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Career Navigator episodes

  • Driving to Work Is a Slam Dunk

    In this episode, Dr. Chip Roper interviews Nate Frank from ZRG Partners. Nate is a former professional basketball player and the president of executive search for ZRG Partners, one of the fastest growing executive search firms in the world. In this interview, he talks about how he navigated his own career journey, and provides his perspective on how job seekers can differentiate themselves from the competition in the current market.

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    • Professional Coaching
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    34 min
  • November Job Market: Freeze & Squeeze

    In this episode, Ken Kinard, Sarah Evers, and Liz Sastre discuss the VOCA November Job Market Report. These monthly reports are designed to give you perspective on the economy, knowledge of key trends in the job market, and insights for each market segment. You can get your own copy of the report at https://www.vocacenter.org/jobmarketreport.

    • Career Navigator Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Give to VOCA Center
    24 min
  • Gen Z Goes to Washington

    Welcome to The Career Navigator Podcast. This podcast is for job seekers, career changers, hiring managers, and executives. Listen in as our VOCA team gives you actionable advice for navigating the changing world of work from a biblical perspective.

    In this episode, Ken Kinard interviews Gabriella about her journey from college graduation to three government job opportunities during the most disruptive period in the Federal Government in recent history.

    • Career Navigator Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Give to VOCA Center
    25 min
  • Season 2 Begins: October Job Market Report

    Welcome to season 2 of The Career Navigator Podcast. This podcast is for job seekers, career changers, hiring managers, and executives. Listen in as our VOCA team gives you actionable advice for navigating the changing world of work from a biblical perspective.

    In this episode, Ken Kinard, Sarah Evers, and Liz Sastre discuss the VOCA October Job Market Report. These monthly reports are designed to give you perspective on the economy, knowledge of key trends in the job market, and insights for each market segment. You can get your own copy of the report at https://www.vocacenter.org/jobmarketreport.

    • Career Navigator Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Give to VOCA Center
    20 min
  • Wanji Walcott on the Employment Market

    Over the last 2 years, the number of employment openings in the US has shifted from 3 openings per job seeker to almost 1-to-1. To help you respond well to this shift, Dr. Chip Roper interviewed Wanji Walcott, the Chief Business Legal Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary at Pinterest. Wanji advocates for learning about AI, finding ways to network collaboratively. Finally, Ken Kinard and Sarah Evers added their perspective on these insights.

    • For help with a job transition, or to explore how we can help with your work, schedule a consult with one of our coaches.
    • Check out the Career Navigator program for help with personal discovery, messaging, and strategies for landing your next.
    • Listen to Wanji Walcott on the Resilient Faith at Work Podcast from April 2021: Future of Inclusion at Work
    37 min
  • Finding a Job Later in Life

    Many job seekers find it challenging to land a job later in life. Whether you have quit your job, got laid off, or are just exploring a change, the experience can feel strange in a world where most people are younger than you. Dr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Sarah Evers provide insight on landing a job as a seasoned worker.

    For help with a job transition, or to explore how we can help with your work, schedule a consult with one of our coaches.

    Also, check out the Career Navigator program for help with personal discovery, messaging, and strategies for landing your next.

    19 min
  • Re-entering the Workforce

    Many people who are searching for a job are coming back into the workforce after a long break. You may be coming back from an extended medical leave, a season of caregiving, or even many years of homeschooling. Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard talk about how to align your mind, your message, and your appearance to prepare for successful re-entry.

    For help with a job transition, or to explore how we can help with your work, schedule a consult with one of our coaches.

    Also, check out the Career Navigator program for help with personal discovery, messaging, and strategies for landing your next.

    20 min
  • What to Do When Your Dream Job Isn't Available

    Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss what to do when your dream job just isn't an option for you right now. Maybe you are in a "bridge" job—an opportunity that can take you to the job you really want. We mine Joseph's career for inspiration on how to show up to work when your job really stinks.

    For help with a job transition, or to explore how we can help with your work, schedule a consult with one of our coaches.

    Also, check out the Career Navigator program for help with personal discovery, messaging, and strategies for landing your next.

    19 min
  • Getting Your Resume Through the AI Bots

    Dr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Sarah Evers give practical tips for tailoring your resume to get through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) so your application gets considered by hiring managers.

    For help with a job transition, or to explore how we can help with your work, schedule a consult with one of our coaches.

    Also, check out the Career Navigator program for help with personal discovery, messaging, and strategies for landing your next.

    24 min
  • Help! I Lost My Job!

    Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss the question, "What should you do when you surprisingly lose your job?"

    For help with a job transition, or to explore how we can help with your work, schedule a consult with one of our coaches.

    Also, check out the Career Navigator program for help with personal discovery, messaging, and strategies for getting out there again.

    20 min

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Career Navigator provides insights to discover and journey God’s path to the best “next” in your career. Job searching can feel chaotic and random in nature if you don’t know where to start. Take…