What about ageism? Chris tackles these questions in this short and sweet minisode so you can increase your chances of landing the interview.
Closing:
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- Read the blog mentioned in the episode
Today, we’re going to talk about boosting your mood for your job search.
Today, I brought on the magnificent Matt Zinman. Matt is a difference-maker devoted to personally enriching the lives of at least 100 million people by 2025. His new book, Z-isms: Insights to Live By, is based on his experiences as an entrepreneur, athlete, single parent, caregiver and nonprofit founder. Matt is also the host of "Insights to Live By," a podcast that invites guests to share their own pearls of wisdom. He is also CEO of The Internship Institute, which he established in 2007 to ‘Make Experience Matter.
Resources mentioned in show:
- Learn more about Matt and Z-isms
- Order Z-isms today
- Connect with Matt on LinkedIn
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Today’s episode is called “Try This Recommendation out for Your Job Search” We will cover how to write a solid LinkedIn recommendation and why this can help you in your job search.
Resources mentioned in episode
- A Theory of Reciprocity
- Blog Article on Writing a LinkedIn Recommendation
Today, we’re going to talk about how to land a job in an economic downturn.
Ladies and gentlemen, my goal with this episode is not to scare you, in fact the goal is quite the opposite. By listening to this episode, you’ll gain more hope for your future, and you’ll walk away with some actionable tips and insights that will help you land a job no matter what the current situation is. But you need to engage yourself and have an open mind, and preferably take notes as you are listening.
Today I brought on the amazing Bobby Davis Jr. Bobby is a tech entrepreneur with over twenty years of experience building successful software companies. Bobby founded his first company in 2002 with just $500 in his bank account. He has since grown it into a multi million-dollar business. His second effort, Advanced Fraud Solutions, now runs in almost 1,000 financial institutions, and Inc. has labeled it one of the fastest-growing private businesses in the country for four years running. Bobby also runs the Coder Foundry boot camp, where he has successfully placed hundreds of software development students in high-paying jobs across the industry. He also just wrote a book that was just released entitled, Breaking the Code: Five Steps to a Life-Changing Software Development Job.
Resources Mentioned in Show:
- Order Bobby’s Book: Breaking the Code
- Connect with Bobby on LinkedIn
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Today, we sat down with several job seekers who did all the interviewing! You’ll hear a clip from one of our Ask-Me-Anything virtual events. These are some of the best questions that job seekers are asking that you should make sure to ask yourself as you apply for jobs. Enjoy!
Resources:
- Join Austin Job Seekers Meetup Group
- Leave us a rating for a shout out on a future episode!
Today, we’re going to go in depth in personal about embarking on a new career path!
Today I brought on Da’Rell Bratton, one of the stars of Making It Balance, a new career exploration documentary premiering on PBS and public television stations. Filmed and produced by Roadtrip Nation and made possible by the Center for Audit Quality, this documentary follows 3 young adults as they embark on a cross-country journey in a 32-foot RV to learn more about the audit profession and discover how people of all backgrounds and passions forge their own career paths through auditing. After conducting inspiring interviews with notable current and former auditors about what initially drew them to the profession and how they’ve been able to build successful careers, each of the roadtrippers sets out on their own journey to find their place in their careers.
- Check out Roadtrip Nation and the documentary info here: https://roadtripnation.com/roadtrip/audit
- Connect with Da'Rell on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/da%E2%80%99rell-bratton-203436152/
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Today, we’re going to talk about whether or not you should have a functional resume. This resume format is also known as the skills-based resume and is used in some cases when we apply for jobs. You’ll hear a clip from one of our Ask-Me-Anything virtual events -- and hear us summarize our viewpoint on it at the end of this short and sweet episode. Enjoy!
Resources:
- Blog: Do Functional Resumes Work?
- Resume Magic by Susan Whitcomb
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Today, we’re going to talk about building resilience.
In my opinion, resilience is one of the most useful traits when it comes to having a successful career. If you wanna have a life worth living, it is not going to be easy. You will meet some major obstacles, and you need to know how to overcome them. This episode is not only one to help you in your job search, but I am sure if you take it to heart, you can apply it to other areas of your life as well.
Today I brought on the amazing Ramona Shaw, Ramona is a certified professional leadership coach who helps managers become confident. Through coaching and training, she helps high performing leaders go further and faster by embracing leadership behaviors, skills, and habits that increase productivity, impact, and visibility. You can learn more about at RamonaShaw.com if you want to read her bio.
Resources Mentioned in Show:
- Check out Ramona’s website
- Connect with Ramona on LinkedIn
- Listen to The Manager Track Podcast
- Indistractable book
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Today, our minisode is about some resume myths that need to die.
Guys listen: there’s a lot of garbage advice going around in the resume world, and my goal here is to give these myths a swift kick to the pants and lay them to rest in their muddy grave. What is a muddy grave? I don’t know, just made it up, but it felt right.
These are some resume myths that needs to die. And it all revolves around the belief that there are blanket one size fits all answers that apply for every job application.
You may consciously say I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all answers, but when you are in a crunch, emotions are running high, and someone gives you a shallow piece of advice -- it’s tempting to take that advice and run with it.
Now I’ll give you some examples of one-size fits all answers in the job search.
- All resumes should be one page or x amount of pages
- Always delete all experience past 2000 (or x year)
- Always delete all your interests
- NEVER have fancy resumes
Resources Mentioned:
- Have you checked out our blog? We have an amazing editor and several of our writers at Let’s Eat, Grandma have been putting some really cool stuff together.
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Today, we’re going to talk about job application tips that may surprise you. These tips will help you get more success in your applications -- as many job seekers forget about them or simply don’t know about them.
There is so much I’ve learned in the last 6 years running a resume service by talking to recruiters, managers, and job seekers, and I thought it would be a waste of knowledge if I did not share these things with you
People would be surprised to hear the following 3 tips:
- Think of your job application like a webmaster
- Take advantage of the fact: ATS systems pick up on everything not just the keywords in the resume.
- Most recruiters don’t receive cover letters, and recruiters think most of them suck.
Resources Mentioned
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112) 4 Quick Steps to Hacking the ATS
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28) Do Cover Letters Matter Anymore?
- Leave us a rating and I’ll love you forever!
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Today we cover a tough question: how do I say the word “no” gracefully? This episode is bonus material on how to manage your time effectively, and we know that if you get comfortable with saying “no,” you’ll do a better job with managing your time. We cover how to politely decline project requests (even if they are from your boss) and how to turn down a job offer without burning bridges.
Listen: I was working on a project yesterday, and before I knew it...the day was over, and I had only completed half the tasks I set out to do. Where did the time go? What could I have done better? I know for me there’s a lot of room for improvement when it comes to efficiently managing my schedule, and I wouldn’t be surprised if many of you listening today are going through the same struggles.
Our featured guest, Matylda Czarnecka, is an NYU certified leadership coach who focuses on helping ambitious trailblazers (e.g. Career Warriors) so they can get clarity on what’s next -- and get there faster. She is the founder of Matylda Leadership Coaching, and she’s helped clients .. all over the world alongside great companies such as ESPN, Forbes, and Flatiron School
Resources for Job Seekers:
- Check out Matylda’s website
- Matylda’s social media handles: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn
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Maybe you’re figuring out how to achieve that next level in your career. Maybe you’re unsure how that next level can happen without another degree. Well, this episode is for you.
My next guest started from the bottom, and now he’s here on this podcast. Today I brought on Mark Hayward, host of the Absolute Business Mindset, a great podcast focused on business, personal development, and technology. Mark has years of experience in navigating the corporate world and has spent many hours learning how professionals get to the top of their field. Mark’s tagline is that he’s a “corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset”, which I love. Mark is also a business coach, working closely with clients to help get them promoted, get them pay raises, and get them recognized for the value they add to their companies.
Resources Mentioned in Episode:
- Connect with Mark Hayward on LinkedIn
- Absolute Business Mindset
- The podcast course Mark teaches
- Show notes and Career Warrior episode about the SMART technique
- Episode #95: Why and How You Should Apply For Startups
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Today, we’re going to talk about how to address a layoff in your job application. We’re going to cover these following questions in your job application process.
- When should you address the layoff?
- Where should you address the layoff?
- How should you address the layoff?
Resources Mentioned
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5) Career Coach Al Robinette on Getting Laid Off
Today, we’re going to cover our relationship with the most precious asset we have: time.
Yes, we're going to get this whole time management thing down, because with this superpower, you’ll become the best professional you were meant to be. You’ll be a more efficient job seeker.
I was working on a project, and before I knew it...the day was over, and I had only completed half the tasks I set out to do. Where did the time go? What could I have done better? I know for me there’s a lot of room for improvement when it comes to efficiently managing my schedule, and I wouldn’t be surprised if many of you listening today are going through the same struggles.
Well enter my next guest: a big bad New Yorker by the name of Matylda Czarnecka. Matylda is an NYU certified leadership coach who focuses on helping ambitious trailblazers (e.g. Career Warriors) so they can get clarity on what’s next -- and get there faster. She is the founder of Matylda Leadership Coaching, and she’s helped clients .. all over the world alongside great companies such as ESPN, Forbes, and Flatiron School.
Resources for Job Seekers:
- Check out Matylda’s website: https://matylda.me/
- Matylda’s social media handles: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn
- Free Supplemental Resource Coming Soon!
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We discuss during today's episode how to boost engagement on LinkedIn and leverage those connections! This episode includes audio from a live virtual event we did for Austin Job Seekers, Recruiters, and Career Warriors about networking on LinkedIn. We included a few solid questions that job seekers asked in regards to their networking on the platform. Hope you enjoy.
Please connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw
Today, we’re going to talk about how to get aligned with the jobs that define our careers.
Why should you listen to this episode? Maybe you’re finding that an apathetic (or even draining) energy consumes you at work. You show up to work. You grind it out. You show up the next day. Rinse, repeat...and boom, thank God it’s the weekend. So now you decide: it’s time for a change, and you’re open to do that by hopping to a different job, company, or career altogether. Well, you’re going to want to listen to this episode first. The truth is...a lot of people don’t know what job is right for them. Or worse, they may not be even be aware of the importance of picking an engaging job that works for them. Today is all about one word: alignment. We’ll discuss the concept of picking a job that you are personally aligned with and how it actually can make a difference.
Today, I brought on Jeanette Winters, a Fortune 100 Talent Management Executive. She is the Chief Talent Officer & Managing Partner for Winters Advisory Group. Jeanette is a human capital expert with 20+ years of designing scalable, quantifiable and sustainable initiatives. She’s been involved in the creation and implementation of proven human capital practices, procedures, and programs, and she’s led human resources for many brands that you may be familiar with: including Pitney Bowes, Igloo, and Beyond Meat.
Resources Mentioned
- Jeanette Winters - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanettewinters/
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For this episode, we present the best words of wisdom of past episodes from the career experts. We’ve heard so many amazing nuggets of wisdom during the end of our episodes, that we thought we would stitch them together for you and present them for this Thursday mashup episode. We hope that you use this episode for encouragement and a boost to have the best job search possible.
Resources for Job Seekers:
- Episode #97) Confidence in the Face of Rejection | Networking Without Expectation | Andrew Wofford
- Episode #99) Land Your Dream Job While Boosting Your Salary | Adunola Adeshola
- Episode #100) Your Next Secret Weapon for Interviews | Merryn Roberts-Huntley
- Episode #103) Rebranding Yourself for Your Career | Kanika Tolver
- Episode #125) From Career Goals to COVID-19: What Are You in Control of? | Denise Hamilton
- Episode #129) Your Ultimate Guide to Reach Out Messages | Lisa Lewis of Career Clarity
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Today, we’re going to talk about LinkedIn Premium. Is Premium Career worth it for job seekers? We’re going to cover some key features from LinkedIn Premium Career, draw in my own insights on how job seekers should be using LinkedIn, and we’ll talk about whether or not it will be useful for you.
Here's what we cover:
What I’m going to cover here are some of the features that you can use and how I personally would use them. If you can visualize yourself doing these things successfully, then I’d say yes that Premium is worth it for you.
- InMail messages
- Salary and Job Insights
- Who viewed your profile?
- Learning
Resources for Job Seekers:
- The Best Way to Network on LinkedIn: https://shows.acast.com/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/best-way-to-network-on-linkedin-warm-networking
- My Actual LinkedIn To Do List: https://shows.acast.com/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/77-my-actual-weekly-linkedin-to-do-list
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Today, we cover 4 questions you need to ask in your career! Where you can use this advice: feedback conversations with your boss, conflict resolution, salary negotiation, accomplishing milestone career goals, and even in personal relationships.
About our guest: Alexandra Carter is the author of ASK FOR MORE: Ten Questions to Negotiate Anything(Simon & Schuster; May 5, 2020) Alex is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School, where she has spent over a decade helping thousands of people improve their negotiation skills. She is a world-renowned negotiation trainer for the United Nations, where she has taught dozens of negotiation workshops to hundreds of diplomats from more than eighty nations. In 2019, Carter was awarded Columbia University's highest teaching honor.
Here's what we cover:
- What problem am I trying to solve?
- What are my needs?
- Tell me (about it from your perspective).
- What are your concerns?
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Order ASK FOR MORE: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-More-Questions-Negotiate-Anything-ebook/dp/B07Z44ZCJK
- Alex' social media handles: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram then TAG US with your favorite nugget of knowledge of the episode
- Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw
- Check out Alex’s website and subscribe to her newsletter for advice: https://alexcarterasks.com/
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Today, we’re going to talk about negotiation and open your mind to how it can change your life. Listen: maybe you want to land a better job with a better salary -- or even become more respected in your career. A key theme: Negotiation is for everyone, and people need to expand their minds about what negotiation is.
Alexandra Carter is the author of ASK FOR MORE: Ten Questions to Negotiate Anything(Simon & Schuster; May 5, 2020) Alex is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School, where she has spent over a decade helping thousands of people improve their negotiation skills. She is a world-renowned negotiation trainer for the United Nations, where she has taught dozens of negotiation workshops to hundreds of diplomats from more than eighty nations. In 2019, Carter was awarded Columbia University's highest teaching honor.
Here's what we cover:
- What is negotiation, and what is it NOT?
- When should you be negotiating?
- What if I'm a shy person?
- Let’s talk about the biggest weapons of negotiation: fear and guilt. How do they come into play in a negotiation?
- Silence. How do I get comfortable with it?
- Let’s say I’m interviewing with a company. Let’s play out what “steering the relationship” would look like so I can get the salary I deserve.
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Order ASK FOR MORE: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-More-Questions-Negotiate-Anything-ebook/dp/B07Z44ZCJK
- Check out Alex’s website and subscribe to her newsletter for advice: https://alexcarterasks.com/
- Alex' social media handles: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram then TAG US with your favorite nugget of knowledge of the episode
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Today, we will discuss three bold & unique ways to stand out in your job application! You probably aren't doing these things -- and once you do, you will get an edge on your competition. Here's what we cover:
- Showing (not telling) with relevant hyperlinks
- Job post problem solving (calling out the #1 issue)
- Relevant LinkedIn recommendations
Connect with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw
Today, we’re going to talk about failing forward as it pertains to your career. As we learn in this stimulating conversation, how you frame failure can determine whether you’re going to taking leaps forward in your career or not.
My next guest, Michael Ryan, is the author of the book Make Your Career Go BOOM! Not Bust: Practical Tips to Succeed in an Ever-Changing World. Legendary business author Ken Blanchard endorsed this book calling it one of the best self-help books he’s read. Universities throughout the US use the book to provide students with an edge as they start their careers. Businesses have hired Michael to provide their workers with the skills to improve performance. Additionally, he’s appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe as well as other media channels. As an award-winning journalist and a former senior media executive, he’s enjoyed coaching and developing employees...which is one of the reasons he’s on the show today.
Some things we’ll cover:
- Why is failure important as a part of our career?
- When do you give something up in your career that’s not working?
- Let’s talk about how we can turn a failure into a career opportunity.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Get the book Make Your Career Go BOOM! Not Bust: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Career-BOOM-Bust/dp/1729501397
- Email Michael for a sample: americascareercoach@gmail.com
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Chris Villanueva shows how you can go above and beyond when writing your next cover letter. Because most cover letters are written very generically, you have a special opportunity to stand out in your next application by getting specific and targeted. Don't be like the 99% -- stand out in your next application by writing a top 1% cover letter.
Resource mentioned in the episode:
- Our other podcast on cover letters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/28-do-cover-letters-matter-anymore-just-ask-chris-minisode-4/id1151607856?i=1000428803330
- Check out Let's Eat, Grandma Resume Service: www.letseatgrandma.com
Today, we’re going to cover some wonderful strategies you can use when working from home.
Why should you listen to this episode? Maybe you are working from home right now, and you’re finding it hard to be productive. Or maybe you’re applying for remote work positions, and you know you’re going to need to make a shift to a different lifestyle. Today’s episode is all about mastering the art of working from home, and we’ll even cover some tips for job seekers -- as well as those who manage a workforce remotely.
My next guest is Jackie Mitchell who is a certified career coach and consultant. After a successful career of over 15 years in IT Project Management, Jackie launched her business, CJ Matthews Consulting, working with C-Level, executives and Fortune 500 corporations in transition to navigate enterprise initiatives and integrations arising from mergers and acquisitions, re-branding efforts, and many other opportunities as a Program & Project Manager. This work naturally evolved into coaching clients both within and outside the tech industry to solve complex problems as well as advancing their careers to achieve more fulfilling personal and professional lives.
Here's what we cover:
- How is working from home different than working in an office?
- What’s the biggest mistake people make when working from home?
- What are your top 3 tips for working from home as an employee?
- If I’m managing a team or I’m an employer, what’s something I should be doing to ensure my team is productive? Should this even be a concern?
- For job seekers: How can we set up a routine that is conducive to getting hired?
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Check out Jackie's career coaching business: https://www.jackiemitchellcc.com/
- Connect with and reach out to Jackie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinemitchell/
- Follow Jackie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackiemitchcc
- Follow Jackie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiemitchellcc/
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Today is all about personal brand. We have an amazing repeat guest for today's podcast episode. Author Kanika Tolver will be joining us today to discuss brand and mindset during the COVID-19 era. Kanika is a career coach and author of the book, Career Rehab: Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethink the Way You Work. In Career Rehab, Tolver helps readers strip away what's holding them back to create the career of their dreams. Readers learn how to create an online brand presence, market an authentic personal brand, and sell their brand-offering expertise and skills. She has been featured on CNN, CBS Radio, Glassdoor, Entrepreneur, the Washington Post and in a variety of radio interviews and podcasts.
Today, you will learn how to see your education, experience, and expertise as a brand. You will also learn how to let go of the employee mindset by valuing your professional relationships and stop undervaluing your work tasks. This mindset shift will help you build a solid personal brand and make you highly marketable, both within your current organization and as you attempt to seek new opportunities.
Resources for this episode:
- Get Career Rehab on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Career-Rehab/dp/1599186519
- Connect with Kanika on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanikatolver/
- Join Austin Job Seekers Meetup Group: https://www.meetup.com/Austin-Job-Seekers
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Today is all about positioning yourself to move up the career ladder! We’ll hear resume, networking, and career growth advice from George McGehrin, the all-star headhunter who founded the McGehrin Group. George has a degree from the University of Oxford and has a secret talent of “picking out needle in the haystack talent for clients”. His clients often seek to hire CEOS, CFOS, and many other senior executives positions. According to LinkedIn, he is ranked in the top 30 most connected recruiters in the U.S.
So as you can see, George is the best person to cover this topic, and you’re going to hear from someone with direct experience on how to position yourself for job success.
Questions we cover:
- What are some of the biggest mistakes you see people make when they are trying to move up in their careers?
- What are some things you recommend job seekers proactively do to position themselves for career growth?
- What does an attractive candidate look like to you? (We can also discuss unattractive candidates).
- Obviously, hiring decision makers should be looking for leadership to step up and fill these higher level roles at companies. But what does good leadership look like, and how do you convey that in an application?
- How do I know if I’m bad at interviews, or it’s just the luck of the draw?
- About 80% of jobs are found through networking. I’m sure that the number goes even higher as positions are more prestigious. What networking advice would you have for a growth-minded career warrior?
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Text George with your name and purpose: 212-658-0801
- Follow George on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmcgehrin/
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Today, we’re going to talk about Jobscan. This is a good episode to introduce you to the tool if you haven’t heard about it already. And I’m going to offer you my take on what some potential benefits and drawbacks may be of the tool.
What we'll cover:
What are applicant tracking systems?
Applicant tracking systems are a tool used by companies to keep track of applicants. And if you’re a larger company, it probably makes sense that you are using a tool like this because you’re probably attracting a large number of applicants. Well that’s exactly what applicant tracking systems do for companies -- they organize and sort through a large pool of applicants so as to save them time.
What are keywords?
Keywords in an application and on a resume are what make most of that sorting possible. Since these systems can sort through your resume look for relevant keywords, it would behoove you to optimize your resume for keywords, which has been past advice on this podcast.
What is Jobscan?
Jobscan is a tool that will scan your resume and give you an percentage score on a scale of 1-100 of how well your resume does based on some job postings that you submit for. Jobscan recommends hitting that 80% mark in order to optimize your resume for Applicant Tracking Systems.
Now it does a match rate based on these priorities in order:
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- Hard skills
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- Education level (only when an advanced degree is included in the job description)
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- Job title
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- Soft skills
Heart of the Podcast:
Benefits
- Sound metrics: After reviewing it, the things that it looks for are very sound (compelling accomplishments, having a decent word count, relevant skills that are a match for the position).
- Great interface: The interface is just beautiful. I could look at that thing all day, and it makes it really easy to understand what the tool is trying to communicate with me and how to use it. All you have to do is copy and paste and you have a score you can work with from the start.
Drawbacks
- Sensitivity to job posting accuracy: You are only as good as the job postings you give it. Which means if I give some job postings that are not truly representative, then I am just going to mislead myself as I write my resume.
- This is really a guessing game: The biggest thing: not all applicant tracking systems -- and not all recruiters are the same. I will go back to what I’ve said from the start -- it is a guessing game. And the score you get using one system may not be the same for Bullhorn as it is for Taleo. And most importantly, it may not be the same for Taleo in 2020 in the spring as it is for Taleo in 2020 winter. algorithms are constantly evolving.
The verdict: it’s okay and probably useful to work with Jobscan if applying mostly online. But please take it with a grain of salt. Don’t let this guide your resume strategy, but use it as a supplemental tool to gain insights and boost your creativity.
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Today, we’re going to talk about three unconventional ways you can land your next job! Because aren't you tired by now of applying the same old way every time?
My next guest, Nissar Ahamed, is the Founder & CEO of CareerMetis.com, a publication dedicated to helping job seekers and freelancers with actionable advice and resources. He is also the host of The Career Insider Podcast and the co-host of The C.A.R.E. Podcast
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:
- Check out Nissar's website for job seekers at https://www.careermetis.com/
- Contact Nissar at nissar@careermetis.com
- Connect with Nissar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nissarahamed/
Get 20% off any resume package by visiting letseatgrandma.com and using the promo code Podcast2020 (expires end of April)
Today, we’re going to talk about a common point of confusion among job seekers: If I’m applying for multiple jobs, what should my LinkedIn profile look like?
Here are the three points I cover today in regards to this topic:
- Get true clarity.
- Encapsulate both positions.
- Nothing bad happens if you get it wrong the first time.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Get 20% off any resume package by visiting letseatgrandma.com and using the promo code Podcast2020 (expires end of April)
- LinkedIn Episode about Headline and About Me section
- LinkedIn Summary Episode
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This is your ultimate guide to reach out messages on LinkedIn, email, and other channels! Because today, we’re going to talk in DETAIL about crafting the best reach out messages possible during your job search.
Why you will want to listen to this episode:
- Maybe you’re struggling with just what to say in your reach out messages.
- Maybe it gives you anxiety to be met by rejection, and you’re just not sure how to message people.
Today I brought on Lisa Lewis, CEO of Career Clarity. According to her bio: “Lisa is an internationally recognized career change expert who has successfully coached more than 500 people through work transitions in 10+ countries. She has been featured in The Washington Post, Forbes, Fast Company, Business Insider, and US News and World Report as a trusted thought leader on creating a fulfilling career path."
Here's what we cover:
- When should we be sending reach out messages? Is there a good overall strategy for sending these messages?
- What platforms should we be sending these messages out on?
- What does a good reach out message look like in your opinion? (With EXAMPLES)
- Follow ups: What if I didn’t get a reply that first time? The second time?
- If you could tattoo one encouraging message for every anxious person applying for a job right now, what would that message be?
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Send Lisa an amazing reach out message here: lisa@getcareerclarity.com
- Visit Lisa's website here: getcareerclarity.com
- Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamlewis/
- Follow @careerclarity on social channels
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Want to land a dream job? Here's how to do so.
Today, we’re going to talk about the best way to actually hit your goals. The answer is getting your process down --a process that you love.
Here are the questions I ask during the exercise:
Question Set #1 (5 minutes): What is the one thing you hope to accomplish in the next three months? And if you’re listening to this during a dark time, what do you hope to accomplish by the end of your "tunnel"? What would absolutely excite you if you achieved it?
Question Set #2 (7 minutes): What’s something that has held you back in the past from achieving those goals? If you don’t know, then what are some things you foresee holding you back?
Question #3 (30 minutes): What’s your dream schedule that will get you there?
Chris Villanueva, CPRW breaks down the highlighter exercise -- one of the best things you can do to get your resume prepared for applications! Chris touches upon the concept of being targeted and writing a resume that's short and powerful. Hope you enjoy!
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Today, we're going to talk about unlocking your creativity during a period of transition. Our amazing speaker today is Clara Chorley. In the recording, Clara talks about how to get creative -- and discusses the 4 stages of career transition.
Clara is a career satisfaction expert who founded her business during the Great Recession. Clara has helped many professionals land better jobs and start their businesses...through 1-on-1 career coaching and keynote speaking. Clara has traveled through 44 countries and 5 continents -- and worked with organizations as diverse as Ernst and Young - and the Millennium Village Project in Africa.
This is special recording was done as a talk for COVID-19 Career Care Facebook group on 3/24/2020.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Join our COVID-19 Career Care Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UrgentCareerCare/
- Attend the free General Assembly event (3/27/2020) by registering here: https://ga.co/2UvLT7S
- Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/
- Connect with Clara Chorley here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarachorley/
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Join the COVID-19 Career Support Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UrgentCareerCare/
Today, we'll cover goal-setting and remaining in charge of our lives. Whether it's the current COVID-19 situation or a lifelong career goal of yours, we'll help you stay motivated by keeping you focused on your process and what you're in control of. This is bonus material from our 123rd episode with Denise Hamilton. Denise is the founder and CEO of Watchherwork.com, a company that vows to become the #1 advice destination for women in the world. Denise is a highly sought after speaker, consultant and media personality who has presented to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and professional organizations all over the US. She is currently the host of Lifetime's "Project Comeback."
Resources mentioned in episode:
- Join the COVID-19 Career Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UrgentCareerCare/
- Digital course: Master yourself, Master your world
- Watchherwork.com
- Denise's IG: @watchherworkTV @officialdham
- Denise's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamiltondenise/
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We have a special episode today to help alleviate some of the pain and anxiety you may be facing regarding the Coronavirus outbreak. There are a lot of worried people out there, and I wanted to release an episode about your job search during this time of uncertainty.
Here's what we cover:
- Remain calm.
- Define what is important to you during this time of crisis.
- Be proactive and create your action plan.
Resources mentioned in the episode::
- LinkedIn article on companies that need workers now: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/news/companies-that-need-workers-now-4796244/
- Emotional intelligence study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131119153027.htm
Today, we’re speaking to the women warriors in the audience about how they can thrive at work and live out the career of their dreams. We will talk about mastering our mindset, energy, and goals to advance our careers.
We will touch upon...
- How to let go of beliefs and assumptions that no longer serve you
- How to take action to help you be your best self and propel yourself to success
My next guest, Denise Hamilton, is the founder and CEO of Watchherwork.com, a company that vows to become the #1 advice destination for women in the world. Denise is a highly sought after speaker, consultant and media personality who has presented to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and professional organizations all over the US. She is currently the host of Lifetime's "Project Comeback."
She’s also worked as a professor of business communication and COO of Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce, advocating for the advancement of women through leadership and mentorship.
Here's what I ask Denise:
- What are some specific internal challenges that women are dealing with in 2020?
- You cite WatchHerWork.com as helping to close the achievement gap for women. What causes achievement gap for women in the workforce?
- You’ve interviewed hundreds of successful women executives, and you cite that the common thing that binds them is their ability to master themselves so they can master their world. Can you talk about what “Master yourself, Master your World” means?
- What’s mastering your mindset about?
- Energy is a HUGE topic that we’ve covered before on this podcast. What nuggets of knowledge would you have for someone looking to manage their energy?
Resources mentioned in episode:
- Digital course: Master yourself, Master your world
- Watchherwork.com
- Denise's IG: @watchherworkTV @officialdham
- Denise's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamiltondenise/
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Today, we’re going to talk about one of the most common struggles I deal with in our job seeker meetup group: managing the job search when changing cities.
Here are the questions we cover:
- How do I address the fact that I’ve changed cities within my resume?
- Where do I say I’m located on my LinkedIn Profile?
- What if I’m a city hopper?
- How do I manage my job search in real life?
- What if I’m applying for remote jobs?
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Listen to Homebound Radio
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104 Explaining a Gap Year or Travel on Your Resume
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112 4 Quick Steps to Hacking the ATS
Today, we’re going to talk about dealing with people and improving your networking strategy -- all so you can improve your professional life or job search. That’s right -- it’s time to “win friends and influence people.”
And for today’s show, I brought on the best guest possible for the topic. Scott Whitaker is a director for the Diocese of Austin, where he’s in charge of fundraising, development, and communication in a diocese with over 3 million Catholics. The reason Scott is on the show is because he’s a great networker and communicator, and a living example of how to respectfully deal with other people in a world that values money and fighting your way to the top.
So today, we’ll touch upon what it’s like working in the nonprofit world, but most importantly, we will cover how to deal with people in your networking approach.
Here's what I asked Scott:
- Let’s cover the non-profit angle for just one moment. Why do you work in a non-profit? How is life typically different from the corporate world?
- Where have you had to use networking and dealing with people in your past or current position?
- What’s your philosophy in dealing with people?
- What specific advice would you have for a job seeker who is looking to break into an industry or apply for a job?
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Connect with Scott on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwhitaker95/
- Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/
- Austin Diocese webpage: https://austindiocese.org/
- Catholic Foundation - Diocese of Austin: https://catholicfdn.org/
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Today, we’re going to talk all about resume gaps -- and help you deal with your own if that’s something you’re worried about. What are we talking about when I say resume gaps?:
- Perhaps you’re not currently employed and applying for jobs.
- Perhaps you have a spacial gap somewhere in your career timeline.
- Or perhaps the job you’ve been in for some time is not relevant to the next one you’re applying for.
Regardless of what your specific situation is, it’s how you take action that will determine its effect on your job search. Hope you enjoy the episode!
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
- Blog: How to Disguise a Career Gap in Your Resume
- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw
Today, we are staging a debate on how long your resume should be. Should it always be 1 page? Or longer?
We are live here in Austin, TX .... at our Austin Job Seekers meetup! We have a bunch of job seekers in the room watching with an exciting energy!
Why are we having a debate? Simply put: resume length is such a contentious topic, and there is so much conflicting advice on the matter. Some say your resume should be one page. Some say it should be longer. I say: let’s stage a debate and let the listeners decide for themselves what to believe. Because at the end of the day here, my goal is to present to job seekers two different sides of the coin and let them decide based on the rationale.
Today, I’ve brought in two of the best people I could find with opposing opinions:
Merryn Roberts-Huntley is a career expert and Founder of Made to Hire, a company focused on helping professionals get what they want in their careers. Professionals call Merryn their “secret weapon” Merryn has worked with a bunch of brands including... NIKE, ADIDAS, and Major League Soccer.
Lisa Novak is the head of talent at Data.World. She’s an HR rockstar with a history of driving growth in company culture, talent management, and workforce growth...even helping her company to land on a list of best places to work in Austin.
We have a lot to cover in such little time, so let’s launch right into it with our 119th episode of the Career Warrior Podcast!
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisanovakhr/
- Check out data.world (Lisa): https://data.world
- Follow Merryn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madetohire/
- Check out Made to Hire (Merryn) https://www.madetohire.com/
- Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw
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Today, we’re going to talk about avoiding burnout. I've experienced symptoms of burnout in the past, and I've overcome it during my own personal journey. We'll discuss what is is, how you know when you have it, and ways to overcome it.
Three ways to overcome:
- Self-awareness: What’s causing the burnout?
- Introduce a stimulus: Try something a different way than your normal routine.
- Spa package time: Incorporate rejuvenating things within your typical week (in a recurring calendar event).
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- DON'T FORGET to journal about your experience and come up with your own stimulus and spa package time
- Japanese study about forest therapy: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2014/834360/
- Business news daily article on combating burnout: https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/15173-combat-workplace-burnout.html
- Episode 102: What should you start, stop, and continue doing?: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leg-job-seekers-podcast/e/66308847?autoplay=true
- Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw
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Today, we’re going to talk about how to be seen as a high performer at your company.
Why you may want to listen to this episode:
- Maybe you just stepped into your new role and you want to be your best.
- Maybe you’re ready to land that promotion.
- Or maybe you want to land another job and finally get paid what you’re worth.
Ladies and gentlemen the time is now. We’re going to discuss high performance -- and especially how to communicate your value to the right people.
Denise Liebetrau is a strategic HR and Compensation Consultant. With over 25 years of experience including with Fortune 500 companies, she’s coached many professionals so they can get the careers and salaries they deserve. She is the Founder and CEO of Prosper Consulting, an executive consulting firm.
...so let’s help you shine with this next episode. And let’s launch right into it with our 117th episode of the Career Warrior Podcast!
Here's what we cover:
- How would you define a high performer?
- Why would I even bother to be seen as a high performer at my company?
- Let’s say I work at a company, I am a rising star, and I want to be seen as a high performer...what’s step 1?
- What should I make sure to highlight on my job application if I want to be seen as a high performer? Any tips here?
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Check out Prosper Consulting: https://prosperconsultingllc.com/
- Book Recommendations: https://prosperconsultingllc.com/book-recommendations
- Connect with Denise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniseliebetrau/
- Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/
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Today's episode is for career changers! The discussion is about translating your past on your resume so you can land your next job.
Listen, we get it. It's not easy to make a career change -- and it's especially hard to communicate that you can do the job when you haven't had the experience. In today's discussion, we cover 3 core principles that will help you land your next job:
- Look to the jobs you're applying for -- not your past.
- Showcase your best of the best.
- Persist through the black hole.
I hope this episode helps give you some clarity in your job search!
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Episode: How to Integrate Keyword in Your Resume: https://shows.acast.com/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/29-how-to-integrate-keywords-in-your-resume
- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/
- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw
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Welcome to the Let's Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast! Today, we're going to talk about putting your best foot forward when it comes to attending networking events and interviews. Many of us have a best version of our appearance, and we have a worst version of our appearance. This talk explores both and the reasons why we need to show up our best when attending interviews. We discuss clothing, posture, and body language.
This episode should inspire you to feel confident and be the absolute best you can be.
This episode was taken from a presentation given to job seekers at the Austin Public Library. It is available unabridged with tips for homeless job seekers in our other podcast, Homebound Radio.
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Today, we’re going to talk about career transition. I know that many of those listening on the show...perhaps the majority...are going through a serious transition or will sometime in the next 5 years. Especially if you transition from the military, this can be especially difficult if you don’t have the right game plan or materials in place.
My next guest, Steven Arango, is a true Career Warrior. Steven is an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, a lawyer, and a dedicated public servant. He’s a Federal Law Clerk for U.S District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. and he previously worked for the U.S. House of Representatives. He’s an excellent communicator, having written several articles on foreign policy and international affairs for the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and other publications. Most importantly, he’s a public servant who loves to mentor others. As a mentor for Service to School, Steven helps transitioning veterans with their applications, resume, cover letters, and personal statements.
You’ll especially want to listen if you’ve been in the military or are currently in the military. Even if you’re a non-military career changer, I’m sure that this episode will have some key takeaways for managing that transition effectively.
Here's what we cover:
- It’s a great thing to be a part of our armed forces. Why should I be confident in applying for jobs? What are some of those skills I can apply to the real world?
- What are some common struggles for those who are applying for jobs outside the military?
- Let’s walk these veterans or future veterans through some steps they can take to prepare themselves to apply for jobs. What’s step 1?
- What’s the biggest mistake that transitioning veterans make when applying for jobs?
- If you could tattoo one encouraging message for every single veteran or future veteran dealing with job search difficulties, what would that message be?
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Check out Steven's website: https://www.stevenarango.com/
- Connect with Steven on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenarango/
- Military Transition Resumes: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-life-cycle/separation-transition/employment-education/how-to-write-a-resume
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Today, we’re going to talk about why a consistent workout routine can benefit your job search. In this episode, we’ll cover why you need fitness in your job search, how you can make time, and we’re even going to put me to work with a sample exercise routine that boosts energy and cardiovascular health.
My next guest is Jordan Miller. Jordan has trained at Gold's Gym (Austin Downtown) for several years and has a degree in exercise science. As a NASM certified personal trainer, he helps many to achieve a better life through fitness. But most importantly, he was my personal trainer for over a year and helped me to reach new levels in my fitness.
Here's what we cover:
- Why fitness can be a gamechanger
- What are some reasons why I should work out -- even if it seems like my first and only priority should be on finding that job or getting that promotion?
- When and where would I have the time to do this?
- What is the most commonly made mistake people make when trying to integrate a fitness routine into their schedule?
- We'll come up with two sample schedules for people who want to integrate fitness in their routine.
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Email Jordan if you're near Austin Downtown: Jordan.Miller@goldsgym.com
- Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.mills/
- Follow Career Warrior Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/
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Today, we have a short minisode about getting past the ATS or applicant tracking systems -- aka the ROBOTS. We’ll give you some advice today, which will help you get more results and interviews from the companies that you care about.
We’re going to spend some time describing what applicant tracking systems are and how they work. Then, we'll cover these 4 quick steps on how you can start getting noticed by these systems.
- Print job postings (and possibly O*NET Online pages) as your research.
- Create a word cloud on Wordle.
- Highlight keywords. (Focus on position titles and nouns common to the position).
- Integrate them subtly in your resume.
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/
Listen to (or share) Homebound Radio: https://shows.acast.com/homebound-radio
Today, we're going to talk about how you can spruce up your resume content and design so you can land more interviews. We'll talk about your professional experiences section, resume design do's & don'ts, ATS (applicant tracking system) compliance, and the right format to get your foot in the door.
I recently co-presented at a Career Camp X 2030 event in General Assembly here in Austin. This is part 2 of that presentation, which was led by Erin Ford.
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/
- Connect with Erin Ford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theerinford/
- Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw
- Check out General Assembly: https://generalassemb.ly/
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Today, we’re going to talk about getting your resume rewritten to help you land that dream job. I recently co-presented at a Career Camp X 2030 event in General Assembly here in Austin. During this one, we covered the importance of creating a master resume, how to put yourself in the best light, and crafting a summary that wins.
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Connect with Erin Ford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theerinford/
- Check out General Assembly: https://generalassemb.ly/
Welcome to the Let's Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast where our goal is to help you land your dream job and live your best life. Today, we're going to talk about how to maximize your results when it comes to your job search. This recording comes from an event we did with the Austin Public Library Terrazas Branch. Chris talks about the importance of diversifying your strategy while remaining focused on the best jobs for you.
Hope you enjoy!
More resources:
- Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/
- Follow Career Warrior Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/
We're going to cover some practical tips about how you can make your LinkedIn attractive to recruiters! We took this from our latest Meetup in Austin, Texas. Chris will go over how to write a solid 'About Me' section and headline. Stay tuned for part 2.
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Today, we’re going to talk about how a 30-60-90 day plan can help you crush your next interview. This is bonus material from our 100th episode with Merryn Roberts Huntley, in which she discusses the idea of a portfolio as your secret weapon. The 30-60-90 day plan is part of that portfolio. If you want to get the job, you need to stand out beyond answering interview questions like a robot. Hope you enjoy!
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Merryn's top-rated course, How to Get the Job You Want: https://www.udemy.com/course/madetohire-marketyourselfforthecareeryouwant/?referralCode=41A731D77D0A15F49BE9
- Check out Made to Hire: https://www.madetohire.com/
- Check out episode 100 with Merryn (Interview Portfolio Episode): https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/100-your-next-secret-weapon-for-interviews
Connecting with us on social media:
- Merryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madetohire/?hl=en
- Merryn's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/merryn-roberts-huntley/
- Chris' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw
- Career Warrior Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/
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Today, we’re going to talk about challenge and carving your own path to career success. My next guest, Jordan Hearin overcame extreme poverty, multiple evictions, and was raised in a childhood where both parents were addicted to drugs...all so he could eventually carve his own path to career success as a successful technology executive.
It blows my mind what us humans are capable of doing with the right amount of vision and persistence. This conversation was originally intended for a new podcast to be released in late January, which fights homelessness. The section I’ve chosen today will hone in on Jordan’s story and some common themes that will help you to push forward in your job search as well.
Thanks for tuning in, and I hope you enjoy this Thursday’s episode.
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Connect with Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sir_jordyy/
- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/
We have a bonus episode today! Through unreleased audio from episode 97, we'll cover boldness and owning it your job search. We'll tackle themes such as risk-taking, confidence, relying on your team, and networking with no expectation.
Andrew Wofford is an actor, content creator, and entrepreneur born and raised right here in the great state of Texas. As a “third-generation entrepreneur”, he has business in his blood and even started his first company at the age of 15. He studied acting at CALARTS and has since then had his hand in many different projects, including production companies, educational outreach programs, music groups, and much more. As a good friend, I’ve known Andrew for 13 years and have seen him put his heart and soul into everything he does.
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Follow Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewwofford/
- Follow the Career Warrior Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/
- Check out our 97th (original) episode with Andrew: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/confidence-rejection-andrew-wofford
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Today, we’re going to have a short minisode about how to explain a gap year or time taken off for travel on your resume. I’ll discuss some helpful tips to frame your experience positively so you can get the job you want.
Here's what we cover:
Ask yourself: how necessary is it to call out that travel you’ve done?
- Look at timing: (You just traveled...vs 5 years ago).
- Look at job relevance: How relevant is it for the specific job you’re applying for?
If you make the decision to showcase travel in the resume:
- Create a separate section for it.
- REALLY IMPORTANT: You want to make sure that you only include relevant information for that job.
- Get clear on where you’re applying.
- Brainstorm all of the professional skills that you acquired. Common themes include: languages, problem solving, communication skills.
- When in doubt, keep it short.
Cover letters and interviews are the best for selling this type of experience.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Blog on including travel on your resume: https://www.carrentals.com/blog/travel-on-a-resume/
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74) Should You Really Follow Your Heart?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/74-should-you-really-follow-your-heart-sujit-lalwani/id1151607856?i=1000451320052
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82) The Big Bad Recruiting Panel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/82-big-bad-recruiting-panel-we-ask-recruiters-how-to/id1151607856?i=1000454748986
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Today, we’re going to talk about rebranding yourself for your career and your job search.
Our guest, Kanika Tolver, is a career coach and author of the book, Career Rehab: Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethink the Way You Work. In Career Rehab, Tolver helps readers strip away what's holding them back to create the career of their dreams. Readers learn how to create an online brand presence, market an authentic personal brand, and sell their brand-offering expertise and skills.
She has been featured on CNN, CBS Radio, Glassdoor, Entrepreneur, the Washington Post and in a variety of radio interviews and podcasts.
Here's what we cover:
- Let’s talk about what rebranding actually is. What would this look like in the context of someone’s career?
- Getting clear on what you want next:
- How can I build my career floorplan? (Salary, skills matching, ideal location, where you want to live).
- Career Rooms and Spaces: (Company type, company culture)
- Career Appliances: What are the incentives that you want? Paid time off? Remote opportunities?
- The emotional part: How can we deal with stress and anxiety during this time of intense transition?
- What are ways that I can ensure that companies take me seriously (as a career transitioner) during the application stages?
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Order Career Rehab on Amazon Kindle
- Follow Kanika on Instagram,Twitter, and LinkedIn
- Sign up for our New Year, New Job 6-email-series: https://mailchi.mp/letseatgrandma/new-year-new-job
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Today, we’re going to talk about the concept of …start, stop, continue. Start, stop, continue is a transformative brainblast exercise that looks to your past so you can build the ideal version of your life. You look at what things you should start, what you should stop, and what you should continue. I’m going to break down how you should do each of these and show you how you can come up with your own start, stop, continue.
Start, stop, continue is also a powerful exercise done by corporate executives to build strategy for their companies. This is something that our company at Let’s Eat, Grandma has been doing every quarter, and it’s helped us out big time. It’s given us self awareness and true focus on what to work on. I think it can be an even more effective tool when applied on a personal level.
Today, we’re going to help you think through your goals for next year -- and we’re going to increase the likelihood of you actually following through by integrating S.M.A.R.T goals.
Ask Yourself Why:
Pick one goal you have in mind. Ask why you want to accomplish this goal.
- What’s the main reason you want to accomplish your goal.
- Is it to impress someone else?
- Is it because you’ve always had this goal?
- How good would you feel if you were to accomplish that goal?
- What will you be able to accomplish if you finish that goal?
Set Your SMART Goals:
SMART is an acronym that stands for...
Specific - A major reason why New Year's resolutions fail are that you aren’t specific enough. Creating specific goals does something psychologically that sets you up for success.
Measurable - The more quantifiable the better. Weight is a good example because you can step on the scale and have a number.
Attainable - Make sure you are positioned with the tools required to nail your goal. If you don’t have them, go get them. Also, be sure to be realistic.
Relevant - Why is this relevant in the context of the bigger picture of your life?
Time-Bound - Put a specific time frame on your goal. (Also, don’t be too short-term. This is one of the reasons why people give up. Give it a year’s time with quarterly check points.)
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Follow me on IG and DM me what your goals are! https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/
- Come up with your SMART goals and implement an action plan. (Listen to the episode below for help on this).
- Listen to Episode #78 Are you taking enough action to succeed?: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/are-you-taking-enough-action-to-succeed
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Merryn's top-rated course, How to Get the Job You Want: https://www.udemy.com/course/madetohire-marketyourselfforthecareeryouwant/?referralCode=41A731D77D0A15F49BE9
Today, we are going to talk about your secret weapon for your next interview.
Merryn Roberts-Huntley is a career expert and Founder of Made to Hire, a company focused on helping professionals get what they want in their careers. Professionals call her their “secret weapon”. She’s worked with brands such as... NIKE, ADIDAS, Columbia Sportwear, Spanx, Clif Bar, Portland Marathon, Salomon, and Major League Soccer. Merryn also teaches graduate-level marketing at The University of Oregon. And when she is not running Made to Hire, she’s doing marketing strategy and business development for FIXX Consulting, which is a sports-focused firm that she founded to help connect companies to their target consumer.
Here's what we cover:
- How could a portfolio help you set yourself apart from the competition?
- What's in a portfolio? (We cover two components in detail).
- How do you actually use it in the interview?
- How you should actually print/package the portfolio?
Here's what could be in your portfolio:
- Cover page
- Resume
- Visual resume (optional)
- Recommendation letter
- Suitability map
- 30 60 90 day plan
- Work samples
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Merryn's top-rated course, How to Get the Job You Want: https://www.udemy.com/course/madetohire-marketyourselfforthecareeryouwant/?referralCode=41A731D77D0A15F49BE9
- Check out Made to Hire: https://www.madetohire.com/
- Check out episode 36 with Merryn (5 questions in an interview): https://www.madetohire.com/blog/2019/3/30/podcast-how-to-crush-the-interview
Connecting with us on social media:
- Merryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madetohire/?hl=en
- Merryn's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/merryn-roberts-huntley/
- Chris' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw
- Career Warrior Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/
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Today, we’re going to talk about landing your next job with a salary increase! Who doesn’t want to land their dream job, and who couldn’t use another $10K/year, $15K/year salary boost for the new year?
Our guest today is Adunola Adeshola. She is a career coach, Forbes contributor, and she also comes from the great state of Texas. Adunola teaches flourishing and unfulfilled corporate professionals how to secure new positions they love at companies they love.
She’s here to share her story and practical career expertise tips that have helped her clients in a variety of industries land dream jobs with better salaries.
The 5 steps anyone with great experience can use to land their dream job with $10K, $20K, $30K+ salary increases:
- Getting crystal clear on what you want. The more specific the better.
- Changing your story. Start focusing on what you want to do next. Not just your past.
- Understand the culture of what you’re going after. (I can add value and impact).
- Connecting with a real human.
- Communicating your value / closing the loop.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Adunola's free guide: https://employeeredefined.lpages.co/free-guide-zero-interviews-to-job-offers/
Connect with Adunola for coaching: https://www.employeeredefined.com/lets-talk/
Follow Adunola on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewemployees/
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I hate when people simply say to be positive, but this is one of the most powerful things you can do to improve your life. I try and tackle this issue the right way by drawing from faith, science, and my own experiences.
At the end of the day, if you are living your days in positive expectation, you’ll be able to actually persist enough to achieve difficult outcomes (eg land a solid job through career change). If you dwell on the negative, you will slow down unnecessarily. It’s that simple.
The episode will cover why it’s important to be positive as well as how to shift your mindset from constant negativity to positive expectation.
Resources mentioned in the show:
Scientific studies on the benefits of positive thinking. Follow this article: https://edition.cnn.com/2013/10/11/business/the-science-behind-positive-thinking/
Today, we’re going to talk about confidence in the face of challenge and uncertainty. We will also cover a powerful mentality to have when it comes to networking: connecting with others without expecting anything in return.
Why you will want to listen to this episode:
- Maybe you feel like rejection has gotten the better of you.
- You lack confidence, clarity, and presence in your job search.
- You feel like it’s time to take more calculated risks.
My next guest is Andrew Wofford. He’s an actor, content creator, and entrepreneur born and raised right here in the great state of Texas. As a “third-generation entrepreneur”, he has business in his blood and even started his first company at the age of 15. He studied acting at CALARTS and has since then had his hand in many different projects, including production companies, educational outreach programs, music groups, and much more. As a good friend, I’ve known Andrew for 13 years and have seen him put his heart and soul into everything he does.
I brought him on the show today because he’s one of the most confident, present, and interesting people I know. Andrew will be sharing experiences from his own journey, including challenges and struggles. And we will draw parallels to the job search, showing you how you can still be confident in the face of challenge and adversity.
Here's what we cover:
- What are some ways to reboost your confidence during tough times?
- What are some ways to deal with rejection?
- Why does expecting nothing in return yield a better job search?
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Connect with Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewwofford/
- Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw
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During today's episode, we discuss the BEST way to use LinkedIn for your job search.
Public Service Announcement: LinkedIn is social media: it can be the biggest time waster ever -- or one of the best tools available to get you to your dream job. Brenda Bernstein discusses on today's show who you should reach out to on the platform -- and what to say in your reach out messages.
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Connect with Brenda on LinkedIn
- Order How to Write a KILLER LinkedIn Profile...and 18 Mistakes to Avoid
- Check out Brenda's services at The Essay Expert
Other Recommended Episodes:
- How Should Your LinkedIn Profile Be Different from Your Resume
- Who Should I Connect With on LinkedIn?
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Welcome to the 95th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is not only to help you land your dream job but to help you live your best life! Today, we’re going to talk about your job search and why you should apply for a startup.
Why you will want to listen to this episode.
- You’re on the job hunt and on the fence about joining a startup
- You want to join a startup, but you don’t have a good sense of direction
- You want to join a startup, but you don’t know how to get your foot in the door
Steve Kahan is a serial entrepreneur that has had great success moving from the corporate world early in his career to the startup world. He will share lessons learned in over 30 years for how young professionals or those that feel stuck in the corporate world can earn a great living doing what they love by igniting their career in startup life. He’s also helped to grow six start-up companies from early-stage development to going public or being sold, resulting in more than $3 billion in shareholder value. He is currently CMO at Thycotic, which will become the seventh. He has also written a book published by Wiley and Audible called “Be a Startup Superstar," which we will cover in the end.
Here's what we cover:
- Why should people consider startups?
- Why should you not join a startup? What are some potential downsides to joining if you do decide to make that leap?
- How do you pick the right startups?
- How do you meet the right people to get hired? What are some ways that are overlooked?
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Order Be a Startup Superstar
- Episode: Quitting Your Job to Start Your Own Business
- Episode: Navigating Career Changes
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Today, we cover four different job boards you can apply through. I’ve said it from the beginning: you should diversify your job search strategy in order to maximize your results. That is, I recommend most folks both use a networking strategy AND apply through job boards.
Today, we cover Indeed, LinkedIn, The Muse, and Glassdoor.
Resources:
https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/best-places-to-post-your-resume-2019/
Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw
Instagram: @careerwarriorpodcast
TikTok: @careerwarriorpodcast
Why you will want to listen to this episode: you know you hate your job. Every time you come home, you lack energy and can’t wait to complain to your closest friend about how much you hate your job. Or maybe it’s on a more subtle level, and your job is becoming progressively more life-sucking, and you’re now unsure if you made the right choice.
You especially want to listen to this if you want a way out and want to take some control of your situation.
I brought on David Flynn. He’s a good friend of mine, Austinite, and rising star in the world of online marketing. He has a diverse background in marketing working for various companies large and small -- from his very own company to companies as large as Facebook. Most importantly, he comes on this podcast to speak from the heart and share advice on surviving a job you hate.
Here's what we cover:
- What are some reasons that you should not stay in your job?
- What did you do to cope with being in this tough position? What were some healthy habits that helped you survive until your next phase?
- Were there any mentality shifts that truly helped you during this period? (Internal vs. External Locus of Control)
- What did you do to stay fresh and marketable when you were searching for jobs?
- One thing you mentioned was you rarely let your connections die. Can you speak more about this and how it helped your job search?
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemflynn/
- Episode: When Should You Quit Your Job: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/31-when-should-you-quit-your-job
- Episode: More Energy at Work (Nutrition): https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/59-more-energy-at-work-series-pt-1-nutrition-fuel-for-work
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We'll be going over application strategy in relation to the November and December months. Because it may be worth it for you to keep those applications going!
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
- Send your resume in for a free career score to our company at https://www.letseatgrandma.com
- Fast Company Article: https://www.fastcompany.com/90291699/whats-the-best-time-of-year-for-your-job-search-it-depends
- Workopolis Article: https://careers.workopolis.com/advice/the-best-time-of-year-day-of-the-week-for-finding-a-new-job/F
Today, we’re going to talk about increasing our happiness and quality of life by building a better relationship with our work life.
Why you want to listen to this episode: you want less stress, you value your life as a whole, and you want more happiness.
My guest, Hilary Constable, is a rockstar HR Consultant and founder of Constable HR, which is based in Denver. She began her journey while studying in school under some great minds in her field of Psychology. She’s racked up some solid experience in various industries and plenty of certifications to back up that experience. And as a recovering Workaholic, she’s made it her mission to fight this modern day epidemic -- and bring awareness to the professionals out there that there is a better life.
Here's what we cover:
- How do I know that I’m experiencing the symptoms of workaholism?
- I NEED to work hard and long hours in order to do a good job with what I’m doing. I’m a top performing sales person, I’m the CEO of a startup, I’m working on a promotion. How could I not be a workaholic?
- What will life look like when I have actually started to value my whole life above my work life? What starts to happen?
- How can people use the 2020 pledge to live a much better life?
Resources mentioned in the show:
- The 20/20 PLEDGE: https://www.hilaryconstable.com/the2020pledge
- Hilary Constable's Website: https://www.hilaryconstable.com/
- Career Warrior Episode on Nutrition: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast/59-more-energy-at-work-series-pt-1-nutrition-fuel-for/id1151607856?i=1000446178986
- Career Warrior Episode on Sleep: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/61-fundamentals-getting-better-sleep-more-energy-at/id1151607856?i=1000446706683
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One thing that trips up a lot of job seekers who hope to get more active on LinkedIn...is knowing what to post on the platform! We demystify the process and help you reach the right people through your posts.
Calls to Action during the episode:
- Post one thing on LinkedIn THIS week that’s relevant in your space. Even if you don’t know what that is, SKIP steps 1 and 2 just so you can get in the feel for it. You’ll be so much more motivated to take the other steps.
- Listen to episodes 41 and 74 if you’re still trying to get some clarity on where to go next in your career.
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41) Doing What You Want vs. What Society Expects
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74) Should You Really Follow Your Heart?
Today, we address one of the most common questions that job seekers have about applying: Is It better to apply through job boards or company websites?
Unfortunately, the answer is not as simple as the question makes it out to be. Listen to our take on this answer -- and what you can do to maximize your chances of getting your resume seen.
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/
- Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/
Today, we took a little bit of a different turn (although a very important one). Everyone is going through something whether or not you see it or not, and if you're deep in your job search, you really need to listen to this message.
Reasons we did this episode:
- To remove the focus from ourselves for one second. How often do you think about yourself...the fact that your job may suck?...the fact that you don’t have your dream job yet?... you, you, you. It can be stressful, and it’s not actually good for us. This removes that centralized focus and yields a more healthy attitude.
- To foster more patience in yourself and with other people. It is so important to be patient especially in the tough times.
EMPATHY. Get some! Hope you enjoy.
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly: https://www.amazon.com/Resisting-Happiness-Matthew-Kelly/dp/1942611927
- Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/
- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/
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My heart is on fire for those of you who want to achieve your goals but haven't made it happen so far. I would love every single one of you out there to achieve your dreams (e.g. land that dream job, start that business), but that next or first step may be what is preventing you.
Please listen to this and take ACTION. Enough procrastination. Make it happen NOW.
Today, we are going to talk about the fine art of creative resumes!
Here's what we cover:
1.) How do we define creative resumes?
2.) When is it NOT appropriate to use them?
3.) When is actually appropriate to have a creative resume?
4.) What's the best approach to writing one?
Other considerations: ATS Software, the subjectivity involved in resumes, creative design positions.
Resources Mentioned In The Show:
- Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellorenzo11/
- Let's Eat, Grandma Blog: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/
- Creative Resumes: The Good, the bad, and the ugly: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/creative-resume-examples/
Today, we’re going to talk about attending events as a shy person! We will talk about how to use events within your networking strategy and tips on overcoming your shyness to get the most value from events.
Dealing with Shyness:
- Before the event.
- When you’re actually in the event.
- After the event.
Resources from the episode:
- Joining a group conversation (blog): https://medium.com/thrive-global/how-you-can-effortlessly-join-any-group-conversation-47936f014076
- Exiting a conversation (blog): https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/11-foolproof-ways-to-nicely-end-a-conversation.html
- Follow ME on Instagram @careerwarriorpodcast or TikTok @careerwarriorpodcast
- Dr. Nicole Piera (Future Self Journaling) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist/?hl=en
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Today, I'm going to cover what to do when you get no response from an interviewer. Because waiting sucks, and it can be especially painful when you need the job.
Here are three elements of this game I cover:
#1) Don’t let it come down to time and circumstance...OR your emotions.
#2) Craft an template email that makes sense for your situation.
#3) Just do it (Shia Labeouf style)
Enjoy the show!
Today, we’re going to talk about the concept of imposter syndrome and put you on your path to some serious career growth. We brought in Rachel Stewart, the amazing author of Unqualified Success, to discuss this topic
Some things I’ll address during the show:
- What is imposter syndrome?
- Is there a way to know if what I’m feeling is imposter syndrome?
- Is there a way for me to know that a career path isn’t right for me?
- How do we deal with imposter syndrome as career warriors?
- Let’s help some people get hired here. How can we help job seekers put their best foot forward?
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Unqualified Tools website: http://www.unqualifiedtools.com/
- Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unqualifiedsuccess/
Follow us on our brand new Instagram account! https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/
In this episode, you are going to discover what hiring managers are looking for. I took some of the best recruiters here in Austin - and we’re going to have a live panel discussion to help you all get hired.
The theme to hammer home: Put yourself in the perspective of a hiring decision maker, and we’re going straight to the horse’s mouth with this episode.
We’ll talk about how to get your resume noticed in the first place -- and how to be the one that gets picked during the interview process
Here's what we asked the recruiters:
- What makes you put a resume in the yes vs. no pile?
- Please discuss your mechanism of sourcing + filtering out candidates. What do you actually type in during your searches?
- If someone is interviewing with you -- and all of your candidates are awesome -- what’s the one thing that makes you pick the winner?
- “What’s your biggest weakness” Best way to respond?
- What percentage of cover letters do you actually read?
- Resume or PDF?
- Have you actually disqualified someone just due to a typo?
- How long do you actually spend on each resume?
- What do you think is the best investment of time a job seeker can make for their job search?
...PLUS Q&A from the audience!
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
GUEST LINKEDIN PROFILES:
- Lara MacGonigle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laramacgonigle/
- Ryman Stringer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rymanstringer/
- Nada Lulic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadalulic/
- Lisa Novak on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisanovakhr/
PODCAST RESOURCES:
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8 What Hiring Managers Want to See in Your Resume
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12 How standout your job application
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9 How long should your resume be?
- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/
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Today, we have a conversation about interviews! Because this is the missing piece for many of us before we land our dream job. I speak with Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter & Host of No BS Job Search Advice Radio.
We cover the following:
- What are some uncommon techniques to stand out from other applicants?
- What's the best way to answer, "Tell me about yourself."?
- The SOAR technique.
- Why is it important to rehearse interview answers?
Resources Mentioned in The Show:
- Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter, website: https://thebiggamehunter.us/
- Follow Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebiggamehunter/
We discuss what over-qualifying is and how to fix this issue on your resume.
Here are some of the additional resources mentioned in the show:
- Age Discrimination: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/11-does-age-discrimination-exist-in-the-modern-job-search/id1151607856?i=1000421028669
- How Long Should Your Resume Be?: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/9-how-long-should-your-resume-be-just-ask-chris-minisode-1/id1151607856?i=1000419614195&mt=2
We spoke with Leah Kingsbury about the challenges of applying for jobs as a new mom -- and how to make friends online. Today's theme is putting yourself out there and meeting the right people to orchestrate your dream life. How about that?
- Did you just move to a new city?
- Is your life going through a period of intense transition?
- Maybe you’re a new mother who is just returning back to the workforce after your entire life has been uprooted by the birth of a child.
My next guest, Leah Kingsbury, is a single mom here in Austin who has really nailed this “putting yourself out there” thing. I met Leah when I was her Uber driver -- back in 2017 when I was using rideshare to supplement my income. I instantly noticed something about Leah when I met her. She was magnetic, kind, social, and had just got done meeting up with a brand new friend-- someone she had just met on online! My mind was blown. She was doing everything that I wanted to as a new Austinite - but never had the time or courage to do.
And with nearly 13 thousand Instagram followers, she has her own tribe of warriors who are bought in to her message, resilience, and unwavering positivity. No matter if you’re a mom or not, you can benefit from hearing Leah speak her on this platform.
Here's what we cover:
- What are some of the biggest challenges in reentering the workforce as a new mom?
- Putting yourself out there: How do I take that first step to meeting people if I’m in a new city?
- What are some good practical strategies for meeting people online? How can we play it safe when online?
- How do you combat our protective egos who don't want to stretch outside our comfort zones?
- How have you internally dealt with adversity as someone who puts themselves out there?
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Follow Leah & Penelope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildflower__mama/
- Follow UNATION / Stuff to do in Austin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stufftodoinaustin/
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Today, we're talking all about your ACTION plan to accomplish the goals you want to nail. Because it's not just about self-improvement. It takes action to propel your life forward, and tha'ts what we cover today.
Summary of the Steps Mentioned in The Episode:
#1) Set your goals first.
This is for your own motivation and clarity. Don’t just make it outcome dependent, get one growth factor in there (one is way more in your control and rewarding in the long run).
#2) Create your action plan.
What do you think is going to work for you? Search your heart first and don’t necessary go with what books tell you to do. You’re much more likely to stick with this.
The more actionable you can make your action plan the better. Use the invasive power of technology to get into your life.
- If your eyeballs are always on your calendar, get recurring calendar events on that calendar so you know it’s time for you to take action.
- If you spend a lot of time in your commute, take that time to review your upcoming calendar.
- If you’re always on your iPhone, get the Counter App to count how many times a week you do something. (This has been really effective for me).
#3) Take ACTION and make progress on your action plan.
- Remember: Ready, Fire, Aim is a much better strategy than ready, aim for a long time, and then kind of fire.
- Set your plan and take action. For that first month of consistent action, don’t deviate. Hit your action based quotas every single time, just to see what happens.
- Support systems and accountability can help - people who share common goals, your team, your tribe.
- Your reset and reassess button is when? A month from now?
- Are you burning out? Is it too much?
- Are you not getting anywhere? Or are you focusing on the wrong thing?
- Are you attracting the wrong people?
- FINE. NOW you actually know!
A note on setbacks, discouragement, lack of results. There is no failing if you focus on the self-improvement aspect.
#4) Be at Peace. You’re never going to be fully satisfied alone. So stop obsessing over the outcome alone and look at the big picture. Find peace.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
- Listen to our Rejection Therapy Episode if you think that fear is getting in the way of ACTION:
- Clara Chorley Episode about the things that stop us from transition:
- Procrastination Episode
- Listen to this if you feel rejected:
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During today's minisode, I give you a concrete example of how to take action and connect with the right people on LinkedIn. This is step-by-step what I do every single time I log onto LinkedIn. Enjoy!
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Today, we’re going to talk about how to maximize the effectiveness of your job search -- guiding you toward a more fulfilling career.
Art Markman is today's guest and the author of Bring Your Brain to Work: Using Cognitive Science to Get a Job, Do It Well, and Advance Your Career. He’s also a professor of psychology and marketing at the University of Texas at Austin.
Here's what we cover:
- What are the signs it’s time to plan our next career move?
- Where the heck should I apply for jobs (i.e. what companies?)
- How can land more interviews with companies I actually care about?
- What are some cognitive science principles that job seekers can use today to improve their game?
- What’s one big mistake you see job seekers making in their job searches?
- If you [Art Markman] could give every job seeker out there one superpower, what would it be?
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Follow Art on Twitter: https://twitter.com/abmarkman
- Check out Two Guys on Your Head [PODCAST]: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/381443482/two-guys-on-your-head
- Bring Your Brain to Work [BOOK]: https://www.amazon.com/Bring-Your-Brain-Work-Cognitive/dp/1633696111
Other useful episodes:
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62) 4 Psychology-Backed Ways to Land the Interview: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/4-psychology-backed-ways-to-land-the-interview
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31) When Should You Quit Your Job?: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/31-when-should-you-quit-your-job
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Today, we discuss just how being active on LinkedIn can benefit you as a job seeker or professional of your craft. LinkedIn is one of the best ways to use the power of the internet to network.
I will cover some principles that show how you can leverage meaningful connections to benefit your job search or career.
This was taken from a presentation given in Austin for job seekers. If you’re ever in our area, be sure to join the Austin Job Seekers, Recruiters, and Career Warriors meetup group.
Today, we are going to discuss a better way to figure out the next step in your career. We also discuss the best way to get in touch with the right people, including some networking strategies.
I sat down virtually with Sujit Lalwani, international speaker and author, about the best way to determine the answer to the question: "What the heck should I do with my life." Sujit is also the Founder and Director of Inspiration Unlimited eMagazine (iU eMagazine).
Here's what we cover:
Let’s talk about “following your heart.”
- Where did this idea come from?
- Why is it not such an easy answer?
- What should people do instead to gain clarity in their lives?
Let's get practical and discuss how to manifest yourself into the right positions (i.e. networking)
- What is the best way to actually pick and choose what jobs to apply for?
- What is the best way to meet the right people?
- What’s my action plan?
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Follow Sujit Lalwani on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujitlalwani
- Check out Life Simplified: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42609030-life-simplified
- Check out Inspiration Unlimited eMagazine (iU eMagazine).
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Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw
Today we are going to discuss how to use LinkedIn to drive more meaningful engagement on this platform. The truth is that most people are not doing a good job with driving meaningful engagement! LinkedIn users often treat LinkedIn as a fad-diet, go all in, and give a very sporadic effort. They may use the "shotgun approach" and are not targeted...Or they may use it for a completely self-serving purpose (i.e. not offering value for others).
Therefore, we teach you how to do this the right way:
The 3 principles we discuss are:
- Posting relevant content for your industry, role, and purpose
- Commenting on other posts to engage with people outside your network
- Connecting with the right people
Resources mentioned in the show:
- If you are in the Austin area, please join us for our amazing meetups: https://www.meetup.com/Austin-Job-Seekers/
- Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw
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Welcome to the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is not only to help you land your dream job but to help you live your best life.
Today Ashley Leal, professional resume writer for Let’s Eat, Grandma, will discuss what it’s like to work with clients -- and we’ll even hear some great insights on how she writes some great documents.
Ashley studied technical writing and communication at Texas Tech University and has held a variety of positions that have honed her craft. So tune in if you’d like to hear some trade secrets of the best...and especially tune in if you’re interested in working with a professional. You just may get some insight on how to get the most out of a resume service.
Questions we address:
- What made you want to be a professional resume writer?
- Why do clients see you rather than write the resume themselves?
- Biggest mistake that clients make when they’re submitting their resume to you?
- What’s your creative process like?
- If you could boil down to one secret weapon you have when you’re drafting resumes, what would that weapon be?
- Favorite part and least favorite part about being a resume writer?
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Connect with Ashley here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-leal/
- Use promo code Warrior2019 upon checkout when ordering any of our main three packages at https://www.letseatgrandma.com
- Expires October 4th
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Today we are going to cover one of the most annoying pain points for job seekers -- having to submit both and application and a tailored resume for the position. We will discuss why this is the case, how you can get your time back, and how to stand out in the application.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Pongo Resume Article: https://www.pongoresume.com/blogPosts/362/they-want-a-resume-and-a-job-application-seriously-.cfm
- CWP Episode 12: How to Stand Out in Your Application with Analiza Gonzalez: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/how-to-stand-out-in-your-job-application
- CWP Episode 8: Three Things Hiring Managers Want to See in Your Resume: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/8-three-things-hiring-managers-want-to-see-in-your-resume
During this episode, I’ve chosen to dive deep into life lessons from fitness because this something that has positively affected my life from the first day I stepped into a gym. It’s boosted my confidence, given me more purpose, and made me a healthier individual, which has positively affected my career. I've always believed that if you can get your fitness routine down, you can apply the same exact principles to your career. You understand the importance of setting goals, getting a routine down that supports those goals, and the value of patience, strategy, and hardwork.
Fitness is a catalyst for transformation.
Shea Boland, our guest for this episode, is a personal trainer, men’s intuitive coach, speaker, recovery advocate. He trains out of Austin’s famous HEAT bootcamp and is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He is also is in charge of ATX Sprint Squad, which has a great following, including people who hate to sprint. And a fun fact: he spoke at our last SXSW here in Austin, covering topics such as mental health.
There’s a lot to learn from this Shea, and it is my hope that this episode can inspire you to become a better professional and change your life.
Here's what we cover:
Being grounded in the present: Why this is important, and how people can stop obsessing over results?
Finding Fulfillment by Leaving Your Comfort Zone: We will talk about the idea of leaving your comfort zone to find more fulfillment.
Getting Practical
- First of all, how people can make time for fitness?
- How do I even get started with my routine?
- What is the biggest mistake people make when integrating fitness in their lives?
What other things should warriors add to their routine to enhance their lives?
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Keep in touch with Shea, and follow him on Instagram HERE
- Check out ATX Sprint Squad
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Today, we are going to talk about what employers and recruiters hate seeing on resumes. As a disclaimer, please realize that resumes are a subjective thing. You can't win em' all, but we will try to eliminate some things that may be holding you back from getting more interviews. We are basing this off of best practices that Let’s Eat, Grandma puts into place.
Here's what we address with solutions:
- Unclear / untargeted resume content
- Typos
- Inconsistency on resumes vs. LinkedIn.
- Skills that you can’t back up.
To read the Quora post mentioned in the show, please go to this link.
Today, we are going to empower ourselves with some self-awareness: knowing what your biggest strength is! It is so important to know this because if you aren’t aware of your strengths on a daily basis, you won’t be adding deep value to as many people as possible. We'll be covering why this is important as well as how to practice this answer for an interview.
Resources / Call to Action Mentioned in the Show:
- Write down your top 2-3 strengths. What is your biggest strength? When was a time that you used it to your advantage, and when was a time when you did not use it?
- For the interview: rehearse saying your greatest strength out loud.
- Here are 5 great example answers to "What is Your Greatest Strength" in an interview.
Today, we are covering meditation and being more in touch with our spiritual side so we can improve our lives! You are even going to hear about my personal meditation morning routine, which has been a huge game changer in the last three years for me. I can’t go without it.
Here's what we cover:
- Why meditate, mindfulness, and a spiritual journey?
- What are the benefits from a scientific perspective?
- How long and how often to start realizing benefits?
- Best time of day to meditate?
- How to meditate?
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Benefits of meditation: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0889159112004758
- How meditation changes our brains: http://www.andrewnewberg.com/research-blog/2013/9/26/how-does-meditation-change-our-brains
- The Brain Fog Fix by Dr. Mike Dow: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Fog-Fix-Reclaim-Memory/dp/1401946488/ref=sr_1_4?hvadid=78683863626875&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=brain+fog+fix&qid=1567028300&s=gateway&sr=8-4
- Connect with me on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/
Health Disclaimer: This is not specific advice, and we recognize each person is different. This is general advice based on research published online by experts. And these are my personal experiences. If you have any issues needed to be treated, please contact your doctor or local therapist.
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Today, we are talking about volunteer experience as a gateway to landing your dream job! Yes, we are going to talk about the idea of free work. It is such a powerful principle and one of the best ways to open doors that were not there in the first place.
Here's what we cover:
Part 1: Why you should volunteer for jobs and how it can benefit you.
- Getting experience: Just because it’s unpaid experience doesn’t mean that the experience itself isn’t as valuable as experience if it were paid. You’re still learning the skillset and doing what you want to do.
- Opportunities to Move Your Life Forward with Paid Jobs: Oftentimes, it’s a matter of proving yourself, connecting with people, and you’ll eventually meet the right person to get you in a position.
Part 2: Communicating your experience on a resume and within networking opportunities
- Resumes Resumes are flexible documents. It’s key to talk about the ordering of the experience here. Just ask yourself: how much would you rather them read the volunteer experience than the other stuff?
- LinkedIn Profiles Make sure you have experiences listed on your LI profile. The beauty about LI is that you can often link the company with all the employees that have that experience.
- Communicate Internally to the places you’re volunteering for See what people in that organization have had professional experience within that field. Set up a meeting with them to ask how they broke into their particular field.
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Today, we’re going to cover how to boost your productivity at work by getting your body moving! This is vital to our health as warriors, how well we feel, and how we perform at work.
Here's what we cover:
- Why exercise?
- Movement in a sedentary lifestyle
- Exercise benefits and techniques for energy
- Cold Showers
Resources mentioned during show:
- Brain Fog Fix: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Fog-Fix-Reclaim-Memory/dp/1401946488
- All Day Energy Diet: https://www.amazon.com/All-Day-Energy-Diet-Double-Your/dp/1401945694
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325725.php
- https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/44/3/179
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S030698770700566X
Health Disclaimer: Always contact your physician first before attempting any fitness routine, including any mentioned in this show. This is not specific advice, and we recognize each person is different. This is general advice based on research published online by experts. And these are my personal experiences. If you have any issues needed to be treated, please contact your doctor or local therapist.
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We hope you enjoy today's episode about one of the toughest questions asked in interviews! Here is the call-to-action and resources mentioned in the show:
- Write down your top 2-3 weaknesses (maybe this can help you actually in your career!).
- Rehearse saying it out loud at least five times.
- Check out our podcast episode with Merryn Roberts Huntley here: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/36-how-to-crush-the-interview
- Read the blog with the full list of answers here: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/interview-weaknesses/
Today, we’re going to cover how to properly wind down and what to cut out for restful sleep!
Heart of the podcast
- Optimizing Caffeine intake
- Nailing Alcohol Moderation
- Controlling Light Exposure
- Social Media Moderation
- Get that Winddown Routine
- Quick Note on Supplements (e.g. Melatonin)
Resources Mentioned in Show:
- https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/how-alcohol-affects-quality-and-quantity-sleep
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321431.php
- https://www.health.com/sleep/how-to-shut-off-brain-sleep
Health Disclaimer: This is not specific advice, and we recognize each person is different. This is general advice based on research published online by experts. And these are my personal experiences. If you have any issues needed to be treated, please contact your doctor or local therapist.
This is the podcast episode spinoff of our new popular blog article! We just published an article by Jeff Beckham, entitled 4 Ways to Understand Your Brain and Gain an Edge in Job-Hunting (link here) The article is based off of the insights from a Ph.D and psychology professor in his new book Bring Your Brain to Work: Using Cognitive Science to Get a Job, Do it Well, and Advance Your Career.
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Today, we are talking all about sleep -- and why we need it to be successful at work!
Here's what we cover:
- What happens to our brains when we sleep?
- How do sleep cycles work?
- How can we maximize our deep restorative sleep?
Resources mentioned in podcast:
- https://jamesmaas.com/
- https://www.sleep.org/articles/what-happens-during-sleep/
- https://www.sleep.org/articles/temperature-for-sleep/
- https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/3/5/e1601555
- https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/187/3/427/4056592
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3047226/?report=classic
- https://io9.gizmodo.com/why-we-need-to-sleep-in-total-darkness-1497075228
- https://www.nigms.nih.gov/education/pages/factsheet_circadianrhythms.aspx
Health Disclaimer: This is not specific advice, and we recognize each person is different. This is general advice based on research published online by experts. And these are my personal experiences. If you have any issues needed to be treated, please contact your doctor or local therapist.
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Today, we have an episode all about getting promoted. We will hear from Carla Bass, a communication expert and retired officer from the U.S. Air Force on how to position ourselves for a promotion.
Colonel Carla D. Bass has an impressive 30 year history in the U.S Air Force under her belt. According to her bio, she’s worked with general officers, ambassadors, and congregational delegations on some many impressive things, including hundreds of personnel appraisals. For 15 years, Carla taught thousands of Air Force personnel how to write powerfully. Carla now composes written products for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, so they are sent to Congress and the White House. She also founded her company Write to Influence!...and wrote an award -winning book with the same name so that she can help professionals get hired and move up in their careers. (We will cover that book at the end of this episode).
Here's What We Cover:
- The mechanics of how to ask for a promotion. How can we set up a meeting to get a promotion in the horizon?
- The input for a performance review. How do we get a solid package together for job seekers looking for a promotion?
- Let’s talk about the job diary. Why is tracking work performance so important, and how can we use this to our advantage?
- Some other ideas for positioning yourself for a promotion:
- Volunteering to chair projects.
- Strategizing your way to success.
- Submitting subordinates for awards.
- What’s the biggest mistake professionals make when they are trying to get promoted within their company?
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
- Order Write to Influence!, Carla's book as mentioned in the episode: https://www.amazon.com/Write-Influence-Appraisals-Scholarships-Internships-ebook/dp/B01MSL1XF9
- Find out more about Carla, her bio, and her workshops on her website: https://writetoinfluence.net/
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We’re going to be covering some eating fundamentals during this podcast--what you should CUT OUT, ADD in, and supplement if you want to feel better at work. I’m going to do my best to make it practical, because I know how incredibly hard it is to stay on the wagon.
7-day challenge mentioned in the episode:
- Cut out refined carbohydrates and processed foods completely!
- Replace with healthy complex carbs that give you more sustained energy (e.g. overnight oats)
- Eat 7 SERVINGS of fruits and vegetables per day (DON'T SKIP!)
- Increase EPA / DHA intake by eating food high in omega 3 (salmon)
- Cut down alcohol + caffeine intake (likely no more than 2 drinks per day).
- Increase water intake.
Don't forget to record how you feel on a daily basis (scale of 1-10). Seven days is only the start; continue doing this and keep up with most of the eating for the next 30 days to really feel the results!
Sources and links mentioned in the show:
- The Brain Fog Fix by Dr. Mike Dow: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Fog-Fix-Reclaim-Memory/dp/1401946488
- Blood Sugar Levels: https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20131023/lower-blood-sugar-levels-may-aid-memory-study-suggests
- Fish Consumption and Health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12003654
- Fruits and Vegetables: https://www.brainmdhealth.com/blog/eat-more-fruits-vegetables/
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This podcast provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment.
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During today's episode, we'll be talking about the importance of your energy and overall well-being.
I am ecstatic to announce our brand new MORE energy at work series, which is launching this Monday. It’s going to be a four part series on how to improve your energy levels incorporating your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Yes, we are getting deep.
We’re going to be covering nutrition, exercise, sleep, and spiritual health, which all play a major factor in the way that we feel and perform, but first let me just tell you why this is an important.
Your Call-to-Action:
- CTA: Write down in a journal how you’ve been feeling at work. We are going to diary for the next month or so.
- Your goal KPI -- is to raise yourself 5 energy points on a 10-point scale. So if you’re living at a mediocre 4 out of ten, then we’re going to raise you to a 9.
- If you’re feeling like a sack of crap lit on fire at a 1, we’re going to raise you to a 6 so you can at least be in the position to move on up to vitality.
Today, we have an episode all about personal finance! As warriors, we recognize that our personal finances and careers are closely related, so I brought on James Love -- a trustworthy friend of mine who specializes in financial planning. As an experienced financial advisor with his own practice, he has an entire background in financial planning and an amazing story to tell. There is just something about James that makes you want to discuss your problems and come up with solutions together, and that’s why he’s here today.
Here's what we cover:
What are some of the emotions people deal with in their personal finances?
What are some of the biggest financial challenges in your 20’s and 30’s?. We will cover the following:
- Getting a grasp on finances and nailing the budget.
- How to get a budget going.
- How to invest / save 50% more while having more fun. (Spend more and save more).
- How can we save more, while still being able to go out and live life?
- What’s the #1 mistake that people are making in their finances?
- What’s one bad piece of advice that many other people in the financial world are giving to people out there?
Resources for Listeners:
- Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-love-15787572/
- Email James about your personal situation: james.r.love@nm.com
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Today we have an episode all about social media. Social media is becoming increasingly more important to stay relevant -- and to get the best opportunities for your career. The principles discussed in this podcast not only apply to LinkedIn, but also Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and anything else that means engaging with followers, friends, and connections.
The name of the game is going to be engagement and getting conversations flowing in the right way to help you in your professional life. And this is what we are going to discuss today.
I brought on the legendary Sean Page -- a good friend of mine who I have admired for a long time in this space. Out of all the people I know, Sean is the most active and has used his social media presence to build a great brand and get some solid engagement. Sean is unique because he has been a top resume writer for Let’s Eat, Grandma for several years -- and is now in charge of hiring the talent for our company. He has used and will continue to use social media as a tool to get engaged with the right people in the professional world.
Here's what we address:
Why should someone use social media in their professional lives? What’s the point?
What’s the biggest mistake that people make on social media?
Let’s talk about engagement and getting the right people to engage with you. What are some Sean-endorsed teachings in the area of engagement?
Let’s talk about the principle of personal brand. People may be in many stages of getting their personal brand down. They may not know how to communicate themselves in the online world. How can people get their personal brand in social media form?
Resources mentioned in the show:
Connect with Sean on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-page-capm
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How many of you out there feel like you have a mediocre LinkedIn Profile? Today, I’m going to give you the opportunity to upgrade your LinkedIn profile -- especially if money or time is a constraint for you, and you just need something up there quick.
Why have a solid LinkedIn photo?
- You are more attractive to LinkedIn recruiters, especially when they can only see your photo and a headline
- Your confidence
- Your personal brand
Summary of Steps We Mention in the Episode:#1) Find a friend with portrait mode an iPhone 7+ or above.
#2) Get ready and look fresh.
#3) Move to a place with good lighting.
#4) Have a friend take 10 different photos of you. (Face the camera directly, have your friend come close. Make sure there is enough headspace. I highly recommend smiling).
#5) Email it to yourself and upload immediately.
Additional Resources Mentioned in the Show:* Send me a request on LinkedIn with some episode ideas. * Read our highly ranked blog on how to take a good LinkedIn photo. * See below what I was able to come up with using this technique.
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Today, we are going to punch procrastination in the face and get more stuff done.
Why would you want to listen to this episode?
- You need to get some big projects done.
- You’re just getting started on making some behavior changes in your life - or changes in your routine.
- You need to confront your fears about communicating something (e.g. ask for a promotion).
What I am about to discuss with you today has come from many other authors and experts who have helped me in my journey.
Setting the Context
- Why do we procrastinate? Newton’s First Law of Motion and the perfectionist standard.
Four Things We Can Do to Stop Procrastinating:
- Focus. In How Memory Works, memory expert Robert Madigan discusses the principle of how we can pay better attention. And since attention is directly related to our productivity, I thought this was a perfect example. Start with asking yourself why you’re procrastinating. Also, knowing why you are doing the task will keep your energy high. (What is possible if I achieve my goal? Why do I want this?)
- The principle of “Just One Step.” Just focus on taking the first step. Decide for yourself if it’s going to be the hardest or easiest step.
- Chunking aka the Chris method. I’ve heard this from coaches online and published authors who have a tough time writing content. (Yes - even they get writing blocks). Let your drafts be drafty. Let your work be crappy at first. Then revise, revise, revise.
- Accountability. You want to find a way to make sure you actually get this done and do it according to a deadline? Get someone else involved.
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Do the first three steps mentioned in this episode, and then email us at projects@letseatgrandma.com. We will be your accountability partner --and check up on your progress!
- Read the Psychology Today article by Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D. She discusses how to beat procrastination and the perfectionist standard in this episode.
- Learn more about focus and improving memory in Robert Madigan's How Memory Works -- And How to Make it Work for You.
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Today, we went on Quora and hand selected some of our favorite and most popular questions in the Resumes & CVs section on Quora. The actual questions I address are hyperlinked below:
- Should your resume only be one page?
- What should I use as an email address on my resume? (See: Should I use ProtonMail on my resume?)
- What are the most common mistakes made on resumes?
- What should we write as hobbies in a resume?
- Is it ok if I use hyperlinks in my resume?
Honorable mention:
What is the most pretentious thing you've ever seen on a resume?
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We are going to talk about 3 things you can do on LinkedIn to land your dream job.This episode is really important because the truth is it’s not just enough to have a good LinkedIn profile.
Two reasons why you may want to listen to this episode and start taking notes:
- You’re in your job search and trying to find another job right now.
- You might want to be a little more long term in your thinking and start building up your network now when you might need that position in the future.
Here's what we cover:
#1) Post an article related to your industry.
#2) Actually attend events.
#3) Give three times and then take once.
Resource mentioned in the episode:
- Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw
Today, we have an episode about not settling as an older job seeker. I brought on Dave Watts who specializes in job strategies for older workers to find meaningful employment. He is the host of the Redundancy Podcast, which has a solid listener base all over the world. He’s helped many people find work as older job seekers, and I could not have picked a better person to come on the show and do this.
Here's what we cover:
SETTING THE CONTEXT:
- Why is it so hard to get a job as you age?
- What’s the biggest mistake that older job seekers are making with their job search?
THE HEART
- Dealing with discrimination as an older job seeker - what are some ways around this?
- Let’s talk about some best practice job strategies for older job seekers. How are you finding folks can best get the job they actually want (i.e. not settling)?
- The “I’ve done all I can do to get a good job” mindset. How can people get on from this?
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:
- Connect with Dave here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davewatts-mba/
- Listen to the Redundancy Podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wwwsoundcloudcomuser100657223/the-redundancy-podcast
- Follow Redundancy Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/redundancypcast
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Today is our 50th episode, which is a special thing for us. Therefore: we have a special announcement: our podcast is getting better.
Why are we doing this?
- We will have the chance to cover more targeted and specific topics for career advice.
- Drive more loyalty and consistent listenership
- Increase retention of each specific episode.
If I see this is not working, we will go back, but...
KPI’s for you podcast geeks:
- Average consumption to increase to at least 75% across all episodes.
- Increase views per episode with an equal or higher subscribership % on iTunes.
- Drive a stronger CTA...More customers who found us through Career Warrior Podcast
Send us your podcast episode ideas to projects@letseatgrandma.com
Not only am I going to read it, but you have the chance to really influence the content since we are a small but quickly growing podcast. I read everything, y'all! If I select you as a winner, you’ll get a free personalized consult with me, but also you’ll get $150 in credits for a resume package. You can get an entire facelift on your job search for a very little cost. (This offer expires after 50 days that the episode is published).
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It’s that time of year. College students are graduating so I was inspired to create this episode for you up and coming career warriors who are out to get that first serious job.
- Maybe you’re just graduating now and are in panic mode because you don’t have a job yet.
- Maybe you’re entering in your final year of college and now is the time for you to start thinking about getting that package together.
- Or maybe you are just that proactive that you just want a mean lean resume machine.
Well listen up! Now’s the time to turn your volume up and hear my best three tips for you as a college student. As the founder of Let’s Eat, Grandma a resume writing company I’ve learned some solid best practices that can get college students noticed and eventually hired.
The year was 2013; it was my senior year at University and it seemed like all my friends were talking about was their job search. Whether it was an interview my friend had at Goldman-Sachs or how many resumes my colleagues were shooting out. Does my GPA matter? What kind of job should I actually apply for? All these thoughts were racing through my head as I wondered what would be in store for me next year.
Here are three questions I wish my 2013 self had the answers to:
1) What happens when you don’t have the experience, but it seems like every posting is calling for experience?
2) What's the best formatting for my college resume? How long should it be? And the big mistake that a lot of college students make...
3) How relevant does my job have to be to my field of study?
We address these questions in the episode (and even more in our 48th episode).
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College students and recent graduates! Are you listening? This episode is for you.
Here are some things you may be asking yourself right now:
- When am I going to get that job?
- What if I choose the wrong job?
- Where should I move?
- How should I apply for jobs?
Today, you have the power to listen to the words of immense wisdom from a respected career coach who can help you land the job of your dreams. His name is Robert Moment, and he’s helped ambitious people get hired for jobs for 19 years at The Moment Group. Before founding his company, he worked at corporate for such brands such as CitiGroup, Xerox, Manpower, Sprint, and Pitney Bowes. He’s also the author of “Getting a Job After College: Job Search Strategies and Interview Preparation That Will Get You Hired”.
So if you’re a college student, please get your notepad out because this is the only lecture you’ll listen to today actually matters (just kidding).
Here's what we address:
Who’s Robert Moment?
- Robert’s story about 7 interviews and no job offer out of college. He asked, “what am I doing wrong”?
- His story about not standing out in the job application.
Setting the Stage
- Why is it so hard for so many college students to get a good job after college?
- What’s the biggest mistake that college students are making in their job search?
How to land a good job after college
- What’s the first step I should take to land a good job in college?
- The power of asking, “what is the biggest problem that I can solve for you?”
- College students should sell their soft skills.
- You have to sell value. If you can sell value, you can stand out from the competition. Asking the right questions. Probing for pain. Making a connection.
- Set up your phone with Google Alerts: 5 issues that the industry is facing & trends.
- Never, ever, ever give up. Persistence is key.
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Connect with Robert Moment here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howtoaceajobinterview/
- Join Robert's LinkedIn group on How to Ace a Job Interview: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8799701/
- Join Robert's LinkedIn group on Getting a Job After College: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8802144/
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Today, we are going to assist you on your journey to becoming a better professional and discuss how you can do more in less time. Because time is the most valuable resource you have. And us warriors are all about being smarter in the ways that we do things.
Perhaps you’re like me who is always saying the statement, I don’t have time. I don’t have time. And you’re using it as an excuse as to why you haven’t grown your business as much as you wish or gotten that promotion, or quit that job you hate to get something that’s more fulfilling.
Yes, time seems to be the ultimate constraint, even more than money in many of our cases. It’s one of my favorite topics, and this episode just excites me so much.
I brought on Dan LeFave, a No Excuse prepare for success coach and mindset engineer. Since 2012, he’s helped professionals cut time in half to boost workplace productivity. He’s been featured in national publications including Business Magazine and Success Profiles Magazine.
[Chris quick plug to review Career Warrior Podcast and a shout out to a special reviewer]
Here's what we cover:
- Why is it so hard in 2019 and beyond for us to spend our time wisely?
- What’s the biggest mistake people make with their time?
- What are the steps I need to take if I have a goal and I want to accomplish it in less time?
- What are your best tips for how to say “no”? (Especially to the “yes” man or woman?)
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Dan's free guide for saving time: www.danlefave.com/savetimenow
- Follow Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellefave/
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Today, we are going to delve into one of the most frequently mentioned topics regarding LinkedIn: making those connections! It’s not enough just to have a strong profile; you need to make sure that you are gaining traction and visibility by virtue of the connections you make. And a slew of mini-questions arise when it comes to this main topic...
- Who should I accept or reject requests from?
- How many connections should I have?
- How can I get my connections up in a meaningful way?
We are going to address all of these questions and so much more in this podcast episode.
I brought on Tom Powner, founder of Career Thinker. He is a LinkedIn strategist, resume writer, job search & interview coach, and recruiter for sales, marketing, and HR professionals. Tom is part of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches. And perhaps most relevant -- I met Tom on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is such an important tool, and I’m hoping here today we can say something that will inspire you to a better career using this tool.
So let’s talk LinkedIn and bring you in on that journey during this conversation. And let’s make your life even more fulfilling with our 46th episode on the Career Warrior Podcast!
Here's what we cover regarding networking on LinkedIn:
- Why is networking so important? Let’s talk about LinkedIn as a networking tool.
- Why might size might matter for someone who’s getting out there and trying to further his or her career? Is there a right or wrong number of connections to have?
- Why is it important that I don’t accept requests from everyone to get those numbers up?
- Who should I be accepting requests from?
- What are the top 3 ways to get my numbers up?
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
Connect with Tom Powner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tompowner/
Check out Career Thinker, Tom's business, here: https://www.careerthinker.com/
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During our last episode, we covered the idea of facing rejection and exposing ourselves to it more constantly, which makes us stronger. But did you know that you can make a game out of it? This episode, I decided to go out in the field to win 5 rejections by asking for somewhat ridiculous things.
Some of my favorites:
- "Can I have a discount?"
- "Can I try on your ear pods?"
- "Can you sing a song for me?"
You will see in this episode how playing such a game can help you out in the "real world" where you need to ask for more important things (e.g. promotions).
We hope you enjoy this episode, and I'll see you next time!
Today, we’re going to punch fear in the mouth by discussing rejection therapy and what it can do for you. I know so many of us -- including myself -- limit our own potential by not going to what we want. Or worse, we don’t go for what we should be going after.
- Maybe there is a job you want to go for, and it’s a stretch for you.
- Maybe you believe it’s time for a promotion, but you’re scared to ask your boss.
- Maybe your co-worker is the hottest thing on the planet and you’re afraid things are gonna get awkward real quick once they say no.
Well, dealing with rejection is a muscle, and today we’re taking you to the gym.
I brought on Alex Grodnik, a true Career Warrior, and we’re going to talk about the concept of rejection therapy. Alex is the Co-Founder of Payclub and the Founder of Grod Media, which hosts the Moving Up Podcast.
So let’s talk about rejection therapy because this can really take you up a notch in life!
Questions we address:
- Who’s Alex Grodnik?
- First of all: Why are so many people afraid of rejection?
- What’s rejection therapy used for? Why is it so useful?
- What’s the key outcome I should be moving toward?
- Let’s talk about how we can practically use rejection therapy in our lives. How would I tell that listener to use rejection therapy as a tool in their job search -- or even to make them more of a warrior?
- What are some other applications I can use this tool for?
- Alex, if you could give one piece of advice to every job seeker on what they should do to be successful -- what would that be?
Resources from the show:
- Check out Alex Grodnik's Moving Up podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moving-up/id1223825795
- Find out about how you can start your own podcast with Grod Media: https://www.grodmedia.com/
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We are going to discuss entrepreneurship -- and specifically the idea of quitting your job to start your own business.
- Maybe the idea of starting your own business excites you.
- Maybe you’re about to make that leap of faith right now.
- Maybe you’ve been in it for a while, and you’re not sure if you should keep going.
Today, we’re going to discuss some of the best considerations for anyone who wants to call this journey their own. We’re going to talk about what entrepreneurship is really like, who it’s wrong for, and if you stick around until the end...you’re going to hear some great stories, including some highs and lows in pursuing this journey for the last 5 years.
I brought on Michael Testa, a friend of mine who is similar to me in many ways. Michael quit his high-paying job to pursue his dream of starting his own business. His background previously included leading technology initiatives for various Fortune 500 companies. He now works alongside me at Capital Factory, the tech hub for entrepreneurs, where he’s been putting in hustle to launch Eat Cheap, which is building the biggest library of food and drink deals in the nation.
The Entrepreneur’s Journey: Here's what we cover:
- Who is entrepreneurship right for and who is it wrong for?
- What did you give up when you decide to start your own business? What do you feel like you get in return for choosing this path?
- Let’s talk about what people will think about you when you choose this path.
- Both Michael and I answer: what has been the highest high, and what has been the lowest low of our journey so far?
- Work life balance : still relevant? If so, what’s that look like?
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Connect with Michael on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltestamba/
- Check out Eat Cheap here: https://eatcheap.app
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Today, we’re going to discuss the most underrated career advice ever -- and that’s communicating with confidence. So many of us are focusing on the words that we say in communication -- whether that be an interview, negotiation, or just an everyday conversation with your boss.
But what many of us forget is the way we deliver those words.
- Does our body match what we are trying to say?
- Do we appear unsure of what we are trying to say?
- Do we appear confident?
We are going to cover it all with two amazing experts within the world of corporate communication.
With 45+ years of combined experience, Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss are the founders of Rock Dot Voss, a communications agency that helps companies and C-level executives to produce results.
- Clients claim Jennifer Rock is: "Calm and organized even in absolute chaos." And previously, Jennifer led Employee Communications teams and programs at Best Buy.
- Clients call Michael Voss: "Every exec's trusted collaborator,” and Michael also worked for Best Buy as Senior Director of Employee Communication.
Both Jennifer and Michael are authors of Operation Clusterpuck: A B.S. Incorporated Novel.The fiction tale includes workplace romances and corporate fiascos all in one, which we will discuss at the end of this podcast.
Here's what we cover:
Setting the Stage:
- Let’s talk about where this advice is going to be applicable. Does this type of communication matter apply to 1-on-1 situations?
- Why is body language so important?
Heart of the Content:
Some areas of nonverbal communication that we cover:
- Tone of Voice
- Body Language
- Gestures
- Eye Contact
- Crutch Words
The format:
- What is the biggest mistake that people are making in the area?
- Contrast this with how people should be communicating.
- Are there any techniques, exercises, or hacks that can get people improving in each area?
Resources from the podcast:
Get Operation Clusterpuck here: https://www.amazon.com/Operation-Clusterpuck-B-S-Incorporated-Novel/dp/1634891716
Find out more about Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss' work at RockDotVoss.com
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Check out Jordan Gross & Cloud Nine Living at https://www.journeytocloudnine.com/
Welcome to the 41st episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast! We are going to talk about how to do what you want to do not what society expects you to do.
I are going to take you on an adventure today with my friend and author-expert, Jordan Gross:
- He’s a best-selling author of the book, Getting COMFY: Your Morning Guide to Daily Happiness (which was the theme of our 17th podcast).
- He’s founded 3 different startups and helped many professionals to improve their careers including employees at Google and Amazon.
- And another amazing fact: he’s a TedX speaker.
Here’s the thing: here’s why I’m bringing Jordan on today. He’s coming out with a new book called The Journey to Cloud Nine: which is all about the protagonist’s journey about doing what you want to do --- not what society tells you to do. The book discusses what life could be when you choose your path -- not someone else’s expectation of your path.
Topic Material for this episode:
- What is Cloud 9 Living?
- Why do people choose to go the route of choosing career paths that are safe or pre-approved by society or family members?
- How should we define success in our careers? (Contrast this with how most people define success in their careers).
- Let’s talk about how we can avoid the pitfall of choosing career paths based on societal pressure.
- Timing: When is the right time to pursue that Cloud 9 Moment?
- Check out Cloud Nine Living at www.journeytocloudnine.com
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Is the customer always right? Email us what you think at projects@letseatgrandma.com We’d also love to hear your customer horror stories and how you dealt with them.
Today, we’re going to talk about dealing with angry customers! We’re going to have stories, tips, strategies in dealing with them.
Dealing with Angry Customers: The Three Things I’ve learned.
1.) Start developing a sense of emotional intelligence.
Emotional intelligence: Notice that gut wrenching feeling in your stomach, take a breath, and just keep going.
Understand why this person is acting the way that they do. 9/10 people are acting from an instinct of FEAR. Not hate for you. These people don’t hate you...they are just afraid that their situation isn’t going to work out.
2.) Reframe the conversation into a problem-solving session.
Remember: it is so important to stay objective in these situations. You need to remove that emotional feeling as much as possible and get past that barrier no matter what. The easiest way to do this is to think of it like a puzzle you are trying to solve. This will make you more curious about the root of the problem--which would better help you solve it, and not let your emotions cloud your judgement. And the quicker you can get them to cooperate and go into the same problem solving mode -- the better!
What this also will do is give you a sense of confidence that you wouldn’t otherwise have if you were taking it personally. This confidence is incredibly important when you’re dealing with customers because if you are just going to take the weak position, people aren’t going to trust you to solve their problem.
3.) L.A.S.T.
I am a personal fan of the last technique. I’ve even heard of the BLAST technique, which I’ll tell you about after the LAST technique:
- Listen
- Apologize
- Solve
- Thank
B. is for Believe...
Tips and techniques to add on top of that: use their name and smile when on the phone with this person.
Resources and Call to Action
- Molly Edmonds in her article How Anger Works explains the anger reaction.
- Email us at projects@letseatgrandma about a time when you dealt with an angry client. Do you believe in the old adage, "The customer is always right?"
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For our 39th MASHUP episode, we tackle the theme of rejection and how to overcome its negative aspects.
The fact is... rejection is a part of life!
It cannot be avoided, and it's something that everyone goes through.
And at the risk of sounding like a self-help guru, how we HANDLE that rejection determines the quality and outcome of our lives.
Go ahead and give adversity a nice slap in the face -- and tune in to this episode whenever you feel you need the extra push.
Here are the individual episodes featured in this podcast special:
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2) Navigating Career Changes
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13) Rejection, Disappointment, and Depression | When Your Job Search Goes Dark | Austin Therapist, Emily Griffiths
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14) Voices of Job Seekers: Challenges, Triumphs, and Horror Stories
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15) Listen to This When You Feel Rejected
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31) When Should You Quit Your Job? | Clara Chorley of Clarity Unlimited
A huge thank you to the talented musicians who provided the soundtrack for this episode:
Beyond by Whitesand
Video link: https://youtu.be/0mH7UXHUZ60
Follow Whitesand on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/martynaslau
The Art of Silence by Uniq
Follow Uniq on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial
The Quest by Whitesand
Video link: https://youtu.be/0mH7UXHUZ60
Follow Whitesand on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/martynaslau
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This is another Just-Ask-Chris minisode where I try and answer a commonly asked job seeker question in under 10 minutes! Today, we discuss what experience you should remove from your resume.
Core concepts in the podcast episode:
- The resume as a marketing piece vs. the all encompassing document.
- Look to the job postings! This is golden rule #1 because you'll have no direction whatsoever.
- Why you should cut out fluff and where to start looking.
- Your summary probably sucks.
- Favor accomplishments over experiences. It's okay to talk about descriptions but do be specific and not vague. Show context.
- Start looking at older experiences with suspicion...if you're going to include stuff, keep it super short (AND MAKE SURE IT'S relevant in the first place).
Resources:
Blog: How to write a great summary statement: https://medium.com/@Resume_Doctor/resumes-creating-a-summary-statement-that-wins-interviews-5626843ef224
Podcast Episode: How long should your resume be?: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/9-how-long-should-your-resume-be-just-ask-chris-minisode-1
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Welcome to the 37th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is to not only help you land your dream job -- but to help you live your best life.
Today, we have a really interesting one. It’s something that I think we can all relate to no matter what your job is.
And that’s...SETTING BOUNDARIES at work. Boundaries are something that you should have and are an essential part of someone’s health.
So we’re going to cover the following:
- Why boundaries are so important at work?
- What some ways you can start setting those boundaries?
Maybe you’re listening to this episode, and boundaries are something you’ve never thought of before. Well change starts today, and you’re a Career Warrior -- not just a regular worker bee. So it’s time to become the best version of yourself. Let’s go.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Psychology Today: Clarifying Boundaries by Andrea Mathews: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/traversing-the-inner-terrain/201608/clarifying-boundaries
- When should you quit your job?: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/31-when-should-you-quit-your-job
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We are going to talk about some really cool things during this episode!
- We’re going to talk about the 5 questions that you should master before going into any interview.
- You’re going to hear me answer those questions in mock-interview format with Merryn...and you’re going to hear her critique! Let’s hope I don’t blow the interview...
- And finally you’re going to hear about an amazing new book, “Made To Hire: How to Get the Job You Really Want.”
Our guest, Merryn Roberts-Huntley, is a career expert and Founder of Made to Hire -- a company focused on helping professionals get what they want in their careers. She’s worked with many huge brandsyou may recognize including... Nike, Adidas, Columbia Sportwear, Spanx, Clif Bar, Portland Marathon, Salomon, and Major League Soccer. Merryn also currently teaches graduate-level marketing at The University of Oregon.
When she is not running Made to Hire, she’s doing marketing strategy and business development for FIXX Consulting, which is a sports-focused firm that she founded to help connect companies to their target consumer.
Here are the interview topics/questions that we cover:
- So tell me about yourself.
- What makes you interested in this role and in this company?
- What’s your biggest professional weakness?
- Tell me about a time when you worked on challenging team project.
- What are your salary expectations?
Resources in the podcast:
- Take Merryn's course for only $20!https://www.udemy.com/madetohire-acetheinterview/?couponCode=GRANDMA
- Get Made to Hire: the book: https://www.madetohire.com/the-book
- Learn more about Made to Hire: www.madetohire.com
5 Steps to Land Your Dream Job (mentioned at end of podcast episode)
- Build your brand
- Leverage your network
- Create your portfolio
- Submit your application
- Ace the interview
What goes in a portfolio: (Also mentioned at end of podcast episode)
- Cover page
- Resume
- Visual resume (optional)
- Recommendation letter
- Suitability map
- 30 / 60 / 90 day plan
- Work samples
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Welcome to the 35th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is to not only help you land your dream job but to be the best professional you can be.
This episode is more of a call to action for those of you who need a nice swift kick in the pants. And believe me, some of your job seekers need the motivation right now. Some of you guys --not everyone--need to hear this message right now.
Here are some messages we cover in this episode:
This episode is for those aiming for growth. It is going to take an extra amount of energy and focus to achieve growth.
Your time is really valuable. Where are some areas you can cut out to make room for that growth?
A note on burnout. You don't need to kill yourself to achieve that growth.
Resources
- Let me know what you think of this podcast! Tweet at us @LetsEatGrandma_ or follow me on LinkedIn... I’m Chris Villanueva CPRW.
- Lou Adler Study: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-survey-reveals-85-all-jobs-filled-via-networking-lou-adler/
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31) When should you quit your job?: https://app.pippa.io/shows/5b746c3f6ffab66a4f52c5e0/episodes/5c6ee6b0989649377ed6af94?page=1
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13) Rejection, Disappointment, and Depression | When Your Job Search Goes Dark: https://app.pippa.io/shows/5b746c3f6ffab66a4f52c5e0/episodes/5bca028a21453fbc69a264e0?page=3
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Welcome to the 34th episode of the Let's Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast -- where our goal is not only to help you land your dream job but also to help you become the best professional you can be!
Today we are going to talk about 5 things that you should remove from your resume!
Instead of making these mistakes, focus on what can HELP you in your job search. For example, you should do the following.
- Include your city/state in a tactful way.
- Use your LinkedIn recommendations to make you look impressive for recruiters.
- Write yourself a summary statement that is targeted and showcases value.
- Get targeted in the bullet point content you write under your professional experiences.
- Keep it SIMPLE with your design and layout.
Resources:
- How NOT to ask for recommendations on LinkedIn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OupwwF1NCE
- Things they tell you NOT to put in your resume but you really should: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/things-they-tell-you-not-to-put-on-your-resume-but-you-really-should/
- How to write a solid summary on LinkedIn: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/how-to-write-a-good-linkedin-summary/
- How to write a great resume summary: https://medium.com/@Resume_Doctor/resumes-creating-a-summary-statement-that-wins-interviews-5626843ef224
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Welcome to the 33rd episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast!
Today, we are going to address the question: how is your LinkedIn different from your resume?
Here's what we cover:
- What should my LinkedIn summary look like?
- How much information should I actually include in my LinkedIn?
- Should I just copy and paste my information from my professional experiences on my resume?
- How do I get the best LinkedIn head shot? Why is a cover photo important?
Resources:
- Check out our blog with tons of resources: www.letseatgrandma.com/blog
- These are also some other good podcast episodes to listen to if you want to know more about the networking piece of LinkedIn:
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16) How to Build a Winning Networking Strategy | LinkedIn, Events, and Building Authentic Human Connections | Al Robinette
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18) How to Effectively Apply for Jobs | A Deeper Look from Career Coach, Al Robinette
Today, I went on Quora to answer my favorite questions about resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles that you should know for 2019 and beyond. These job seekers are asking the right questions, keeping up to date with modern trends, and doing their research.
Here are the questions we answered from Quora Resumes and CVs:
- What is that secret sauce you put in your resume that always gets you interviews?
- I am terrible at writing cover letters and this has continuously held me back from finding new jobs. How do I overcome this?
- What is the ideal font for my resume?
- Does it really matter much if your LinkedIn profile is not kept as current as your resume when looking for a new job?
- Bonus question: What’s the most pretentious thing you’ve ever seen on a resume?
Resources (with full answers on Quora):
- Follow me on Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Chris-Villanueva-24
- Secret sauce answer: https://www.quora.com/What-is-that-secret-sauce-you-put-in-your-resume-that-always-gets-you-interviews
- Cover letter help: https://www.quora.com/I-am-terrible-at-writing-cover-letters-and-this-has-continuously-held-me-back-from-finding-new-jobs-How-do-I-overcome-this
- Ideal resume font: https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-ideal-font-for-my-resume
- LinkedIn profile being up to date: Does it really matter much if your LinkedIn profile is not kept as current as your resume when looking for a new job?
- Most pretentious thing seen on a resume: https://www.quora.com/Whats-the-most-pretentious-thing-youve-ever-seen-on-a-r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9
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In this podcast, we are going to address a huge question: When should you quit your job?
Maybe a lot of you are tired of where you’re at now...or maybe you’re just thinking it’s time for a change toward something that is closer to your life’s purpose.
Today, we have Clara Chorley, a career satisfaction expert who has just done so much in the realm of career guidance. She is a career coach and consultant, professional speaker, humanitarian, entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed “insatiable explorer”
Clara has helped many professionals land better jobs and start their businesses...through 1-on-1 career coaching and keynote speaking. Clara has traveled through 44 countries and 5 continents -- and worked with organizations as diverse as (Fortune 500) Ernst and Young - and the (humanitarian non-profit) Millennium Village Project in Africa.
Today, she’s going to be answering a question that is on many of our minds today: When should I make the transition to my next job? Am I ready for it?
And listen to this: At the end of this podcast, I’m going to let you all know how you get speak with Clara on the phone if you need help with career coaching. You guys, I’m hoping this episode will help change your life, and I believe that when you connect with her on the phone, it will take things up to the next level.
So let's get to it.
Here are the questions we address in the episode:
Setting the stage / giving context:
- What are some of the biggest reasons why people are quitting their jobs nowadays?
- What are some of the painful emotions people are going through during this time?
- What are the three stages in a successful career transition?
Heart of the Content: Helping you make the decision to quit:
- First: when should you not make this decision? When would be a good time to make the decision?
- Launching into the 4 change pillars...How do money, time, mindset, and strategy play into a career transition?
Resources:
- Take advantage of a complimentary career strategy phone call with Clara Chorley here: https://meetme.so/letseatgrandma
- Find out more about Clara on her website: https://www.clarityunlimited.com/
- Watch Clara's talk about "Facing Fear" at TEDxVillageGate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Z2dEPeqWA
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Today, we are going to delve into the art of informational interviews.
I am proud to bring on Mac Prichard, who is a true authority in informational interviews. Mac Prichard founded Mac’s List, an online platform that connects job seekers with meaningful work opportunities in Portland. Mac has taught both employers and job seekers to build a better job search landscape through courses, books, events, and even his very own weekly career advice podcast: Find Your Dream Job. (https://www.macslist.org/podcasts)
Mac --a graduate of The University of Iowa and Harvard University--built two small businesses through a foundation of networking. He
has taught thousands of people how to grow their careers through relationships.
To take a passage from his bio: “Mac shows job seekers and employers how to break down the barriers between them by teaching preparation, empathy, and people-focused hiring practices with a practical, nuts-and-bolts style that’s accessible for everyone.”
Here's what we cover:
Part 1: Setting the Stage
Who’s Mac Prichard?
Defining the subject material...
- Let’s define informational interviews first. What are we talking about here when we are referencing this special type of interview?
- Any successful or unsuccessful informational interview stories from your life?
Motivation/the why...
- Why should informational interviews be a part of someone’s job search strategy? Let's touch upon the concept of the hidden job market.
- How can this lead into getting a job?
Part 2: Conducting Informational Interviews:
First steps...
Let’s talk about that first step. How do I even find the right people to conduct interviews with?
Reachout messages...
- What does a good reachout message look like for informational interviews?
- What if I don’t get a response?
General Advice on informational interviews...
- As a job seeker, what’s a good attitude to have vs. a bad attitude when scouting for informational interviews?
- What do you think is the biggest mistake a job seeker can make who is trying to network this way and why? (Give “reverse advice” on how someone can waste their time networking right now).
- What’s your number #1 piece of advice for an informational interview?
- How much time should be devoted to chasing informational interviews vs. applying online to job postings via Indeed, Zip Recruiter, etc.?
When you get the interview...
- What preparation (if any) should be done prior to an informational interview? Is there a helpful mindset for you to be in?
- What do I wear?
- Is there an ideal location?
- What is the general tone/attitude you should have when you’re actually in the moment of the interview? For an actual interview, it’s conveying your experiences and accomplishments by answering questions, but what’s the general vibe here?
- Is there homework to be done after the interview?
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Hack the Hidden Job Market eCourse: www.macslist.org/careerwarrior
- Find Your Dream Job Podcast: https://www.macslist.org/podcasts
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Welcome to the 29th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is to not only help you land your dream job but to be the best professional you can be.
Today we are going to address the question, “How can I actually integrate keywords in my resume?”
Some other mini-questions we address:
- Does keyword stuffing actually work?
- What are some of the best sections in the resume to include keywords?
- Can ATS systems review my LinkedIn profile?
This is a follow up to the previous episode #24 in which we addressed what keywords are and how to find them.
A special shout out to my French listeners and my people over at Podmust. Send me an email to projects@letseatgrandma.com and let us know you came from Podmust; I’ll personally write you back and let you know what I think of your resume.
Resources:
- Supplemental Let's Eat, Grandma blog on keywords: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/do-resume-keywords-stop-you-from-getting-interviews/
- Podmust (podcast directory): Podmust.com
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Welcome to the 28th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is to not only help you land your dream job but to be the best professional you can be.
Today, we are going to address the question, “Do cover letters really matter?”
Maybe you’ve spent hours and hours writing different versions of your cover letter, and you’re not even sure if they are getting read. Maybe you’ve never been asked to submit a cover letter...
Here are the questions we address:
- Do cover letters matter?
- Why do cover letters get a bad reputation?
- Do cover letters even read cover letters?
Here are the three main reasons why you should consider writing a cover letter:
- Cover letters offer you the opportunity to stand out in your job application.
- You can say things in cover letters that would otherwise be awkward in a cover letter.
- How do you fit the company culture of a specific company?
- Why you are in the industry you are in?
- What stories you have on the job?
- How has your career has been progressing over the last few years?
- Most of all, cover letters afford the opportunity to sway recruiters who would otherwise be on the fence about you.
- Location changers
- Career Changers
Thanks for tuning in, and we will see you next time!
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Perhaps one of the most commonly asked questions in regards to job applications and ATS software is whether or not to submit your resume as a PDF or Word Document. We don't blame you for your concern. That is why Chris Villanueva, CPRW at Let's Eat, Grandma resume services decided to break down the key differences in submitting your resume as a PDF or a Word Document.
Word Doc vs. PDF (Spark Notes Version)Here is the Spark Notes version of the podcast episode:
- Word Documents are better for ATS Systems. ATS systems are better able to pick up on keywords if they are submitted as a Word Document.
- PDF documents are better for visual consistency. PDFs are image files (naturally) – and therefore cannot be easily altered.
- Recruiters tend to prefer Word Documents over other formats. Recruiters will generally prefer Word Documents, so don’t you dare send your RTF file! Many recruiters also prefer PDF documents.
- Don’t forget to follow instructions. Remember that if there are instructions to send in a specific format, follow those instructions. Being a rebel does not look good – nor does being ignorant.
Don't forget to enter our 2019 sharing contest, where every month we select a winner to get resume help. Chris will personally help you write your resume by getting on the phone with you. Just share any one of our podcast episodes on Facebook and tag "Let's Eat, Grandma" (the resume service).
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Welcome to the 25th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast! Today we are going to show you how you can communicate more efficiently in your career.
But first, let me ask you this: How long does it take for you to send out messages? Maybe you just met 10 people at a networking event and the idea of following up with them sounds daunting.
Truth is, writing is more important than ever in the workplace. Knowledge workers spend all day writing: email messages, user stories, blog posts...And traditional education systems typically don’t do a great job teaching us how to write for the workplace.
- But how do you message that CEO you just met to build a relationship that may lead to your dream gig?
- How do you craft a cover letter for a job application that is personal, specific to the position, and concise?
- How can you be more efficient completing online applications to scale your outbound efforts?
- As importantly, how do you do get all this writing done efficiently?
By the end of this episode, you will have the opportunity to save HOURS of your job search or at work. Because, we are going to motivate you and show you how you can be more efficient. And at the end of this episode, we are going to show you how you can get a special tool which can cut your wasted time in half.
Andrew McCann is the Founder of 11Trees, a company dedicated to great helping people scale engagement through great writing.
Andrew taught writing and engineering design at Drexel University for 10 years -- and realized how much time was wasted on writing comments for his students. He personally developed an application that would cut down the amount of time typing these things and allowed himself and many others to give more personal feedback, while cutting down the time it took.
According to Andrew, he is a “code whisperer, client earner, support guru, and overall strategist”
So stop wasting time with your messages and get personal.
Questions we cover:
- Who’s Andrew McCann? Any exciting, funny, or awkward stories you can recall from your Drexel or GE life?
- What gave Andrew the idea to develop 11trees?
- Why do we spend so much time typing messages to people?
- Is it all really productive?
- How personal do we really need to get in our messages?
- What should a good reachout message look like for someone?
- What are all the different ways the Career Warrior App can be used? Who should be using it?
- How much time we can we actually save here?
- How can I most effectively use the Career Warrior Apps to boost workplace productivity while saving time?
Resources:
- Until 2/15: Get the CAREER WARRIOR APP for free here: https://mailchi.mp/letseatgrandma/careerwarriorappsignup
- Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjmccann/
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Happy New Year! And welcome to the 24th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is to not only help you land your dream job but to be the best professional you can be.
Today we are going to address the question, “How can I get targeted with resume keywords?”
Mini-questions we address:
- What are resume keywords?
- What are the best keyword types to use in your resume?
- Where do you look to find them?
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Today, we are going to talk about how you can break into a career in coding! (Maybe you’re not even sure if this industry is right for you, and you need help making that decision. If so, this episode is perfect for you).
Let's Eat, Grandma interviewed Matt Landers, the CEO of Covalence, a top-notch online coding bootcamp. Matt began his career in coding with a 10 year run at Microsoft in various tech positions. After Microsoft, Matt left to start his own company called Platypi --and eventually in 2015, Matt founded Covalence to help other people launch their coding careers.
Matt has an amazing career in this field, and you are going to hear from him on how to get there in your careers.
Questions:
- Who is someone who should be in tech? Who is someone who should not be in tech?
- How do you take that first step in learning how to code? What’s the best way to learn how to code?
- Let’s be realistic: how long will it take for me to have a foundational understanding of coding so I can land a job?
- What are the best programming languages to learn for 2019 and beyond? Are there any programming languages that you think will be relevant for a long time?
- What is the biggest mistake someone can make when they are just starting out in their coding careers? What are some mistakes you spot in beginner programmers?
- I need to get a job. What should be the first step I take? We will dive in here and see what we come up with as we flow.
Resources:
If you are interested in learning how to code, I highly recommend you check out Matt's online coding boot camp. For more info, head to Covalence.io
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Welcome to the 22nd episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Job Seeker’s Podcast! Today we have an episode for anyone in sales. This doesn’t mean your title is necessarily sales, but this is any one who is selling something or boosting business.
We are going to talk about why it is so important that you not just expect things to fall into your lap to make these sales happen.
Today, I am honored to have Bob Brunson with us today. He is an entrepreneur, highly experienced sales professional, and personal mentor of mine. Bob is currently the Senior VP of Business Development Sales, Chanel and Technology Strategist at Zoi Solar.
So, we really have some amazing content coming up here. Bob is someone who not only works hard, but he works smart, and he’s going to teach you how to go out there and start playing like a champion.
We will cover the following questions:
- What is a bad attitude is to have in sales vs. a good attitude?
- Why is confidence so important in this industry, and how do I get more of it? Can you talk about being present and the flow state?
- What if my sales are sucking right now? What’s the first thing I need to do when I’m looking down at that sales sheet and I’m underperforming?
- Where do I find my leads? How do most people go wrong in their search for business?
- Why is it so important to hustle in times of darkness (e.g. recession, slow season)? How can a sales person succeed in this period?
- What is the biggest mistake someone can make in sales and why?
Resources:
Connect with Bob on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-brunson-3134b999/
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Welcome to the 21st episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast! We are going to talk about how you can use hypnosis to boost your job search-- and will be putting you all through a hypnosis session at the end.
Today we have Mark Tyrrell, founder of HypnosisDownloads.com, which is the largest provider of hypnosis in the world. Together with his team, Mark has served over 600,000 hypnosis downloads and treated 5,000 patients in personal one-on-one therapy. He’s helped thousands upon thousands improve their self-esteem and overcome major life obstacles including depression, panic attacks, and anxiety.
DISCLAIMER: Mark is actually going to perform a mini-hypnosis session at the end for all of you guys to get acquainted with the practice. You heard me right…you’re getting hypnotized. I can’t emphasize this enough: please find a good place to do this session. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery. We are not responsible for anything that you do during this podcast, so please don't be careless. Pause this podcast, come back to it whenever you want and do the hypnosis, but please no hypnotic driving out there. You won’t get anything from it any way if you are splitting your focus on something else. Okay – disclaimer over.
So how can you benefit from hypnosis? As you listen to this session, start thinking about some of the unconscious behaviors and thought patterns that may be holding you back in your career. Is it your confidence? Is it interview nerves? Is it your inability to face criticism? We are here to help you, and this session is going to help on the deeper level.
Here's what we cover:
- What is hypnosis? Would love to go into some of the misconceptions people have about it vs. what is actually is!
- Why is it important to go way beyond conscious mind? Can’t I just “think” myself better when dealing with my issues?
- How long does it really take to change? What kind of results should I expect from hypnotherapy?
- What do you think are some behaviors and thought patterns that are holding back people in their careers? How can they deal with them?
- We will end by offering a sneak peak into hypnosis.
Resources:
- DOWNLOAD Job Search Hypnosis Sessions: https://www.hypnosisdownloads.com/job-skills
- Mark's article about unorthodox psychiatrist Milton H. Erickson: https://www.unk.com/blog/what-you-can-learn-from-milton-erickson-therapy-techniques/
- Find out more about Mark and Uncommon Knowledge: https://www.unk.com/
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Welcome to the 20th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast! (This was formerly the LEG Job Seeker's Podcast). Today we are going to talk about how you can establish or continue to improve your own personal brand.
Everyone has their own personal brand whether they know it or not.
But here’s the caveat: Most people don’t know they can easily impact the direction, strength, or even awareness of their brand – and use it to their advantage.
Why should we all have our own personal brands?
Having a solid personal brand can…
- Give you more direction in your career.
- Help your social life flourish.
- Take your confidence to new heights.
- Boost others’ confidence in you!
- Open up doors for promotion in the future.
- Further your professional connections.
- Strengthen the connections you already have!
Here are four things you can do at right now to start developing your personal brand:
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1. Define what your brand is and what you love doing.
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2. Rework your elevator pitch.
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3. Do a social media audit.
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4. Involve yourself in the community.
Remember that your brand is an ongoing, ever-evolving thing. So if you’re not happy with where you are now, change it. If your brand stops serving you in the future, you can always change it. Just remember to have an awareness of your brand so you can use it to your advantage!
Wrapping it up:
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Social Media Audit Resources:
Here are some places you can start (with hyperlinks) to improve these areas:
- Is yourLinkedIn headshot (or Facebook photo) outdated or not the best photo?: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/linkedin-headshot/
- Any embarrassing photos you need to get rid of?
- Is your LinkedIn summary bland or lacking information?: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/how-to-write-a-good-linkedin-summary/
- Is your LinkedIn headline just your current position?: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/linkedinheadline/
- How often are you posting “brand-related” items? (We recommend posting once a week to involve yourself in your online world).
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On November 30th, 2018, we will be changing the name from the LEG Job Seeker’s Podcast to the Career Warrior Podcast.
Why we are changing the name:
We quickly realized that it's not just about the job search. This podcast is intended for people who want to live their best life. And have their best career. The common bond is that people who listen to this podcast are smart, goal driven, and want to put their best foot forward in anything they do. People that listen to this podcast want to go about their day feeling energized, motivated, and fulfilled by what they do. They realize that this is not only an ideal but something that can actually be achieved. People who listen to this podcast are remarkable.
The goal of this podcast is not only to help you land your dream job, but to help you be successful in the workplace so you can thrive in your career.
The difference? It’s a long term mindset -- not just a scramble to land a job and listen to a few episodes while you are in your job search. So, we realized that this podcast was not just for job seekers but for professionals who were passionate about their career and the gifts they want to put out in the world.
What you can expect in future episodes
We have hundreds of more episodes coming up. And they are only going to get better. We will be bringing in career experts from several different industries to talk about what makes them successful, you’re going to get the career coaching advice, advice on how to boost your resume, advice on how to improve your energy levels so you are really killing it throughout the day, anything that is going to supplement your career to improve your life.
Because your job search is just a part of the bigger picture, which is your career, which is a part of the bigger picture of living a fulfilling life.
Call to action
Please check us out on Facebook and post a comment of what you want our next episode to be: www.facebook.com/legresumeservice
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Welcome to the 18th episode of The Career Warrior Podcast (formerly The LEG Job Seeker's Podcast)! We are going to talk about best practices in your job search strategy.
What we cover here:
- How to effectively apply for jobs
- LinkedIn tips
- How to obtain the skill sets for jobs
- Getting in the mindset of recruiter
- Career transitions
- Are career coaching and resume services worth it? How do you find the best career coach?
Connect with Al Robinette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alrobinette/
Connect with Chris Villanueva on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/
Welcome to the 17th episode of the The Career Warrior Podcast (formerly Let’s Eat, Grandma Job Seeker’s Podcast)! We are going to talk about how to upgrade your day and hack your energy and productivity – so that you can have a better job search. (Or if you are not searching, you can use these tips to have a better workday in general).
Our guest today, Jordan Gross, is a former top-performing athlete, certified professional trainer, startup growth hacker, and a business management expert. He's also the author of Getting COMFY: Your Morning Guide to Daily Happiness.
Listen to this podcast for practical information on how to improve your day, hack your mental energy, and strive toward that all-star status yourself.
What we cover
- Why is motivation such an important aspect of our daily lives, and especially for job seekers?
- What are common mistakes that people make throughout their day?
- How can serious professionals start their morning routine to make the most of their day?
- What are some ways that people in transition can manage the anxiety levels and get some clarity on the direction they are headed in?
- What are some ways that people can mentally prepare for that interview?
How to contact Jordan
Sign up for his newsletter on his website: http://getting-comfy.com/
Send him an email: jordan@getting-comfy.com
Get your copy of Getting COMFY on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079DX26HS
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It's time for the networking episode! We are going to talk about how you can build a winning networking strategy in your job search.
According to a 3,000 person study by Lou Adler and LinkedIn, 85% of critical jobs were filled by networking of some sort. And often before jobs were posted, they were already filled internally or through a referral.
Guys this is a mind blowing statistic and should really speak to why you need to up your networking game right now.
This episode we are going straight to the horse’s mouth and going to speak with the networking master himself – Al Robinette, who is a respected career coach here in Texas who has been through it all.
- We are going to talk about the role LinkedIn should have in your networking game.
- We are going to talk about how to start building those connections.
- And we are going to talk about some good sources in which you can start to find the right people to funnel into your life.
What we cover:
- Why is networking so important?
- Let’s talk about LINKEDIN! How do you use LinkedIn to complement your networking efforts?
- Why is it important that people should be networking not only during the times that they need it?
- What are some ways that most people can be more effective at networking?
- What are some events that job seekers should have on their radar to lead them to their job?
- How much time should be devoted to networking vs. applying online to job postings via Indeed, Zip Recruiter, etc.?
- What preparation (if any) should be done prior to a networking event? Is there a helpful mindset for you to be in?
- Is there homework to be done after a networking event?
- What are some helpful tips for folks who are predisposed to not want to network (either shy or introverted).
- What do you think is the biggest mistake a job seeker can make who is trying to build a network any why?
Find out more about Al Robinette and how you can get more guidance in your career by following his website: https://www.careerpathcd.com/
Sources:
- https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-survey-reveals-85-all-jobs-filled-via-networking-lou-adler/
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Welcome to Episode #15: Listen to this episode when you feel rejected.
- You may have applied for a job that you were really interested in -- and got turned down because someone thought you were unqualified.
- You may have applied to 100 jobs—and not gotten one call back.
- You may have gotten passed up on a promotion.
The goal of this episode is to lift you out of a rejected state -- and get you in a place where you can continue fighting for your purpose.
Preview of Core Concepts of Understanding Rejection:
- Everybody goes through it—even some of the greatest people in our history. (Henry Ford, Michael Jordan, Albert Einstein, J.K. Rowling)
- Understand what you are feeling and why you are feeling it. (There is a science behind acknowledging your emotion: research has shown that when you identify what core emotion you are feeling, then it instantly becomes more manageable).
- Remember that your core identity (who you really are) goes way beyond these external things.
What to do now.
- Keep going: case and point. Remember that the results-oriented things in life (your success) is a numbers game.
- Find a group of people trying to achieve the same thing that you are. Relate to them.
- When you feel rejected, label your emotion, and remind yourself of your core identity -- and why you're going to keep going.
Sources:
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sweet-emotion/201408/why-labeling-emotions-matters
- https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/24/jk-rowling-tells-fans-twitter-loads-rejections-before-harry-potter-success
- https://www.businessinsider.com/successful-people-who-failed-at-first-2014-3#after-harrison-fords-first-small-movie-role-an-executive-took-him-into-his-office-and-told-him-hed-never-succeed-in-the-movie-business-18
- https://www.newsweek.com/missing-cut-382954
- https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/celebs-who-went-from-failures-to-success-stories/3/
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Welcome to episode #14 of The Career Warrior Podcast (formerlyLEG Job Seeker’s Podcast)! Instead of our normal format, we did a LIVE & RAW podcast at Capital Factory with our job seeker's meetup group. We are going to hear from a range of job seekers to share their story – from challenges— to hacks and techniques—to just some entertaining stories.
We think it’s so important to not take on your job search alone, and this podcast is going to give you a sense of being part of a group.
So you will probably/hopefully hear some things that you did not know. You will hear hacks and techniques that other job seekers are employing to help them deal with their stress.
Here are some questions we ask our panel of job seekers:
- What are some challenges of your job search?
- Any interview horror stories?
- Any personal stress relief tips during the job search?
- What was the lowest point of your job search?
- What are some personal success stories in getting a job?
- How has networking landed you a job?
If you have any personal stories you would like to share with us, please write in to projects@letseatgrandma.com. We love sharing stories from other job seekers, and we would love to hear from you.
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Let's Eat, Grandma interviewed Analiza Gonzales, an all-star human resources professional -- so you can learn how to make yourself stand out in the job application! Analiza has looked at more applications than you can imagine -- and brings a unique insight as to what candidates can do get their foot in the door. Analiza also is a professional resume writer for Let's Eat, Grandma, where she helps people get jobs.
Here are some commonly asked questions from you guys that we cover:
- Is there a best time of day to submit your application?
- What makes a great resume?
- What makes a bad resume?
- How does ATS software work, and how can candidates optimize their application for the best chances of landing the interview?
- What do you think is the biggest mistake a job seeker can make any why?
- How can a job seeker use LinkedIn in their search?
Connect with Analiza on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/analiza-gonzales/
Welcome to the 11th episode of The Career Warrior Podcast (formerly The Let’s Eat, Grandma Job Seeker’s Podcast)! This is an episode about age discrimination and its implications within your job search.
You’re going to learn about age discrimination, why people do it, and the action steps you can take in your job search to deal with it.
We will address the following questions:
- Does age discrimination exist in the job search? If so, how bad is it?
- What are the legal implications of age discrimination in the United States?
- Why do people discriminate based on age?
- What are some action steps that an older job seeker can take to apply for positions?
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Episode:
- Full Article from Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Economic Letter: https://www.frbsf.org/economic-research/publications/economic-letter/2017/february/age-discrimination-and-hiring-older-workers/
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act: https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/adea.cfm
- BLS Statistics https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/statistics/enforcement/adea.cfm
- What to do if fired because of age discrimination: https://www.businessinsider.com/what-to-do-if-you-were-fired-because-of-age-discrimination-2018-9
- How to avoid age discrimination (for hiring managers): http://www.workplaceanswers.com/resources/blog/avoid-workplace-age-discrimination/
- Purchase Disrupted on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Disrupted-My-Misadventure-Start-Up-Bubble/dp/0316306096
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Are you looking to grow your career in brand marketing? Well stop what you are doing, and listen to our 10th episode of the The Career Warrior Podcast (formerly Let's Eat, Grandma Job Seeker's Podcast!)
With a solid career in brand marketing, she’s grown well-known brands such as Coke Zero and Apothic (E&J Gallo Winery).
As E&J Gallo's Director of Marketing for Premium Innovation, she's managed over $300 million in revenue for 9 E&J Gallo wine brands. With over $4.7 billion in annual revenue, E&J Gallo is the largest producer of wine in the world.
She was behind the rise of Coke Zero, leading a $40 million dollar advertising campaign.
She's also worked with great brands like Disney and Evian.
Today, she is here to share her story and inspire you how to become successful in the world of brand marketing.
PART 1 | CAREER STORY (Questions for Courtney)
- Why did you choose marketing?
- How did you first get into marketing in your career?
- Can you tell us a little about what building Coke Zero was like?
- What was it like marketing for Evian when Coke + Evian were partners. Was there ever some serious conflict you needed to deal with as a marketer?
- E&J Gallo is huge…so when you have a company that is already established, what do you do to contribute to that growth?
PART 2 | CAREER ADVICE
- What is the best way to break into a career in brand marketing?
- What makes a good marketer? Who would you hire to be on your team?
- What is the biggest thing you wish you knew in your career that would have helped your "younger you" overcome major obstacles?
- What do you think is the biggest mistake a brand can make any why?
- What is the best way do avoid career burn out?
Connect with Courtney O’Brien on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-klipping-obrien
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This is...the Let’s Eat, Grandma podcast number 9 – this is Just-Ask-Chris Minisode #1.
We are going to take commonly asked job search questions, break them down, and give you the information as one in-depth answer.
Why a minisode? We wanted to give you another way to learn complex information. We take the complex information with a million different rules (like resume writing in the English language) and give you a way to digest it easily. Little resume snacks if you will.
We are doing this for those go getters who are hyper learners. So those who really want to take a moment in their life—walking to work, waiting in line at the doctor’s office, whatever—and pick something to learn. These episodes will be very SHORT. That is, around 5-10 minutes to make sure that you get a good answer as quickly as possible.
TOPIC:
In this podcast, you are going to learn the answer to one of the most commonly asked questions about resumes.
How long should it be?!
Why is this such a hot topic?
What are some example scenarios of a one-page resume vs. a two page resume?
The core concept: The resume should be as long as it needs to be — but short enough to remain interesting.
Please note: that there are a few industries and positions that would expect you to submit a longer resume. Three examples:
· Federal resumes that ask you about everything you did
· Academia. (Cover letters even)
· IT Consultant positions that want to look at detail of all your past work.
If you would like us to evaluate your resume and assess a proper length, please submit your resume to projects@letseatgrandma.com
Please also let us know what you thought of this podcast :)
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Have you ever wondered what hiring managers actually want to see on a resume? Let’s Eat, Grandma interviewed 3 experienced hiring managers here in Austin to get everything – the good the bad and ugly-- of the resumes they receive.
Questions:
1.) What makes hiring managers put candidates in the YES pile?
2.) What makes hiring managers throw resumes in the TRASH?
3.) Where do the majority of new hires come from?
4.) What percentage of cover letters do hiring managers actually read?
5.) Do recruiters prefer PDF or Word Doc?
6.) How long do hiring managers actually spend on each resume?
7.) What’s one thing that someone said during an interview that immediately disqualified them? (If you don’t have a good story, then you can make it hypothetical like what would turn you off in an interview.)
8.) If you could give one piece of advice for everyone in the room who is looking for a job, what would it be?
In this episode, Cornell University Professor Tony Simons discusses the art of negotiation. Specifically, Chris Villanueva, Certified Professional Resume Writer, and Professor Simons discuss how to effectively negotiate the job salary that you deserve!
In addition, Professor Simons reflects on his past negotiations, and how we can all learn from them.
Professor Tony Simons is a organization behavior and negotiation professor at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration. Professor Simons is the author of, "The Integrity Dividend: Leading by the Power of Your Word" https://www.amazon.com/Integrity-Dividend-Leading-Power-Your/dp/047018566X
Professor Tony Simons was also featured on the "Today Show" to speak about his Firwalk Workshop, to help people face their fears, one step at a time. https://youtu.be/zHfED5hYNCs http://ithacafirewalks.com/
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Let's Eat, Grandma Job Seekers Podcast Series iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leg-job-seekers-podcast/id1151607856?mt=2
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In this episode, Cornell University Professor Tony Simons discusses the art of negotiation.
Specifically, Chris Villanueva, Certified Professional Resume Writer, and Professor Simons discuss how to effectively negotiate the job salary that you deserve!
In addition, Professor Simons reflects on his past negotiations, and how we can all learn from them.
Professor Tony Simons is a organization behavior and negotiation professor at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration. Professor Simons is the author of, "The Integrity Dividend: Leading by the Power of Your Word" https://www.amazon.com/Integrity-Dividend-Leading-Power-Your/dp/047018566X
Professor Tony Simons was also featured on the "Today Show" to speak about his Firewalk Workshop, to help people face their fears, one step at a time. https://youtu.be/zHfED5hYNCs http://ithacafirewalks.com/
Signup for our job seeker newsletter, and we will provide you with free resume critique! https://mailchi.mp/letseatgrandma.com/podcast
Let's Eat, Grandma Job Seekers Podcast Series iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leg-job-seekers-podcast/id1151607856?mt=2
Connect with us on social media to improve your job search game! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LEGResumeService/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetsEatGrandma_
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Listen to this podcast, and we will touch upon the shortcomings that come with getting laid off from your job. We will also touch upon a multitude of strategies to help individuals rebound from getting laid off, and get back in the workforce!
Your burning layoff questions answered:
-What is the first thing you should do as soon as you find out that you’ve been laid off?
-How can individuals best cope with being laid off (psychologically?)
-What is the worst thing you can do after being laid off?
-What are some techniques that you can use to assure your loved ones, and friends that everything will be ok after being laid off?
-What can people do to be proactive after being laid off?
-How many hours per day should people focus on finding a new job?
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Chris Villanueva, CPRW, answers common resume questions, asked by Reddit users.
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Nat Welch is a commercial and editorial photographer, who has worked in the greater New York City area for the past 15 years.
Some of his top clients include, Rolling Stone, GQ, Esquire, Men's Health, People, Time, Glamour, The US Army, Ford, Procter & Gamble, and more!
Connect with Nat at: http://nycheadshotspot.com
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Welcome to our second podcast. We are resurrecting The Career Warrior Podcast (formerly LEG Job Seeker's Podcast) for good (in honor of this Easter season)! The goal of the podcast series is to spread best job seeking practices to those hunting for their dream job. We will be (hopefully) posting once a week due to the success of our last podcast.
Listen to this podcast and we will touch upon the emotional challenges of changing careers –desperation, anxiety, loneliness-- as well as how to overcome them. We will also touch upon the logistics of a career transition, and what it takes to be successful. I brought on Clara Chorley, a top-producing Career Coach.
Here are some fun facts about Clara:
•Clara Chorley has worked and traveled through 44 countries and 5 continents, with organizations as diverse as (fortune 500) Ernst and Young - and the (humanitarian non-profit) Millennium Village Project in Africa.
•Much more than just a careered businesswoman, Clara has founded her own business Clarity Unlimited to help professionals find jobs and build businesses that fulfill them so they can have the impact they want to with their lives. •After a long, winding journey through more than 10 careers she finally figured out her own purposeful work, and by sharing her story, has been helping other professionals do the same — but in much less time — for the last decade.
To connect with Clara on the phone, please follow this link: https://www.clarityunlimited.com/coaching-for-leaders/
You will want to listen to this podcast if any of the following applies to you:
oYou can’t settle on a clear direction or job to pursue
oMotivation is low and you’re unsure how to get moving again
oYou believe a dose of inspiration, energy and positivity would be good!
We hope you enjoy, and don't forget to hit that subscribe button.
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Welcome to our first episode of The Career Warrior Podcast (formerly Let's Eat, Grandma Job Seekers Podcast)! The goal of the podcast series is to spread best job seeking practices to those hunting for their dream job.
I brought on Jordan Weber, a producer from Top Recruiter. Top Recruiter is a reality show that takes a look at how rockstar human resources professionals compete to be the best candidate in their profession (much in the way that Top Chef does for culinary arts).
When Jordan is not producing TV shows in Europe, she actively recruits candidates for Currency, one of the fastest growing financial services firms in the US.
Here is more information about Jordan and Top Recruiter.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanwweber
http://toprecruiter.tv/
You will want to listen to this podcast if you've ever wondered the following:
- What qualities do recruiters really look for in a candidate?
-How much does LinkedIn matter?
-Are thank you notes worth it?
-What is my biggest weakness (or what should I tell this interviewer...?)
We hope you enjoy, and don't forget to hit that subscribe button.
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