Your Career GPS

Your Career GPS

By Brad W. MintonBusinessCareers
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Your Career GPS episodes

  • Ep. 111 Pedal To The Metal: Using LinkedIn To Accelerate Your Networking (with Mher Mardoyan)

    In this episode, Brad Minton and Meher Mardoyan discuss the critical role of LinkedIn in career development, especially for job seekers. They explore the importance of having a strong LinkedIn presence compared to traditional resumes, the necessity of setting realistic expectations for using the platform, and the steps to optimize LinkedIn profiles. The conversation also covers effective networking strategies, the significance of content creation for personal branding, and concludes with valuable career advice for the next generation.
    takeaways
    -LinkedIn is more important than a resume in 2024.
    -Active engagement on LinkedIn should continue even after securing a job.
    -Networking should be viewed as relationship building, not transactional.
    -Clarity about career goals is essential before job searching.
    -An optimized LinkedIn profile acts as a 24/7 marketing tool.
    -Content creation on LinkedIn helps establish personal branding.
    -Start small with content and gradually increase engagement.
    -Use LinkedIn to nurture relationships, not just for job searching.
    -Customize your LinkedIn URL for better visibility.
    -Regularly update your profile to reflect your current career status.
    Guest Info:
    Mher Mardoyan came to Vancouver, BC 12 years ago with his partner and currently, he lives in St. John’s, Newfoundland. He has an MBA in Management with an emphasis in HR. He got his HR certification from BCIT in 2018 and CPHR BC and Yukon member. Recognized as the 2017 Recruiter of the Year for his contribution and success while working at PeopleReady Agency. Currently, he is doing his Leadership Certification at Marine Institute.He has been a career coach for the last 5 years and has helped many candidates with their job applications, resume/cover letter tips, LinkedIn Profile assessment, interview preparation, and
    job search strategies. For the past 6 years, he has interviewed more than 170 people HR managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders for his YouTube channel. The purpose of his YouTube channel is to
    give advices to jobseekers to elevate their job search strategies.
    He has worked both in-house and agency recruiters and has seen many candidates struggle in their job search especially if they are new to the country. Currently working at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) as a Domestic Recruiter. In his free time, Mher likes pamper his cat, paint, and read books and hike.
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWWXPSNENcmCDUr7uhmtKg
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mher-mardoyan-careercoach
    This podcast is brought to you by Mint To Be Career
    www.minttobecareer.com

    33 min
  • Ep. 110 Full Throttle: How Gen Z Can Power The Future Workforce (with Ang Richard)

    In this episode of Your Career GPS, host Brad Minton hosts Ang Richards, founder of Professionally Unprofessional, to discuss the unique attributes and challenges faced by Gen Z in the workforce.
    They explore misconceptions about this generation, the importance of empowerment and self-advocacy, and how technology plays a crucial role in their professional lives. Ang shares her journey and insights on building confidence, leveraging strengths, and the significance of intergenerational collaboration in the workplace.
    Key Takeaways
    ⏩Gen Z is entering the workforce with unique challenges and strengths.
    ⏩Empowerment and self-advocacy are crucial for young professionals.
    ⏩Misconceptions about Gen Z often stem from their lived experiences.
    ⏩Intergenerational collaboration can enhance workplace dynamics.
    ⏩Technology is a significant asset for Gen Z in the workplace.
    ⏩Self-reflection helps individuals understand their unique value.
    ⏩Building confidence is essential for career advancement.
    ⏩Employers recognize the technological fluency of Gen Z.
    ⏩Staying true to one's values is vital in a professional setting.
    ⏩Continuous learning is necessary for personal and professional growth.
    Ang Richard (she/her/hers) is the founder of Professionally Unprofessional, LLC and an Assistant Director of Career Education at Boston University's Center for Career Development. As a Gen Z, first-gen student and professional, Ang is passionate about empowering early career professionals to thrive in the world of work. She is a LinkedIn Top Voice, TEDx Speaker, and workshop & course facilitator, and she strives to foster a sense of belonging wherever she goes. Her work has recently been featured by Booz Allen Hamilton, The Washington Post, uConnect, The Taco Bell Foundation, Bustle Magazine, and LinkedIn News. This fall, Ang will begin her journey as a Higher Education Ph.D. student at Boston College studying early career mobility, sense of belonging on college campuses, and the impact of identity-centered programming on vulnerable student populations.
    Website: https://www.angrichard.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-richard/
    TikTok: @professional_ang
    This podcast is brought to you by Mint To Be Career.
    www.minttobcareer.com

    38 min
  • Ep. 109 Paving Roads: Overcoming Lack Of Experience In The Job Search (with Dr. Ciera Graham

    In this episode, Brad Minton and Dr. Ciera Graham discuss the challenges faced by young adults entering the job market, particularly those with limited experience. They emphasize the importance of normalizing rejection, building confidence through skills inventories, and recognizing transferable skills from various experiences. Networking is highlighted as a crucial strategy for job seekers, along with tips for crafting effective resumes. Dr. Graham encourages continuous learning and skill diversification as key components for career success.
    Key takeaways
    📈Rejection is a normal part of the job search process. It's important to view rejection as an opportunity for growth.
    📈Conduct a skills inventory to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
    📈Employers value holistic candidates with diverse experiences.
    📈Networking should be seen as a two-way street. Start networking before you need a job.
    📈Highlight transferable skills from all experiences, including volunteer work.
    📈Sell your potential and ability to learn quickly.
    📈Continuous learning and skill diversification are essential for career growth.
    Guest Info:
    Dr. Ciera Graham is an experienced career coach with 10 years of experience in the career development space. Her specialty is helping Millennials and Gen Z assess their skills, define their strategy, and engage in storytelling to ultimately secure and succeed in the job of their dreams. As someone who was the first in their family to graduate college, Dr. Graham understands the challenges, fears and anxieties that many new graduates face as they navigate their careers with limited knowledge and experience. She has worked at college career centers in both Washington State and Ohio, helping students create marketable resumes, discover their career aspirations, and build confidence in the interview and job search process. She has been featured on the Career Contessa podcast episode titled “What We Wish We Knew As a New Grad+ How to Job Search as a New Grad” as well as the Find Your Dream Job podcast episode “How to Market Yourself as a New Grad to Employers.” She is also an established freelance writer, writing on issues pertaining to career development, leadership, politics, and social justice. Her writing has been featured in the Seattle Times, Career Contessa, Medium, Best Colleges, Entrepreneur and more. In her free time, she enjoys cooking new recipes, spending time with her spouse, and two dogs, and physical fitness.
    Website: https://cieragraham.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcieragraham/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcgrahamconsulting/

    38 min
  • Ep. 108 Stop Light: Recognizing & Coping With Burnout (with Kali Wolken)

    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.

    They provide strategies for addressing burnout, including seeking therapy or support, reducing stress through exercise or art, and creating boundaries and self-care practices. They also discuss the importance of finding work-life harmony and vetting potential employers for a healthy work environment.
    Key Takeaways
    -Burnout is a state of exhaustion, cynicism, and feeling inadequate in one's job or life.
    -Recognize the physical symptoms of burnout, such as changes in sleep, concentration, and physical health.
    -Seek therapy or support to address burnout.
    -Reduce stress through exercise or art.
    -Create boundaries and practice self-care.
    -Strive for work-life harmony and vet potential employers for a healthy work environment.
    Guest Info:
    Kali Wolken
    Website: https://mycareercoach.online/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lpcareercoach/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lpcareercoach/
    This podcast is brought to you by Mint To Be Career LLC.
    www.minttobecareer.com

    33 min
  • Ep. 107 Breaking Barriers: Navigating Early Career With A Dsiability (with Mikhail Filipovitch)

    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.

    Key Takeaways

    • Building trust and showcasing past success can encourage employers to hire people with disabilities.
    • Young job seekers with disabilities face unique barriers, including a lack of mentors and predecessors.
    • Job Accommodations Network (JAN) is a valuable resource for job seekers with disabilities, providing guidance on disclosure and accommodations.
    • Confidence can be built by seeking internships, volunteering, and connecting with communities and mentors.
    • Being solution-oriented and productivity-focused when discussing accommodations with employers can make the process easier. Personal branding is crucial in the job search, as it allows individuals to communicate their authentic impact and what they bring to the table.
    • Being proactive and coming to the table with solutions to potential challenges is highly appealing to prospective employers.
    • Building a strong community and utilizing available resources, such as personal contacts and organizations like Jobs for Humanity, can greatly benefit young job seekers.
    • Gaining experience through internships, volunteer work, or self-employment is essential, especially for individuals with disabilities who may face assumptions about their abilities.
    • Success stories highlight the transformative power of support and advocacy in helping individuals overcome barriers and find meaningful employment.

      • Guest Info:

      Mikhail Filipovitch

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

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

      JAN: https://askjan.org/


      44 min
    • Ep. 106 Growth En Route: Career Development During A Gap Year (with Julia Rogers)

      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.

      Key Takeaways
      -A gap year is an intentional period of personal growth supported by experiential learning activities.
      -Gap years can be customized to individual interests, goals, and budgets.
      -Gap years can provide opportunities for career exploration, skill building, and personal development.
      -Taking a gap year can increase confidence, develop soft skills, and make individuals more employable.
      -There are low-cost and no-cost gap year opportunities available, such as AmeriCorps and destination work opportunities.
      -Gap years can help individuals gain clarity about their career paths and make more intentional choices about their education and future.
      -Embrace the squiggly line of your career journey and focus on who you want to be rather than knowing exactly what you want to do.
      Guest Info:
      Julia Rogers is an internationally recognized speaker, entrepreneur, and expert in experiential education with over 15 years of experience as a professional gap year counselor. She is the founder of EnRoute Consulting, a socially responsible enterprise aimed at fueling the gap year movement and cultivating a generation of compassionate, driven, and resourceful global citizens.
      Julia partners with educators, service-learning organizations, non-profits, government entities and families around the world to develop creative educational pathways that result in young adults being better prepared to succeed in life and work. Julia is a TEDx speaker, a podcast host and President Emeritus of the Gap Year Association, a US-based nonprofit dedicated to the intentional growth of the gap year option through research, standards-setting and advocacy efforts.
      Website: https://enroutegapyear.com/
      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliadrogers/
      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enroutegapyear/

      39 min
    • Ep. 105 Co-Piloting: Finding Career Mentors (with Luki Danukarjanto)

      In this episode, Brad W. Minton and Luki Danukarjanto discuss the concept of mentorship and its impact on career development. They emphasize the importance of finding mentors who have traveled the path you want to take and can provide guidance and insights. They also highlight the value of mentorship beyond just career advice, including areas like relationships, social skills, and personal development. They encourage young professionals to build their own personal board of directors and to recognize the value they bring to the mentorship relationship. The episode concludes with the advice to explore what you want out of life and assemble a team of mentors to help you achieve your goals.
      Key Takeaways
      -Find mentors who have traveled the path you want to take and can provide guidance and insights.
      -Mentorship extends beyond just career advice and can include areas like relationships, social skills, and personal development.
      -Build your own personal board of directors by seeking out mentors in different areas of your life.
      -Recognize the value you bring to the mentorship relationship, whether it's through attention, resources, connections, skills, or time.
      -Explore what you want out of life and assemble a team of mentors to help you achieve your goals.
      Guest Info:
      Luki is a Career Coach who has found his purpose helping others find theirs. He is especially skilled at working with newcomers, international students, children of immigrants and young professionals 18-35. Luki is a former management consultant with 12 years of experience in Deloitte’s Supply Chain Transformation group and leader of their undergrad campus recruiting program for Tech Consulting Nationally. He is a published author of the SIWIKE “Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier” series of books, runs the SIWIKE Podcast of the same name, and releases weekly YouTube videos. You’ll often find him at Post Secondary Institutions and Companies around Toronto teaching, providing career coaching, job search guidance or otherwise elevating education through soft skills learning. Which is all a very far cry from starting as a shy introverted kid whose parent’s friends didn’t know if he could talk! Connect with him on LinkedIn to find out more https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukidanu
      The new book for young professional is available for order on Amazon http://focusinspired.com/ypebook
      The student (soon-to-be-grad) edition on Amazon: http://focusinspired.com/siwikebook
      YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/focusinspired
      This podcast is brought to you by Mint To Be Career LLC.
      www.minttobecareer.com

      35 min
    • Ep. 104 Powering Steering: Mastering Negotiation For The Highest Salary (with Brandon Bramley)

      In this episode, Brad Minton interviews Brandon Bramley, the founder of the Salary Negotiator, about salary negotiations. Brandon shares his background in strategic negotiations and offers advice on how to approach salary negotiations. He emphasizes the importance of research, building leverage, and maintaining a professional and respectful tone during negotiations. Brandon also addresses common fears and misconceptions about negotiating and provides tips for handling resistance from employers. He shares success stories and encourages young professionals to not be afraid to negotiate for better compensation.Key Takeaways-Research is key in salary negotiations. Use multiple resources to gather data on salary ranges and compensation packages.-Building leverage is important. Highlight differences in benefits and perks offered by other companies to show that you have done your due diligence.-Approach negotiations in a professional and respectful manner. Treat it as an interview and maintain a friendly tone.-Don't be afraid to negotiate. The worst that can happen is a 'no' response.-Handling resistance is part of the negotiation process. Treat objections as opportunities to address concerns and find common ground.-Negotiating salary can lead to higher career earnings over time. It is worth the effort to advocate for fair compensation.Guest Info: Brandon Bramley is the Founder of The Salary Negotiator. He has a background in strategic negotiations from working in many professional negotiation roles at many global companies, including Amazon and American Airlines, where he’s not only led multi-million-dollar business-to-business negotiations but has also recruited and hired many career professionals. He also has over 10 years of experience in negotiating salaries and currently runs The Salary Negotiator, which provides professional job offer negotiation coaching and courses to help individuals navigate the job offer negotiation process confidently and earn competitive compensation. He’s coached clients through hundreds of salary negotiations with companies ranging in size from small startups to some of the largest global corporations. Guest Links:Our CompanyCHECK OUT: Salary Negotiation CoursesSalary Negotiation Templates & ScriptsPersonal LinkedIn Page:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonbramley/Business LinkedIn Page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesalarynegotiator/This podcast is brought to you by Mint To Be Career. www.minttobecareer.com

      34 min
    • Ep. 103 Quiet Cruising: Introvert Leadership Skills (with Lissa Appiah)

      In this episode, Brad Minton interviews Lissa Appiah, a certified career strategist and personal branding consultant, about introversion and its impact on careers. Lissa shares her definition of introversion as energy management and discusses how introverts can excel in the professional world by leveraging their unique strengths. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and owning one's value and offers strategies for introverts to stand out and increase their visibility.

      Lissa also highlights the adaptability and leadership qualities of introverts and advises young professionals to understand the organizational structure and navigate the system to achieve success.

      Key Takeaways
      -Introversion is about energy management and social interaction can be draining for introverts.
      -Introverts can excel in their careers by recognizing and owning their unique strengths.
      -Strategies for introverts to increase visibility include making one-on-one connections, finding ways to stand out, and leveraging technology for practice and improvement.
      -Introverts can be effective leaders through quiet leadership, listening, and adaptability.
      -Understanding the organizational structure and navigating the system is crucial for career success.
      Guest Info:
      Lissa Appiah
      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lissaappiah/
      Website: weapply.ca
      This podcast is brought to you by Mint To Be Career LLC.

      www.minttobecareer.com

      39 min
    • Ep 102 Roundabout: Navigating Early Career Course Corrections (with Marianne Matarese)

      In this episode, Brad Minton interviews Marianne Matarese about career course corrections. Marianne shares her journey into the career development field and emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, seeking support, and staying flexible in one's career path. She advises young professionals to find a mentor early on and to continuously work on their skills and education.

      Marianne also highlights the significance of networking and community in career growth. She encourages individuals to ask thought-provoking questions and to be open to learning from others.

      Key Takeaways

      • Career paths are rarely linear, and it's important to stay flexible and open to new opportunities.
      • Self-reflection and self-care are crucial in making career course corrections.
      • Seeking support from mentors, career coaches, and networking with others can provide valuable guidance and insights.
      • Continuous learning and skills development are essential for staying relevant and competitive in the job market.

        • Guest Info:

        Marianne Matarese

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

        Website:

        http://topmate.io/greenwpurpose

        This podcast is brought to you by Mint To Be Career LLC.

        www.minttobecareer.com

        38 min

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      In this bi-monthly episodic series, host Brad W. Minton serves as the GPS to Gen Z students and young adults ready to find their fit and make their mark on the world through their careers. He helps…