Surfing Corporate

According to a recent survey by ResumeBuilder.com, 45% of job seekers say it's harder to find a job now than it was pre-pandemic. It can feel like you need a whole new set of corporate ninja skills (not to mention, patience) to navigate job hunting, resume writing, filling out online applications, pitching yourself to recruiters to see IF you're lucky enough to endure then endless rounds of interviews. Then, if you passed that gauntlet, pray you don't get ghosted by the hiring manager at the end. It's definitely not a pretty picture these days.But why has the job seeking process become so difficult? What steps should we take to become strong contenders? How do we push back if the hiring manager is making unreasonable requests during the interview process? What’s the best way to answer the dreaded question, “what are your salary expectations?”In this week’s episode, we discuss all these topics with Daniel Space (aka @DanFromHR), a senior HR and recruiting professional with over two decades of experience in corporate America in the industries of media, entertainment, and tech. Daniel worked for companies like American Express, WebMD, and Spotify, designing interview models, compensation structures, and organizational strategies. Currently, he runs a consulting business to help employees land their dream jobs, and he’s an HR content creator on TikTok where he has over 150K followers.Dan shares great, juicy insights and information so you can learn from an insider and be ultra prepared for the job hunting and interview process.FRIENDLY REMINDER: Surfing Corporate is completely self-funded, and it takes A LOT of work to make each episode. Please consider making a donation by clicking on this link. This would mean so much to us!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 4:07 Dan talks about the first 57 interviews he did before landing his first job. 9:42 Do cover letters make sense in today's job market. 10:25 Why has the hiring process gotten so tricky and highly demanding. 15:45 Key aspects for writing solid resumes. 22:14 Can you land a job at a company with no internal referral? 25:35 key word optimization for resumes 33:55 Does job hopping affect your chances of getting hired? 40:45 How to answer the question: What is your salary expectation? 50:15 interviews as a two way street. How do you know that the employer is right for you. 59:40 Corporate confessions  Credits:Co-hosts: Aileen Merciel and Glenda PacaninsThis is episode was produced and edited by Aileen MercielIntern: Stephany Gil de SucherOriginal theme song by Chaliwa MusicThe rest of the music is by Blue Dot Sessions    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Savvy corporate players have a good chance of climbing up the corporate ladder and unlocking the achievement level of… VICP (Very Important Corporate Person). This coveted level of the work game translates into making good money, having power and influence at work, leading and inspiring teams, and flying business class, baby!Once you get to this point of corporate stardom, it’s hard to walk away. But that’s exactly what our guest did. Christine Escribano is the former SVP of One Platform Marketing of NBC Universal, a company she loved and worked for over 14 years. However, during the last few years, she slowly but surely felt compelled to make a major life shift. Christine gave it all up to start her own interior design and furniture artist business, which began as a pandemic side hustle.In this episode, Christine shares her insights on how to plan a corporate exit strategy and she talks about the tools corporate gave her to be prepared for this new phase of her life. ------ Check out Christine's awesome store here. Book her spectacular rental vacation home "Casa Di Amici" here.-----FRIENDLY REMINDER: Surfing Corporate is completely self-funded, and it takes A LOT of work to make each episode. Please consider making a donation by clicking on this link. This would mean so much to us!Check out Surfing Corporate's website and sign up for our newsletter. ------Episode Credits: Hosts: Aileen Merciel and Glenda Panins Production and editing: Aileen Merciel Intern: Stephany Gil de Sucher Original Theme song: Chaliwa Music. Other music: BlueDot Sessions   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s challenging economy, it’s not uncommon to find people with full time jobs adding side hustles to the equation (although not all side hustles are driven by financial reasons). A recent article by CNBC stated that a whopping 44% of Americans work a side hustle.So what does this mean for corporate America? Many bosses have expressed concern over this emerging trend, but multiple studies have shown that having a side hustle actually boosts full-time job performance.This is the case of today’s guest. She’s an HR manager who LOVES her corporate job, but in 2020, she felt compelled to nurture her creativity outside her work schedule. Jamie Jackson is the creator of @Humorous_Resources, a work humor account that is a must if you’re into memes, and laughing, and, you know, feeling like you’re not dead inside.Together, we discuss today’s side hustle economy, and how employees can take advantage of them to open new doors and potentially even pivot their career paths.FRIENDLY REMINDER: Surfing Corporate is completely self-funded, and it takes A LOT of work to make each episode. Please consider making a donation by clicking on this link. This would mean so much to us!EPISODE SOURCES: 44% of Americans Work a Side Hustle to Make Ends Meet –– but it may not be an efficient way to earn more, expert says - CNBC Do the Hustle! Empowerment from Side-Hustles and Its Effects on Full-Time Work Performance | Academy of Management Journal 11 Reasons Why You Need a Side Hustle - StartupNation 11 Benefits of Having a Side Hustle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susana Sala Bosch, a C-Suite leader in corporate America, discusses navigating cultural nuances at work. From adapting to U.S. corporate culture to building trust and understanding communication styles, she shares insightful tips for success in the international business world.

If you work for a company that gets acquired by a bigger company, work the way you knew it is probably going to change. Experts state that Adaptability Quotient (the capacity to adapt to new ways of thinking and letting go of old habits) is crucial if you want to keep your job during a transition phase.For today’s episode, we talk with Jordan Stratton, Editor and Social Media Manager for The Dad, the #1 Most Engaged Family Media Brand on the internet. Jordan also writes, shoots, and produces The Dad’s celebrity interview series, “Gettin’ Grilled,” which has led to conversations with the likes of Ryan Reynolds, Matthew McConaughey, and former WH Press Sec, Jen Psaki. And even more importantly, he’s VERY FUNNY. Jordan shares his experience navigating the acquisition process when the company he worked for was acquired. Spoiler alert! It wasn’t easy. He also reveals what Ryan Reynolds is like in real life. You won’t want to miss this one! FRIENDLY REMINDER : Surfing Corporate is completely self-funded, and it takes A LOT of work to make each episode. Please consider making a donation by clicking on this link. This would mean so much to us!HIGHLIGHTS 01:29 Why your Adaptability Quotient is crucial to survive an acquisition or leadership change. 4:48 Meet our guest, Jordan Stratton. 13:12 The acquisition happens and oh boy! 20:33 Is there a silver lining to the acquisition process? 31:15 Key learnings 35:40 Corporate confessions RESOURCESSteve Cadigan’s amazing book, “WorkQuake: Embracing the Aftershocks of COVID-19 to Create a Better Model of Working." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this first episode of a two-part discussion, Glenda and Aileen tackle a topic that affects many employees at some point in their careers--the corporate tsunami--that incredibly stressful period of time when new leadership takes over the company, and nobody is quite sure what is going to happen next. From restructuring to layoffs, from being demoted to being promoted (or perhaps even being escorted off of the premises for a dramatic flare), practically anything goes in unpredictable times like these.And because these situations have been happening so frequently in the last few months, Surfing Corporate has created a unique 5-Step Guide to surviving this type of Corporate tsunami. FRIENDLY REMINDER : Surfing Corporate is completely self-funded, and it takes A LOT of work to make each episode. Please consider making a donation by clicking on this link. This would mean so much to us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real talk about corporate life doesn’t get more real than this. Our guests are outspoken leaders in the HR space, and they’re also the co-hosts of the popular “People Problems” podcast. Alexa Baggio and Tyson McKenzie tell us with zero sugar coating what HR gets wrong, what people get wrong about HR, why we need to stop treating employees like children, and why “feces revenge” is a thing at work. (Yes, you read that right). You can follow Alexa Baggio on LinkedIn and on Instagram as @theinfluencHR, and you can follow Tyson McKenzie on Instagram as @HR.ShookSign up for the Surfing Corporate newsletter here, and remember to follow us on LinkedIn and InstagramOur original theme music is by Chaliwa Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surfing Corporate is back for its third season, starting February 15th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For part 2 of our conversation about burnout with Dr. Kim Hollingdale, we discuss how corporate America has historically rewarded behaviors that lead to burnout, and how leaders today can shift that mentality without sacrificing commitment and quality work from their employees. An unexpectedly entertaining episode despite the seriousness of the subject!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS The role leaderships plays in mitigating burnout (03:45) How companies can save and make money if they have a culture low on burnout (08:00) Dr. Hollingdale's burnout experience (09:40) Corporate confessions (19:50)  You can reach Dr. Hollingdale at burnoutmademedoit.com and listen to her podcast by the same name.Our original theme song is by Chaliwa music. The rest of our music is by Bluedot Sessions.Subscribe to our newsletter at Surfingcorporate.com/subscribe    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone is talking about burnout these days, and although it’s not a new concept, it certainly has gained exponential fame and recognition in the past few years ––like Zendaya or Harry Styles.Corporate America has thrived for decades on cultures that reward behaviors that lead to burnout, so how do we shift this mentality?To tackle this timely topic, we invited Dr. Kim Hollingdale, an executive psychotherapist and performance coach who helps people experiencing burnout find their love for work again. That description could make her sound warm and fuzzy, but no ––Dr. Hollingdale is a Brit with a wonderful dry sense of humor who also exudes cool Phoebe Waller-Bridge vibes. Kim worked in corporate for almost a decade (before studying clinical psychology), so she understands the burnout phenomenon on a personal level as well.Together we discuss how to detect an onset of burnout, what to do if you’re experiencing it, and what leadership’s role is in preventing, detecting, and mitigating burnout.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS What is burnout from a clinical perspective? (06:30) Why has burnout increased so much in recent years? (11:33) How can we detect if someone is going through burnout (18:24) Are there certain types of people who are more prone to suffer from burnout? In terms of gender, or age, or personality? (23:25) SOURCES Your Body Knows You’re Burned Out - NYT Burnout Basics - Psychology Today WorkPlace Burnout Survey - Deloitte  Burnout Is A Worldwide Problem: 5 Ways Work Must Change  Surfing Corporate's original theme song is by Chaliwa Music. Subscribe to our newsletter here.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices