Providing names for references is more than just the last step in the hiring process. Done right, powerful references can help you secure a top offer. Hear why it’s important to be strategic in your choices, start lining up your references early and tap your references as partners in your job search. We also talk about when it’s okay to tell a co-worker you’re looking for a new job and when to give notice.

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University career centers offer much more than job listings for seniors. Today, alumni from throughout the decades and all over the world can take advantage of what their alma mater has to offer for career development. Johnny LaSalle from the DePaul University Career Center shares how engaging with your university can help you boost your career and provide a way to give back through mentoring. We also take a glimpse into what programs might look like after the pandemic, and how virtual offerings make networking today seem like “heaven for introverts.”

A conversation with writer Roberto Lovato about the winding and often dangerous road he pursued standing up for the people of El Salvador. We talk about the passion and commitment behind his choices, and his experiences that led him to write Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs and Revolution in the Americas. He helped launch the Central American studies program at Cal State Northridge and last year founded #DignidadLiteraria, a movement advocating for more authentic Latinx stories and Latinx writers in the publishing industry.

Taking the proactive approach to your career ensures that you get the biggest return on investment for your efforts. This job search strategy is more productive and leaves you feeling a lot more empowered than simply submitting your resume to as many online job postings you can find Through honing in on your ideal job and targeted companies, and using your network, you can speed up your job search and fight the right job for you.

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Recruiter Katherine McCord from Career Launch Live shares some of the crazy things that she has seen candidates do throughout her years in recruiting. Through these stories, we cover what not to do or say during your job search.

Leading career expert Robin Ryan gives proven, actionable advice for your resume and LinkedIn profile. How many years of experience should you list on your resume? Do graphics and colors help or hurt? Robin shares strategies for LinkedIn, including advice on photos, headlines and posting. Should you use the Open to Work badge? Hear Robin’s advice on the cover letter and networking.

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Theatre productions have shut down nationwide. We talk with Summer in Los Angeles about how she can market her skills as a Disneyland stage manager and find a new job, even if it’s not in live theatre.

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Networking for a job is hard enough, but how do you break into new fields, especially if you are at the beginning of your career? How do you know if you need to enroll in a graduate program, or if a boot camp or an extension class will suffice? We talk with Mimi in Los Angeles about tips to navigate her career change and build her professional relationships. For more tips on networking during the pandemic, visit our blog at JobTalkWeekly.com

Emotional Intelligence, also known as EQ, has become essential during the high stress of the pandemic and our new remote work environment. What does healthy EQ look like, and how do you foster it—especially if you don’t even know where to begin? We talk with Serena Santillanes, President of Career Journeys, to learn how EQ comes into play and get tips and strategies to develop your EQ.

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Job Searching during the pandemic is new to everyone. What will recruiters be looking for? How should you talk about your job loss or adjustment to remote work? A conversation with recruiter Steve Prosapio about how to talk about the pandemic during your job search, including the importance of Doritos.

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