The Job Seekers Journey

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

Whether you are currently employed or are looking for that next opportunity, professional growth and development should always be on the fore front of your mind.  This does not come through osmosis though, it requires effort and attention to grow yourself to maximize your potential in the professional environment. JT Scott returns to discuss the areas to focus on to maximize your professional development and what to evaluate when deciding if it is time to stay or leave your current company.   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

This is a special episode recapping some of the most memorable moments from the 1st 20 episodes of the podcast. We have had some amazing guests that are bringing great advice for Job Seekers! Website: www.thejobseekersjourney.com Linkedin: www.Linkedin/in/the-job-seekers-journey Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejobseekersjourney

Mental Wellness is extremely important when going through a job search.  Taking care of yourself is vital to being ready whenever that opportunity to interview for your next opportunity presents itself.   Stephanie Holman M. Ed. joins the podcast to discuss these topics and more.  From dealing with the sudden job loss, to making sure you take ownership in your situation, Stephanie truly brings the fire!   Website: www.thejobseekersjourney.com Linkedin: www.Linkedin/in/the-job-seekers-journey Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejobseekersjourney