Do you have a phone interview coming up? CONGRATS!! This means that you are officially in the game!

Being invited to a phone interview is like getting off the bench and sidelines, and being asked to get in the game.

It's normal to feel nervous before a phone interview, especially if it's been a long time since you've interviewed. I created this podcast episode as a "training" that covers everything you need to know about preparing for a phone interview.

Trust me, I've conducted hundreds of phone interviews as a former talent recruiter, so I can help you get your head on straight.

On this episode, I cover:

• what the phone interview is and is NOT
• what to expect from the phone interview
• the types of questions you'll get (how to tackle the salary expectations questions)
• how to manage high stress and nerves
• and so much more!

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Have you heard of "FAANG/MAANG" jobs?

They stand for Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix & Google. When Facebook re-branded as "Meta" we got MAANG.

Basically, these are the top big tech companies that people want to work for the most - often due to their competitive salaries, benefits, and perks.

On today's episode, you'll hear how Rosita Reyes got a recruiter note via her LinkedIn inbox, inviting her to consider a new role at Meta. She describes how she managed her career path to be ready for when a big opportunity knocked on her door. And she WAS ready!

Tune into learn about how Rosita owned her super-power strengths from her former career in education, and how she strategically upskilled via her graduate degree and certifications to make herself ultra-competitive in the job market.

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Are you going after a BIG and AUDACIOUS career goal this year?

Or, are you thinking about applying to grad school?

Well, I have the perfect guest for you.

Carol Guerrero is one of my besties and a graduate of Columbia Law School. On this episode, she opens up about what it was like to grow up first-gen as a Dominican-American in Lynn, MA, and join Teach for America in Miami, Fl. She then takes us on the journey from working in the nonprofit sector and going after the biggest career goal of her life: getting into a top law school.

On this episode, we discuss:

• The mistake that we both made to not apply to top colleges
• The biggest lessons that Carol took away from teaching in the inner-city
• Why Carol applied to 27 schools during her law school application journey
• How she pushed through fear and insecurity to make it to her end goal

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One of the biggest mistakes that I see job-seekers make is applying to as many online job postings as possible.

This is a serious mistake, that can cost you a lot of wasted time, energy, and emotions.

I guarantee that most of those applications will never even be reviewed or seen. Some will be automatically rejected.

I explain why this is the case on this episode - and this is the first principle that you MUST understand when navigating the modern day job search.

I also tell you what you should be focusing on instead.

HINT: I already gave you the key to success in Episodes 64-66.

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It happened. You got laid off. You were let go.....

Ouch.

Now what?

On this special episode, Priscilla walks you through a game plan to help you move forward from an unexpected job loss. The game plan is a 3-pronged approach taking into account your emotional & well-being, finances & healthcare, and job search strategy.

I. Emotional & Mental Well-being [3:05]

• Why you must process your feelings BEFORE getting into problem solve mode
• The SARA Model (shock, anger/anxiety, resistance & acceptance) of emotions
• How and why your "animal" lower brain floods you with "survival" mode feelings
• How to avoid toxic positivity but also use intentional thought creation to create calm & patience
• Why you should use self-compassion and normalize difficult emotions

II. Evaluating Finances & Financial Runway [13:05]

• How to find supplemental income you might qualify for in your state if you were laid off (ex: unemployment benefits, severance pay)
• Healthcare coverage options based on your current situation
• How to take stock of your debt obligations and work with your lender to lower or pause your payments
• How to avoid further damage to your credit by ensuring minimum payments are met
• How to creatively (and temporarily) lower your expenses in a realistic way
• Quick cash generation gig ideas if you don't have much in savings or an emergency fund

III. Job Search Strategy [25:20]

• How to cut down on your job search timeline by being strategic about roles & companies to consider
• Why you should take time to reflect on what was working & not working in your past role
• What you should prioritize doing during the job search right now (and resources to help you!)
• Why informational chats are even MORE critical during this time
• Why you shouldn't feel shame or embarassed about what's happened and how to move forward

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When clients come to me, they're ready to figure out their next career move. They want to start firing out job applications ASAP. But many times, I'll tell them to hold their horses.

We first need to understand WHY they want to make a big career move in the first place. And is it a strong enough reason to make a career change?

On this episode, I share a tool that I use with my clients to help them reflect on their current or past jobs that they so desperately want to move away from...and this tool helps them identify the strongest pain points.

That pain gives us a lot of data. It will help you get clear on WHY you want to make a career change, and even offers you clues on the type of career change you should be making.

You'll want to grab a pen, your journal, and a nice cup of your favorite drink to get the best out of this exercise.

HERE is the link to get your free copy of the Audit.

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Do you know your Top 3 Career Non-Negotiables?

If not, then you need to get clear on what they are, BEFORE you go on your career change process.

Knowing your career non-negotiables helps you get clear on what is an absolute requirement for your next career move. It helps you save time and energy so that you can elminate options that aren't going to meet your key criteria.

You can also get clear on what are "nice to have" things, versus actual needs that align with your priorities.

On this episode, I teach you:

• What a career non-negotiable is, and is not
• Why you should figure out your Top 3 non-negotiables before starting your job search
• How I chose my 3 career non-negotiables when I was choosing my next career move in business school

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Are you a liberal arts college grad who struggles to articulate your value proposition to employers?

Did you graduate during a recession? Are you thinking about pivoiting into the project manager career path? Then you need to tune into today's episode, with special guest, NYU grad, and Dominican-American Ariana Rodriguez.

On this episode, we discuss:

• Why she decided to pivot out of the education/nonprofit and social work space, and move into a project manager career in healthcare
• How a personal health problem turned into a soap business that she talked about in her interviews
• How her philosophy college courses actually helped her fine-tune a skillset that she still uses today
• Why she left her job to go full-time on her business in 2021

Follow Ariana Rodriguez on LinkedIn. Ariana owns a business where she helps emerging agencies get to the next level of success by streamlining backend operations and systems.

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Are you a first-gen Latina or child of immigrants? Were you raised by a Boomer?

If yes, chances are that you have a hard time negotiating your salary at work and advocating for more pay.

You're probably also afraid of "job hopping" and looking "disloyal" to your organization if you leave "too early."

Well, on this episode, with guest Neyda Urias, we dive into why this happens and why it's bonkers.

Neyda (an experienced talent acquisition leader and child of immigrants from El Salvador) shares her own "wake up call" experience when she realized she needed to step it up and start advocating for her own career.

If you struggle with advocating for yourself at work, you won't want to miss this episode!!

On this episode, we discuss:

• The "employer loyalty" idea that many immigrant / Boomer parents subscribe to.....and how it hurts us
• Why you're likely leaving money on the table if you've been at the same organization for 2+ years
• Common red flags in the interview process from a recruiter viewpoint (ex: speaking too negatively or positively about your ex-employer)

Follow Neyda Urias on IG and LinkedIn. Neyda also has a podcast called Livin' La Vida de Luxury.

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So, you've got an info chat coming up AND you've done the research required to be successful (if not, go back to episode 65!)

Now it's time to actually get on the phone! Eek! You might be feeling a little nervous about the call, but don't fret! I got you.

On this episode, I'm going to share some easy pointers that will make you a stronger interviewer and build an authentic connection with your subject.

On this episode, I teach you:

• The 3 E's required for a successful informational chat (Enthusiasm, Engaged, Efficient)
• How I tackle small talk as someone who doesn't follow sports and hates talking about superficial things
• How to structure your 30 minute call (specific questions that I ask and DON'T ask)
• How to wrap up the conversation the RIGHT way!

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