Leg Job Seeker's Podcast

For this episode, we present the best words of wisdom of past episodes from the career experts. We’ve heard so many amazing nuggets of wisdom during the end of our episodes, that we thought we would stitch them together for you and present them for this Thursday mashup episode. We hope that you use this episode for encouragement and a boost to have the best job search possible. Resources for Job Seekers:Episode #97) Confidence in the Face of Rejection | Networking Without Expectation | Andrew WoffordEpisode #99) Land Your Dream Job While Boosting Your Salary | Adunola AdesholaEpisode #100) Your Next Secret Weapon for Interviews | Merryn Roberts-HuntleyEpisode #103) Rebranding Yourself for Your Career | Kanika TolverEpisode #125) From Career Goals to COVID-19: What Are You in Control of? | Denise HamiltonEpisode #129) Your Ultimate Guide to Reach Out Messages | Lisa Lewis of Career Clarity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we’re going to talk about LinkedIn Premium. Is Premium Career worth it for job seekers? We’re going to cover some key features from LinkedIn Premium Career, draw in my own insights on how job seekers should be using LinkedIn, and we’ll talk about whether or not it will be useful for you. Here's what we cover:What I’m going to cover here are some of the features that you can use and how I personally would use them. If you can visualize yourself doing these things successfully, then I’d say yes that Premium is worth it for you. InMail messages Salary and Job InsightsWho viewed your profile?LearningResources for Job Seekers:  The Best Way to Network on LinkedIn: https://shows.acast.com/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/best-way-to-network-on-linkedin-warm-networking My Actual LinkedIn To Do List: https://shows.acast.com/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/77-my-actual-weekly-linkedin-to-do-list See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we cover 4 questions you need to ask in your career! Where you can use this advice: feedback conversations with your boss, conflict resolution, salary negotiation, accomplishing milestone career goals, and even in personal relationships.About our guest: Alexandra Carter is the author of ASK FOR MORE: Ten Questions to Negotiate Anything (Simon & Schuster; May 5, 2020) Alex is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School, where she has spent over a decade helping thousands of people improve their negotiation skills. She is a world-renowned negotiation trainer for the United Nations, where she has taught dozens of negotiation workshops to hundreds of diplomats from more than eighty nations. In 2019, Carter was awarded Columbia University's highest teaching honor.Here's what we cover:What problem am I trying to solve?What are my needs?Tell me (about it from your perspective).What are your concerns?Resources mentioned in the show:Order 

Today, we’re going to talk about negotiation and open your mind to how it can change your life.  Listen: maybe you want to land a better job with a better salary -- or even become more respected in your career. A key theme: Negotiation is for everyone, and people need to expand their minds about what negotiation is.Alexandra Carter is the author of ASK FOR MORE: Ten Questions to Negotiate Anything (Simon & Schuster; May 5, 2020) Alex is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School, where she has spent over a decade helping thousands of people improve their negotiation skills. She is a world-renowned negotiation trainer for the United Nations, where she has taught dozens of negotiation workshops to hundreds of diplomats from more than eighty nations. In 2019, Carter was awarded Columbia University's highest teaching honor.Here's what we cover:What is negotiation, and what is it NOT?When should you be negotiating? What if I'm a shy person?L

Today, we will discuss three bold & unique ways to stand out in your job application! You probably aren't doing these things -- and once you do, you will get an edge on your competition. Here's what we cover:Showing (not telling) with relevant hyperlinksJob post problem solving (calling out the #1 issue)Relevant LinkedIn recommendationsConnect with me on LinkedIn here: 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 failing forward as it pertains to your career. As we learn in this stimulating conversation, how you frame failure can determine whether you’re going to taking leaps forward in your career or not. My next guest, Michael Ryan, is the author of the book Make Your Career Go BOOM! Not Bust: Practical Tips to Succeed in an Ever-Changing World. Legendary business author Ken Blanchard endorsed this book calling it one of the best self-help books he’s read.  Universities throughout the US use the book to provide students with an edge as they start their careers. Businesses have hired Michael to provide their workers with the skills to improve performance. Additionally, he’s appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe as well as other media channels. As an award-winning journalist and a former senior media executive, he’s enjoyed coaching and developing employees...which is one of the reasons he’s on the show today. Some things we’ll cover:Why is failure important as a part of our career

Chris Villanueva shows how you can go above and beyond when writing your next cover letter. Because most cover letters are written very generically, you have a special opportunity to stand out in your next application by getting specific and targeted. Don't be like the 99% -- stand out in your next application by writing a top 1% cover letter.Resource mentioned in the episode:Our other podcast on cover letters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/28-do-cover-letters-matter-anymore-just-ask-chris-minisode-4/id1151607856?i=1000428803330Check out Let's Eat, Grandma Resume Service: www.letseatgrandma.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we’re going to cover some wonderful strategies you can use when working from home. Why should you listen to this episode? Maybe you are working from home right now, and you’re finding it hard to be productive. Or maybe you’re applying for remote work positions, and you know you’re going to need to make a shift to a different lifestyle. Today’s episode is all about mastering the art of working from home, and we’ll even cover some tips for job seekers -- as well as those who manage a workforce remotely. My next guest is Jackie Mitchell who is a certified career coach and consultant. After a successful career of over 15 years in IT Project Management, Jackie launched her business, CJ Matthews Consulting, working with C-Level, executives and Fortune 500 corporations in transition to navigate enterprise initiatives and integrations arising from mergers and acquisitions, re-branding efforts, and many other opportunities as a Program & Project Manager. This work naturally evolved into coach

Today is all about personal brand. We have an amazing repeat guest for today's podcast episode. Author Kanika Tolver will be joining us today to discuss brand and mindset during the COVID-19 era. Kanika is a career coach and author of the book, Career Rehab: Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethink the Way You Work. In Career Rehab, Tolver helps readers strip away what's holding them back to create the career of their dreams. Readers learn how to create an online brand presence, market an authentic personal brand, and sell their brand-offering expertise and skills. She has been featured on CNN, CBS Radio, Glassdoor, Entrepreneur, the Washington Post and in a variety of radio interviews and podcasts.Today, you will learn how to see your education, experience, and expertise as a brand. You will also learn how to let go of the employee mindset by valuing your professional relationships and stop undervaluing your work tasks. This mindset shift will help you build a solid personal brand and make you highly marketab

Today is all about positioning yourself to move up the career ladder! We’ll hear resume, networking, and career growth advice from George McGehrin, the all-star headhunter who founded the McGehrin Group. George has a degree from the University of Oxford and has a secret talent of “picking out needle in the haystack talent for clients”. His clients often seek to hire CEOS, CFOS, and many other senior executives positions. According to LinkedIn, he is ranked in the top 30 most connected recruiters in the U.S.So as you can see, George is the best person to cover this topic, and you’re going to hear from someone with direct experience on how to position yourself for job success. Questions we cover:What are some of the biggest mistakes you see people make when they are trying to move up in their careers?What are some things you recommend job seekers proactively do to position themselves for career growth?What does an attractive candidate look like to you? (We can also discuss unattractive candidates). Ob

Today, we’re going to talk about Jobscan. This is a good episode to introduce you to the tool if you haven’t heard about it already. And I’m going to offer you my take on what some potential benefits and drawbacks may be of the tool. What we'll cover:What are applicant tracking systems?Applicant tracking systems are a tool used by companies to keep track of applicants. And if you’re a larger company, it probably makes sense that you are using a tool like this because you’re probably attracting a large number of applicants. Well that’s exactly what applicant tracking systems do for companies -- they organize and sort through a large pool of applicants so as to save them time. What are keywords?Keywords in an application and on a resume are what make most of that sorting possible. Since these systems can sort through your resume look for relevant keywords, it would behoove you to optimize your resume for keywords, which has been past advice on this podcast. What is Jobscan? Jobscan is a tool

Today, we’re going to talk about three unconventional ways you can land your next job! Because aren't you tired by now of applying the same old way every time?My next guest, Nissar Ahamed, is the Founder & CEO of CareerMetis.com, a publication dedicated to helping job seekers and freelancers with actionable advice and resources. He is also the host of The Career Insider Podcast and the co-host of The C.A.R.E. PodcastResources Mentioned in the Podcast:Check out Nissar's website for job seekers at https://www.careermetis.com/Contact Nissar at nissar@careermetis.comConnect with Nissar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nissarahamed/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get 20% off any resume package by visiting letseatgrandma.com and using the promo code Podcast2020 (expires end of April)Today, we’re going to talk about a common point of confusion among job seekers: If I’m applying for multiple jobs, what should my LinkedIn profile look like?Here are the three points I cover today in regards to this topic:Get true clarity.Encapsulate both positions.Nothing bad happens if you get it wrong the first time.Resources mentioned in the episode:Get 20% off any resume package by visiting letseatgrandma.com and using the promo code Podcast2020 (expires end of April)LinkedIn Episode about Headline and About Me sectionLinkedIn Summary Episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is your ultimate guide to reach out messages on LinkedIn, email, and other channels! Because today, we’re going to talk in DETAIL about crafting the best reach out messages possible during your job search. Why you will want to listen to this episode:Maybe you’re struggling with just what to say in your reach out messages.Maybe it gives you anxiety to be met by rejection, and you’re just not sure how to message people.Today I brought on Lisa Lewis, CEO of Career Clarity. According to her bio: “Lisa is an internationally recognized career change expert who has successfully coached more than 500 people through work transitions in 10+ countries. She has been featured in The Washington Post, Forbes, Fast Company, Business Insider, and US News and World Report as a trusted thought leader on creating a fulfilling career path."Here's what we cover:When should we be sending reach out messages? Is there a good overall strategy for sending these messages?What platforms should we be sending these messages out o

Want to land a dream job? Here's how to do so.Today, we’re going to talk about the best way to actually hit your goals. The answer is getting your process down --a process that you love.Here are the questions I ask during the exercise:Question Set #1 (5 minutes): What is the one thing you hope to accomplish in the next three months? And if you’re listening to this during a dark time, what do you hope to accomplish by the end of your "tunnel"? What would absolutely excite you if you achieved it?Question Set #2 (7 minutes): What’s something that has held you back in the past from achieving those goals? If you don’t know, then what are some things you foresee holding you back?Question #3 (30 minutes): What’s your dream schedule that will get you there? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Villanueva, CPRW breaks down the highlighter exercise -- one of the best things you can do to get your resume prepared for applications! Chris touches upon the concept of being targeted and writing a resume that's short and powerful. Hope you enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we're going to talk about unlocking your creativity during a period of transition. Our amazing speaker today is Clara Chorley. In the recording, Clara talks about how to get creative -- and discusses the 4 stages of career transition.Clara is a career satisfaction expert who founded her business during the Great Recession. Clara has helped many professionals land better jobs and start their businesses...through 1-on-1 career coaching and keynote speaking. Clara has traveled through 44 countries and 5 continents -- and worked with organizations as diverse as Ernst and Young - and the Millennium Village Project in Africa.This is special recording was done as a talk for COVID-19 Career Care Facebook group on 3/24/2020.Resources mentioned in the episode:Join our COVID-19 Career Care Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UrgentCareerCare/Attend the free General Assembly event (3/27/2020) by registering here: https://ga.co/2UvLT7SConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-v

Join the COVID-19 Career Support Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UrgentCareerCare/Today, we'll cover goal-setting and remaining in charge of our lives. Whether it's the current COVID-19 situation or a lifelong career goal of yours, we'll help you stay motivated by keeping you focused on your process and what you're in control of. This is bonus material from our 123rd episode with Denise Hamilton. Denise is the founder and CEO of Watchherwork.com, a company that vows to become the #1 advice destination for women in the world. Denise is a highly sought after speaker, consultant and media personality who has presented to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and professional organizations all over the US. She is currently the host of Lifetime's "Project Comeback." Resources mentioned in episode:Join the COVID-19 Career Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UrgentCareerCare/Digital course: Master yourself, Master your worldWatchherwork.comDenise's IG: @

We have a special episode today to help alleviate some of the pain and anxiety you may be facing regarding the Coronavirus outbreak. There are a lot of worried people out there, and I wanted to release an episode about your job search during this time of uncertainty.Here's what we cover:Remain calm.Define what is important to you during this time of crisis.Be proactive and create your action plan. Resources mentioned in the episode::LinkedIn article on companies that need workers now: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/news/companies-that-need-workers-now-4796244/Emotional intelligence study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131119153027.htm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we’re speaking to the women warriors in the audience about how they can thrive at work and live out the career of their dreams. We will talk about mastering our mindset, energy, and goals to advance our careers. We will touch upon...How to let go of beliefs and assumptions that no longer serve youHow to take action to help you be your best self and propel yourself to successMy next guest, Denise Hamilton, is the founder and CEO of Watchherwork.com, a company that vows to become the #1 advice destination for women in the world. Denise is a highly sought after speaker, consultant and media personality who has presented to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and professional organizations all over the US. She is currently the host of Lifetime's "Project Comeback." She’s also worked as a professor of business communication and COO of Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce, advocating for the advancement of women through leadership and mentorship. &nb