Your Career GPS

By Brad W. Minton

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 as... more

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How many episodes does Your Career GPS have?

The podcast currently has 117 episodes available.

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May 31, 2023Ep. 87 Dodging Traffic: Job Search Workarounds (Special Guest Matt Warzel)
In this episode Brad sits down with Matt Warzel Founder of MJW Careers LLC to talk about how to cut through the fluff and be more effective in delivering your message to hiring teams. Key highlights from this episode include:
From the perspective of a former recruiter, Matt has mentioned seeing that disconnect between what job seekers do and what recruiters want and shares what some of the biggest are
Student and recent grads have a challenging time communicating their value in their resumes, when they lack work experience, he breaks down what is the best approach

Mett talks about how the generalist approach can't work for the majority of job seekers.
We hear so much of the time investment of a job search. He discusses where should young job seekers spend their time to ensure it doesn’t become a full time job.
Matt talks about what are some of the best tools/technology that he's discovered that can help job seekers get closer to landing their roles without sacrificing quality
With so much talk lately about ChatGPT used to hack certain elements of the job search, but there are cautions as well that Matt discusses along with appropriate uses.
He discusses what is the best piece of career advice that he could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:
Matthew Warzel, CPRW is a certified resume writing expert with over 15 years in Human Resources and career advancement techniques. He manages MJW Careers and provides assistance to companies in transition from downsizes to buyouts as well as individual job seekers needing to advance their careers. Matt has a long history working in Human Resources and on recruitment/staffing teams across a variety of industries. He fashions a resume that allows employers to review the applicant's assets while highlighting his or her accomplishments, showcasing impacts on the employer's bottom lines using quantitative verbiage, and maintaining brevity.
He has been featured in media and publications that include Forbes, Money, AARP, SHRM, Yahoo! Finance, Yahoo! Australia, Yahoo! UK, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Life, Yahoo! Sports, AOL, Glassdoor, The Ladders, Monster, Fatherly, Dollar Sprout, The Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, LongIslandWeekly, Suffolk News Herald, MSN Money, Healthline, FairyGodBoss, CourseHero, HR C-Suite, Medium, KTVN Reno, WICZ-TV Fox 40, The Star-News, North Carolina Latino News, MySanAntonio.com, The Beaumont Enterprise, The Daily Courier, MilitaryHire.com, TAOnline.com, Patch, Upjourney, HigherEdJobs, CareerAddict, Career Sherpa, Tribune Content, The Network Journal, The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, College Recruiter, Talent Egg, Taffeta and Deseret News National among others.
Website: https://linktr.ee/mjwcareers
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mjwcareers
YouTube: youtube.com/mjwcareers
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May 17, 2023Ep. 86 Paving The Road: Crafting Your Authentic Impact Story
In this episode Brad goes solo to provide a framework for personal branding to take it beyond the surface level and create an authentic impact story. Some highlights on this episode include:
Brad discusses the importance of having a personal brand that is powerful and authentic to the individual

The STAR framework of personal branding to create a unique impact story

Brad shares examples of guiding questions that can help individuals reflect on their own factors to build their impact story

He shares tools and resources that can be used to bring these elements together

He offers real-world examples using client stories to showcase what an authentic impact story can look like

How can people tie these elements together in a way that resonates and resembles a personal mission.

Brad is the Founder of Mint To Be Career LLC and the host of Your Career GPS Podcast.
Website: www.minttobecareer.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-w-minton/
TikTok/IG/Facebook: @minttobecareer
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May 03, 2023Ep. 85 2 Hours To Destination: Networking Strategy To Close Your Job Search (Special Guest Steve Dalton)
In this impactful episode Brad sits down with Steve Dalton, the Author of The 2-Hour Job Search and most recently “The Job Closer” to understand how so many people get sucked into the belief that job search has to be a long and arduous trek rather than a streamlined process. Key highlights from this episode include:
Steve discusses what motivated him to write his first book and what prompted the follow up years later.

The difference between job search tips and the elusive job search recipe.

Where do most people get networking wrong by the advice out there on the internet.

Steve breaks down the importance of trust building in the job search.

He talks about the difference between proactive and reactive networking.

What steps can be taken to work through the initial fear of reaching out during networking

The importance of going into a job search with a learning forward attitude and how that actually looks in practice.

How to lead with curiosity when connecting to others in a way that makes them feels valued.

How can cover letters be utilized as an effective job search strategy rather than a document that will never been seen
Guest Info:
Steve Dalton was inspired by his students' difficult job searches during the 2008 financial crisis, so the then-Duke MBA career coach set out to create the first set of job search instructions to replace the ubiquitous networking “tips” which only worked for a select few.
Steve Dalton has since delivered hundreds of workshops on his advocacy-building methods for both universities and employers following the success of his first book, The 2-Hour Job Search, which was published by Penguin Random House’s Ten Speed Press in 2012.
His books – including his 2021 follow-up The Job Closer – are both Amazon #1 best-sellers and have now sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide. Their “recipes” are currently taught at over 100 universities worldwide, and Dalton himself is a frequent guest speaker at top universities and Fortune 500 companies.
Through his company, Contact2Colleague, Dalton provides workshops and keynotes to help companies improve their talent retention, advancement, and diversification through cohort onboardings, ERG presentations, company-wide trainings, and more.
Dalton has been featured in Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and Fortune among others and was a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. His networking videos are popular on YouTube, and his video on how to answer “Tell me about yourself” is among YouTube’s Top 1% most popular.
Prior to career services, Dalton was a chemical engineer, strategy consultant, and marketer. Dalton holds an MBA from Duke and a chemical engineering degree from Case Western University. He currently resides in Durham, North Carolina.
Website: https://www.contact2colleague.com/
2 Hour Job Search Book: https://2hourjobsearch.com/
The Job Closer Book: https://www.thejobcloser.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daltonsteve/
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April 19, 2023Ep. 84 Zero to Sixty: Early Career Hacks To Accelerate Your Network Growth (Special Guest Meghan Cathlin)
In this fantastic episode Brad sits down with Founder of Considerate Ventures Meghan Cathlin to talk about networking strategies that early career professionals can make to accelerate the potential gain long term. Key highlights from this episode include:
Meghan breaks down her career journey that’s gotten her to where she is today and how she was able to make impactful career moves early

She was pulled to event planning/promotion work and realized pretty quickly that she were great at it. She talks about moving natural talents into superpowers

We all know the importance of networking but for so many young people just starting in their career it can be very intimidating. What helped her get over that and how she worked through fear and being awkward

She breaks down the importance of informational interviewing and how she utilized this practice in her career journey

“If they’re not leading with kindness, they can’t create anything meaningful.” Meghan talks about how this principle has served her

For those looking to start conducting informational interviews, what advice would she give them about how to make them the most effective

What are the tactics or strategies that she's encountered that can greatly accelerate the growth one’s professional network

She discusses what are some ways that individuals can keep their network “warm” and ensure they keep a consistent flow of opportunities

What is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:
For more than 20 years Meghan Caithlin has worked in service to artists, authors, celebrities, C.E.O.s and dignitaries alike, delighting in bringing calm, order and warmth to her clients. Now with Considerate Ventures, she is exclusively offering her powers of organization, creativity, and intuition to those who use their platforms, power, and influence for good.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghancathlin/
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March 22, 2023Ep. 83 Pedal To The Metal: Taking Risks In Your Career (Special Guest Chris Wilson)
In this fantastic episode Brad sits down with Chris Wilson, the Owner and Founder of Chris Wilson Co. to talk about how to take risks even in early stages of your career and what advantages and potential drawbacks can come with that. Highlights in this episode include:
Chris discusses his story of career navigation and how it led him to travel across country to follow his dreams

Chris talks about how analysis paralysis impacts so many young people who are concerned about making the “right” choices and offers his thoughts about how people can work through it

He often speaks about the myth of the perfect job and clarifies what this actually should mean for young adults

He highlights what are some early career moves that Gen Z can make to take more small chances to build momentum

Based on his personal experience, a lot of trial and error, he talks about what lessons have the various risks and tough decisions taught him

What is the best piece of career advice that he could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:
Chris Wilson is a 2 x published author of the books Optimal Health and Optimal Wealth. He runs a career coaching business based in Vancouver, Canada. Chris helps young professionals leave the job they hate and transition to a career they love! He's published over 150 articles online dedicated to work, life, and productivity. Chris believes in working toward your goals and never giving up.
Website: www.chrismwilson.com
Instagram: @chrismwilson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchrismwilson/
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34min
March 08, 2023Ep. 82 Cash For The Road II: Funding Your Education (Special Guest Ann Garcia)
In this fantastic episode Brad invites Ann Garcia onto the podcast and they talk Money! More importantly, why money is such a problematic issue for so many young people to pay for their education and some great ways to make better decisions. Key highlights from this episode include:
Paying for College/Higher Education is concern for so many, Ann breaks down what would be some of the biggest misconceptions about how to pay for college/higher education

Ann discusses the FAFSA, what it means and what it can provide young people in terms of options

She talks about what advice she would give those pursuing college to position themselves to get more aid

There’s a lot out there about scholarships being underutilized by young adults pursuing college, she talks in detail about how scholarships can be accessed

Ann talks about what are some great ways/tips for current students to keep their costs down that they may not be thinking of right now

She discusses what are some great resources that prospective students can tap into to budget and form a financial game plan as it pertains to school

Ann provides her best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation
Guest Info:
Ann Garcia, aka The College Financial Lady, has helped thousands of families save millions of dollars on college. A fee-only Certified Financial
PlannerR and managing partner of Independent Progressive Advisors, Ann specializes in helping families balance the desire to support their children’s
dreams with the reality of funding their own lives. Her book How to Pay for College is available from bookstores everywhere Ann has been featured in the New
York Times, US News & World Report, CNN Money and countless other media. Ann and her husband, Bob, live in Portland, OR. Their twins will graduate debt-
free from college next year.
Website: https://howtopayforcollege.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegefinanciallady
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February 22, 2023Ep. 81 Joy Ride: Creating An Unserious Career Journey (Special Guest Alana Kilmartin)
In this episode Brad connects with Alana Kilmartin all the way from Australia to talk about how to have fun in your career journey. They talk about how pressure from family and society can take young people off course and add considerably more pressure. Key highlights from this episode include:
She tells our listeners a little about her upcoming book Unserious Careers

Alana talks about the spark for Unserious Careers and how she advocates for things that allow more fun in the journey

She discusses how can young people have conversations with their parents about taking unconventional or atypical paths after high school or university and get buy-in

The value of travel and how young people can get started with using travel as a career exploration tool

Alana talks about gap years, and the many values that they can provide young people

She talks about how young people can build momentum towards having a successful career while simultanesouly having fun and enjoying the process

For students/new grads on a tight budget, she talks about how could they tap into some of these things that they may see as more luxuries

Alana provides her best piece of career advice
Guest Info:
Alana Kilmartin is wildly passionate about work and how we can use it to create an epic life when we leave school. She is the author of Unserious Careers, an e-book for how to navigate the first 5 years of your career. Alana is on a mission to remove the pressure around career decisions and inspire you to focus on fun instead. She is a fan of all things gap years, travel and snowboarding!
Website: www.unseriouscareers.com
TikTok: @unseriouscareers
Instagram: @unseriouscareers
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February 08, 2023Ep. 80 Curb Appeal: Communicating Your Value Add (Special Guest Kelsey Wat)
In this amazing episode Brad is joined by the Founder of TGIM Careers Kelsey Wat where she helps break down the ways that Gen Z and early career professionals can move past short-selling their strengths and skills and embrace their authentic superpower and value add. Highlights from this episode include:
So many young people feel uncomfortable speaking about their value due to their own biases. Kelsey talks about what are the ways that people tend to sell themselves short

She discusses what could be a good first steps to get past the limiting beliefs

What the most common missed opportunities are for people to really sell their value in terms of their job search

When considering the fundamentals of building a brand that communicates value, what do you consider the core components? What would attract prospective employers?

In the process of networking for job opportunities what words of advice do you have about HOW to deliver the message of your value the right way?

Interviews are a great way to sell your unique value. What advice do you have about how to differentiate yourself among other top candidates?

What is the best piece of career advice that you could pass along to this next generation?

How can our listeners follow you and connect with your content?
Guest Info:
Kelsey Wat is a career coach and founder of TGIM Careers, a career consulting and talent development agency dedicated to helping individuals and groups successfully navigate the job market and design careers that bring about personal and professional fulfillment. Kelsey has worked in workforce development and career coaching for over 10 years and has helped 100s of individuals, including US veterans, the homeless population, business students, MBAs, executives, and early career professionals. Kelsey brings a background in social work and focus on strengths-based coaching to her practice, allowing her to work holistically with her clients to navigate the intersection between their lives and careers. Kelsey lives in Northern California with her husband and 3yo twin daughters.
www.tgimcareers.com
IG: tgim.careers
TikTok: tgimcareers
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January 25, 2023Ep. 79 Upshift: Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile And Presence (Special Guest Jamie Edwards)
In this fantastic episode Brad sits down with Jamie Edwards, the CEO of Jam Sessions with Jamie. He helps our listeners learn about how to maximize their impact and visibility through LinkedIn and profile optimization. Some key highlights from this episode include:
Jamie discusses how he got started and created his own authentic brand.

He talked about how he’s been able to build a following in an organic way after he was off the platform for a while.

Jamie talks about how to fundamental factors that can help a profile start to stand out when first getting on the platform.

The value of the headline and how to create an eye-catching statement.

He breaks down common areas and challenges where people new to the platform can get off course.

What actually makes an impactful about me/bio section

Jamie targets the common sections that seem to be most neglected by jobseekers.

Jamie talks about one of his success stories about how to make an impactful and optimized LinkedIn profile.

How to utilize the #opentowork banner.

What would be the best first step for anyone completely new to the profile.

Jamie provides his best piece of career advice.
Guest info:
Jamie Edwards
Jamie is a successful people leader, culture champion and has spent most of his career building, developing and leading high performing sales and operations teams for Fortune 50 companies. After mastering the career development track, he now coaches' others and provides a knowledgeable and fun approach on how to build an attractive, high-quality resume, how to create a more visible LinkedIn profile and how to have confidence answering the toughest questions during the interview process. His spotlight posts that he creates for every candidate and displays to his entire network of 17K× followers get a ton of engagement which helps jobseekers become more visible to even more recruiters and hiring managers.
To date Jamie has helped over 100 people ROCK their job search and increase their chances of getting interviews and job offers through his company Jam Sessions with Jamie.
Calendar: http://calendly.com/jamsessionswithjamie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiefoxedwards/
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January 11, 2023Ep. 78 Grinding Gears: Working Through A Quiet Promotion (Special Guest Ana Goehner)
In this first episode of 2023, Brad sits down with Career Strategist Ana Goehner. In this fantastic session they break down the trap of the quiet promotion, a situation that so many young people can find themselves in which ultimately can lead to quiet quitting. Highlights of this episode include:
There are so many hot button topics today that center around workplace culture and work-life balance. One of those issues is “quiet promotions” which sounds better than it is. Ana breaks down what this actually is and means for young employees.

Many young people feel enormous pressure to work hard and sacrifice in the early stages of their careers. From her own experience and now working with others she covers what are the signs/symptoms that it may be too much

Ana talks about how to understand the differences between investing in projects that will improve skills and provide longer investment in their future.

Ana discusses what are great ways that our listeners can begin establishing boundaries

Ana answers the question about if there are ways that quiet promotions can be turned into positives

If our listeners suspect they’ve been quietly promoted she talks about what she would suggest addressing that with their supervisor in a positive way

She talks about if there there a certain tipping point at which one would say it may be time to exit a position/company

Ana provides her best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation
Guest Info:
Ana Goehner is a bilingual career strategist and career development instructor. She helps you go from overwhelmed to empowered, so you can advocate for yourself, set boundaries, and thrive in a healthy work environment. Her work has been seen on LinkedIn News, Time Magazine, HuffPost, and more.
Website: https://www.anagoehner.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anagoehner/
#careeradvice #careertips #genZ #quietpromotion #jobsuccess
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38min

FAQs about Your Career GPS:

How many episodes does Your Career GPS have?

The podcast currently has 117 episodes available.