The Job Hunting Podcast

Subscribe to Renata's weekly newsletter: Receive new episodes of the Job Hunting Podcast, as well as exclusive content for corporate professionals looking for work and planning their next career goals.Which one of these 3 job hunters are you:You need to find a corporate job as soon as possible, but you are exhausted and have zero motivation;You don't know how to get your job search going: every time you start, you quickly give up; or...You're not sure if you're doing the right things or important things, and this anxiety creeps up on you and affects your motivation.If you can relate to 1, 2, or 3, then this episode is for you! Let’s get those motivational juices flowing!I’m going to address 8 tips to help you stay focused and motivated, and I also have a final bonus recommendation at the end that I think is the most important of all.Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:03:41 - 1: Treat your job hunting as if it was a personal project06:02 - 2: Gamify your project06:52 - 3: Stick to a routine08:40 - 4: Change your routine as you get more or less motivated11:14 - 5: Do the hardest things first12:59 - 6: Read books or watch movies and documentaries that inspire you14:07 - 7: Include rest and playtime as part of your routine15:32 - 8: Have a gratitude journal17:03 - Bonus TipLinks mentioned in this episode:Free Optimized Job Search Schedule: Workbook & MasterclassLynne Cazaly’s post on LinkedInEpisode 28 - How Perfectionism Can Hurt Your Career and What to Do About It, With Lynne CazalyBook a consultation with meThe Five-Minute Journal About the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

As you may have heard before, there's a Harvard research that states your resume has only about 6 seconds to make a positive impression on the recruiter. That is if it's been read by a human! With the advent of ATS systems, what should an executive resume look like? Listen and find out!Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:04:21 - Let's talk about resumes05:33 - What is an ATS system?10:37 - Which resume template is the best?13:48 - Can my resume be colorful?14:58 - How many pages should my resume have?15:46 - The difference between Resume and CV17:00 - Should my resume have a headline?18:41 - How do I show proof of my expertise in the resume?20:42 - Should my resume have logos?22:17 - Can I do my resume using Canva?23:07 - What if I'm not good at writing?24:24 - Should I get my resume done by a professional?Links mentioned in this episode:Renata's WebsiteFree Optimized Job Search Schedule: Workbook & Masterclass GrammarlyBook a consultation with me to work on your resume!About the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

Subscribe to Renata's weekly newsletter: Receive new episodes of the Job Hunting Podcast, as well as exclusive content for corporate professionals looking for work and planning their next career goals.In your mind, you envision yourself feeling confident once achieve your goals. In reality, success can feel pretty overwhelming. Let’s learn how to deal with success so it makes you happier.Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:07:08 - Success and failure12:37 - Feeling overwhelmed?16:38 - What not to focus on20:32 - How to overcome the fear of success23:08 - The Sword of Damocles27:37 - Stoicism30:46 - CoachingLinks mentioned in this episode:Facebook GroupNo Filter podcast episode with actor Zoe TerakesEpisode 48 - Emerging Jobs and Technologies, with Associate Professor Catherine BallWikipedia page about the Sword of DamoclesHow to be happier stoicism masterclass with Dr. Ali Abdaal and philosopher Sam AhmedEpisode 61 - How Perfectionism Can Hurt Your Career and What to Do About It, with Lynne CazalyEpisode 30 - The Courageous Job Hunter: Braving the Market in Times of Uncertainty, with Dina PozzoEpisode 28 - How Perfectionism Can Hurt Your Career and What to Do About It, With Lynne CazalyEpisode 54 - The Importance of Staying Healthy and Positive While Looking for a Job - With Wellbeing Expert Susan HunterEpisode 68 - The Power of the First 90 Days: How to Start a Successful Role Even Before You Get the Job - with Sue ZabludAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

Subscribe to Renata's weekly newsletter for exclusive content for corporate professionals and new episodes of the Job Hunting Podcast.About our guests:Carly Moulang is an Associate Professor in Accounting at Monash University with over 20 years of experience in Higher Education. She holds a Ph.D. in management accounting and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Monash University. She is a CPA Australia member and a Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ). Carly’s research agenda incorporates psychological research within the accounting and finance disciplines. Her multi-disciplinary research has included topics such as whistleblowing, creativity, performance management, environmental management accounting, wellbeing, and psychological capital, superannuation research, and decision-making. Carly’s research has been widely disseminated via television, documentaries, podcasts, radio interviews, and news articles. Her work broadly contributes towards achieving better retirement, performance, and mental health outcomes for women. You can connect to Carly via LinkedIn. Alessandro Ghio is an Assistant Professor in Accounting at Laval University (Quebec, Canada). He holds a Ph.D. in financial accounting from ESSEC Business School and a Ph.D. in management from the University of Pisa. His research interests focus on the sociology of professions, in particular about issues concerning women and queer people in the accounting profession. His work contributes to the understanding of how accounting phenomena emerge and evolve in a social context and the mechanisms affecting such processes. Alessandro has published in several leading academic journals and he co-authored three books. Alessandro received the prestigious 2019 Aspen Institute ‘Ideas Worth Teaching’ Award and the 2019 Vice-Chancellor’s Diversity and Inclusion Award. He is the co-instigator of the project “Queering Accounting” and he has led and/or taken key roles in competitive research-funded projects equating to over one million Australian dollars. Prior to joining Laval University, Alessandro has been a Lecturer at Monash University, a controller in a large telecommunication organization, a consultant for the Italian Ministry of Education on social mobility in education, and a visiting scholar at Indiana University (USA). You can connect with Alessandro via LinkedIn.Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:04:48 - Carly’s career06:11 - Alessandro’s career07:23 - Researching gender issues in the workplace10:44 - Research findings18:04 - Minorities in the workplace21:12 - Recommendations for employers30:42 - Recommendations for women and minorities48:23 - Final words from Carly and AlessandroLinks mentioned in this episode:Sign up for Renata’s newsletterRenata’s article on LinkedIn: Pitfalls of corporate ‘small talk’: embracing diversity also means including new themes in our repertoire!Carly and Alessandro’s research websiteThe Job Hunting Podcast episodes on women’s issues in the workplace:Episode 39 - What leaders need to know: How to get business outcomes with diversity and inclusion, with D&I Expert Div PillayEpisode 37 - The missing 33%: The CEO confidant improving diversity and inclusion in the corporate world, with Michelle RedfernEpisode 33 - Empowering Women to Achieve, with Founder of Lean in Melbourne, Sonali ShahEpisode 49 - Leadership and Career Success: The Advice You Probably Didnt Get, With Susan ColantuonoThe Job Hunting Podcast Episode 53 - Job Hunting and Career Progression for the Trans, Gender Diverse, and Nonbinary Professionals - With Jacob ThomasAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

Subscribe to Renata's weekly newsletter: Receive new episodes of the Job Hunting Podcast, as well as exclusive content for corporate professionals looking for work and planning their next career goals.About our guest, Nick Birbilis:Nick Birbilis is an Australian engineer and academic. He is a Professor and Deputy Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at the Australian National University. Nick works in the field of materials science and engineering, having made contributions in the area of materials design, materials durability, and materials characterization. Nick was the inaugural Woodside Innovation Chair at Monash University, where he directed the Woodside Innovation Centre in the areas of additive manufacturing (i.e. 3-D printing), rapid prototyping, materials durability, data science, analytics, and machine learning. Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:13:42 - Nick’s career16:59 - Finding great talent21:03 - Border closures and opportunities for remote work31:54 - Virtual job interviews34:47 - Hiring best practices38:23 - Border closures and what it means for domestic talent48:32 - Nick’s tip on how to interview well for sector change53:52 - Sector change: moving from corporate to research institutions or startups57:58 - Industry 4.0: what the future holdsLinks mentioned in this episode:The Job Hunting Podcast Facebook groupSubscribe to the Job Hunting NewsletterOther episodes of The Job Hunting podcast about technology, science, and the future of work:Episode 42 - Data Jobs: Interview With Data & Machine Learning Expert Catherine Lopes PhDEpisode 45 - The Future of Offices and Teamwork and How We Will Shape the Use of the Office Space in the Future, With Workplace Strategist Su LimEpisode 25 - The New World of Work: How to Pivot Your Career in a CrisisAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

Subscribe to Renata's weekly newsletter for exclusive content for corporate professionals and new episodes of the Job Hunting Podcast.About our guest, Mac Prichard:Mac Prichard is on a mission to create more human hiring processes to improve the workforce for all. He is the founder and publisher of Mac’s List, a job board and career hub for the Pacific Northwest. It serves job seekers and employers in Oregon and Washington with its top-tier job board and courses, books, events, and other resources that bring people together to find better jobs and happier careers. Mac’s List became a Certified B Corporation in 2017. Mac built two small businesses on the strength of his professional network, and he has taught thousands of people how to grow their careers through relationships with others. Mac shows job seekers and employers how to break down the barriers by teaching empathy, curiosity, and people-focused hiring with a practical, nuts-and-bolts style. He is also the author of the book “Land Your Dream Job Anywhere,” and the host of the weekly career advice podcast Find Your Dream Job. To learn more about Mac and Mac's List, please check his website www.macslist.org and LinkedIn profile linkedin.com/in/macprichard. Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:09:11 - What led Mac to start a job board14:21 - The importance of understanding how recruitment works18:33 - How the pandemic affected Mac’s job board and how it’s recovering21:30 - Professional skills that are important for a post-pandemic workplace27:52 - Building organizational culture in a virtual worldLinks mentioned in this episode:Listen to Mac’s podcast: Find Your Dream JobDownload the Optimized Job Search Schedule and find your perfect job-hunting routine.About the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

Subscribe to Renata's weekly newsletter to stay updated with new episodes of the Job Hunting Podcast.About our guest, Dina Bayasanova:Dina Bayasanova is the Co-Founder and CEO of the skills-based talent marketplace, PitchMe. Before co-founding PitchMe, Dina spent 12 years working for oil and gas multinationals, including Gazprom, Enel, and Zurich Investment Services. Today, Dina has established herself as a thought-leader in the future of the work industry. She has been a mentor at the Exeter Entrepreneurship society and King’s College in London. She has spoken at numerous events, such as the Entrepreneur.com SYOB series and TEDTalk LSE. Dina was also the winner of the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge in 2019. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics. Find out more about PitchMe.Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:05:17 - Dina's career07:49 - What is Pitch Me18:51 - Why Dina wanted to disrupt recruitment21:00 - Video component in recruitment24:18 - Employers should hire career shifters28:27 - How employers should advertise for jobs33:18 - Dina's advice to job huntersLinks mentioned in this episode:Talking to Strangers by Malcolm GladwellPitch MeAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

In this episode, I discuss why it’s essential to find your niche and the common misconceptions about niching down we need to debunk so you can get your next job faster.You are not alone if you think you are a generalist without a specific niche, unique industry expertise, sector expertise, or deep knowledge of a particular area. Many executives believe they are generalists, and they may even announce that on their LinkedIn profiles and resumes. Read the full Blog on the Website03:16 - The importance of niching down and finding your expertise.10:04 - Niching down means limiting the jobs you can apply for.  12:08 - You have to niche down to a specific group of companies or jobs.19:42 - You have to niche your entire businessLinks mentioned in this episode:Connect with me on:InstagramFacebook groupMy websiteMy services:LinkedIn AuditConsultationsAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

In this week's episode, I'm focusing on the 3 biggest mistakes job seekers make during the recruitment process. If you are a long-time listener of this podcast, these mistakes may not come as a surprise to you, but they may be worth listening to anyway. Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:03:08 - About Job Hunting Made Simple06:34 - Mistake #109:29 - Mistake #212:45 - Mistake #316:47 - Bonus Links mentioned in this episode:Learn more about the Job Hunting Made Simple ProgramEnrollment is open for a limited time for my online course & group coaching program, Job Hunting Made SimpleEpisodes with recruiters:Episode 40 - How to Find a Job During the Pandemic, with Global Recruitment Expert Geoff Morgan AmEpisode 35 - "Let me call you back" - Recruitment trends shaping the job market, with Anita ZiemerEpisode 31 - Me Inc: Opting for short term contract workEpisode 71 - Moving Lanes: How to Make Career Changes Without Going Backward, Featuring Donna BurrAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

Dedicating time to plan your career is a great long-term investment.In this podcast episode, I address one of the biggest issues I discuss with prospective coaching clients when they want to get fast results in job searching or career progression. I ask them to forget about me (i.e., the coach) for a moment. And think: are you dedicating time to this project? If not, are you willing to? Because coaching is an excellent investment, but it will only work if you incorporate into your life a new routine to sustain your career, ensure you progress towards your goals, and keep the opportunities coming to you in the long term.Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:07:44 - Make a date with yourself: once a day, week, quarter - schedule it11:37 - Prepare templates to support your career.13:04 - Test, plan, and prepare: things you can do when you have time and don’t need a job or promotion. 16:29 - Be in the moment.Links mentioned in this episode:Learn more and enroll in the Job Hunting Made Simple programEpisode 28 - How Perfectionism Can Hurt Your Career and What to Do About It, With Lynne CazalySubscribe to the newsletterAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter