Chan with a Plan

EPISODE SUMMARY   In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Jon Heise, President of Covert Recruiting. From popular assumptions to key features, they go in depth about the applicant tracking system (ATS) and how significant of a role it plays in the job application process and how it affects job seekers when applying online. They also discuss additional strategies to get in fr...

EPISODE SUMMARY   In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Chris Cornthwaite, who’s the founder of Roostervane to help students build amazing careers with whatever degree they’ve got. Chris talks about discussing assumptions made about how hard it is to land corporate jobs with liberal arts degrees and how to navigate this, the importance of soft skills in the workforce and h...

EPISODE SUMMARY   In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Casey Welch, Co-founder and CEO of Tallo, a digital platform and app that’s connecting over 1.3 million students and professionals to opportunities offered by colleges, companies and organizations. Casey provides job search and career tips catered to Generation Z that have recently graduated from university/college in...

EPISODE SUMMARY   In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Vanessa Zamy, who runs her own consulting company, Your Vision’s Catalyst that coaches and advises 9-to-5ers on how to build a profit producing, purpose driven side hustle. Vanessa debunks common myths about side hustles and guides you on how to set up the proper foundation for success. We end the discussion on what i...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Terry McDougall, an Executive & Career Coach of Terry B. McDougall Coaching. Terry gives advice on how to position yourself for a promotion with tips such as impression management and performing for the job you want instead of the job you have. She also discusses some alternative career moves you could make if you get p...

EPISODE SUMMARY   In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Jennifer Brick, a career success coach and owner of Capdeca Solutions. Jennifer gives advice on how to handle losing a job from a layoff, what to do afterwards and how to get back on your feet. She discusses the best course of action for the exit interview and finding your next job. Listen to what are some of the warn...

EPISODE SUMMARY   In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Donald Gregory James about how manners are the key foundational components for career success. Donald shares how manners helped him propel his career at NASA and his experiences interviewing candidates through his 35 years of experience. Donald also talks about the importance of authenticity and his upcoming book.   Q...

In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with A.J. Mizes, founder and CEO of The Human Reach. A.J. previously worked as a Senior HR Leader for Facebook and has over a decade of experience in career coaching and human resources. He shares what employers look for in applicants and tips that can help job seekers stick out for top tech companies such as Microsoft, Google and Facebook....