Career Warrior Podcast
Episodes
#189) 3 Elements to Reshape How You Think of Work | Carson Tate
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself counting down the hours in your 9-5 -- wondering just when the heck you can get out? Or maybe you feel like what you’re...
#188) Resume Font: Everything You Need to Know
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re getting specific and talking about resume font. We’ll cover font size, the choice, and serif vs. non-serif debate. And in the end, we...
#187) Andrew Seaman: 3 Things I’ve Learned as LinkedIn News Editor
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I brought on Andrew Seaman, Senior Editor for Job Search & Careers at LinkedIn News. Yes, Andrew works for LinkedIn, where he brings commun...
#186) Interview Question: What's Your Expected Salary?
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less.Have you ever been asked in an interview: what is your desired ...
#185) How to Cure Burnout, Boredom, and the Effects of a Bad Boss | Amber Beam
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I brought on Amber Beam. Amber is a career coach whose mission is to eradicate soul-sucking jobs everywhere! With 15 years in HR as an I-O Psych...
#184) Here’s Why Resume Builders Aren’t That Awesome
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less.Are you considering using a resume machine or a resume writer? ...
#183) How to Build a Career You Love | Emily Moyer
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why would you want to listen to this episode. Well, think about this for a second. We spend so much time at work. If you’re working normal 40 hour w...
#182) Do Recruiters Really Spend 6 Seconds on a Resume?
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less, Have you ever asked yourself how long people actually spend on...
#181) The Most Valuable Skills for the Next Century | Maya Grossman
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maya Grossman is a marketing executive with fifteen years of experience taking products to market and driving growth for Fortune 500 companies like Mi...
#180) Why am I Still Not Getting Interviews?
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever asked yourself why the heck am I not receiving interviews or callbacks? Why am I not getting those responses?These are some of the most...
#179) Let’s Talk About the Other F Word | Dr. Benjamin Ritter
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I brought on Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself (LFY) ConsultingDr. Benjamin Ritter is a Chicago, IL, and Austin, TX, based leade...
#178) Resume Keywords: Can We Beat the Bots?
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
And for this episode, you are going to hear premium content from that offering. This will be a snippet of advice on keywords and applicant tracking sy...
#177) Urgent Care for Your Resume
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special announcement today, and I’ll lead into that with a quick story. Remember episode #124 when I talked about the implications of Coro...
#176) Should You EVER Include a Resume Objective?
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less.Could it be possible to extract some of the targeted intent fro...
#175) Is the Transition to Consulting Worth It? | Michael Zipursky
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I brought on Michael Zipursky, co-founder of Consulting Success.Michael is the bestselling author of 3 books on consulting and has spent the las...
#174) What do I put on my LinkedIn Headline if I’m Unemployed?
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s discussion is all about what to include on that pesky LinkedIn headline -- especially if you are unemployed. Resources MentionedFollow ...
#173) How Should I List Skills on My Resume?
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s discussion is all about what skills to include on your resume! We’ll tackle how exactly to narrow down that skills list -- and where to in...
#172) I Used to Drive for Uber
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The year was 2017. I had been a few years out of college, and I had just over a year ago decided to take the leap to travel the world and then go full...
#171) The Best Outreach Message You Can Use Today | Phillip Migyanko
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I brought on Phillip Migyanko, Director of Student Success at Happen to Your Career! In his early career, Phillip grew up working in a fami...
#170) Getting the Job You Want | Matt Zinman
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re bringing Matt Zinman back on to discuss job seeking during COVID as well as how you can use informational interviews to land your next ...
#169) Redesign Your Career with Experiments | Phillip Migyanko
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I brought on Phillip Migyanko, Director of Student Success at Happen to Your Career! In his early career, Phillip grew up working in a fami...
#168) My Actual Resume Writing Process
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m going to tell you what my actual resume writing process was back when I used to write resumes for my company. You’d probably love to li...
#167) Creating Content to Progress Your Career | Justin Nguyen
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about crafting targeted content to help you land your dream job. We’ll discuss why this fun job seeking method can be s...
#166) Tactical Advice for Your Job Applications | Matt Warzel
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Should your LinkedIn Match your Resume? What if you have an employment gap? How do you write your resume if you’re entering a new field? These are s...
#165) Essential Items to Include on Your Resume | Matthew Warzel, CPRW
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I brought on Matthew Warzel, Founder of MJW Careers. Matt CPRW is a certified resume writer, career coach and outplacement expert with over...
#164) Rock Your Next Video Interview | BONUS with Kris Holmes
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For today's minisode, I brought Kris Holmes back to discuss practical tips and considerations for rocking your next video interview. We cover mistakes...
#163) Let’s Talk About Your Strengths
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about your strengths. Listen: I don’t care who you are or where you’re at in your career. You have so much value...
#162) Knock 'em Dead with a Thank You Note
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about how a thank you note can help you win your interview.How to write a good thank you noteCreate your short and sweet ...
#161) Leverage Your Corporate Alumni Network Today | James Sinclair
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I brought on James Sinclair, CEO and Co-Founder of EnterpriseAlumni. As the market leading Alumni and Retiree Engagement Platform, EnterpriseAlu...
#160) On Quitting Your Job During This Time
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m choosing to support those who feel like quitting their jobs. I’ll be covering how to gracefully quit your job, and I’ll also cover so...
#159) Courage for Job Seekers | Kris McGuigan
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I brought on Kris McGuigan, founder of Professional Courage. In founding Professional Courage, Kris translated 15 years of corporate success int...
#158) How Far Back Should My Resume Go?
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s discussion is all about what experience to include on your resume! How far back should your resume go? What should you include? What about a...
#157) Boosting Your Mood for Your Job Search | Matt Zinman
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about boosting your mood for your job search. Today, I brought on the magnificent Matt Zinman. Matt is a difference-...
#156) Try This Recommendation out for Your Job Search
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is called “Try This Recommendation out for Your Job Search” We will cover how to write a solid LinkedIn recommendation and why t...
#155) Land the Job During a Downturn | Bobby Davis Jr.
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about how to land a job in an economic downturn. Ladies and gentlemen, my goal with this episode is not to scare you...
#154) Ask Me Anything with Let's Eat, Grandma
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we sat down with several job seekers who did all the interviewing! You’ll hear a clip from one of our Ask-Me-Anything virtual events. These a...
#153) Embarking on a New Career Path | Da’Rell’s Story
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to go in depth in personal about embarking on a new career path!Today I brought on Da’Rell Bratton, one of the stars of Making ...
#152) When Should I Have a Functional Resume?
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about whether or not you should have a functional resume. This resume format is also known as the skills-based resume and...
#151) Revving up Resilience | Ramona Shaw
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about building resilience.In my opinion, resilience is one of the most useful traits when it comes to having a successful...
#150) These Resume Myths Need to Die
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, our minisode is about some resume myths that need to die. Guys listen: there’s a lot of garbage advice going around in the resume world,...
#149) Job Application Tips that May Surprise You
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about job application tips that may surprise you. These tips will help you get more success in your applications -- as ma...
#148) How to Say No Gracefully | Matylda Czarnecka
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we cover a tough question: how do I say the word “no” gracefully? This episode is bonus material on how to manage your time effectively, and...
#147) Is Climbing the Ladder the Best Approach? | Mark Hayward
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you’re figuring out how to achieve that next level in your career. Maybe you’re unsure how that next level can happen without another degree...
#146) How to Address a Layoff in an Application
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about how to address a layoff in your job application. We’re going to cover these following questions in your job ...
#145) Manage Time like a Career Warrior | Matylda Czarnecka
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to cover our relationship with the most precious asset we have: time. Yes, we're going to get this whole time management thi...
#144) Boost Your LinkedIn Engagement
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss during today's episode how to boost engagement on LinkedIn and leverage those connections! This episode includes audio from a live virtual ...
#143) Choose the Job that You’re Aligned With | Jeanette Winters
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about how to get aligned with the jobs that define our careers. Why should you listen to this episode? Maybe you’re fin...
#142) Words of Job Search Wisdom
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we present the best words of wisdom of past episodes from the career experts. We’ve heard so many amazing nuggets of wisdom during...
#141) Is LinkedIn Premium Worth it?
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about LinkedIn Premium. Is Premium Career worth it for job seekers? We’re going to cover some key features from LinkedI...
#140) Four Questions You Need to Ask in Your Career
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we cover 4 questions you need to ask in your career! Where you can use this advice: feedback conversations with your boss, conflict resolution,...
#139) Negotiation is for Everyone | Alexandra Carter
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about negotiation and open your mind to how it can change your life. Listen: maybe you want to land a better j...
#138) Three Bold Ways to Stand Out in Your Next Job Application
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we will discuss three bold & unique ways to stand out in your job application! You probably aren't doing these things -- and once you do, y...
#137) Failing Forward in Your Career | Michael Ryan
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about failing forward as it pertains to your career. As we learn in this stimulating conversation, how you frame failure ...
#136) How to Write a Top 1% Cover Letter
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Villanueva shows how you can go above and beyond when writing your next cover letter. Because most cover letters are written very generically, y...
#135) Master Your Work from Home Strategy | Jackie Mitchell
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to cover some wonderful strategies you can use when working from home. Why should you listen to this episode? Maybe you are ...
#134) Building Your Personal Brand | Kanika Tolver
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is all about personal brand. We have an amazing repeat guest for today's podcast episode. Author Kanika Tolver will be joining us today to discu...
#133) Moving up the Career Ladder | George McGehrin
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is all about positioning yourself to move up the career ladder! We’ll hear resume, networking, and career growth advice from George McGehrin, ...
#132) Jobscan | Benefits & Drawbacks
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about Jobscan. This is a good episode to introduce you to the tool if you haven’t heard about it already. And I’m goi...
#131) Three Unconventional Job Search Ideas | Nissar Ahamed
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about three unconventional ways you can land your next job! Because aren't you tired by now of applying the same old way ...
#130) Your LinkedIn Profile If Applying for Different Kinds of Jobs
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Get 20% off any resume package by visiting letseatgrandma.com and using the promo code Podcast2020 (expires end of April)Today, we’re going to talk ...
#129) Your Ultimate Guide to Reach Out Messages | Lisa Lewis of Career Clarity
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is your ultimate guide to reach out messages on LinkedIn, email, and other channels! Because today, we’re going to talk in DETAIL about craftin...
#128) The Single Biggest Secret to Actually Hitting Your Goals | What's Your Dream Process?
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Want to land a dream job? Here's how to do so.Today, we’re going to talk about the best way to actually hit your goals. The answer is getting your p...
#127) The Best Exercise You Can Do for Your Resume
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Villanueva, CPRW breaks down the highlighter exercise -- one of the best things you can do to get your resume prepared for applications! Chris t...
#126) Unlock Your Creativity During a Period of Transition | Clara Chorley
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're going to talk about unlocking your creativity during a period of transition. Our amazing speaker today is Clara Chorley. In the recording...
#125) From Career Goals to COVID-19: What Are You in Control of? | Denise Hamilton
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the COVID-19 Career Support Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UrgentCareerCare/Today, we'll cover goal-setting and remaining in charge ...
#124) Coronavirus: Your Job Search and Finances | Stay Calm & Be Proactive
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special episode today to help alleviate some of the pain and anxiety you may be facing regarding the Coronavirus outbreak. There are a lot o...
#123) Denise Hamilton: How Women Can Thrive at Work | Managing Mindset and Energy
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re speaking to the women warriors in the audience about how they can thrive at work and live out the career of their dreams. We will talk ...
#122) Changing Cities: What’s Next for My Job Search?
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about one of the most common struggles I deal with in our job seeker meetup group: managing the job search when changing ...
#121) Nonprofit Life, Mentorship, Surrounding Yourself with Good People | Scott Whitaker
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about dealing with people and improving your networking strategy -- all so you can improve your professional life or job ...
#120) How to Deal with Resume Gaps
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk all about resume gaps -- and help you deal with your own if that’s something you’re worried about. What are we t...
#119) BIG BAD DEBATE: How Long Should Your Resume Be?
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are staging a debate on how long your resume should be. Should it always be 1 page? Or longer?We are live here in Austin, TX .... at our Aus...
#118) Burning Out? Let's Talk.
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about avoiding burnout. I've experienced symptoms of burnout in the past, and I've overcome it during my own personal jou...
#117) How to be Seen as a High Performer | Denise Liebetrau
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Share your favorite episode on LinkedIn and tag Chris!Today, we’re going to talk about how to be seen as a high performer at your company.Why you ma...
#116) Resume Advice for Career Changers
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is for career changers! The discussion is about translating your past on your resume so you can land your next job.Listen, we get it. ...
#115) Putting Your Best Foot Forward | Be Confident in Your Appearance
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Let's Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast! Today, we're going to talk about putting your best foot forward when it comes to attending n...
#114) Managing Career Change from the Military | Don't Undersell Yourself | Steven Arango
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about career transition. I know that many of those listening on the show...perhaps the majority...are going through a ser...
#113) Why You Need Fitness in Your Job Search | Jordan Miller
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about why a consistent workout routine can benefit your job search. In this episode, we’ll cover why you need fitness i...
#112) 4 Quick Steps to Hacking Applicant Tracking Systems
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we have a short minisode about getting past the ATS or applicant tracking systems -- aka the ROBOTS. We’ll give you some advice today, which ...
#111) Spruce Up Your Resume Content and Design
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to (or share) Homebound Radio: https://shows.acast.com/homebound-radioToday, we're going to talk about how you can spruce up your resume conten...
#110) Resume Refresh with General Assembly | Erin Ford
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to (or share) Homebound Radio: https://shows.acast.com/homebound-radioToday, we’re going to talk about getting your resume rewritten to help ...
#109) Best Way to Maximize Job Search Results
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Let's Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast where our goal is to help you land your dream job and live your best life. Today, we're going...
#108) Building a Robust LinkedIn Profile | About Section & Headline
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're going to cover some practical tips about how you can make your LinkedIn attractive to recruiters! We took this from our latest Meetup in Austin,...
#107) Interview Techniques: Your 30-60-90 Day Plan | Merryn Roberts-Huntley
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about how a 30-60-90 day plan can help you crush your next interview. This is bonus material from our 100th episode with ...
#106) Step Up to the Plate and Face Your Challenge | Jordan Hearin's Story
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about challenge and carving your own path to career success. My next guest, Jordan Hearin overcame extreme poverty, multi...
#105) Your Guide to Being Bold & OWNING It | Andrew Wofford
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have a bonus episode today! Through unreleased audio from episode 97, we'll cover boldness and owning it your job search. We'll tackle themes such ...
#104) Explaining a Gap Year or Travel on a Resume | Just Ask Chris
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to have a short minisode about how to explain a gap year or time taken off for travel on your resume. I’ll discuss some he...
#103) Rebranding Yourself for Your Career | Kanika Tolver
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for our New Year, New Job 6-email-series: https://mailchi.mp/letseatgrandma/new-year-new-jobToday, we’re going to talk about rebranding your...
#102) What Should You Start, Stop, and Continue Doing?
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for our New Year, New Job 6-email-series: https://mailchi.mp/letseatgrandma/new-year-new-jobToday, we’re going to talk about the concept of ...
#101) What Will You Accomplish in 2020?
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to help you think through your goals for next year -- and we’re going to increase the likelihood of you actually following thro...
#100) Your Next Secret Weapon for Interviews | Merryn Roberts-Huntley
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Merryn's top-rated course, How to Get the Job You Want: https://www.udemy.com/course/madetohire-marketyourselfforthecareeryouwant/?referralCode=41A731...
#99) Land Your Dream Job While Boosting Your Salary | Adunola Adeshola
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about landing your next job with a salary increase! Who doesn’t want to land their dream job, and who couldn’t use an...
#98) Relentless Positivity as a Gamechanger in Your Job Search
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I hate when people simply say to be positive, but this is one of the most powerful things you can do to improve your life. I try and tackle this issue...
#97) Confidence in the Face of Rejection | Networking Without Expectation | Andrew Wofford
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about confidence in the face of challenge and uncertainty. We will also cover a powerful mentality to have when it comes ...
#96) The Best Way to Network on LinkedIn | Warm Game with Brenda Bernstein
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
During today's episode, we discuss the BEST way to use LinkedIn for your job search.Public Service Announcement: LinkedIn is social media: it can be t...
#95) Why and How You Should Apply For Startups | Steve Kahan
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 95th episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is not only to help you land your dream job but to help...
#94) My Breakdown on 4 Top Job Boards
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we cover four different job boards you can apply through. I’ve said it from the beginning: you should diversify your job search strategy in o...
#93) Surviving a Job You Hate | David Flynn
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why you will want to listen to this episode: you know you hate your job. Every time you come home, you lack energy and can’t wait to complain to you...
#92) Applying During the Holidays: Worth It?
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We'll be going over application strategy in relation to the November and December months. Because it may be worth it for...
#91) Defeat Workaholism for a Better Life | Hilary Constable
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about increasing our happiness and quality of life by building a better relationship with our work life. Why you wan...
#90) Figuring Out What the Heck to Post on LinkedIn
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One thing that trips up a lot of job seekers who hope to get more active on LinkedIn...is knowing what to post on the platform! We demystify the proce...