Career Warrior Podcast

Job rejection sucks—and Elizabeth Hurtado is here to help. In this Career Warrior Podcast guest session, she shares 4 powerful mindset shifts and real strategies to stay confident and resilient during the job hunt. If you're spiraling, doubting yourself, or just need some practical encouragement, this episode is your reminder: you're not alone, and you've got this.

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Feeling stuck in your job search? Wondering why those applications aren't getting responses? In this insightful guest lecture from the Career Warrior Podcast, executive coach Merryn Roberts-Huntley reveals the #1 mistake job seekers make—and how to avoid it.

Instead of relying on online applications alone, Merryn introduces her game-changing “5 Steps to Land Your Dream Job” framework. You’ll learn practical strategies to stand out, tell your story confidently, and move from frustrated job seeker to hired professional. Whether you're preparing for interviews, revamping your LinkedIn, or networking with purpose, this episode is packed with actionable advice you won't want to miss.

In this episode, you'll learn the 5 Steps to Land Your Dream Job

• Build Your Brand
• Leverage Your Network
• Create Your Portfolio
• Submit Your Application
• Ace The Interview

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Posting on LinkedIn is great. but it’s not the only way to grow your presence.

In this episode, we explore the power of strategic commenting as a high-leverage tactic to boost visibility, engagement, and even job leads. Backed by data from Shield Analytics and the LinkedIn Creator Academy, we break down how and why commenting works, and how you can build a 5-minute-a-day routine that pays off fast.

If you’re tired of posting into the void or just want a more approachable way to stand out, this episode is your new playbook.

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If you think stuffing your LinkedIn profile with keywords is enough to get found by recruiters… think again.

In this episode, we dive into the real mechanics behind LinkedIn’s algorithm — backed by data from LinkedIn, Jobscan, and recruiter behavior. You’ll learn the five profile fields that actually impact your visibility in search results, how recruiters use filters, and what you can change today to show up more often.

Whether you’re job searching or just trying to build your brand, this episode will help you finally make LinkedIn work for you — not the other way around.

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Tailoring your resume is one of the most effective ways to land interviews, but most job seekers waste time rewriting the entire thing. In this episode, you'll learn how to tailor your resume quickly and strategically using the “Heatmap Method.”

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Is the career you're building today still going to exist in 6 years? Dr. Nadya joins us to explain why reinvention isn’t optional. It’s your survival skill in a rapidly shifting job market.

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How does one small word “should” reshape team dynamics, influence internal narratives rooted in childhood conditioning, transform workplace language when replaced with healthier alternatives, mark pivotal shifts in individuals or teams, challenge leaders to give clear direction without ‘should-ing’ their team into disengagement, and highlight the fine line between constructive accountability and harmful expectation.

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Today, I’m going to help you stop overthinking it. Because the truth is, if you’re serious about landing a better job, cold outreach is one of the highest ROI moves you can make. And the first message is the hardest—after that, you’re just building muscle.

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Hilary Constable is a writer, event host, and HR professional with over 20 years of business experience—and a passion for helping people do the work that truly matters. She brings a rare mix to the table: an MFA in Creative Writing, three Lean Six Sigma certifications, and deep expertise in both process improvement and human-centered HR.

As the founder of Constable HR, Hilary has led projects across nonprofits, municipalities, and medical practices—building everything from employee handbooks to onboarding systems to compensation analyses.

She's also a speaker at DisruptHR conferences this year, where she’s helping leaders rethink the way we show up at work.

But what makes Hilary especially interesting is her belief in the unexpected things that help us grow professionally like hobbies, personal development, and even the language we use in team meetings. I think that will come through in today’s podcast because she’s quite unique in terms of the topics she chooses to cover.

Today, why your day job needs your hobby.

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In today’s episode, we’re going way beyond the basics — no fluff but real strategies that’ll help your resume stand out and get through the system.

I’ll walk you through the smart moves that only 1% of job seekers make — like highlighting your unique blend of skills, crafting a catchy career highlight, and matching your resume to the job description like a pro.

If your resume isn’t getting callbacks, this episode might be the fix. Let’s get into it.

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