Sometimes, people don't realise they've got a great story to tell until they start telling it. 2020 dealt Hannah Tomlinson blows at the start and the end of the year but she's maintained a great sense of humour and is starting out on a brand new journey for 2021. Join me to listen to Hannah's story, how she's created a brand new business for herself, and discover our shared love of Harrison Ford.

You can find Hannah on LinkedIn at - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahtomlinson/ 

Please note: there were some technical issues with the recording of this episode that have caused some audio problems. I hope they don't spoil your enjoyment of the episode itself.

Have you ever wondered why recruiters don't get back to you? Is your approach to job seeking to apply for everything?

Adam Nichols of Rosslyn David Recruitment joins the podcast this week to shine a light on our job searches from a recruiter's perspective in his usual candid way.

You can find Rosslyn David here - www.rosslyndavid.co.uk 

And find Adam on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-nichols-cefap-296a45b1/ 

Today is Blue Monday - whether you think it does or doesn't exist, or is a creation by holiday companies to sell holidays in the depth of winter, this is a short special edition episode that might help those of you who struggle with it.

This week's episode is a special treat, with Laura Fox, LinkedIn professional, joining the podcast to answer some audience questions about how to make the best use of LinkedIn. From whether Premium is worth having to the controversial topic of 'has LinkedIn become too much like Facebook' and everything in between, Laura was an absolute delight to have on the cast.

You can get in touch with Laura at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurafoxuk/ 

Writing cover letters is a skill in itself. This week, Tony Rose talks to me about how he's reinvented the cover letter for himself and uses a very twenty-first century approach to attracting the attention of potential new employers.

Listen today and find Tony on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyrose123/ 

This episode I'm talking with Antoine Sahyoun, who talks traveling the world, royalty, and adapting to the future of hospitality.

Alistair Robbie joins the podcast from Henley to talk about his career, from selling concrete door-to-door to leading marketing in some of the biggest technology companies, Alistair talks me through a career that picks out some old names familiar to my own past!

Catherine Clarke joins the podcast to talk about how, as a recruiter, she recruited herself in to her last role, how staying positive has seen her through 2020, and how LinkedIn videos have helped her land her next role.

Nigel Mann talks about life after motorway service stations, starting his own LinkedIn Live channel and taking a different approach to standing out from the crowd.

If you're wanting to see if your CV will get through an applicant tracking system, Nigel advises looking at resumeworded.com 

Episode one, in which I talk about why I've started the podcast. A friend helps me talk through my career, and what I'm looking to achieve from launching Desperately Seeking Salary.

If you'd like to take part in an episode visit the podcast website at www.desperatelyseekingsalary.com and get in touch.