Jess Get Hired

Are you ready for a promotion or raise?  What have you been doing to take control of your career and your success?   Join me for Episode 36 with Tammy Alvarez, CEO/Founder of the Career Winners Circle.   Tammy said goodbye to her C-level executive role on Wall Street to start a global coaching business while living in Belize!   In this episode: How do you level up?  When d...

What do a rabbit named Jasper and a guy that loaded bombs in the military have in common? Douglas Berry, an up-and-coming children's book author and a 20-year retired US Air Force Veteran! After several tours in the service, Doug is now taking his book character, Jasper, on new adventures! In this episode of Jess Get Hired, we have a discussion about Doug's military career and his newfound career...

Episode 34 is a conversation with Retired Captain William Toti discussing some tips and advice for transitioning vets and recruiters/companies looking to hire veteran talent. Embrace the suck? Find out more…. Are you in the #military looking to transition? Are you a #veteran that is now looking or currently working? Do you feel like you were given the right tools and advice to prepare you for a ca...

What do Fruit Loops have to do with a career podcast?  Well, you have to hear Chellie Phillips story to understand that a bad boss caused her to realize it was time to leave a 20+ year career and she calls it her "Fruit Loop Story." Chellie Phillips joins the Jess Get Hired Podcast to share a conversation about when it is time to leave a job.  Here's a rundown of some things to look for: You keep...

Episode 32:  Veteran Hiring with Ret. Lt. Col Kathy Lowery Gallowitz - Veterans face a number of challenges when re-entering the workforce after serving in the military, so making an effort to consciously employ veterans is a great way to thank them for their service. Businesses benefit greatly from hiring a veteran because of the knowledge and skills they acquired while serving in the military. S...

Are Career Fairs a thing of the past?  What is the most effective way for employers to connect with candidates and for candidates to connect with employers? Join Steven Rothberg, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of CollegeRecruiter.com, as we discuss jobs for recent graduates or those in the "early career" phase, as well as tips for jobseekers at all stages on how to find jobs outside of tradit...

Since the pandemic, the workforce has seen some highs and lows. The Great Resignation, The Great Reshuffle, The Great Restructure, and The Great Regret are all terms used to describe the workplace's three-year roller coaster ride. The last few years have been a whirlwind of emotions for employees and businesses, and we are seeing a large number of people emerge from the pandemic even more confused...

Jess Get Hired Podcast Episode 29 featuring Michael Brooks, Founder & CEO of goLance.com Have you ever wanted to have complete flexibility with your work schedule, the type of work you do, and the amount of money you can make? Are you tired of working for the same employer every day? The Future of Work for you might mean taking a closer look into becoming a freelancer! GoLance is an online platfor...

Danielle Mulvey is a former flight attendant turned entrepreneur who cracked the code on recruiting and retaining 5-star employees. One of the companies she is the founder of called All-In is changing how companies attract top talent and we will talk about the 11 universal qualities of 5-star employees. Learn more at: www.5staremployees.com and checkout the blog section and guest section at www.je...

Episode 27 of the Jess Get Hired Podcast features Damien Filiatrault, Founder and CEO of Scalable Path, a software staffing agency that matches leading companies and startups with vetted remote software developers.  We are going to discuss his journey to a career within Tech, how he started Scalable Path, and the common misconceptions employers have about hiring remote developers.  Learn more at h...

I'm celebrating my birthday this month, and I'd love for you to join me as I reflect on how much the hiring world has changed.  Throughout my career, I've witnessed how human resources has changed, evolved, and created new opportunities to focus on various aspects of the employee and candidate experience. In this episode, I explore how much has changed in my career from the "personnel departm...

Episode 25 of the Jess Get Hired Podcast is entitled,  Eggrolls and Eyerolls.  In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month #AAPI, I made it in time to share my lighthearted take on what it's like to be an Asian in Corporate America. To be more specific, Filipino. I briefly discuss why Asian women are precluded from leadership positions at America's Top Companies, as well as the boar...

Jess Get Hired Podcast - Episode 24 - Opportunity Overhaul with Career Coach, Matthew Warzel Opportunity is out there.  What are you doing to go after it?   Join me in a conversation with Matt Warzel, a certified resume writing expert and career coach.  We talk about bouncing back after being laid off and the different struggles many job seekers are facing today.  He shares a few tips to stand out...

What is the Interview Game and are you playing it correctly?  The rules aren’t always about having the best-looking resume or perfectly answering the questions during the job interview.  The rules of the game have changed over the years.  Today's job market requires that you stand out from the crowd and how you market yourself.  Personal branding is the hidden secret to winning the Interview Game....

Recruiters, what if technology could cut down your candidate screening time?   Jobseekers, what if you could do an interview when it was convenient for you? This episode will focus on leveling up your recruiting game so you can hire great candidates faster than ever before, and give job seekers a glimpse into the screening process and how to be better prepared.  Meet Darrian Mikell, Co-Founder, an...

Do you manage a business?  Do you manage people?  Are you hiring?  If you are posting jobs and not getting traction with filling your jobs, the answer could be right in front of you!  Your existing employees are looking for mobility and if you don't have a retention strategy, your employees will be looking for other jobs.   If you have a team that has been running for week...

Jess Get Hired Podcast, episode 20, shares a conversation with Bill Small, Founder of Artist Mind, Inc.  We will discuss how he helps businesses that give a crap about success.  Although the message is targeted towards business owners and entrepreneurs, business professionals/jobseekers can learn how they can level up their opportunities and get ahead of the game! Bill is a business and mindfulnes...

Episode 19 of the Jess Get Hired Podcast features Elena Joy Thurston, Founder of  Pride and Joy Foundation, a non-profit that is dedicated to reducing the rate of suicide and homelessness in the LGBTQ+ community. Elena Joy is an inspirational LGBTQ+ speaker and trainer. She is also a  Mormon mom of four who lost her marriage, her church, and her community when she came out as a lesbian....

Have you all ever worked in an organization where the leaders didn’t match the culture? A place where you loved your job, but your manager totally sucked at doing the one job they were supposed to do, which was lead and manage a team?   Special Guest for this episode is Eric Harkins, a motivational speaker, a consultant, and author of the book, Great Leaders make sure Monday Morning Doesn’t S...

CHEA Seed (Career Helping Expert App) w/ Founder and Creator, Giselle Galper It’s a new year and a time when we all set our resolutions. Is it your goal to find a fulfilling career this year or level up in your current role? How are you holding yourself accountable? What are your current career goals? Do you have a way to track your career performance? Think about it, Athletes constantly track the...

Side hustles - Everyone likes to make extra money!  In this episode, you will get to meet two people that have been driving their passion while making extra change and having fun while doing it! Meet:  Will Fuller.  A Senior Recruiter for a Fin-Tech company during the day, and resume writer at night!  Will is the founder/owner of Will's Wordsmithing.  Will has helped over 500 of his clients rework...

Cue in the party balloons, pop the champagne, and throw some confetti! It’s a Fiesta!  It's my 1 year anniversary as a podcaster!  Jess Get Hired started as a passion project and I am excited for all of the accomplishments I have had this year!  17 episodes, which include 2 bonus episodes, several guests, and achieving Top Talent Acquisition / Recruiting podcast on a few lists! &nbs...

Since the pandemic last year, employers have been focused on employee health and well-being. Millions of people were laid off, leaving them with financial and professional insecurity. Working from home has added to challenges, as parents have had to learn how to work and teach their kids at the same time. Several people are finding it hard to separate work and personal life, which is creating tens...

The phone screen is the very first step of the interview process.  Are you the type that gets intimidated or unsure about what to expect?  In this episode of Jess Get Hired, we will talk about the steps to help you prepare if you get a call from a recruiter or hiring manager.  A phone screen gives the company a chance to get to know you quickly and for you to learn more about them.  It is a casual...

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network.  Last year, I published Episode 3 titled "Your LinkedIn Profile Sucks," in which I discussed what makes a bad profile and offered advice on how to improve your online presence. Episode 12 expands on some of the previous tips by reminding listeners of some of the key components of your LinkedIn profile as well as new tips to help you build...