

Career Warrior Podcast
Let's Eat, Grandma Resume Services
Chris Villanueva, CEO & Co-Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma resume service, proudly hosts the Career Warrior Podcast for job seekers of all backgrounds. You will hear job-hunting strategies from industry leaders, resume experts, and top coaches to help guide you through your career.This show retells the stories and struggles of job seekers, industry professionals, and brave startup founders. Hear about their career pitfalls and how they climbed out of them in these episodes.The Career Warrior Podcast covers the best career-related content by discussing all topics relevant to all entry-level applicants, mid-career candidates, and high-level executives - from the ideal resume page formatting to writing a resignation letter. We want you to become the best professional you can be in your career! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 11, 2022 • 11min
#264) 3 NEW LinkedIn Updates Job Seekers Should Pay Attention to in 2022
In today’s power-packed minisode, I’ll be covering the 3 LinkedIn updates for this year that I think are relevant for job seekers. Listen up: there was an article published by LinkedIn that highlighted the 20+ new LinkedIn features, but I wanted to sift through the noise and focus on 3 features that are relevant specifically to the job seeker. In today’s episode, I will cover why these features are important for you to know about and what specifically you should do about them. Follow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2022 • 10min
#263) What To Do if You’ve Been Job Hopping
What does it mean to be a job hopper? How do employers view job-hopping? How do I address it on a resume or an interview? In today's minisode, I bring you some brand new content with my guest Biron Clark, Founder at Careersidekick.comBiron Clark is a former executive recruiter and job search expert. His website, Career Sidekick, is read by more than one million people per month. He has been advising job seekers since 2012 to think differently in their job search and land high-paying, competitive jobs. You can follow him on LinkedIn by searching for Biron Clark and heading on over to Career Sidekick.com. Well, what do you do if you think you might be a job hopper?Resources:Get Job Search Advice on the Career Sidekick website. Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaConnect with Biron at LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 2022 • 34min
#262) Why You Need a Rejection Resume | Dr. Eli Joseph
Today I brought on Dr. Eli Joseph, author, educator, and TEDx speaker.Dr. Eli Joseph currently serves as a faculty member at Columbia University and Queens College and as a partner and medical examiner at ExamOne, a Quest Diagnostics company. Using rejection to fuel his professional achievements, he earned a bachelor’s degree at the age of 20, a master’s degree at 21, and a doctorate degree while teaching at an Ivy League institution at 24. As a partner at ExamOne, Dr. Joseph works with the nation’s top insurance firms, including AIG, Prudential, William Penn, and John Hancock. His new book, The Perfect Rejection Resume: A Reader’s Guide to Building a Career Through Failure (February 15, 2022), compiles lessons about failure from his own life experiences and those of seven influential thought leaders. So as you can see, Dr. Eli Joseph is going to be just awesome, and this episode is really going to dig deep into how you can turn your failures into golden opportunities.Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaLearn more about Eli’s work hereGet your own copy of The Perfect Rejection Resume book now!Connect with Eli on LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2022 • 34min
#261) The Holistic Job Search | Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill
Today I brought Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill – who was named a 2022 LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search & Careers. Nii Ato is a holistic career coach who helps ambitious professionals of color successfully navigate their job search while remaining authentic to themselves. Nii Ato holds master’s level training in mental health counseling, allowing him to provide holistic support by creating space for the personal, professional, & psychological in his work with clients. He has over 10 years of experience in the career development space, including 5+ years as the Sr. Career Advisor at Ivy Exec, an online professional development platform. Through this platform, he provided job search, resume, and career guidance to over 5,000 global clients.Nii Ato was born in London, raised in New York City, finished high school in Accra, Ghana, and spent a full year studying abroad in Paris. He is a husband and a father to a wonderful 9-year old girl. So as you can see, Nii Ato is going to be just awesome, and in this episode, we’re going deep to help you have the best job search possible. Resources:Check out Avenir Careers.Connect with Nii Ato on LinkedInArticles that flesh out the impact of gender, personality, & culture in the job search:How Culture Impacts Talking About Your Achievements3 Ways Personality, Gender, & Culture Impact How You Write Your ResumeGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 2022 • 32min
#260) How to Make Your Career Change an ASSET | Angela Copeland
Perhaps you’ve recently made the leap to a different career or are considering doing so. How do you approach the resume, interview, or negotiation so you can nail your job search? Well, in this episode we answer that and so much more, so listen up! Today I brought on Angela Copeland, vice president of marketing at Recruiter.com. Angela has been helping guide people to land the job of their dreams for years. She is the author of the syndicated newspaper column Career Corner and the career book ‘Breaking the Rules and Getting the Job’. Angela is also a frequent contributor on Action News 5 and has been featured on a number of top-tier publications including The Wall Street Journal, Glassdoor, Forbes, and Business Insider. Feel free to check out her TEDx Talk titled, ‘How I Broke the Rules and Found My Perfect Job." So as you can see, Angela is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to address your career change with confidence. Resources:Check out Angela’s company website at Recruiter.comGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow Angela at LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 2022 • 12min
#259) Why You Should Change Jobs Every 2 to 3 Years | Sonja Price
In today's minisode, our guest has a pretty hot take: why you should consider changing jobs every 2 to 3 years. I sat down with Sonja "Dynamo" Price who recommends that employees change positions often in order to achieve greater long-term mobility and pay in their careers. Sonja has over 15 years of experience in Career and Leadership consulting, and has worked with a wide range of clients including Amazon, Facebook, Google, and HBO. Check this conversation out, and I hope you find it to be equally as interesting as I did. ResourcesCheck out Dynamo CareersTake the Quiz: Does Your Work Work for You?Connect with Sonja on LinkedInGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 2022 • 30min
#258) How to Decide Between Multiple Job Offers | Biron Clark
Today I brought on Biron Clark, Founder at Careersidekick.comBiron Clark is a former executive recruiter and job search expert. His website, Career Sidekick, is read by more than one million people per month. He has been advising job seekers since 2012 to think differently in their job search and land high-paying, competitive jobs.So as you can see, Biron is going to be just stellar, and this episode is going to really help you make the best decision you can when evaluating multiple job offers. Resources:Get Job Search Advice on the Career Sidekick website. Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaConnect with Biron at LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 2022 • 41min
#257) Overcoming Shame, Owning Your Identity, and Finding Your Purpose | Ivan Estrada
Today I brought on Ivan Estrada, Real Estate Entrepreneur and Creator of the Brand With Ecosystem.Ivan Estrada is an inspirational business leader and top-ranked real estate entrepreneur. He has been featured on NBC’s Open House, HGTV’s House Hunters, and Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing, as well as in the Los Angeles Times and Forbes. He is the author of the new book, Brand With Purpose: Find Your Passion, Stay True to Your Story, and Accelerate Your Career.Estrada is also part of a selected cohort of top entrepreneurs for the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative. He is currently a member of the Advisory Council at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles and was a former president of the Los Angeles LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Estrada lends his expertise as a mentor to universities and various community organizations such as the Social Justice Learning Institute and Youth Business Alliance.So as you can see, Ivan is going to be just amazing, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’ve also struggled with career opportunities because of how other people viewed your race, gender, sexuality, disability, or other identities. Now is the time to own your identity and find your purpose!Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaOrder Ivan’s book “Brand With Purpose” now!Get in touch with IvanFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 2022 • 39min
#256) How To Stand Out As the Top 2% of Your Industry | Diana YK Chan
Today, I brought on Diana YK Chan. With over 15 years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience, Diana is a former Recruiter turned Executive Career Coach, Speaker, and Trainer at My Marketability. She was recently just named a LinkedIn Top Voice for Job Searching and Careers for 2022. Having worked with over 1000 diverse clients globally at all levels, Diana helps ambitious professionals, leaders, and executives design the next chapter of their life, navigate transformational career changes, and land incredible opportunities with a higher income at top companies in technology, consulting, financial services, CPG, pharmaceutical and many more. She’s an expert at distinguishing people’s unique brand values, mastering their messages, and communicating with confidence to gain a competitive edge. JobScan named her one of the Top 10 Job Search Experts to follow on LinkedIn. She’s also been featured in Forbes, LinkedIn News, and HuffPost. So as you can see, Diana is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you to stand out as top talent within your respective industry.ResourcesCheck out Diana’s websiteConnect with Diana on LinkedInGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2022 • 35min
#255) How to Turn the Great Resignation into the Great TRANSFORMATION | Sonja Price
Listen, there’s no doubt that there is a major socioeconomic shift going on right now with a record number of people quitting their jobs. With that change comes a great opportunity for every single job seeker listening to this podcast right now: The chance for personal and professional transformation – an opportunity for you to do more of what you want to do, to have a better lifestyle, better pay, working environments. And that is what we are going to talk about today. Today I brought on Sonja “Dynamo” Price. With over 15 years of experience in Career and Leadership consulting, Sonja has worked with a wide range of clients including Amazon, Facebook, Google, HBO, and numerous other organizations.She has a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Organizational Development and is a Certified Career and Executive Coach.She trained with Al Gore to become a Climate Reality Leader and is actively engaged with the Seattle Board of Conscious Capitalism.She is passionate about empowering professionals to accelerate their career success, to become financially free, and to make a positive impact around the world. In her downtime, she enjoys skiing, playing piano, and geeking out over strategy board games.You can learn more about her at https://dynamocareers.com/So let’s talk about transformation today. I can’t wait to get into the conversation.ResourcesCheck out Dynamo CareersConnect with Sonja on LinkedInGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.