Career Warrior Podcast

Listen to (or share) Homebound Radio: https://shows.acast.com/homebound-radioToday, we're going to talk about how you can spruce up your resume content and design so you can land more interviews. We'll talk about your professional experiences section, resume design do's & don'ts, ATS (applicant tracking system) compliance, and the right format to get your foot in the door.I recently co-presented at a Career Camp X 2030 event in General Assembly here in Austin. This is part 2 of that presentation, which was led by Erin Ford.Resources Mentioned in the Show:Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/Connect with Erin Ford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theerinford/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprwCheck out General Assembly: https://generalassemb.ly/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to (or share) Homebound Radio: https://shows.acast.com/homebound-radioToday, we’re going to talk about getting your resume rewritten to help you land that dream job. I recently co-presented at a Career Camp X 2030 event in General Assembly here in Austin. During this one, we covered the importance of creating a master resume, how to put yourself in the best light, and crafting a summary that wins. Resources Mentioned in the Show:Connect with Erin Ford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theerinford/Check out General Assembly: https://generalassemb.ly/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Let's Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast where our goal is to help you land your dream job and live your best life. Today, we're going to talk about how to maximize your results when it comes to your job search. This recording comes from an event we did with the Austin Public Library Terrazas Branch. Chris talks about the importance of diversifying your strategy while remaining focused on the best jobs for you.Hope you enjoy!More resources:Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/Follow Career Warrior Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're going to cover some practical tips about how you can make your LinkedIn attractive to recruiters! We took this from our latest Meetup in Austin, Texas. Chris will go over how to write a solid 'About Me' section and headline. Stay tuned for part 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to talk about how a 30-60-90 day plan can help you crush your next interview. This is bonus material from our 100th episode with Merryn Roberts Huntley, in which she discusses the idea of a portfolio as your secret weapon. The 30-60-90 day plan is part of that portfolio. If you want to get the job, you need to stand out beyond answering interview questions like a robot. Hope you enjoy!Resources mentioned in the show:Merryn's top-rated course, How to Get the Job You Want: https://www.udemy.com/course/madetohire-marketyourselfforthecareeryouwant/?referralCode=41A731D77D0A15F49BE9Check out Made to Hire: https://www.madetohire.com/Check out episode 100 with Merryn (Interview Portfolio Episode): https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/100-your-next-secret-weapon-for-interviewsConnecting with us on social media:Merryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madetohire/?hl=enMerryn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merryn-roberts-huntley/Chris' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprwCareer Warrior Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to talk about challenge and carving your own path to career success. My next guest, Jordan Hearin overcame extreme poverty, multiple evictions, and was raised in a childhood where both parents were addicted to drugs...all so he could eventually carve his own path to career success as a successful technology executive.It blows my mind what us humans are capable of doing with the right amount of vision and persistence. This conversation was originally intended for a new podcast to be released in late January, which fights homelessness. The section I’ve chosen today will hone in on Jordan’s story and some common themes that will help you to push forward in your job search as well. Thanks for tuning in, and I hope you enjoy this Thursday’s episode.Resources mentioned in the show:Connect with Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sir_jordyy/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a bonus episode today! Through unreleased audio from episode 97, we'll cover boldness and owning it your job search. We'll tackle themes such as risk-taking, confidence, relying on your team, and networking with no expectation.Andrew Wofford is an actor, content creator, and entrepreneur born and raised right here in the great state of Texas. As a “third-generation entrepreneur”, he has business in his blood and even started his first company at the age of 15. He studied acting at CALARTS and has since then had his hand in many different projects, including production companies, educational outreach programs, music groups, and much more. As a good friend, I’ve known Andrew for 13 years and have seen him put his heart and soul into everything he does.Resources mentioned in the show:Follow Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewwofford/Follow the Career Warrior Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/Check out our 97th (original) episode with Andrew: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/confidence-rejection-andrew-wofford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to have a short minisode about how to explain a gap year or time taken off for travel on your resume. I’ll discuss some helpful tips to frame your experience positively so you can get the job you want. Here's what we cover:Ask yourself: how necessary is it to call out that travel you’ve done?Look at timing: (You just traveled...vs 5 years ago).Look at job relevance:  How relevant is it for the specific job you’re applying for?If you make the decision to showcase travel in the resume:Create a separate section for it. REALLY IMPORTANT: You want to make sure that you only include relevant information for that job.Get clear on where you’re applying. Brainstorm all of the professional skills that you acquired. Common themes include: languages, problem solving, communication skills.When in doubt, keep it short.Cover letters and interviews are the best for selling this type of experience. Resources mentioned in the episode:Blog on including travel on your resume: https://www.carrentals.com/blog/travel-on-a-resume/#74) Should You Really Follow Your Heart?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/74-should-you-really-follow-your-heart-sujit-lalwani/id1151607856?i=1000451320052#82) The Big Bad Recruiting Panel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/82-big-bad-recruiting-panel-we-ask-recruiters-how-to/id1151607856?i=1000454748986 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sign up for our New Year, New Job 6-email-series: https://mailchi.mp/letseatgrandma/new-year-new-jobToday, we’re going to talk about rebranding yourself for your career and your job search. Our guest, Kanika Tolver, is a career coach and author of the book, Career Rehab: Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethink the Way You Work. In Career Rehab, Tolver helps readers strip away what's holding them back to create the career of their dreams. Readers learn how to create an online brand presence, market an authentic personal brand, and sell their brand-offering expertise and skills.She has been featured on CNN, CBS Radio, Glassdoor, Entrepreneur, the Washington Post and in a variety of radio interviews and podcasts.Here's what we cover:Let’s talk about what rebranding actually is. What would this look like in the context of someone’s career?Getting clear on what you want next:How can I build my career floorplan? (Salary, skills matching, ideal location, where you want to live). Career Rooms and Spaces: (Company type, company culture)Career Appliances: What are the incentives that you want? Paid time off? Remote opportunities?The emotional part: How can we deal with stress and anxiety during this time of intense transition? What are ways that I can ensure that companies take me seriously (as a career transitioner) during the application stages?Resources Mentioned in the Show:Order Career Rehab on Amazon KindleFollow Kanika on Instagram,Twitter, and LinkedInSign up for our New Year, New Job 6-email-series: https://mailchi.mp/letseatgrandma/new-year-new-job Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sign up for our New Year, New Job 6-email-series: https://mailchi.mp/letseatgrandma/new-year-new-jobToday, we’re going to talk about the concept of …start, stop, continue. Start, stop, continue is a transformative brainblast exercise that looks to your past so you can build the ideal version of your life. You look at what things you should start, what you should stop, and what you should continue. I’m going to break down how you should do each of these and show you how you can come up with your own start, stop, continue. Start, stop, continue is also a powerful exercise done by corporate executives to build strategy for their companies. This is something that our company at Let’s Eat, Grandma  has been doing every quarter, and it’s helped us out big time. It’s given us self awareness and true focus on what to work on. I think it can be an even more effective tool when applied on a personal level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.