The Job Hunting Podcast

Join me as I discuss the common mistakes that can harm your professional image. From unprofessional email addresses to strange LinkedIn connection requests, this podcast episode will help you avoid these cringe-worthy blunders. 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:05:50 - #1 Terrible email addresses11:33 - #2 Terrible photo profile on LinkedIn16:12 - #3 When people send LinkedIn connection requests without a message18:27 - #4 When people send LinkedIn connection requests with a weird message21:15 - #5 An experienced, senior professional with an "Open to work" banner on Linkedin25:46 - #6 Weird backgrounds on Zoom 29:37 - #7 Terrible advice, written by people and organizations who should not better.Links mentioned in this episode:Download the free Optimized Job Search ScheduleGo Daddy - get a customized URLControversial Instagram post from Harvard Business Review: How to Respond to "Tell me about a time you failed."How to answer "Tell Me About a Time You Failed" in a Job InterviewDebbie Millman interview: "Confidence is overrated."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

Starting a job search project from scratch can be intimidating. If you're unsure where to begin, listen to this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, where the host and career coach Renata Bernarde shares three tips to help you start your job search and develop your career goals. And remember, it's never too late to start planning for your future and making your career aspirations a reality. Read the full Blog on the Website Join 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:06:18 Tip #1 - Make a wishlist for your career09:32 Tip #2 - Focus on actions instead of results13:11 Tip #3 - Your time is now, so get the tools and resources you need to start making progress todayLinks mentioned in this episode:Find me on InstagramDownload the free Optimized Job Search ScheduleLearn more about my short online course, Reset Your CareerAbout 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

When considering a change in your professional life, it's important to understand the difference between a job change and a career change. While they may seem similar, they involve different levels of commitment and require different approaches. On the one hand, a career change can be a big decision, but with the proper research, planning, and mindset, you can find a new path that brings you fulfillment and success. On the other hand, your dissatisfaction with your current situation may be solved by changing jobs and finding a new workplace better suited to your strengths, personal values, and career drivers.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 The biggest enemies to change, according to Steven Pressfield08:29 The importance of thinking and writing about what you want in a job11:52 Map out what your future would look like16:38 The importance of doing research20:08 Getting the help you need to achieve your goalsLinks mentioned in this episode:Do Your Work by Steven PressfieldGartnerCulture AmpAbout 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

Finding a new job can be a daunting task, but by following these tips, you'll be well on your way to landing your next job this year. So, if you are job hunting and finding a bump in the road at every turn, listen to this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, where I answer seven of the most common questions I get as a career coach. By addressing each question, I created a list of 7 bite-sized tips you can adopt in your job search to help you succeed in finding a great new job. 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:Sign up for my weekly email newsletter and never miss an episode of The Job Hunting PodcastAbout 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

Silvana Patrick is a stylist who has the advantage of having worked globally as an executive before embracing her love for fashion. She knows how corporate attire plays into forming a professional brand and how important it can be in career development, job search specifically. 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:02:51 What's the issue with dressing for work?04:40 Today's guest is Silvana Patrick.06:35 Silvana Patrick's career path.09:58 The one piece of clothing that elevates a look.11:10 Silvana Patrick styles women and men all over the world.13:15 The different standards for dressing in other countries.13:59 The importance of dressing correctly in the office.16:36 The trend styles we're looking at.20:00 How to dress for zoom interviews and back to the office.22:33 Dressing is about knowing where you are and what you want to represent.28:24 Advice on how to climb the corporate ladder.30:26 Suggestions of great places to shop.33:08 Dressing if you've gained weight or are on a weight loss journey.35:32 Advice for older women who want to elevate their style.36:23 Dressing for your body type is the most important.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

Redefining your leadership style post-pandemic is crucial for career success. In this episode, we discuss the vital differences between leaders and why some succeed at developing a high-performing culture and others don't. 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:Episode 126 - I Have Noticed That Professionals Fall into the Sunk Cost Fallacy When They Continue a Career TrackAn article that explains Daniel Pink's three tenets of motivation (The Venn diagram Gary mentioned)Gary Ryan's bookAbout 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

Do you want to learn how to answer the infamous salary question? Have you wondered, "Can I apply multiple times for the same organization?" Do you need to explain a career gap? If so, this episode is for you! There's nothing like learning from the expert! Ginny Clarke has extensive experience recruiting senior leaders for Google and other sought-after employers. So, given we had her for a whole hour for this episode, I collated a range of questions from podcast listeners and clients and asked her those questions. 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:4:04 Ginny's Career19:35 Question 1: The salary question22:09 Question 2: Applying multiple times for the same organization26:32 Question 3: The internal candidate30:12 Question 4: Explaining a career gap37:23 Question 5: References41:42 Question 6: Social media presence 47:16 Question 7: Career advancement - applying for a role above yoursLinks mentioned in this episode:Episode 149 - Who to Call First When You Need a New Job: Recruiter or Career Coach?Wendy Metter is the former NorthWestern University Coach who now works independently, providing career consulting services to young professionals.Episode 122 - How Successfull Professionals Found the Strength and Wisdom to Turn Things Around When They Had to Recover From Setbacks, with Sacha KoffmanBook mentioned by Ginny: The Heroes Journey, Joseph Campbell.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

Many professionals use the downtime of the holiday season to search for new job openings. There are many benefits of job searching during this time of the year. Firstly, you have more networking opportunities and have conversations with a diverse range of people, which can open you up to ideas and opportunities you may not have considered before. And even though fewer jobs may be advertised, at least you have more time to apply!Read the full Blog on the Website Join 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:The importance of asking questions (03:29)Being ok with not knowing and happy to learn (06:14)Being disciplined (08:39)Developing a consistent professional brand (10:59)Knowing how to connect with others(12:22)How rest contributes to performance (14:36)The importance of getting the help you need to succeed (17:30)Links mentioned in this episode:Theodore Roosevelt's speech "The Man in the Arena."A podcast episode with my friend Marianne RouxFind My Talents: Learn about your strengths, and watch your career growAbout 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

Joe Mullings was the perfect guest to discuss how to win as an outsider when applying for jobs and planning your career. We discussed how professionals can transition into MedTech, health sciences, and startups. We also discussed the growing trend of interim work and how professionals can safely transition to gig work, with Joe providing several excellent examples that I am sure will clarify the importance of keeping this alternative way of working in the pipeline, especially as we reach our 50s and 60s. And we finished our chat discussing the importance of LinkedIn for career progression, and Joe shared his interesting 3-prone strategy on how to use LinkedIn to improve reputation and reach. In his words, "think of LinkedIn as a learning platform, not a job or career platform."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:03:15 - How did Joe Mulling's career go from engineering to recruitment05:20 - Joe Mulling Mulling'snefit of working in the MedTech and health sciences industries07:46 - Examples of skills that are easy to transfer to MedTech and Health industries11:03 - The importance of outsiders and diversity hiring for research and innovation13:22 - How to transition from a corporate to a startup environment16:37 - Who made decisions for startups?21:22 - Joe Mulling's predictions of interim work30:20 - How to adMulling'sterim work and manage the risks 33:22 - Job market trends to keep in mind for 202337:42 - What is different in the recruitment industry since the pandemic?39:46 - The 4-Day WorkWeek41:39 - Joe Mullings' LinkedIn strategy: Humming, singing, and shouting on LinkedInLinks mentioned in this episode:Find My Talents: Learn about your strengths, and watch your career growJoe Mullings' article on predictions for the future of workArticle about LiMullings'ting Joe Mullings' strategy.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

In this episode, recorded live on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook, Geoff Slade and I discuss the year that was, analyzing the major job market trends that have been a Hallmark of 2022 post-pandemic. We also look at the year ahead; specifically, the in-demand skills and job market opportunities we believe can support professionals plan for a successful job-search strategy.Geoff Slade has worked at the forefront of the recruitment industry for over 50 years. He is the Executive Chairman of Slade Group, TRANSEARCH International Australia, Yellow Folder Research, and Skillstream Australia. During the live recording of this episode, we had over 50 participants listening as we recorded, sending us comments and feedback. I hope you enjoy this chat with Geoff and that it helps you plan ahead for a successful job hunt in the months ahead.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:04:37 - Geoff Slade discusses the 2022 job market05:52 - Geoff Slade explains why the recruitment process is taking longer than pre-pandemic 07:09 - Sectors and professions at risk of redundancy in 202308:35 - Should you apply for a job this December or wait until next year?10:45 - What has been different in the recruitment industry since the pandemic?11:48 - Geoff Slade explains what it takes to be a good recruiter13:20 - What makes people so antagonistic about sales?14:47 - How recruiters handle the high volume of applications16:08 - Are recruiters still keen to catch up with candidates?19:00 - Are cover letters still important?20:00 - Geoff Slade looks ahead at 2023 trends for jobs24:00 - The top skills for job candidates in 202325:53 - Three factors that will shape the future labor supply globally28:00 - How is the Slade Group keeping up with the technology change33:21 - Geoff Slade explained the importance of being entrepreneurial when job hunting36:58 - Renata Bernarde's client's biggest challenges39:30 - The importance of LinkedIn for corporate professionals41:25 - Flexibility and part-time opportunities Links mentioned in this episode:Find My Talents: Learn about your strengths, and watch your career growReset Your Career Online CourseEpisode 52 - Has COVID-19 Derailed Your Career? Interview With Recruitment Expert Geoff SladeEpisode 35 - "Let me call you back" - Recruitment trends shaping the job market, with Anita ZiemerEpisode 50 - Skills and Attributes Needed for Business Recovery, With Julian DohertyAbout 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