People in Transition

Chad Bean is a highly accomplished recruitment professional with over a decade of experience in the industry.  Throughout his career, Chad has held several senior management positions at some of the world's top companies, where he has established a reputation for his exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and innovative approach to recruitment.As the owner and manager of Ignite Recruitment, Chad leads a company genuinely changing the game in the recruitment industry.  Ignite Recruitment is a crowdsourced referral platform designed to connect top talent with the best job opportunities, all through the power of referrals.  With its cutting-edge technology and innovative approach, Ignite Recruitment is quickly becoming the go-to platform for job seekers and recruiters alike.Chad was born and raised in Houston, TX, and now resides in Orange County, CA.  Throughout his career, he has been driven by a passion for helping people find their dream jobs and positively impacting the world of work.  With his extensive experience, strategic vision, and innovative approach, Chad is poised to continue significantly impacting the recruitment industry for many years.During our conversation, we touched on several important topics.·         The market has shifted, and today, almost 90% of their placements are for in-office roles.·         LinkedIn is a great connector, but you need to find commonality and not just spray out there and hope someone takes it.·         AI is a real help in many recruiting areas, but we must keep the human element and maintain choice and values fit.·         Industries and markets have ebbs and flows; just because the market or industry is down now does not mean it will be forever.·         Finding your next job is a full-time job, and like any new job, you aren't going to be great at it right away, so give yourself a little kindness.·         Remember – to embrace change, be a continuous learner, and focus on your personal brand.Over the years, Chad has talked with thousands of candidates.  His advice is very practical and understandable.  He believes a candidate working with a recruiter is like a home buyer working with a realtor – for best results – keep the recruiter in your action plan. Send us a text

Jeff Ton is a sought-after speaker, author, and thought leader, having led powerful teams and built successful Information Technology departments for over 30 years.   Jeff describes the IT landscape simply by saying, “Businesses today are demanding more from their technology and their technology leaders.” In more than three decades, Jeff has served as Chief Information Officer with Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana and Lauth Property Group.  He has 14 years of experience in various technology roles with Thomson Multimedia (RCA).  Later in his career, Jeff “moved to the other side of the desk” by joining the executive team at InterVision Systems.  After helping to guide several acquisition integrations, he left to devote his energies to his mission of changing the face of IT.  Jeff is the author of Amplify Your Value (2018) and Amplify Your Job Search (2020) and is a frequent keynote speaker on topics related to the evolving IT landscape.  Meet Jeff and learn more at www.JeffreySTon.com. He is also the host of the Status Go podcast, powered by InterVision Systems. This weekly podcast targets the technology professional who wants to break out of the status quo. Find it at InterVision.com/Status-Go or wherever you get your podcasts.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffton/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/JTonIndyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JTonIndyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JTonIndy/ Key topics we discussed in this episode included: ·         During your networking, always ask, “Who are three people I should talk with?” this is how you grow your network to help you in your search and career.·         A dream job leverages your strengths, passion, purpose, and values.·         Your dream job does not have to be your last job.·         How do you maximize your strengths to make your weaknesses irrelevant?·         The resume reader needs to know you can solve their problems.·         If your resume is getting you interviews,  but you are not getting to the next step, you need to ask yourself some tough questions about how you might not be answering the questions impactful enough, and then work on improving your responses next time.  Jeff had so many great ideas to help a job seeker be more successful.  Starting Monday, I know you will have a handful of things from Jeff you can do to find your next great job faster and easier.  Send us a text

 Preparing Yourself to Manage Your Job Search in the Most Effective WayAre you considering how to achieve your true career potential?  Do you have relatives at school or university who need help finding a great job to launch their winning career? Yes? Then this podcast will catapult your thinking into a new and productive gear.  Very importantly, the podcast covers a range of essential life skills not taught at school or university. First,  you’ll learn the seven guiding principles which underlie any successful job search. Then your host, Bob Gerst, and his guest William Cowan will discuss why it is vital to: Understand what makes you unique and how to communicate this; Build your network and seek warm network connections for life;Prepare and practice your answers to three common questions;Conduct thorough research, identify issues, and rehearse before an interview;Be sharp, to the point, and passionate during an interview.This podcast also covers many other significant ideas, including resumes, resources, and LinkedIn.  You must understand these areas to be successful in today’s job market.  PLEASE – share this with others who need support and guidance to make their job search more successful. William Cowan has over 30 years of experience in CEO and Board positions worldwide.  As a leading career coach, he has provided practical career guidance to over 1,000 senior executives.   His new book - Building a Winning Career - describes the strategies that will best position you for success when looking for a new job. It will also help you avoid common mistakes in building your career.  The book has received over 150 five-star reviews on Goodreads and Amazon.Send us a text

Davina Ware is a Career and Workplace Strategist, marketing professional, and founder of Upwardly Paved Path career coaching.    She leads her clients to reach their fullest potential through the latest career transition principles, personal branding, and professional empowerment. She launches professionals into careers of authority that utilize their gifts and talents and prepares businesses to create spaces where top talent can thrive. She is no stranger to career transitions as she has worked in higher education, telecommunications, nonprofit, and healthcare industries and experienced job loss herself. Davina takes a holistic approach to her career coaching and leadership development by offering personal and spiritual development to launch career success.  Her strategy is to motivate towards clarity, encourage overall growth, and combine her marketing expertise with the job search process. She is certified by the International Coaching Federation and is a certified Master Axiologist.  She holds an MBA in Integrated Marketing Communications from Roosevelt University and a Bachelor’s in Marketing Communications from Columbia College Chicago. In this episode, Davina covered many topics that will be of interest to the job seeker, including:·         Personal branding is a foundational element when looking for a job, as it helps set you apart from others; she talked about “packaging brand you.”·         She discussed what networking is and how you can make it more comfortable for yourself·         Successful interviewing means you have done your homework on the company and the people you are speaking with, but mainly you want to be honest and yourself·         The importance of staying true to what brings you joy and your purpose·         How looking for a job for people of color has added challengesDavina is honest, thoughtful, experienced, and giving.  I know you will enjoy her as much as I did and that you will come back to listen to this episode again later in your job search. Send us a text

Brad Hill has 20 years of federal service as a leader (program management) in the Department of Agriculture and Forest Service and as an analyst and liaison in the Department of Defense (Intelligence Community).    He is now the US Health and Human Services Executive Officer, Administration of Children and Families, Region 10 (WA, ID, OR, AK).  But, before that, Brad found himself burnout and needing to change.   In this episode, we talk about his job transition experience, including: ·        How he knew he had to make a change for his mental and physical well-being, the signs of burnout he had to acknowledge.·        It is OK, in fact, a good idea, to seek and get the help you need to deal with your concerns and self-doubt.·        Getting back into a routine during your job search is very important.·        One of Brad’s learnings about himself is that he has some avoidance issues and can be easily distracted; he had to acknowledge this as it directly impacted his search process.·        As part of rebuilding his life, he became a certified Project Manager, read a lot, and got his health back on course; this was key for him to be at his best for his next significant job role.·        Two critical lessons for Brad that he learned during his search included that you must believe in yourself and remain persistent in your search. Anyone going through emotional/mental challenges can relate to Brad’s experience.  Brad was open and candid about his job-hunting experience, and if you are interested in a government or private role, Brad had great advice for the job seeker. Send us a text

Limor  Bergman has worked in the tech industry for over 20 years as a software engineer, engineering manager, and Director of engineering.After spending nine years living in the US, she returned to her home country and focused on her passion for supporting women's career growth, mainly in tech.She has mentored women for over four years and created a mentorship program for women with PowerToFly. She also consults and runs workshops with companies on various topics, such as:Internal mentorship program training Presentation Skills - How to build an engaging presentation utilizing Story Telling?Leadership workshopsDuring our recording, Limor shared many ideas on how to be successful in your job search, including: ·        How to effectively brand yourself on LinkedIn·        How to network well, even if you are an introvert·        Discussed if finding a job in 2023 is different from other years·        What is a job search partner, and how can you use one to make you more effective·        What is ageism in the recruiting process, and how can you combat it·        One of her critical thought for job seekers don’t give up; that the next great opportunity is right around the corner  Here is a link to her website:https://www.linkedin.com/in/limorbergman/https://limorbergman.com/ And links to some of the support websites Limor mentioned:1) Lunchclub for networking for introverts - https://lunchclub.com/?invite_code=limor22) Photofeeler - for getting votes on your LinkedIn profile picture - https://www.photofeeler.com/3) Canva - for designing your LinkedIn background picture - https://www.canva.com/Send us a text

Anne Donovan is a Human Resources leader known for developing new programs and training, dramatically improving employee retention and leadership performance.  Conducting extensive employee feedback research, she designs initiatives to address underlying issues across many industries.  Executives value her talent for identifying core workforce needs and taking action to develop and drive projects.  Anne’s passion lies in helping people grow, both personally and professionally.  Anne has a talent for spotting potential in people.  She is passionate about developing and supporting people, so they realize their full potential.  Anne has a proven track record of her leadership.  She is very good at influencing and motivating people- a true leader.  Leading culture shifts and change management during highly stressful times are some of her specialties. In this episode, Anne shared several ideas on how you can find your next job easier and faster, including:·         You can have more confidence in your interviews if you prepare and research the company and the people you will meet.·         Your emotions during the job search will be a roller-coaster; to help manage them, get plenty of rest, eat well, and exercise.·         A job transition is filled with change management issues.·         A “rejection resume” can help you see where you have come from and will guide your future.·         Be yourself during the search and rely on a mentor or coach to support you.Anne’s calm and deliberate style will help you deal with any speed bumps you are experiencing as you look for your next job.  She has many great suggestions and ideas for your job search – you will want to listen to her several times to get the most from her recording.Send us a text

Sindy obtained a B.S. Degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education from California State University, East Bay.  In her junior year, she started, teaching Dance.  Later, she taught high school and pivoted into a Trainer role at a youth job-training program combining her love of education and business. In an HR career spanning over 25 years, she found her niche in a recruiting.  She has been a Recruiter, Sr. Recruiter, Recruiting Manager, Director of Talent Acquisition, and Principal Recruiting Consultant.   Sindy’s has worked in various industries, including healthcare and information technology; manufacturing like Clorox and Mother’s Cookies; as well as smaller bio-techs and pharmaceutical companies like Amgen; Berkeley Heart Lab, Inc., a Celera business; and Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc., a division of Pfizer. Sindy is the Founder, Host of, the Insider’s Career Club, a career podcast, career coaching business, and website. In this episode, Sindy shared so many great ideas on how to find your next great job easier and faster, including:·         What are the four types of recruiters an applicant might run into, and what should you know about working with them?·         How can you prepare for a virtual interview to be more effective?·         Why do you want to write down your accomplishments, and what should you do with them?·         What does it mean when people say, “Rejection is a part of the job search process”?·         Why is being honest and knowing your skills critical in interviewing?Sindy was so giving of her expertise and insights in the recruiting area.  You will want to listen to this episode more than once to ensure you get all the tips and techniques she shared.   These tip sheets can be found @insiderscareerclub.com under job search.Contact Sindy:Email: sindythomas99@gmail.com; www.linkedin.com/in/sindythomas/ or at www.insiderscareerclub.comSend us a text

Emily Wong is the founder of Words of Distinction, a boutique firm she created to help job seekers land interviews through powerful career storytelling. Emily has helped hundreds of mid-career and executive-level job seekers earn rewarding roles at top organizations like Meta, Google, Fitbit, Roche/Genentech, Moderna, Abbott, Amazon, Microsoft, Sony, Stanford, Northrop Grumman, and Cisco.   The host of the Career Cohort podcast, she’s contributed to several bestselling books that specialize in resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and bios. In addition to certification as a resume writer, she’s credentialed as a Career Transition Coach and Career Storyteller, and is a charter member of Career Industry Authority, an organization where career professionals share ideas on how to best serve job seekers.  During this episode with Emily, we discussed several actionable resume-writing tips and debunked a few myths, including: ·         The right length of a resume and why.·         Tips to make your resume visually appealing and easier to read.·         What it means to “think like the employer” when you write your resume.·         Why keywords matter and how they impact the applicant tracking system (ATS).·         What to avoid when you write your resume.·         The importance in your job search of knowing yourself and what you want. Emily is thoughtful, articulate, and generous with her knowledge to help alleviate job seekers’ struggles.  After you listen to this episode, you will have several action steps you can take to find your next job sooner and easier.  Enjoy – leave me your comments – share this with others. RESOURCES: For more information on Emily, go to www.wordsofdistinction.net/ To help manage your job search, you can access her free 5 Pillars of an Effective Job Search download atwww.wordsofdistinction.net/launchnowEmily also invites you to connect with her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/emilysfwong Send us a text

John Tarnoff is an executive and career transition coach, speaker, and author who supports mid and late-career professionals in defining, planning, and achieving more meaningful and sustainable careers.  Fired 39% during his 35 years as a film producer, studio executive, and tech entrepreneur, he learned how to turn setbacks into successes in a volatile business. He reinvented his career at 50, earning a master’s degree in spiritual psychology to share his lessons with others facing similar challenges.  He is the author of the best-selling book, "Boomer Reinvention: How to Create your Dream Career Over 50" and has created four courses on the multi-generational workforce for LinkedIn Learning. Some of the topics we discussed include: In networking, you should follow your “A B G”       (“Always, Be, Giving”): think first about what you can do to support the people in your network before asking for help. Worry about how you can meet someone that can refer you for the job – don’t worry about what the job description says about the role. The role you want in the future needs to connect with your values. Follow three keys in searching for your next great job 1. Focus on your Superpower (what you do best)  2. Build a Community  (like-minded colleagues to refer you to opportunities) 3. Become a Thought     Leader (Stand up for what you stand for, build trust and credibility). The career you want is already inside of you: follow your inner knowing and intuition. Question the negative messages that will come at you. To create your future, you need to reconcile your past: clear emotional baggage and limiting beliefs.These are just a few of the great ideas and suggestions John shared.  I hope you enjoyhis experiences, thought leadership, and energy as much as I did.  Thankyou for listening to this episode of “People in Transition”.Send us a text