Career Warrior Podcast

Today, I’m choosing to support those who feel like quitting their jobs. I’ll be covering how to gracefully quit your job, and I’ll also cover some special considerations about quitting during the pandemic.So how do you do it?The pandemic: to quit or not to quit?Resources Mentioned in Show:Why Do People Quit Their Jobs, Exactly?Entrepreneur.com article featuring Kanika TolverCareer Rehab by Kanika TolverOur Podcast: When Should You Quit Your Job? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I brought on Kris McGuigan, founder of Professional Courage. In founding Professional Courage, Kris translated 15 years of corporate success into a targeted mission: empowering high potentials to step up and stand out in the marketplace. Kris is distinguished as a Board Certified Coach with 200+ hours of training alongside some of the industry’s top experts. She also holds the prestigious ACRW designation, making her one of only a handful of Academy Certified Resume Writers across the globe to also hold an MBA. With a brand formed by courage and constancy, Kris uses her own story to guide clients and audiences to success in an ever-changing job market. So as you can see, Kris is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you take control of your career and boldly move forward.Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Connect with Kris on LinkedInCheck out Professional Courage for Job SeekersPodcast episode on when you should quit your jobFollow usWatch Kris' Podcast Video HighlightFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck Career Warrior Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube ChannelCheck out our Latest Product, Urgent Care Package Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s discussion is all about what experience to include on your resume! How far back should your resume go? What should you include? What about ageism? Chris tackles these questions in this short and sweet minisode so you can increase your chances of landing the interview.Closing:Follow Chris on LinkedInRead the blog mentioned in the episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to talk about boosting your mood for your job search. Today, I brought on the magnificent Matt Zinman. Matt is a difference-maker devoted to personally enriching the lives of at least 100 million people by 2025. His new book, Z-isms: Insights to Live By, is based on his experiences as an entrepreneur, athlete, single parent, caregiver and nonprofit founder. Matt is also the host of "Insights to Live By," a podcast that invites guests to share their own pearls of wisdom. He is also CEO of The Internship Institute, which he established in 2007 to ‘Make Experience Matter.Resources mentioned in show:Learn more about Matt and Z-ismsOrder Z-isms todayConnect with Matt on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode is called “Try This Recommendation out for Your Job Search” We will cover how to write a solid LinkedIn recommendation and why this can help you in your job search. Resources mentioned in episodeA Theory of Reciprocity Blog Article on Writing a LinkedIn Recommendation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to talk about how to land a job in an economic downturn. Ladies and gentlemen, my goal with this episode is not to scare you, in fact the goal is quite the opposite. By listening to this episode, you’ll gain more hope for your future, and you’ll walk away with some actionable tips and insights that will help you land a job no matter what the current situation is. But you need to engage yourself and have an open mind, and preferably take notes as you are listening. Today I brought on the amazing Bobby Davis Jr. Bobby is a tech entrepreneur with over twenty years of experience building successful software companies. Bobby founded his first company in 2002 with just $500 in his bank account. He has since grown it into a multi million-dollar business. His second effort, Advanced Fraud Solutions, now runs in almost 1,000 financial institutions, and Inc. has labeled it one of the fastest-growing private businesses in the country for four years running. Bobby also runs the Coder Foundry boot camp, where he has successfully placed hundreds of software development students in high-paying jobs across the industry. He also just wrote a book that was just released entitled, Breaking the Code: Five Steps to a Life-Changing Software Development Job.Resources Mentioned in Show:Order Bobby’s Book: Breaking the CodeConnect with Bobby on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we sat down with several job seekers who did all the interviewing! You’ll hear a clip from one of our Ask-Me-Anything virtual events. These are some of the best questions that job seekers are asking that you should make sure to ask yourself as you apply for jobs. Enjoy!Resources:Join Austin Job Seekers Meetup GroupLeave us a rating for a shout out on a future episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to go in depth in personal about embarking on a new career path!Today I brought on Da’Rell Bratton, one of the stars of Making It Balance, a new career exploration documentary premiering on PBS and public television stations. Filmed and produced by Roadtrip Nation and made possible by the Center for Audit Quality, this documentary follows 3 young adults as they embark on a cross-country journey in a 32-foot RV to learn more about the audit profession and discover how people of all backgrounds and passions forge their own career paths through auditing. After conducting inspiring interviews with notable current and former auditors about what initially drew them to the profession and how they’ve been able to build successful careers, each of the roadtrippers sets out on their own journey to find their place in their careers.Check out Roadtrip Nation and the documentary info here: https://roadtripnation.com/roadtrip/auditConnect with Da'Rell on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/da%E2%80%99rell-bratton-203436152/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to talk about whether or not you should have a functional resume. This resume format is also known as the skills-based resume and is used in some cases when we apply for jobs. You’ll hear a clip from one of our Ask-Me-Anything virtual events -- and hear us summarize our viewpoint on it at the end of this short and sweet episode. Enjoy!Resources:Blog: Do Functional Resumes Work?Resume Magic by Susan Whitcomb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to talk about building resilience.In my opinion, resilience is one of the most useful traits when it comes to having a successful career. If you wanna have a life worth living, it is not going to be easy. You will meet some major obstacles, and you need to know how to overcome them. This episode is not only one to help you in your job search, but I am sure if you take it to heart, you can apply it to other areas of your life as well. Today I brought on the amazing Ramona Shaw, Ramona is a certified professional leadership coach who helps managers become confident. Through coaching and training, she helps high performing leaders go further and faster by embracing leadership behaviors, skills, and habits that increase productivity, impact, and visibility. You can learn more about at RamonaShaw.com if you want to read her bio. Resources Mentioned in Show:Check out Ramona’s websiteConnect with Ramona on LinkedInListen to The Manager Track PodcastIndistractable book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.