Career Warrior Podcast

Today's episode is for career changers! The discussion is about translating your past on your resume so you can land your next job.

Listen, we get it. It's not easy to make a career change -- and it's especially hard to communicate that you can do the job when you haven't had the experience. In today's discussion, we cover 3 core principles that will help you land your next job:

1. Look to the jobs you're applying for -- not your past.
2. Showcase your best of the best.
3. Persist through the black hole.

I hope this episode helps give you some clarity in your job search!

Resources Mentioned in the Show:

• Episode: How to Integrate Keyword in Your Resume: https://shows.acast.com/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/29-how-to-integrate-keywords-in-your-resume
• Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/
• Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw

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Welcome to the Let's Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast! Today, we're going to talk about putting your best foot forward when it comes to attending networking events and interviews. Many of us have a best version of our appearance, and we have a worst version of our appearance. This talk explores both and the reasons why we need to show up our best when attending interviews. We discuss clothing, posture, and body language.

This episode should inspire you to feel confident and be the absolute best you can be.

This episode was taken from a presentation given to job seekers at the Austin Public Library. It is available unabridged with tips for homeless job seekers in our other podcast, Homebound Radio.

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Today, we’re going to talk about career transition. I know that many of those listening on the show...perhaps the majority...are going through a serious transition or will sometime in the next 5 years. Especially if you transition from the military, this can be especially difficult if you don’t have the right game plan or materials in place. 

My next guest, Steven Arango, is a true Career Warrior. Steven is an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, a lawyer, and a dedicated public servant. He’s a Federal Law Clerk for U.S District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. and he previously worked for the U.S. House of Representatives. He’s an excellent communicator, having written several articles on foreign policy and international affairs for the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and other publications. Most importantly, he’s a public servant who loves to mentor others. As a mentor for Service to School, Steven helps transitioning veterans with their applications, resume, cover letters, and personal statements.

You’ll especially want to listen if you’ve been in the military or are currently in the military. Even if you’re a non-military career changer, I’m sure that this episode will have some key takeaways for managing that transition effectively.

Here's what we cover:

• It’s a great thing to be a part of our armed forces. Why should I be confident in applying for jobs? What are some of those skills I can apply to the real world?
• What are some common struggles for those who are applying for jobs outside the military? 
• Let’s walk these veterans or future veterans through some steps they can take to prepare themselves to apply for jobs. What’s step 1? 
• What’s the biggest mistake that transitioning veterans make when applying for jobs?
• If you could tattoo one encouraging message for every single veteran or future veteran dealing with job search difficulties, what would that message be?

Resources mentioned in the show:

• Check out Steven's website: https://www.stevenarango.com/
• Connect with Steven on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenarango/
• Military Transition Resumes: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-life-cycle/separation-transition/employment-education/how-to-write-a-resume

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Today, we’re going to talk about why a consistent workout routine can benefit your job search. In this episode, we’ll cover why you need fitness in your job search, how you can make time, and we’re even going to put me to work with a sample exercise routine that boosts energy and cardiovascular health. 

My next guest is Jordan Miller. Jordan has trained at Gold's Gym (Austin Downtown) for several years and has a degree in exercise science. As a NASM certified personal trainer, he helps many to achieve a better life through fitness. But most importantly, he was my personal trainer for over a year and helped me to reach new levels in my fitness.

Here's what we cover:

• Why fitness can be a gamechanger
• What are some reasons why I should work out -- even if it seems like my first and only priority should be on finding that job or getting that promotion?
• When and where would I have the time to do this? 
• What is the most commonly made mistake people make when trying to integrate a fitness routine into their schedule?
• We'll come up with two sample schedules for people who want to integrate fitness in their routine.

Resources mentioned in the show:

• Email Jordan if you're near Austin Downtown: [email protected]
• Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.mills/
• Follow Career Warrior Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/

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Today, we have a short minisode about getting past the ATS or applicant tracking systems -- aka the ROBOTS. We’ll give you some advice today, which will help you get more results and interviews from the companies that you care about. 

We’re going to spend some time describing what applicant tracking systems are and how they work. Then, we'll cover these 4 quick steps on how you can start getting noticed by these systems.

1. Print job postings (and possibly O*NET Online pages) as your research.
2. Create a word cloud on Wordle.
3. Highlight keywords. (Focus on position titles and nouns common to the position).
4. Integrate them subtly in your resume.

Resources mentioned in the show:

• Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/

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Today, we're going to talk about how you can spruce up your resume content and design so you can land more interviews. We'll talk about your professional experiences section, resume design do's & don'ts, ATS (applicant tracking system) compliance, and the right format to get your foot in the door.

I recently co-presented at a Career Camp X 2030 event in General Assembly here in Austin. This is part 2 of that presentation, which was led by Erin Ford.

Resources Mentioned in the Show:

• Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/
• Connect with Erin Ford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theerinford/
• Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw
• Check out General Assembly: https://generalassemb.ly/

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Today, we’re going to talk about getting your resume rewritten to help you land that dream job. I recently co-presented at a Career Camp X 2030 event in General Assembly here in Austin. During this one, we covered the importance of creating a master resume, how to put yourself in the best light, and crafting a summary that wins. 

Resources Mentioned in the Show:

• Connect with Erin Ford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theerinford/
• Check out General Assembly: https://generalassemb.ly/

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Welcome to the Let's Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast where our goal is to help you land your dream job and live your best life. Today, we're going to talk about how to maximize your results when it comes to your job search. This recording comes from an event we did with the Austin Public Library Terrazas Branch. Chris talks about the importance of diversifying your strategy while remaining focused on the best jobs for you.

Hope you enjoy!

More resources:

• Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/
• Follow Career Warrior Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/

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Today, we’re going to talk about how a 30-60-90 day plan can help you crush your next interview. This is bonus material from our 100th episode with Merryn Roberts Huntley, in which she discusses the idea of a portfolio as your secret weapon. The 30-60-90 day plan is part of that portfolio. If you want to get the job, you need to stand out beyond answering interview questions like a robot. Hope you enjoy!

Resources mentioned in the show:

• Merryn's top-rated course, How to Get the Job You Want: https://www.udemy.com/course/madetohire-marketyourselfforthecareeryouwant/?referralCode=41A731D77D0A15F49BE9
• Check out Made to Hire: https://www.madetohire.com/
• Check out episode 100 with Merryn (Interview Portfolio Episode): https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/100-your-next-secret-weapon-for-interviews

Connecting with us on social media:

• Merryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madetohire/?hl=en
• Merryn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merryn-roberts-huntley/
• Chris' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw
• Career Warrior Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerwarriorpodcast/

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