Jess Get Hired – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Show Notes

In this episode of the Jess Get Hired podcast, host Jessica Fiesta George welcomes back Change Management and Confidence Expert Lata Hamilton for an insightful conversation on navigating career changes with confidence. Lata shares practical tips from her new book, Pioneer Your Career Change, designed to help listeners rethink their career paths, overcome hurdles, and build confidence in career transitions.

As the job market shifts, future-proofing your career and understanding job market trends are critical steps in positioning yourself for growth. Lata discusses why excessive loyalty in careers can sometimes hold you back from growth and shares personal stories to illustrate how taking charge of your career development can lead to a more fulfilling and financially rewarding path.

Listeners will also learn how to calculate the true costs of staying in a stagnant role and explore the benefits of community support for career growth. Whether you're considering a career change or want to stay ahead of market trends, this episode offers strategies to boost confidence, maximize earnings, and future-proof your career.

📚 Join Lata's Book Club: www.latahamilton.com/pioneerbook

🎙️ Learn More About the Podcast: www.jessgethired.com

Chapters

• 00:00 – Navigating Career Changes with Confidence
• 02:44 – The Importance of Rethinking Career Paths
• 06:00 – Future-Proofing Your Career
• 10:02 – Overcoming Confidence Hurdles
• 14:40 – The Cost of Loyalty in Careers
• 15:56 – Personal Stories of Career Changes
• 22:18 – Calculating the Costs of Career Decisions
• 29:08 – Book Launch and Community Engagement

Key Takeaways

• Career changes are increasingly common in today’s dynamic job market.
• Confidence is essential to navigating career transitions and overcoming hurdles.
• Understanding job market trends and future-proofing can protect your career.
• Excessive loyalty to employers may limit career growth and potential.
• Calculating the real costs of staying in one role is crucial for informed career decisions.
• Personal stories of career change offer valuable lessons and inspiration.
• Knowing your worth is essential for career development.
• Adapting to technological advancements is key to staying competitive.
• Community support, like Lata’s book club, can provide a boost to career confidence.

From Burnout to Balance: How to Protect Your Wellbeing and Career Show Notes

In this heartfelt and personal episode of Jess Get Hired, host Jessica Fiesta George shares her recent thyroid cancer diagnosis and upcoming surgery, bringing awareness to the importance of listening to our bodies. Reflecting on her journey through a whirlwind of diagnosis and surgery prep, Jessica emphasizes why busy professionals must prioritize their health and well-being, even when ambition tempts them to push forward.

Episode Highlights

• Facing Health Challenges: Jessica’s personal journey with thyroid cancer, from diagnosis to surgery, has reminded her—and now us—how essential it is to pay attention to our bodies. With no obvious symptoms, Jessica only discovered the issue after thorough check-ups, underscoring why routine health assessments are crucial.
• Recognizing Burnout: Revisit episode 88 for a deep dive into the signs and symptoms of burnout, a state Jessica knows well. For mid-career professionals, the demands of work, home life, and personal ambitions often pile up, making it difficult to recognize burnout until it’s too late.

3 Steps from Burnout to Balance

1. Redefine Success: Let go of the belief that success is about constantly working harder or longer hours. Jessica shares how redefining success and focusing on sustainable achievements can prevent burnout.
2. Set Non-Negotiable Boundaries: Learn how to create firm boundaries that protect your time and energy. Jessica describes how she’s committed to spending family time without interruptions, and her new puppy Luna is an adorable reminder to stay present in the moment.
3. Build Resilience with Routines: Small daily routines anchor us during turbulent times. Whether it’s a morning coffee, journaling, or a ten-minute walk, simple habits can build resilience, grounding us even when work or life feels overwhelming.

Jessica’s health journey serves as a wake-up call for all high-achieving professionals to look after their mental and physical health while still pursuing their career goals. This episode is a reminder that balance is a form of success and that sometimes slowing down is the best way to move forward.

Tune in to learn how you can transition from burnout to balance and create a more fulfilling, sustainable career journey.

Learn more about how the world's first productivity shot, Magic Mind, has been a game changer to help keep her balanced. Visit www.magicmind.com/jgh for a special offer for podcast supporters!

Learn more about Jessica on social media @jessgethired or visit her website at www.jessgethired.com

Chapters

• 00:00 Facing Personal Challenges: A Journey of Resilience
• 00:29 Understanding Burnout: Signs and Symptoms
• 08:27 Practical Strategies for Balance and Resilience

Recruiting in 2024 and Beyond featuring Andrew Lewis | Jess Get Hired Podcast (87) Recruiting in 2024 and Beyond featuring Andrew Lewis | Jess Get Hired Podcast (87) Episode Overview:

In this episode of Jess Get Hired, Jessica Fiesta George welcomes Andrew Lewis, a seasoned talent acquisition professional with nearly a decade of experience. Andrew has worked across various roles, from building a $2 million staffing agency to leading talent acquisition functions at startups. He currently heads the talent operations at Worldly, a B2B climate tech company, and is the founder of the Talent Operator Newsletter.

The conversation dives into the evolution of talent acquisition, the impact of AI and technology, and the emerging challenges that recruiters face today. Andrew shares insights from his career journey, the shifts in recruitment dynamics, and his thoughts on the future of the industry.

Takeaways:

• Talent acquisition professionals are facing challenges such as lack of bandwidth and under-resourcing.
• Technology and AI have transformed talent acquisition, making it more efficient and creating new opportunities.
• The role of recruiters is evolving, requiring a dynamic skill set that includes marketing, research, sales, and tech proficiency.
• The future of talent acquisition is exciting, with the potential for better human interactions, improved efficiency, and new deployment strategies.
• The human touch and connection will always be essential in talent acquisition, even with advancements in technology.

Ways to connect with us:

Andrew Lewis:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-l-31104559/
• Twitter: @talentoperator
• Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gdWvN2iQ

Jessica Fiesta George:

• Website: www.jessgethired.com
• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jessgethired

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction and Guest's Career Journey
• 06:08 The Evolution of Talent Acquisition
• 08:24 The Impact of Technology on Talent Acquisition
• 12:39 Challenges in Talent Acquisition
• 15:34 Exciting Future of Talent Acquisition
• 17:36 Guest's Projects and Conclusion

Unless you’ve been living under a rock or have not had access to a TV, phone, or contact with people, you may have not heard this but, there are a lot of jobs out there and it seems like nobody wants to apply for them! I’m in the business of helping to hire people and with so many millions of unemployed people and a ton of jobs available, I have to press on the question…… What’s the deal and why are so many employers struggling to find talent? If you are a manager or business owner, it’s been tough to stay open because you can’t seem to get applications no matter what you do. Everyone is posting "Now Hiring" Signs.  Employers are offering things they have never had to before such as: sign-on bonuses, conducting interviews on the spot, providing daily pay, benefits, free lunch, and even free transportation. Employers are doing everything they can to attract talent. This episode is just a conversation starter.  A discussion on how and why we got to this point.  Stay tuned for the next episode where we will go into more detail on a few ideas and best practices most companies are doing now to fight the war to stay open and bring people back to work.   If you are a business owner or manager, what are some of the things you are doing?  If you are unemployed and collecting unemployment, what are some reasons you are staying home?  Share your stories:  jessgethired@gmail.com and Find me on LinkedIn or Instagram!

"There is nothing more empowering than saying, 'This no longer serves me, and walking away in peace."  Listening is so important in any relationship. What happens when your manager doesn’t listen? Do you feel unappreciated & unmotivated? Maybe misunderstood? I share tips on how to be a better listener to help with better communication in the workplace. How do you spot out when your boss is being a complete asshole? How do you normally handle it? Not only will these listening tips help to build communication, but help you in building confidence to identify when it’s also time for you to speak up! The moment you think, "if this doesn't serve you, it definitely doesn't deserve you" could mean it's time to dig deep and figure out what it is in your work life that is your sign to speak up and move on or speak up and work through it.  You decide. This episode is for all professionals at any stage of their career who need to learn that sometimes it's best to just sit back, shut up, and listen!

Part 3 of this 3 part series we focus on Social Networking Your Way to Opportunities using LinkedIn and other niche sites to target both business and job opportunities.  Introducing Nicolette Ghimire, George Washington University alumni and marketing professional, who has had experience spearheading over 40 marketing campaigns for global products.  Most recently, she was the go-to-market strategy leader for Royal Caribbean Group (formerly Royal Caribbean Cruise Line) out of Miami.  Due to COVID, the travel industry has been impacted and Nicolette has found herself networking to find her next career opportunity.  In this episode, we discuss how to use LinkedIn and other sites to target the right audience.  Nicolette shares insights as a marketing professional and jobseeker.  Her remarkable resilience and creative ways to rebrand herself as she re-enters the job market are great tips for professionals at all levels within their career. Learn more about Nicolette and the rest of this series : www.jessgethired.com Part 1 - Clubhouse:  Featuring Ramonica Gamble Part 2 - Facebook:  Featuring Andrea Miser Part 3 - LinkedIn and niche sites:  Featuring Nicolette Ghimire

There’s a ton of things to talk about when it comes to networking your way to opportunities. This is part 2 of 3 of a Jess Get Hired Podcast series exploring various social media platforms to find opportunities! What is the “Granny Test?” Andrea Miser, the Millennial Career Coach, joins this episode. She explains why using the “granny test” is the best way to approach your social media presence. We discuss using Facebook, Facebook Groups, and more. Great tips for business professionals, jobseekers, and anyone interested in promoting your professional brand. More on www.jessgethired.com follow on IG or Clubhouse- @jessgethired support this podcast https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/support

This is the 1st of a 3 part series where we explore how to use Social Media to network your way to opportunities! This isn't just for jobseekers.  This is for anyone looking to develop their personal brand, market their business, and anyone curious about the newest Social App:  Clubhouse! Special Guest- Ramonica Plishett, a marketing consultant and confidence coach joins in to discuss how to use digital products to go after the opportunity you are looking for.  Ramonica has a growing business and a large following in a Facebook Group. She is known as “The Bold Chick.” What is Clubhouse? Clubhouse is an invitation-only social app that provides two-way conversation from a plethora of people from all types of backgrounds.  Curious to learn more?Join Jessica and Ramonica as they talk about their experiences using Clubhouse as a part of your strategy in this episode! Listen closely! She has a special link with some giveaways for our listeners! Her website and other information will be available on www.jessgethired.com

I'm introducing a few people within my network that have been impacted by furloughs or layoffs and are currently looking for their next opportunity. Meet Tracy Sinnott.  Tracy is an experienced leader with a versatile background within the retail and restaurant industry.  Most recently, she was an Area Vice President for the largest hospital gift shop retailer in the United States.  Her background includes overseeing franchise operations for brands like Jimmy Johns, Dunkin Donuts, Applebees, Bennigans, Einstein Bagels, and many others.  Tracy also had a very successful career with Blockbuster Video where she oversaw the New York City Market. Tracy currently resides in the Phoenix market and is open to remote opportunities or within the Southwest market.   You can find Tracy Sinnott on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/tracy-sinnott-5b761128) or contacting her via email (tsinnott1624@gmail.com) and we will post her information on www.jessgethired.com

I'm introducing a few people within my network that have been impacted by furloughs or layoffs and are currently looking for their next opportunity. This episode, I'd like everyone to meet Frank Arnone.  He is an experienced District Manager in the South Florida Market.  His background includes almost 20 years of leading sales teams within the retail industry.  Most recently, I had the opportunity to work with Frank and I highly recommend him for any opportunities.  He shares some of his challenges as he is looking for work and we hope to bring this insight to others also on the job market. You can find Frank Arnone on LinkedIn, farnone64@gmail.com, and I will spotlight him on my website, www.jessgethired.com