Careering with Cameron

Most new grads are doing the job search completely wrong and nobody told them. In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Shelley Maley of Dreamcatcher Career Coaching to dig into why recent graduates are sending hundreds of applications and hearing nothing back. Shelley has a semester-by-semester game plan that every student (and their parents) needs to hear well before graduation day. If you...

What do you really want from your career and do you even know? Kevin Cameron sits down with career coach and author Michelle Schafer to unpack what's going wrong in today's job market and why new grads are especially at risk. Michelle draws on 11 years of coaching to challenge the "spray your resume everywhere" mentality and offers an approach rooted in self-reflection, intentional networking, and...

AI is changing faster than anyone can keep up with including the experts. In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Patrick Callahan of Keal3, a tech entrepreneur with 25 years across data science, digital agencies, and AI consulting, for a no-fluff conversation about where AI actually is right now and what it means for your career. From AI agents ordering his morning coffee to the concept of...

You got the rejection email. Maybe on a Saturday morning. Maybe before you even finished your coffee. In this solo episode, Kevin Cameron shares what to do next and why most people are making a costly mistake by doing nothing. From AI rejections on roles you were perfect for, to a client who turned a rejection into multiple interviews at the same company, Kevin breaks down exactly how to respond w...

Nobody teaches you the money stuff when you land your first job — and by the time you figure it out, you've already left a lot on the table. In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with financial advisor Todd Roselle for a back-to-school special covering student loan caps, FAFSA strategy, your first 401k and the one question you should be asking your manager that nobody else is. Whether you're he...

Last week, six people from Talent Connect received job offers. Only one applied through the traditional front door. The other five networked their way in. In this solo episode, Kevin Cameron breaks down exactly how that happened and what it means for how you should be spending your time right now. From the real data behind the hidden job market to the mental toll of being ghosted, Kevin shares a n...

What does it mean to be truly stuck and how do you know when it's happening? In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Mark Vandeneijnde of Being at Full Potential, a coach whose framework has helped thousands of people identify what's blocking them and start moving again. Mark introduces the Human Potential House - a 23-dimension assessment that shines light on who you're being, not just what...

What if the biggest obstacle in your job search isn't the market, it's the story you're telling yourself about it? In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Joshua Green, entrepreneur and narrative intelligence coach, to talk about the mindset shift that separates candidates who land roles from those who keep spinning their wheels. From narrative intelligence to the decision matrix from cognit...

What does entrepreneurship actually look like when the traditional employment system has never really worked for you? In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Haley Moss, autistic attorney, author of five books, and neurodiversity advocate, to talk about how neurodivergent people are finding their own path, and what the rest of us can learn from it. From knowing when a passion should stay a h...

Job scams have existed for years but they've never been this sophisticated, this targeted, or this hard to spot. In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Mark Anthony Dyson of The Voice of Job Seekers and The Job Scam Report, one of the few voices in the career space going deep on how scammers are infiltrating the job search and exactly what to do about it. From fake LinkedIn profiles to clon...

What does it take for a military veteran to translate years of service into a civilian career and what are employers getting wrong? In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Wendi Wray of Beyond the Military, a veteran and career coach bridging the gap between military experience and the civilian workforce. Wendi breaks down the language barrier veterans face, how to reframe military skills in...

What if the secret to a better interview wasn't knowing all the right answers — but knowing how to handle any answer? In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Jess Rogers of Tama Learning, a professional improviser and communication coach whose approach to interview prep will completely change how you think about conversation. Jess introduces the "yes and" mindset from the world of improv and...

You poured your heart into the application, finally landed the interview, and then — silence. In this solo episode, Kevin Cameron tackles one of the most common job search frustrations: how to stay top of mind with hiring managers and recruiters without spamming them, sounding desperate, or burning bridges. Kevin Cameron walks through a full system for follow-up from LinkedIn visibility tactics to...

In this solo episode, Kevin Cameron breaks down a concept that's not new, but rarely named: the reverse application. If you're tired of applying into a black hole and hearing nothing back, this episode flips the entire process upside down - starting with who you want to talk to, not what job is posted. Kevin Cameron explains how the informational interview works, why C-suite leaders are often more...

Getting to the interview is hard enough right now but what happens when you get there and still don't get the job? In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Lili Foggle of Impressive Interviewing, a communication coach with 10 years of experience, to talk about what actually separates the number one candidate from everyone else. Lili breaks down why skills alone won't get you the offer in the...

What does it actually take to create a fair hiring process for neurodivergent candidates and why does it matter for everyone, not just a few? In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Shea Belsky, an autistic software engineer and neurodiversity advocate, to talk about the parts of hiring and onboarding that most companies are quietly getting wrong. Shea brings a direct, no-fluff perspective o...

What happens to your mental health when your job disappears or when you're too burnt out to stay?  In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Steph Gillies, resume writer, interview coach, and career development speaker, who brings a rare combination of lived experience and professional expertise to the conversation. With 37 jobs in 15 years and a background in social work, Steph has seen it al...

If you're a recent grad staring down a job market that feels like it has the rug pulled out from under it, this episode is exactly what you need. Kevin Cameron sits down with Jeremy Schifeling of The Job Insiders - a former kindergarten teacher turned LinkedIn insider turned career strategist, to talk about what's actually holding the next generation back, and more importantly, what to do about it...

What does a real career transition actually look like from the inside? In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Christine Avedissian, a Talent - Connect coaching client and in-house attorney who navigated a layoff in one of the most competitive job markets in recent memory. Christine opens up about what caught her off guard, what finally clicked, and the practical habits that got her across t...

In this solo episode, Kevin Cameron cuts through the noise around AI and job searching to share what's actually been working. Drawing from recent coaching sessions, Kevin breaks down the real "cheat code" to landing a job - and it's not a new app or an AI tool. It's strategy. If you've been sending out applications and hearing nothing back, this episode is for you. Kevin Cameron explains why apply...

Your camera is on. Are you ready? In this episode, Kevin Cameron is joined again by photographer and on-camera coach Rebecca Sanabria for a practical, no-fluff conversation about how to show up with confidence on video - whether you're interviewing, networking, or casting for your next opportunity. Rebecca brings expert insight from behind and in front of the lens, and the result is a must-listen...

70–80% of jobs are never posted - filled through networking. We break down how to reach out without triggering the "I need a job" response that shuts contacts down. Three outreach templates, the psychology behind them, and the mistakes costing job seekers replies. Join our FREE Talent-Connect Community Space Job searching takes more out of you than most people expect. It can feel isolating, and it...

Is your student stuck at the start line of their career? In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Steven Rothberg, founder of CollegeRecruiter.com — a job search platform helping over a million students and recent grads find great careers every month. Steven shares why your first boss matters more than your job title, how AI is reshaping the student job search, and the one framework that help...

What really happens after you hit "apply"?  In this episode, Kevin Cameron pulls back the curtain on the hiring process with insider Christine Treski, Managing Director at DoubleStar - a recruitment consulting firm working with companies across the country. If you've ever wondered whether recruiters can spot an AI-written resume, whether cover letters still matter, or how to actually stand out whe...

In this episode of Careering with Cameron, host Kevin Cameron dives into the "great follow up," sharing essential protocols to help you stand out after an interview. Kevin Cameron explains how to transform a standard thank you into a strategic reminder of your value by addressing company "pain points" and building a memorable connection. Key Takeaways The most effective follow up is personalized,...