The Called and Equipped Podcast
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHow do I balance work, life, career, and family? Am I ready for my next career move? How do I juggle all the things God has called me to in life? And the biggest question of all, is there a way to do it all while loving my people well?
Welcome to the Called and Equipped Podcast where we'll answer your burning career, family, work, life, and faith questions and equip you for all that God has called you to in this one beautiful, crazy life.
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5 Resume Writing Tips for 2023
January 07, 2023 12:30 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn today's episode of the Called and Equipped podcast, I share five of my favorite resume-writing strategies for 2023. If you need help deciding which resume format is best, how to convey to employers that you can add value, or need to get more responses to your resume this episode is for you.
How to Get a Referral for a Job
April 12, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 27.5 MBDid you know that referrals are the most effective way to land your next role? In fact, if you have a referral you are twice as likely to get the interview and 40% more likely to be hired for the position. Not only that, but referrals are also hired 55% faster than candidates from job boards. All these numbers to say, getting a referral for a job is the preferred way to job search. But how do you get a referral for a job? In this podcast episode, hear Jessica Hernandez share four strategie...
How to Take Control of Your Job Search So You See Better Results
March 22, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 45 MBSo much of the job search process is outside of your control—whether your application is rejected, whether you receive a response, if you get the interview or an offer. It can be easy to view a job search as something that you can only react to instead of a circumstance that you can control. But if you want to be effective in your job search and see better results, then you'll need to take control of your job search. How exactly do you do that, though? By being proactive and intentiona...
How to Make Time for Self-Care as a Mompreneur
March 15, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 52 MBTime . . . that limited resource you never seem to have enough of—especially when you’re a mom and a business owner. If you’re struggling to find the time to juggle growing a business, raising a family, and then there’s life and all the things it throws at you, self-care may be taking a back seat. How do you make time for self-care as a mompreneur when so many other things and people are begging for your attention? In this episode, hear Jessica Hernandez share her four go-to strategies for...
The 5 Must-Have Components of an Effective Resume
March 08, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 25.1 MBHave you been submitting applications and resumes to open positions but receiving zero responses? You find a position that’s a perfect fit for you, you apply, wait, and hear nothing back. Not even a rejection letter. Chances are your resume is missing one of the five must-have components to be effective. In today's episode, hear Jessica Hernandez speak about the five components that your resume must have to be effective! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and le...
3 Strategies to Give Your Resume a Competitive Advantage
March 01, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 17 MBIs it hard for you to identify your competitive advantage and convey it on your resume? What your resume needs is to clearly show the hiring manager who you are, why you’re the best fit for the role, and how you’re going to meet their needs. In today's episode, hear Jessica Hernandez share three strategies that will give your resume a competitive advantage! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a positive review!
3 Quick Tips to Create an Unforgettable Elevator Pitch for Your Job Search
February 22, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 32 MBHave you ever wondered how to create a memorable elevator pitch that didn’t sound scripted or robotic? Having a 30-second elevator speech ready is a sure-fire way to network effectively. When your elevator pitch is prepared and memorized, you're ready when small talk happens and people ask what you do or when opportunities arise for an informational interview, referral, or introduction. In today's episode, hear Jessica Hernandez share three tips to create an unforgettable elevator pitch....
Interview w/ Austin Belcak of Cultivated Culture
February 15, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 87.6 MBAustin is the founder of CultivatedCulture.com where he helps people land jobs they love without traditional experience and without applying online. Austin’s job search system stems from his personal experience transitioning from a new grad with a biology degree, a 2.58 GPA, and a job in healthcare to landing interviews and offers at Microsoft, Google, and Twitter. His strategies have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Co, and Inc. and he has helped thousands of job seekers ...
How to Find and Convey Your Unique Differentiators on Your Resume
February 08, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 31.7 MBFree download from today's episode: https://greatresumesfast.lpages.co/resume-power-words/ Do you struggle to know what sets you apart from other candidates? Are you unsure how to reflect your value on your resume or present your accomplishments in a way that gets you noticed by employers? In this podcast episode, I’ll share how to identify what sets you apart and how to convey that on your resume. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a positive review!
Holding Fast When the Storms of Life Blow in but Don’t Blow Out
February 01, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 45.7 MBHave you ever had one of those experiences where you read or hear a piece of scripture and then suddenly it pops up two, three, five, or ten more times that week? I had that happen recently with the story of the wise and foolish builder that Jesus shares in the book of Matthew. Obviously, someone was trying to tell me something. I guess I needed to pay attention. Today, I want to share with you some encouraging thoughts for when the storms of life blow in, but they don’t blow back out—...
How to Finally Beat Mommy Guilt Once and for All
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 28.9 MBMommy guilt—that nagging feeling that haunts every mom and shouts, we’re not doing enough, not getting it right, and we’re failing our kids big time. I’m willing to bet you know this feeling all too well. In this episode, Jessica Hernandez shares how you can finally beat mommy guilt once and for all. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a positive review!
4 Simple Ways to Balance Work, Kids, Homeschooling, and Life
January 18, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 46.4 MBWouldn’t it be great if all of life’s competing demands—work, kids, family, homeschooling, and everything else in life—simply balanced themselves out perfectly? If you’re at that place where you’re feeling like something’s gotta give or there has to be a better way to get everything done that needs doing, I want to offer you four strategies I’ve found that have maximized my time and helped me balance competing priorities. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and l...
What Your Resume Needs to Look Like in 2021
January 11, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 62.2 MBFree download from today's episode: https://greatresumesfast.lpages.co/resume-power-words/ Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt like the resume writing process is never-ending, overwhelming, or a pain. Today I’m sharing seven tips and actionable strategies for what your resume needs to look like in 2021. Because the job market and job search process have changed dramatically (thank you, 2020), if you’re going to stand out, you need to freshen up your resume and make sure it aligns with th...
How to Plan Your 2021 Job Search
January 01, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 37.3 MBNavigating a modern job search can feel like a maze. But if you take time to create a plan, prepare, and get active and intentional, you’ll quickly gain traction and see quicker results. In this episode, Jessica Hernandez shares her expertise to help you stand out to employers, get more responses from applications, and find your next position quicker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a positive review!