Leg Job Seeker's Podcast

Follow us on our brand new Instagram account! https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/In this episode, you are going to discover what hiring managers are looking for. I took some of the best recruiters here in Austin - and we’re going to have a live panel discussion to help you all get hired.  The theme to hammer home: Put yourself in the perspective of a hiring decision maker, and we’re going straight to the horse’s mouth with this episode. We’ll talk about how to get your resume noticed in the first place -- and how to be the one that gets picked during the interview processHere's what we asked the recruiters:What makes you put a resume in the yes vs. no pile?Please discuss your mechanism of sourcing + filtering out candidates. What do you actually type in during your searches?If someone is interviewing with you -- and all of your candidates are awesome -- what’s the one thing that makes you pick the winner?“What’s your biggest weakness” Best way to respond?What percentage of cover let

Today, we have a conversation about interviews! Because this is the missing piece for many of us before we land our dream job. I speak with Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter & Host of No BS Job Search Advice Radio.We cover the following:What are some uncommon techniques to stand out from other applicants?What's the best way to answer, "Tell me about yourself."?The SOAR technique.Why is it important to rehearse interview answers?Resources Mentioned in The Show:Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter, website: https://thebiggamehunter.us/Follow Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebiggamehunter/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We discuss what over-qualifying is and how to fix this issue on your resume.Here are some of the additional resources mentioned in the show:Age Discrimination: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/11-does-age-discrimination-exist-in-the-modern-job-search/id1151607856?i=1000421028669How Long Should Your Resume Be?: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/9-how-long-should-your-resume-be-just-ask-chris-minisode-1/id1151607856?i=1000419614195&mt=2 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We spoke with Leah Kingsbury about the challenges of applying for jobs as a new mom -- and how to make friends online. Today's theme is putting yourself out there and meeting the right people to orchestrate your dream life. How about that?Did you just move to a new city?Is your life going through a period of intense transition? Maybe you’re a new mother who is just returning back to the workforce after your entire life has been uprooted by the birth of a child. My next guest, Leah Kingsbury, is a single mom here in Austin who has really nailed this “putting yourself out there” thing. I met Leah when I was her Uber driver -- back in 2017 when I was using rideshare to supplement my income. I instantly noticed something about Leah when I met her. She was magnetic, kind, social, and had just got done meeting up with a brand new friend-- someone she had just met on online! My mind was blown. She was doing everything that I wanted to as a new Austinite - but never had the time or courage to do.  

Today, we're talking all about your ACTION plan to accomplish the goals you want to nail. Because it's not just about self-improvement. It takes action to propel your life forward, and tha'ts what we cover today.Summary of the Steps Mentioned in The Episode:#1) Set your goals first.This is for your own motivation and clarity. Don’t just make it outcome dependent, get one growth factor in there (one is way more in your control and rewarding in the long run). #2) Create your action plan. What do you think is going to work for you? Search your heart first and don’t necessary go with what books tell you to do. You’re much more likely to stick with this. The more actionable you can make your action plan the better. Use the invasive power of technology to get into your life. If your eyeballs are always on your calendar, get recurring calendar events on that calendar so you know it’s time for you to take action. If you spend a lot of time in your commute, take that time to review your upcomi

During today's minisode, I give you a concrete example of how to take action and connect with the right people on LinkedIn. This is step-by-step what I do every single time I log onto LinkedIn. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we’re going to talk about how to maximize the effectiveness of your job search -- guiding you toward a more fulfilling career.Art Markman is today's guest and the author of Bring Your Brain to Work: Using Cognitive Science to Get a Job, Do It Well, and Advance Your Career. He’s also a professor of psychology and marketing at the University of Texas at Austin.Here's what we cover:What are the signs it’s time to plan our next career move? Where the heck should I apply for jobs (i.e. what companies?)How can land more interviews with companies I actually care about?What are some cognitive science principles that job seekers can use today to improve their game?What’s one big mistake you see job seekers making in their job searches?If you [Art Markman] could give every job seeker out there one superpower, what would it be?Resources mentioned in the show:Follow Art on Twitter: https://twitter.com/abmarkmanCheck out Two Guys on Your Head [PODCAST]: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/381443482/two-guys-on-y

Today, we discuss just how being active on LinkedIn can benefit you as a job seeker or professional of your craft. LinkedIn is one of the best ways to use the power of the internet to network.I will cover some principles that show how you can leverage meaningful connections to benefit your job search or career.This was taken from a presentation given in Austin for job seekers. If you’re ever in our area, be sure to join the Austin Job Seekers, Recruiters, and Career Warriors meetup group. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we are going to discuss a better way to figure out the next step in your career. We also discuss the best way to get in touch with the right people, including some networking strategies.I sat down virtually with Sujit Lalwani, international speaker and author, about the best way to determine the answer to the question: "What the heck should I do with my life." Sujit is also the Founder and Director of Inspiration Unlimited eMagazine (iU eMagazine).Here's what we cover:Let’s talk about “following your heart.”Where did this idea come from?Why is it not such an easy answer?What should people do instead to gain clarity in their lives?Let's get practical and discuss how to manifest yourself into the right positions (i.e. networking)What is the best way to actually pick and choose what jobs to apply for?What is the best way to meet the right people?What’s my action plan?Resources Mentioned in the Show:Follow Sujit Lalwani on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujitlalwaniCheck out Life Simplified: https://www.good

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprwToday we are going to discuss how to use LinkedIn to drive more meaningful engagement on this platform. The truth is that most people are not doing a good job with driving meaningful engagement! LinkedIn users often treat LinkedIn as a fad-diet, go all in, and give a very sporadic effort. They may use the "shotgun approach" and are not targeted...Or they may use it for a completely self-serving purpose (i.e. not offering value for others).Therefore, we teach you how to do this the right way:The 3 principles we discuss are:Posting relevant content for your industry, role, and purposeCommenting on other posts to engage with people outside your networkConnecting with the right peopleResources mentioned in the show:If you are in the Austin area, please join us for our amazing meetups: https://www.meetup.com/Austin-Job-Seekers/Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw See acast.com/privacy for p

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 Ashley Leal, professional resume writer for Let’s Eat, Grandma, will discuss what it’s like to work with clients -- and we’ll even hear some great insights on how she writes some great documents. Ashley studied technical writing and communication at Texas Tech University and has held a variety of positions that have honed her craft. So tune in if you’d like to hear some trade secrets of the best...and especially tune in if you’re interested in working with a professional. You just may get some insight on how to get the most out of a resume service. Questions we address:What made you want to be a professional resume writer?Why do clients see you rather than write the resume themselves?Biggest mistake that clients make when they’re submitting their resume to you?What’s your creative process like?If you could boil down to one secret weapon

Today we are going to cover one of the most annoying pain points for job seekers -- having to submit both and application and a tailored resume for the position. We will discuss why this is the case, how you can get your time back, and how to stand out in the application. Resources mentioned in the episode:Pongo Resume Article: https://www.pongoresume.com/blogPosts/362/they-want-a-resume-and-a-job-application-seriously-.cfmCWP Episode 12: How to Stand Out in Your Application with Analiza Gonzalez: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/how-to-stand-out-in-your-job-applicationCWP Episode 8: Three Things Hiring Managers Want to See in Your Resume: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/8-three-things-hiring-managers-want-to-see-in-your-resume See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

During this episode, I’ve chosen to dive deep into life lessons from fitness because this something that has positively affected my life from the first day I stepped into a gym. It’s boosted my confidence, given me more purpose, and made me a healthier individual, which has positively affected my career. I've always believed that if you can get your fitness routine down, you can apply the same exact principles to your career. You understand the importance of setting goals, getting a routine down that supports those goals, and the value of patience, strategy, and hardwork. Fitness is a catalyst for transformation.Shea Boland, our guest for this episode, is a personal trainer, men’s intuitive coach, speaker, recovery advocate. He trains out of Austin’s famous HEAT bootcamp and is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He is also is in charge of ATX Sprint Squad, which has a great following, including people who hate to sprint. And a fun fact: he spoke at our last SXSW here in

Today, we are going to talk about what employers and recruiters hate seeing on resumes. As a disclaimer, please realize that resumes are a subjective thing. You can't win em' all, but we will try to eliminate some things that may be holding you back from getting more interviews. We are basing this off of best practices that Let’s Eat, Grandma puts into place. Here's what we address with solutions:Unclear / untargeted resume contentTyposInconsistency on resumes vs. LinkedIn. Skills that you can’t back up. To read the Quora post mentioned in the show, please go to this link. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we are going to empower ourselves with some self-awareness: knowing what your biggest strength is! It is so important to know this because if you aren’t aware of your strengths on a daily basis, you won’t be adding deep value to as many people as possible. We'll be covering why this is important as well as how to practice this answer for an interview. Resources / Call to Action Mentioned in the Show:Write down your top 2-3 strengths. What is your biggest strength? When was a time that you used it to your advantage, and when was a time when you did not use it?For the interview: rehearse saying your greatest strength out loud. Here are 5 great example answers to "What is Your Greatest Strength" in an interview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we are covering meditation and being more in touch with our spiritual side so we can improve our lives! You are even going to hear about my personal meditation morning routine, which has been a huge game changer in the last three years for me. I can’t go without it. Here's what we cover:Why meditate, mindfulness, and a spiritual journey?What are the benefits from a scientific perspective? How long and how often to start realizing benefits?Best time of day to meditate? How to meditate?Resources mentioned in the show:Benefits of meditation: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0889159112004758How meditation changes our brains: http://www.andrewnewberg.com/research-blog/2013/9/26/how-does-meditation-change-our-brainsThe Brain Fog Fix by Dr. Mike Dow: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Fog-Fix-Reclaim-Memory/dp/1401946488/ref=sr_1_4?hvadid=78683863626875&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=brain+fog+fix&qid=1567028300&s=gateway&sr=8-4Connect with me on LI: h

Today, we are talking about volunteer experience as a gateway to landing your dream job! Yes, we are going to talk about the idea of free work. It is such a powerful principle and one of the best ways to open doors that were not there in the first place. Here's what we cover:Part 1: Why you should volunteer for jobs and how it can benefit you. Getting experience: Just because it’s unpaid experience doesn’t mean that the experience itself isn’t as valuable as experience if it were paid. You’re still learning the skillset and doing what you want to do. Opportunities to Move Your Life Forward with Paid Jobs: Oftentimes, it’s a matter of proving yourself, connecting with people, and you’ll eventually meet the right person to get you in a position. Part 2: Communicating your experience on a resume and within networking opportunitiesResumes Resumes are flexible documents. It’s key to talk about the ordering of the experience here. Just ask yourself: how much would you rather them read the volunteer e

Today, we’re going to cover how to boost your productivity at work by getting your body moving! This is vital to our health as warriors, how well we feel, and how we perform at work. Here's what we cover:Why exercise? Movement in a sedentary lifestyleExercise benefits and techniques for energyCold ShowersResources mentioned during show:Brain Fog Fix: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Fog-Fix-Reclaim-Memory/dp/1401946488All Day Energy Diet: https://www.amazon.com/All-Day-Energy-Diet-Double-Your/dp/1401945694https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325725.phphttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/44/3/179https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S030698770700566XHealth Disclaimer: Always contact your physician first before attempting any fitness routine, including any mentioned in this show. This is not specific advice, and we recognize each person is different. This is general advice based on research published online by experts. And these are my personal experiences. If you have any issues needed to b

We hope you enjoy today's episode about one of the toughest questions asked in interviews! Here is the call-to-action and resources mentioned in the show:Write down your top 2-3 weaknesses (maybe this can help you actually in your career!).Rehearse saying it out loud at least five times.Check out our podcast episode with Merryn Roberts Huntley here: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/36-how-to-crush-the-interviewRead the blog with the full list of answers here: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/interview-weaknesses/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we’re going to cover how to properly wind down and what to cut out for restful sleep!Heart of the podcastOptimizing Caffeine intake Nailing Alcohol Moderation Controlling Light ExposureSocial Media ModerationGet that Winddown RoutineQuick Note on Supplements (e.g. Melatonin)Resources Mentioned in Show:https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/how-alcohol-affects-quality-and-quantity-sleephttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321431.phphttps://www.health.com/sleep/how-to-shut-off-brain-sleepHealth Disclaimer: This is not specific advice, and we recognize each person is different. This is general advice based on research published online by experts. And these are my personal experiences. If you have any issues needed to be treated, please contact your doctor or local therapist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.