Agile Unemployment: Normalizing the Way We Talk About Being Out of Work

Being out of work is overwhelming for anyone but especially so if you are an immigrant. The usual challenges of unemployment are made harder through the additional obstacles of language barriers, cultural differences, and most significantly, lack of social support. In a very special episode of the Agile Unemployment podcast join host Sabina Sulat and guest Nidal Khaznadar, founder of ChinUpp as th...

When an organization lays off a large number of staff, their balance sheets see immediate relief. In the short run, companies save on the employees' salary and benefits, but who is tracking the figures for the long run? Few if any companies track the long-term effects of letting go of staff, but by far the greatest area impacted by less staff is the breakdown of the organization's relationship wit...

Is the ideal of perfection the main reason we either are afraid to start something or the reason we quit? And if you find yourself stuck in a moment, how do you get out of it? Join podcast hosts and comrades, Sabina Sulat and Alistair Barton as they discuss the trap of perfection and brainstorm strategies to focus on progress rather than perfection. Part Master Class and part conversation between...

How great would it be to have inside knowledge about the job search? Wouldn't you love to know the true meaning behind the questions you are asked in an interview, or better yet, how to respond? This episode brings you those perks and more. Join Agile Unemployment host Sabina Sulat as she sits down again with Emily the Recruiter. Sabina and Emily discuss the current and confusing job market and wh...

Not only can you have fun while you are out of work, but your well-being and resilience depend upon it! Did you realize that FUN is the antidote to recovering from Burnout and building resilience? Did you know that one in four adults report feeling burnout but that number increases exponentially among the unemployed? Join host Sabina Sulat as she interviews Dr. Mike Rucker, author of the bestselli...

Do you find yourself seeking perfection in your job search only to be overwhelmed by the idea that you will never reach it? Does losing (or finding) the perfect job hold you back in your quest to go back to work? Does the fear of not being the perfect candidate stop you from applying for your dream job? At one time or another, we are all haunted by perfection, but that shouldn't stop us from going...

Family gatherings can be difficult, especially when you are out of work. Add the holidays into the mix and the pressure is off the charts. Podcast host, Sabina Sulat offers ways to handle the holidays when you are out of work and shares a bit of holiday cheer. You won't want to miss this very special podcast. 

If you had the chance to ask a recruiter anything, what would you ask them? Host Sabina Sulat sits down with a SHRM certified recruiter, Emily M. to get the scoop on all things recruiting. Join these two workplace experts as they cover topics ranging from salary transparency, thank you note etiquette, how to negotiate your job offer, and what the recruiting process looks like from the other side o...

Ever wonder why when you read about the unemployment rate it doesn't quite match up to other news items such as the economy? Do you feel disheartened or frustrated when you read or hear that the unemployment rate is low but after a year, you still can't find a job? It isn't you! The job statistics reported by the US Department of Labor are not only antiquated but also leave out critical sections o...

Practicing self-care when you are out of work is a double-edged sword. You finally have the time to spend on yourself but guilt and financial issues plus your need to find a new job are just some of the roadblocks to focusing on you. Proper self-care can reverse or prevent burnout and build your resilience. Burnout, the need for self-care, and the dangers of over-practicing self-care are just a fe...

Instead of letting losing your job define you, let it be the moment that decides you! Think about turning crisis into empowerment by making it the opportunity to align who you are with what you do. Join host Sabina Sulat as she and personal branding expert and owner of Brandwise Media, Kait LeDonne talk about the steps of developing a personal brand that allows you to show up not as how you want t...

Loss is the hallmark of losing your job. You not only lose income and benefits, but you can also lose your confidence, your identity, and security. One of the best ways to bounce back after losing your job is to ensure you don't lose trust in yourself. In this episode of Agile Unemployment, host Sabina Sulat has an honest conversation with guest, career coach Adam Piandes about why it is so import...

Rejection is a part of any job search, but rejection from a job application or interview does not have to be a roadblock, it can just as easily be only a detour. Rejection can even be the game changer that gets you to that dream job you've been working toward. In this episode of the Agile Unemployment podcast, host Sabina Sulat, talks through ways to go into the job search prepared to handle redir...

How do you handle your healthcare when you are out of work, or afraid of losing your job? In this episode host Sabina Sulat leverages her vast healthcare knowledge and former experience as a contractor with the federal Department of Health and Human Services. Inspired by her recent healthcare crisis she guides listeners through:  Handling insurance after losing your job Explains the tangle that is...

In this bonus episode celebrating the first anniversary of the launch of Agile Unemployment, Sabina shares what led up to the launch of the book including how her network and "village" supported the accomplishment, what has happened since the launch of the book, and what the future holds for her and the Agile Unemployment community. 

Host Sabina Sulat welcomes keynote speaker and author of Own Your Career, Own Your Life, Andy Storch to discuss the importance of Networking. Andy and Sabina also discuss how to make the mind-shift that what happens to you can also be the thing that happens for you so that you can begin the career and life you want and deserve. 

Few people need the support of friends more than someone who is out of work. But so often our friends and loved ones feel just as helpless in our unemployment as we do and have no idea of what to do to ease our pain. In this episode of Agile Unemployment, Host Sabina Sulat takes a look at how the friend dynamic works when someone is out of work and gives some practical advice for supporting your f...

A must-listen podcast for anyone starting a new job! Congratulations! You did it-- you got a job. Before you go back to work, Sabina offers proven advice on the things you need to do in your personal life so that when you go to work you can focus on your job and return to work your best possible self.  Sabina covers how to successfully negotiate your start date; how to take care of your personal o...

There are so many myths and misconceptions about unemployment compensation. In this episode, host Sabina Sulat breaks down the basics of unemployment insurance explaining why everyone who is out of work needs to apply and how it can unlock additional benefits that can save you thousands of dollars and get you back to work more resilient than ever. 

In this initial episode, Sabina shares her unemployment experience and why it is now her mission to normalize the conversations we have about unemployment. Sabina has written the book, Agile Unemployment, to help others who have lost their jobs.  Sabina can be contacted on LinkedIn .

In this episode, Sabina reviews the first five things you must do when you lose your job as well as the one mistake not to make. She goes into detail as to why each item on her Must Do List is so important and how not to make that one crucial mistake. 

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) can be the difference between your resume making it to the recruiter's inbox or you receiving a canned Thank You for Applying email. But once your resume passes the virtual gatekeeper, does it have what it takes to catch the eye of a busy recruiter? In this episode, Sabina explains APSs and how to beat them. She also gives some simple yet effective tips to help you...