The Job Hunting Podcast
The Job Hunting Podcast offers expert insights for professionals navigating the modern job market. Host Renata Bernarde is a career coach who left her own job in 2018 to help others improve their careers. The show explains how recruitment and selection really work, so listeners can make better decisions about career progression. Renata also shares her coaching framework through her program Job Hunting Made Simple.
Episodes
Your Experience Is Not Your Value: How to Explain What You Really Bring
Episode 345 - After decades of work, many experienced professionals can describe what they have done but struggle to explain why it matters now. This episode explores how understanding your value, rather than relying on titles, credentials and experience alone, can change the way you approach job searches, career transitions and the next stage of your working life.One of the hardest career questio
How to Build a Portfolio Career Without Starting Over, with Kate Dillon
Episode 344 - Career change after 40 does not have to mean abandoning everything you have built. In this conversation with Kate Dillon, we explore portfolio careers, small career experiments, transferable career capital and how to create more professional options without making an unnecessary leap. There is a particular kind of career dissatisfaction I see frequently among experienced professional
Why Employers Ask About Salary So Early
Episode 243 - Salary is one of the most uncomfortable parts of the job search, especially when employers ask for expectations early in the process. In this episode, compensation consultant Matt McFarlane explains how companies think about pay, salary bands, job titles, negotiation, and what experienced professionals need to understand before naming a number.Few moments in a job search create as mu
Confidence Is Overrated. Here's What Actually Gets You Hired.
Episode 342 - What if confidence isn’t the thing holding you back? I’m sharing what I’m seeing in the job market right now, from executive presence and relatability to why being more human may be your biggest advantage in the age of AI.Confidence has become one of the most common explanations experienced professionals give me when their careers stall.“I need to be more confident.”“I’ve lost my con
How Financial Stress Shapes Your Career Decisions
Episode 341 - Financial stress can change how we assess risk, negotiate, job search and plan our next career move. Carrie Joy Grimes, founder and CEO of WorkMoney, joins me to discuss financial runway, career transitions, money anxiety and how to make better decisions when your income or employment suddenly feels uncertain. When experienced professionals lose their jobs, one of the first questions
Career Visibility Without Becoming a LinkedIn Influencer
👉 Ready to take the next step in your career? Book a free Career Coaching Introductory Meeting with me.👉 Join 5,000+ senior professionals getting actionable ideas to get your next job and take control of your career directly in their inboxThe people deciding your next role form an opinion about you before you ever apply. This conversation shows you how to shape it.My guest is Vanessa Errecarte: ma
The 7 LinkedIn Questions My Clients Ask Most Often
Ready to take the next step in your career? Book a free Career Coaching Introductory Meeting with me.Episode 339 - I answer the seven LinkedIn questions my career coaching clients ask most often, from headlines and About sections to recruiter visibility, skills, posting, and making your profile support your next career move. Most experienced professionals know LinkedIn matters. They know recruiter
The 7 Career Questions My Clients Ask Most
Ready to take the next step in your career? Book a free Career Coaching Introductory Meeting with me.Episode 338 - I answer the seven career questions my clients ask most often about visibility, CVs, achievements, career change, age bias, role choice, and career storytelling. My clients don’t come to career coaching because they lack experience. They come because they are trying to make sense of t
When You Want to Quit: The Job Search Mindset Shift
Ready to take the next step in your career? Book a free Career Coaching Introductory Meeting with me.Episode 337 - Job searching can test even the most experienced professionals. In this episode, I reflect on Sabalenka’s emotional loss at Roland Garros and explain why job seekers need to move from emotional reaction to strategic response after rejection, redundancy, long job searches, interviews,
Job Hunting in 2026: Mistakes to Avoid
Ready to take the next step in your career? Book a free Career Coaching Introductory Meeting with me.Episode 336 - If I were job hunting now, I would not apply at scale, outsource my voice to AI, or wait until I was unemployed to build visibility. This article explains five common mistakes experienced professionals should avoid and how to make the job search more strategic. If I were job hunting i
Job Searching Is a Numbers Game. Here’s How to Improve Your Odds.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Book a free Career Coaching Introductory Meeting with me.Episode 335 - Most job seekers focus on applying more. But in a tougher market, volume alone is not enough. Kyle Austin Young explains how “probability hacking” can help professionals improve their odds, de-risk career change, prepare better for interviews, and make smarter career decisions. Most p
How Headhunters Really Work
Episode 334 - Executive headhunter Gerard Miles explains how search firms identify, assess, and approach candidates, and what experienced professionals can do to become more visible, relevant, and memorable to the recruiters who matter.Many experienced professionals reach a point in their career where the job market starts to feel strangely opaque.Earlier in their careers, they could apply for adv
Why Workers Over 45 Are Being Left Behind
Episode 333 - Workforce participation drops sharply after 45, despite strong demand for experienced talent. In this episode, we explore the structural barriers, age bias, and outdated career models holding professionals back, and what individuals, employers, and governments can do to better support longer, more productive working lives.We have all fallen in love with NASA's crew for its Artemis II
What Professionals Need Most in 2026
Episode 332 - Natalie Moore joins me to explore what leaders and professionals need most in 2026: courage, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and space to think. We also discuss burnout, work design, hybrid work, and how career pivots can happen through small, intentional steps. The themes in this week's podcast episode are not really about personal reinvention in the lifestyle sense, but th
Body Language for Interviews
Episode 331 - Your experience may speak for itself on paper, but in interviews your body language is speaking too. Linda Clemons shares practical ways to project confidence, warmth, and authority so experienced professionals can perform better in interviews, networking events, and high-stakes conversations. In Episode 331 of The Job Hunting Podcast, I speak with Linda Clemons about body language,
Behind the Hiring Curtain: What’s Really Happening
Episode 330 - Patrick Dunlop, organisational psychologist and Future of Work professor, shares what he learned from studying recruiters, what’s overhyped, what’s still painfully manual, and how experienced candidates can move with confidence through modern selection processes.Spend enough time around job seekers and you will hear the same diagnosis: “Hiring is broken.”Spend enough time around recr
Executive Presence Without the Mould: Ageism, Culture, and Code-Switching
Episode 329 - We unpack what interviewers are really reacting to, how to show agility at any age, and how to stay authentic while adapting to different cultures and expectations. I understand why Brené Brown and Adam Grant can say “thumbs down” on executive presence and get a standing ovation. In their conversation on Dare to Lead, they frame executive presence as “party of one” and contrast it wi
Two Sports Psychology Tools That Make Job Searching Easier
Episode 328 - I borrow two tools from elite sport psychology: the difference between thoughts and attention, and the difference between internal and external focus. You’ll learn how to stop fighting your nerves and start directing your attention.Job searching can feel deeply personal, but the mechanics of it are closer to a high-performance environment than most people want to admit. You are asses
6 Coaching Tools for a Smarter Job Search
Episode 327 - I share six tools I use with experienced professionals who feel stuck in job search. You will leave with clearer direction, a simple decision filter, and practical ways to build momentum. January has a particular sound in my inbox. It is the quiet urgency of people who are either ready for change or exhausted from trying. Many are senior professionals with decades of achievement beh
7 Strategies to Navigate Career Uncertainty
Episode 326 - Navigate career uncertainty with strategies to stay relevant amid AI disruptions and global shifts.Rebroadcasting as Episode 326 during our holiday break, this episode (originally released as Episode 295) continues to be one of the most practical and impactful guides for professionals feeling threatened by uncertainty in the job market, especially from AI.The job market feels like it
Burnout and Ambition: Why Rest Is a Smart Career Move
Episode 325 - In a world that celebrates hustle, rest can feel counterintuitive. But for ambitious professionals, learning to pause is not optional. It’s a strategic necessity.Rebroadcasting as Episode 325 during our holiday break, this episode (originally released as Episode 298) continues to be one of the most practical and impactful guides for professionals feeling burned out at work.If you’ve
The Hidden Truth Behind Job Search Advice: What You’re Not Being Told
Episode 324 - If you've ever felt frustrated by job search advice that doesn’t seem to work for you, this episode will help you understand why, and what to do instead. This episode is being rebroadcast as Episode 324 during our holiday break. It originally aired as Episode 277, and it remains one of the most useful episodes I’ve recorded for professionals who feel stuck in their job search.If you
3 Steps to Get Hired Faster
Episode 323 - I break down why experienced corporate professionals are struggling to regain control of their careers and share three practical steps to accelerate your job searchThis episode is being rebroadcast as Episode 323 during our holiday break. It originally aired as Episode 275, and it remains one of the most useful reset episodes I’ve recorded for experienced professionals who feel stuck
Why You Didn't Get The Job: 5 Mistakes To Avoid
Holiday Replay Episode 322 - Are your job search efforts failing short? Discover the 5 critical mistakes that could be stopping you from landing your next role, and how to correct them.This episode is being rebroadcast as Episode 323 during our holiday break. It originally aired as Episode 275 and it remains one of the most useful reset episodes I’ve recorded for experienced professionals who feel
How to Find a Job in 2026
Ready to take the next step in your career? Book a free Career Coaching Introductory Meeting with me.Episode 321 - The job market in 2025 has been flat, competitive, and emotionally draining for many professionals. In this episode, recruiter Geoff Slade and I unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes and what job seekers can do to stand out, especially when everyone’s application starts to
Success Lives on the Other Side of Cringe
Episode 320 - Discover the idea of “productive cringe” and how the slightly embarrassing moves you avoid are often the exact moves that unlock new roles, better opportunities, and a more sustainable career. Over the past few months, a phrase has appeared again and again in my coaching sessions with senior professionals. “I know I should post on LinkedIn, but that feels cringe.” “I k
How Kindness and Giving Protect Your Career After Layoffs
Episode 319 - When a role disappears or a career stops feeling right, most professionals reach for more control, more effort and more doom scrolling. In this conversation, Professor Stephen G Post explains why generosity, service and “pure unlimited love” are powerful tools for coping with job loss, protecting mental health and realigning your career with a deeper sense of calling. Recording this
Open To Work Banners, One Year of Job Hunting, And Ageism
Episode 318 - I answer real questions from professionals who are worried about a prolonged job search. We talk about whether to use the LinkedIn Open To Work banner, how to cope when your job search has stretched past a year, and what to do when employers say you are “too senior”. In my inbox and on my Zoom screen, the same faces keep appearing. They are senior managers, directors, heads of functi
Why Agency Matters More Than “Success” In Your Career
Episode 317 - Losing a job or having a terrible job can pull you straight into survival mode. In this conversation with Jon Rosemberg, we unpack how to move from white-knuckle coping to a more intentional, agentic way of designing your next chapter. Survival mode is a nervous system response, not a personal failure. In this podcast conversation, I spent time unpacking what survival
How Underrepresented Professionals Reach the C-Suite
Episode 316 - Dr. Sheila Gujrathi discusses how to build real influence, find sponsors, and move into executive roles without losing yourself. We unpack how fear shows up and what to do when you aren’t the “obvious” candidate. I recorded this episode to answer a question many experienced professionals wrestle with: How do you keep advancing when you do not fit the traditional m
The Executive Crisis Playbook: Edward Segal on Plans, Media & Rapid Response
Episode 315 - Crisis expert Edward Segal maps the first moves leaders should make when something goes wrong, who to call, what to say, how to brief the media, and how to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Most professionals I speak to who are experiencing a career crisis did not see it coming, and almost all of them did not prepare for it. Corporate professionals still treat crisis management
Bold Career Moves with Georgie Hubbard: Reinvention, LinkedIn, and Getting Hired
Episode 314 - Recruiter-turned-Founder Georgie Hubbard unpacks how to pivot with confidence, optimize your resume and LinkedIn, and ditch “spray & pray” for targeted strategies that actually get results.After dozens of conversations with senior professionals over the past few months and the discussions in my latest podcast episode, I keep coming back to the same conclusion. The people who are
Toxic Workplaces: When to Speak Up, When to Leave
Episode 313 - Employment attorney Jessica Childress is back, unpacking what “toxic” really means at work, and how to decide if it’s time to stay or go. I'm sure you're well aware that experienced professionals have had to cope with hostile cultures, micromanagement, and difficult leaders in their careers. Some issues are illegal. Many are not. Either way, the impact on your confidence and car
Conquer Your Imposter Syndrome at Work with Alison Shamir
Episode 312 - If you second-guess your success, Alison Shamir shares the mindset shifts and tools that help professionals recognise and overcome imposter thoughts. For years, clients have reached out to me with this dilemma: They are capable, experienced professionals who are unsuccessful in their job search. Usually, this is my diagnosis: They are not short of qualifications; they are short
When the Recruiter Becomes the Candidate
Episode 311 - Leanne Brannigan spent years hiring. Then she was laid off, and used social media to document her experience job searching while unemployed. Her story exposes how the system treats candidates and what we can do better. I spend my weeks advising professionals who assumed that their extensive work experience and a tidy LinkedIn profile would carry them through a choppy market. Then the
Job Search Insights from Ambition CEO Nick Waterworth
Episode 310 - Most job seekers focus on what they should do. In today’s episode, we dig into what they aren’t doing and why that’s costing them jobs. At a time when headlines are dominated by artificial intelligence, layoffs, and economic uncertainty, the themes from my discussion with Nick Waterworth, CEO of Ambition, on The Job Hunting Podcast (ep 309) deserve a closer l
When Love and Leadership Collide: CEOs, HR, and Crisis Management
Episode 309 - Beyond the headlines, workplace scandals reveal deeper lessons about governance, disclosure, and accountability. In this episode, I share strategies for overcoming missteps and rebuilding your professional brand. Every so often, a string of corporate headlines forces us to confront the evolving nature of leadership. In recent months, the departures of high-profile CEOs from Astr
How to Handle Layoffs, Rejections & Career Pivots
Episode 308 - Rejections are part of the job search and they can also guide your next steps. In this episode, Renata answers questions about resumes, layoffs, LinkedIn gaps, and how to pivot into new opportunities.In recent months, the messages I receive from clients and podcast listeners have become increasingly urgent. Experienced professionals, many in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, are being forced
The Rise of Portfolio Careers and Interim Executives with Donna Burr
Episode 307 - From the rise of portfolio careers to the growing importance of digital transformation, the 2025 Interim Executive Survey highlights how executives are choosing new ways of working. JOIN THE RB LNKDN CLUB NOWIn this week’s episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I spoke with Donna Burr, Partner in Interim Executive Management at Watermark Search International, about the findings of their
Master LinkedIn Activity: Posts, Comments & Career Growth
Episode 306 - This episode explores how LinkedIn activity can protect you from layoffs, attract opportunities, and build long-term credibility. I believe that LinkedIn activity is the new career currency. In fact, I am certain of that, and I have clients’ results to prove it. To determine if professionals were already aware of this fact, I ran a poll on LinkedIn a few weeks ago, as
How to Secure a Board Role
Episode 305 - Many professionals dream of a board career, but few know how to get there. In this episode, I unpack the three biggest blockers and share a roadmap to help you secure your first board role. A large number of experienced professionals are eyeing board appointments as the next chapter in their careers. In a recent LinkedIn poll I conducted, nearly eight in ten respondents said they wan
The New Rules of Executive Presence in a Virtual World with Ashleigh Paholek
Episode 304 - In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, TV journalist and confidence coach Ashleigh Paholek shares how to project authority and trust in interviews, presentations, and boardrooms. From mastering silence to improving your virtual presence, these strategies will help you influence with confidence — even when you don’t feel it. I coach experienced professionals who are navigati
Thriving After Setbacks: Lessons from the Front Lines of Executive Search with Kyle Samuels
Episode 303 - Kyle Samuels returns to share his personal health journey, the lessons it taught him about leadership, and the hiring trends shaping today’s job market. We explore recruitment trends, networking strategies, and how to handle career gaps with confidence. The last time I spoke with executive recruiter Kyle Samuels, we were deep in conversation about executive compensation. Th
How to Bounce Back After a Layoff: The 7 Stages of Grief with Steve Jaffe
Hardly a week goes by without news of another high-profile layoff. From tech giants like Meta and Tesla to government agencies and financial institutions, corporate professionals at every level find themselves confronting an unsettling new normal. As a career coach, outplacement provider, and host of The Job Hunting Podcast, I've observed firsthand the toll layoffs are taking both financially and
Corporate Career Growth Tips: Mastering Hidden Rules with Kendall Berg
If there’s one lesson from the corporate world that deserves a headline, it’s this: the workplace is not a meritocracy. Or at least, not in the way most professionals imagine. Hard work is necessary, but it’s not the defining factor in who gets promoted, who receives stretch opportunities, or who survives the next round of cost-cutting. In this episode, I spoke with Kendall Berg, former senio
Navigating Career Pivots, AI Disruption, and Mid-Career Confidence: Lessons from Priya Bhola Rathod
The labor market feels eerily calm on the surface. Unemployment still hovers near 4 percent in both the US and Australia, and it has not yet reached 5% in the UK. Yet, experienced professionals looking for work in corporate, startups, government and nonprofits tell a very different story. Over the past quarter my coaching inbox has filled with job seekers, from vice presidents to team ma
First 90-Day Leadership Moves Matter: Proven Strategies to Listen, Act Symbolically, and Avoid Hasty Personnel Decisions in New Roles
I sat down with Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley of HealthSearch Partners to talk about the first 90 days of an executive appointment. While their expertise is focused on senior roles in healthcare, the lessons are universal: in 2025, how a leader shows up on day one can either extend a career or stall it. What struck me is how much has changed in the hiring market and how much has st
You're Not a Machine
Episode 298 - Burnout May Be Blocking Your Career GrowthIf you’ve spent the last few months feeling more exhausted than usual, struggling to focus, or wondering why your motivation has gone missing despite a looming job application or promotion deadline, you’re not alone. In my coaching work with experienced professionals, these themes are everywhere. And they’re not the result of laziness, lack o
When Job Interviews Go Wrong
Episode 297 - When Interviews Go Bad: How to Bounce Back StrongerWhen Interviews Go Bad: How to Bounce Back Stronger It’s a truth most career professionals don’t like to admit: we’ve all had a bad interview. Not just “I didn’t get the job” bad, but “something went wrong and I’m not even sure why” bad. As a career strategist and coach to senior corporate professionals, I often see this s
Unemployed, Not Broken
Episode 296 - No One Understands Me: What to Do When You're the Only Person You Know Who's UnemployedIt’s an increasingly familiar story: a highly skilled professional finds themselves unemployed, not for lack of talent or dedication, but because of market forces, corporate restructuring, or a volatile economy. What surprises them most is not the absence of work, but the sudden absence of understa
To AI or Not to AI?
Episode 295 - How to Stay Focused on Your Career Goals, Even When the Future Feels UncertainThe job market in 2025 feels like it's operating in a dense fog. For many professionals, particularly those in mid-to-senior corporate roles, navigating a career today is less like following a GPS and more like learning to read a compass in the dark. This uncertainty is not just emotional, it’s systemic. Si
Too Busy to Job Hunt?
Episode 294 - Job Searching is Work. Learn How to Treat it Like a Priority and Make Meaningful ProgressProfessionals often find themselves juggling the demands of full-time work, family responsibilities, and their ambition for professional and career development. Finding the time and energy for a structured, effective job search can feel overwhelming. In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I
Laid Off. Now What?
Episode 293 - You've Been Laid Off. Now What? A Step-by-Step Guide to Rebuilding Your CareerOne of the most common missteps I see is jumping into job applications without taking the time for reflection. Before you start sending out resumes, stop and ask yourself: What do I want in my next role? What am I no longer willing to tolerate? What type of employer suits my life stage now?&n
No One’s Reading Your Resume
Episode 292 - How AI is Changing the Job Search for Corporate ProfessionalsUnderstanding how AI tools are impacting hiring practices is no longer optional. In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I sat down with Troy Sultan, founder and CEO of Guide, an AI-powered recruitment software company, to unpack the realities behind applicant tracking systems, recruiter behavior, and how candidates can
Treat Culture Like Strategy
Episode 291 - How to Spot and Create a Great Workplace CultureCulture has become a defining factor for career satisfaction and success. For job seekers in particular, the search is no longer about compensation or title. It’s about finding an environment where you can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and align with the company’s mission and values. Although this was always a “good to have” in the p
Build Your Digital Fluency
Episode 290 - The Future of Leadership and Work with Stella VoulesThe workplace keeps changing at lightning speed, and professionals face a fundamental challenge: adapt or fall behind. The need to stay ahead of digital transformations, reskill for relevance, and lead with empathy is more urgent than ever. In this episode, I spoke with Stella Voules, a trusted advisor to executives navigating
Where the Jobs Are
Episode 289 - What Job Seekers Need to Know About the Hidden Job Market Today’s job market demands new approaches, particularly for mid-to-late career professionals. Applying online and waiting is no longer enough to secure competitive opportunities. In this episode, I explore a crucial topic for experienced professionals: the hidden job market. This episode is part of our three-part series on adv
Job Market Shutdown
Episode 288 - How to Job Hunt During the Mid-Year SlowdownIf you're a job seeker heading into the mid-year period, particularly the June–July school holidays, you’ve likely heard the familiar refrain: “No one hires this time of year.” The job boards quiet down, recruiters take leave, and it’s easy to believe your career ambitions should be put on hold. In this continuation of my conversation with
Why Hiring Feels Broken
Episode 287 - Hiring Makes No Sense Anymore: Why Recruitment and Hiring Feel Like a Burden and How Leaders Can Fix ThemHiring has become a dreaded task for many managers. It feels like a burden rather than an opportunity, especially when organizations are under pressure to restructure, meet operational targets, or operate with reduced budgets. In this of The Job Hunting Podcast (287), I’m sharing
LinkedIn is Not Optional
Episode 286 - If You're Not Showing Up on LinkedIn, You’re Invisible: How Job Hunting Has Changed for Professionals Over 40Experienced corporate professionals over 40 face a paradox: they bring extensive expertise, leadership, and resilience, yet they often confront hiring biases. If you’re over 40 and navigating a career change, know this: You don’t need to reinvent yourself. You just need to rep
From Job Loss to Entrepreneurship
Episode 285 - You May Not Want Another Job — You May Want Your Own BusinessOne of the most interesting shifts post-COVID is the increase in the number of professionals choosing small businesses over large institutions. Many are seeking more autonomy, flexible work arrangements, less bureaucracy, quicker decision-making, and the satisfaction of building something tangible. TJ notes that while corpo
Age is Your Advantage (Ep 284)
Episode 284 - This Ain’t Your First Recession: How to Navigate Today’s Job Market Like a Pro Inflation is slowing. Interest rates remain high. Companies are hiring, but cautiously. For experienced professionals, that mix translates into fewer job openings, more competition, and longer wait times. Meanwhile, the jobs that do exist are being filled differently. Some never even reach job boards.
Lead Yourself First (Ep 283)
Episode 283 - How to Succeed Without the Perfect BossTraditional models of leadership have focused on influence over others: inspiring teams, delegating tasks, setting strategic direction. But the definition of leadership is expanding to include how we influence and guide ourselves. Self-leadership is about setting our own direction, managing our mindset, and taking proactive ownership of our care
Your Resume is Getting Lost! (Ep 282)
Episode 282 - The New Era of Job Searching: What’s Changed and Why It MattersThe job search process has undergone a radical transformation. Today, AI-driven tools, automation, and evolving hiring trends dictate how professionals land their next roles. For experienced corporate professionals and executives, this shift presents both challenges and opportunities. If you are still using traditional jo
Optimism Wins (Ep 281)
Episode 281 - Pessimism is Fashionable but Optimism Wins: Why Positivity is Your Career’s Greatest AssetThere has never been a more crucial time for optimism in the corporate job market. As layoffs continue in various industries, economic uncertainties loom, and AI-driven changes disrupt traditional career paths, job seekers are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. In this article, I argu
Do You Really Understand How Hiring Works? (Ep 280)
Episode 280 - Two Career Coaches, One Conversation: Navigating Job Market Challenges TogetherAs career coaches, Dr. Kyle Elliott and I work closely with corporate professionals navigating career transitions, layoffs, and the evolving job market. We often see the same challenges crop up across industries, and when we had the chance to sit down for The Job Hunting Podcast, it became clear just how m
Selling Yourself in Job Interviews (Ep 279)
Episode 279 - What Job Seekers Can Learn from Sales ProfessionalsThe modern job market has never been more paradoxical. On one hand, technological advancements have promised greater efficiency in hiring. On the other, job seekers—particularly experienced corporate professionals—are facing unprecedented challenges in positioning themselves for their next role. Throughout my latest podcast episode w
How to Speak Confidently (Ep 278)
Episode 278 - Why Smart Professionals Struggle with Speaking AnxietyIn the corporate world, communication is currency. Public speaking and self-presentation are essential skills for corporate professionals looking to advance their careers. Whether you're interviewing for a new job, leading a team, or speaking at a conference, confidence in your communication can set you apart. Yet, many profession
Job Search "Lies" Exposed (Ep 277)
Episode 277 - The Job Search Illusion: Why Corporate Professionals Struggle with Unrealistic ExpectationsIf you spend any time on LinkedIn these days, you’ll find no shortage of job search success stories. Posts from professionals who landed a new role in record time are often presented as if they hold the ultimate secret formula. The implication? If you’re still struggling to land your next oppor
3 Steps to Your Next Job (Ep 276)
Episode 276 - How to Get a Job in 2025The job market has been tough over the past few years. Whether you were impacted by the pandemic or faced the challenges of the post-pandemic economy, job hunting in 2024 was no easy feat. If you're an experienced professional feeling stuck, frustrated, or overwhelmed, you're not alone. The good news? You don't have to navigate this process by yourself anymore
2024 Job Search Fail (Ep 275)
Episode 275 - I'm a Career Coach, and These Are the 5 Reasons You Did Not Get a New Job in 20242024 was a tough year for job seekers, and while external factors played a role, it’s crucial to focus on the aspects within your control. In this podcast episode, I explore the five main reasons why you may not have secured a job and, more importantly, what you can do differently in 2025.Drawing insight
Leadership. Empathy. AI. (Ep 274)
Episode 274 - Inside the Minds of Recruiters: What Job Seekers and Employers Need to Know to Thrive in 2025Corporate professionals seeking to advance their careers or find new opportunities need actionable advice more than ever. In my recent conversation with Linda Spearman-Scott, a seasoned HR leader turned recruiter, we delved into critical trends shaping the job market in 2025. From shifts in l
Internal vs External Candidates: Who Wins? (Ep 273)
Episode 273 - Insights from a Top Recruiter: How to Advance Your Career as an Internal CandidateIn 2025, finding the right job—or the right candidate—has become an intricate balancing act. For corporate professionals navigating today’s hiring process, the challenges are nuanced, shaped by economic pressures, workplace culture shifts, and career expectations. As someone who works daily with mid- an
Master Your Leadership Style (Ep 272)
Episode 272 - Uncover the Power of Understanding Your Leadership Style and How It Can Transform Your Career TrajectoryThis is a Rebroadcast of Episode 180.Knowing your leadership is a critical component of any successful job search, rather you are a junior professional or a senior executive. Great leaders and team workers inspire and motivate their teams and colleagues to achieve their goals and h
From Setback to Success (Ep 271)
Episode 271 - Navigating Career Recovery Post-Layoff This is a Rebroadcast of Episode 241.Facing a layoff can be daunting and challenging, especially for experienced corporate professionals. The uncertainty and stress of navigating the job market can be overwhelming. This podcast episode and blog will provide valuable insights and actionable advice on managing your job search effectively afte
Mastering Job Interviews (Ep 270)
Episode 270 - Six Unexpected Strategies to Stand Out on Your Next Job InterviewThis is a rebroadcast of Episode 83.Are you ready for your next job interview? Most people would prepare for the interview by practicing answers to questions, and that's, of course, really important. However, researching the possible questions and the proper answers for those questions can be a rabbit hole and surely no
CVs and Resumes Explained (Ep 269)
(This is a Rebroadcast of Episode 210)Episode 269 - CV or Resume? What's the Difference and Which One Do You Need?Discover the keys to unlocking your dream corporate career with this episode of "The Job-Hunting Podcast." Celebrating four years of providing invaluable career guidance, this episode delves deep into the essential distinctions between CVs and resumes, shedding light on their critical
Yes You Can Do This! (Ep 268)
Episode 268 - Career Transitions: A Guide for Corporate Professionals Seeking ChangeThe end of the year often sparks reflection. For corporate professionals, it’s a time to assess the past 12 months, consider new directions, and perhaps make big decisions about the future. This year, those reflections feel more urgent. Economic uncertainty, shifting workplace norms, and the relentless pace of tech
Job Market Crisis? (Ep 267)
Episode 267 - 2024 Was the Toughest Year for Job Seekers and Recruiters in Decades – with Geoff SladeAs a career coach, I’ve spent years guiding corporate professionals through the ups and downs of job searching, but 2024 is proving to be one of the most challenging years I’ve ever witnessed. During a recent conversation with Geoff Slade, a recruitment veteran with over five decades of experience,
Rest as a Career Strategy (Ep 266)
Episode 266 - The Career-Building Power of Rest in a Burnout EconomyIn the relentless grind of today’s professional world, “hustle culture” reigns supreme. For corporate professionals, especially those navigating job searches or career transitions, this often means working tirelessly to stay relevant and competitive. Yet, despite all the energy poured into applications, networking, and interview p
