Career Cloud Radio - Job Search Advice & Tactics
353 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLearn practical tips and tricks for your job hunt. Hosted by Justin Dux. Hear from resume writers, career experts, recruiters and HR experts. If you listen to this podcast you will become a better job seeker. Guaranteed! Topics include resume writing, interviewing, job searching, job sites, hidden job market, personal branding and other career advice.
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9 Online Resume Builders
March 29, 2015 12:41 - 4 minutes - 18.1 MB VideoNeed to create a good looking resume quickly? These 9 online tools will help you get your resume off the ground in no time. Most of these are free to use but also come with premium versions if you want more features.
Top 10 Places to Post Your Resume
March 22, 2015 14:52 - 6 minutes - 18 MB VideoIf you want to maximize your chances of being found by a recruiter then these 10 sites will do just that. Post your resume here to increase your chances of being found by a recruiter.
I found my job on Craigslist
March 15, 2015 12:30 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBIn the latest episode of How I Got My Job we chat with Sheila Rodriguez about how she landed her job as a Digital Marketer for a company in Connecticut. She actually found it on Craiglslist and details the steps she took to land the job. Listen and become a better job seeker!
Job search news and notes
March 09, 2015 12:56 - 3 minutes - 10.5 MB VideoTake a look at the latest job search news and notes from around the web. Learn about new tools and trends shaping the job hunt.
Latest Hidden Job Announcements
March 07, 2015 15:43 - 2 minutes - 5.11 MB VideoThese are the latest hidden job leads on CareerCloud. These "hidden" job leads are culled from articles, press releases and blog posts from the web and compiled into a state by state database. Sign up for free email alerts for your state at http://jobs.careercloud.com
Ending the Resume Black Hole
March 01, 2015 13:27 - 32 minutes - 15 MBMost job seekers know about the resume black hole, that deep dark place where your resume gets sucked in, never to be heard from again. On today's show we’ll teach you how to avoid this job search phenomenon to make sure your resume reaches its target destination. Guest: Martin Buckland, Career Coach.
How I Got My Job as Ecommerce Manager
February 15, 2015 14:32 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBPatrick Garmoe says he went a few years ago from having to beg for a job at Barnes & Noble for the Christmas season working for minimum wage, to now getting multiple places emailing me asking if I'd be interested in working for them, shortly after accepting my current position where I earn more than twice what I earned in my previous field. In this episode we'll find out what he did to get the job and find out what advice he has for you.
How To Pass the Phone Interview
February 01, 2015 12:58 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBPeggy McKee is an expert resource and a dedicated advocate for job seekers. Known as the Sales Recruiter from Career Confidential, her years of experience as a nationally-known recruiter for sales and marketing jobs give her a unique perspective and advantage in the job market. Today she'll teach us how to pass the the phone interview.
How I Got My Job in Marketing
January 18, 2015 13:06 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBRebecca Mersiowsky is a Marketing Associate for CoPatient in Boston Massachusetts. Today as part of our How I Got My Job series, she tells us how she got her job in marketing for a healthcare startup. Learn from an actual job hunter.
Storytelling for Job Seekers
January 04, 2015 15:56 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBCareer Coach Daisy Wright joins us to discuss her latest book. She'll give us some practical tips for how job seekers can craft a better story and stand out in the job search process.
7 Great Job Sites for Veterans
December 24, 2014 14:16 - 4 minutes - 1.91 MBIn this special episode you'll learn the seven best job sites for veterans. Get your civilian career in gear with this short, timely podcast exclusively for military veterans. Thanks for ALL you do!
2014 Job Search Wrapup
December 14, 2014 13:03 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBIn the last episode of the year Chris Russell is joined by Hannah Morgan and they'll take you through all the important events and trends that shaped the 2014 job market. Get ready for the next job hunting season with this important look at what happened including key takeaways that you can use in your 2015 job search.
How to Brag About Yourself Without Feeling Sleazy
November 30, 2014 23:21 - 21 minutes - 9.69 MBThink your'e bragging too much or too little in your job search? This podcast will help you figure out what the right balance is.
Reverse Engineer Your Job Search
November 15, 2014 13:46 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBAs a career stylist, Kelly Studer has helped professionals leave their ill-fitting work lives behind. Her philosophy is: If you want to get out of a career rut, you need to dive into the core of what you want to do and how you want to feel at work. Today she'll help you deconstruct your job search by helping you write your own job description and reverse engineer your job search.
The Infographic Resume - Hannah Morgan
November 01, 2014 17:45 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBHannah Morgan discusses her new book, The Infographic Resume. In this 25 minute podcast we'll look at the visual trends shaping the resume market. Today's job seeker needs to stand out and by crafting a visually appealing resume you can do just that.
Video Interviewing Tips
October 14, 2014 00:01 - 10 minutes - 4.82 MBIt’s becoming more and more common for companies to conduct video interviews with candidates. Often, these interviews are done over Skype or by using a real video interviewing service from companies such as Hirevue. A video interview can be done live or by having the candidate answer a series of pre-determined questions using a webcam or your smartphone to record their answers. This is called an asynchronous interview…. Asynchronous is better for job seekers since it gives you a chance to ...
All about Background Checks
October 03, 2014 11:44 - 16 minutes - 7.72 MBMy guest today is Nick Fishman. Nick co-founded EmployeeScreenIQ in 1999 and serves as the company's Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President. He oversees all of EmployeeScreenIQ's marketing activities and is also a frequent speaker on industry issues including: New Technologies in Employment Screening, Best Practices and Industry Trends. Topics include: What are the legalities surrounding background checks? what rights does the candidate have ... Does a job seeker have to give p...
Job search from a distance with Roy Cohen
September 14, 2014 13:21 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBWe are continuing our series on relocating for a job so I decided a second episode on the topic would be a good idea and Roy Cohen a NYC based Executive Career Coach was kind enough to volunteer. In this 20 minute episode we will explore; - What sorts of challenges do people typically face when they job search from a distance? - What are the basic steps involved once you have decided to relocate? - Are there any specific resources to tap to facilitate a move? - How do you distinguish yoursel...
Nina Parr Discusses Job Search Relocation
September 02, 2014 11:41 - 11 minutes - 5.14 MBNina Parr, is a dormer recruiter and the co-founder of The Love Your Job Project to teach frustrated millennials how to find jobs they really want by sharing recruiting industry secrets, skills and strategies. She joins us today on the show to discuss tips for relocation. "Job seekers should also make their move seem like a done deal, rather than a contingent deal based on the offer." Questions include: 1. Why are hiring managers and recruiters more hesitant to hire people who will need t...
Top 15 National Job Sites
August 23, 2014 17:50 - 7 minutes - 3.51 MBYou're probably only using a few national job sites in your job search but there are actually a much greater of sites you should be checking in order to maximize your search. Listen as we breakdown the top 15 national job sites.
Awesome Interview Tips
July 19, 2014 17:14 - 20 minutes - 9.58 MBWith Ericka Spradley from My Net Level. She breaks down the interview basics, talks about the behavioral interview and much more in this informative episode of CCR.
10 Status Update Ideas for Linkedin
July 08, 2014 00:53 - 16 minutes - 7.65 MBHannah Morgan is known as the CareerSherpa, she is a Job Search, Career and Social Media Strategist and has been a guest on this show several times over the years so lets give her a nice welcome back as she give you ten ideas for sharing on your Linkedin status update. Stay tuned at the end for advice on how often you should be posting as well. Connect with her @ careersherpa.net
4 Big Changes on Linkedin
June 21, 2014 17:09 - 4 minutes - 2.12 MBLinkedin is evolving before our very eyes. Listen to the newest changes happening on the business social network that everyone needs to know about, especially job seekers.
Special Announcement
June 15, 2014 21:29 - 5 minutes - 2.6 MBListen to this 5 minute episode to hear about CareerCloud's latest job search tool for both job seekers and employers. Hear about it for the first time, exclusively for listeners!
How to network with social media
June 01, 2014 21:10 - 17 minutes - 8.21 MBMike Fishbein is the founder of Startup College and the author of How To Build an Awesome Professional Network. Today he talks about various ways to use Blogging, Linkedin and Twitter to expand your network.
A Recruiter Rants
May 18, 2014 14:29 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBFrom our archives in 2011, Maureen Mackey, veteran recruiter tells it like it is - why you arent getting a job.
How to handle tough resume problems
April 26, 2014 17:03 - 10 minutes - 4.88 MBWhy do all resumes look the same? What if I'm a mom returning to the workplace? How far back should your resume go? These are just some of the questions we'll tackle in this 10 minute podcast.
Go on a Resume Crusade with Chris Fields
April 13, 2014 13:46 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBChris Fields is an HR consultant and resume writer for ResumeCrusade.com. You may have seen his work on Mashable, Monster and Oprah.com. I've come to know him through some mutual friends on Facebook and after seeing all the advice he publishes on his blog and videos, decided to invite him onto CareerCloud radio and have him dish the dirt on resumes and the job search.
Job search advice for young adults & grads
March 23, 2014 16:02 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBBeth Campbell Duke, a youth career educator, joins us for a conversation about how young adults and new grads should be identifying their skills and strengths as early as possible to ensure career success. Learn more about Beth on her website at campbellduke.com
Interview with a Master Resume Writer
March 08, 2014 17:30 - 9 minutes - 4.35 MBFrom our archives here's a lost interview with Louise Kursmark, a certified master resume writer. She talks about making your resume more focused and also some tips for baby boomers.
Whats New with CareerCloud.com
February 16, 2014 14:02 - 5 minutes - 2.31 MBGot 5 minutes? Listen to the latest product updates happening on CareerCloud and stay tuned at the end for a secret project? Hmmm sounds interesting!
This $5 Resume Got Her Hired
February 03, 2014 13:10 - 13 minutes - 6.32 MBKaryn Glubis used a creative resume to get hired. And it only costed her 5 bucks! In this episode of How I Got My Job we'll get the scoop on how she got the job and get her advice for other job seekers.
How I Got My Job - Simone Sterling
January 19, 2014 19:30 - 18 minutes - 8.48 MBIn today's edition of How I Got My Job we profile Simone Sterling, a NYC based Sr Project Manager for a legal technology firm. Her job success came via a resume she had forgotten about on CareerBuilder. She'll share her advice for other job seekers and list other tools that proved useful in her job search. (18 min)
How I Use Social Media to Hire
January 06, 2014 16:03 - 17 minutes - 8.12 MBKathleen Teixera is Social Recruiting Speaker Engagement Manager @BoostAgents.a company which is a recruitment provider to the Creative, Digital, Marketing & Communications industries in Canada.
I Got Hired Through Twitter!
December 16, 2013 13:57 - 14 minutes - 6.84 MBLauren Pedigo is a Marketing Associate at Kinvey in Boston. But she didnt get that job by browsing job boards all day. Instead she made twitter her primary job search tool. And it worked!
Career Coach Diana Chan
December 01, 2013 13:23 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBDiana YK Chan is a Recruiter, Trainer, Career Coach, and Speaker who has scanned over 10,000 resumes, conducted thousands of interviews, and recruited talent into top organizations like Google and the Ivey Business School. She founded her business, Magnify Your Marketability, with the goal of conquering rising unemployment rates by helping ambitious and passionate professionals differentiate, achieve their dreams, and make a lasting impact on the world! http://mymarketability.com/
Defining Hidden Jobs
November 17, 2013 22:27 - 3 minutes - 1.53 MBListen to a couple definitions about the phrase 'hidden jobs' and get a preview of CareerCloud's new Hidden Jobs App located at jobs.careercloud.com.
How I Got My Job: Gale Martin
November 03, 2013 22:25 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBGale Martin of Harcum College talks bout she got her most recent job. This time she happened to subscribe to an old fashioned list serve where she first learned about the job she eventually landed.
The Future of the Resume
October 22, 2013 12:40 - 6 minutes - 2.79 MBWhat does the future hold for the traditional resume. Will we still be using it the same way in 5-10 years. Listen as our CEO gives his take on this controversial topic.
How I Got My Job: Matt DeMargel
October 13, 2013 22:06 - 19 minutes - 8.77 MBMatt DeMargel spent 14 years working in marketing for minor league baseball when he decided it was time for a change. Listen as he upped his job search game to get the job he wanted off a craigslist ad. Its a great example of a job seeker being proactive and marketing himself!
The Cold Pitch Jobseeker Email
October 02, 2013 12:13 - 3 minutes - 1.6 MBGetting the attention of the hiring manager at a company is no easy task. Here's how one creative job seeker used a well written email to do just that.
How I Got My Job: Hope Barrett
September 16, 2013 12:22 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBHope Barrett got a job by putting her resume on Dice and being found by a recruiter. Listen as she shares her advice and tips on how she became a successful job seeker after being laid off.
Promoting Yourself with Dan Schwabel
September 08, 2013 16:50 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBDan Schawbel is the Managing Partner of Millennial Branding, a Gen Y research and consulting firm. He is the author of 2 books on personal branding... His latest book, Promote Yourself: The New Rules For Career Success, is now on store shelves. Dan is a columnist at both TIME and FORBES, and has been featured in many media outlets, including Wired Magazine and the Today Show.
The Most Connected Woman on Linkedin
August 25, 2013 14:14 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBStacy Zapar is in the top 10 most connected people on Linkedin. Hear how she did it in this podcast. She'll also answer questions like: How should a job seeker use linkedin vs someone who is happily employed? What are the 2-3 biggest mistakes people make on linkedin? Are we moving to an era where being found online is just as important to job seekers as it is actively searching for a job? Besides linkedin, what social sites should job seekers be using? Employers/recruiters...are they finally ...
How I Got My Job: David Krantz
July 22, 2013 13:09 - 19 minutes - 8.98 MBWe asked David Krantz, a Mechanical Engineer how he got his new job after being layed off. It took about four months but after some networking it really paid off. Listen around minute 12 to hear a great interview question suggestion. (19 mins)
How I Got My Job: Akilah Charlemagne
July 15, 2013 13:18 - 14 minutes - 6.49 MBNew series! Lets talk to job seekers who have had success landing a job and learn from their mistakes and advice. Today we'll chat with Akilah Charlemagne who got a job as an HR consultant with an Atlanta recruiting firm. (14 min)
How My Linkedin Ad led to an Internship
July 08, 2013 12:48 - 14 minutes - 6.54 MBEver hear of a reverse job posting? Well Nicollette Weinbaum a freshman at the University of Villanova made one and landed an internship with it. Listen to this creative job search story. (15 min)
Cold Calling: a Recruiters Perspective
June 10, 2013 12:56 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBIf you have ever been cold called or have to cold call as part of your job check out this audio. In it, Georges Janin, a startup headhunter in New York City talks about his techniques cold calling tech candidates. Its a pretty cool discusion that took place at the NYC recruiter meetup.
More Awesome Linkedin Advice
May 19, 2013 23:43 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBLinkedin trainer and evangelist Marc Halpert stopped by our offices to dish out some his advice on the popular business networking site. He has some great advice for the college grad and the older worker. Listen to this show and up your game for Linkedin! (approx 30 mins)
The Web is Your Resume
April 30, 2013 11:26 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBWhat happens when you make people apply to a job with a twitter hashtag? Vala Afshar, CMO of Enterasys Networks in Boston, Mass did just that and found the right person for free in just a matter of weeks. Is this the future of recruiting? What do job seekers need to learn from this experiment? Find out in this must listen episode!