Career Warrior Podcast

Today, we discuss just how being active on LinkedIn can benefit you as a job seeker or professional of your craft. LinkedIn is one of the best ways to use the power of the internet to network. I will cover some principles that show how you can leverage meaningful connections to benefit your job search or career. This was taken from a presentation given in Austin for job seekers. If you’re ever in...

Today, we are going to discuss a better way to figure out the next step in your career. We also discuss the best way to get in touch with the right people, including some networking strategies. I sat down virtually with Sujit Lalwani , international speaker and author, about the best way to determine the answer to the question: "What the heck should I do with my life." Sujit is also the Founder an...

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw Today we are going to discuss how to use LinkedIn to drive more meaningful engagement on this platform. The truth is that most people are not doing a good job with driving meaningful engagement! LinkedIn users often treat LinkedIn as a fad-diet, go all in, and give a very sporadic effort. They may use the "shotgun ap...

Welcome to 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 Ashley Leal, professional resume writer for Let’s Eat, Grandma, will discuss what it’s like to work with clients -- and we’ll even hear some great insights on how she writes some great documents.  Ashley studied technical writing...

Today we are going to cover one of the most annoying pain points for job seekers -- having to submit both and application and a tailored resume for the position. We will discuss why this is the case, how you can get your time back, and how to stand out in the application. Resources mentioned in the episode: Pongo Resume Article: https://www.pongoresume.com/blogPosts/362/they-want-a-resume-and-a-jo...

During this episode, I’ve chosen to dive deep into life lessons from fitness because this something that has positively affected my life from the first day I stepped into a gym. It’s boosted my confidence, given me more purpose, and made me a healthier individual, which has positively affected my career. I've always believed that if you can get your fitness routine down, you can apply the sam...

Today, we are going to talk about what employers and recruiters hate seeing on resumes. As a disclaimer, please realize that resumes are a subjective thing. You can't win em' all, but we will try to eliminate some things that may be holding you back from getting more interviews. We are basing this off of best practices that Let’s Eat, Grandma puts into place.  Here's what we address with solu...

Today, we are going to empower ourselves with some self-awareness: knowing what your biggest strength is! It is so important to know this because if you aren’t aware of your strengths on a daily basis, you won’t be adding deep value to as many people as possible. We'll be covering why this is important as well as how to practice this answer for an interview. Resources / Call to Action Mentioned in...

Today, we are covering meditation and being more in touch with our spiritual side so we can improve our lives! You are even going to hear about my personal meditation morning routine, which has been a huge game changer in the last three years for me. I can’t go without it.  Here's what we cover: Why meditate, mindfulness, and a spiritual journey? What are the benefits from a scientific perspe...

Today, we are talking about volunteer experience as a gateway to landing your dream job! Yes, we are going to talk about the idea of free work. It is such a powerful principle and one of the best ways to open doors that were not there in the first place.  Here's what we cover: Part 1: Why you should volunteer for jobs and how it can benefit you.  Getting experience: Just because it’s unp...

Today, we’re going to cover how to boost your productivity at work by getting your body moving! This is vital to our health as warriors, how well we feel, and how we perform at work.  Here's what we cover: Why exercise?  Movement in a sedentary lifestyle Exercise benefits and techniques for energy Cold Showers Resources mentioned during show: Brain Fog Fix: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-F...

We hope you enjoy today's episode about one of the toughest questions asked in interviews! Here is the call-to-action and resources mentioned in the show: Write down your top 2-3 weaknesses (maybe this can help you actually in your career!). Rehearse saying it out loud at least five times. Check out our podcast episode with Merryn Roberts Huntley here: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/ep...

Today, we’re going to cover how to properly wind down and what to cut out for restful sleep! Heart of the podcast Optimizing Caffeine intake  Nailing Alcohol Moderation Controlling Light Exposure Social Media Moderation Get that Winddown Routine Quick Note on Supplements (e.g. Melatonin) Resources Mentioned in Show: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/how-alcohol-affects-quality-and-quan...

This is the podcast episode spinoff of our new popular blog article! We just published an article by Jeff Beckham, entitled 4 Ways to Understand Your Brain and Gain an Edge in Job-Hunting (link here) The article is based off of the insights from a Ph. D and psychology professor in his new book Bring Your Brain to Work: Using Cognitive Science to Get a Job, Do it Well, and Advance Your Career. Host...

Today, we are talking all about sleep -- and why we need it to be successful at work! Here's what we cover: What happens to our brains when we sleep? How do sleep cycles work? How can we maximize our deep restorative sleep? Resources mentioned in podcast: https://jamesmaas.com/ https://www.sleep.org/articles/what-happens-during-sleep/ https://www.sleep.org/articles/temperature-for-sleep/ https://a...

Today, we have an episode all about getting promoted. We will hear from Carla Bass, a communication expert and retired officer from the U.S. Air Force on how to position ourselves for a promotion. Colonel Carla D. Bass has an impressive 30 year history in the U.S Air Force under her belt. According to her bio, she’s worked with general officers, ambassadors, and congregational delegations on some...

We’re going to be covering some eating fundamentals during this podcast--what you should CUT OUT, ADD in, and supplement if you want to feel better at work. I’m going to do my best to make it practical, because I know how incredibly hard it is to stay on the wagon. 7-day challenge mentioned in the episode: Cut out refined carbohydrates and processed foods completely! Replace with healthy complex c...

During today's episode, we'll be talking about the importance of your energy and overall well-being. I am ecstatic to announce our brand new MORE energy at work series, which is launching this Monday. It’s going to be a four part series on how to improve your energy levels incorporating your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Yes, we are getting deep .  We’re going to be covering nutriti...

Today, we have an episode all about personal finance! As warriors, we recognize that our personal finances and careers are closely related, so I brought on James Love -- a trustworthy friend of mine who specializes in financial planning. As an experienced financial advisor with his own practice, he has an entire background in financial planning and an amazing story to tell. There is just something...

Today we have an episode all about social media. Social media is becoming increasingly more important to stay relevant -- and to get the best opportunities for your career. The principles discussed in this podcast not only apply to LinkedIn, but also Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and anything else that means engaging with followers, friends, and connections. The name of the game is going to be eng...

How many of you out there feel like you have a mediocre LinkedIn Profile? Today, I’m going to give you the opportunity to upgrade your LinkedIn profile -- especially if money or time is a constraint for you, and you just need something up there quick.  Why have a solid LinkedIn photo? You are more attractive to LinkedIn recruiters, especially when they can only see your photo and a headline Y...

Today, we are going to punch procrastination in the face and get more stuff done. Why would you want to listen to this episode? You need to get some big projects done.  You’re just getting started on making some behavior changes in your life - or changes in your routine.  You need to confront your fears about communicating something (e.g. ask for a promotion). What I am about to discuss...

Didn't get a question answered? Connect with me on LinkedIn and mention you are a Career Warrior subscriber! Today, we went on Quora and hand selected some of our favorite and most popular questions in the Resumes & CVs section on Quora. The actual questions I address are hyperlinked below: Should your resume only be one page? What should I use as an email address on my resume? (See: Should I...

We are going to talk about 3 things you can do on LinkedIn to land your dream job. This episode is really important because the truth is it’s not just enough to have a good LinkedIn profile. Two reasons why you may want to listen to this episode and start taking notes: You’re in your job search and trying to find another job right now. You might want to be a little more long term in your thinking...

Today, we have an episode about not settling as an older job seeker. I brought on Dave Watts who specializes in job strategies for older workers to find meaningful employment. He is the host of the Redundancy Podcast, which has a solid listener base all over the world. He’s helped many people find work as older job seekers, and I could not have picked a better person to come on the show and d...