Leg Job Seeker's Podcast

Today I brought on Debra Wheatman.Debra Wheatman is the founder and president of Careers Done Write, a personal branding company that provides services to job seekers who are proactive about managing their career planning efforts.With her background in corporate human resources with well-respected companies such as Conde Nast, Martha Stewart Living, and Vault, Debra guides clients to establish and reach goals aligned with their professional needs. Debra works in career management, leadership strategy, interpersonal engagement, and much more. But a special note is that Debra is passionate about working with her clients as they pursue gratifying career choices.Resources:Check out Careers Done Write!Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaConnect with Debra on LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we are going to delve into one of the most misunderstood elements of the job search: your cover letter…Because so many job seekers are writing them the wrong way, hurting their job search results big time. In this episode we’ll cover the following questions:Are cover letters broken?Why do I need a human voice in my cover letter?What’s the difference between a resume and a cover letter?To tackle these questions, I brought on Tom Powner, founder of Career Thinker. Under that umbrella, he is a LinkedIn strategist, resume writer, job search & interview coach, and recruiter for sales, marketing, and HR professionals. I know Tom because we are both parts of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches. And perhaps most relevant to you job seekers-- I met Tom on LinkedIn. Resources:Learn more about Tom at www.careerthinker.comConnect with Tom at LinkedInGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on Insta

Why you will want to listen to this episode. [Rising from the ranks isn’t an easy feat to do and requires a lot of attitude and effort. This episode is all about Steve White’s journey from the projects to the board room. We’ll talk about how he eventually overcame so many life obstacles, and how you, too, can overcome them amidst a global pandemic.]Today I brought on the amazing Steve White — businessman, philanthropist, and author.Steve White was President of Comcast’s West Division for eleven years, launching his career in 1996 as Regional Vice President. He was responsible for all Comcast Cable operations in the Western U.S., leading nearly thirty thousand employees, serving almost ten million customers, and driving annual revenue of nearly $18 billion. Giving back and paying it forward are two of Steve White’s life values. He has lived in Denver for more than 10 years and champions cause related to family and education, such as the Denver Scholarship Fund. Steve’s currently a member of the Colorado F

Today, we hear again from the amazing Shelley Piedmont about her insight on what a hiring manager or recruiter wants to see in a candidate. ResourcesGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaLearn more about Shelley at www.shelleypiedmont.comConnect with Shelley on LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Today, we discuss how to begin thinking about what salary you should aim for next year.ResourcesGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaLearn more about Shelley at www.shelleypiedmont.comConnect with Shelley on LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Boldness is a topic I’m really excited to dive into. [Man, this is so key for job seekers and if you want to get ahead in your career, if you want that promotion, if you want to get that job, and you want to feel GOOD doing it. Then this is your episode]Today I brought on Fred Joyal, a #1 Amazon Bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur, and business advisor.Along with a lucrative career in advertising and marketing, Fred co-founded the most successful dentist referral service in the country, 1-800-DENTIST, where he created an exceptional culture for his 250 employees. He has written two books on marketing for his industry, and has now published his third book, Superbold, teaching a systematic way to cultivate the superpower of boldness.He once beat Sir Richard Branson in chess and was also a question on Jeopardy! He is an avid cyclist, a below-average tennis player, and an even worse golfer.So as you can see, Fred is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggl

Today I brought on the legendary Madeline Mann. Madeline Mann is an HR & Recruiting leader who has built an audience of over half a million people and is known for her award-winning job search YouTube Channel, Self Made Millennial. Mann’s career coaching programs have led to thousands of success stories, and her work has been featured on ABC, Bloomberg, New York Times, and more. The Self Made Millennial was named a Top 5 Career Youtube Channel by Career Karma, and she currently has the #2 Career-Focused TikTok channel, second only to Gary V. himself.So let’s talk about interviews. Because there’s so much more than meets the eye when it’s game time and you’re answering interview questions. ResourcesGet a professionally written resume from our expert writers at Let’s Eat, Grandma (Podcast listeners get $70 off!)The “Tell Me About Yourself” Worksheet.Subscribe to Madeline's Youtube Channel, Self Made MillenialCheck out Madeline's WebsiteFollow Madeline on LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chr

Alright, listen: are you not getting the results you want with your job search? Is your drive to get what you want just not there anymore? We’re going to have a different minisode than usual where I cover something a little bit different - being in the peak mental state you need to land a job and be successful in business or wherever you’re looking to grow in. And this is possibly the most important thing that you should have in life to drive your success. Because I could talk to you all day about getting your resume past the ATS or how to have an attractive LinkedIn photo, but if your mind isn’t there, then you won’t do the best job with your resume or your LinkedIn profile. You’ll get there slower or worse, you’ll end up with the wrong job because you lacked the mental clarity. Today’s all about mental clarity because it’s something I’m passionate about. And at the end of the day, I want you to feel good. Follow us:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow Chris&nb

Today I brought on Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, the founder of the Career Rebel Academy.Dr. Carol Parker Walsh is an award-winning certified career and personal brand strategist. She’s also an executive coach, A TEDx presenter, author, international keynote, and member of Forbes Coaches Council and Newsweek’s Expert Forum.Carol leverages her J.D., Ph.D., and multiple certifications, along with her experience as an attorney to help driven female professionals and entrepreneurs do the meaningful work they’re meant to do in the world -- all this without sacrificing their years of success, hard work, and income.Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaBe part of the Career Rebel Academy nowJoin Carol’s free masterclass “Unplugged” nowConnect with Carol on LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today is all about the LinkedIn recommendation! Maybe you’ve been dying to have a LinkedIn profile that stands out from the rest so you can start getting engagement with people who will propel your career forward. Maybe you want to get reached out to by recruiters. We’ll today we’re going to talk about what kinds of LinkedIn recommendations will drive your career forward -- but how to actually go out and get them. By and large, having a solid LinkedIn profile is one of the best ways to differentiate yourself from others because the vast majority of profiles do not have solid recommendations. And I mean most. Follow us:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less. Today, we’re getting tactical and if you’re someone with solid career experience, then I’m going to show you exactly how to leverage that experience on a resume to beat out those without the experience. For this episode specifically, we’ll be zooming in on the key achievements section and sharing with you how to write one tactfully. Follow us:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I brought on Dr. Tega Edwin, founder of Her Career Doctor. She founded this company with a strong vision to help women who are unhappy at work get clarity about who they are so they can find a fulfilling career that allows them to live on purpose, thrive in their zone of genius, and get paid a value-aligned salary. With a rich background, her advice comes with great weight. Her qualifications include a PhD in Counselor Education, a certification in Salary Negotiation, and she’s even a licensed professional counselor. You can find her on LinkedIn as Mary Tega Edwin, PhD, LPC and she’s on Twitter and Instagram as @hercareerdoctorResources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaLearn more about Dr. Tega Edwin at HerCareerDoctor.comConnect with Dr. Tega Edwin on LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What does power really mean? How does it affect you as a job seeker? Did we fail the job application because of lack of power?Today, I brought on Tiziana Casciaro, a Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the Rotman School of Management of the University of Toronto. Tiziana Casciaro’s research on interpersonal and organizational networks and power dynamics has received distinguished scientific achievement awards from the Academy of Management and has been covered in the New York Times, CNN, Fortune, and TIME.She advises organizations and professionals across industries and has been recognized by Thinkers50 as a management thinker most likely to shape the future of how organizations are managed and led. She just recently released a book called Power, for All: How It Really Works and Why It's Everyone's BusinessSo as you can see, Tiziana is perfect for this episode, and this episode is going to help you figure out where and how to find your power so you can land and thrive in your dream job. Re

Sonal Bahl is an experienced HR Director and Career Strategist with a career spanning nearly two decades in senior HR positions.She lived and worked in Chile, Belgium, France, India, and Uruguay. Sonal helped recruit, build and evolve highly talented teams for large companies like GE & PwC, midsize family-owned firms, and startups. She reviewed over 250,000 resumes and conducted over 5000 interviewsSonal worked with CEOs and executive committees, and also with front-line employees.This gives her a unique vantage point to help you with your career, no matter what situation you find yourself in now.She holds an MBA from INSEAD, one of the leading business schools in the world. But what’s most exciting is that she has been through challenges as a job seeker. You’ll hear from someone who has been there before as a job seeker and who was able to implement best practices to land 5 job offers during a recession. You’ll hear stories that bring those practices to life we will cover during this episode. R

 Do spelling mistakes matter in your resume?Today, I’m going to talk about spelling mistakes in your resume and give you a quick strategy you can implement to make sure your resume is free of all spelling mistakes.Before we launch, I’d love it if you could hit subscribe no matter what platform you’re on. I release episodes EVERY MONDAY and switch things up every other week with an epic guest in the career coaching space. Follow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlightsGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, Grandma See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 we have a minisode where I distill resume life lessons in 10 minutes or less. Today’s topic is SO important because, without it, there’s a good chance that someone’s going to throw your resume in the trash. Follow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlightsGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, Grandma See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mental health is such an important issue because let’s be honest, the job search is tough. As a major transition, it can be one of the most stressful parts of life, and too many people are putting the focus on landing that next dream job and not enough focus on themselves. The result is often that we end up with more stress, and the job search can be prolonged even delaying our long term career happiness. Let’s turn that around today, by bringing the topic of wellbeing and mental health to the spotlight. My amazing guest today is Kyle Elliott, the founder and career coach behind CaffeinatedKyle.com. As a result of working with Kyle, senior managers and executives have landed jobs at Facebook, LinkedIn, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and nearly every other Fortune 100/500 company you can think of. They have also found happiness. With over a quarter of a million followers on LinkedIn, Kyle was awarded as a Top Job Search Expert to Follow on the platform. A trusted career expert, Kyle’s words have been fea

It may come as no surprise that the Applicant Tracking Systems or ATS is one of the most common concerns for job seekers. For that same reason, it’s one of the top topics with surrounding misconceptions being perpetuated by professionals in the resume writing industry. Well we’re here to team up with a LinkedIn Top voice and superstar to start busting some myths. Kamara Toffolo is a resume writer, LinkedIn consultant, and job search strategist who helps her clients worldwide DARE to do work differently! Kamara has worked with high-achieving professionals from Canada, USA, UK, Australia, Japan, India, UAE, and Brazil, to name a few. Kamara was recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in 2020. She has been featured in major media including Forbes, Business Insider, Inc., The Wharton School Business Radio, and LinkedIn News among others. So let’s get you the downright truth about the ATS, and by the end of this episode, we’re hoping that all of you will become insiders for how the system really works. R

Maybe you feel underpaid and you want to ask for that raise. Or maybe you’re looking for that next job and you want to come to the table ready to negotiate with your hiring manager. In this episode, we’re not only going to cover the best questions you should think about in preparing but also how to manage the actual conversation. Whether you’re at the table or in the Zoom meeting, you’ll feel much more confident and ready to step up and actually land that dream compensation that you’ve been waiting for. My next guest is someone who has done just that with her own clients. Claudia Miller is a bilingual Career Coach & Host of her own Podcast 'Roadmap To The Executive Suite'. She helps serious professionals secure dream jobs, with dream salaries, at their dream companies -- including fast-growing startups, rockstar midsize companies, and Fortune 500 and Tech Giants. It should come as no surprise that she also helps her clients negotiate salary increases of up to $50,000. Business Insider names

 In today’s minisode, I’m going to cover 5 ways to impress recruiters with your LinkedIn Profile. Here they are:1. Upload a Professional-Looking Headshot2. Write a Strong Headline3. Tell a Story in your About section4. Get Recommendations and Endorsements5. Post, Post, PostFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.