Career Warrior Podcast

Hey Career Warriors, need a dose of inspiration? Today, we decided to do something a bit different. As you know the Career Warrior Podcast is chock full of strategies and techniques to help you get noticed. But without a strong dose of motivation, your job search will fall flat.  We did a special episode with motivational as well strategic words of wisdom from some hall of fame podcast guests...

We’ll look ahead to the future and discuss the most important things that you should consider when applying for jobs and moving forward in your career.    To cover that topic, I brought on the legendary Jennifer McClure – CEO of Unbridled Talent & DisruptHR! Jennifer McClure is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and high-performance coach who works with leaders to leverage their...

Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in a concise episode. I went back on Reddit, in which my love/hate relationship has never been seen before on the internet. And I’m going to answer the HOTTEST Reddit Questions that were asked on Reddit.  And man these questions are hot.  They are so hot, in fact, my friends at Sriracha are cowering in fear. These questions...

Today I brought on Virginia Franco. If you’re a job seeker you probably have seen her posting meaningful content on LinkedIn. Virginia Franco is a multi-certified Executive Resume and LinkedIn Writer – and a Coach and Storyteller whose documents help clients to land interviews. She founded Virginia Franco Resumes years ago when recognizing that her years of corporate communications, journalism, an...

Today we’re addressing how to recession-proof your resume.  Maybe you were laid off. Maybe you’re in fear because you’ve heard talk of inflation, recession, other words ending in the shin— and the media seems to make it worse! Well, we’re here for you. We’ll discuss how to bounce back from any job so you can be the resilient job seeker I know you are. We’ll cover strategies on how to prepare...

I’m Chris Villanueva , the host of this podcast and co-founder of Let’s Eat, Grandma, a resume service designed to help job seekers get more interviews.  Listen up. You’re probably including too much on your resume.  Yes, you. I’m actually talking to you. Because you are an accomplished son of a gun who has done a lot in your career. You’re listening to this podcast because you’re a go-g...

Today I brought on David Fano.  David Fano is a serial entrepreneur, former WeWork executive, and ex-architect who has made it his mission to help people navigate their careers with confidence. His latest venture, Teal, helps people optimize their job search by providing the level of tooling and infrastructure that companies have but for the individual professional. In just over a year, Teal...

Today we’re covering resume do’s and don’ts.  Follow us: Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, Grandma Follow  Let's Eat, Grandma  on LinkedIn Check us out on  Instagram Subscribe to   Let’s Eat, Grandma’s  YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Podchaser Member: S1Pcft5SZaoGrTvYSUaO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I brought on Austin Belcak. Austin is the founder of CultivatedCulture.com where he helps people land jobs they love without traditional experience and without applying online. He was also recently named a LinkedIn Top Voice of 2022! So as you can see, Austin is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with standing out from the pack.&nb...

In today’s minisode, we’re going to do something a little different. I wanted to highlight some of my favorite career pivots in recent history. Since I know a lot of our listeners and clients are making a change, I wanted to let you know that you are in good company and to encourage your boldness. Or perhaps you’re not looking to make a great career pivot, but you are looking for something differe...

If you couldn’t tell by now, a fundamental shift is happening in the workforce. And that’s an increased emphasis on skills . And now, job seekers need to step up, acquire those skills, and land their dream job.  Maybe you’re not happy with where you’re at right now, and you believe it’s time for a change and to learn a new skill that will get you paid well.  Well now’s the time. &nb...

In today’s power-packed minisode, I’ll be covering the 3 LinkedIn updates for this year that I think are relevant for job seekers. Listen up: there was an article published by LinkedIn that highlighted the 20+ new LinkedIn features, but I wanted to sift through the noise and focus on 3 features that are relevant specifically to the job seeker. In today’s episode, I will cover why these features ar...

What does it mean to be a job hopper? How do employers view job-hopping? How do I address it on a resume or an interview? In today's minisode, I bring you some brand new content with my guest Biron Clark, Founder at Careersidekick.com Biron Clark is a former executive recruiter and job search expert. His website, Career Sidekick, is read by more than one million people per month. He has been advis...

Today I brought on Dr. Eli Joseph, author, educator, and TEDx speaker. Dr. Eli Joseph currently serves as a faculty member at Columbia University and Queens College and as a partner and medical examiner at ExamOne, a Quest Diagnostics company. Using rejection to fuel his professional achievements, he earned a bachelor’s degree at the age of 20, a master’s degree at 21, and a doctorate degree while...

Today I brought Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill – who was named a 2022 LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search & Careers.   Nii Ato is a holistic career coach who helps ambitious professionals of color successfully navigate their job search while remaining authentic to themselves. Nii Ato holds master’s level training in mental health counseling, allowing him to provide holistic support by creating...

Perhaps you’ve recently made the leap to a different career or are considering doing so. How do you approach the resume, interview, or negotiation so you can nail your job search? Well, in this episode we answer that and so much more, so listen up!  Today I brought on Angela Copeland, vice president of marketing at Recruiter.com. Angela has been helping guide people to land the job of their d...

In today's minisode, our guest has a pretty hot take: why you should consider changing jobs every 2 to 3 years. I sat down with Sonja "Dynamo" Price who recommends that employees change positions often in order to achieve greater long-term mobility and pay in their careers. Sonja has over 15 years of experience in Career and Leadership consulting, and has worked with a wide range of clients includ...

Today I brought on Biron Clark, Founder at Careersidekick.com Biron Clark is a former executive recruiter and job search expert. His website, Career Sidekick, is read by more than one million people per month. He has been advising job seekers since 2012 to think differently in their job search and land high-paying, competitive jobs. So as you can see, Biron is going to be just stellar, and this ep...

Today I brought on Ivan Estrada, Real Estate Entrepreneur and Creator of the Brand With Ecosystem. Ivan Estrada is an inspirational business leader and top-ranked real estate entrepreneur. He has been featured on NBC’s Open House, HGTV’s House Hunters, and Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing, as well as in the Los Angeles Times and Forbes. He is the author of the new book, Brand With Purpose: Find Your...

Today, I brought on Diana YK Chan. With over 15 years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience, Diana is a former Recruiter turned Executive Career Coach, Speaker, and Trainer at My Marketability. She was recently just named a LinkedIn Top Voice for Job Searching and Careers for 2022. Having worked with over 1000 diverse clients globally at all levels, Diana helps ambitious professionals, leade...

Listen, there’s no doubt that there is a major socioeconomic shift going on right now with a record number of people quitting their jobs. With that change comes a great opportunity for every single job seeker listening to this podcast right now: The chance for personal and professional transformation – an opportunity for you to do more of what you want to do, to have a better lifestyle, better pay...

Are you still struggling to get hired in this market when you keep hearing how great the market is for job seekers? Well hold on and hold fast, because I am here for you this episode. We’ll discuss exactly what’s going on and what you can do as a job seeker to get your mojo back and to get hired.  Follow us: Follow  Chris  on LinkedIn Check us out on  Instagram Subscribe to &nb...

Today I brought on Debra Wheatman. Debra Wheatman is the founder and president of Careers Done Write, a personal branding company that provides services to job seekers who are proactive about managing their career planning efforts. With her background in corporate human resources with well-respected companies such as Conde Nast, Martha Stewart Living, and Vault, Debra guides clients to establish a...

Today, we are going to delve into one of the most misunderstood elements of the job search: your cover letter…Because so many job seekers are writing them the wrong way, hurting their job search results big time. In this episode we’ll cover the following questions: Are cover letters broken? Why do I need a human voice in my cover letter? What’s the difference between a resume and a cover letter? T...

Why you will want to listen to this episode. [Rising from the ranks isn’t an easy feat to do and requires a lot of attitude and effort. This episode is all about Steve White’s journey from the projects to the board room. We’ll talk about how he eventually overcame so many life obstacles, and how you, too, can overcome them amidst a global pandemic.] Today I brought on the amazing Steve White — bus...