The conversation explores the changing landscape of reference checks in the hiring process, highlighting how different companies approach this crucial step. It discusses the shift from traditional phone calls to digital surveys and emphasizes the importance of having references ready during the final stages of interviews.

In this episode, Tiana discusses the emotional challenges faced during job hunting and offers practical tips to maintain positivity. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing feelings of depression, anxiety, and isolation, and provides actionable strategies such as getting outside, taking inventory of social habits, and engaging in light exercise. Tiana encourages listeners to be aware of their mental and physical well-being while navigating the job search process, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles.

00:00Introduction to Positivity in Job Hunting

02:51The Emotional Toll of Job Searching

05:51Practical Tips for Managing Anxiety

08:46Social Habits and Connection During Job Search

12:00Concentration Challenges and Solutions

15:45Sleep and Physical Well-being

19:41Staying Positive Through Body Aches

24:28Conclusion and Encouragement

In this episode, Tiana discusses the often-overlooked connection between depression and the job hunt. She highlights the signs of depression that can manifest during the job search process, including anxiety, changes in social habits, difficulty concentrating, changes in sleeping patterns, and physical symptoms like body aches. Tiana emphasizes the importance of recognizing these signs and seeking help, whether through therapy, medication, or support from friends and family. She encourages listeners to normalize the conversation around mental health, especially in the context of job searching, and reassures them that they are not alone in their struggles.

In this conversation, Tiana discusses the challenges of managing anxiety, particularly in relation to health concerns for her child and managing returning to work. She highlights how balancing work and postpartum can come to a head and lead to an anxious state. She reflects on the overwhelming nature of her thoughts and the importance of being mindful about you body during a time of anxiety and shares her own ways to manage.

05:59 - The Challenges of Work-Life Balance

09:20 - Tiana Struggles with Motherhood

17:38 - What Tiana Does to Manage Anxiety as A Mom

In this conversation, Tiana discusses her experience with reviewing resumes and the confusion that can arise when candidates present similar qualifications. She emphasizes the importance of careful comparison and analysis in the hiring process to ensure the best candidate is selected.

01:01 - Storytime

11:39 - Overrelying on AI

14:14 - Tip # 1

14:42 - Tip # 2

15:16 - Tip # 3

15:55 - Tip # 4

16:25 - Tip # 5

17:17 - Closing

In this episode of Dear Career, Tiana discusses the intersection of job hunting and anxiety, particularly during the New Year when many individuals are seeking new opportunities. She provides insights on managing anxiety through understanding its roots, creating a structured schedule, and setting gentle goals. Tiana emphasizes the importance of mental health and encourages listeners to seek therapy and coaching as part of their job search journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Managing Job Hunt Anxiety

11:31 Understanding Your Anxiety

11:32 Creating a Structured Job Hunt Schedule

16:20 Setting Gentle Goals During Job Search

In this conversation, Tiana discusses the critical and key tips for the application process in order to be more effective in landing screenings and interviews that will lead to an offer. Sharing the behind the scenes of the application process and highlighting key insights from a recruitment perspective, these tips are sure to move you along in the application process!

In this episode of Dear Career, Tiana shares her busy mom morning and transitions into a detailed discussion about the candidate experience in the job application process. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the entire journey from application to offer acceptance, highlighting key stages such as application, screening, interviews, reference checks, and the transition to employee experience. Tiana provides valuable insights and questions for candidates to consider at each stage, aiming to empower them in their job search and career development.

Chapters

00:00 A Busy Mom Morning: The Importance of Pausing

04:46 Understanding Candidate Experience

10:31 Navigating the Application Process

23:15 Screening and Interview Stages

34:10 Reference Checks and Offer Stages

48:25 Transitioning to Employee Experience

This is part 2 and builds off of the Green Flags from Episode 2. This episode covers 3 key red flags to look out for when you are interviewing because while employers may be interviewing you, you should also be interviewing them!

Are you looking for your next role? What are some things to look out for before making your final decision? This episode covers 3 key things to look out for when you are interviewing because while employers may be interviewing you, you should also be interviewing them!