Liz Career Coaching

Leo Perez is a creator from Chicago specifically from the legendary Pilsen neighborhood of this great city. From the Product Of Society anthology to the "El Toro Dorado series, Leo loves to entertain the masses with sick humor, vibrant colors and graffiti inspired artwork. Leo has also worked on a few Marvel Comics properties for Upper Deck, as well as Ghostbusters and Rick And Morty trading card sets for Cryptozoic Entertainment.  Leo Perez is also half creator and cohost of the popular The Broken Reality Podcast!On today’s episode I interview Leo Perez, a talented artist and creative that shares his story. He shares how he has stayed true to himself as he has established his creative brand.  He tells his story on how he got started, challenges he has overcome and how he leverages his strengths to flourish in his creative side biz.  Follow Leo on social media at realleoperezartSupport the show

Do you need to find clarity?  Starting a journal practice can help clear your mind, stay focused, and relieve stress!  In this episode I share ideas of different types of journaling approaches you can implement based on your current situation.Join me on a 7 day journal writing challenge. I share daily prompts on my Instagram - LizcareercoachingSupport the show

 You have to be comfortable telling your career story, this is essential in all of your professional marketing such as building your resume, preparing your cover letter, building your LinkedIn profile, preparing for a job interview, and when asking for a promotion or a raise. But how can you sell your accomplishments without being "braggie"?. In this episode I talk about how it can be challenging for many job seekers to articulate their accomplishments because they want to be modest and not come across as arrogant.  They end up downplaying their achievements which can lead to missing out on some great opportunities. I share ways to reframe and how you can present yourself based on facts, proof, and tangible examples.Connect with me on LinkedInInstagramMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com- On this episode, I also reference the passion planner.Support the show

I get a lot of questions about LinkedIn and on this episode I share strategies and how I respond to some of these common questions:Isn’t LinkedIn just another social media platform? Why should I even bother?Should I be connecting with people I don’t actually know?  How can I use LinkedIn to learn about career opportunities?How can I identify companies that I may be interested in but have probably never heard of?How do I stand out to recruiters on LinkedIn?Live Career Informational Interviewing Tutorialhttps://www.livecareer.com/resources/interviews/prep/informational-interviewingConnect with me on LinkedInInstagramMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comSupport the show

In this episode I share my career story with my listeners. I share defining moments in my life that have shaped and paved my career. I share career highlights, challenges and barriers in navigating my college experience, getting my first full-time job out of college, getting into grad school, learning about salary negotiation, asking for a promotion and owning my career.Connect with me on LinkedInInstagramMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comSupport the show

In this episode I talk about the importance of self-reflection before launching your job search. I focus on how considering your personality traits in determining your next role can contribute to finding joy and career happiness.  Here are some of the online tools that I reference in this episode:My Next MoveO*NET OnLineCareer Cluster's Map - Career KeyStrong Interest InventorySteps to begin your job search (freebie!)Music: https://www.purple-planet.comSupport the show

On this episode l share 3 key components to consider when updating your resume that are more effective and game changers.Music: https://www.purple-planet.comSupport the show

Hello! My name is Liz Herrera and I am your host, career coach and job search ally.  I have been in the field of career development for 14 years guiding and supporting individuals ranging from college undergraduates, graduate students, mid-level and established professionals.  I have worked with wide ranging audiences in all phases of career development from self-reflection, career exploration, job search strategies, preparing a professional marketing package, and making a career pivot.  My purpose is to offer career insight, job search strategies, ideas for action and encouragement to those ready to take the leap and own their career. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comSupport the show

Are you aware of your innate strengths? What are your hidden talents?In this episode I provide some self-reflection questions to help you uncover and unveil those hidden talents and key experiences where you naturally thrive.  I talk about the value of taking the Clifton Strengths Assessment to help uncover your top five talents and how owning these themes can be applied and implemented in marketing your professional package and finding career satisfaction.Music: https://www.purple-planet.comSupport the show

Are you ready to set and commit to that goal that has been on your mind?Perhaps you are ready to begin your job search, ask for a promotion, go back to school or finally start your business. In this episode I share 5 key questions to reflect on to help you take the leap and make your goals happen.Music: https://www.purple-planet.comSupport the show