In this episode of Your Career GPS Podcast, Brad dives into the challenges faced by young job seekers in today's market with guest Alex Florio, co-founder of Swob Inc. They discuss the inspiration behind Swab, a job search platform designed to simplify the job application process, emphasizing quality over quantity in job applications.

The conversation explores shifts in the job market dynamics post-COVID, common resume mistakes, the role of AI in job searching, and key ingredients for success in landing jobs. Alex shares insights on effective communication and networking, highlighting the importance of tailoring resumes and utilizing available resources for job seekers.

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Alexander Florio is the co-founder of Swob Inc., the Tinder for jobs. In November 2017, Alexander and his sister, Stephanie, launched Swob App, a job search platform designed to simplify job searching and recruitment. Through the use of technology, people looking for a job can now search in the comfort of their own phone! Swob is the first of its kind to target job seekers and high-turnover industries such as retail and food service for part-time, seasonal, and full-time employment.

In May of 2018, Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Mobile Canada awarded Swob as the first ever Canadian company to win the "Pitch To Rich" contest.

Since then, Alexander has appeared on BNN Bloomberg, E-Talk, The Feed with Amber Mac, Omni TV, The Marilyn Denis Show, etc., and spoke at Elevate Tech Fest in Toronto. Alexander is passionate about entrepreneurship, and has worked with the WE organization as a mentor for the WE Incubation Hub Program, which empowers young social entrepreneurs to develop and launch their own social enterprise.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderflorio

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international speaker and often described as a “generational translator.” She is the author of four career and workplace advice books, including The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace. Her speaking audiences and consulting clients have included more than 300 top corporations, law firms and

universities, and her insights have appeared in such media outlets as The TODAY Show, The Wall Street Journal and CNBC. Lindsey is a graduate of Yale University and is a proud member of Generation X.

In this episode, Brad Minton and guest Kali Wolken discuss the topic of burnout and how to prevent and address it. They define burnout as a state of exhaustion, cynicism, and feeling inadequate in one's job or life. They emphasize the importance of recognizing the physical symptoms of burnout, such as changes in sleep, concentration, and physical health.

In this episode, Brad W. Minton interviews Mikhail Filipovitch, the Vice President of Operations at Jobs for Humanity, about inclusive hiring and disability support. Mikhail shares his personal journey and the catalyst that led him to work in the disability rights movement. He discusses the misconceptions that employers have about hiring people with disabilities and emphasizes the importance of building trust and showcasing past success to encourage employers to take a leap of faith. Mikhail also provides advice for young job seekers with disabilities, including the importance of building confidence, seeking internships and volunteer opportunities, and connecting with communities and mentors.

In this conversation, Brad and Mikhail discuss the importance of personal branding and showcasing one's authentic impact in the job search. They also highlight the value of being proactive and coming to the table with solutions to potential challenges. Mikhail emphasizes the power of community and the resources available to young job seekers, such as personal contacts, organizations like Jobs for Humanity, and employee resource groups. He also encourages individuals to focus on gaining experience, whether through internships, volunteer work, or self-employment. Mikhail shares success stories of individuals who overcame barriers and found meaningful employment with the support of organizations like Jobs for Humanity.

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Mikhail Filipovitch

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikhailfilipovitch/

Jobs For Humanity: https://www.jobsforhumanity.com/

JAN: https://askjan.org/

In this episode, Brad W. Minton interviews Julia Rogers, an expert in experiential education and founder of En Route Consulting, about the concept of gap years. They discuss what a gap year is and what it isn't, the benefits of taking a gap year, and how it can impact career development. Julia shares her own gap year experiences and success stories of students who have taken gap years. She also provides resources for finding low-cost or no-cost gap year opportunities.