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Karen Tiber Leland has three names but 1 main expertise- Personal Branding. Karen is a frequent guest expert on personal branding, CEO branding, executive presence for radio, television, print, and online media. She has been interviewed by The Today Show, MSNBC, Fortune, Inc, Fast Company, NPR, CNN, Bloomberg, Oprah, and others.

So you get people to your LinkedIn profile. But will they convert? As a job-seeker, we need to think about the desired goal of our media presence. If you don't think you have a media presence, then you need to listen to this episode.

Spark Your Resume was founded by Leander Howard II on January 9, 2020, and was officially launched on March 20, 2020. Spark Your Resume is a Resume Writing and Career Advancement Services Company helping REAL people obtain REAL results serving Undergraduates/ Entry-Level and Mid Career/Executive job seekers and professionals. We specialize in Resume Enhancement, LinkedIn Profile Development, Interview Coaching, and Career Consulting. Leander believes all professionals deserve to be happy in their careers and we help you make it a reality. His team has helped over 200 professionals land interviews and job offers at top-tier companies.

You wrote your LinkedIn profile. You wrote your resume You wrote a post on Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit. And you have zero training. That doesn't make you better at writing. It means you might be making a huge mistake when your "writing" is now intended to get you hired for a new job someday. The age of media made by the masses brings with it new challenges for novice writers like you and me. I sat down with professional copywriter Nicki Krawczyk and discuss the future of job search writing from the perspective of an expert. Bonus, we compare it to Dungeons & Dragons because I'm a level 7 Wizard Rock Gnome now.

She's a badass adventurer who loves humanity and is loved back by many Jobseekers, Friends, and family. She lives one hell of a life blazing trails where no one has gone before. A passionate swimmer, cyclist, and kayaker. She loves dogs and cats. She wrote books and spoke all over the world, inspiring millions of people to take risks, put their self-esteem issues in check, and dare to go for broke. Author of the book "Coming Back" from career setbacks.

Author of Over Achievers Guide to breaking all the rules.

You have nothing to prove. Learn how to go from "Am I enough?" to "I am enough". Let go of beliefs holding you back or making you do more.

Are you in control of your mind? Are you really? Most people can't focus on one thing for more than 8 seconds. Your resumes rarely get that much time from the hiring team. In a job interview losing control of your thoughts can get in the way of presenting your best self. Guest Brett Hill is an expert on mindfulness and he helps us see some things clearly in our world and our careers. Mindfulness is a secret weapon for modern jobseekers. Give this episode a chance and open new possibilities for your career. Mindfulness might be easier than you think.

Today's guest B.J. Schone worked in Human Resources (HR) for 15+ years at several large, notable companies, and has been a manager for 10 of those years. He regularly speaks with other managers and HR team members about employees' performance, growth, and promotions. He is one of the dreaded "Powers That Be" or the ones that decide who gets promoted. This means that B.J. has first-hand knowledge of the characteristics and behaviors are valued most, and he knows what factors typically lead to a promotion. B.J. has written a 38-page guide available right now at;

howtogetapromotion.com

"I'm not a cat" the now infamous viral story of a lawyer's mistake on a zoom call in front of a judge. Cats have a way of getting into everything. Including this interview with a CEO. Stick around for the end of this episode and you'll get to hear the CEO of ZipRecruiter mention how a cat interruption to your job interview could be a memorable moment. Ian has authored a book during the last year that he hopes will help job seekers get hired now. Not later, not next year, but follow his instructions and you could be looking at job offers instead of cat pictures on the internet. I really wanted to name this episode cat butt but it's not 2020 anymore.

Brenda Bernstein, Founder and Senior Editor at The Essay Expert LLC, is the author of How to Write a KILLER LinkedIn Profile, a book that held #1 best-seller spot on Amazon for 2 years (Business writing Skills category). Former lawyer that got her start helping other lawyers apply to law schools now is a sought after certified resume writing master. Host Justin and Brenda discuss how LinkedIn is different than a resume you might submit online as well as go into other tips regarding the recent changes to the LinkedIn platform.

Lesley is an expert Career Coach with a novice niche. Co-Founder of Early Stage Careers she guides college students and recent graduates to internships and post-graduate jobs. I interview her for advice for graduates today and tomorrow as they navigate a challenging job market. Host Justin Dux