Career Warrior Podcast

Today is all about the LinkedIn recommendation! Maybe you’ve been dying to have a LinkedIn profile that stands out from the rest so you can start getting engagement with people who will propel your career forward. Maybe you want to get reached out to by recruiters. We’ll today we’re going to talk about what kinds of LinkedIn recommendations will drive your career forward -- but how to actually go out and get them. By and large, having a solid LinkedIn profile is one of the best ways to differentiate yourself from others because the vast majority of profiles do not have solid recommendations. And I mean most. Follow us:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow 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.

Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less. Today, we’re getting tactical and if you’re someone with solid career experience, then I’m going to show you exactly how to leverage that experience on a resume to beat out those without the experience. For this episode specifically, we’ll be zooming in on the key achievements section and sharing with you how to write one tactfully. Follow us:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow 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.

Today I brought on Dr. Tega Edwin, founder of Her Career Doctor. She founded this company with a strong vision to help women who are unhappy at work get clarity about who they are so they can find a fulfilling career that allows them to live on purpose, thrive in their zone of genius, and get paid a value-aligned salary. With a rich background, her advice comes with great weight. Her qualifications include a PhD in Counselor Education, a certification in Salary Negotiation, and she’s even a licensed professional counselor. You can find her on LinkedIn as Mary Tega Edwin, PhD, LPC and she’s on Twitter and Instagram as @hercareerdoctorResources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaLearn more about Dr. Tega Edwin at HerCareerDoctor.comConnect with Dr. Tega Edwin 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.

What does power really mean? How does it affect you as a job seeker? Did we fail the job application because of lack of power?Today, I brought on Tiziana Casciaro, a Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the Rotman School of Management of the University of Toronto. Tiziana Casciaro’s research on interpersonal and organizational networks and power dynamics has received distinguished scientific achievement awards from the Academy of Management and has been covered in the New York Times, CNN, Fortune, and TIME.She advises organizations and professionals across industries and has been recognized by Thinkers50 as a management thinker most likely to shape the future of how organizations are managed and led. She just recently released a book called Power, for All: How It Really Works and Why It's Everyone's BusinessSo as you can see, Tiziana is perfect for this episode, and this episode is going to help you figure out where and how to find your power so you can land and thrive in your dream job. Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaGet Tiziana’s latest book “Power, for All” nowConnect with Tiziana 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.

Sonal Bahl is an experienced HR Director and Career Strategist with a career spanning nearly two decades in senior HR positions.She lived and worked in Chile, Belgium, France, India, and Uruguay. Sonal helped recruit, build and evolve highly talented teams for large companies like GE & PwC, midsize family-owned firms, and startups. She reviewed over 250,000 resumes and conducted over 5000 interviewsSonal worked with CEOs and executive committees, and also with front-line employees.This gives her a unique vantage point to help you with your career, no matter what situation you find yourself in now.She holds an MBA from INSEAD, one of the leading business schools in the world. But what’s most exciting is that she has been through challenges as a job seeker. You’ll hear from someone who has been there before as a job seeker and who was able to implement best practices to land 5 job offers during a recession. You’ll hear stories that bring those practices to life we will cover during this episode. Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaCheck out Sonal's YouTubeFollow Sonal 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.

 Do spelling mistakes matter in your resume?Today, I’m going to talk about spelling mistakes in your resume and give you a quick strategy you can implement to make sure your resume is free of all spelling mistakes.Before we launch, I’d love it if you could hit subscribe no matter what platform you’re on. I release episodes EVERY MONDAY and switch things up every other week with an epic guest in the career coaching space. Follow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlightsGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, Grandma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to  the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast where our goal is not only to help you land your dream job but to help you live your best life. Today we have a minisode where I distill resume life lessons in 10 minutes or less. Today’s topic is SO important because, without it, there’s a good chance that someone’s going to throw your resume in the trash. Follow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlightsGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, Grandma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mental health is such an important issue because let’s be honest, the job search is tough. As a major transition, it can be one of the most stressful parts of life, and too many people are putting the focus on landing that next dream job and not enough focus on themselves. The result is often that we end up with more stress, and the job search can be prolonged even delaying our long term career happiness. Let’s turn that around today, by bringing the topic of wellbeing and mental health to the spotlight. My amazing guest today is Kyle Elliott, the founder and career coach behind CaffeinatedKyle.com. As a result of working with Kyle, senior managers and executives have landed jobs at Facebook, LinkedIn, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and nearly every other Fortune 100/500 company you can think of. They have also found happiness. With over a quarter of a million followers on LinkedIn, Kyle was awarded as a Top Job Search Expert to Follow on the platform. A trusted career expert, Kyle’s words have been featured on Forbes, Fast Company, The Muse, and The Ladders, among dozens of other leading publications. He is an official member of the invitation-only Forbes Coaches Council, a member of the Gay Coaches Alliance, and a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).Before we get into today’s show, I just wanted to tell those of you out there that as a constantly growing team, we are always looking to hire the best talent, including our all-star team of resume writers. If you love to simplify complex ideas, transform information into persuasive benefits, tell authentic and compelling stories, and help people improve their lives, you‘re the kind of person we’re looking for.We invite you to learn more about how we help professionals around the world advance in their careers every day. https://www.letseatgrandma.com/careers You’ll see our open positions. Let the hiring manager know you came from the podcast, and I’m sure it will strengthen your application just a bit more. Without further ado, here’s Kyle Elliott on how to take care of your wellbeing during a major period of transition. Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaCheck out Kyle’s website for career coaching resourceFollow Kyle 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.

It may come as no surprise that the Applicant Tracking Systems or ATS is one of the most common concerns for job seekers. For that same reason, it’s one of the top topics with surrounding misconceptions being perpetuated by professionals in the resume writing industry. Well we’re here to team up with a LinkedIn Top voice and superstar to start busting some myths. Kamara Toffolo is a resume writer, LinkedIn consultant, and job search strategist who helps her clients worldwide DARE to do work differently! Kamara has worked with high-achieving professionals from Canada, USA, UK, Australia, Japan, India, UAE, and Brazil, to name a few. Kamara was recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in 2020. She has been featured in major media including Forbes, Business Insider, Inc., The Wharton School Business Radio, and LinkedIn News among others. So let’s get you the downright truth about the ATS, and by the end of this episode, we’re hoping that all of you will become insiders for how the system really works. Resources:Kamara’s Youtube Channel.Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaCheck out Kamara's website 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.

Maybe you feel underpaid and you want to ask for that raise. Or maybe you’re looking for that next job and you want to come to the table ready to negotiate with your hiring manager. In this episode, we’re not only going to cover the best questions you should think about in preparing but also how to manage the actual conversation. Whether you’re at the table or in the Zoom meeting, you’ll feel much more confident and ready to step up and actually land that dream compensation that you’ve been waiting for. My next guest is someone who has done just that with her own clients. Claudia Miller is a bilingual Career Coach & Host of her own Podcast 'Roadmap To The Executive Suite'. She helps serious professionals secure dream jobs, with dream salaries, at their dream companies -- including fast-growing startups, rockstar midsize companies, and Fortune 500 and Tech Giants. It should come as no surprise that she also helps her clients negotiate salary increases of up to $50,000. Business Insider names her one of the "Top 23 Most Innovative Career Coaches of 2020".So as you can see Claudia is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re looking for that next raise. Resources:Check Out. Claudia Miller’s Website and Sign Up to Get a Free: 5 Part Email CourseConnect with Claudia at 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.