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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/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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://sh

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.c

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

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. Als

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 com

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.

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/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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

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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 su

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we’re going to talk about increasing our happiness and quality of life by building a better relationship with our work life. Why you want to listen to this episode: you want less stress, you value your life as a whole, and you want more happiness. My guest, Hilary Constable, is a rockstar HR Consultant and founder of Constable HR, which is based in Denver. She began her journey while studying in school under some great minds in her field of Psychology. She’s racked up some solid experience in various industries and plenty of certifications to back up that experience. And as a recovering Workaholic, she’s made it her mission to fight this modern day epidemic -- and bring awareness to the professionals out there that there is a better life. Here's what we cover:How do I know that I’m experiencing the symptoms of workaholism?I NEED to work hard and long hours in order to do a good job with what I’m doing. I’m a top performing sales person, I’m the CEO of a startup, I’m working on a promotion. Ho

One thing that trips up a lot of job seekers who hope to get more active on LinkedIn...is knowing what to post on the platform! We demystify the process and help you reach the right people through your posts. Calls to Action during the episode:Post one thing on LinkedIn THIS week that’s relevant in your space. Even if you don’t know what that is, SKIP steps 1 and 2 just so you can get in the feel for it. You’ll be so much more motivated to take the other steps. Listen to episodes 41 and 74 if you’re still trying to get some clarity on where to go next in your career.#41) Doing What You Want vs. What Society Expects#74) Should You Really Follow Your Heart? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we address one of the most common questions that job seekers have about applying: Is It better to apply through job boards or company websites?Unfortunately, the answer is not as simple as the question makes it out to be. Listen to our take on this answer -- and what you can do to maximize your chances of getting your resume seen. Resources mentioned in the show:Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we took a little bit of a different turn (although a very important one). Everyone is going through something whether or not you see it or not, and if you're deep in your job search, you really need to listen to this message. Reasons we did this episode:To remove the focus from ourselves for one second. How often do you think about yourself...the fact that your job may suck?...the fact that you don’t have your dream job yet?... you, you, you. It can be stressful, and it’s not actually good for us. This removes that centralized focus and yields a more healthy attitude.To foster more patience in yourself and with other people. It is so important to be patient especially in the tough times.EMPATHY. Get some! Hope you enjoy.Resources mentioned in the show:Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly: https://www.amazon.com/Resisting-Happiness-Matthew-Kelly/dp/1942611927Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodca

My heart is on fire for those of you who want to achieve your goals but haven't made it happen so far. I would love every single one of you out there to achieve your dreams (e.g. land that dream job, start that business), but that next or first step may be what is preventing you. Please listen to this and take ACTION. Enough procrastination. Make it happen NOW. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.