Career Warrior Podcast

Today I brought on Michael Zipursky, co-founder of Consulting Success . Michael is the bestselling author of 3 books on consulting and has spent the last 20 years building consulting businesses and advising companies like Panasonic, Financial Times, Dow Jones and Royal Bank. Over 7,000 consultants have learned from his programs on how to build a successful consulting practice.  Why you will w...

Today’s discussion is all about what to include on that pesky LinkedIn headline -- especially if you are unemployed.  Resources Mentioned Follow Chris on LinkedIn Answer the question: Why 'Seeking Opportunities'​ Should Never Be Your LinkedIn Headline Check out: One LinkedIn Employee’s Insider Tips For Job Searching On The Sly Check  Career Warrior Podcast  on Instagram Subscribe to...

Today’s discussion is all about what skills to include on your resume! We’ll tackle how exactly to narrow down that skills list -- and where to include them on your resume.  Don’t just select the skills that you’ve worked with and that have helped you in the past; go for the strengths that are going to help propel your career forward. Resources Mentioned Check  Career Warrior Podcast&nbs...

The year was 2017. I had been a few years out of college, and I had just over a year ago decided to take the leap to travel the world and then go full force on the very business that my brother and I started. I had decided to commit to my dream and where my gifts lied. The purpose of this episode is to inspire you and let you know that change is possible even if it involves a transition job. Today...

Today I brought on Phillip Migyanko, Director of Student Success at Happen to Your Career!  In his early career, Phillip grew up working in a family-owned business within the waste management industry– where he used to literally pick up trash in Southern Ohio. After graduating from college, he completed his tenure working multiple HR and Recruiting jobs in the manufacturing and tech spaces.&n...

Today, we’re bringing Matt Zinman back on to discuss job seeking during COVID as well as how you can use informational interviews to land your next best opportunity.  Matt Zinman is a difference-maker devoted to personally enriching the lives of at least 100 million people by 2025. His new book, Z-isms : Insights to Live By, is based on his experiences as an entrepreneur, athlete, single pare...

Today I brought on Phillip Migyanko, Director of Student Success at Happen to Your Career!  In his early career, Phillip grew up working in a family-owned business within the waste management industry– where he used to literally pick up trash in Southern Ohio. After graduating from college, he completed his tenure working multiple HR and Recruiting jobs in the manufacturing and tech spaces.&n...

Today, I’m going to tell you what my actual resume writing process was back when I used to write resumes for my company. You’d probably love to listen to this if you’re a resume writer, recruiter, or even a hard working DIY job seeker who wants an awesome resume to land more interviews.  Back when our company was much smaller, I used to write a good amount of the resumes that we sold. We have...

Today, we’re going to talk about crafting targeted content to help you land your dream job. We’ll discuss why this fun job seeking method can be so helpful, and we’ll give you some methods that you can take away to get yourself out there.  Today I brought on Justin Nguyen. Justin is the Founder of GetChoGrindUp, a movement to help students navigate their way through college. He is also the ho...

Should your LinkedIn Match your Resume? What if you have an employment gap? How do you write your resume if you’re entering a new field? These are some of the questions we answer in today’s episode, and we’ll be giving you tactical advice with 15 year HR Professional and resume writer Matt Warzel. Resources Mentioned in Show: Check out MJW Careers to learn about Matt’s services Connect with Matt W...

Today I brought on Matthew Warzel, Founder of MJW Careers. Matt CPRW is a certified resume writer, career coach and outplacement expert with over 15 years in Human Resources and career advancement techniques. He provides assistance to companies in transition from downsizes to buyouts as well as individual job seekers needing to advance their careers. Matt has a long history working in Human R...

For today's minisode, I brought Kris Holmes back to discuss practical tips and considerations for rocking your next video interview. We cover mistakes as well as strategies that job seekers can use for their next video interview. Kris is an executive recruiter and partner at O’Connell Group, a leading executive search firm in consumer marketing and market research. She also wrote the newly release...

Today, we’re going to talk about your strengths.  Listen: I don’t care who you are or where you’re at in your career. You have so much value to offer the world--and an incredible amount of potential based on your gifts. You have the chance to step into a role that fits you, one that you love, and one that you can thrive in. If any of that interests you, then you need to learn from this episod...

Today, we’re going to talk about how a thank you note can help you win your interview. How to write a good thank you note Create your short and sweet template. Go back before the interview and make sure to flip the script a little bit Call back to one specific thing that only could have happened in your interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I brought on James Sinclair, CEO and Co-Founder of EnterpriseAlumni. As the market leading Alumni and Retiree Engagement Platform, EnterpriseAlumni powers the corporate alumni networks of the world’s largest companies, leveraging this vast untapped pool of people for talent, sales, marketing and community. James has a background in large enterprise innovation, having worked for companies inc...

Today, I’m choosing to support those who feel like quitting their jobs. I’ll be covering how to gracefully quit your job, and I’ll also cover some special considerations about quitting during the pandemic. So how do you do it? The pandemic: to quit or not to quit? Resources Mentioned in Show: Why Do People Quit Their Jobs, Exactly? Entrepreneur.com article featuring Kanika Tolver Career Rehab by K...

Today I brought on Kris McGuigan , founder of Professional Courage. In founding Professional Courage , Kris translated 15 years of corporate success into a targeted mission: empowering high potentials to step up and stand out in the marketplace. Kris is distinguished as a Board Certified Coach with 200+ hours of training alongside some of the industry’s top experts. She also holds the prestigious...

Today’s discussion is all about what experience to include on your resume! How far back should your resume go? What should you include? What about ageism? Chris tackles these questions in this short and sweet minisode so you can increase your chances of landing the interview. Closing: Follow Chris on LinkedIn Read the blog mentioned in the episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Today, we’re going to talk about boosting your mood for your job search.  Today, I brought on the magnificent Matt Zinman. Matt is a difference-maker devoted to personally enriching the lives of at least 100 million people by 2025. His new book, Z-isms : Insights to Live By, is based on his experiences as an entrepreneur, athlete, single parent, caregiver and nonprofit founder. Matt is also t...

Today’s episode is called “Try This Recommendation out for Your Job Search” We will cover how to write a solid LinkedIn recommendation and why this can help you in your job search.  Resources mentioned in episode A Theory of Reciprocity Blog Article on Writing a LinkedIn Recommendation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to talk about how to land a job in an economic downturn.  Ladies and gentlemen, my goal with this episode is not to scare you, in fact the goal is quite the opposite. By listening to this episode, you’ll gain more hope for your future, and you’ll walk away with some actionable tips and insights that will help you land a job no matter what the current situation is. But you n...

Today, we sat down with several job seekers who did all the interviewing! You’ll hear a clip from one of our Ask-Me-Anything virtual events. These are some of the best questions that job seekers are asking that you should make sure to ask yourself as you apply for jobs. Enjoy! Resources: Join Austin Job Seekers Meetup Group Leave us a rating for a shout out on a future episode! Hosted on Acast. Se...

Today, we’re going to go in depth in personal about embarking on a new career path! Today I brought on Da’Rell Bratton, one of the stars of Making It Balance , a new career exploration documentary premiering on PBS and public television stations. Filmed and produced by Roadtrip Nation and made possible by the Center for Audit Quality, this documentary follows 3 young adults as they embark on a cro...

Today, we’re going to talk about whether or not you should have a functional resume. This resume format is also known as the skills-based resume and is used in some cases when we apply for jobs. You’ll hear a clip from one of our Ask-Me-Anything virtual events -- and hear us summarize our viewpoint on it at the end of this short and sweet episode. Enjoy! Resources: Blog : Do Functional Resumes Wor...

Today, we’re going to talk about building resilience. In my opinion, resilience is one of the most useful traits when it comes to having a successful career. If you wanna have a life worth living, it is not going to be easy. You will meet some major obstacles, and you need to know how to overcome them. This episode is not only one to help you in your job search, but I am sure if you take it to hea...