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Today, we’re going to discuss the most underrated career advice ever -- and that’s communicating with confidence. So many of us are focusing on the words that we say in communication -- whether that be an interview, negotiation, or just an everyday conversation with your boss.But what many of us forget is the way we deliver those words.Does our body match what we are trying to say?Do we appear unsure of what we are trying to say?Do we appear confident?We are going to cover it all with two amazing experts within the world of corporate communication.With 45+ years of combined experience, Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss are the founders of Rock Dot Voss, a communications agency that helps companies and C-level executives to produce results.Clients claim Jennifer Rock is: "Calm and organized even in absolute chaos." And previously, Jennifer led Employee Communications teams and programs at Best Buy.Clients call Michael Voss: "Every exec's trusted collaborator,” and Michael also worked for Best Buy as Senior Direct

Check out Jordan Gross & Cloud Nine Living at https://www.journeytocloudnine.com/Welcome to the 41st episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast! We are going to talk about how to do what you want to do not what society expects you to do.I are going to take you on an adventure today with my friend and author-expert, Jordan Gross:He’s a best-selling author of the book, Getting COMFY: Your Morning Guide to Daily Happiness (which was the theme of our 17th podcast).He’s founded 3 different startups and helped many professionals to improve their careers including employees at Google and Amazon.And another amazing fact: he’s a TedX speaker.Here’s the thing: here’s why I’m bringing Jordan on today. He’s coming out with a new book called The Journey to Cloud Nine: which is all about the protagonist’s journey about doing what you want to do --- not what society tells you to do. The book discusses what life could be when you choose your path -- not someone else’s expectation of your path.Topic Mat

Is the customer always right? Email us what you think at projects@letseatgrandma.com We’d also love to hear your customer horror stories and how you dealt with them.Today, we’re going to talk about dealing with angry customers! We’re going to have stories, tips, strategies in dealing with them.Dealing with Angry Customers: The Three Things I’ve learned.1.) Start developing a sense of emotional intelligence.Emotional intelligence: Notice that gut wrenching feeling in your stomach, take a breath, and just keep going.Understand why this person is acting the way that they do. 9/10 people are acting from an instinct of FEAR. Not hate for you. These people don’t hate you...they are just afraid that their situation isn’t going to work out.2.) Reframe the conversation into a problem-solving session. Remember: it is so important to stay objective in these situations. You need to remove that emotional feeling as much as possible and get past that barrier no matter what. The easiest way to do this is to think of it like

For our 39th MASHUP episode, we tackle the theme of rejection and how to overcome its negative aspects. The fact is... rejection is a part of life! It cannot be avoided, and it's something that everyone goes through. And at the risk of sounding like a self-help guru, how we HANDLE that rejection determines the quality and outcome of our lives.Go ahead and give adversity a nice slap in the face -- and tune in to this episode whenever you feel you need the extra push.Here are the individual episodes featured in this podcast special:#2) Navigating Career Changes#13) Rejection, Disappointment, and Depression | When Your Job Search Goes Dark | Austin Therapist, Emily Griffiths#14) Voices of Job Seekers: Challenges, Triumphs, and Horror Stories#15) Listen to This When You Feel Rejected#31) When Should You Quit Your Job? | Clara Chorley of Clarity UnlimitedA huge thank you to the talented musicians who provided the soundtrack for this episode:Beyond by WhitesandVideo link: https://youtu.be/0mH7UXHUZ60Follow Whitesan

This is another Just-Ask-Chris minisode where I try and answer a commonly asked job seeker question in under 10 minutes! Today, we discuss what experience you should remove from your resume. Core concepts in the podcast episode:The resume as a marketing piece vs. the all encompassing document. Look to the job postings! This is golden rule #1 because you'll have no direction whatsoever.Why you should cut out fluff and where to start looking.Your summary probably sucks.Favor accomplishments over experiences. It's okay to talk about descriptions but do be specific and not vague. Show context. Start looking at older experiences with suspicion...if you're going to include stuff, keep it super short (AND MAKE SURE IT'S relevant in the first place).Resources:Blog: How to write a great summary statement: https://medium.com/@Resume_Doctor/resumes-creating-a-summary-statement-that-wins-interviews-5626843ef224Podcast Episode: How long should your resume be?: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/9-how-long

Welcome to the 37th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is to not only help you land your dream job -- but to help you live your best life.Today, we have a really interesting one. It’s something that I think we can all relate to no matter what your job is. And that’s...SETTING BOUNDARIES at work. Boundaries are something that you should have and are an essential part of someone’s health. So we’re going to cover the following:Why boundaries are so important at work?What some ways you can start setting those boundaries? Maybe you’re listening to this episode, and boundaries are something you’ve never thought of before. Well change starts today, and you’re a Career Warrior -- not just a regular worker bee. So it’s time to become the best version of yourself. Let’s go.  Resources mentioned in the episode: Psychology Today: Clarifying Boundaries by Andrea Mathews: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/traversing-the-inner-terrain/201608/clarifying-boundariesWhen should y

We are going to talk about some really cool things during this episode!We’re going to talk about the 5 questions that you should master before going into any interview.You’re going to hear me answer those questions in mock-interview format with Merryn...and you’re going to hear her critique! Let’s hope I don’t blow the interview...And finally you’re going to hear about an amazing new book, “Made To Hire: How to Get the Job You Really Want.”Our guest, Merryn Roberts-Huntley, is a career expert and Founder of Made to Hire -- a company focused on helping professionals get what they want in their careers. She’s worked with many huge brands you may recognize including... Nike, Adidas, Columbia Sportwear, Spanx, Clif Bar, Portland Marathon, Salomon, and Major League Soccer. Merryn also currently teaches graduate-level marketing at The University of Oregon.When she is not running Made to Hire, she’s doing marketing strategy and business development for FIXX Consulting, which is a sports-focused firm that she founded

Welcome to the 35th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is to not only help you land your dream job but to be the best professional you can be.This episode is more of a call to action for those of you who need a nice swift kick in the pants. And believe me, some of your job seekers need the motivation right now. Some of you guys --not everyone--need to hear this message right now.Here are some messages we cover in this episode:This episode is for those aiming for growth. It is going to take an extra amount of energy and focus to achieve growth. Your time is really valuable. Where are some areas you can cut out to make room for that growth?A note on burnout. You don't need to kill yourself to achieve that growth. ResourcesLet me know what you think of this podcast! Tweet at us @LetsEatGrandma_ or follow me on LinkedIn... I’m Chris Villanueva CPRW. Lou Adler Study: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-survey-reveals-85-all-jobs-filled-via-networking-lou-adler/#31) When should

Welcome to the 34th episode of the Let's Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast -- where our goal is not only to help you land your dream job but also to help you become the best professional you can be!Today we are going to talk about 5 things that you should remove from your resume! Instead of making these mistakes, focus on what can HELP you in your job search. For example, you should do the following.Include your city/state in a tactful way.Use your LinkedIn recommendations to make you look impressive for recruiters.Write yourself a summary statement that is targeted and showcases value.Get targeted in the bullet point content you write under your professional experiences.Keep it SIMPLE with your design and layout.Resources:How NOT to ask for recommendations on LinkedIn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OupwwF1NCEThings they tell you NOT to put in your resume but you really should: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/things-they-tell-you-not-to-put-on-your-resume-but-you-really-should/How to write a solid su

Welcome to the 33rd episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast!Today, we are going to address the question: how is your LinkedIn different from your resume?                     Here's what we cover:What should my LinkedIn summary look like?How much information should I actually include in my LinkedIn?Should I just copy and paste my information from my professional experiences on my resume?How do I get the best LinkedIn head shot? Why is a cover photo important?Resources:Check out our blog with tons of resources: www.letseatgrandma.com/blogThese are also some other good podcast episodes to listen to if you want to know more about the networking piece of LinkedIn:#16) How to Build a Winning Networking Strategy | LinkedIn, Events, and Building Authentic Human Connections | Al Robinette#18) How to Effectively Apply for Jobs | A Deeper Look from Career Coach, Al Robinette See acast.com/privacy for

Today, I went on Quora to answer my favorite questions about resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles that you should know for 2019 and beyond. These job seekers are asking the right questions, keeping up to date with modern trends, and doing their research.            Here are the questions we answered from Quora Resumes and CVs:What is that secret sauce you put in your resume that always gets you interviews?I am terrible at writing cover letters and this has continuously held me back from finding new jobs. How do I overcome this?What is the ideal font for my resume?Does it really matter much if your LinkedIn profile is not kept as current as your resume when looking for a new job?Bonus question: What’s the most pretentious thing you’ve ever seen on a resume?Resources (with full answers on Quora):Follow me on Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Chris-Villanueva-24Secret sauce answer: https://www.quora.com/What-is-that-secret-sauce-you-put-in-y

WARRIORS: For a limited time, take advantage of a complimentary career strategy phone call with Clara Chorley here: https://meetme.so/letseatgrandmaIn this podcast, we are going to address a huge question: When should you quit your job? Maybe a lot of you are tired of where you’re at now...or maybe you’re just thinking it’s time for a change toward something that is closer to your life’s purpose.Today, we have Clara Chorley, a career satisfaction expert who has just done so much in the realm of career guidance. She is a career coach and consultant, professional speaker, humanitarian, entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed “insatiable explorer”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 (Fortune 500) Ernst and Young - and the (humanitarian non-profit) Millennium Village Project in Africa.Today, she’s going to be answering a

Today, we are going to delve into the art of informational interviews.I am proud to bring on Mac Prichard, who is a true authority in informational interviews. Mac Prichard founded Mac’s List, an online platform that connects job seekers with meaningful work opportunities in Portland. Mac has taught both employers and job seekers to build a better job search landscape through courses, books, events, and even his very own weekly career advice podcast: Find Your Dream Job. (https://www.macslist.org/podcasts)Mac --a graduate of The University of Iowa and Harvard University--built two small businesses through a foundation of networking. Hehas taught thousands of people how to grow their careers through relationships.To take a passage from his bio: “Mac shows job seekers and employers how to break down the barriers between them by teaching preparation, empathy, and people-focused hiring practices with a practical, nuts-and-bolts style that’s accessible for everyone.”Here's what we cover:Part 1: Setting the StageWh

Welcome to the 29th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is to not only help you land your dream job but to be the best professional you can be.                           Today we are going to address the question, “How can I actually integrate keywords in my resume?” Some other mini-questions we address:Does keyword stuffing actually work?What are some of the best sections in the resume to include keywords?Can ATS systems review my LinkedIn profile?This is a follow up to the previous episode #24 in which we addressed what keywords are and how to find them.                         A special shout out to my French listeners and my people over at Podmust. Send me an email to projects@letseatgrandma.com and let us know you came from Podmust; I’ll personally write you back and let you k

Until 2/15: Get the CAREER WARRIOR APP for free here: https://mailchi.mp/letseatgrandma/careerwarriorappsignupWelcome to the 28th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is to not only help you land your dream job but to be the best professional you can be.Today, we are going to address the question, “Do cover letters really matter?”Maybe you’ve spent hours and hours writing different versions of your cover letter, and you’re not even sure if they are getting read. Maybe you’ve never been asked to submit a cover letter...                  Here are the questions we address:        Do cover letters matter?Why do cover letters get a bad reputation?Do cover letters even read cover letters?Here are the three main reasons why you should consider writing a cover letter:Cover letters offer you the opportunity to stand out in your job application.You can say

Perhaps one of the most commonly asked questions in regards to job applications and ATS software is whether or not to submit your resume as a PDF or Word Document. We don't blame you for your concern. That is why Chris Villanueva, CPRW at Let's Eat, Grandma resume services decided to break down the key differences in submitting your resume as a PDF or a Word Document.Word Doc vs. PDF (Spark Notes Version)Here is the Spark Notes version of the podcast episode:Word Documents are better for ATS Systems. ATS systems are better able to pick up on keywords if they are submitted as a Word Document.PDF documents are better for visual consistency. PDFs are image files (naturally) – and therefore cannot be easily altered.Recruiters tend to prefer Word Documents over other formats. Recruiters will generally prefer Word Documents, so don’t you dare send your RTF file! Many recruiters also prefer PDF documents.Don’t forget to follow instructions. Remember that if there are instructions to send in a specific format, follow

Until 2/15: Get the CAREER WARRIOR APP for free here: https://mailchi.mp/letseatgrandma/careerwarriorappsignupWelcome to the 25th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast! Today we are going to show you how you can communicate more efficiently in your career.But first, let me ask you this: How long does it take for you to send out messages? Maybe you just met 10 people at a networking event and the idea of following up with them sounds daunting.Truth is, writing is more important than ever in the workplace. Knowledge workers spend all day writing: email messages, user stories, blog posts...And traditional education systems typically don’t do a great job teaching us how to write for the workplace.But how do you message that CEO you just met to build a relationship that may lead to your dream gig?How do you craft a cover letter for a job application that is personal, specific to the position, and concise?How can you be more efficient completing online applications to scale your outbound eff

Happy New Year! And welcome to the 24th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is to not only help you land your dream job but to be the best professional you can be. Today we are going to address the question, “How can I get targeted with resume keywords?” Mini-questions we address:What are resume keywords?What are the best keyword types to use in your resume?Where do you look to find them?To enter our contest, please share any episode you like on Facebook. Please remember to like and tag Let's Eat, Grandma (consulting service) to make sure we give you credit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we are going to talk about how you can break into a career in coding! (Maybe you’re not even sure if this industry is right for you, and you need help making that decision. If so, this episode is perfect for you).Let's Eat, Grandma interviewed Matt Landers, the CEO of Covalence, a top-notch online coding bootcamp. Matt began his career in coding with a 10 year run at Microsoft in various tech positions. After Microsoft, Matt left to start his own company called Platypi --and eventually in 2015, Matt founded Covalence to help other people launch their coding careers.Matt has an amazing career in this field, and you are going to hear from him on how to get there in your careers.Questions: Who is someone who should be in tech? Who is someone who should not be in tech?How do you take that first step in learning how to code? What’s the best way to learn how to code?Let’s be realistic: how long will it take for me to have a foundational understanding of coding so I can land a job?What are the best programmi

Welcome to the 22nd episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Job Seeker’s Podcast! Today we have an episode for anyone in sales. This doesn’t mean your title is necessarily sales, but this is any one who is selling something or boosting business. We are going to talk about why it is so important that you not just expect things to fall into your lap to make these sales happen. Today, I am honored to have Bob Brunson with us today. He is an entrepreneur, highly experienced sales professional, and personal mentor of mine. Bob is currently the Senior VP of Business Development Sales, Chanel and Technology Strategist at Zoi Solar.So, we really have some amazing content coming up here. Bob is someone who not only works hard, but he works smart, and he’s going to teach you how to go out there and start playing like a champion. We will cover the following questions:What is a bad attitude is to have in sales vs. a good attitude?Why is confidence so important in this industry, and how do I get more of it? Can you talk about b