Katie May is a recruiter specialising in the Customer Operations field.

We are talking about the changes in the job market over the last few years, flexible working, interview prep and the big “adapt your CV to the job ad” and throughout the episode Katie gives great advice for jobseekers!

You don't want to miss this one!

To get in touch with Katie please reach out to her on LinkedIn or go to her website - Katie May Consulting Ltd

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

Music by Mike Kripak on Pixabay.

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 *Sponsor Promo* 

The jobseekers guide to the Galaxy is sponsored by Dealfront. 

In today's market, reaching decision makers is tougher than ever. Most tools promise the world but fall short. Picture your sales team targeting perfect-fit leads and closing deals—all in one tool.

This platform operates on three data layers: market signals, web visitors, and EU company databases. Plus, it's designed to meet Europe's stringent compliance standards, ensuring GDPR transparency and unmatched data integrity.

Don't settle for less - head over to Dealfront for a free demo today. 

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(meaning, if any deal comes off the back of this partnership I will be paid)

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Chanelle White has, at the time of recording, been a jobseeker for 16 months.

She is a Project Manager/photographer/content writer/overall creative soul!

In this episode Chanelle shares how she is coping throughout her job-seeking journey both mentally and what she's done to be able to live.

One thing she does to help her mind has gotten her to be one of the top 19% of Spotify users, globally, in 2024!

Chanelle's etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheImaginaryTCreates

Chanelle's photography portfolio: https://chanellerwhite.myportfolio.com/

She is extremely resourceful and it was very inspiring to talk to her!

I think you'll find some really great take-aways too.

You don't want to miss this one!

Links to things mentioned in the episode:

Brainstation events: https://brainstation.io/events/london (hold events for people in tech and marketing- also conduct courses for people trying to get in the industry)

Projects in Prism: https://projectsinprism.com/ (they run some women in PM events)

Babes on waves : https://babesonwaves.club/ (community for WOC creatives and founders)

The Dots: https://the-dots.com/feed (a fun linkedin a place for collabs with creatives, they also run events and have job listings)

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The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

Music by Mike Kripak on Pixabay.

—

 *Sponsor Promo* 

The jobseekers guide to the Galaxy is sponsored by Dealfront. 

In today's market, reaching decision makers is tougher than ever. Most tools promise the world but fall short. Picture your sales team targeting perfect-fit leads and closing deals—all in one tool.

This platform operates on three data layers: market signals, web visitors, and EU company databases. Plus, it's designed to meet Europe's stringent compliance standards, ensuring GDPR transparency and unmatched data integrity.

Don't settle for less - head over to Dealfront for a free demo today. 

affiliate link to their website - https://shorturl.at/Ao13u

(meaning, if any deal comes off the back of this partnership I will be paid)

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Jules Capello has over 30 years of experience in recruitment.

She shares some absolutely amazing tips that yo do not want to miss.

I have pages of notes from this episode and I'm sure you will too!

If you want to reach out to Jules after this episode, which I'm almost certain you would want to, please do so below:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/voncap/

Website - www.voncap.co.uk

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

Music by Mike Kripak on Pixabay.

—

 *Sponsor Promo* 

The jobseekers guide to the Galaxy is sponsored by Dealfront. 

In today's market, reaching decision makers is tougher than ever. Most tools promise the world but fall short. Picture your sales team targeting perfect-fit leads and closing deals—all in one tool.

This platform operates on three data layers: market signals, web visitors, and EU company databases. Plus, it's designed to meet Europe's stringent compliance standards, ensuring GDPR transparency and unmatched data integrity.

Don't settle for less - head over to Dealfront for a free demo today. 

affiliate link to their website - https://shorturl.at/Ao13u

(meaning, if any deal comes off the back of this partnership I will be paid)

—

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Tash Bristowe is the founder of the OTW Connection Community - which I can’t shout enough about.

She build that community when she herself was going through redundancy and all that comes with it.

Tash shares her side of how it all came about and where she is now together with her tips for someone going through the challenging job hunt today.

You really do NOT want to miss this one! 

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

Music by Mike Kripak on Pixabay.

--

 *Sponsor Promo* 

The jobseekers guide to the Galaxy is sponsored by Dealfront. 

In today's market, reaching decision makers is tougher than ever. Most tools promise the world but fall short. Picture your sales team targeting perfect-fit leads and closing deals—all in one tool.

This platform operates on three data layers: market signals, web visitors, and EU company databases. Plus, it's designed to meet Europe's stringent compliance standards, ensuring GDPR transparency and unmatched data integrity.

Don't settle for less - head over to Dealfront for a free demo today. 

affiliate link to their website - https://shorturl.at/Ao13u

(meaning, if any deal comes off the back of this partnership I will be paid)

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Jeppe Morgenthaler and I used to, kind of, work together through a partnership between the companies we worked at.

Years later we catch-up in this episode and put the world to rights!

We also cover how you can help yourself during the job search with routines and what challenges he has faced, the importance of your network and even though you might not have tapped into it for a while you can still do that. Most people love to help!

He shares really useful tips of how to get through this job search journey.

He also keeps himself busy on the side with community building for musicians, he also has a newsletter (link below) and creative writing!

You do NOT want to miss this one!

Jeppe mentioned a book during the episode:

The book 'Welcome to the Creative Club: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPJ8L4NM/ref=sr_1_1

He also mentioned an app that can help with your CV and Cover Letter writing:

Enhancv CV/Cover letter builder: https://enhancv.com/

To sign up to his newsletter(FYI it's in Danish):

Weekly Music Recommendations: https://morgenthaler.substack.com/

To connect to Jeppe on LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgenthaler/

To connect to Jeppe on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jeppemorgenthaler.com

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

Music by Mike Kripak on Pixabay.

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*Sponsor Promo* 

The jobseekers guide to the Galaxy is sponsored by Dealfront. 

In today's market, reaching decision makers is tougher than ever. Most tools promise the world but fall short. Picture your sales team targeting perfect-fit leads and closing deals—all in one tool.

This platform operates on three data layers: market signals, web visitors, and EU company databases. Plus, it's designed to meet Europe's stringent compliance standards, ensuring GDPR transparency and unmatched data integrity.

Don't settle for less - head over to Dealfront for a free demo today. 

affiliate link to their website - https://shorturl.at/Ao13u

(meaning, if any deal comes off the back of this partnership I will be paid)

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle Levingston had at the time of recording been looking for work for over 12 months.

We speak about his experience, how he has gotten through it and his perspective of the market as well as the recruitment industry today. 

We speak very candidly about our experience of the job hunt and the recruitment industry as a whole.

He also shares how his approach has evolved throughout his journey.

What is the biggest lesson he has learned? 

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

Music by Mike Kripak on Pixabay.

*Sponsor Promo* 

The jobseekers guide to the Galaxy is sponsored by Dealfront. 

In today's market, reaching decision makers is tougher than ever. Most tools promise the world but fall short. Picture your sales team targeting perfect-fit leads and closing deals—all in one tool.

This platform operates on three data layers: market signals, web visitors, and EU company databases. Plus, it's designed to meet Europe's stringent compliance standards, ensuring GDPR transparency and unmatched data integrity.

Don't settle for less - head over to Dealfront for a free demo today. 

affiliate link to their website - https://shorturl.at/Ao13u

(meaning, if any deal comes off the back of this partnership I will be paid)

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olivia Greer has been working in recruitment for over a decade.

She’s now setting up her own branch of a recruitment firm and she shares some really good insights into the recruitment industry but also some great actionable tips for jobseekers that you can start doing today!

She talks about changing the narrative around your experience, networking and so much more.

If you want to reach out to Olivia you can do that here: https://www.headstar.co.uk/ 

Or via her LinkedIn profile here: Olivia Greer - LinkedIn

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

Music by Mike Kripak on Pixabay.

*Sponsor Promo* 

The jobseekers guide to the Galaxy is sponsored by Dealfront. 

In today's market, reaching decision makers is tougher than ever. Most tools promise the world but fall short. Picture your sales team targeting perfect-fit leads and closing deals—all in one tool.

This platform operates on three data layers: market signals, web visitors, and EU company databases. Plus, it's designed to meet Europe's stringent compliance standards, ensuring GDPR transparency and unmatched data integrity.

Don't settle for less - head over to Dealfront for a free demo today. 

affiliate link to their website - https://shorturl.at/Ao13u

(meaning, if any deal comes off the back of this partnership I will be paid)

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kim Muncey changed their career from working in Customer Service.

This brave change was triggered when Kim lost their job.

Kim shares the good but also the more challenging side of the job seeking journey and how their friends realised Kim was in need of more help than the friends could provide and how that was a turning point for Kim.

We also talk about the importance of routine, the power of community and "body doubling" - something I LOVED to learn about and more!

You do NOT want to miss this one!

Chingu mentioned by Kim in our chats - Turn what you've learned in courses, bootcamps, & schools into the experience needed to land a Web Development job as a Developer, UI/UX Designer, Product Owner, or Scrum Master. Our 6-week remote team projects help you level-up technical & soft skills sought after by employers. - https://www.chingu.io/

Mind.org.uk has a lot of helpful information on where you can turn if you feel you need support with your mental health.

Link to support if you're struggling in the UK

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

Music by Mike Kripak on Pixabay.

This episode is sponsored by Dealfront.com

In today's market, reaching decision makers is tougher than ever. Most tools promise the world but fall short. Picture your sales team targeting perfect-fit leads and closing deals—all in one tool.

This platform operates on three data layers: market signals, web visitors, and EU company databases. Plus, it's designed to meet Europe's stringent compliance standards, ensuring GDPR transparency and unmatched data integrity.

Don't settle for less - head over to dealfront.com for a free demo today. 

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The first episode of season 2 and we are coming back with a BANG!

Valeria Kadelski is the coach behind Spark Coaching with Val.

On this episode she shares her story of how she came into coaching and what the biggest challenges she sees in today job market for jobseekers.

We also talk about networking and how we can get a great start to it, as well as the need to show ourselves compassion and grace.

And so much more!

She also answers the very important question of what her favourite song, at the moment, is.

You do NOT want to miss this!

To reach out to Valeria at Spark Coaching with Val please see below:

Book a free call: https://calendly.com/spark-coaching-with-val/chemistrymeeting

Website: www.sparkcoachingwithval.com

Instagram: @sparkcoachingwithval

LinkedIn: in/valeriakadelski/

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

Music by Mike Kripak on Pixabay.

This episode is sponsored by Dealfront.com

In today's market, reaching decision makers is tougher than ever. Most tools promise the world but fall short. Picture your sales team targeting perfect-fit leads and closing deals—all in one tool.

This platform operates on three data layers: market signals, web visitors, and EU company databases. Plus, it's designed to meet Europe's stringent compliance standards, ensuring GDPR transparency and unmatched data integrity.

Don't settle for less - head over to dealfront.com for a free demo today. 

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The last episode of season 1 and we go out with Tommy Router, co-founder of the OTW Connection Community

Founded by Tash Bristowe & Tommy Router during a time where they were both job hunting and needing connection by having a mutual unemployed chin wag they decided to open it up to others.

A space for people to connect with and support one another.

Somewhere to call home in the interim and be around others in the same boat when you're looking for your next role.

Often when you're open to work you can feel like that defines you, but it doesn't

We talk about how that came about as well as A LOT of other things.

Tommy has a whole host of good advice for anyone currently looking for a job.

Books that were mentioned in the episode:

Johann Hari - Stolen Focus

DR Burns -

And some recruiting firms mentioned:

https://www.redcat-digital.com/

https://www.3search.co.uk/

https://www.roberthalf.com/gb/en

https://www.adeccogroup.com/

You do NOT want to miss this one!

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

Music by Mike Kripak on Pixabay.

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