Career Warrior Podcast

Today, our minisode is about some resume myths that need to die. Guys listen: there’s a lot of garbage advice going around in the resume world, and my goal here is to give these myths a swift kick to the pants and lay them to rest in their muddy grave. What is a muddy grave? I don’t know, just made it up, but it felt right.These are some resume myths that needs to die. And it all revolves around the belief that there are blanket one size fits all answers that apply for every job application. You may consciously say I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all answers, but when you are in a crunch, emotions are running high, and someone gives you a shallow piece of advice -- it’s tempting to take that advice and run with it.Now I’ll give you some examples of one-size fits all answers in the job search. All resumes should be one page or x amount of pagesAlways delete all experience past 2000 (or x year)Always delete all your interestsNEVER have fancy resumesResources Mentioned:Have you checked out our blog? We have an amazing editor and several of our writers at Let’s Eat, Grandma have been putting some really cool stuff together.And don’t forget to leave a review as it would mean the world to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to talk about job application tips that may surprise you. These tips will help you get more success in your applications -- as many job seekers forget about them or simply don’t know about them. There is so much I’ve learned in the last 6 years running a resume service by talking to recruiters, managers, and job seekers, and I thought it would be a waste of knowledge if I did not share these things with youPeople would be surprised to hear the following 3 tips:Think of your job application like a webmasterTake advantage of the fact: ATS systems pick up on everything not just the keywords in the resume.Most recruiters don’t receive cover letters, and recruiters think most of them suck.Resources Mentioned#112) 4 Quick Steps to Hacking the ATS#28) Do Cover Letters Matter Anymore?Leave us a rating and I’ll love you forever! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we cover a tough question: how do I say the word “no” gracefully? This episode is bonus material on how to manage your time effectively, and we know that if you get comfortable with saying “no,” you’ll do a better job with managing your time. We cover how to politely decline project requests (even if they are from your boss) and how to turn down a job offer without burning bridges. Listen: I was working on a project yesterday, and before I knew it...the day was over, and I had only completed half the tasks I set out to do. Where did the time go? What could I have done better? I know for me there’s a lot of room for improvement when it comes to efficiently managing my schedule, and I wouldn’t be surprised if many of you listening today are going through the same struggles.Our featured guest, Matylda Czarnecka, is an NYU certified leadership coach who focuses on helping ambitious trailblazers (e.g. Career Warriors) so they can get clarity on what’s next -- and get there faster. She is the founder of Matylda Leadership Coaching, and she’s helped clients .. all over the world alongside great companies such as ESPN, Forbes, and Flatiron SchoolResources for Job Seekers:Check out Matylda’s websiteMatylda’s social media handles: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maybe you’re figuring out how to achieve that next level in your career. Maybe you’re unsure how that next level can happen without another degree. Well, this episode is for you. My next guest started from the bottom, and now he’s here on this podcast. Today I brought on Mark Hayward, host of the Absolute Business Mindset, a great podcast focused on business, personal development, and technology. Mark has years of experience in navigating the corporate world and has spent many hours learning how professionals get to the top of their field. Mark’s tagline is that he’s a “corporate employee with an entrepreneurial mindset”, which I love. Mark is also a business coach, working closely with clients to help get them promoted, get them pay raises, and get them recognized for the value they add to their companies. Resources Mentioned in Episode:Connect with Mark Hayward on LinkedInAbsolute Business MindsetThe podcast course Mark teachesShow notes and Career Warrior episode about the SMART techniqueEpisode #95: Why and How You Should Apply For Startups Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to talk about how to address a layoff in your job application. We’re going to cover these following questions in your job application process. When should you address the layoff?Where should you address the layoff?How should you address the layoff?Resources Mentioned#5) Career Coach Al Robinette on Getting Laid Off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to cover our relationship with the most precious asset we have: time. Yes, we're going to get this whole time management thing down, because with this superpower, you’ll become the best professional you were meant to be. You’ll be a more efficient job seeker. I was working on a project, and before I knew it...the day was over, and I had only completed half the tasks I set out to do. Where did the time go? What could I have done better? I know for me there’s a lot of room for improvement when it comes to efficiently managing my schedule, and I wouldn’t be surprised if many of you listening today are going through the same struggles.Well enter my next guest: a big bad New Yorker by the name of Matylda Czarnecka. Matylda is an NYU certified leadership coach who focuses on helping ambitious trailblazers (e.g. Career Warriors) so they can get clarity on what’s next -- and get there faster. She is the founder of Matylda Leadership Coaching, and she’s helped clients .. all over the world alongside great companies such as ESPN, Forbes, and Flatiron School. Resources for Job Seekers:Check out Matylda’s website: https://matylda.me/Matylda’s social media handles: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedInFree Supplemental Resource Coming Soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss during today's episode how to boost engagement on LinkedIn and leverage those connections! This episode includes audio from a live virtual event we did for Austin Job Seekers, Recruiters, and Career Warriors about networking on LinkedIn. We included a few solid questions that job seekers asked in regards to their networking on the platform. Hope you enjoy.Please connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to talk about how to get aligned with the jobs that define our careers. Why should you listen to this episode? Maybe you’re finding that an apathetic (or even draining) energy consumes you at work. You show up to work. You grind it out. You show up the next day. Rinse, repeat...and boom, thank God it’s the weekend. So now you decide: it’s time for a change, and you’re open to do that by hopping to a different job, company, or career altogether. Well, you’re going to want to listen to this episode first. The truth is...a lot of people don’t know what job is right for them. Or worse, they may not be even be aware of the importance of picking an engaging job that works for them. Today is all about one word: alignment. We’ll discuss the concept of picking a job that you are personally aligned with and how it actually can make a difference.  Today, I brought on Jeanette Winters, a Fortune 100 Talent Management Executive. She is the Chief Talent Officer & Managing Partner for Winters Advisory Group. Jeanette is a human capital expert with 20+ years of designing scalable, quantifiable and sustainable initiatives. She’s been involved in the creation and implementation of proven human capital practices, procedures, and programs, and she’s led human resources for many brands that you may be familiar with: including Pitney Bowes, Igloo, and Beyond Meat. Resources Mentioned Jeanette Winters - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanettewinters/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode, we present the best words of wisdom of past episodes from the career experts. We’ve heard so many amazing nuggets of wisdom during the end of our episodes, that we thought we would stitch them together for you and present them for this Thursday mashup episode. We hope that you use this episode for encouragement and a boost to have the best job search possible. Resources for Job Seekers:Episode #97) Confidence in the Face of Rejection | Networking Without Expectation | Andrew WoffordEpisode #99) Land Your Dream Job While Boosting Your Salary | Adunola AdesholaEpisode #100) Your Next Secret Weapon for Interviews | Merryn Roberts-HuntleyEpisode #103) Rebranding Yourself for Your Career | Kanika TolverEpisode #125) From Career Goals to COVID-19: What Are You in Control of? | Denise HamiltonEpisode #129) Your Ultimate Guide to Reach Out Messages | Lisa Lewis of Career Clarity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to talk about LinkedIn Premium. Is Premium Career worth it for job seekers? We’re going to cover some key features from LinkedIn Premium Career, draw in my own insights on how job seekers should be using LinkedIn, and we’ll talk about whether or not it will be useful for you. Here's what we cover:What I’m going to cover here are some of the features that you can use and how I personally would use them. If you can visualize yourself doing these things successfully, then I’d say yes that Premium is worth it for you. InMail messages Salary and Job InsightsWho viewed your profile?LearningResources for Job Seekers:  The Best Way to Network on LinkedIn: https://shows.acast.com/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/best-way-to-network-on-linkedin-warm-networking My Actual LinkedIn To Do List: https://shows.acast.com/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/77-my-actual-weekly-linkedin-to-do-list Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.