Career Warrior Podcast

Join the COVID-19 Career Support Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UrgentCareerCare/ Today, we'll cover goal-setting and remaining in charge of our lives. Whether it's the current COVID-19 situation or a lifelong career goal of yours, we'll help you stay motivated by keeping you focused on your process and what you're in control of. This is bonus material from our 123rd episode with Deni...

We have a special episode today to help alleviate some of the pain and anxiety you may be facing regarding the Coronavirus outbreak. There are a lot of worried people out there, and I wanted to release an episode about your job search during this time of uncertainty. Here's what we cover: Remain calm. Define what is important to you during this time of crisis. Be proactive and create your action p...

Today, we’re speaking to the women warriors in the audience about how they can thrive at work and live out the career of their dreams. We will talk about mastering our mindset, energy, and goals to advance our careers.  We will touch upon... How to let go of beliefs and assumptions that no longer serve you How to take action to help you be your best self and propel yourself to success My next...

Today, we’re going to talk about one of the most common struggles I deal with in our job seeker meetup group: managing the job search when changing cities. Here are the questions we cover: How do I address the fact that I’ve changed cities within my resume?  Where do I say I’m located on my LinkedIn Profile? What if I’m a city hopper? How do I manage my job search in real life? What if I’m ap...

Today, we’re going to talk about dealing with people and improving your networking strategy -- all so you can improve your professional life or job search. That’s right -- it’s time to “win friends and influence people.” And for today’s show, I brought on the best guest possible for the topic.  Scott Whitaker is a director for the Diocese of Austin, where he’s in charge of fundraising, develo...

Today, we’re going to talk all about resume gaps -- and help you deal with your own if that’s something you’re worried about. What are we talking about when I say resume gaps ?: Perhaps you’re not currently employed and applying for jobs. Perhaps you have a spacial gap somewhere in your career timeline. Or perhaps the job you’ve been in for some time is not relevant to the next one you’re app...

Today, we are staging a debate on how long your resume should be. Should it always be 1 page? Or longer? We are live here in Austin, TX .... at our Austin Job Seekers meetup! We have a bunch of job seekers in the room watching with an exciting energy!  Why are we having a debate? Simply put: resume length is such a contentious topic, and there is so much conflicting advice on the matter. Some...

Today, we’re going to talk about avoiding burnout. I've experienced symptoms of burnout in the past, and I've overcome it during my own personal journey. We'll discuss what is is, how you know when you have it, and ways to overcome it. Three ways to overcome: Self-awareness: What’s causing the burnout? Introduce a stimulus: Try something a different way than your normal routine. Spa package time:...

Share your favorite episode on LinkedIn and tag Chris ! Today, we’re going to talk about how to be seen as a high performer at your company. Why you may want to listen to this episode: Maybe you just stepped into your new role and you want to be your best. Maybe you’re ready to land that promotion.  Or maybe you want to land another job and finally get paid what you’re worth.  Ladies and...

Today's episode is for career changers! The discussion is about translating your past on your resume so you can land your next job. Listen, we get it. It's not easy to make a career change -- and it's especially hard to communicate that you can do the job when you haven't had the experience. In today's discussion, we cover 3 core principles that will help you land your next job: Look to the jobs y...

Welcome to the Let's Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast! Today, we're going to talk about putting your best foot forward when it comes to attending networking events and interviews. Many of us have a best version of our appearance, and we have a worst version of our appearance. This talk explores both and the reasons why we need to show up our best when attending interviews. We discuss clothing,...

Today, we’re going to talk about career transition. I know that many of those listening on the show...perhaps the majority...are going through a serious transition or will sometime in the next 5 years. Especially if you transition from the military, this can be especially difficult if you don’t have the right game plan or materials in place.  My next guest, Steven Arango , is a true Career Wa...

Today, we’re going to talk about why a consistent workout routine can benefit your job search. In this episode, we’ll cover why you need fitness in your job search, how you can make time, and we’re even going to put me to work with a sample exercise routine that boosts energy and cardiovascular health.  My next guest is Jordan Miller. Jordan has trained at Gold's Gym (Austin Downtown) for sev...

Today, we have a short minisode about getting past the ATS or applicant tracking systems -- aka the ROBOTS. We’ll give you some advice today, which will help you get more results and interviews from the companies that you care about.  We’re going to spend some time describing what applicant tracking systems are and how they work. Then, we'll cover these 4 quick steps on how you can start gett...

Listen to (or share) Homebound Radio: https://shows.acast.com/homebound-radio Today, we're going to talk about how you can spruce up your resume content and design so you can land more interviews. We'll talk about your professional experiences section, resume design do's & don'ts, ATS (applicant tracking system) compliance, and the right format to get your foot in the door. I recently co-prese...

Listen to (or share) Homebound Radio: https://shows.acast.com/homebound-radio Today, we’re going to talk about getting your resume rewritten to help you land that dream job. I recently co-presented at a Career Camp X 2030 event in General Assembly here in Austin. During this one, we covered the importance of creating a master resume, how to put yourself in the best light, and crafting a summary th...

Welcome to the Let's Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast where our goal is to help you land your dream job and live your best life. Today, we're going to talk about how to maximize your results when it comes to your job search. This recording comes from an event we did with the Austin Public Library Terrazas Branch. Chris talks about the importance of diversifying your strategy while remaining foc...

We're going to cover some practical tips about how you can make your LinkedIn attractive to recruiters! We took this from our latest Meetup in Austin, Texas. Chris will go over how to write a solid 'About Me' section and headline. Stay tuned for part 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to talk about how a 30-60-90 day plan can help you crush your next interview. This is bonus material from our 100th episode with Merryn Roberts Huntley, in which she discusses the idea of a portfolio as your secret weapon. The 30-60-90 day plan is part of that portfolio. If you want to get the job, you need to stand out beyond answering interview questions like a robot . Hope yo...

Today, we’re going to talk about challenge and carving your own path to career success. My next guest, Jordan Hearin overcame extreme poverty, multiple evictions, and was raised in a childhood where both parents were addicted to drugs...all so he could eventually carve his own path to career success as a successful technology executive. It blows my mind what us humans are capable of doing with the...

We have a bonus episode today! Through unreleased audio from episode 97, we'll cover boldness and owning it your job search. We'll tackle themes such as risk-taking, confidence, relying on your team, and networking with no expectation. Andrew Wofford is an actor, content creator, and entrepreneur born and raised right here in the great state of Texas. As a “third-generation entrepreneur”, he has b...

Today, we’re going to have a short minisode about how to explain a gap year or time taken off for travel on your resume. I’ll discuss some helpful tips to frame your experience positively so you can get the job you want. Here's what we cover: Ask yourself: how necessary is it to call out that travel you’ve done? Look at timing: (You just traveled...vs 5 years ago). Look at job relevance: &nbs...

Sign up for our New Year, New Job 6-email-series: https://mailchi.mp/letseatgrandma/new-year-new-job Today, we’re going to talk about rebranding yourself for your career and your job search.  Our guest, Kanika Tolver, is a career coach and author of the book, Career Rehab: Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethink the Way You Work. In Career Rehab, Tolver helps readers strip away what's ho...

Sign up for our New Year, New Job 6-email-series: https://mailchi.mp/letseatgrandma/new-year-new-job Today, we’re going to talk about the concept of …start, stop, continue. Start, stop, continue is a transformative brainblast exercise that looks to your past so you can build the ideal version of your life. You look at what things you should start, what you should stop, and what you should continue...

Today, we’re going to help you think through your goals for next year -- and we’re going to increase the likelihood of you actually following through by integrating S.M.A.R.T goals. Ask Yourself Why: Pick one goal you have in mind. Ask why you want to accomplish this goal. What’s the main reason you want to accomplish your goal. Is it to impress someone else? Is it because you’ve always had this g...