Leg Job Seeker's Podcast

This is the podcast episode spinoff of our new popular blog article! We just published an article by Jeff Beckham, entitled 4 Ways to Understand Your Brain and Gain an Edge in Job-Hunting (link here) The article is based off of the insights from a Ph.D and psychology professor in his new book Bring Your Brain to Work: Using Cognitive Science to Get a Job, Do it Well, and Advance Your Career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we are talking all about sleep -- and why we need it to be successful at work!Here's what we cover:What happens to our brains when we sleep?How do sleep cycles work?How can we maximize our deep restorative sleep?Resources mentioned in podcast:https://jamesmaas.com/https://www.sleep.org/articles/what-happens-during-sleep/https://www.sleep.org/articles/temperature-for-sleep/https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/3/5/e1601555https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/187/3/427/4056592 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3047226/?report=classic https://io9.gizmodo.com/why-we-need-to-sleep-in-total-darkness-1497075228https://www.nigms.nih.gov/education/pages/factsheet_circadianrhythms.aspxHealth 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 f

Today, we have an episode all about getting promoted. We will hear from Carla Bass, a communication expert and retired officer from the U.S. Air Force on how to position ourselves for a promotion.Colonel Carla D. Bass has an impressive 30 year history in the U.S Air Force under her belt. According to her bio, she’s worked with general officers, ambassadors, and congregational delegations on some many impressive things, including hundreds of personnel appraisals. For 15 years, Carla taught thousands of Air Force personnel how to write powerfully. Carla now composes written products for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, so they are sent to Congress and the White House. She also founded her company Write to Influence!...and wrote an award -winning book with the same name so that she can help professionals get hired and move up in their careers. (We will cover that book at the end of this episode).Here's What We Cover:The mechanics of how to ask for a promotion. How can we set up a meeting

We’re going to be covering some eating fundamentals during this podcast--what you should CUT OUT, ADD in, and supplement if you want to feel better at work. I’m going to do my best to make it practical, because I know how incredibly hard it is to stay on the wagon.7-day challenge mentioned in the episode:Cut out refined carbohydrates and processed foods completely!Replace with healthy complex carbs that give you more sustained energy (e.g. overnight oats)Eat 7 SERVINGS of fruits and vegetables per day (DON'T SKIP!)Increase EPA / DHA intake by eating food high in omega 3 (salmon)Cut down alcohol + caffeine intake (likely no more than 2 drinks per day).Increase water intake.Don't forget to record how you feel on a daily basis (scale of 1-10). Seven days is only the start; continue doing this and keep up with most of the eating for the next 30 days to really feel the results!Sources and links mentioned in the show:The Brain Fog Fix by Dr. Mike Dow: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Fog-Fix-Reclaim-Memory/dp/140194648

During today's episode, we'll be talking about the importance of your energy and overall well-being. I am ecstatic to announce our brand new MORE energy at work series, which is launching this Monday. It’s going to be a four part series on how to improve your energy levels incorporating your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Yes, we are getting deep. We’re going to be covering nutrition, exercise, sleep, and spiritual health, which all play a major factor in the way that we feel and perform, but first let me just tell you why this is an important.Your Call-to-Action:CTA: Write down in a journal how you’ve been feeling at work. We are going to diary for the next month or so. Your goal KPI -- is to raise yourself 5 energy points on a 10-point scale. So if you’re living at a mediocre 4 out of ten, then we’re going to raise you to a 9.If you’re feeling like a sack of crap lit on fire at a 1, we’re going to raise you to a 6 so you can at least be in the position to move on up to vitality. See acas

Today, we have an episode all about personal finance! As warriors, we recognize that our personal finances and careers are closely related, so I brought on James Love -- a trustworthy friend of mine who specializes in financial planning. As an experienced financial advisor with his own practice, he has an entire background in financial planning and an amazing story to tell. There is just something about James that makes you want to discuss your problems and come up with solutions together, and that’s why he’s here today. Here's what we cover:What are some of the emotions people deal with in their personal finances?What are some of the biggest financial challenges in your 20’s and 30’s?. We will cover the following:Getting a grasp on finances and nailing the budget.How to get a budget going.How to invest / save 50% more while having more fun. (Spend more and save more). How can we save more, while still being able to go out and live life?What’s the #1 mistake that people are making in their finances? 

Today we have an episode all about social media. Social media is becoming increasingly more important to stay relevant -- and to get the best opportunities for your career. The principles discussed in this podcast not only apply to LinkedIn, but also Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and anything else that means engaging with followers, friends, and connections.The name of the game is going to be engagement and getting conversations flowing in the right way to help you in your professional life. And this is what we are going to discuss today. I brought on the legendary Sean Page -- a good friend of mine who I have admired for a long time in this space. Out of all the people I know, Sean is the most active and has used his social media presence to build a great brand and get some solid engagement. Sean is unique because he has been a top resume writer for Let’s Eat, Grandma for several years -- and is now in charge of hiring the talent for our company. He has used and will continue to use social media as a to

How many of you out there feel like you have a mediocre LinkedIn Profile? Today, I’m going to give you the opportunity to upgrade your LinkedIn profile -- especially if money or time is a constraint for you, and you just need something up there quick. Why have a solid LinkedIn photo?You are more attractive to LinkedIn recruiters, especially when they can only see your photo and a headlineYour confidenceYour personal brandSummary of Steps We Mention in the Episode:#1) Find a friend with portrait mode an iPhone 7+ or above. #2) Get ready and look fresh. #3) Move to a place with good lighting.#4) Have a friend take 10 different photos of you. (Face the camera directly, have your friend come close. Make sure there is enough headspace. I highly recommend smiling).#5) Email it to yourself and upload immediately.Additional Resources Mentioned in the Show:Send me a request on LinkedIn with some episode ideas. Read our highly ranked blog on how to take a good LinkedIn photo. See below what I was able t

Today, we are going to punch procrastination in the face and get more stuff done. Why would you want to listen to this episode? You need to get some big projects done. You’re just getting started on making some behavior changes in your life - or changes in your routine. You need to confront your fears about communicating something (e.g. ask for a promotion).What I am about to discuss with you today has come from many other authors and experts who have helped me in my journey. Setting the ContextWhy do we procrastinate? Newton’s First Law of Motion and the perfectionist standard.Four Things We Can Do to Stop Procrastinating:Focus. In How Memory Works, memory expert Robert Madigan discusses the principle of how we can pay better attention. And since attention is directly related to our productivity, I thought this was a perfect example. Start with asking yourself why you’re procrastinating. Also, knowing why you are doing the task will keep your energy high. (What is possible if I achieve my goal

Didn't get a question answered? Connect with me on LinkedIn and mention you are a Career Warrior subscriber!Today, we went on Quora and hand selected some of our favorite and most popular questions in the Resumes & CVs section on Quora. The actual questions I address are hyperlinked below:Should your resume only be one page?What should I use as an email address on my resume? (See: Should I use ProtonMail on my resume?)What are the most common mistakes made on resumes?What should we write as hobbies in a resume?Is it ok if I use hyperlinks in my resume?Honorable mention:What is the most pretentious thing you've ever seen on a resume? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are going to talk about 3 things you can do on LinkedIn to land your dream job. This episode is really important because the truth is it’s not just enough to have a good LinkedIn profile. Two reasons why you may want to listen to this episode and start taking notes: You’re in your job search and trying to find another job right now. You might want to be a little more long term in your thinking and start building up your network now when you might need that position in the future.Here's what we cover:#1) Post an article related to your industry.  #2) Actually attend events.  #3) Give three times and then take once. Resource mentioned in the episode:Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we have an episode about not settling as an older job seeker. I brought on Dave Watts who specializes in job strategies for older workers to find meaningful employment. He is the host of the Redundancy Podcast, which has a solid listener base all over the world. He’s helped many people find work as older job seekers, and I could not have picked a better person to come on the show and do this.Here's what we cover:SETTING THE CONTEXT:Why is it so hard to get a job as you age?What’s the biggest mistake that older job seekers are making with their job search? THE HEARTDealing with discrimination as an older job seeker - what are some ways around this?Let’s talk about some best practice job strategies for older job seekers. How are you finding folks can best get the job they actually want (i.e. not settling)?The “I’ve done all I can do to get a good job” mindset. How can people get on from this?Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:Connect with Dave here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davewatts-mb

Today is our 50th episode, which is a special thing for us. Therefore: we have a special announcement: our podcast is getting better. Why are we doing this?We will have the chance to cover more targeted and specific topics for career advice.Drive more loyalty and consistent listenershipIncrease retention of each specific episode. If I see this is not working, we will go back, but...KPI’s for you podcast geeks:Average consumption to increase to at least 75% across all episodes.Increase views per episode with an equal or higher subscribership % on iTunes.Drive a stronger CTA...More customers who found us through Career Warrior PodcastSend us your podcast episode ideas to projects@letseatgrandma.comNot only am I going to read it, but you have the chance to really influence the content since we are a small but quickly growing podcast. I read everything, y'all! If I select you as a winner, you’ll get a free personalized consult with me, but also you’ll get $150 in credits for a resume package. You can ge

It’s that time of year. College students are graduating so I was inspired to create this episode for you up and coming career warriors who are out to get that first serious job. Maybe you’re just graduating now and are in panic mode because you don’t have a job yet. Maybe you’re entering in your final year of college and now is the time for you to start thinking about getting that package together. Or maybe you are just that proactive that you just want a mean lean resume machine. Well listen up! Now’s the time to turn your volume up and hear my best three tips for you as a college student. As the founder of Let’s Eat, Grandma a resume writing company I’ve learned some solid best practices that can get college students noticed and eventually hired.The year was 2013; it was my senior year at University and it seemed like all my friends were talking about was their job search. Whether it was an interview my friend had at Goldman-Sachs or how many resumes my colleagues were shooting out. Does

College students and recent graduates! Are you listening? This episode is for you.Here are some things you may be asking yourself right now:When am I going to get that job?What if I choose the wrong job?Where should I move?How should I apply for jobs?Today, you have the power to listen to the words of immense wisdom from a respected career coach who can help you land the job of your dreams. His name is Robert Moment, and he’s helped ambitious people get hired for jobs for 19 years at The Moment Group. Before founding his company, he worked at corporate for such brands such as CitiGroup, Xerox, Manpower, Sprint, and Pitney Bowes. He’s also the author of “Getting a Job After College: Job Search Strategies and Interview Preparation That Will Get You Hired”.So if you’re a college student, please get your notepad out because this is the only lecture you’ll listen to today actually matters (just kidding).Here's what we address:Who’s Robert Moment? Robert’s story about 7 interviews and no job offer out of college. H

Today, we are going to assist you on your journey to becoming a better professional and discuss how you can do more in less time. Because time is the most valuable resource you have. And us warriors are all about being smarter in the ways that we do things.Perhaps you’re like me who is always saying the statement, I don’t have time. I don’t have time. And you’re using it as an excuse as to why you haven’t grown your business as much as you wish or gotten that promotion, or quit that job you hate to get something that’s more fulfilling.Yes, time seems to be the ultimate constraint, even more than money in many of our cases. It’s one of my favorite topics, and this episode just excites me so much. I brought on Dan LeFave, a No Excuse prepare for success coach and mindset engineer. Since 2012, he’s helped professionals cut time in half to boost workplace productivity. He’s been featured in national publications including Business Magazine and Success Profiles Magazine. [Chris quick plug to review Career War

Today, we are going to delve into one of the most frequently mentioned topics regarding LinkedIn: making those connections! It’s not enough just to have a strong profile; you need to make sure that you are gaining traction and visibility by virtue of the connections you make. And a slew of mini-questions arise when it comes to this main topic...Who should I accept or reject requests from?How many connections should I have?How can I get my connections up in a meaningful way?We are going to address all of these questions and so much more in this podcast episode.I brought on Tom Powner, founder of Career Thinker. He is a LinkedIn strategist, resume writer, job search & interview coach, and recruiter for sales, marketing, and HR professionals. Tom is part of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches. And perhaps most relevant -- I met Tom on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is such an important tool, and I’m hoping here today we can say something that will inspire you to a better career using t

EMAIL US your best rejection stories from this challenge to projects@letseatgrandma.comDuring our last episode, we covered the idea of facing rejection and exposing ourselves to it more constantly, which makes us stronger. But did you know that you can make a game out of it? This episode, I decided to go out in the field to win 5 rejections by asking for somewhat ridiculous things.Some of my favorites:"Can I have a discount?""Can I try on your ear pods?""Can you sing a song for me?"You will see in this episode how playing such a game can help you out in the "real world" where you need to ask for more important things (e.g. promotions).We hope you enjoy this episode, and I'll see you next time! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we’re going to punch fear in the mouth by discussing rejection therapy and what it can do for you. I know so many of us -- including myself -- limit our own potential by not going to what we want. Or worse, we don’t go for what we should be going after.Maybe there is a job you want to go for, and it’s a stretch for you.Maybe you believe it’s time for a promotion, but you’re scared to ask your boss.Maybe your co-worker is the hottest thing on the planet and you’re afraid things are gonna get awkward real quick once they say no.Well, dealing with rejection is a muscle, and today we’re taking you to the gym.I brought on Alex Grodnik, a true Career Warrior, and we’re going to talk about the concept of rejection therapy. Alex is the Co-Founder of Payclub and the Founder of Grod Media, which hosts the Moving Up Podcast.So let’s talk about rejection therapy because this can really take you up a notch in life!Questions we address:Who’s Alex Grodnik?First of all: Why are so many people afraid of rejection?What’

We are going to discuss entrepreneurship -- and specifically the idea of quitting your job to start your own business.Maybe the idea of starting your own business excites you.Maybe you’re about to make that leap of faith right now.Maybe you’ve been in it for a while, and you’re not sure if you should keep going.Today, we’re going to discuss some of the best considerations for anyone who wants to call this journey their own. We’re going to talk about what entrepreneurship is really like, who it’s wrong for, and if you stick around until the end...you’re going to hear some great stories, including some highs and lows in pursuing this journey for the last 5 years.I brought on Michael Testa, a friend of mine who is similar to me in many ways. Michael quit his high-paying job to pursue his dream of starting his own business. His background previously included leading technology initiatives for various Fortune 500 companies. He now works alongside me at Capital Factory, the tech hub for entrepreneurs, where he’s be