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Career Warrior Podcast

330 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 93 ratings

Chris Villanueva, CEO & Co-Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma resume service, proudly hosts the Career Warrior Podcast for job seekers of all backgrounds. You will hear job-hunting strategies from industry leaders, resume experts, and top coaches to help guide you through your career.


This show retells the stories and struggles of job seekers, industry professionals, and brave startup founders. Hear about their career pitfalls and how they climbed out of them in these episodes.


The Career Warrior Podcast covers 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 a resignation letter. We want you to become the best professional you can be in your career!


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Episodes

#278) How to Get Recognized at Work, Build Presence, and Ask for the Raise | Sonja Price

October 24, 2022 12:30 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MB

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,...

#277) Resume Gaps, No Experience, and Other Complicated Scenarios | Andrea Gerson

October 10, 2022 12:30 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MB

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, fou...

#276) Your Job Search: Does Generation Matter? | Lindsey Pollak

September 26, 2022 00:30 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MB

 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 Car...

#275) MOTIVATION: Keep Moving Forward

September 12, 2022 12:30 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MB

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 ...

#274) The Future of Work for Job Seekers | Jennifer McClure

August 29, 2022 00:30 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MB

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 expe...

#273) Answering HOTTEST Reddit Resume Questions

August 15, 2022 12:30 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MB

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 Cap...

#272) Cutting Down and Modernizing Your Resume, Dealing with Ageism | Virginia Franco

August 01, 2022 12:30 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MB

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 inf...

#271) Recession-Proof Your Resume

July 18, 2022 12:30 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MB

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.  Follow us: Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, Gr...

#270) Why You Should Only Include 10% of Yourself on Your Resume

July 04, 2022 12:30 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MB

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, whi...

#269) Navigating Career Changes and Layoffs the RIGHT Way | David Fano

June 20, 2022 12:30 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MB

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. Resources: Get...

#268) Resume Do’s and Don’ts

June 06, 2022 12:30 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB

Today we’re covering resume do’s and don’ts.  Follow us: Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, Grandma Follow Let's Eat, Grandma on LinkedIn Check us out on Instagram Subscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Podchaser Member: S1Pcft5SZaoGrTvYSUaO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#267) Why to Consider a Value Validation Project & Are Resumes Ineffective Tools? | Austin Belcak

May 23, 2022 12:30 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

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.  Resources: Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, Grandma Connect with Austin on...

#266) Epic Career Pivots: Michael Jordan, Jeff Bezos, Pope Francis

May 09, 2022 00:30 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MB

In today’s minisode, 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 ...

#265) Learn New Skills Now, Thrive in Your Future | Lisa Gevelber

April 25, 2022 12:30 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

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 th...

#264) 3 NEW LinkedIn Updates Job Seekers Should Pay Attention to in 2022

April 11, 2022 12:30 - 10 minutes - 19.8 MB

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.  Follow us: ...

#263) What To Do if You’ve Been Job Hopping

March 28, 2022 12:30 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MB

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, compe...

#262) Why You Need a Rejection Resume | Dr. Eli Joseph

March 21, 2022 12:30 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MB

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 ...

#261) The Holistic Job Search | Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill

March 14, 2022 12:30 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MB

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 exp...

#260) How to Make Your Career Change an ASSET | Angela Copeland

March 07, 2022 12:30 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB

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 b...

#259) Why You Should Change Jobs Every 2 to 3 Years | Sonja Price

February 28, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MB

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...

#258) How to Decide Between Multiple Job Offers | Biron Clark

February 21, 2022 12:30 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MB

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 ...

#257) Overcoming Shame, Owning Your Identity, and Finding Your Purpose | Ivan Estrada

February 14, 2022 00:30 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MB

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 selec...

#256) How To Stand Out As the Top 2% of Your Industry | Diana YK Chan

February 07, 2022 12:30 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MB

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 cha...

#255) How to Turn the Great Resignation into the Great TRANSFORMATION | Sonja Price

January 31, 2022 12:20 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MB

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 ...

#254) Don't Beat Yourself Up For Not Having a Job Already

January 24, 2022 00:30 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MB

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.  Follow us: Follow Chris on LinkedIn Check us out on Instagram Subscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

#253) 2022 Job Search Trends to Closely Monitor | Debra Wheatman

January 17, 2022 12:30 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

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, leader...

#252) Why You Need a Human Voice in Your Cover Letter | Tom Powner

January 10, 2022 12:30 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MB

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 umb...

#251) From the Projects to the Board Room: Steve White on The Great Resignation, Finding Your Purpose, and Living with No Excuses

January 03, 2022 12:30 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MB

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...

#250) 3 Things Recruiters Want to See in a Candidate

December 27, 2021 12:30 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

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.  Resources Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, Grandma Learn more about Shelley at www.shelleypiedmont.com Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn Follow us: Follow Chris on LinkedIn Check us out on Instagram Subscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

#249) What Salary Should I Aim For? | Shelley Piedmont Returns!

December 20, 2021 12:30 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MB

 Today, we discuss how to begin thinking about what salary you should aim for next year. Resources Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, Grandma Learn more about Shelley at www.shelleypiedmont.com Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn Follow us: Follow Chris on LinkedIn Check us out on Instagram Subscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#248) Get the Job Faster than You Think | The Power of Boldness | Fred Joyal

December 13, 2021 12:30 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MB

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 cou...

#247) How to Nail Top Interview Questions | Madeline Mann

December 06, 2021 12:30 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB

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 ...

#246) It Starts with Your Mental State

November 29, 2021 12:30 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MB

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...

#245) How to Rebel and Not Follow the Herd, Addressing the Crisis of YOUR Decade | Dr. Carol Parker Walsh

November 22, 2021 12:30 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MB

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 meaningfu...

#244) How to Ask for a LinkedIn Recommendation

November 15, 2021 12:30 - 9 minutes - 13 MB

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 d...

#243) Use This Tactic If You Have Strong Experience

November 08, 2021 12:30 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MB

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.  Follow us: Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, Grandm...

#242) Career Alignment, Job Hopping, and Why Being Miserable is NOT the Norm | Dr. Tega Edwin

November 01, 2021 12:30 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB

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 ...

#241) Power for Job Seekers | Tiziana Casciaro

October 25, 2021 12:30 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MB

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,...

#240) Sonal Bahl: How I Landed 5 Job Offers in a Recession

October 18, 2021 12:30 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MB

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...

#239) I MADE A HUGE SPELLING MISTAKE

October 11, 2021 12:30 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MB

 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. Before we launch, I’d love it if you could hit subscribe no matter what platform you’re on. I release episodes EVERY MONDAY and switch things up every other week with an epic guest in the career coaching space.  Follow us: Follow Chris on LinkedIn Check us out on Instagram ...

#238) Your Resume is Pointless Without This

October 04, 2021 12:30 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MB

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. Follow us: Follow Chris on LinkedIn Check us out on Instagram Subscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video po...

#237) Mental Health for Job Seekers | Kyle Elliott

September 27, 2021 12:30 - 32 minutes - 43.9 MB

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 t...

#236) ATS Myth Busting | Kamara Toffolo

September 20, 2021 12:30 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

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 wor...

#235) How to Negotiate a $50K Salary Increase | Claudia Miller

September 13, 2021 12:30 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MB

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 bee...

#234) 5 Ways to Impress Recruiters with Your LinkedIn Profile

September 06, 2021 12:30 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MB

 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 2. Write a Strong Headline 3. Tell a Story in your About section 4. Get Recommendations and Endorsements 5. Post, Post, Post Follow us: Follow Chris on LinkedIn Check us out on Instagram Subscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#233) Living More Bravely, Staying Remote, and the She-Covery | Dr. Margie Warrell

August 30, 2021 12:30 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MB

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...

#232) Should I compromise in my job search?

August 23, 2021 12:30 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MB

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...

#231) What if I'm a Jack of All Trades?

August 16, 2021 12:30 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MB

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 wh...

#230) Flipping the Script: How to Vet Companies in Your Job Search | Dr. Benjamin Ritter

August 09, 2021 12:30 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

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, b...

#229) Your Cover Letter Doesn't Have to Be So Traditional

August 02, 2021 12:30 - 6 minutes - 8.63 MB

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.  Follow us Follow Chris on LinkedIn Check us out on Instagram Subscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

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