Career Warrior Podcast

Today, we’re going to help you think through your goals for next year -- and we’re going to increase the likelihood of you actually following through by integrating S.M.A.R.T goals.Ask Yourself Why:Pick one goal you have in mind. Ask why you want to accomplish this goal.What’s the main reason you want to accomplish your goal.Is it to impress someone else?Is it because you’ve always had this goal? How good would you feel if you were to accomplish that goal? What will you be able to accomplish if you finish that goal?Set Your SMART Goals:SMART is an acronym that stands for...Specific - A major reason why New Year's resolutions fail are that you aren’t specific enough. Creating specific goals does something psychologically that sets you up for success. Measurable - The more quantifiable the better. Weight is a good example because you can step on the scale and have a number.Attainable - Make sure you are positioned with the tools required to nail your goal. If you don’t have them, go get them. Also, be sure to be realistic. Relevant - Why is this relevant in the context of the bigger picture of your life? Time-Bound - Put a specific time frame on your goal. (Also, don’t be too short-term. This is one of the reasons why people give up. Give it a year’s time with quarterly check points.)Resources Mentioned in the Show:Follow me on IG and DM me what your goals are! https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/Come up with your SMART goals and implement an action plan. (Listen to the episode below for help on this).Listen to Episode #78 Are you taking enough action to succeed?: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/are-you-taking-enough-action-to-succeed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merryn's top-rated course, How to Get the Job You Want: https://www.udemy.com/course/madetohire-marketyourselfforthecareeryouwant/?referralCode=41A731D77D0A15F49BE9Today, we are going to talk about your secret weapon for your next interview. Merryn Roberts-Huntley is a career expert and Founder of Made to Hire, a company focused on helping professionals get what they want in their careers. Professionals call her their “secret weapon”. She’s worked with brands such as... NIKE, ADIDAS, Columbia Sportwear, Spanx, Clif Bar, Portland Marathon, Salomon, and Major League Soccer. Merryn also teaches graduate-level marketing at The University of Oregon. And when she is not running Made to Hire, she’s doing marketing strategy and business development for FIXX Consulting, which is a sports-focused firm that she founded to help connect companies to their target consumer. Here's what we cover:How could a portfolio help you set yourself apart from the competition?What's in a portfolio? (We cover two components in detail).How do you actually use it in the interview?How you should actually print/package the portfolio?Here's what could be in your portfolio:Cover pageResumeVisual resume (optional)Recommendation letterSuitability map30 60 90 day planWork samplesResources 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 36 with Merryn (5 questions in an interview): https://www.madetohire.com/blog/2019/3/30/podcast-how-to-crush-the-interviewConnecting 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 landing your next job with a salary increase! Who doesn’t want to land their dream job, and who couldn’t use another $10K/year, $15K/year salary boost for the new year? Our guest today is Adunola Adeshola. She is a career coach, Forbes contributor, and she also comes from the great state of Texas. Adunola teaches flourishing and unfulfilled corporate professionals how to secure new positions they love at companies they love. She’s here to share her story and practical career expertise tips that have helped her clients in a variety of industries land dream jobs with better salaries. The 5 steps anyone with great experience can use to land their dream job with $10K, $20K, $30K+ salary increases:Getting crystal clear on what you want. The more specific the better.Changing your story. Start focusing on what you want to do next. Not just your past. Understand the culture of what you’re going after. (I can add value and impact). Connecting with a real human. Communicating your value / closing the loop.Resources mentioned in the episode:Adunola's free guide: https://employeeredefined.lpages.co/free-guide-zero-interviews-to-job-offers/Connect with Adunola for coaching: https://www.employeeredefined.com/lets-talk/Follow Adunola on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewemployees/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I hate when people simply say to be positive, but this is one of the most powerful things you can do to improve your life. I try and tackle this issue the right way by drawing from faith, science, and my own experiences.At the end of the day, if you are living your days in positive expectation, you’ll be able to actually persist enough to achieve difficult outcomes (eg land a solid job through career change). If you dwell on the negative, you will slow down unnecessarily. It’s that simple. The episode will cover why it’s important to be positive as well as how to shift your mindset from constant negativity to positive expectation.Resources mentioned in the show:Scientific studies on the benefits of positive thinking. Follow this article: https://edition.cnn.com/2013/10/11/business/the-science-behind-positive-thinking/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to talk about confidence in the face of challenge and uncertainty. We will also cover a powerful mentality to have when it comes to networking: connecting with others without expecting anything in return.Why you will want to listen to this episode:Maybe you feel like rejection has gotten the better of you. You lack confidence, clarity, and presence in your job search.You feel like it’s time to take more calculated risks.My next guest is Andrew Wofford. He’s 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. I brought him on the show today because he’s one of the most confident, present, and interesting people I know. Andrew will be sharing experiences from his own journey, including challenges and struggles. And we will draw parallels to the job search, showing you how you can still be confident in the face of challenge and adversity.Here's what we cover:What are some ways to reboost your confidence during tough times? What are some ways to deal with rejection?Why does expecting nothing in return yield a better job search?Resources mentioned in the show:Connect with Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewwofford/Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During today's episode, we discuss the BEST way to use LinkedIn for your job search.Public Service Announcement: LinkedIn is social media: it can be the biggest time waster ever -- or one of the best tools available to get you to your dream job. Brenda Bernstein discusses on today's show who you should reach out to on the platform -- and what to say in your reach out messages.Resources Mentioned in the Show: Connect with Brenda on LinkedInOrder How to Write a KILLER LinkedIn Profile...and 18 Mistakes to AvoidCheck out Brenda's services at The Essay ExpertOther Recommended Episodes:How Should Your LinkedIn Profile Be Different from Your ResumeWho Should I Connect With on LinkedIn? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the 95th episode of 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’re going to talk about your job search and why you should apply for a startup.Why you will want to listen to this episode.You’re on the job hunt and on the fence about joining a startupYou want to join a startup, but you don’t have a good sense of directionYou want to join a startup, but you don’t know how to get your foot in the doorSteve Kahan is a serial entrepreneur that has had great success moving from the corporate world early in his career to the startup world. He will share lessons learned in over 30 years for how young professionals or those that feel stuck in the corporate world can earn a great living doing what they love by igniting their career in startup life. He’s also helped to grow six start-up companies from early-stage development to going public or being sold, resulting in more than $3 billion in shareholder value. He is currently CMO at Thycotic, which will become the seventh. He has also written a book published by Wiley and Audible called “Be a Startup Superstar," which we will cover in the end.Here's what we cover:Why should people consider startups?Why should you not join a startup? What are some potential downsides to joining if you do decide to make that leap?How do you pick the right startups?How do you meet the right people to get hired? What are some ways that are overlooked?Resources mentioned in the show:Order Be a Startup SuperstarEpisode: Quitting Your Job to Start Your Own BusinessEpisode: Navigating Career Changes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we cover four different job boards you can apply through. I’ve said it from the beginning: you should diversify your job search strategy in order to maximize your results. That is, I recommend most folks both use a networking strategy AND apply through job boards.Today, we cover Indeed, LinkedIn, The Muse, and Glassdoor.Resources:https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/best-places-to-post-your-resume-2019/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprwInstagram: @careerwarriorpodcastTikTok: @careerwarriorpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why you will want to listen to this episode: you know you hate your job. Every time you come home, you lack energy and can’t wait to complain to your closest friend about how much you hate your job. Or maybe it’s on a more subtle level, and your job is becoming progressively more life-sucking, and you’re now unsure if you made the right choice.You especially want to listen to this if you want a way out and want to take some control of your situation.I brought on David Flynn. He’s a good friend of mine, Austinite, and rising star in the world of online marketing. He has a diverse background in marketing working for various companies large and small -- from his very own company to companies as large as Facebook. Most importantly, he comes on this podcast to speak from the heart and share advice on surviving a job you hate.Here's what we cover:What are some reasons that you should not stay in your job?What did you do to cope with being in this tough position? What were some healthy habits that helped you survive until your next phase? Were there any mentality shifts that truly helped you during this period? (Internal vs. External Locus of Control)What did you do to stay fresh and marketable when you were searching for jobs?One thing you mentioned was you rarely let your connections die. Can you speak more about this and how it helped your job search? Resources Mentioned in the Show:Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemflynn/Episode: When Should You Quit Your Job: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/31-when-should-you-quit-your-jobEpisode: More Energy at Work (Nutrition): https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/59-more-energy-at-work-series-pt-1-nutrition-fuel-for-work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We'll be going over application strategy in relation to the November and December months. Because it may be worth it for you to keep those applications going!Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Send your resume in for a free career score to our company at https://www.letseatgrandma.comFast Company Article: https://www.fastcompany.com/90291699/whats-the-best-time-of-year-for-your-job-search-it-dependsWorkopolis Article: https://careers.workopolis.com/advice/the-best-time-of-year-day-of-the-week-for-finding-a-new-job/F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.