Career Warrior Podcast
330 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsChris 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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#228) Two Resume Writers Discuss Why Your Resume Isn't Enough | Lezlie Garr
July 26, 2021 12:30 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBToday 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 ...
#227) The Pain Letter: Should You Use It?
July 19, 2021 12:30 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBToday 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? 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.
#226) Top 3 Reasons Your Application is Getting Rejected
July 12, 2021 12:30 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBToday 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. 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.
#225) The Episode for Rising Leaders | Kimberly Cummings
July 05, 2021 12:30 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBMaybe 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, ...
#224) 3 Top Resume Writers Share Their Secrets
June 28, 2021 12:30 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MBIn 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 Pod...
#223) 4 Rituals for Job Seeker Success
June 21, 2021 12:30 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBToday 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 emotion...
#222) Top 3 Resume Gimmicks to Avoid
June 14, 2021 12:30 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBToday, 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. Follow us Follow Chris on LinkedIn Check us out on Instagram ...
#221) Ignite Your Career Genius | Scott Miller
June 07, 2021 12:30 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBTo 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 ...
#220) Hack the Interview & Tips for Introverts | Bogdan Zlatkov
May 31, 2021 12:30 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBWe’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 si...
#219) Taking Your Resume to the Tailor
May 24, 2021 12:30 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBWe'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? Enjoy the episode! Follow us Follow Chris on LinkedIn Check us out on Instagram Subscribe to Le...
#218) Diversity and Your Job Search | Ashish Kaushal
May 17, 2021 12:30 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBDiversity 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 ...
#217: The Anatomy of a Great Resume
May 10, 2021 12:30 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBIn 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? 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 ...
#216) Why and How To Go Freelance Even if You’re Not a Freelance Person | Steve Folland
May 03, 2021 12:30 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBToday 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 ...
#215) Career Warrior Women: Overcoming Doubt, Building Confidence, and Returning to Work | Jasmine Escalera
April 26, 2021 12:30 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBToday 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 Dir...
#214) Numbers, Numbers, Numbers: Quantifying Accomplishments in Your Resume
April 19, 2021 12:30 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBIn 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. 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.
#213) Stop Comparing Yourself To Others NOW | Noa Shaw
April 12, 2021 12:30 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBToday 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 ...
#212) How Many Words Should Be on My Resume?
April 05, 2021 13:28 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBToday, 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. Resources: Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, Grandma Connect with me on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#211) 3 Great Reasons To Hold Out For the Right Job | Clara Chorley
March 29, 2021 12:30 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBToday, 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 ...
#210) How to Select a LinkedIn Cover Photo
March 22, 2021 12:30 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBToday 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. Resources: Order our Career Compass Bundle Check out more details about the blog here! Follow us: Follow Chris on LinkedIn Check us out on I...
#209) Applying to a Company Without Connections | AMA with Adunola Adeshola
March 15, 2021 12:30 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBOur 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 mis...
#208) A Guide to Handling Rejection & Negative Feedback | Dee Ann Turner
March 08, 2021 12:30 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBSnag a copy of Dee Ann’s latest book, “Crush your Career” or purchase directly on Amazon 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 Win...
#207) Your Personal Narrative Matters in Your Job Hunt | Kerri Twigg
March 01, 2021 12:30 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBToday 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...
#206) Accomplishment Based Bullet Points: Necessary?
February 22, 2021 12:30 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBIf 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. 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 ...
#205) Make Perfectionism Your Friend Not Foe | Anna Liebel
February 15, 2021 12:30 - 32 minutes - 45 MBWhy you will want to listen to this episode. 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 pers...
#204) What's my Secret Sauce?
February 08, 2021 12:30 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBPeople 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. Resources: Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat,...
#203) How to Save Your Career Before it Dies | Fawn Germer
February 01, 2021 12:30 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBToday 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 al...
#202) Am I Joining a Company Culture or a Cult? | Lisa Lewis-Miller
January 25, 2021 12:30 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBToday, 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 inter...
#201) Why Professional Reinvention is a Necessity | Nadya Zhexembayeva
January 18, 2021 12:30 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBToday 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 R...
#200) Deconstructing the Job Posting for Your Resume
January 11, 2021 12:30 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBToday 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! Follow us Follow Chris on LinkedIn Check Career Warrior Podcast on Instagram Subscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube Channel for Video Podcast Highlights! Check out our Latest Product, Urgent Care Package Check...
#199) How to Do a Background Check on Potential Employers | Chanèle McFarlane
January 04, 2021 12:30 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBToday, 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 i...
#198) Let’s Make Your Job Search a Success in 2021 | Susan Levine
December 28, 2020 12:30 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBToday 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 go...
#197) Behind the Scenes of the Hiring Process | Shelley Piedmont
December 21, 2020 12:30 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBToday 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 ...
#196) This is How Recruiters Use LinkedIn | Michael Goldberg
December 14, 2020 12:30 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBToday 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 ju...
#195) External Recruiters & The Hidden Job Market | Chris Campbell
December 07, 2020 12:30 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBToday 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 ...
#194) Reduce Your Resume, Get More Results
November 30, 2020 12:30 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBToday, 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 ...
#193) 4 Pillars to Decide Your New Career Direction | Lisa Lewis-Miller
November 23, 2020 12:30 - 32 minutes - 44 MBLisa 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...
#192) How to Tell Your Career Story in a Job Interview |Tina Persson
November 16, 2020 12:30 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBToday 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 l...
#191) Authentic Mentorship, The Remote Work Shift, & Who to Reach Out to for Jobs | Andrew Seaman
November 09, 2020 12:30 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBHear 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? Resources Mentioned Follow Andrew Seaman on Lin...
#190) Newspapers Do This. So Should Your Resume
November 05, 2020 12:30 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBToday, 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 Resources Mentioned Read More About Resume Headlines Follow us Follow Chris on LinkedIn Check Career Warrior Podcast on Instagram Subscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube Channel Check out our Latest Product, Urgent Care Package Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#189) 3 Elements to Reshape How You Think of Work | Carson Tate
November 02, 2020 12:30 - 27 minutes - 38 MBHave 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: ...
#188) Resume Font: Everything You Need to Know
October 29, 2020 12:30 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBToday, 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...
#187) Andrew Seaman: 3 Things I’ve Learned as LinkedIn News Editor
October 26, 2020 12:30 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBToday, 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...
#186) Interview Question: What's Your Expected Salary?
October 22, 2020 12:30 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBToday 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...
#185) How to Cure Burnout, Boredom, and the Effects of a Bad Boss | Amber Beam
October 19, 2020 12:30 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBToday 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...
#184) Here’s Why Resume Builders Aren’t That Awesome
October 15, 2020 12:30 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBToday 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. Follow us Follow Chris on LinkedIn Check Career Warrior Podcast on Instagram Subscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube Channel Check out our Latest Product, Urgent Care Package Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
#183) How to Build a Career You Love | Emily Moyer
October 12, 2020 12:30 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBWhy 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 grea...
#182) Do Recruiters Really Spend 6 Seconds on a Resume?
October 08, 2020 12:30 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBToday 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 & Recruit...
#181) The Most Valuable Skills for the Next Century | Maya Grossman
October 05, 2020 12:30 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBMaya 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...
#180) Why am I Still Not Getting Interviews?
October 01, 2020 12:30 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBHave 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. Re...
#179) Let’s Talk About the Other F Word | Dr. Benjamin Ritter
September 28, 2020 12:30 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBToday 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 strug...