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Career Connection

29 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -

Career Connection is here to inspire, motivate and support job seekers on how to get job ready, gain knowledge and understanding to overcome challenges when seeking employment.

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Episodes

How to be Considered for Growth Opportunities in Your Career

February 24, 2023 15:47 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MB

Feeling overlooked, underpaid, and undervalued in your career can be frustrating and demotivating. It's natural to want to grow and advance in your career, but it's important to take the right steps to ensure you are considered for growth opportunities.

How to overcome self-doubt and boost your confidence

February 17, 2023 15:46 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MB

Self-doubt is a common experience for many of us, especially when we're faced with new challenges or uncertain situations. However, it can be a major obstacle in our personal and professional growth. If left unchecked, self-doubt can lead to negative self-talk, procrastination, and a lack of motivation.

Quiet Quitting

February 10, 2023 15:50 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MB

"Quiet Quitting" can be a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach to address, but by fostering open communication, creating a supportive work environment, and seeking feedback, employers can help to reduce the occurrence and create a positive and productive workplace.

Finding Your Purpose

February 03, 2023 13:40 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MB

Career connection is dedicated to helping individuals find their purpose and turn their passions into fulfilling careers. Join me as we delve into the journey of discovering your true calling and creating a career that brings you joy and satisfaction.

Real Estate as a Career Path

May 30, 2022 17:54 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MB

Get Job Ready Podcast features Career Connection Talkshow powered by FLOW. Episode 6: Real Estate as a Career Path with Real Estate Agent, Vernica Delancy as she shared how becoming a real estate agent takes dedication and determination.

Building a Career from Entry-Level to Management

May 25, 2022 03:19 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

Get Job Ready Podcast features Career Connection Talkshow powered by FLOW. Episode 5: Building a career from entry level to management with Hospitality Professional, Tiffany Minnis as she shared her career journey and how to unlock your career potential

Stepping into Your Own Power of Entrepreneurship

May 18, 2022 02:24 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MB

Get Job Ready Podcast features Career Connection Talkshow powered by FLOW. Episode 4: Stepping into Your Own Power of Entrepreneurship with Grisilder Lightbourne-Perez Founder & CEO of Global Express Services. 

Careers in Historic Preservation

May 09, 2022 04:40 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MB

Get Job Ready Podcast features Career Connection talkshow powered by FLOW. Episode 3: Careers in Historic Preservation with Project Manager, Dr. Della Higgs & Conversation Officer Brianna Walcott from Turks & Caicos National Trust. They both contribute a wealth of expertise and experience to the Trust and spoke to their respective careers, shared advice for students, young professionals, and anyone interested in engaging in preservation or cultural resources.

The Importance of Teamwork

May 03, 2022 12:38 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MB

Get Job Ready Podcast features Career Connection talkshow powered by FLOW. Episode 2: The Importance of Teamwork with Hospitality Professionals, Almando Rigby as he shared insights on the importance of teamwork.

Work-Life Balance

April 24, 2022 19:53 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MB

Get Job Ready Podcast features Career Connection talkshow powered by FLOW. Season 3 of Flow in the Morning premiered on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Episode 1: Work-Life Balance debut with Career Professionals, Mr. & Mrs. Synkero Missick as they shared insights on the dynamics of work and life.

How to Summarize Your Year in 2021

December 14, 2021 17:34 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MB

End of year reflection with Coach Melanie Smith.

Effective Time Management

November 22, 2021 23:14 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MB

Effective Time Management with Human Resource Manager, Denise Westcarr sharing key points on effective time management such as planning, prioritizing and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities particularly to increase effectiveness, efficiency and productivity, as well as highlighting the aviation sector as a career option.  

Wedding & Planning Industry Spotlight

November 10, 2021 01:22 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Industry Spotlight with Director of Destination Turks & Caicos, Keisha Delancy brought music to the ears on the wedding and planning sector, and the number of career opportunities that are possible in this space. The hour on Career Connection Keisha walked us through a day in the lives of weddings and event planners and a few of the job opportunities that individuals can pursue.

Navigating Career Change

November 02, 2021 02:25 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

Get Job Ready Podcast with Career Coach Melanie Smith, features Career Connection talkshow-Season 2, powered by FLOW Turks & Caicos. In this episode, we sat down with Rachel Gregory who shared on navigating career change and the idea of knowing yourself, the importance of making calculated and structured decisions when changing careers, and be sure to follow your passion.

Parenting & Remote Work

October 25, 2021 21:10 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Get Job Ready Podcast with Career Coach Melanie Smith, features Career Connection talkshow-Season 2, powered by FLOW Turks & Caicos. In this episode, we sat down with Tiersa Hall who shared tips on how she has managed to balance work and home demands while supporting love ones. 

Dressing For Success

October 16, 2021 02:18 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MB

Get Job Ready Podcast with Career Coach Melanie Smith, features Career Connection talkshow-Season 2, powered by FLOW Turks & Caicos. In this episode, we sat down with Ms. Michelle Swann who shared insightful tips on how you can represent your best self in a professional space.

Staying in Toxic Workplace Environment

September 04, 2021 16:26 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MB

Get Job Ready Podcast with career coach Melanie Smith features Career Connection Talkshow powered by FlowTCI. In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Anya Malcom-Gibbs who shared on how to focus on being in an environment where you feel safe, and categorize what you can and cannot control.

Navigating the Job Market as Returning Graduates

August 22, 2021 20:03 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MB

Get Job Ready Podcast with career coach Melanie Smith features Career Connection Talkshow powered by FlowTCI. Navigating the Job Market as Returning Graduates can be a daunting process, but there are things you can do to focus on some basic tenants of career management that will serve well in this current climate and for the rest of your career. In this week's episode, we sat down with university graduates William Clare, Kayon Cox and Davidson Louis who shared their stories while encouragi...

Salary Negotiation: Know Your Worth, Then Add Tax

August 16, 2021 00:33 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MB

Get Job Ready Podcast with career coach Melanie Smith features Career Connection Talkshow powered by FlowTCI. Know Your Worth, Then Add Tax! In this week's episode, we sat down with Financial Consultant, Drexwell Seymour to learn how to stop calculating fear and doubt into their value. It’s not just about asking for the minimum value you’re worth, but putting a premium on it how you spend your time and extra responsibilities that you’re asked to take on.

Retaining Top Talent

August 07, 2021 16:45 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MB

Get Job Ready Podcast with career coach Melanie Smith features Career Connection Talkshow powered by FlowTCI.  Retaining Top Talent is a struggle for many businesses, but there are things you can do to increase the likelihood of your talented individuals sticking around longer than average. In this week's episode, we sat down with Managing Director, Wilbert Mason of Ocean Club Resorts to explore the options on what it takes to retain you best and brightest talents.

Developing The Leader Within You

July 29, 2021 21:26 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Get Job Ready Podcast with career coach Melanie Smith features Career Connection Talkshow powered by @flowtci Today, we sat down with the Rotaract Club of Providenciales to hear how you can be a person of action and help towards building your future by Developing The Leader Within You. 

Public Speaking Made Easy

July 23, 2021 21:29 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

Are you turning down promotions because of public speaking obligations, fear of changing courses via college to avoid a required oral presentation, fear of changing jobs or careers to avoid a face to face interview?  This episode is to help you overcome your fear of public speaking and start stepping up in your careers and beyond.

Life After High School

July 19, 2021 14:21 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Get Job Ready Podcast features Career Connection talkshow powered by FLOW. Our summer sessions premiered on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Episode 1 debut the graduating class fo 2021 as we discuss Life After High School while finding clarify, confidence, and connection for the world of work. 

Career Empowerment for The Class of 2021

June 21, 2021 15:40 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MB

Congratulations to our 2021 graduates, proud parents and teachers. You’ve done an amazing job during some unprecedented times and you’re to be commended for pushing through and being successful. We are indeed proud of you from the get job ready team

Employee Grievances

May 26, 2021 16:57 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MB

Employee Grievances: What you need to know, and how you can prepare.   When an employee raises a workplace grievance, it’s important to take them seriously. Whether or not your employee's grievance is valid, it could be having a negative effect on them. 

How to get and keep your job!

May 14, 2021 17:13 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MB

You’re listening to get job ready podcast created to help job seekers navigate the job market and develop practical tools vital in securing employment. Getting a job can be hard enough, but keeping it can seem even harder in today's economy. Today’s topic is “how to get and keep your job”! 

The Interview

April 26, 2021 17:50 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MB

In this week's episode, I'll be discussing how to ace an interview, stay with me to find out how. 

Resume Tips to help you land a Job

April 12, 2021 04:47 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MB

This week on Get Job Ready I'm sharing 5 proven strategy to resume building to help you land a job. Get Job Ready was created to help job seekers navigate the job market and develop practical tools vital in securing employment.

Introduction Episode

March 28, 2021 23:02 - 1 minute - 1.44 MB

It's here! I'm so excited to officially announce my podcast, Get Job Ready with Melanie. A roadmap designed specially for job seekers looking for their next career move. We will share insights, discuss opportunities, and equip you with tools for your tool box to get job ready. Be sure to join me and jump start your success with Coach Melanie.  Melanie is a Recruiting Specialist & Career Coach, with over 11 years experience in corporate human resource, while helping individuals get job ready...