In this episode, Brad W. Minton and career story coach Steph Gillies discuss the challenges faced by young professionals in navigating career anxiety and the pressure to specialize. They explore the importance of embracing multi-passionate career paths and how to craft a compelling career story that reflects one's authentic self. Steph shares insights on resume writing, the relevance of diverse experiences, and strategies for presenting oneself effectively in job applications. The conversation emphasizes that every experience is valuable and can be framed to highlight transferable skills, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique journeys.

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Young professionals often feel anxiety and pressure in their careers. The traditional notion of specializing in one career is outdated. Most people's career paths are not linear; they are often messy. It's important to normalize non-linear career paths. Resumes should highlight relevant experiences, including volunteer work. Education can be framed as work experience for new grads. Authenticity is key in job applications and interviews. Having multiple resumes can help tailor your story for different roles. Every experience can be made relevant to your career goals. You can change your career at any age.

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Steph Gillies is a Career Story Coach, focused on helping multi-passionate professionals embrace their authenticity and design their career story. Having had 32 jobs in 15 years, Steph mastered the job search process and gained valuable insights into how to align passions with career paths.

After being laid off from what she thought was her dream job in 2020, she started resume writing and career coaching. Since then, she has helped over 1000 people discover their purpose and create a career story that truly reflects who they are.

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They explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the development of these skills, the key power skills needed for success, and the role of emotional intelligence, coachability, and critical thinking. The discussion emphasizes the need for continuous learning and self-awareness, as well as strategies for leveraging soft skills in job applications and tailoring them to specific job opportunities. The conversation concludes with valuable career advice for young professionals entering the workforce.

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Dr. Deb Samuels-Peretz is Co-founder and VP of Learning and Development at TheRealMe, Inc. is a social scientist and consultant with a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from Boston College. Deb has prepared teachers at universities such as Boston University, Boston College and Brandeis University. Her specialties are adult learning and cognitive development, applied neuroscience and educational technology. At the RealMe Deb uses her expertise to help Gen Z upskill their soft skills so they can get hired at jobs they'll love.

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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Guest Info:

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.