Career Warrior Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

We dive into the hot topic of AI resume builders and the critical warnings job seekers need to know before using them. With AI tools becoming increasingly popular, nearly 45% of job seekers are now turning to generative AI to craft their résumés. But is this the best move for your career? 

I'm Chris Villanueva, CEO and Co-Founder of Let’s Eat, Grandma, I'll unpack the risks associated with AI resume builders and how they might impact your job search. From misleading formats to content inaccuracies, I'll share why your resume still needs a human touch and how to use AI strategically instead of relying on it as a crutch. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on how AI is shaping the future of resume writing and what you need to know to stay ahead.

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Today, we’re diving into the secrets of networking success that anyone can use, regardless of their educational background.

We have a special guest who has cracked the code on building a world-class network without a degree. 

Jonaed Iqbal is the Founder of NoDegree.com and host of The NoDegree Podcast (200+ episodes) where he interviews people without college degrees and has them share their stories so others can follow in their path. Jonaed is a career coach and professional resume writer has helped over 700 candidates. He has over 300 recommendations at the bottom of his LinkedIn profile and his clients have gotten jobs/interviews at places like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Meta, Spotify, Tesla, TikTok, Disney, and more. He is committed to shattering the stigma that college is the only path to success.

Get ready to uncover practical tips and real-life stories that will transform your approach to networking and job searching. If you're eager to boost your career and learn strategies that can help you stand out, you won't want to miss this episode. Let's get started!

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Are You Using the Top Keywords for Your LinkedIn in 2024?

Do You Need to Include the Company’s Address (or Yours) on a Cover Letter?

How should I phrase my professional experiences on my resume? 

For this episode and next episode, I’m focusing on some very specific and great questions from our blog. This is such valuable data because these questions certainly surprised us as top questions that were being asked.

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Do You Need to Include the Company’s Address (or Yours) on a Cover Letter?

Are You Using the Top Keywords for Your LinkedIn in 2024?

Synonyms to Use for “Responsible For”

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Mental health is such an important issue because let’s be honest, the job search is tough. As a major transition, it can be one of the most stressful parts of life, and too many people are putting the focus on landing that next dream job and not enough focus on themselves. The result is often that we end up with more stress, and the job search can be prolonged even delaying our long term career happiness. Let’s turn that around today, by bringing the topic of wellbeing and mental health to the spotlight. 

My amazing guest today is Kyle Elliott, the founder and career coach behind CaffeinatedKyle.com. As a result of working with Kyle, senior managers and executives have landed jobs at Facebook, LinkedIn, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and nearly every other Fortune 100/500 company you can think of. They have also found happiness. 

With over a quarter of a million followers on LinkedIn, Kyle was awarded as a Top Job Search Expert to Follow on the platform. A trusted career expert, Kyle’s words have been featured on Forbes, Fast Company, The Muse, and The Ladders, among dozens of other leading publications. He is an official member of the invitation-only Forbes Coaches Council, a member of the Gay Coaches Alliance, and a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).

Before we get into today’s show, I just wanted to tell those of you out there that as a constantly growing team, we are always looking to hire the best talent, including our all-star team of resume writers. If you love to simplify complex ideas, transform information into persuasive benefits, tell authentic and compelling stories, and help people improve their lives, you‘re the kind of person we’re looking for.

We invite you to learn more about how we help professionals around the world advance in their careers every day. 

https://www.letseatgrandma.com/careers

You’ll see our open positions. Let the hiring manager know you came from the podcast, and I’m sure it will strengthen your application just a bit more. 

Without further ado, here’s Kyle Elliott on how to take care of your wellbeing during a major period of transition. 

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It may come as no surprise that the Applicant Tracking Systems or ATS is one of the most common concerns for job seekers. For that same reason, it’s one of the top topics with surrounding misconceptions being perpetuated by professionals in the resume writing industry. Well we’re here to team up with a LinkedIn Top voice and superstar to start busting some myths. 

Kamara Toffolo is a resume writer, LinkedIn consultant, and job search strategist who helps her clients worldwide DARE to do work differently! Kamara has worked with high-achieving professionals from Canada, USA, UK, Australia, Japan, India, UAE, and Brazil, to name a few. Kamara was recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in 2020. She has been featured in major media including Forbes, Business Insider, Inc., The Wharton School Business Radio, and LinkedIn News among others. 

So let’s get you the downright truth about the ATS, and by the end of this episode, we’re hoping that all of you will become insiders for how the system really works. 

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Maybe you feel underpaid and you want to ask for that raise. Or maybe you’re looking for that next job and you want to come to the table ready to negotiate with your hiring manager. 

In this episode, we’re not only going to cover the best questions you should think about in preparing but also how to manage the actual conversation. Whether you’re at the table or in the Zoom meeting, you’ll feel much more confident and ready to step up and actually land that dream compensation that you’ve been waiting for. 

My next guest is someone who has done just that with her own clients. 

Claudia Miller is a bilingual Career Coach & Host of her own Podcast 'Roadmap To The Executive Suite'. She helps serious professionals secure dream jobs, with dream salaries, at their dream companies -- including fast-growing startups, rockstar midsize companies, and Fortune 500 and Tech Giants. It should come as no surprise that she also helps her clients negotiate salary increases of up to $50,000. Business Insider names her one of the "Top 23 Most Innovative Career Coaches of 2020".

So as you can see Claudia is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re looking for that next raise.

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 In today’s minisode, I’m going to cover 5 ways to impress recruiters with your LinkedIn Profile. Here they are:

1. Upload a Professional-Looking Headshot

2. Write a Strong Headline

3. Tell a Story in your About section

4. Get Recommendations and Endorsements

5. Post, Post, Post

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Today, I brought on Dr. Margie Warrell, Founder of Global Courage. 

Dr. Margie Warrell draws on her background in Fortune 500 business, coaching and psychology to embolden people to lead themselves and others to better outcomes. Margie is a highly sought after keynote speaker and expert, having worked with organizations such as Salesforce, NASA, L’Oreal, among other well-known companies. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of Forbes School of Business & Technology.

The titles of her other books, Find Your Courage, Stop Playing Safe, Brave, and Make Your Mark reflect her deep passion for emboldening people to lead braver more purposeful lives. In 2010, Margie founded Global Courage to advance more women to decision-making tables. She is a Women’s Economic Forum honoree and Ambassador for Women in Global Business and Google’s Womenwill program. Margie is also the mother of four intrepid teenage children and enjoys sharing adventures with them and her husband Andrew of 25 years—most recently, summiting Mt Kilimanjaro. 

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Compromise. It's a word we've heard repeated so many times in the job seeker community. Should I compromise so I can just land something good already? In today's episode, we tackle the mentality that you need to have in order to end up where you need to be. To tackle this question today, I'm tapping Clara Chorley. For over a decade, Clara has coached hundreds of experienced professionals into fulfilling careers where they’re valued and have meaningful influence and impact.   

Clara’s unique international background spans 5 continents and 48 countries working with professionals from humanitarian, business, and multiple Fortune 100 companies. She is a career coach, TEDx presenter, and author of TURN: 4 Steps to Clarity in Your Career.

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Perhaps you have the following questions running through your mind: What if I feel like my skill set has been diluted by working for a smaller company, and I want to go bigger? If I'm a jack of all trades and a master of none, then how can I go into those specialized dream jobs that I am targeting. Maybe you feel the same way, and maybe you're letting it affect your confidence as you apply for these jobs. Maybe your strategy isn't yielding results. Well earlier this week, we hosted an AMA where a brave job seeker asked that very question, and we had our partner Clara Chorley answer this. 

For over a decade, Clara Chorley has coached hundreds of experienced professionals into fulfilling careers where they’re valued and have meaningful influence and impact.   

Clara’s unique international background spans 5 continents and 48 countries working with professionals from humanitarian, business, and multiple Fortune 100 companies. She is a career coach, TEDx presenter, and author of TURN: 4 Steps to Clarity in Your Career.

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