The Exclusive Career Coach
Lesa Edwards
The Exclusive Career Coach is presented by Lesa Edwards, CEO of The Exclusive Career. This bi-weekly podcast covers all things job search including how to plan and execute an effective job search strategy, interviewing tips, networking tools, maximizing LinkedIn, salary negotiations, and managing your mindset around your job search.
Looking for help in managing your career including leadership development, self-promotion, management issues, emotional intelligence, and effective communication? Visit my other podcast - The Exclusive Career Podcast!
Looking for help in managing your career including leadership development, self-promotion, management issues, emotional intelligence, and effective communication? Visit my other podcast - The Exclusive Career Podcast!
Episodes
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May 29, 2024 • 20min
322: How to Leverage Your Existing Network to Find a Job in a New Field or Industry
Learn how to leverage your existing network to make a career pivot in a new field or industry. Strategies include utilizing LinkedIn, recognizing your connections, and reaching out to expand career opportunities. Gain insights on unlocking networking opportunities, building trust through personalized messages, and mastering effective networking strategies for career success.
May 22, 2024 • 23min
321: Overcoming Setbacks and Obstacles in Your Career Path
The podcast discusses overcoming setbacks in careers with personal stories of job loss, unexpected opportunities, and resilience. It explores mindset shifts, goal revision, and seeking guidance from mentors. Strategies for tackling obstacles include focusing on solutions, seeking support, and practicing self-care.
May 15, 2024 • 27min
320: Resources for Career Development
The podcast covers career development as a lifelong journey of growth, focusing on self-knowledge, navigating career paths for college students, different approaches to career development support in organizations, proactive strategies like self-assessment and seeking mentors, and empowering career development through stretch assignments and self-assessment.
May 8, 2024 • 22min
319: Building and Maintaining a Professional Network
The podcast discusses the importance of networking for career growth, providing tips on setting goals, exploring different venues, and leveraging social events. It emphasizes the need for a strong online presence, particularly on LinkedIn, and highlights networking as a key activity for long-term success.
May 1, 2024 • 26min
318: How to Make the Right Decision When Changing Employers
Learn how to make the right decision when changing employers by identifying key qualities and characteristics. Explore the importance of personal non-negotiables and 'gee - wouldn't it be nice' factors. Get tips on evaluating companies based on industry, mission statement, culture, and more.
Apr 24, 2024 • 14min
317: Addressing Gaps in Employment in Resumes, LinkedIn, Job Interviews
Learn how to address gaps in employment on resumes, LinkedIn, and in job interviews with strategies and real-life examples. From intentional sabbaticals to building businesses, discover how to minimize the impact of employment gaps and present them positively.
Apr 17, 2024 • 13min
316: How to Transition Smoothly into a New Job
Tips on smoothly transitioning into a new job include exiting gracefully, announcing the move strategically, doing research, clarifying expectations with your manager, and building relationships. Advice also covers understanding company culture, active listening, seeking feedback, managing time efficiently, effective communication, flexibility, seeking support, and self-care for sustained performance.
Apr 10, 2024 • 18min
315: Your Resume: What Belongs and What Should Go
Learn about what components should and shouldn't be on your resume in 2024, including branding statements, professional experience, educational details, certifications, and volunteer experience. Discover the importance of structuring your resume with action verbs, listing jobs in reverse chronological order, and omitting outdated personal information. Explore the strategic process of integrating skills within job descriptions for maximum impact.
Apr 3, 2024 • 28min
314: The Resume Summary: What it is and how to write it
Learn how to craft an impactful resume summary that showcases your unique qualifications and brand differentiators. Explore examples of effective branding and the importance of targeting the right audience. Discover valuable insights on creating impactful bullet points in a resume summary to make your resume stand out in the competitive job market.
Mar 27, 2024 • 25min
313: What's Going on With Those Companies That Offer "Free" Resume Reviews?
The podcast discusses the pitfalls of 'free' resume review programs where automated systems give harsh criticism to upsell resume packages. It explores the importance of quality feedback from human professionals and the value of researching resume writing services. Additionally, the podcast talks about crafting an effective resume brand by highlighting achievements and optimizing for Applicant Tracking Systems, as well as tailoring resumes to individual needs and job search strategies.
