The Job Seekers Journey

Expectations are great! However, they can also cause one to question themselves whenever faced with a job loss. Where do you go when you are faced with an unexpected job loss? How do we change our perspective to help you grow while going through a transition?   Website: www.thejobseekersjourney.com LinkedIn: www.Linkedin/in/the-job-seekers-journey Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejobseekersjourney

Brad shares an update to his personal job search journey in the hopes of encouraging anyone going through their own journey to find their next opportunity. This is not an episode to show off any personal accomplishments, but rather a chance to share what it has been like for one individual to find his next opportunity.   Website: www.thejobseekersjourney.com  LinkedIn: www.Linkedin/in/the-job-seekers-journey  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejobseekersjourney

How does a person find their intrinsic value?  What exactly is intrinsic value?  And how do you convert that intrinsic value into economic value when meeting with professional contacts and potential employers? Today’s guest, Alvin Day, joins the podcast to discuss this and so much more.  Alvin brings his expertise, insight, and charisma to help all of us going through a job search bring our best selves.   To hear more from Alvin, or hire him to coach your company, go to: www.alvinday.com   Website: www.thejobseekersjourney.com  LinkedIn: www.Linkedin/in/the-job-seekers-journey  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejobseekersjourney

Being let go from an employer is a traumatic experience.  It has been said that aside from the death of a loved one, losing your job is a close second on the call of trauma.  A job seeker must be able to find their value and be able to adequately express that value when sitting in front of a potential employer. In this episode, Elissa Mahendra, a HR Executive, joins the podcast to how to identify your value and how to explain your past experience to create a positive environment while going through an interview. To join the Power to Rise Collective, go here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14719809/    Website: www.thejobseekersjourney.com  LinkedIn: www.Linkedin/in/the-job-seekers-journey  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejobseekersjourney

Human Resources has been a department that has been misunderstood for many years. Whether that is due to your personal experience, or just your bias towards the department, we seem to understand all that HR does for us on a daily basis. In this episode, Elissa Mahendra, a HR Executive, joins the podcast to discuss what exactly a person working in HR does and what she loves about being in HR. To join the Power to Rise Collective, go here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14719809/   Website: www.thejobseekersjourney.com LinkedIn: www.Linkedin/in/the-job-seekers-journey Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejobseekersjourney

What is it like to be the CEO of a startup company?  If you have been thinking about starting your own business, this episode will help you determine if it is right for you. Today guest is Mark Phelen, CEO and Co-Founder of Projxon.  Mark provide valuable insight to what it is like to be the CEO, and what traits are needed the most in an employee joining a startup.  In addition, he outlines the incredible, Momentum Internship Program.  This is a conversation you do not want to miss. If you are interested in Mark, Projxon or the Momentum Internship Program, go here: www.projxon.com   Website: www.thejobseekersjourney.com LinkedIn: www.Linkedin/in/the-job-seekers-journey Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejobseekersjourney

Two of the most important attributes of a job search is mental toughness and authentic networking.  Mental Toughness is required to navigate the ups and downs of the job search journey.  Being authentic when networking with future employers and professional contacts sets you apart as someone they want to hire! Today’s guest is Jesska (@ohjesska).  Jesska is a TikTok Influencer who has the most encouraging and important message to all job seekers.   If you would like to check out Jesska’s content, go to: https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=oh%20jesska&t=1750782438423   Website: www.thejobseekersjourney.com LinkedIn: www.Linkedin/in/the-job-seekers-journey Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejobseekersjourney

Lorraine Rise, founder of Career Uprising and an experienced recruiter, sheds light on the elusive hidden job market. She discusses the importance of networking and building genuine relationships to uncover unadvertised job opportunities. Lorraine also shares personal transformations, discussing her journey from wellness to job coaching after navigating multiple layoffs. Additionally, she emphasizes the power of self-investment and the emotional aspects of job loss, offering insightful strategies for career planning and personal development.

Join Erin Lewber, a career coach and leadership development expert, as she shares invaluable insights for job seekers. She highlights the art of crafting your personal narrative to engage interviewers effectively. Navigating career changes, Erin emphasizes the significance of networking and personal branding. She offers strategies for mastering interviews, including the importance of preparation and understanding company culture. Erin also discusses the power of timely follow-ups, ensuring candidates remain memorable post-interview.

As a job seeker, or a person who is currently employed, you should be able to identify if a prospective or current company possesses a strong and positive culture, but what should we be looking for? How do we identify those qualities within a company? Today we bring on JT Scott, Regional Director of The Saxton Group, to discuss the qualities we should be looking for in a company. JT brings a ton of expertise in identifying company culture and how a person should execute this discovery. If you would like to reach out to JT, you can find him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jt-scott-666aa383/   Website: www.thejobseekersjourney.com LinkedIn: www.Linkedin/in/the-job-seekers-journey Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejobseekersjourney