Leg Job Seeker's Podcast

Today, we’re going to talk about how a thank you note can help you win your interview.How to write a good thank you noteCreate your short and sweet template.Go back before the interview and make sure to flip the script a little bitCall back to one specific thing that only could have happened in your interview See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I brought on James Sinclair, CEO and Co-Founder of EnterpriseAlumni. As the market leading Alumni and Retiree Engagement Platform, EnterpriseAlumni powers the corporate alumni networks of the world’s largest companies, leveraging this vast untapped pool of people for talent, sales, marketing and community. James has a background in large enterprise innovation, having worked for companies including IBM, SAP & EDS. Outside of his day job, he is a contributor on the future of work, large enterprise innovation and entrepreneurship.James is the ultimate spokesperson for this topic, and this episode is going to really help you rethink what the word “networking” means so you can have an even more fulfilling career. Resources Mentioned in Show:Connect with James on LinkedInCheck out Enterprise Alumni See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, I’m choosing to support those who feel like quitting their jobs. I’ll be covering how to gracefully quit your job, and I’ll also cover some special considerations about quitting during the pandemic.So how do you do it?The pandemic: to quit or not to quit?Resources Mentioned in Show:Why Do People Quit Their Jobs, Exactly?Entrepreneur.com article featuring Kanika TolverCareer Rehab by Kanika TolverOur Podcast: When Should You Quit Your Job? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I brought on Kris McGuigan, founder of Professional Courage. In founding Professional Courage, Kris translated 15 years of corporate success into a targeted mission: empowering high potentials to step up and stand out in the marketplace. Kris is distinguished as a Board Certified Coach with 200+ hours of training alongside some of the industry’s top experts. She also holds the prestigious ACRW designation, making her one of only a handful of Academy Certified Resume Writers across the globe to also hold an MBA. With a brand formed by courage and constancy, Kris uses her own story to guide clients and audiences to success in an ever-changing job market. So as you can see, Kris is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you take control of your career and boldly move forward.Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Connect with Kris on LinkedInCheck out Professional Courage for Job SeekersPodcast episode on when you should quit your job See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-o

Today’s discussion is all about what experience to include on your resume! How far back should your resume go? What should you include? What about ageism? Chris tackles these questions in this short and sweet minisode so you can increase your chances of landing the interview.Closing:Follow Chris on LinkedInRead the blog mentioned in the episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we’re going to talk about boosting your mood for your job search. Today, I brought on the magnificent Matt Zinman. Matt is a difference-maker devoted to personally enriching the lives of at least 100 million people by 2025. His new book, Z-isms: Insights to Live By, is based on his experiences as an entrepreneur, athlete, single parent, caregiver and nonprofit founder. Matt is also the host of "Insights to Live By," a podcast that invites guests to share their own pearls of wisdom. He is also CEO of The Internship Institute, which he established in 2007 to ‘Make Experience Matter.Resources mentioned in show:Learn more about Matt and Z-ismsOrder Z-isms todayConnect with Matt on LinkedIn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s episode is called “Try This Recommendation out for Your Job Search” We will cover how to write a solid LinkedIn recommendation and why this can help you in your job search. Resources mentioned in episodeA Theory of Reciprocity Blog Article on Writing a LinkedIn Recommendation See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we’re going to talk about how to land a job in an economic downturn. Ladies and gentlemen, my goal with this episode is not to scare you, in fact the goal is quite the opposite. By listening to this episode, you’ll gain more hope for your future, and you’ll walk away with some actionable tips and insights that will help you land a job no matter what the current situation is. But you need to engage yourself and have an open mind, and preferably take notes as you are listening. Today I brought on the amazing Bobby Davis Jr. Bobby is a tech entrepreneur with over twenty years of experience building successful software companies. Bobby founded his first company in 2002 with just $500 in his bank account. He has since grown it into a multi million-dollar business. His second effort, Advanced Fraud Solutions, now runs in almost 1,000 financial institutions, and Inc. has labeled it one of the fastest-growing private businesses in the country for four years running. Bobby also runs the Coder Foundry

Today, we sat down with several job seekers who did all the interviewing! You’ll hear a clip from one of our Ask-Me-Anything virtual events. These are some of the best questions that job seekers are asking that you should make sure to ask yourself as you apply for jobs. Enjoy!Resources:Join Austin Job Seekers Meetup GroupLeave us a rating for a shout out on a future episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we’re going to go in depth in personal about embarking on a new career path!Today I brought on Da’Rell Bratton, one of the stars of Making It Balance, a new career exploration documentary premiering on PBS and public television stations. Filmed and produced by Roadtrip Nation and made possible by the Center for Audit Quality, this documentary follows 3 young adults as they embark on a cross-country journey in a 32-foot RV to learn more about the audit profession and discover how people of all backgrounds and passions forge their own career paths through auditing. After conducting inspiring interviews with notable current and former auditors about what initially drew them to the profession and how they’ve been able to build successful careers, each of the roadtrippers sets out on their own journey to find their place in their careers.Check out Roadtrip Nation and the documentary info here: https://roadtripnation.com/roadtrip/auditConnect with Da'Rell on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/da%E2%8

Today, we’re going to talk about whether or not you should have a functional resume. This resume format is also known as the skills-based resume and is used in some cases when we apply for jobs. You’ll hear a clip from one of our Ask-Me-Anything virtual events -- and hear us summarize our viewpoint on it at the end of this short and sweet episode. Enjoy!Resources:Blog: Do Functional Resumes Work?Resume Magic by Susan Whitcomb See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we’re going to talk about building resilience.In my opinion, resilience is one of the most useful traits when it comes to having a successful career. If you wanna have a life worth living, it is not going to be easy. You will meet some major obstacles, and you need to know how to overcome them. This episode is not only one to help you in your job search, but I am sure if you take it to heart, you can apply it to other areas of your life as well. Today I brought on the amazing Ramona Shaw, Ramona is a certified professional leadership coach who helps managers become confident. Through coaching and training, she helps high performing leaders go further and faster by embracing leadership behaviors, skills, and habits that increase productivity, impact, and visibility. You can learn more about at RamonaShaw.com if you want to read her bio. Resources Mentioned in Show:Check out Ramona’s websiteConnect with Ramona on LinkedInListen to The Manager Track PodcastIndistractable book See acast.com/priva

Today, our minisode is about some resume myths that need to die. Guys listen: there’s a lot of garbage advice going around in the resume world, and my goal here is to give these myths a swift kick to the pants and lay them to rest in their muddy grave. What is a muddy grave? I don’t know, just made it up, but it felt right.These are some resume myths that needs to die. And it all revolves around the belief that there are blanket one size fits all answers that apply for every job application. You may consciously say I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all answers, but when you are in a crunch, emotions are running high, and someone gives you a shallow piece of advice -- it’s tempting to take that advice and run with it.Now I’ll give you some examples of one-size fits all answers in the job search. All resumes should be one page or x amount of pagesAlways delete all experience past 2000 (or x year)Always delete all your interestsNEVER have fancy resumesResources Mentioned:Have you checked out our bl

Today, we’re going to talk about job application tips that may surprise you. These tips will help you get more success in your applications -- as many job seekers forget about them or simply don’t know about them. There is so much I’ve learned in the last 6 years running a resume service by talking to recruiters, managers, and job seekers, and I thought it would be a waste of knowledge if I did not share these things with youPeople would be surprised to hear the following 3 tips:Think of your job application like a webmasterTake advantage of the fact: ATS systems pick up on everything not just the keywords in the resume.Most recruiters don’t receive cover letters, and recruiters think most of them suck.Resources Mentioned#112) 4 Quick Steps to Hacking the ATS#28) Do Cover Letters Matter Anymore?Leave us a rating and I’ll love you forever! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we cover a tough question: how do I say the word “no” gracefully? This episode is bonus material on how to manage your time effectively, and we know that if you get comfortable with saying “no,” you’ll do a better job with managing your time. We cover how to politely decline project requests (even if they are from your boss) and how to turn down a job offer without burning bridges. Listen: I was working on a project yesterday, and before I knew it...the day was over, and I had only completed half the tasks I set out to do. Where did the time go? What could I have done better? I know for me there’s a lot of room for improvement when it comes to efficiently managing my schedule, and I wouldn’t be surprised if many of you listening today are going through the same struggles.Our featured guest, Matylda Czarnecka, is an NYU certified leadership coach who focuses on helping ambitious trailblazers (e.g. Career Warriors) so they can get clarity on what’s next -- and get there faster. She is the founder of

Maybe you’re figuring out how to achieve that next level in your career. Maybe you’re unsure how that next level can happen without another degree. Well, this episode is for you. My next guest started from the bottom, and now he’s here on this podcast. Today I brought on Mark Hayward, host of the Absolute Business Mindset, a great podcast focused on business, personal development, and technology. Mark has years of experience in navigating the corporate world and has spent many hours learning how professionals get to the top of their field. Mark’s tagline is that he’s a “corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset”, which I love. Mark is also a business coach, working closely with clients to help get them promoted, get them pay raises, and get them recognized for the value they add to their companies. Resources Mentioned in Episode:Connect with Mark Hayward on LinkedInAbsolute Business MindsetThe podcast course Mark teachesShow notes and Career Warrior episode about the SMART techniqueEpi

Today, we’re going to talk about how to address a layoff in your job application. We’re going to cover these following questions in your job application process. When should you address the layoff?Where should you address the layoff?How should you address the layoff?Resources Mentioned#5) Career Coach Al Robinette on Getting Laid Off See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we’re going to cover our relationship with the most precious asset we have: time. Yes, we're going to get this whole time management thing down, because with this superpower, you’ll become the best professional you were meant to be. You’ll be a more efficient job seeker. I was working on a project, and before I knew it...the day was over, and I had only completed half the tasks I set out to do. Where did the time go? What could I have done better? I know for me there’s a lot of room for improvement when it comes to efficiently managing my schedule, and I wouldn’t be surprised if many of you listening today are going through the same struggles.Well enter my next guest: a big bad New Yorker by the name of Matylda Czarnecka. Matylda is an NYU certified leadership coach who focuses on helping ambitious trailblazers (e.g. Career Warriors) so they can get clarity on what’s next -- and get there faster. She is the founder of Matylda Leadership Coaching, and she’s helped clients .. all over the world

We discuss during today's episode how to boost engagement on LinkedIn and leverage those connections! This episode includes audio from a live virtual event we did for Austin Job Seekers, Recruiters, and Career Warriors about networking on LinkedIn. We included a few solid questions that job seekers asked in regards to their networking on the platform. Hope you enjoy.Please connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we’re going to talk about how to get aligned with the jobs that define our careers. Why should you listen to this episode? Maybe you’re finding that an apathetic (or even draining) energy consumes you at work. You show up to work. You grind it out. You show up the next day. Rinse, repeat...and boom, thank God it’s the weekend. So now you decide: it’s time for a change, and you’re open to do that by hopping to a different job, company, or career altogether. Well, you’re going to want to listen to this episode first. The truth is...a lot of people don’t know what job is right for them. Or worse, they may not be even be aware of the importance of picking an engaging job that works for them. Today is all about one word: alignment. We’ll discuss the concept of picking a job that you are personally aligned with and how it actually can make a difference.  Today, I brought on Jeanette Winters, a Fortune 100 Talent Management Executive. She is the Chief Talent Officer & Managing Partner