Career Warrior Podcast

Merryn's top-rated course, How to Get the Job You Want: https://www.udemy.com/course/madetohire-marketyourselfforthecareeryouwant/?referralCode=41A731D77D0A15F49BE9 Today, we are going to talk about your secret weapon for your next interview.  Merryn Roberts-Huntley is a career expert and Founder of Made to Hire , a company focused on helping professionals get what they want in their careers....

Today, we’re going to talk about landing your next job with a salary increase! Who doesn’t want to land their dream job, and who couldn’t use another $10K/year, $15K/year salary boost for the new year?  Our guest today is Adunola Adeshola . She is a career coach, Forbes contributor, and she also comes from the great state of Texas. Adunola teaches flourishing and unfulfilled corporate profess...

I hate when people simply say to be positive, but this is one of the most powerful things you can do to improve your life. I try and tackle this issue the right way by drawing from faith, science, and my own experiences. At the end of the day, if you are living your days in positive expectation, you’ll be able to actually persist enough to achieve difficult outcomes (eg land a solid job through ca...

Today, we’re going to talk about confidence in the face of challenge and uncertainty. We will also cover a powerful mentality to have when it comes to networking: connecting with others without expecting anything in return. Why you will want to listen to this episode: Maybe you feel like rejection has gotten the better of you.  You lack confidence, clarity, and presence in your job search. Yo...

During today's episode, we discuss the BEST way to use LinkedIn for your job search. Public Service Announcement: LinkedIn is social media: it can be the biggest time waster ever -- or one of the best tools available to get you to your dream job. Brenda Bernstein discusses on today's show who you should reach out to on the platform -- and what to say in your reach out messages. Resources Mentioned...

Welcome to the 95th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is not only to help you land your dream job but to help you live your best life! Today, we’re going to talk about your job search and why you should apply for a startup. Why you will want to listen to this episode. You’re on the job hunt and on the fence about joining a startup You want to join a startup,...

Today, we cover four different job boards you can apply through. I’ve said it from the beginning: you should diversify your job search strategy in order to maximize your results. That is, I recommend most folks both use a networking strategy AND apply through job boards. Today, we cover Indeed, LinkedIn, The Muse, and Glassdoor. Resources : https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/best-places-to-post-y...

Why you will want to listen to this episode: you know you hate your job. Every time you come home, you lack energy and can’t wait to complain to your closest friend about how much you hate your job. Or maybe it’s on a more subtle level, and your job is becoming progressively more life-sucking, and you’re now unsure if you made the right choice. You especially want to listen to this if you wan...

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We'll be going over application strategy in relation to the November and December months. Because it may be worth it for you to keep those applications going! Resources Mentioned in the Episode: Send your resume in for a free career score to our company at https://www.letseatgrandma.com Fast Company Article: https://www.fastcompany.com/90291699/whats-the-best-time-of-...

Today, we’re going to talk about increasing our happiness and quality of life by building a better relationship with our work life.  Why you want to listen to this episode: you want less stress, you value your life as a whole, and you want more happiness.  My guest, Hilary Constable , is a rockstar HR Consultant and founder of Constable HR, which is based in Denver. She began her journey...

One thing that trips up a lot of job seekers who hope to get more active on LinkedIn...is knowing what to post on the platform! We demystify the process and help you reach the right people through your posts. Calls to Action during the episode: Post one thing on LinkedIn THIS week that’s relevant in your space. Even if you don’t know what that is, SKIP steps 1 and 2 just so you can get in the feel...

Today, we address one of the most common questions that job seekers have about applying: Is It better to apply through job boards or company websites? Unfortunately, the answer is not as simple as the question makes it out to be. Listen to our take on this answer -- and what you can do to maximize your chances of getting your resume seen. Resources mentioned in the show: Follow us on Instagram : h...

Today, we took a little bit of a different turn (although a very important one). Everyone is going through something whether or not you see it or not, and if you're deep in your job search, you really need to listen to this message. Reasons we did this episode: To remove the focus from ourselves for one second. How often do you think about yourself...the fact that your job may suck?...the fact tha...

My heart is on fire for those of you who want to achieve your goals but haven't made it happen so far. I would love every single one of you out there to achieve your dreams (e.g. land that dream job, start that business), but that next or first step may be what is preventing you. Please listen to this and take ACTION. Enough procrastination. Make it happen NOW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Today, we are going to talk about the fine art of creative resumes! Here's what we cover: 1.) How do we define creative resumes? 2.) When is it NOT appropriate to use them? 3.) When is actually appropriate to have a creative resume? 4.) What's the best approach to writing one? Other considerations: ATS Software, the subjectivity involved in resumes, creative design positions. Resources Mentioned I...

Today, we’re going to talk about attending events as a shy person! We will talk about how to use events within your networking strategy and tips on overcoming your shyness to get the most value from events. Dealing with Shyness: Before the event. When you’re actually in the event.  After the event. Resources from the episode: Joining a group conversation (blog): https://medium.com/thrive-glob...

Say hi to me on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/ Today, I'm going to cover what to do when you get no response from an interviewer. Because waiting sucks, and it can be especially painful when you need the job. Here are three elements of this game I cover: #1) Don’t let it come down to time and circumstance...OR your emotions.  #2) Craft an template email that makes...

Today, we’re going to talk about the concept of imposter syndrome and put you on your path to some serious career growth. We brought in Rachel Stewart, the amazing author of Unqualified Success, to discuss this topic Some things I’ll address during the show: What is imposter syndrome? Is there a way to know if what I’m feeling is imposter syndrome? Is there a way for me to know that a career path...

Follow us on our brand new Instagram account! https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/ In this episode, you are going to discover what hiring managers are looking for. I took some of the best recruiters here in Austin - and we’re going to have a live panel discussion to help you all get hired.    The theme to hammer home: Put yourself in the perspective of a hiring decision maker,...

Today, we have a conversation about interviews! Because this is the missing piece for many of us before we land our dream job. I speak with Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter & Host of No BS Job Search Advice Radio . We cover the following: What are some uncommon techniques to stand out from other applicants? What's the best way to answer, "Tell me about yourself."? The SOAR technique. Why is it...

We discuss what over-qualifying is and how to fix this issue on your resume. Here are some of the additional resources mentioned in the show: Age Discrimination: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/11-does-age-discrimination-exist-in-the-modern-job-search/id1151607856?i=1000421028669 How Long Should Your Resume Be?: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/9-how-long-should-your-resume-be-just-ask-ch...

We spoke with Leah Kingsbury about the challenges of applying for jobs as a new mom -- and how to make friends online. Today's theme is putting yourself out there and meeting the right people to orchestrate your dream life. How about that ? Did you just move to a new city? Is your life going through a period of intense transition?  Maybe you’re a new mother who is just returning back to the w...

Today, we're talking all about your ACTION plan to accomplish the goals you want to nail. Because it's not just about self-improvement. It takes action to propel your life forward, and tha'ts what we cover today. Summary of the Steps Mentioned in The Episode: #1) Set your goals first. This is for your own motivation and clarity. Don’t just make it outcome dependent, get one growth factor in there...

During today's minisode, I give you a concrete example of how to take action and connect with the right people on LinkedIn. This is step-by-step what I do every single time I log onto LinkedIn. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to talk about how to maximize the effectiveness of your job search -- guiding you toward a more fulfilling career. Art Markman is today's guest and the author of Bring Your Brain to Work: Using Cognitive Science to Get a Job, Do It Well, and Advance Your Career . He’s also a professor of psychology and marketing at the University of Texas at Austin. Here's what we cover: Wh...