The Job Hunt Insider

Guest:  Alexa Lane Industry: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Episode Summary:  Have you ever considered a career in recruiting or talent acquisition? In this episode of The Job Hunt Insider, Rick Boyer sits down with Alexa Lane, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Placements AI, to explore what it really takes to succeed in the recruiting profession. Alexa shares her non-traditional career jour...

Networking Beats Applying: The LinkedIn Strategy That Opens Doors Guest:  Katie Rasure Industry: LinkedIn Episode Summary:  This episode of  The Job Hunt Insider focuses on helping you learn how to use LinkedIn to make genuine connections and level up your presence on the platform to get you the results you're looking for LONG TERM instead of continuously chasing short wins. About Katie:  Today’s...

You Spent Years Building Credibility — But Does Anyone Outside Your Company Know It? Guest:  Shelli K. Spence, Positioning Executives for Their Next Move Industry Focus: Corporate Executives, Directors, Senior Managers Episode Summary:  On this episode of  The Job Hunt Insider , we’re discussing something most professionals don’t think about until it’s too late: career visibility. My guest is Shel...

Cleared Jobs: What It Takes To Get In The Door Guest:  Katie Helbling, ClearanceJobs.com Industry: Security Clearance Jobs Episode Summary:  In this episode, Rick speaks with Katie Helbling about one of the biggest barriers job seekers face when trying to break into the defense and intelligence industries: security clearances. Katie explains how the clearance process really works, who controls spo...

Stop Blending In: Your Unique Talents Can Take You Further Than You Think Guest:  Claire McGuire, Talent Acquisition Manager with Financial Growth Partners (FGP) Industry: Financial Services Episode Summary:  In this episode of The Job Hunt Insider, Rick speaks with Claire McGuire about breaking into financial services and why confidence, authenticity, and networking can dramatically change a job...

Guest:  Rick Boyer: Job Transition Coach, Podcast Host, Author Industry: The Job Hunt Insider: Never Ask ‘Which Resume?’ Again: How to Organize Your Job Search Episode Summary:  This episode of  The Job Hunt Insider focuses on job application tracking from chapter 4 of Rick's new book. Staying organized during your job search can make a major difference in how confidently you handle recruiter call...

Guest:  Rick Boyer: Job Transition Coach, Podcast Host, Author Industry: The Job Hunt Insider: Salary Negotiation Episode Summary:  This episode of  The Job Hunt Insider focuses on salary negotiation. From chapter 6 of his new book, host Rick Boyer tackles one of the most stressful moments in the job search, and reframes it as a professional, collaborative conversation rather than a confrontation....

Guest:  Rick Boyer: Job Transition Coach, Podcast Host, Author Industry: The Job Hunt Insider: A 5-Step Interview Process Episode Summary:  This episode of  The Job Hunt Insider focuses on interviewing. From chapter 5 of his new book, host Rick Boyer breaks down interviewing from a hiring manager’s perspective and reframes it as a sales conversation rather than an evaluation. Rick introduces a pra...

Episode Notes Guest:  Rick Boyer: Job Transition Coach, Podcast Host, Author Industry: The Job Hunt Insider: Building a Network That Helps You Find a Job Episode Summary:  This episode of  The Job Hunt Insider focuses on networking. From chapter 3 of his new book, host Rick Boyer focuses on helping job seekers build a practical, effective network from a hiring manager’s perspective, emphasizing th...

Guest:  Rick Boyer: Job Transition Coach, Podcast Host, Author Industry: The Job Hunt Insider: Qualification Summary Resumes Episode Summary:  This episode of  The Job Hunt Insider focuses on resumes. From chapter 1 of his new book, host Rick Boyer explains a simple, repeatable system that lets recruiters and hiring managers spot exactly why you’re a fit for the position you are applying for—and i...

Guest:  Holly Maglin, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at The Holly Method Industry: Early Career Talent Attraction and Recruitment Episode Summary:  This episode of  The Job Hunt Insider focuses on early career talent acquisition. [But most of the information applies to anyone in a job transition!] Host Rick Boyer and Holly Maglin discuss campus recruitment and internships, how candidates can s...

Guest: Nicole Radd, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Mayvin, Inc. Industry: Defense Contracting (Small Business) Episode Summary: In this episode of The Job Hunt Insider , host Rick Boyer sits down with Nicole Radd to discuss many topics related to the hiring process including job applications, resumes, interviewing, the candidate-recruiter relationship, and the use of AI. She shares invaluable in...

Welcome to The Job Hunt Insider, your go-to resource for navigating the complexities of the job market! Hosted by Rick Boyer, a seasoned project manager with extensive experience as a hiring manager, this podcast is designed to empower job seekers and career changers with insider knowledge and practical advice. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Pocket Casts and more. Also, you c...