Level Up with Ethan Evans (retired Amazon VP)

We are discussing the results of the mentorship survey and the type of mentorship people need to be mentored on. It’s a simple question but with lots of answers, such as Productivity, Time Management, Project Management, Difficult Co-worker, Bad Boss, and When to Leave a Job. While these are just a couple examples of the results that were gathered, overall the takeaway is that people do need help. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; discuss the main pain point people are facing and simple methods you can implement to solve that pain point. In addition, as the Mentor Design Contest is coming to a close, Ethan will discuss what is expected from a Mentor. While career coaching is one aspect of being a Mentor, it’s not the only one.

What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.

After reaching out to my Twitch, Discord and LinkedIn communities, it became very clear that the number one need is mentorship. Based on this, a mentorship design contest was started to crowdsource the best ideas to design such a network. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; discuss ten great proposals that were submitted for the Mentorship Design Contest. Learn how simple changes can make the difference between an okay proposal and a great one. For the top 3 proposals, Ethan will go through specific details on what makes them stand out compared to the rest. In the end, a winner is chosen, earning the cash prize. If you’re interested in learning how to write a proposal for a complex problem that will be presented to senior leadership then this stream is for you.

Ever wonder what goes into starting a business? What about something easier, how to grow your career. After reaching out to my community, the number one item requested was mentorship. Makes sense as the most common career challenge people face is not knowing exactly what they want to do next in their careers. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; discuss the design of a mentorship program. Ethan will answer questions about your career such as promotions, how to deal with a boss, learning new skills and more. If you’re interested in growing your career and/or starting a business this is for you.

What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.

In this podcast, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Tesla CEO Elon Musk share insights on working with executives. They discuss overcoming fears, engaging authentically with leaders, and making lasting impressions. Practical tips on preparing for meetings and navigating high-pressure environments are highlighted. The importance of aligning personal goals with organizational objectives and seeking mentorship for career growth is emphasized.

One of the most talked about topics is weight. With more than one third of adults in the United States obese and another one third of adults overweight, weight is often a sensitive topic for many people. It is not an easy journey to lose weight and it can require a lot of sacrifice, hard work, and dedication. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; discuss his personal weight loss journey and how he lost 80 lbs. and kept it off. Ethan will apply how he conquered his challenge and how you can apply it to other problems you may be struggling with such as weight, alcohol, smoking, or other life challenges.

What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.

Racism and Diversity are topics we all need to address, especially in the workplace. Passively agreeing with topics such as Black Lives Matter is not being part of the solution or driving change. Whether its women or men, minorities, drinking alcohol, certain sports or activities, or staying late for work functions. How do we tackle these life and workplace scenarios to include all of our friends and colleagues without excluding any particular group? Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; discuss racism and diversity with former colleague and Special Guest Dani MacKenzie, Diversity Jedi for Amazon Game Studios. Dani has significantly improved diversity within her organization, driving a culture of inclusion throughout the business.

What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.