The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching for Mid-career Women

Quiet quitting is/was a popular term coming out of the pandemic. Burnout was a real thing, but no one seemed to acknowledge it. Professionals were stressed, overworked, and underpaid. 

What's worse, the trend has always been to add more work to professionals who are sometimes absorbing the work of one or more other positions already, and to expect unrealistic, unhealthy work habits...all for tiny to non-existent raises. 

Tune in today to learn:

You'll walk away with a sense of balance, knowing you were right all along...

A thank you gift to make your career search easier:

Here's our 5-step job search strategy:

Cut 3 months off your job search in 90 minutes (start here)

Connect with me on LinkedIn (let me know you're from the podcast):

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Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. She operates from a Christian worldview. She believes excellence and integrity can coexist, and you don’t have to exaggerate or compromise who you are to compete at a high level. Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.

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Want to get motivated, get yourself out there, and find your new career?

This episode might just help inspire you, build your self confidence, and help you overcome self doubt, whether in your job search or in your career development. 

I share Brandon's first career search experience and his commitment to action.

I also share some recent lows in my life, and what I learned from my counselor that helped me get back up and move forward. I hope it helps you too. 

Listen in to learn about:

• Brandon's first job search experience

This will be helpful for anyone who wants to stay motivated for their career search, wants to overcome feelings of failure, wants to build resilience in their career, or needs a coping strategy for work- (or non-work) related stress. Your mindset is everything, and this episode is a good blend of inspiration and encouragement to keep you going. 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Career Search Checklist

10 Ways to Stand Out On LinkedIn - Even in a Crowded Job Market 

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Today we talk to Kate Speer, a marketing professional who took her career branding to another level. 

She developed a professional marketing campaign including a website, podcast, video, and a wildly successful LinkedIn profile. 

In the episode, we cover:

• The power of an eclectic career

Kate is an entrepreneurially-minded business and marketing executive with expertise in building brand identity, campaigns, and customer loyalty-building experiences among so, so much more!

Check out Kate's marketing materials to learn more about her work:

• Kate's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-speer-sms-047b4656/ 

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Grab your resource from today's episode here:

10 Easy Ways to Stand Out in a Crowded Job Market

Let's connect:

• Download the Career Transition Checklist here

What if instead of applying to 100 jobs with no answer, a recruiter would reach out to you?

Or

What if instead of being ignored by recruiters when you do apply, you actually get a call-back?

Today, I give you straight-to-the-point tips to get noticed and get selected by recruiters on LinkedIn. 

You'll learn:

• What the MOST important section of your LinkedIn profile is

Tune in to make your LinkedIn better in under 30 minutes!

Get started:

• Download the Career Transition Checklist here

Cover letters are a powerful secret weapon. 

Most candidates don't enjoy writing cover letters, and most recruiters and managers don't enjoy reading cover letters.

Why? Because most cover letters are boring.

In today's episode we'll chat about how to create an attention grabbing cover letter that gives you an opportunity to share your brand and connect - one human to another - before any candidate even schedules an interview. 

This gives you a potential advantage and head start. In the episode, I'll share:

• What to include in each paragraph

Get started:

• Download the Career Transition Checklist here

Get into the mind of the manager on today's episode to learn:

• Why we are all wrong about the job description vs job posting

It's a great episode for anyone who is about to hop into the job search.

1. Listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066194/11501432

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Brian comes to us with a wealth of knowledge:

With 15+ years working in the Fortune 500 and start-up world, Brian has been fortunate enough to gain a tremendous amount of experience in business and people operations. One of his many life-changing experiences was working next to a founder CEO and leading the business from a handful of employees to over 150+ employees and $100MM in revenues. After 5 years of rapid growth, the company failed due to the CEO’s lack of leadership, reckless actions, and disregard for the employees that helped build the company. It is at this reflection point that Brian knew the world of work needed to evolve. 

Leveraging his corporate and start-up experience, Brian launched Scaleocity Works to help businesses transform their cultures into the Best Place to Work environment.  Brian and the team at Scaleocity works provide HR advisory services, and a full suite of HR solutions, including payroll and innovative HR technologies that improve the employee experience. 

Most recently, Brian has launched the Entrepreneur to Employer community for entrepreneurs getting ready to hire employee # 1 and beyond. The membership community is a resource for HR coaching, education, and access to a library of People Operations tools, templates, and workbooks. The Entrepreneur to Employer community has one mission - to help employers Make Mondays Matter! 

Last but not least, in an effort to help employers Make Mondays Matter and change the world of work, Brian is also the host of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast. Each week, Brian publishes an information-packed episode to give employers actionable insights to help them level up their HR operations and business.

Check out Brian's website here: https://www.scaleocityworks.com/ 

Check out Brian's Podcast here: Entrepreneur to Employer Podcast

In this episode we talk about:

• A quick recap of salary mindset and research

Tune to prepare for your next negotiation.

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Get started:

• Download the Career Transition Checklist here

Where does my money go? How do I get more of it? Christians are to steward our finances well, but sometimes we need a little help. 

If you're asking yourself the "where's my money?" question, this episode is for you! We'll cover:

• Ways to stretch your finances while still enjoying your life

Jenn also shares some great money management tips along the way. 

Jenn Trinidad is the host of Budget Divas podcast and the founder of budget Divas. She specializes in helping women in her membership program to live on a sustainable budget, decrease their expenses and make more income. And, she walks the walk - Jenn and her husband paid off 90,000$ in debt in four years and 40,000 of that amount was paid off in ONE YEAR.

Budget Divas' Mystery Shopping Training:

• https://www.budgetdivas.com/mysterytraining

• https://www.capitalone.com/bank/savings-accounts/online-performance-savings-account/ 

Downloads:

• Download the Career Transition Checklist here

You should never go into salary negotiations without a minimum, fair, and ideal compensation package in mind. In today's episode, I share:

• The 4 steps to identify your minimum, fair, and ideal salary offer

Listen in before you apply, interview and accept a mediocre offer at a "good enough" position. 

Downloadable Resources:

• Career Transition Blueprint: a checklist to cut the stress and simplify your career leap

From a fatherless suicidal young adult to a pastor-podcaster, Eric Stephens's story and guidance is one you're NOT going to want to miss! 

We cover: 

Eric Stephens, is an ordained Pastor, Elder, Life Coach, Podcast Host and Founder of Redwood Christian Ministries. He grew up thinking I wasn't accepted or good enough, until in 2012, he came to know the love, acceptance and saving power of Jesus Christ. His passion is to see others not just come alive in Christ but live their life FOR Christ. He uses his testimony coming out of addiction, depression, and a suicide attempt to tell others about the endless love Jesus has for them.

Redwood Christian Ministries' mission is to inspire followers of Jesus, who then inspire others to follow Jesus. Their vision is to be the Church. They help churches train their leaders, create community outreach programs that are centered around soul winning, as well as providing life coaching and guest speaking.

Reach out to Eric and Redwood Christian Ministries at the following links:

 Rooted in Christ

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Cut 3 months off your job search in 90 minutes (start here)

Learn our 5-step job search strategy:

Connect with me on LinkedIn (let me know you're from the podcast):

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_____________________

Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. She operates from a Christian, biblical worldview. She believes excellence and integrity can coexist, and you don’t have to exaggerate or compromise who you are to compete at a high level. Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.

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