Caffeinate Your Career: Coffee and Conversation with Career and Financial Experts

People often blame their resume for not getting them jobs. It's not the resume that's the problem. It's you! Now before you get defensive or click away; stick with me. This isn’t about blaming you. It’s about helping you fix what’s actually holding you back. Join Jason Hopper & guest host talent acquisition specialist Scott Butnick when they discuss job search strategies beyond the...

If your job hunting, and your process is to sit at the laptop and apply to jobs, you may want to rethink yourstrategy. Join Jason Hopper & guest host talent acquisition specialist Scott Butnick when they discuss why applying online rarely works, and whatdoes! You'll learn the illusion of the online application, the competition factor, and how to build relationships to gethired!

Most resumes fail not because of font or margins, but they are not clear. Is your resume communicating value? Join Jason Hopper and guest host talent acquisition specialist Scott Butnick when they talk resumes! You'll learn how to create a clean format, ATS compliance, and what actually makes a resume work!

Are you overqualified? Is it a real barrier… or just a convenient excuse employers use? Join Jason Hopper & guest host talent acquisition specialist Scott Butnick when they discuss what it means to be "overqualified." You'll learn what the term means, the employer's perspective, and how to overcome the overqualified label.

Are you working your dream job? If you think having a the most wonderful job in the world is a fantasy, you're wrong! Join Jason Hopper & guest host Jill Tokumoto, Ph. D. when they break down the steps to grab your dream job! You'll learn how to showcase your skills, research professionals who inspire you, and create a map to your dream job.

Job Search is hard! It's important to be up to date on what tacticsare working in 2026. Join Jason Hopper and guest host job search specialist Jim Warner when they talk job search hacks for 2026! You'll learn proof of work skills, how to stand out, and how to create an effective job search plan.

Cyber crime is a business and personal risk. It's everyone's responsibility to be proactive Join Jason Hopper & guest host AI builder and IT specialist DJ Yoes when they discuss cyber security You'll learn common cyber threats to watch out for, how to create strong passwords, and why humans are the biggest securityrisk!

Stress is something we all have. Especially in the job search! So how can you manage or reduce it? Join Jason Hopper when he discusses how to reduce stress in your job search You'll learn how to identify stress triggers, how to set boundaries, and create a simple reset routine.

Employers sometimes need help with hiring. And staffing companies have expert recruiters to assist. Join Jason Hopper guest host Joe E. Nañez CEO and star recruiter at Ascend Talent Partners LLC when they discuss why companies hire staffing agencies. You'll learn what staffing companies actually do, how they attract top talent, and the benefits of working with a staffing agency.

So you got the interview? Yay! But how are your presentation skills? Are you telling memorable stories? Join Jason Hopper and guest host Sandi Knight, who is a career coach and job strategist when they discuss sharpening your interview presentation skills. You'll learn how to remain confident, how to structure answers, and how to bring the energy!

Job hunting is hard! Are you using the best resources for your search? Do you know all the resources available? Join Jason Hopper and guest host Sandi (Sandra) Knight, SPHR, MPM, ACC who is a career coach and job strategist when they discuss job search resources! You'll learn what resources are best, where you can get help in your job search, and how to upskill.

Have you ever wondered how recruiters work? Why do they choose one candidate over another? Or how many jobs are they trying to fill? Do they work all the time for their clients? Join Jason Hopper and guest host Joe E. Nañez CEO and star recruiter at Ascend Talent Partners LLC when they discuss the recruiting process. You'll learn what recruiters do, how they source candidates, and how the hiri...

You aced the interview, but when should you follow up? Join Jason Hopper when he discusses following up during the interview process. You'll learn why follow up matters, the thank you window, and how to not be a pest!

Everything in the interview went great, but then you never heard back from the employer! You got ghosted!! 👻 Join Jason Hopper when he talks about ghosting and what to do about it! You'll learn what ghosting looks like in today's market, red flags that ghosting may be coming, and what steps to take next.

LinkedIn is great for building your network, andcreating your brand. But is it working for you? Join Jason Hopper when he discusses how to optimize your LinkedIn profile. You'll learn types of content to post, how toconnect with others and how to make your profile pop!

Debt is often more psychological than it is financial. Join Jason Hopper & guest host Brenda Butnick when they discuss the psychology of debt. You will learn your money beliefs, emotional triggers that can lead to debt, and how to become healthier mentally by chipping away at your debt

Losing a job can be traumatic! There are a range of emotions and thoughts to work through. Join Jason Hopper when he discusses the psychology of job loss. You'll learn how to identify self worth, avoid psychologic traps, and healthy coping strategies.

There is a lot of competition in the job search market. So how do you stand out? Adopt an entrepreneurial mindset! Join Jason Hopper & guest host Daniel Yoes when they discuss the entrepreneurial mindset when it comes to job search. You'll learn how to spot opportunities, how to take calculated risks, and what it takes to be the CEO of your job search!

Does your job search have a process? What is the difference between job search strategy versus tactics? Join Jason Hopper and guest host Daniel Yoes when they discuss strategy vs. tactics. You'll the difference between them, why people confuse the two, and how to build a job search plan that gets results.

If you are on the job hunt, you may be curious about how hiring managers make decisions. Join Jason Hopper & guest host Daniel Yoes when they discuss interview tips from a hiring manager's point of view. Daniel is an IT hiring manager, and has some great tips on how to successfully interview. You'll learn how to tell problem solving stories, why managers choose candidates, and how to c...

Job search tactics are going to change from year to year. What can you expect to see in 2026? Join Jason Hopper when he discusses job search trends for 2026! You'll learn how to showcase skills, what industries are most competitive, and why employee value proposition matters.

AI is changing how employers are interviewing. You may wonder, how do I best work with AI to succeed in my interview? Join Jason Hopper and guest host Scott Butnick when they discuss how companies us AI in the interview process, and how you can best position yourself to be successful in an AI interview! You'll learn how AI is gamifying the interview, AI generated scoring rubrics, and optimizin...

So you got the offer!! Yay! But the salary they came back with was lower than you expected. Boo! How do you ask for more money? Join Jason Hopper and guest host Scott Butnick when they discuss salary negotiation. You'll learn how to show your value, how to arrive at a base salary, and when do you bring up the final offer?

Our final episode in our Recruiter Series! On the job hunt, you are going to be working with a recruiter. Join Jason Hopper and guest host Scott Butnick when they discuss how to work with a recruiter! You'll learn how to be responsive, how to accept feedback, and how the recruiter can be your best ally in your job search.

We're back with part 2 of our Recruiter series! Sometimes relationships are cloudy, and you're not sure what to expect. This happens with job search as well. Join Jason Hopper & guest host Scott Butnick when they discuss what to expect from a recruiter! You'll learn how recruiters match candidates to jobs, why they should be prepping you, and what goes on during the offer stage of...