Leg Job Seeker's Podcast

Lisa is an internationally recognized career change expert and author who has successfully coached more than 500 people through work transitions in 10+ countries. She has been featured in The Washington Post, Forbes, and Business Insider as a trusted thought leader on creating a fulfilling career path. She is the host and executive producer of The Career Clarity Show podcast, and published the book Career Clarity in 2020.  Her path evolved into coaching after working for nearly a decade at companies like the American Cancer Society, Teen Vogue, and Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship. So as you can see, Lisa is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling or confused with the career direction you’re going with. Resources:You can order in advance Lisa’s book: Career ClarityCheck out Lisa’s website to get some more clarity on your next career move.Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn. Follow usFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck Car

Today I brought on Tina Persson, Career & Leadership coach!Tina Persson, PhD is an author, entrepreneur, and sought-after speaker whose creativity, confidence, and tenacity have earned her the reputation as a dynamic leader within the career space. After spending nearly two decades in academia, Tina decided to enter the staffing industry, where she garnered eight years of expertise working as a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer. To date, she has assisted hundreds of people around the world in launching new careers. And fun fact: When she isn’t coaching, you can find this passionate professional working on becoming a Professional Pilates Instructor.Resources:Check out how Tina can assist with your careerConnect with Tina on LinkedInFollow usFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck Career Warrior Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube ChannelCheck out our Latest Product, Urgent Care Package See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hear our backstage recording with Andrew Seaman, LinkedIn News Editor and several of our Austin job seekers! These are some uncommon but relevant questions that job seekers are asking; these insights may just help you land that next job. How can we foster authentic mentor relationships?Who should we reach out to for the job?What does the pandemic shift look like working from home?How do we deal with discrimination based on experience?Resources MentionedFollow Andrew Seaman on LinkedInReach out at gethired@linkedin.comFollow usFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck Career Warrior Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube ChannelCheck out our Latest Product, Urgent Care Package See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we focus on something that you may not be doing to get results on your resume: the resume headline. Resume Headlines, How should you do it?ChoosePlopCustomizeResources MentionedRead More About Resume HeadlinesFollow usFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck Career Warrior Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube ChannelCheck out our Latest Product, Urgent Care Package See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever found yourself counting down the hours in your 9-5 -- wondering just when the heck you can get out? Or maybe you feel like what you’re truly capable of -- and what you’re currently doing --  are far from aligned. You know, your job doesn’t have to be this miserable. That’s why today I brought on an amazing guest by the name of Carson Tate, and she has some brilliant insight that will help you feel more engaged at work. Carson is the author of the best-selling, Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style and, her newest title, Own It. Love It. Make It Work. [McGraw-Hill]. Carson’s views have been included in top-tier media including Bloomberg Businessweek, Business Insider, CBS Money Watch, Fast Company, Forbes, Harvard Business Review blog, The New York Times, USA Today, Working Mother and more.Carson is also the founder and managing partner of Working Simply, Inc., a business consulting firm that has served leading global brands, including Deloitte, FedEx

Today, we’re getting specific and talking about resume font. We’ll cover font size, the choice, and serif vs. non-serif debate. And in the end, we’ll give you 5 easy go-to fonts in case you never wanted to worry about this ever again. Resume as art or science?I think of Steve Jobs talking about typography class he took, which helped him make Apple’s brand. It is a branding choice. You are your personal brand that you convey on paper. But there is an element of functionality that needs to be taken into consideration.Font Choice?Font size?Three easy fonts?Resources MentionedList of 5 easy fonts on our blogQuestions About Your Resume? Check out Career Warrior PodcastFollow usFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck Career Warrior Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube ChannelCheck out our Latest Product, Urgent Care Package See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, I brought on Andrew Seaman, Senior Editor for Job Search & Careers at LinkedIn News. Yes, Andrew works for LinkedIn, where he brings communities together with the information they need to succeed in their careers. Andrew runs the Get Hired newsletter with over 477,000 subscribers, containing a wealth of valuable resources. He’s spoken with more people than you can imagine, which is one reason why I have him on the show today. In his past history as a journalist, Andrew has commented on an overwhelming number of articles on publications such as The New York Times, Buzzfeed, and The Washington Post. He has his master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, where he sits on their alumni board. So as you can see, Andrew is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out with the perspective from someone who has been deep in the job seeker world. Resources MentionedFollow Andrew Seaman on LinkedInReach out at gethired@linkedin.comFollo

Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less.Have you ever been asked in an interview: what is your desired salary? Have you ever sweat bullets as the interviewer stared you down like a cowboy in a Western?Well in this episode, you are going to prepare yourself for that answer, and we’re going to hopefully help you really figure out what to ask for. Now I will say that I am not a career coach. I am not the full blown expert in interviews, but I am an employer. And I have interviewed plenty of people on this podcast. I can bring them together in this short and sweet episode to get you the answer you need. Check out Big Ocean Sound!SpotifyApply MusicYouTubeResource Mentioned#54) Learn How to Stop Procrastinating | Get More DoneFollow usFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck Career Warrior Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube ChannelCheck out our Latest Product, Urgent Care Package See acast.com/privacy fo

Today I brought on Amber Beam. Amber is a career coach whose mission is to eradicate soul-sucking jobs everywhere! With 15 years in HR as an I-O Psychologist, she’s seen it all!  Now she’s throwing back the curtain to reveal what you really need to know to win-over skeptics in HR. She shatters the “it’s too late” and “I don’t think I have enough experience” myths to show women over 40 how to cash-in on decades of experience and launch a soul-mate career that makes a difference and pays the bills!Her proven coaching programs and courses have helped tons of talented women score five-figure raises and “Summer Fridays” year-round. Her greatest achievement is hearing clients say, “now I look forward to going to work!”So as you can see, Amber is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with burnout, boredom, or even a bad boss. Resources MentionedCheck out Amber Beam’s Website!Follow usFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck Career Warrior P

Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less.Are you considering using a resume machine or a resume writer? Well listen to this episode first. I’m going to explain the difference between using both in terms of experience and the outcome.Follow usFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck Career Warrior Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube ChannelCheck out our Latest Product, Urgent Care Package See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why would you want to listen to this episode. Well, think about this for a second. We spend so much time at work. If you’re working normal 40 hour work weeks, then that’s more than 2,000 hours a year spent on using your skills to do something great for society. Imagine spending 2,000 hours on something you love and are great at vs. the thing that you absolutely hate doing.My point and the point of many of the greats including Bill Gates and Steve Jobs is, if we really truly want to be great and succeed, then we need to be moving to doing something that we love. And for this episode we’re getting a career coach’s expert opinion on how to do just that. Yes, we’re going deep! Today I brought on the amazing Emily Moyer. Emily Moyer is an Intuitive Career Strategist focused on helping ambitious women overcome limiting beliefs, uncover their purpose and craft strategic career plans so they can build careers they absolutely love. Previously, she served as the Head of Sales & Marketing for a VC-backed t

Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less, Have you ever asked yourself how long people actually spend on your resume? The same resume that you’ve spent hours working on -- or really your entire career filling it out?  Action StepsYour resume must be skimmable.Focus on headers and job titles.Do the resume test.Resources MentionedHow Long do Recruiters Look at a Resume?Eye-Tracking StudyThis Is Exactly What Hiring Managers & Recruiters Look For When Scanning ResumesEmployers view resumes for fewer than 11 secondsHiring Managers Rank Best and Worst Words to Use in a ResumeHow Long Should Your Resume Be?Follow usFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck Career Warrior Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube ChannelCheck out our Latest Product, Urgent Care Package See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maya Grossman is a marketing executive with fifteen years of experience taking products to market and driving growth for Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft and Google, as well as fast growing startups. She is a speaker, a career coach and most recently the author of Invaluable: Master the Skills You Need to Skyrocket Your Career, an unconventional business book for employees who want to deliver exceptional results.Today’s topic touches on the most valuable skills for the next century. So don’t just listen to this episode if you need a job tomorrow. Listen to it if you’re someone who wants to put in hard work and use these skills along the way. Because ultimately, I believe that is the key to getting yourself promoted and moving your career in the best direction for you. Resources MentionedInvaluable: Master the Skills You Need to Skyrocket Your CareerFollow Maya Grossman on LinkedInFollow usFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck Career Warrior Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat,

Have you ever asked yourself why the heck am I not receiving interviews or callbacks? Why am I not getting those responses?These are some of the most important and common considerations:You may not be applying as much as you think you are (at least to get success)Your applications are too wide and not deep enough. Your application strategy is backwards. Your resume may not be targeted enough -- or Your resume may not be getting enough traction with applicant tracking systems. Recourses MentionedStatistical Reference Guide for RecruitersThe Ultimate List of Hiring Statistics For Hiring Managers, HR Professionals and RecruitersA New Way to Look at Rejection#30) Uncovering the Hidden Job Market | Informational Interviews | Mac Prichard of Mac's ListFollow usFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck Career Warrior Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube ChannelCheck out our Latest Product, Urgent Care Package! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I brought on Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself (LFY) ConsultingDr. Benjamin Ritter is a Chicago, IL, and Austin, TX, based leadership and empowerment coach, regional learning manager for YPO, national speaker, podcaster, author, consultant, mentor, teacher, and passionate about guiding others in finding, creating, and sustaining a career they love. So as you can see, Benjamin is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling to get through your job search. Resources MentionedConnect with Dr. Benjamin Ritter on LinkedInFollow usFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck Career Warrior Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube ChannelCheck out our Latest Product, Urgent Care Package! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

And for this episode, you are going to hear premium content from that offering. This will be a snippet of advice on keywords and applicant tracking systems. This is a huge part of the job search process, especially if you’re applying primarily online. Follow usFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck Career Warrior Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube Channel See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have a special announcement today, and I’ll lead into that with a quick story. Remember episode #124 when I talked about the implications of Coronavirus when it was just getting kicked off? In this episode, I talked about being proactive and essentially planning for different scenarios that could happen as a result. I used my own example in which I talked about whether or not my own business would see a decrease or a spike in demand.And I wanted more than anything to be able to provide for customers who needed the help and at an affordable cost. Well that changed today. Today, September 21st, 2020, we are launching our urgent care package to give you help quickly and at a low cost. The problem for many of us is that we need help making a transition. We don’t know what to do with our resume; we don’t know where to go next in our career. And when you try to see a resume service like mine, it’s either too expensive or unavailable. What does the package include? We are the best solution because we implement th

Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less.Could it be possible to extract some of the targeted intent from the objective statement without actually calling it an objective statement? I would say there are some cases in which you can...and that’s if you're going through a hefty career change. Resources MentionedThe Only Time It's OK to Use an Objective Statement on Your ResumeFollow usFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck Career Warrior Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube Channel See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I brought on Michael Zipursky, co-founder of Consulting Success.Michael is the bestselling author of 3 books on consulting and has spent the last 20 years building consulting businesses and advising companies like Panasonic, Financial Times, Dow Jones and Royal Bank. Over 7,000 consultants have learned from his programs on how to build a successful consulting practice. Why you will want to listen to this episode?As the working landscape has shifted over the last few years, we are seeing more and more professionals turn to freelance or contract work. And according to Forbes and other sources, we’ve seen COVID as a major accelerant to the shift of people turning to contract-based work. So maybe it’s time for you to make a pivot into the world of consulting, and you just have so many questions. What are some things I need to think about in my transition? How do I represent myself on paper and online. Well this is your episode. Resources Mentioned:Check out Consulting Success.Check out Act Now: Ho

Today’s discussion is all about what to include on that pesky LinkedIn headline -- especially if you are unemployed. Resources MentionedFollow Chris on LinkedInAnswer the question: Why 'Seeking Opportunities'​ Should Never Be Your LinkedIn HeadlineCheck out: One LinkedIn Employee’s Insider Tips For Job Searching On The SlyCheck Career Warrior Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube Channel See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.