Career Warrior Podcast

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

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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 headline
• Your confidence
• Your personal brand

#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.

• 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.

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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 Context

• Why do we procrastinate? Newton’s First Law of Motion and the perfectionist standard.

Four Things We Can Do to Stop Procrastinating:

1. 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?)
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

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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:

1. Should your resume only be one page?
2. What should I use as an email address on my resume? (See: Should I use ProtonMail on my resume?)
3. What are the most common mistakes made on resumes?
4. What should we write as hobbies in a resume?
5. 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?

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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:

1. You’re in your job search and trying to find another job right now.
2. 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.

#1) Post an article related to your industry.  

#2) Actually attend events.  

#3) Give three times and then take once. 

• Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw

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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 HEART

• Dealing 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-podcast
• Follow Redundancy Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/redundancypcast

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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 listenership
• Increase 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 Podcast

Send us your podcast episode ideas to [email protected]

Not 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).

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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).

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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 Stage

• Why 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 college

• What’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/

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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/savetimenow
• Follow Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellefave/

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