Career Warrior Podcast

We are going to talk about some really cool things during this episode!

• We’re going to talk about the 5 questions that you should master before going into any interview.
• You’re going to hear me answer those questions in mock-interview format with Merryn...and you’re going to hear her critique! Let’s hope I don’t blow the interview...
• And finally you’re going to hear about an amazing new book, “Made To Hire: How to Get the Job You Really Want.”

Our guest, Merryn Roberts-Huntley, is a career expert and Founder of Made to Hire -- a company focused on helping professionals get what they want in their careers. She’s worked with many huge brands you may recognize including... Nike, Adidas, Columbia Sportwear, Spanx, Clif Bar, Portland Marathon, Salomon, and Major League Soccer. Merryn also currently teaches graduate-level marketing at The University of Oregon.

When she is not running Made to Hire, she’s doing marketing strategy and business development for FIXX Consulting, which is a sports-focused firm that she founded to help connect companies to their target consumer.

Here are the interview topics/questions that we cover:

1. So tell me about yourself.
2. What makes you interested in this role and in this company?
3. What’s your biggest professional weakness?
4. Tell me about a time when you worked on challenging team project.
5. What are your salary expectations?

Resources in the podcast:

• Take Merryn's course for only $20! https://www.udemy.com/madetohire-acetheinterview/?couponCode=GRANDMA
• Get Made to Hire: the book: https://www.madetohire.com/the-book
• Learn more about Made to Hire: www.madetohire.com

5 Steps to Land Your Dream Job (mentioned at end of podcast episode)

1. Build your brand
2. Leverage your network
3. Create your portfolio
4. Submit your application
5. Ace the interview

What goes in a portfolio: (Also mentioned at end of podcast episode)

1. Cover page
2. Resume
3. Visual resume (optional)
4. Recommendation letter
5. Suitability map
6. 30 / 60 / 90 day plan
7. Work samples

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Welcome to the 35th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is to not only help you land your dream job but to be the best professional you can be.

This episode is more of a call to action for those of you who need a nice swift kick in the pants. And believe me, some of your job seekers need the motivation right now. Some of you guys --not everyone--need to hear this message right now.

Here are some messages we cover in this episode:

This episode is for those aiming for growth. It is going to take an extra amount of energy and focus to achieve growth.

Your time is really valuable. Where are some areas you can cut out to make room for that growth?

A note on burnout. You don't need to kill yourself to achieve that growth.

Resources

• Let me know what you think of this podcast! Tweet at us @LetsEatGrandma_ or follow me on LinkedIn... I’m Chris Villanueva CPRW.
• Lou Adler Study: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-survey-reveals-85-all-jobs-filled-via-networking-lou-adler/
• #31) When should you quit your job?: https://app.pippa.io/shows/5b746c3f6ffab66a4f52c5e0/episodes/5c6ee6b0989649377ed6af94?page=1
• #13) Rejection, Disappointment, and Depression | When Your Job Search Goes Dark: https://app.pippa.io/shows/5b746c3f6ffab66a4f52c5e0/episodes/5bca028a21453fbc69a264e0?page=3

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Welcome to the 34th episode of the Let's Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast -- where our goal is not only to help you land your dream job but also to help you become the best professional you can be!

Today we are going to talk about 5 things that you should remove from your resume!

Instead of making these mistakes, focus on what can HELP you in your job search. For example, you should do the following.

• Include your city/state in a tactful way.
• Use your LinkedIn recommendations to make you look impressive for recruiters.
• Write yourself a summary statement that is targeted and showcases value.
• Get targeted in the bullet point content you write under your professional experiences.
• Keep it SIMPLE with your design and layout.

Resources:

• How NOT to ask for recommendations on LinkedIn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OupwwF1NCE
• Things they tell you NOT to put in your resume but you really should: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/things-they-tell-you-not-to-put-on-your-resume-but-you-really-should/
• How to write a solid summary on LinkedIn: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/how-to-write-a-good-linkedin-summary/
• How to write a great resume summary: https://medium.com/@Resume_Doctor/resumes-creating-a-summary-statement-that-wins-interviews-5626843ef224

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Welcome to the 33rd episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast!

Today, we are going to address the question: how is your LinkedIn different from your resume?   

Here's what we cover:

• What should my LinkedIn summary look like?
• How much information should I actually include in my LinkedIn?
• Should I just copy and paste my information from my professional experiences on my resume?
• How do I get the best LinkedIn head shot? Why is a cover photo important?

Resources:

• Check out our blog with tons of resources: www.letseatgrandma.com/blog
• These are also some other good podcast episodes to listen to if you want to know more about the networking piece of LinkedIn:
• #16) How to Build a Winning Networking Strategy | LinkedIn, Events, and Building Authentic Human Connections | Al Robinette
• #18) How to Effectively Apply for Jobs | A Deeper Look from Career Coach, Al Robinette

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Today, I went on Quora to answer my favorite questions about resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles that you should know for 2019 and beyond. These job seekers are asking the right questions, keeping up to date with modern trends, and doing their research.            

Here are the questions we answered from Quora Resumes and CVs:

• What is that secret sauce you put in your resume that always gets you interviews?
• I am terrible at writing cover letters and this has continuously held me back from finding new jobs. How do I overcome this?
• What is the ideal font for my resume?
• Does it really matter much if your LinkedIn profile is not kept as current as your resume when looking for a new job?
• Bonus question: What’s the most pretentious thing you’ve ever seen on a resume?

Resources (with full answers on Quora):

• Follow me on Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Chris-Villanueva-24
• Secret sauce answer: https://www.quora.com/What-is-that-secret-sauce-you-put-in-your-resume-that-always-gets-you-interviews
• Cover letter help: https://www.quora.com/I-am-terrible-at-writing-cover-letters-and-this-has-continuously-held-me-back-from-finding-new-jobs-How-do-I-overcome-this
• Ideal resume font: https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-ideal-font-for-my-resume
• LinkedIn profile being up to date: Does it really matter much if your LinkedIn profile is not kept as current as your resume when looking for a new job?
• Most pretentious thing seen on a resume: https://www.quora.com/Whats-the-most-pretentious-thing-youve-ever-seen-on-a-r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9

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WARRIORS: For a limited time, take advantage of a complimentary career strategy phone call with Clara Chorley here: https://meetme.so/letseatgrandma

In this podcast, we are going to address a huge question: When should you quit your job?

Maybe a lot of you are tired of where you’re at now...or maybe you’re just thinking it’s time for a change toward something that is closer to your life’s purpose.

Today, we have Clara Chorley, a career satisfaction expert who has just done so much in the realm of career guidance. She is a career coach and consultant, professional speaker, humanitarian, entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed “insatiable explorer”

Clara has helped many professionals land better jobs and start their businesses...through 1-on-1 career coaching and keynote speaking. Clara has traveled through 44 countries and 5 continents -- and worked with organizations as diverse as (Fortune 500) Ernst and Young - and the (humanitarian non-profit) Millennium Village Project in Africa.

Today, she’s going to be answering a question that is on many of our minds today: When should I make the transition to my next job? Am I ready for it?

And listen to this: At the end of this podcast, I’m going to let you all know how you get speak with Clara on the phone if you need help with career coaching. You guys, I’m hoping this episode will help change your life, and I believe that when you connect with her on the phone, it will take things up to the next level.

So let's get to it.

Here are the questions we address in the episode:

Setting the stage / giving context:

• What are some of the biggest reasons why people are quitting their jobs nowadays?

• What are some of the painful emotions people are going through during this time?

• What are the three stages in a successful career transition?

Heart of the Content: Helping you make the decision to quit:

• First: when should you not make this decision? When would be a good time to make the decision?

• Launching into the 4 change pillars...How do money, time, mindset, and strategy play into a career transition?

Resources:

• Take advantage of a complimentary career strategy phone call with Clara Chorley here: https://meetme.so/letseatgrandma
• Find out more about Clara on her website: https://www.clarityunlimited.com/
• Watch Clara's talk about "Facing Fear" at TEDxVillageGate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Z2dEPeqWA

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Today, we are going to delve into the art of informational interviews.

I am proud to bring on Mac Prichard, who is a true authority in informational interviews. Mac Prichard founded Mac’s List, an online platform that connects job seekers with meaningful work opportunities in Portland. Mac has taught both employers and job seekers to build a better job search landscape through courses, books, events, and even his very own weekly career advice podcast: Find Your Dream Job. (https://www.macslist.org/podcasts)

Mac --a graduate of The University of Iowa and Harvard University--built two small businesses through a foundation of networking. He

has taught thousands of people how to grow their careers through relationships.

To take a passage from his bio: “Mac shows job seekers and employers how to break down the barriers between them by teaching preparation, empathy, and people-focused hiring practices with a practical, nuts-and-bolts style that’s accessible for everyone.”

Here's what we cover:

Part 1: Setting the Stage

Who’s Mac Prichard?

Defining the subject material...

• Let’s define informational interviews first. What are we talking about here when we are referencing this special type of interview?
• Any successful or unsuccessful informational interview stories from your life?

Motivation/the why...

• Why should informational interviews be a part of someone’s job search strategy? Let's touch upon the concept of the hidden job market.
• How can this lead into getting a job?

Part 2: Conducting Informational Interviews:

First steps...

Let’s talk about that first step. How do I even find the right people to conduct interviews with?

Reachout messages...

• What does a good reachout message look like for informational interviews?
• What if I don’t get a response?

General Advice on informational interviews...

• As a job seeker, what’s a good attitude to have vs. a bad attitude when scouting for informational interviews?
• What do you think is the biggest mistake a job seeker can make who is trying to network this way and why? (Give “reverse advice” on how someone can waste their time networking right now).
• What’s your number #1 piece of advice for an informational interview?
• How much time should be devoted to chasing informational interviews vs. applying online to job postings via Indeed, Zip Recruiter, etc.?

When you get the interview...

• What preparation (if any) should be done prior to an informational interview? Is there a helpful mindset for you to be in?
• What do I wear?
• Is there an ideal location?
• What is the general tone/attitude you should have when you’re actually in the moment of the interview? For an actual interview, it’s conveying your experiences and accomplishments by answering questions, but what’s the general vibe here?
• Is there homework to be done after the interview?

Resources mentioned in the show:

• Hack the Hidden Job Market eCourse: www.macslist.org/careerwarrior
• Find Your Dream Job Podcast: https://www.macslist.org/podcasts

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Welcome to the 29th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is to not only help you land your dream job but to be the best professional you can be.

Today we are going to address the question, “How can I actually integrate keywords in my resume?”

Some other mini-questions we address:

• Does keyword stuffing actually work?
• What are some of the best sections in the resume to include keywords?
• Can ATS systems review my LinkedIn profile?

This is a follow up to the previous episode #24 in which we addressed what keywords are and how to find them.

A special shout out to my French listeners and my people over at Podmust. Send me an email to [email protected] and let us know you came from Podmust; I’ll personally write you back and let you know what I think of your resume.

Resources:

• Supplemental Let's Eat, Grandma blog on keywords: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/do-resume-keywords-stop-you-from-getting-interviews/
• Podmust (podcast directory): Podmust.com

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Welcome to the 28th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is to not only help you land your dream job but to be the best professional you can be.

Today, we are going to address the question, “Do cover letters really matter?”

Maybe you’ve spent hours and hours writing different versions of your cover letter, and you’re not even sure if they are getting read. Maybe you’ve never been asked to submit a cover letter...

Here are the questions we address:        

• Do cover letters matter?
• Why do cover letters get a bad reputation?
• Do cover letters even read cover letters?

Here are the three main reasons why you should consider writing a cover letter:

1. Cover letters offer you the opportunity to stand out in your job application.
2. You can say things in cover letters that would otherwise be awkward in a cover letter.
3. How do you fit the company culture of a specific company?
4. Why you are in the industry you are in?
5. What stories you have on the job?
6. How has your career has been progressing over the last few years?
7. Most of all, cover letters afford the opportunity to sway recruiters who would otherwise be on the fence about you.
8. Location changers
9. Career Changers

Thanks for tuning in, and we will see you next time!

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Perhaps one of the most commonly asked questions in regards to job applications and ATS software is whether or not to submit your resume as a PDF or Word Document. We don't blame you for your concern. That is why Chris Villanueva, CPRW at Let's Eat, Grandma resume services decided to break down the key differences in submitting your resume as a PDF or a Word Document.

Here is the Spark Notes version of the podcast episode:

• Word Documents are better for ATS Systems. ATS systems are better able to pick up on keywords if they are submitted as a Word Document.
• PDF documents are better for visual consistency. PDFs are image files (naturally) – and therefore cannot be easily altered.
• Recruiters tend to prefer Word Documents over other formats. Recruiters will generally prefer Word Documents, so don’t you dare send your RTF file! Many recruiters also prefer PDF documents.
• Don’t forget to follow instructions. Remember that if there are instructions to send in a specific format, follow those instructions. Being a rebel does not look good – nor does being ignorant.

Don't forget to enter our 2019 sharing contest, where every month we select a winner to get resume help. Chris will personally help you write your resume by getting on the phone with you. Just share any one of our podcast episodes on Facebook and tag "Let's Eat, Grandma" (the resume service).

Please check out www.letseatgrandma.com for more resources, including the podcast show notes.

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