The Job Hunting Podcast

From a very young age, I remember my favorite play game was to pretend I was working. I was the teacher, the secretary, the horse-jumping instructor! My barbies were doctors and vets, and this was before you could actually buy a “professional” Barbie! My family had great aspirations for me, and those involved me getting a job and being successful at it. I started working very young and became very independent; I never looked back. It's been great for me, and I encouraged my kids to do the same. In this episode, you'll listen to me explain the steps my husband and I took to move to Australia and why we did it. It's great sharing my story on the podcast, as many people ask me about it: why I’ve moved to Australia, why and how I changed jobs, and how I got to where I am now.In this Facebook Live, which we have now edited into a podcast, I focused on what I believe was my key challenges along the way: finding a career in a new country and juggling career and family.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 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

From the moment I decided to start a podcast, Lynne Cazaly was on the top of my list of potential guests. There’s something about her leadership style, her unassuming way, and the quiet confidence that she exudes, making her the perfect guest speaker. Last year, while trying to lock her in to record this episode, she was the hardest guest to pin down: she was in such high demand as a conference speaker, she was never in Melbourne long enough for us to get together. Now with COVID and quarantine, life has changed, we zoomed in, and finally, we had our chat a few weeks ago.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:5:08 - Lynne’s career progression and her experience in the corporate sector of the need to be perfect8:55 - Difference between going for perfect, which is impossible, versus going for complete and accurate information, which is an achievable goal10:35 - Perfectionism, job hunting, and how to improvise13:50 - How Lynne wrote the book using improv techniques and how this is a great example of how to treat your resume, and the concept of version control22:25 - How “Perfect” is still expected: in the recruitment and selection world, and the corporate world in general: Lynne’s tips to dealing with sectors and industries where perfectionism is expected. 3 main types of Perfectionism.26:30 - Me explaining the dissonance between the perfect picture put together by companies for job applicants when they go to market looking to hire versus the candidate working solo trying to meet what is most times “over the top” expectations from recruiters and hiring managers.29:13 - The Pareto Principle: How job hunters can prepare themselves for the job market and not worry about not being “perfect.”31:57 - Why putting more effort into something can actually get you worse results and the idea of iterative improvement of resumesLinks mentioned in this episode:Subscribe to the NewsletterLynne Cazaly’s website – where you can also buy her booksLynne Cazaly’s InstagramLynne Cazaly’s LinkedIn profileAbout 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

Karen James is the CEO of Business for Development and one of Australia's most well-loved businesswomen. Her vast network and her support of women in the corporate and SME sectors has been a hallmark of her relentless work advocating for women during her time working as a senior executive in the Australian banking sector and her ongoing engagement with Business Chicks, a professional association for women.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:05:29 – How to lead a team during a pandemic09:51 – Karen’s career journey17:47 – Thanking the people who helped us in our career20:21 – How Karen and Renata met23:23 – Karen’s key strengths that helped her career transitions26:09 – Poor house concept28:41 – Living life on purpose31:03 – Photos in Papua New Guinea32:08 – What Karen has learned from her career transitions36:33 – Interview process for not-for-profits42:41 – Importance of your network44:59 – Advice for introverts49:06 – Advice for people in between jobs54:42 – A bit about the NGO Business for DevelopmentLinks mentioned in this episode:NGO: Business for DevelopmentWomen in Focus by CBAKaren‘s book: On Purpose: Why great leaders start with the PLOT, by Karen JamesGlennon Doyle’s book UntamedAbout 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

Cassandra Goodman has defined self-fidelity as the practice of being true to yourself. And she wants us to cultivate the capacity to be faithful to our true, essential nature. She says, “We have already addressed self-compassion, self-love, so why not self-fidelity and being faithful to ourselves?”. This idea that we can reconnect with our own nature and rebuild the faith in ourselves can be a wonderful exploration to professionals who are job hunting or reflecting on the next steps to take with their careers.  So, I invited Cassandra for a chat about her new book, Self-Fidelity, which inspired me so much in 2020.  I believe it’s a must-read for job hunters. 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:16:36 – Cassandra’s career journey26:15 – Cassandra’s key strengths that carried through her successful career31:51 – What is self-fidelity?40:40 – The continuous learning loop43:23 – How self-fidelity helps in job hunting47:35 – Vulnerability54:55 – How to practice self-fidelity?58:33 – Tips for job hunting01:03 – Reset your career01:06 – Where do we get our self-worth?01:09 – Understand our power and what we are up againstLinks mentioned in this episode:Where to purchase Cassandra’s book, Self Fidelity: How being true to yourself uplifts your working life.Episode 43 - Leadership in Turbulent Times, with Koko Black Chocolate CEO Nicolas GeorgesEpisode 17 - Financial Independence as a Key Goal of Successful Career Planning, with Paul BurrowsAbout 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’ll answer the most interesting questions I received since recording the last Career Q&A episode (episode 51). Thank you to everyone who has sent me questions by messaging me on social media, emails, or asking them when I’m invited to speak or present at webinars. It’s very important to me to receive these questions and know what issues are on your mind. This way, I can address them via the Q&A episodes and develop future episodes dedicated to the most common concerns you have.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:03:11 - Salary range: I’m often asked to nominate an expected salary in online applications, and it’s a mandatory question! Any tips for answering?06:47 - No promotion: I am doing my job very well, and management likes to keep me where I am. I am stuck in the same position for the last ten years. Does it look like I am missing a strategy on how to communicate with top management?10:02 - Contract to permanent: I’m in a part-time contract role. My director wants my role to be permanent. It needs to be reviewed by the CEO for approval. I’m not sure how I would continue if it were refused.                                        14:54 - Moving from small to big company: What advice would you give someone who wants to move from a small company to a top tier company? It seems like the big four consulting firms only look for people who worked for the big four.18:56 - Starting a new role: I recently started a new role. Should I plan for my next move now?22:45 - Maternity leave: I have just returned from maternity leave and feel like I no longer enjoy my current role. What advice would you give in helping me find a new role?27:00 - Help with LinkedIn and resume: Can you advise me on how to do a better resume and LinkedIn? And can I send you my resume?31:12 - Job search during the holidays: What is your advice regarding the holiday season and job hunting? Is there any point in job hunting in December and early January? Links mentioned in this episode:Episode 51 - As a career and job hunting coach, I get asked many questions, and I will be addressing some of them in this episode of The Job Hunting PodcastA program that can help you get ready for a career and job transition: Reset Your Career Workshop & Action PlanMy 30-minute free call for listeners interested to consider coaching Linkedin Audit service Episode 34 - How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand OutEpisode 46 - Have a LinkedIn Presence That’s Punchy and InterestingEpisode 57 - How to job search during the holidays: Three options, depending on your availabilityDownload the free Optimized Job Search Schedule to help you job search during the holidaysAbout 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

There is no reason to stop job hunting during the Festive Season, Christmas, and New Year. You can if you want or need to. But if you have time on your hands, or if you are in a hurry to find your next job, then this is, in fact, a great opportunity to step ahead of the game and get an advantage.I created a new bonus workbook and workshop for my followers. Consider this my Christmas gift to you! You can download the workbook below: It's a breakdown of all the activities you need to do when job hunting, and 3 schedules you can opt into during the holidays, depending on your availability: Full-time job search, Part-time job search, or Light job search. By choosing one and sticking to it, you will feel in control, you won't lose momentum, and you will most definitely see results.Download The Optimized Job Search Weekly Schedule & Workbook Now.In this 2-part workshop, I will provide extra detail, tips, and advice on implementing a winning formula to get a new job faster by maintaining a job search routine over the holidays. I developed my thesis and gave a broad brush on this podcast, which will be very helpful already. But if you are serious about your job search and really need to find a new job fast, I recommend that you register. Ideally, you would want to attend the training live to ask questions and interact with me. But even if the dates and times don't suit you, registering you at least guarantees to get the recordings of the live training sessions. 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:00:25 – Introduction03:58 – Renata’s personal experience job hunting during the holidays08:12 – Three different schedules10:15 – Job hunting takes time16:34 – Start your day right: Renata’s personal routine: of meditation, exercise, and learning19:11 – Linkedin activity22:43 – Job applications23:42 – Networking26:09 – Career readiness28:28 – Career coaching29:31 – Weekly review plan30:57 – Guided relaxation32:07 – Downloadable schedulesLinks mentioned in this episode:The Optimized Job Search Weekly Schedule: Download NowEpisode 18 - My Career Story (by Renata Bernarde)Episode 31 - Me Inc: Opting for short term contract workLinkedIn Audit Service: Learn More and BookReset Your Career Program: On-Demand Workshop + 31 Days of Actions PlanAbout 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

Marion Macleod is a non-executive director with over 25 years’ board experience. Coming from a STEMM background she has had creative, corporate, and business careers – and sees herself as someone who brings a number of perspectives to the table.  She brings a reflective diversity of thinking that supports the strategic consideration of risk-managed opportunities. An avid interest in current affairs also provides a deep understanding of the current perspective.     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:09:00 – Zoom dynamics and etiquette27:21 – Marion’s career 37:58 – The pre-requisites to be considered for a non-executive board position41:09 – Misconceptions about the role of board directors44:12 – How to begin your career as a board director47:26 – Government boards49:35 – Board director job applications59:52 – Networking Links mentioned in this episode:Alan Robert Kohler AM is an Australian financial journalist and newspaper editor You can follow him on Twitter here: @AlanKohlerEpisode 37 - The missing 33%: The CEO confidant improving diversity and inclusion in the corporate world, with Michelle RedfernEpisode 48 - Emerging Jobs and Technologies, with Associate Professor Catherine BallAustralian Institute of Company Directors Marion's new course coming up in early 2021: Australian Governance AcademyAbout 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 November 2019, a podcast listener contacted me to say Alistair Freeman had written a very personal account on LinkedIn about his experience being made redundant, looking for work, tapping on his network, going through recruitment and selection, and ultimately finding a new job. At the time, those real and vulnerable personal stories of redundancies were nowhere to be found. After reading his post, I messaged him and invited Alistair to expand on his experience a bit more as a guest of this podcast. That episode is number 8. Positive Redundancy: Interview with Alistair Freeman.Since then, a lot has changed! I really enjoyed my chat with Alistair and had penciled in my calendar that it would be great to catch up with him again in 12 months. Considering Alistair made a sector change and a seachange, I am really grateful that he agreed to the second interview: these are two ideas that are very trendy at the moment with professionals impacted by the pandemic. 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:04:19 – Moving from a big city to a small town.08:52 – Internet connectivity.11:19 – Regional community and the pandemic.13:37 – Regional jobs.15:53 – Remote work and living in the "bush."17:46 – Planning your move.21:18 – Finding a job.23:38 – Moving on a budget.25:51 – The downside.27:58 – Others following his footsteps?30:28 – Moving, children, and networking.Links mentioned in this episode:Episode 8 - Interview with Alistair FreemanEpisode 41 - Escape to the country: Can remote work re-shape our cities and regional towns? - with Liz RitchieABC Four Corners Episode The Job Ahead: Surviving Australia’s COVID-19 recessionAbout 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

Losing your job and being between jobs for an extended period of time can be really tough; a mental and physical roller-coaster ride. Recruitment and selection is also a challenging process to go through. For those without a coach or a strong support system, it can be very lonely. There's also the potential for lack of structure and routine - which professionals in the corporate sector are so used to - making you feel without a roadmap to follow. And finally, success is unpredictable when applying for roles. It is rare for a professional between jobs not to experience a high degree of failure before getting a new role. And failure at this level is a new experience for many professionals.This is an important episode to listen to as we reach the tail end of an unpredictable year. Susan Hunter is a naturopath and well-being expert who works with individuals and organizations to optimize their physical and mental well-being. Susan runs a practice called Human 2.0, where she helps people optimize their bodies and improve their biology and psychology. She has developed a reputation for employing deep care, empathy, authenticity, and understanding of nutritional biochemistry to achieve transformative results. 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:03:55 – Susan’s career story07:29 – The importance of sleep 10:39 – Importance of routine 14:29 – Sleep epidemic20:04 – Controlling the controllable21:41 – How to cope with losing your job27:30 – Activities that help your mental well being29:42 – Dealing with long-term anxiety32:19 – What is "manifesting"37:09 – Susan’s morning routineLinks mentioned in this episode:Susan Hunter’s websiteThe SuperHuman Summit with Susan HunterLeBron James and His Top Secret Trainer, Mike Mancias | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)Book: Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive by Marc BrackettYoga with AdrienneAbout 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

I invited Jacob Thomas to be a guest on the podcast so that they could help me unpack some of the many questions I have about how employers, recruiters, and coaches can better support trans, gender diverse, and nonbinary professionals. And Jacob did not disappoint. This is a much-needed discussion that I hope all my listeners will be interested in for their personal and professional development.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 Links mentioned in this episode:Jacob's LinkedInEpisode 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 LimWhat you get when you google Jacob Thomas and Prince HarryACONTransgender VictoriaAbout 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