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.

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. How could I not be a workaholic?What will life look like when I have actually started to value my whole life above my work life? What starts to happen? How can people use the 2020 pledge to live a much better life?Resources mentioned in the show:The 20/20 PLEDGE: https://www.hilaryconstable.com/the2020pledgeHilary Constable's Website: https://www.hilaryconstable.com/Career Warrior Episode on Nutrition: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast/59-more-energy-at-work-series-pt-1-nutrition-fuel-for/id1151607856?i=1000446178986Career Warrior Episode on Sleep: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/61-fundamentals-getting-better-sleep-more-energy-at/id1151607856?i=1000446706683 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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/careerwarriorpodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are going to talk about the fine art of creative resumes!Here's what we cover:1.) How do we define creative resumes?2.) When is it NOT appropriate to use them?3.) When is actually appropriate to have a creative resume?4.) What's the best approach to writing one?Other considerations: ATS Software, the subjectivity involved in resumes, creative design positions.Resources Mentioned In The Show:Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellorenzo11/Let's Eat, Grandma Blog: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/Creative Resumes: The Good, the bad, and the ugly: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/creative-resume-examples/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to talk about attending events as a shy person! We will talk about how to use events within your networking strategy and tips on overcoming your shyness to get the most value from events.Dealing with Shyness:Before the event.When you’re actually in the event. After the event.Resources from the episode:Joining a group conversation (blog): https://medium.com/thrive-global/how-you-can-effortlessly-join-any-group-conversation-47936f014076Exiting a conversation (blog): https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/11-foolproof-ways-to-nicely-end-a-conversation.htmlFollow ME on Instagram @careerwarriorpodcast or TikTok @careerwarriorpodcastDr. Nicole Piera (Future Self Journaling) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Say hi to me on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/Today, I'm going to cover what to do when you get no response from an interviewer. Because waiting sucks, and it can be especially painful when you need the job.Here are three elements of this game I cover:#1) Don’t let it come down to time and circumstance...OR your emotions. #2) Craft an template email that makes sense for your situation.#3) Just do it (Shia Labeouf style)Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to talk about the concept of imposter syndrome and put you on your path to some serious career growth. We brought in Rachel Stewart, the amazing author of Unqualified Success, to discuss this topic Some things I’ll address during the show:What is imposter syndrome?Is there a way to know if what I’m feeling is imposter syndrome?Is there a way for me to know that a career path isn’t right for me?How do we deal with imposter syndrome as career warriors?Let’s help some people get hired here. How can we help job seekers put their best foot forward? Resources Mentioned in the Show:Unqualified Tools website: http://www.unqualifiedtools.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unqualifiedsuccess/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow us on our brand new Instagram account! https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/In this episode, you are going to discover what hiring managers are looking for. I took some of the best recruiters here in Austin - and we’re going to have a live panel discussion to help you all get hired.  The theme to hammer home: Put yourself in the perspective of a hiring decision maker, and we’re going straight to the horse’s mouth with this episode. We’ll talk about how to get your resume noticed in the first place -- and how to be the one that gets picked during the interview processHere's what we asked the recruiters:What makes you put a resume in the yes vs. no pile?Please discuss your mechanism of sourcing + filtering out candidates. What do you actually type in during your searches?If someone is interviewing with you -- and all of your candidates are awesome -- what’s the one thing that makes you pick the winner?“What’s your biggest weakness” Best way to respond?What percentage of cover letters do you actually read?Resume or PDF?Have you actually disqualified someone just due to a typo?How long do you actually spend on each resume?What do you think is the best investment of time a job seeker can make for their job search?...PLUS Q&A from the audience!Resources Mentioned in the Show: GUEST LINKEDIN PROFILES:Lara MacGonigle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laramacgonigle/Ryman Stringer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rymanstringer/Nada Lulic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadalulic/Lisa Novak on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisanovakhr/ PODCAST RESOURCES:#8 What Hiring Managers Want to See in Your Resume #12 How standout your job application#9 How long should your resume be?Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we have a conversation about interviews! Because this is the missing piece for many of us before we land our dream job. I speak with Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter & Host of No BS Job Search Advice Radio.We cover the following:What are some uncommon techniques to stand out from other applicants?What's the best way to answer, "Tell me about yourself."?The SOAR technique.Why is it important to rehearse interview answers?Resources Mentioned in The Show:Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter, website: https://thebiggamehunter.us/Follow Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebiggamehunter/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss what over-qualifying is and how to fix this issue on your resume.Here are some of the additional resources mentioned in the show:Age Discrimination: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/11-does-age-discrimination-exist-in-the-modern-job-search/id1151607856?i=1000421028669How Long Should Your Resume Be?: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/9-how-long-should-your-resume-be-just-ask-chris-minisode-1/id1151607856?i=1000419614195&mt=2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spoke with Leah Kingsbury about the challenges of applying for jobs as a new mom -- and how to make friends online. Today's theme is putting yourself out there and meeting the right people to orchestrate your dream life. How about that?Did you just move to a new city?Is your life going through a period of intense transition? Maybe you’re a new mother who is just returning back to the workforce after your entire life has been uprooted by the birth of a child. My next guest, Leah Kingsbury, is a single mom here in Austin who has really nailed this “putting yourself out there” thing. I met Leah when I was her Uber driver -- back in 2017 when I was using rideshare to supplement my income. I instantly noticed something about Leah when I met her. She was magnetic, kind, social, and had just got done meeting up with a brand new friend-- someone she had just met on online! My mind was blown. She was doing everything that I wanted to as a new Austinite - but never had the time or courage to do.  And with nearly 13 thousand Instagram followers, she has her own tribe of warriors who are bought in to her message, resilience, and unwavering positivity. No matter if you’re a mom or not, you can benefit from hearing Leah speak her on this platform. Here's what we cover:What are some of the biggest challenges in reentering the workforce as a new mom?Putting yourself out there: How do I take that first step to meeting people if I’m in a new city?What are some good practical strategies for meeting people online? How can we play it safe when online?How do you combat our protective egos who don't want to stretch outside our comfort zones?How have you internally dealt with adversity as someone who puts themselves out there?Resources Mentioned in the Show: Follow Leah & Penelope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildflower__mama/Follow UNATION / Stuff to do in Austin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stufftodoinaustin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we're talking all about your ACTION plan to accomplish the goals you want to nail. Because it's not just about self-improvement. It takes action to propel your life forward, and tha'ts what we cover today.Summary of the Steps Mentioned in The Episode:#1) Set your goals first.This is for your own motivation and clarity. Don’t just make it outcome dependent, get one growth factor in there (one is way more in your control and rewarding in the long run). #2) Create your action plan. What do you think is going to work for you? Search your heart first and don’t necessary go with what books tell you to do. You’re much more likely to stick with this. The more actionable you can make your action plan the better. Use the invasive power of technology to get into your life. If your eyeballs are always on your calendar, get recurring calendar events on that calendar so you know it’s time for you to take action. If you spend a lot of time in your commute, take that time to review your upcoming calendar. If you’re always on your iPhone, get the Counter App to count how many times a week you do something. (This has been really effective for me).#3) Take ACTION and make progress on your action plan. Remember: Ready, Fire, Aim is a much better strategy than ready, aim for a long time, and then kind of fire.Set your plan and take action. For that first month of consistent action, don’t deviate. Hit your action based quotas every single time, just to see what happens. Support systems and accountability can help - people who share common goals, your team, your tribe. Your reset and reassess button is when? A month from now?  Are you burning out? Is it too much? Are you not getting anywhere? Or are you focusing on the wrong thing?Are you attracting the wrong people?FINE. NOW you actually know!A note on setbacks, discouragement, lack of results. There is no failing if you focus on the self-improvement aspect.#4) Be at Peace. You’re never going to be fully satisfied alone. So stop obsessing over the outcome alone and look at the big picture. Find peace.Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Listen to our Rejection Therapy Episode if you think that fear is getting in the way of ACTION:Clara Chorley Episode about the things that stop us from transition:Procrastination EpisodeListen to this if you feel rejected: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During today's minisode, I give you a concrete example of how to take action and connect with the right people on LinkedIn. This is step-by-step what I do every single time I log onto LinkedIn. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to talk about how to maximize the effectiveness of your job search -- guiding you toward a more fulfilling career.Art Markman is today's guest and the author of Bring Your Brain to Work: Using Cognitive Science to Get a Job, Do It Well, and Advance Your Career. He’s also a professor of psychology and marketing at the University of Texas at Austin.Here's what we cover:What are the signs it’s time to plan our next career move? Where the heck should I apply for jobs (i.e. what companies?)How can land more interviews with companies I actually care about?What are some cognitive science principles that job seekers can use today to improve their game?What’s one big mistake you see job seekers making in their job searches?If you [Art Markman] could give every job seeker out there one superpower, what would it be?Resources mentioned in the show:Follow Art on Twitter: https://twitter.com/abmarkmanCheck out Two Guys on Your Head [PODCAST]: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/381443482/two-guys-on-your-headBring Your Brain to Work [BOOK]: https://www.amazon.com/Bring-Your-Brain-Work-Cognitive/dp/1633696111Other useful episodes:#62) 4 Psychology-Backed Ways to Land the Interview: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/4-psychology-backed-ways-to-land-the-interview#31) When Should You Quit Your Job?: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/31-when-should-you-quit-your-job Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we discuss just how being active on LinkedIn can benefit you as a job seeker or professional of your craft. LinkedIn is one of the best ways to use the power of the internet to network.I will cover some principles that show how you can leverage meaningful connections to benefit your job search or career.This was taken from a presentation given in Austin for job seekers. If you’re ever in our area, be sure to join the Austin Job Seekers, Recruiters, and Career Warriors meetup group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are going to discuss a better way to figure out the next step in your career. We also discuss the best way to get in touch with the right people, including some networking strategies.I sat down virtually with Sujit Lalwani, international speaker and author, about the best way to determine the answer to the question: "What the heck should I do with my life." Sujit is also the Founder and Director of Inspiration Unlimited eMagazine (iU eMagazine).Here's what we cover:Let’s talk about “following your heart.”Where did this idea come from?Why is it not such an easy answer?What should people do instead to gain clarity in their lives?Let's get practical and discuss how to manifest yourself into the right positions (i.e. networking)What is the best way to actually pick and choose what jobs to apply for?What is the best way to meet the right people?What’s my action plan?Resources Mentioned in the Show:Follow Sujit Lalwani on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujitlalwaniCheck out Life Simplified: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42609030-life-simplifiedCheck out Inspiration Unlimited eMagazine (iU eMagazine). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprwToday we are going to discuss how to use LinkedIn to drive more meaningful engagement on this platform. The truth is that most people are not doing a good job with driving meaningful engagement! LinkedIn users often treat LinkedIn as a fad-diet, go all in, and give a very sporadic effort. They may use the "shotgun approach" and are not targeted...Or they may use it for a completely self-serving purpose (i.e. not offering value for others).Therefore, we teach you how to do this the right way:The 3 principles we discuss are:Posting relevant content for your industry, role, and purposeCommenting on other posts to engage with people outside your networkConnecting with the right peopleResources mentioned in the show:If you are in the Austin area, please join us for our amazing meetups: https://www.meetup.com/Austin-Job-Seekers/Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 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 Ashley Leal, professional resume writer for Let’s Eat, Grandma, will discuss what it’s like to work with clients -- and we’ll even hear some great insights on how she writes some great documents. Ashley studied technical writing and communication at Texas Tech University and has held a variety of positions that have honed her craft. So tune in if you’d like to hear some trade secrets of the best...and especially tune in if you’re interested in working with a professional. You just may get some insight on how to get the most out of a resume service. Questions we address:What made you want to be a professional resume writer?Why do clients see you rather than write the resume themselves?Biggest mistake that clients make when they’re submitting their resume to you?What’s your creative process like?If you could boil down to one secret weapon you have when you’re drafting resumes, what would that weapon be?Favorite part and least favorite part about being a resume writer?Resources Mentioned in the Show:Connect with Ashley here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-leal/Use promo code Warrior2019 upon checkout when ordering any of our main three packages at https://www.letseatgrandma.comExpires October 4th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are going to cover one of the most annoying pain points for job seekers -- having to submit both and application and a tailored resume for the position. We will discuss why this is the case, how you can get your time back, and how to stand out in the application. Resources mentioned in the episode:Pongo Resume Article: https://www.pongoresume.com/blogPosts/362/they-want-a-resume-and-a-job-application-seriously-.cfmCWP Episode 12: How to Stand Out in Your Application with Analiza Gonzalez: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/how-to-stand-out-in-your-job-applicationCWP Episode 8: Three Things Hiring Managers Want to See in Your Resume: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/8-three-things-hiring-managers-want-to-see-in-your-resume Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During this episode, I’ve chosen to dive deep into life lessons from fitness because this something that has positively affected my life from the first day I stepped into a gym. It’s boosted my confidence, given me more purpose, and made me a healthier individual, which has positively affected my career. I've always believed that if you can get your fitness routine down, you can apply the same exact principles to your career. You understand the importance of setting goals, getting a routine down that supports those goals, and the value of patience, strategy, and hardwork. Fitness is a catalyst for transformation.Shea Boland, our guest for this episode, is a personal trainer, men’s intuitive coach, speaker, recovery advocate. He trains out of Austin’s famous HEAT bootcamp and is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He is also is in charge of ATX Sprint Squad, which has a great following, including people who hate to sprint. And a fun fact: he spoke at our last SXSW here in Austin, covering topics such as mental health. There’s a lot to learn from this Shea, and it is my hope that this episode can inspire you to become a better professional and change your life.Here's what we cover:Being grounded in the present: Why this is important, and how people can stop obsessing over results?Finding Fulfillment by Leaving Your Comfort Zone: We will talk about the idea of leaving your comfort zone to find more fulfillment.Getting PracticalFirst of all, how people can make time for fitness?How do I even get started with my routine? What is the biggest mistake people make when integrating fitness in their lives?What other things should warriors add to their routine to enhance their lives?Resources Mentioned in the Show:Keep in touch with Shea, and follow him on Instagram HERECheck out ATX Sprint Squad  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are going to talk about what employers and recruiters hate seeing on resumes. As a disclaimer, please realize that resumes are a subjective thing. You can't win em' all, but we will try to eliminate some things that may be holding you back from getting more interviews. We are basing this off of best practices that Let’s Eat, Grandma puts into place. Here's what we address with solutions:Unclear / untargeted resume contentTyposInconsistency on resumes vs. LinkedIn. Skills that you can’t back up. To read the Quora post mentioned in the show, please go to this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are going to empower ourselves with some self-awareness: knowing what your biggest strength is! It is so important to know this because if you aren’t aware of your strengths on a daily basis, you won’t be adding deep value to as many people as possible. We'll be covering why this is important as well as how to practice this answer for an interview. Resources / Call to Action Mentioned in the Show:Write down your top 2-3 strengths. What is your biggest strength? When was a time that you used it to your advantage, and when was a time when you did not use it?For the interview: rehearse saying your greatest strength out loud. Here are 5 great example answers to "What is Your Greatest Strength" in an interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are covering meditation and being more in touch with our spiritual side so we can improve our lives! You are even going to hear about my personal meditation morning routine, which has been a huge game changer in the last three years for me. I can’t go without it. Here's what we cover:Why meditate, mindfulness, and a spiritual journey?What are the benefits from a scientific perspective? How long and how often to start realizing benefits?Best time of day to meditate? How to meditate?Resources mentioned in the show:Benefits of meditation: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0889159112004758How meditation changes our brains: http://www.andrewnewberg.com/research-blog/2013/9/26/how-does-meditation-change-our-brainsThe Brain Fog Fix by Dr. Mike Dow: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Fog-Fix-Reclaim-Memory/dp/1401946488/ref=sr_1_4?hvadid=78683863626875&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=brain+fog+fix&qid=1567028300&s=gateway&sr=8-4Connect with me on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/Health Disclaimer: This is not specific advice, and we recognize each person is different. This is general advice based on research published online by experts. And these are my personal experiences. If you have any issues needed to be treated, please contact your doctor or local therapist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are talking about volunteer experience as a gateway to landing your dream job! Yes, we are going to talk about the idea of free work. It is such a powerful principle and one of the best ways to open doors that were not there in the first place. Here's what we cover:Part 1: Why you should volunteer for jobs and how it can benefit you. Getting experience: Just because it’s unpaid experience doesn’t mean that the experience itself isn’t as valuable as experience if it were paid. You’re still learning the skillset and doing what you want to do. Opportunities to Move Your Life Forward with Paid Jobs: Oftentimes, it’s a matter of proving yourself, connecting with people, and you’ll eventually meet the right person to get you in a position. Part 2: Communicating your experience on a resume and within networking opportunitiesResumes Resumes are flexible documents. It’s key to talk about the ordering of the experience here. Just ask yourself: how much would you rather them read the volunteer experience than the other stuff?LinkedIn Profiles Make sure you have experiences listed on your LI profile. The beauty about LI is that you can often link the company with all the employees that have that experience. Communicate Internally to the places you’re volunteering for See what people in that organization have had professional experience within that field. Set up a meeting with them to ask how they broke into their particular field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to cover how to boost your productivity at work by getting your body moving! This is vital to our health as warriors, how well we feel, and how we perform at work. Here's what we cover:Why exercise? Movement in a sedentary lifestyleExercise benefits and techniques for energyCold ShowersResources mentioned during show:Brain Fog Fix: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Fog-Fix-Reclaim-Memory/dp/1401946488All Day Energy Diet: https://www.amazon.com/All-Day-Energy-Diet-Double-Your/dp/1401945694https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325725.phphttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/44/3/179https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S030698770700566XHealth Disclaimer: Always contact your physician first before attempting any fitness routine, including any mentioned in this show. This is not specific advice, and we recognize each person is different. This is general advice based on research published online by experts. And these are my personal experiences. If you have any issues needed to be treated, please contact your doctor or local therapist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hope you enjoy today's episode about one of the toughest questions asked in interviews! Here is the call-to-action and resources mentioned in the show:Write down your top 2-3 weaknesses (maybe this can help you actually in your career!).Rehearse saying it out loud at least five times.Check out our podcast episode with Merryn Roberts Huntley here: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/36-how-to-crush-the-interviewRead the blog with the full list of answers here: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/interview-weaknesses/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re going to cover how to properly wind down and what to cut out for restful sleep!Heart of the podcastOptimizing Caffeine intake Nailing Alcohol Moderation Controlling Light ExposureSocial Media ModerationGet that Winddown RoutineQuick Note on Supplements (e.g. Melatonin)Resources Mentioned in Show:https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/how-alcohol-affects-quality-and-quantity-sleephttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321431.phphttps://www.health.com/sleep/how-to-shut-off-brain-sleepHealth Disclaimer: This is not specific advice, and we recognize each person is different. This is general advice based on research published online by experts. And these are my personal experiences. If you have any issues needed to be treated, please contact your doctor or local therapist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the podcast episode spinoff of our new popular blog article! We just published an article by Jeff Beckham, entitled 4 Ways to Understand Your Brain and Gain an Edge in Job-Hunting (link here) The article is based off of the insights from a Ph.D and psychology professor in his new book Bring Your Brain to Work: Using Cognitive Science to Get a Job, Do it Well, and Advance Your Career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are talking all about sleep -- and why we need it to be successful at work!Here's what we cover:What happens to our brains when we sleep?How do sleep cycles work?How can we maximize our deep restorative sleep?Resources mentioned in podcast:https://jamesmaas.com/https://www.sleep.org/articles/what-happens-during-sleep/https://www.sleep.org/articles/temperature-for-sleep/https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/3/5/e1601555https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/187/3/427/4056592 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3047226/?report=classic https://io9.gizmodo.com/why-we-need-to-sleep-in-total-darkness-1497075228https://www.nigms.nih.gov/education/pages/factsheet_circadianrhythms.aspxHealth Disclaimer: This is not specific advice, and we recognize each person is different. This is general advice based on research published online by experts. And these are my personal experiences. If you have any issues needed to be treated, please contact your doctor or local therapist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we have an episode all about getting promoted. We will hear from Carla Bass, a communication expert and retired officer from the U.S. Air Force on how to position ourselves for a promotion.Colonel Carla D. Bass has an impressive 30 year history in the U.S Air Force under her belt. According to her bio, she’s worked with general officers, ambassadors, and congregational delegations on some many impressive things, including hundreds of personnel appraisals. For 15 years, Carla taught thousands of Air Force personnel how to write powerfully. Carla now composes written products for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, so they are sent to Congress and the White House. She also founded her company Write to Influence!...and wrote an award -winning book with the same name so that she can help professionals get hired and move up in their careers. (We will cover that book at the end of this episode).Here's What We Cover:The mechanics of how to ask for a promotion. How can we set up a meeting to get a promotion in the horizon?The input for a performance review. How do we get a solid package together for job seekers looking for a promotion?Let’s talk about the job diary. Why is tracking work performance so important, and how can we use this to our advantage? Some other ideas for positioning yourself for a promotion:Volunteering to chair projects.Strategizing your way to success.Submitting subordinates for awards.What’s the biggest mistake professionals make when they are trying to get promoted within their company?Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Order Write to Influence!, Carla's book as mentioned in the episode: https://www.amazon.com/Write-Influence-Appraisals-Scholarships-Internships-ebook/dp/B01MSL1XF9Find out more about Carla, her bio, and her workshops on her website: https://writetoinfluence.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re going to be covering some eating fundamentals during this podcast--what you should CUT OUT, ADD in, and supplement if you want to feel better at work. I’m going to do my best to make it practical, because I know how incredibly hard it is to stay on the wagon.7-day challenge mentioned in the episode:Cut out refined carbohydrates and processed foods completely!Replace with healthy complex carbs that give you more sustained energy (e.g. overnight oats)Eat 7 SERVINGS of fruits and vegetables per day (DON'T SKIP!)Increase EPA / DHA intake by eating food high in omega 3 (salmon)Cut down alcohol + caffeine intake (likely no more than 2 drinks per day).Increase water intake.Don't forget to record how you feel on a daily basis (scale of 1-10). Seven days is only the start; continue doing this and keep up with most of the eating for the next 30 days to really feel the results!Sources and links mentioned in the show:The Brain Fog Fix by Dr. Mike Dow: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Fog-Fix-Reclaim-Memory/dp/1401946488Blood Sugar Levels: https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20131023/lower-blood-sugar-levels-may-aid-memory-study-suggestsFish Consumption and Health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12003654Fruits and Vegetables: https://www.brainmdhealth.com/blog/eat-more-fruits-vegetables/Health Disclaimer:This podcast provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this podcast or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. The opinions and views expressed on this podcast and website have no relation to those of any academic, hospital, health practice or other institution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During today's episode, we'll be talking about the importance of your energy and overall well-being. I am ecstatic to announce our brand new MORE energy at work series, which is launching this Monday. It’s going to be a four part series on how to improve your energy levels incorporating your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Yes, we are getting deep. We’re going to be covering nutrition, exercise, sleep, and spiritual health, which all play a major factor in the way that we feel and perform, but first let me just tell you why this is an important.Your Call-to-Action:CTA: Write down in a journal how you’ve been feeling at work. We are going to diary for the next month or so. Your goal KPI -- is to raise yourself 5 energy points on a 10-point scale. So if you’re living at a mediocre 4 out of ten, then we’re going to raise you to a 9.If you’re feeling like a sack of crap lit on fire at a 1, we’re going to raise you to a 6 so you can at least be in the position to move on up to vitality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we have an episode all about personal finance! As warriors, we recognize that our personal finances and careers are closely related, so I brought on James Love -- a trustworthy friend of mine who specializes in financial planning. As an experienced financial advisor with his own practice, he has an entire background in financial planning and an amazing story to tell. There is just something about James that makes you want to discuss your problems and come up with solutions together, and that’s why he’s here today. Here's what we cover:What are some of the emotions people deal with in their personal finances?What are some of the biggest financial challenges in your 20’s and 30’s?. We will cover the following:Getting a grasp on finances and nailing the budget.How to get a budget going.How to invest / save 50% more while having more fun. (Spend more and save more). How can we save more, while still being able to go out and live life?What’s the #1 mistake that people are making in their finances? What’s one bad piece of advice that many other people in the financial world are giving to people out there? Resources for Listeners:Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-love-15787572/Email James about your personal situation: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have an episode all about social media. Social media is becoming increasingly more important to stay relevant -- and to get the best opportunities for your career. The principles discussed in this podcast not only apply to LinkedIn, but also Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and anything else that means engaging with followers, friends, and connections.The name of the game is going to be engagement and getting conversations flowing in the right way to help you in your professional life. And this is what we are going to discuss today. I brought on the legendary Sean Page -- a good friend of mine who I have admired for a long time in this space. Out of all the people I know, Sean is the most active and has used his social media presence to build a great brand and get some solid engagement. Sean is unique because he has been a top resume writer for Let’s Eat, Grandma for several years -- and is now in charge of hiring the talent for our company. He has used and will continue to use social media as a tool to get engaged with the right people in the professional world. Here's what we address:Why should someone use social media in their professional lives? What’s the point? What’s the biggest mistake that people make on social media?Let’s talk about engagement and getting the right people to engage with you. What are some Sean-endorsed teachings in the area of engagement?Let’s talk about the principle of personal brand. People may be in many stages of getting their personal brand down. They may not know how to communicate themselves in the online world. How can people get their personal brand in social media form?Resources mentioned in the show:Connect with Sean on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-page-capm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many of you out there feel like you have a mediocre LinkedIn Profile? Today, I’m going to give you the opportunity to upgrade your LinkedIn profile -- especially if money or time is a constraint for you, and you just need something up there quick. Why have a solid LinkedIn photo?You are more attractive to LinkedIn recruiters, especially when they can only see your photo and a headlineYour confidenceYour personal brandSummary of Steps We Mention in the Episode:#1) Find a friend with portrait mode an iPhone 7+ or above. #2) Get ready and look fresh. #3) Move to a place with good lighting.#4) Have a friend take 10 different photos of you. (Face the camera directly, have your friend come close. Make sure there is enough headspace. I highly recommend smiling).#5) Email it to yourself and upload immediately.Additional Resources Mentioned in the Show:Send me a request on LinkedIn with some episode ideas. Read our highly ranked blog on how to take a good LinkedIn photo. See below what I was able to come up with using this technique. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are going to punch procrastination in the face and get more stuff done. Why would you want to listen to this episode? You need to get some big projects done. You’re just getting started on making some behavior changes in your life - or changes in your routine. You need to confront your fears about communicating something (e.g. ask for a promotion).What I am about to discuss with you today has come from many other authors and experts who have helped me in my journey. Setting the ContextWhy do we procrastinate? Newton’s First Law of Motion and the perfectionist standard.Four Things We Can Do to Stop Procrastinating:Focus. In How Memory Works, memory expert Robert Madigan discusses the principle of how we can pay better attention. And since attention is directly related to our productivity, I thought this was a perfect example. Start with asking yourself why you’re procrastinating. Also, knowing why you are doing the task will keep your energy high. (What is possible if I achieve my goal? Why do I want this?)The principle of “Just One Step.” Just focus on taking the first step. Decide for yourself if it’s going to be the hardest or easiest step. Chunking aka the Chris method. I’ve heard this from coaches online and published authors who have a tough time writing content. (Yes - even they get writing blocks). Let your drafts be drafty. Let your work be crappy at first. Then revise, revise, revise.Accountability. You want to find a way to make sure you actually get this done and do it according to a deadline? Get someone else involved.Resources Mentioned in the Show:Do the first three steps mentioned in this episode, and then email us at [email protected]. We will be your accountability partner --and check up on your progress!Read the Psychology Today article by Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D. She discusses how to beat procrastination and the perfectionist standard in this episode.Learn more about focus and improving memory in Robert Madigan's How Memory Works -- And How to Make it Work for You. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Didn't get a question answered? Connect with me on LinkedIn and mention you are a Career Warrior subscriber!Today, we went on Quora and hand selected some of our favorite and most popular questions in the Resumes & CVs section on Quora. The actual questions I address are hyperlinked below:Should your resume only be one page?What should I use as an email address on my resume? (See: Should I use ProtonMail on my resume?)What are the most common mistakes made on resumes?What should we write as hobbies in a resume?Is it ok if I use hyperlinks in my resume?Honorable mention:What is the most pretentious thing you've ever seen on a resume? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are going to talk about 3 things you can do on LinkedIn to land your dream job. This episode is really important because the truth is it’s not just enough to have a good LinkedIn profile. Two reasons why you may want to listen to this episode and start taking notes: You’re in your job search and trying to find another job right now. You might want to be a little more long term in your thinking and start building up your network now when you might need that position in the future.Here's what we cover:#1) Post an article related to your industry.  #2) Actually attend events.  #3) Give three times and then take once. Resource mentioned in the episode:Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we have an episode about not settling as an older job seeker. I brought on Dave Watts who specializes in job strategies for older workers to find meaningful employment. He is the host of the Redundancy Podcast, which has a solid listener base all over the world. He’s helped many people find work as older job seekers, and I could not have picked a better person to come on the show and do this.Here's what we cover:SETTING THE CONTEXT:Why is it so hard to get a job as you age?What’s the biggest mistake that older job seekers are making with their job search? THE HEARTDealing with discrimination as an older job seeker - what are some ways around this?Let’s talk about some best practice job strategies for older job seekers. How are you finding folks can best get the job they actually want (i.e. not settling)?The “I’ve done all I can do to get a good job” mindset. How can people get on from this?Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:Connect with Dave here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davewatts-mba/Listen to the Redundancy Podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wwwsoundcloudcomuser100657223/the-redundancy-podcastFollow Redundancy Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/redundancypcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is our 50th episode, which is a special thing for us. Therefore: we have a special announcement: our podcast is getting better. Why are we doing this?We will have the chance to cover more targeted and specific topics for career advice.Drive more loyalty and consistent listenershipIncrease retention of each specific episode. If I see this is not working, we will go back, but...KPI’s for you podcast geeks:Average consumption to increase to at least 75% across all episodes.Increase views per episode with an equal or higher subscribership % on iTunes.Drive a stronger CTA...More customers who found us through Career Warrior PodcastSend us your podcast episode ideas to [email protected] only am I going to read it, but you have the chance to really influence the content since we are a small but quickly growing podcast. I read everything, y'all! If I select you as a winner, you’ll get a free personalized consult with me, but also you’ll get $150 in credits for a resume package. You can get an entire facelift on your job search for a very little cost. (This offer expires after 50 days that the episode is published). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s that time of year. College students are graduating so I was inspired to create this episode for you up and coming career warriors who are out to get that first serious job. Maybe you’re just graduating now and are in panic mode because you don’t have a job yet. Maybe you’re entering in your final year of college and now is the time for you to start thinking about getting that package together. Or maybe you are just that proactive that you just want a mean lean resume machine. Well listen up! Now’s the time to turn your volume up and hear my best three tips for you as a college student. As the founder of Let’s Eat, Grandma a resume writing company I’ve learned some solid best practices that can get college students noticed and eventually hired.The year was 2013; it was my senior year at University and it seemed like all my friends were talking about was their job search. Whether it was an interview my friend had at Goldman-Sachs or how many resumes my colleagues were shooting out. Does my GPA matter? What kind of job should I actually apply for? All these thoughts were racing through my head as I wondered what would be in store for me next year. Here are three questions I wish my 2013 self had the answers to:#1) What happens when you don’t have the experience, but it seems like every posting is calling for experience?#2) What's the best formatting for my college resume? How long should it be? And the big mistake that a lot of college students make...#3) How relevant does my job have to be to my field of study?We address these questions in the episode (and even more in our 48th episode).Thank you for your loyalty and support so far. Please leave us a rating on iTunes if you feel inclined to do so! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

College students and recent graduates! Are you listening? This episode is for you.Here are some things you may be asking yourself right now:When am I going to get that job?What if I choose the wrong job?Where should I move?How should I apply for jobs?Today, you have the power to listen to the words of immense wisdom from a respected career coach who can help you land the job of your dreams. His name is Robert Moment, and he’s helped ambitious people get hired for jobs for 19 years at The Moment Group. Before founding his company, he worked at corporate for such brands such as CitiGroup, Xerox, Manpower, Sprint, and Pitney Bowes. He’s also the author of “Getting a Job After College: Job Search Strategies and Interview Preparation That Will Get You Hired”.So if you’re a college student, please get your notepad out because this is the only lecture you’ll listen to today actually matters (just kidding).Here's what we address:Who’s Robert Moment? Robert’s story about 7 interviews and no job offer out of college. He asked, “what am I doing wrong”?His story about not standing out in the job application.Setting the StageWhy is it so hard for so many college students to get a good job after college?What’s the biggest mistake that college students are making in their job search?How to land a good job after collegeWhat’s the first step I should take to land a good job in college?The power of asking, “what is the biggest problem that I can solve for you?”College students should sell their soft skills.You have to sell value. If you can sell value, you can stand out from the competition. Asking the right questions. Probing for pain. Making a connection.Set up your phone with Google Alerts: 5 issues that the industry is facing & trends.Never, ever, ever give up. Persistence is key.Resources mentioned in the show:Connect with Robert Moment here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howtoaceajobinterview/Join Robert's LinkedIn group on How to Ace a Job Interview: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8799701/Join Robert's LinkedIn group on Getting a Job After College: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8802144/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are going to assist you on your journey to becoming a better professional and discuss how you can do more in less time. Because time is the most valuable resource you have. And us warriors are all about being smarter in the ways that we do things.Perhaps you’re like me who is always saying the statement, I don’t have time. I don’t have time. And you’re using it as an excuse as to why you haven’t grown your business as much as you wish or gotten that promotion, or quit that job you hate to get something that’s more fulfilling.Yes, time seems to be the ultimate constraint, even more than money in many of our cases. It’s one of my favorite topics, and this episode just excites me so much. I brought on Dan LeFave, a No Excuse prepare for success coach and mindset engineer. Since 2012, he’s helped professionals cut time in half to boost workplace productivity. He’s been featured in national publications including Business Magazine and Success Profiles Magazine. [Chris quick plug to review Career Warrior Podcast and a shout out to a special reviewer]Here's what we cover:Why is it so hard in 2019 and beyond for us to spend our time wisely?What’s the biggest mistake people make with their time?What are the steps I need to take if I have a goal and I want to accomplish it in less time?What are your best tips for how to say “no”? (Especially to the “yes” man or woman?)Resources mentioned in the show:Dan's free guide for saving time: www.danlefave.com/savetimenowFollow Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellefave/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are going to delve into one of the most frequently mentioned topics regarding LinkedIn: making those connections! It’s not enough just to have a strong profile; you need to make sure that you are gaining traction and visibility by virtue of the connections you make. And a slew of mini-questions arise when it comes to this main topic...Who should I accept or reject requests from?How many connections should I have?How can I get my connections up in a meaningful way?We are going to address all of these questions and so much more in this podcast episode.I brought on Tom Powner, founder of Career Thinker. He is a LinkedIn strategist, resume writer, job search & interview coach, and recruiter for sales, marketing, and HR professionals. Tom is part of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches. And perhaps most relevant -- I met Tom on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is such an important tool, and I’m hoping here today we can say something that will inspire you to a better career using this tool.So let’s talk LinkedIn and bring you in on that journey during this conversation. And let’s make your life even more fulfilling with our 46th episode on the Career Warrior Podcast!Here's what we cover regarding networking on LinkedIn:Why is networking so important? Let’s talk about LinkedIn as a networking tool.Why might size might matter for someone who’s getting out there and trying to further his or her career? Is there a right or wrong number of connections to have?Why is it important that I don’t accept requests from everyone to get those numbers up?Who should I be accepting requests from?What are the top 3 ways to get my numbers up?Resources mentioned in the podcast:Connect with Tom Powner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tompowner/Check out Career Thinker, Tom's business, here: https://www.careerthinker.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.