Leg Job Seeker's Podcast

Today, I brought on Dr. Margie Warrell, Founder of Global Courage. Dr. Margie Warrell draws on her background in Fortune 500 business, coaching and psychology to embolden people to lead themselves and others to better outcomes. Margie is a highly sought after keynote speaker and expert, having worked with organizations such as Salesforce, NASA, L’Oreal, among other well-known companies. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of Forbes School of Business & Technology.The titles of her other books, Find Your Courage, Stop Playing Safe, Brave, and Make Your Mark reflect her deep passion for emboldening people to lead braver more purposeful lives. In 2010, Margie founded Global Courage to advance more women to decision-making tables. She is a Women’s Economic Forum honoree and Ambassador for Women in Global Business and Google’s Womenwill program. Margie is also the mother of four intrepid teenage children and enjoys sharing adventures with them and her husband Andrew of 25 years—most recently, summi

Compromise. It's a word we've heard repeated so many times in the job seeker community. Should I compromise so I can just land something good already? In today's episode, we tackle the mentality that you need to have in order to end up where you need to be. To tackle this question today, I'm tapping Clara Chorley. For over a decade, Clara has coached hundreds of experienced professionals into fulfilling careers where they’re valued and have meaningful influence and impact.   Clara’s unique international background spans 5 continents and 48 countries working with professionals from humanitarian, business, and multiple Fortune 100 companies. She is a career coach, TEDx presenter, and author of TURN: 4 Steps to Clarity in Your Career.Follow 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.

Perhaps you have the following questions running through your mind: What if I feel like my skill set has been diluted by working for a smaller company, and I want to go bigger? If I'm a jack of all trades and a master of none, then how can I go into those specialized dream jobs that I am targeting. Maybe you feel the same way, and maybe you're letting it affect your confidence as you apply for these jobs. Maybe your strategy isn't yielding results. Well earlier this week, we hosted an AMA where a brave job seeker asked that very question, and we had our partner Clara Chorley answer this. For over a decade, Clara Chorley has coached hundreds of experienced professionals into fulfilling careers where they’re valued and have meaningful influence and impact.   Clara’s unique international background spans 5 continents and 48 countries working with professionals from humanitarian, business, and multiple Fortune 100 companies. She is a career coach, TEDx presenter,

If you’ve ever read a job description, you are well aware of the list of requirements and recommendations that companies want to see in their candidates. They’ve done their homework already. Have you? Today you’ll learn why having this mentality is so powerful in your job search and how to make such a perspective shift so you can get better results in your career. Today I brought on Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting. Not only is he an expert in the field, but he’s also a friend of mine based here in Austin, Texas -- where we are here recording this in front of a live audience. Dr. Benjamin Ritter is a leadership and empowerment coach with an incredible amount of speaking experiences under his belt, including a Tedx Talk on finding purpose at work. He’s a national speaker, podcaster, author, consultant, mentor, teacher, and he’s passionate about guiding others in finding, creating, and sustaining a career they love. I look up to Ben, and that’s one of the reasons why

Today, I just want to make a quick point about cover letters. If you want that dream job...I mean if you really really want it and they offer the best benefits and you would be super motivated and happy there... then the best thing that you could possibly do is communicate is this one message.  Follow usFollow 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 Lezlie Garr. If you’re at a point in your job search where you’re asking ‘why am I still not getting any interviews even after making this darn good resume?’ then take a seat back and listen to this episode! We’ve got all kinds of techniques and strategies lined up for today’s episode.Lezlie is a Master Resume Writer and Career Transition Coach who helps values-driven professionals shift out of soul-sucking jobs and into meaningful work that aligns with their principles.She works with top-performers and high-achievers who are truly dedicated to improving the people and operations around them. Her goal is to empower job seekers with the clarity and confidence they need to skyrocket their job search and boldly step into the next chapter of their careers.So as you can see, Lezlie is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you understand how to have a positive, holistic job search from the resume to your networking strategy. Resources:Get more help on your applic

Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less. Today I’m going to answer the question: what is a pain letter, and how can you use one in your job search?Follow usFollow 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 answer commonly asked resume questions in 10 minutes or less. Today that question is: “Why is my application getting rejected?” We’ll cover that with some top reasons, and I’ll give you some practical solutions to start getting noticed.Follow usFollow 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.

Maybe you want that promotion. You want that title with more responsibility. Perhaps you are aiming for that manager role -- that director or VP role for that firm you like. This is your episode.  To speak on this topic, I brought on Career & Leadership Development Expert, Kimberly Cummings.Kimberly is an accomplished speaker and podcast host whose mission is to empower women and people of color in the workplace. Her personal and professional development company, Manifest Yourself, LLC, provides in-person and virtual workshops, trainings, and coaching to professionals looking to lead a dynamic career and life. Kimberly has had the opportunity to speak to and create workshops for many organizations, including the New Jersey Conference for Women, Princeton University and National Sales Network, among others. She is also on the Board of Directors for The Power of You Teens organization. Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning into a Career You’ll Love is her first book. What’s holding you bac

In today's episode, I interviewed top-rated resume writers in my company who were producing great work and wowing clients. These are real resume writers who work weekly -- even daily -- to create resumes that get their clients results. I asked them about their process, what their secret sauce was, and even mistakes they've made when writing resumes. I believe you'll hear some great answers and learn something you didn't know before. Please enjoy this special episode of the Career Warrior Podcast. Follow usFollow 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 discuss four rituals that you can use to have a successful job search. I expect that these tips will not only equip you for success but will also make you feel more fulfilled and strong when embarking on this part of your journey. The aim would be to land the right job for you faster, but also to arm you with some rituals that you can take even past the job search stage. By following these suggestions, I also believe you will protect yourself from the negative emotions that may come from job seekers (depression, loneliness, anxiety), but you’ll come out a better person as a result.Basing this off of some personal things that I know have helped me -- well actually most of this stuff I’ve done myself Follow usFollow 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’re going to expose some of the tackiest and counterproductive gimmicks that job seekers are using in this day and age. If you’re using these gimmicks, you’ll become aware that they are gimmicks so you can stop doing them. If you’re not, you’ll know never to try it or at least be entertained by this episode. Lastly, I’ll give you a substitute for what to do instead that is grounded in good resume writing principles. Follow usFollow 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.

To tackle the often nebulous topic of values,  I brought on the legendary Scott Miller. Recruited by Dr. Stephen Covey’s team, Scott built a 25-year career in the world’s most respected and influential leadership development firm serving in nearly every role imaginable. Keep in mind that this is the same firm and same Stephen Covey that is behind The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleScott currently serves as the Special Advisor on thought leadership for Franklin Covey and is the host of their weekly podcast series, On Leadership with Scott Miller. Scott is also the host of FranklinCovey’s monthly bookclub on Bookclub.com that debuted last April 2021. Additionally, Scott is the prolific author of numerous books, writes a column for Inc. Magazine, and keynotes for clients around the world.Scott believes that messes can lead to successes, and that’s one reason why I’m excited to bring him on the show! If you’re looking for a way to ignite that professional and career genius within you, then this is the ep

We’ll cover some things you likely haven’t heard of --- and we’ll take some of this episode to talk about how to handle this if you are either shy or introverted. If you’ve found that you’re getting to the interview stage but just aren’t making the cut, then you’ll want to listen to this episode.My next guest is Bogdan Zlatkov, a Senior Content Marketing Manager, ex-LinkedIn Insider, and author of the Ultimate Guide to Job Hunting, which climbed the SEO rankings to reach the #1 spot for similar searches on Google. As the founder of GrowthHackYourCareer, Bogdan has helped over 28,000 job seekers find their dream jobs using proven strategies he has tested himself. He works with award-winning coaches, best-selling authors, and Forbes-Council members to uncover the best job search tips that will get you hired faster.When he isn't helping job seekers, Bogdan enjoys surfing the California coast, running around with his two dogs, and working on his vintage motorcycle. Being an introverted job hunter isn’t easy,

We're going to talk about how people search for you as a candidate and how to tailor your resume to get results. We'll talk about ATS software. And we'll cover hot topics such as:How can I tailor my resume without spending 20 hours on each version? How specific should I get? Does my resume always go through the ATS? How does the ATS work? How many keywords should I look to include? Enjoy the episode!Follow usFollow 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.

Diversity and inclusion are terms that are thrown around so much by corporations in 2021, but what does that actually mean? How does it all actually impact your job search? Well, today we are going to dive into both of these heavy-hitting questions during today’s episode. Whether or not you are a person of color, a job seeker or a recruiter, this episode will prove useful because my guest is sure to bring insights today that you hadn’t yet thought of. Ashish Kaushal, my next guest, is the founder of Consciously Unbiased, a grassroots movement and organization promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. He is also the CEO of HireTalent, a nationwide contingent staffing firm focused on diversity staffing in Procurement, Human Resources, Healthcare, Clinical / Scientific, Finance, and Technology.Prior to founding Consciously Unbiased and HireTalent, Ashish worked at an internet incubator and venture capital firm focused on the retail and fashion industry, which funded startups and joint ventures.&nb

In this episode, we will go over the different parts of a resume and show you how to make those sections strong. We'll cover questions such as: Should I include every skill that I have on my resume? Should my education section come first? How do I make my bullet points stand out? Should I include hobbies and interests?Follow usFollow 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 Steve Folland, Founder of Being Freelance and an Expert Video & Audio Content Producer.Steve made the career change from a full-time role in radio to self-employed life back in 2013 so he could have the flexibility to work around his kids.Six years ago he started the Being Freelance podcast which has since spawned a community and a course to help others start successful freelance careers. He also co-hosts the award-winning Doing It For The Kids podcast - a fun Q&A for those parents freelancing 'with kids in the mix.Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaEager to kickstart your freelancing career? Go to Being Freelance now!Reach out to Steve at steve@beingfreelance.comFollow usFollow 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. Jasmine Escalera, one of Jobscan's 2021 Top Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn. Dr. Jasmine Escalera is a confidence coach and career strategist for women of color. She has proven coaching programs that help her clients beat self-doubt so they can own their worth and boss-up in their careers or business.Jasmine earned her BS in Biochemistry from Pace University and PhD in Pharmacology from Yale. She is an experienced executive level Program and Operations Director with a passion for designing research programs that increase the quality of life and healthcare options for underserved populations. So as you can see, Dr. Escalera is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with regaining your sense of self and confidence in your career. Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaConnect with Jasmine on LinkedInFollow Jasmine on Instagram and learn how to own your career!Follow usFollow 

In today's episode, we tackle one of the major difficulties in writing a standout resume: including numbers. Listen to this episode to understand why you should include numbers, how to find them, and where to include them in the resume. Follow usFollow 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.