Job Talk Weekly

Skateboarding at the Olympics made us wonder what type of jobs there would be for skateboarders beyond competition. Neftalie Williams, Ph.D., talks about his work studying skateboarding culture and shares his story of how he saw an opportunity for skateboarding to play a role in public diplomacy. Dr. Williams helps us understand how a passion for skateboarding can help people find their path and serve the community.

We love the Netflix series “The Chair”, which showcases generational differences at a university. With Gen Z in the workforce, we now find ourselves working with four generations of people with different styles. Career expert Charise Wilson tells us how she navigated these differences at a university and guides us on how to open lines of communications with our colleagues. We also talk about the gig economy and what that means for employers and recruitment. Employees have much more power than they think—so use it!

Finding a new job can be a job onto itself. Whether it’s a personality quiz or a skills assessment, hiring employers often ask you to complete tests online that can take hours—and there’s no guarantee you’ll get an interview or be hired. All that work takes time, so how do you get the most out of your efforts and stay positive? We hear how Molly’s job search evolved and the lessons she learned along the way (including the joy of binging Cobra Kai!).

Let’s face it: job searching can be hard work. Using proven job search strategies can make a big difference and help you find not just any job, but the right job for you. Tune in weekly to learn about the best ways to find a job. Hear from career experts and learn from other people’s journeys. We’ll talk about resume tips, networking, managing your professional development, and more. And in the trailer: meet Boomer!

When people get promoted, they are often surprised by the problems they face that are less about the new job and more about communication, politics, and relationships. Executive Coach Irene Turtle walks us through some of the steps you can take to avoid the pitfalls of promotion.

It may seem counterintuitive to suggest you apply to less jobs. But a specific, focused approach can serve you better: you come across as a confident candidate who knows exactly what they want and what they can offer. In turn, the right company sees you as a great fit. Hear how Natalie streamlined her search, finally get called back for second interviews and landed the right job for her.

Having the right keywords on your resume and profile are extremely important to your job search success, especially as many companies are bypassing search firms and going straight to LinkedIn. We talk with Talent Acquisition Executive Lisa Kojis from Continuum Global Solutions about the openings they have and her advice for candidates on how to use keywords to make sure they get the job they want.

Success! We talk with one of our recent podcast callers who just landed a new job. Hear how focusing on what she wanted, leveraging her connections and getting help to prepare for her interview paid off.

Image Consultant Ashley Schafer talks about how she went from being a Big 4 CPA to a professional Stylist and Image Consultant. Hear her story and why, even when you follow your passion, it’s important for people launching their own business to eventually “take flight.” And we talk about how looking your best can help boost your confidence and make a powerful impact on how others perceive you—especially helpful with all these Zoom calls.