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Welcome to the 33rd episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast!Today, we are going to address the question: how is your LinkedIn different from your resume?                     Here's what we cover:What should my LinkedIn summary look like?How much information should I actually include in my LinkedIn?Should I just copy and paste my information from my professional experiences on my resume?How do I get the best LinkedIn head shot? Why is a cover photo important?Resources:Check out our blog with tons of resources: www.letseatgrandma.com/blogThese are also some other good podcast episodes to listen to if you want to know more about the networking piece of LinkedIn:#16) How to Build a Winning Networking Strategy | LinkedIn, Events, and Building Authentic Human Connections | Al Robinette#18) How to Effectively Apply for Jobs | A Deeper Look from Career Coach, Al Robinette See acast.com/privacy for

Today, I went on Quora to answer my favorite questions about resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles that you should know for 2019 and beyond. These job seekers are asking the right questions, keeping up to date with modern trends, and doing their research.            Here are the questions we answered from Quora Resumes and CVs:What is that secret sauce you put in your resume that always gets you interviews?I am terrible at writing cover letters and this has continuously held me back from finding new jobs. How do I overcome this?What is the ideal font for my resume?Does it really matter much if your LinkedIn profile is not kept as current as your resume when looking for a new job?Bonus question: What’s the most pretentious thing you’ve ever seen on a resume?Resources (with full answers on Quora):Follow me on Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Chris-Villanueva-24Secret sauce answer: https://www.quora.com/What-is-that-secret-sauce-you-put-in-y

WARRIORS: For a limited time, take advantage of a complimentary career strategy phone call with Clara Chorley here: https://meetme.so/letseatgrandmaIn this podcast, we are going to address a huge question: When should you quit your job? Maybe a lot of you are tired of where you’re at now...or maybe you’re just thinking it’s time for a change toward something that is closer to your life’s purpose.Today, we have Clara Chorley, a career satisfaction expert who has just done so much in the realm of career guidance. She is a career coach and consultant, professional speaker, humanitarian, entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed “insatiable explorer”Clara has helped many professionals land better jobs and start their businesses...through 1-on-1 career coaching and keynote speaking. Clara has traveled through 44 countries and 5 continents -- and worked with organizations as diverse as (Fortune 500) Ernst and Young - and the (humanitarian non-profit) Millennium Village Project in Africa.Today, she’s going to be answering a

Today, we are going to delve into the art of informational interviews.I am proud to bring on Mac Prichard, who is a true authority in informational interviews. Mac Prichard founded Mac’s List, an online platform that connects job seekers with meaningful work opportunities in Portland. Mac has taught both employers and job seekers to build a better job search landscape through courses, books, events, and even his very own weekly career advice podcast: Find Your Dream Job. (https://www.macslist.org/podcasts)Mac --a graduate of The University of Iowa and Harvard University--built two small businesses through a foundation of networking. Hehas taught thousands of people how to grow their careers through relationships.To take a passage from his bio: “Mac shows job seekers and employers how to break down the barriers between them by teaching preparation, empathy, and people-focused hiring practices with a practical, nuts-and-bolts style that’s accessible for everyone.”Here's what we cover:Part 1: Setting the StageWh

Welcome to the 29th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is to not only help you land your dream job but to be the best professional you can be.                           Today we are going to address the question, “How can I actually integrate keywords in my resume?” Some other mini-questions we address:Does keyword stuffing actually work?What are some of the best sections in the resume to include keywords?Can ATS systems review my LinkedIn profile?This is a follow up to the previous episode #24 in which we addressed what keywords are and how to find them.                         A special shout out to my French listeners and my people over at Podmust. Send me an email to projects@letseatgrandma.com and let us know you came from Podmust; I’ll personally write you back and let you k

Until 2/15: Get the CAREER WARRIOR APP for free here: https://mailchi.mp/letseatgrandma/careerwarriorappsignupWelcome to the 28th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is to not only help you land your dream job but to be the best professional you can be.Today, we are going to address the question, “Do cover letters really matter?”Maybe you’ve spent hours and hours writing different versions of your cover letter, and you’re not even sure if they are getting read. Maybe you’ve never been asked to submit a cover letter...                  Here are the questions we address:        Do cover letters matter?Why do cover letters get a bad reputation?Do cover letters even read cover letters?Here are the three main reasons why you should consider writing a cover letter:Cover letters offer you the opportunity to stand out in your job application.You can say

Perhaps one of the most commonly asked questions in regards to job applications and ATS software is whether or not to submit your resume as a PDF or Word Document. We don't blame you for your concern. That is why Chris Villanueva, CPRW at Let's Eat, Grandma resume services decided to break down the key differences in submitting your resume as a PDF or a Word Document.Word Doc vs. PDF (Spark Notes Version)Here is the Spark Notes version of the podcast episode:Word Documents are better for ATS Systems. ATS systems are better able to pick up on keywords if they are submitted as a Word Document.PDF documents are better for visual consistency. PDFs are image files (naturally) – and therefore cannot be easily altered.Recruiters tend to prefer Word Documents over other formats. Recruiters will generally prefer Word Documents, so don’t you dare send your RTF file! Many recruiters also prefer PDF documents.Don’t forget to follow instructions. Remember that if there are instructions to send in a specific format, follow

Until 2/15: Get the CAREER WARRIOR APP for free here: https://mailchi.mp/letseatgrandma/careerwarriorappsignupWelcome to the 25th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast! Today we are going to show you how you can communicate more efficiently in your career.But first, let me ask you this: How long does it take for you to send out messages? Maybe you just met 10 people at a networking event and the idea of following up with them sounds daunting.Truth is, writing is more important than ever in the workplace. Knowledge workers spend all day writing: email messages, user stories, blog posts...And traditional education systems typically don’t do a great job teaching us how to write for the workplace.But how do you message that CEO you just met to build a relationship that may lead to your dream gig?How do you craft a cover letter for a job application that is personal, specific to the position, and concise?How can you be more efficient completing online applications to scale your outbound eff

Happy New Year! And welcome to the 24th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is to not only help you land your dream job but to be the best professional you can be. Today we are going to address the question, “How can I get targeted with resume keywords?” Mini-questions we address:What are resume keywords?What are the best keyword types to use in your resume?Where do you look to find them?To enter our contest, please share any episode you like on Facebook. Please remember to like and tag Let's Eat, Grandma (consulting service) to make sure we give you credit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we are going to talk about how you can break into a career in coding! (Maybe you’re not even sure if this industry is right for you, and you need help making that decision. If so, this episode is perfect for you).Let's Eat, Grandma interviewed Matt Landers, the CEO of Covalence, a top-notch online coding bootcamp. Matt began his career in coding with a 10 year run at Microsoft in various tech positions. After Microsoft, Matt left to start his own company called Platypi --and eventually in 2015, Matt founded Covalence to help other people launch their coding careers.Matt has an amazing career in this field, and you are going to hear from him on how to get there in your careers.Questions: Who is someone who should be in tech? Who is someone who should not be in tech?How do you take that first step in learning how to code? What’s the best way to learn how to code?Let’s be realistic: how long will it take for me to have a foundational understanding of coding so I can land a job?What are the best programmi

Welcome to the 22nd episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Job Seeker’s Podcast! Today we have an episode for anyone in sales. This doesn’t mean your title is necessarily sales, but this is any one who is selling something or boosting business. We are going to talk about why it is so important that you not just expect things to fall into your lap to make these sales happen. Today, I am honored to have Bob Brunson with us today. He is an entrepreneur, highly experienced sales professional, and personal mentor of mine. Bob is currently the Senior VP of Business Development Sales, Chanel and Technology Strategist at Zoi Solar.So, we really have some amazing content coming up here. Bob is someone who not only works hard, but he works smart, and he’s going to teach you how to go out there and start playing like a champion. We will cover the following questions:What is a bad attitude is to have in sales vs. a good attitude?Why is confidence so important in this industry, and how do I get more of it? Can you talk about b

Welcome to the 21st episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast! We are going to talk about how you can use hypnosis to boost your job search-- and will be putting you all through a hypnosis session at the end.Today we have Mark Tyrrell, founder of HypnosisDownloads.com, which is the largest provider of hypnosis in the world. Together with his team, Mark has served over 600,000 hypnosis downloads and treated 5,000 patients in personal one-on-one therapy. He’s helped thousands upon thousands improve their self-esteem and overcome major life obstacles including depression, panic attacks, and anxiety.  DISCLAIMER: Mark is actually going to perform a mini-hypnosis session at the end for all of you guys to get acquainted with the practice. You heard me right…you’re getting hypnotized. I can’t emphasize this enough: please find a good place to do this session. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery. We are not responsible for anything that you do during this podcast, so please don't be carel

Welcome to the 20th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast! (This was formerly the LEG Job Seeker's Podcast). Today we are going to talk about how you can establish or continue to improve your own personal brand.  Everyone has their own personal brand whether they know it or not.  But here’s the caveat: Most people don’t know they can easily impact the direction, strength, or even awareness of their brand – and use it to their advantage.  Why should we all have our own personal brands? Having a solid personal brand can… Give you more direction in your career.Help your social life flourish.Take your confidence to new heights.Boost others’ confidence in you!Open up doors for promotion in the future.Further your professional connections.Strengthen the connections you already have! Here are four things you can do at right now to start developing your personal brand: #1. Define what your brand is and what you love doing. #2. Rework your elevator pitch.#3. Do a s

On November 30th, 2018, we will be changing the name from the LEG Job Seeker’s Podcast to the Career Warrior Podcast.Why we are changing the name:We quickly realized that it's not just about the job search. This podcast is intended for people who want to live their best life. And have their best career. The common bond is that people who listen to this podcast are smart, goal driven, and want to put their best foot forward in anything they do.  People that listen to this podcast want to go about their day feeling energized, motivated, and fulfilled by what they do. They realize that this is not only an ideal but something that can actually be achieved. People who listen to this podcast are remarkable.The goal of this podcast is not only to help you land your dream job, but to help you be successful in the workplace so you can thrive in your career. The difference? It’s a long term mindset -- not just a scramble to land a job and listen to a few episodes while you are in your job search. So, we reali

Welcome to the 18th episode of The Career Warrior Podcast (formerly The LEG Job Seeker's Podcast)! We are going to talk about best practices in your job search strategy.What we cover here:How to effectively apply for jobsLinkedIn tipsHow to obtain the skill sets for jobsGetting in the mindset of recruiterCareer transitionsAre career coaching and resume services worth it? How do you find the best career coach?Connect with Al Robinette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alrobinette/Connect with Chris Villanueva on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the 17th episode of the The Career Warrior Podcast (formerly Let’s Eat, Grandma Job Seeker’s Podcast)! We are going to talk about how to upgrade your day and hack your energy and productivity – so that you can have a better job search. (Or if you are not searching, you can use these tips to have a better workday in general).Our guest today, Jordan Gross, is a former top-performing athlete, certified professional trainer, startup growth hacker, and a business management expert. He's also the author of Getting COMFY: Your Morning Guide to Daily Happiness.Listen to this podcast for practical information on how to improve your day, hack your mental energy, and strive toward that all-star status yourself.What we coverWhy is motivation such an important aspect of our daily lives, and especially for job seekers?What are common mistakes that people make throughout their day?How can serious professionals start their morning routine to make the most of their day?What are some ways that people in transition c

iTunes | Spotify | Google PlayIt's time for the networking episode! We are going to talk about how you can build a winning networking strategy in your job search. According to a 3,000 person study by Lou Adler and LinkedIn, 85% of critical jobs were filled by networking of some sort. And often before jobs were posted, they were already filled internally or through a referral. Guys this is a mind blowing statistic and should really speak to why you need to up your networking game right now.This episode we are going straight to the horse’s mouth and going to speak with the networking master himself – Al Robinette, who is a respected career coach here in Texas who has been through it all. We are going to talk about the role LinkedIn should have in your networking game.We are going to talk about how to start building those connections.And we are going to talk about some good sources in which you can start to find the right people to funnel into your life. What we cover: Why is networking

Welcome to Episode #15: Listen to this episode when you feel rejected.  You may have applied for a job that you were really interested in -- and got turned down because someone thought you were unqualified. You may have applied to 100 jobs—and not gotten one call back. You may have gotten passed up on a promotion.The goal of this episode is to lift you out of a rejected state -- and get you in a place where you can continue fighting for your purpose.  Preview of Core Concepts of Understanding Rejection: Everybody goes through it—even some of the greatest people in our history. (Henry Ford, Michael Jordan, Albert Einstein, J.K. Rowling)Understand what you are feeling and why you are feeling it. (There is a science behind acknowledging your emotion: research has shown that when you identify what core emotion you are feeling, then it instantly becomes more manageable).Remember that your core identity (who you really are) goes way beyond these external things. What to do now.  Keep going:

Welcome to episode #14 of The Career Warrior Podcast (formerlyLEG Job Seeker’s Podcast)! Instead of our normal format, we did a LIVE & RAW podcast at Capital Factory with our job seeker's meetup group. We are going to hear from a range of job seekers to share their story – from challenges— to hacks and techniques—to just some entertaining stories. We think it’s so important to not take on your job search alone, and this podcast is going to give you a sense of being part of a group. So you will probably/hopefully hear some things that you did not know. You will hear hacks and techniques that other job seekers are employing to help them deal with their stress.Here are some questions we ask our panel of job seekers:What are some challenges of your job search?Any interview horror stories?Any personal stress relief tips during the job search?What was the lowest point of your job search?What are some personal success stories in getting a job?How has networking landed you a job?If you have any personal

Let's Eat, Grandma interviewed Analiza Gonzales, an all-star human resources professional -- so you can learn how to make yourself stand out in the job application! Analiza has looked at more applications than you can imagine -- and brings a unique insight as to what candidates can do get their foot in the door. Analiza also is a professional resume writer for Let's Eat, Grandma, where she helps people get jobs. Here are some commonly asked questions from you guys that we cover:Is there a best time of day to submit your application?What makes a great resume?What makes a bad resume?How does ATS software work, and how can candidates optimize their application for the best chances of landing the interview?What do you think is the biggest mistake a job seeker can make any why?How can a job seeker use LinkedIn in their search?Connect with Analiza on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/analiza-gonzales/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.