The Job Seekers Journey – Details, episodes & analysis

A lot of people think of a job search in terms of what a candidate is going through, and this is valid thinking. However, what often gets overlooked is what a job search looks like for a spouse, friends or family that is watching their loved one going through the search.

Today I speak with my lovely bride, Megan, about what it was like watching me go through the job search process.

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Every person has a story. Every Person has a journey. No more so when going on a job search journey. In the first of many, Brad sits down with a fellow job seeker, David (Chris) Holub to discuss his journey. We discuss getting let go from his last position, the strategy he used to find his next opportunity, and what he has learned about himself by going through this journey.

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Brad shares an update to his personal job search journey in the hopes of encouraging anyone going through their own journey to find their next opportunity. This is not an episode to show off any personal accomplishments, but rather a chance to share what it has been like for one individual to find his next opportunity.

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How does a person find their intrinsic value?  What exactly is intrinsic value?  And how do you convert that intrinsic value into economic value when meeting with professional contacts and potential employers?

Today’s guest, Alvin Day, joins the podcast to discuss this and so much more.  Alvin brings his expertise, insight, and charisma to help all of us going through a job search bring our best selves.

To hear more from Alvin, or hire him to coach your company, go to:

www.alvinday.com

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Being let go from an employer is a traumatic experience.  It has been said that aside from the death of a loved one, losing your job is a close second on the call of trauma.  A job seeker must be able to find their value and be able to adequately express that value when sitting in front of a potential employer.

In this episode, Elissa Mahendra, a HR Executive, joins the podcast to how to identify your value and how to explain your past experience to create a positive environment while going through an interview.

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Human Resources has been a department that has been misunderstood for many years. Whether that is due to your personal experience, or just your bias towards the department, we seem to understand all that HR does for us on a daily basis.

In this episode, Elissa Mahendra, a HR Executive, joins the podcast to discuss what exactly a person working in HR does and what she loves about being in HR.

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https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14719809/

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What is it like to be the CEO of a startup company?  If you have been thinking about starting your own business, this episode will help you determine if it is right for you.

Today guest is Mark Phelen, CEO and Co-Founder of Projxon.  Mark provide valuable insight to what it is like to be the CEO, and what traits are needed the most in an employee joining a startup.  In addition, he outlines the incredible, Momentum Internship Program.  This is a conversation you do not want to miss.

If you are interested in Mark, Projxon or the Momentum Internship Program, go here:

www.projxon.com

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Two of the most important attributes of a job search is mental toughness and authentic networking.  Mental Toughness is required to navigate the ups and downs of the job search journey.  Being authentic when networking with future employers and professional contacts sets you apart as someone they want to hire!

Today’s guest is Jesska (@ohjesska).  Jesska is a TikTok Influencer who has the most encouraging and important message to all job seekers.

If you would like to check out Jesska’s content, go to:

https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=oh%20jesska&t=1750782438423

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If you are on the job search, you have probably heard someone mention the “hidden job market”; however, you may not know exactly what it is or how you should go about trying to gain access to it. This unknown can cause hesitation or procrastination in accessing the increasing percentage of job opportunities that are under the surface and not visible on job boards.

Lorraine Rise, founder of Career Uprising joins the podcast to discuss how to access this hidden job market, as well as discuss when it is appropriate to consider investing in yourself and hiring a career coach to help you maximize your potential for your next opportunity.

To learn more from Lorraine go to:

www.careeruprising.com

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A person on the job search spends a lot of time trying to get in the door of a potential employer.  But what are the skills needed to try to nail the interview once you get in the door.

In This episode we revisit the episode when Erin Lewber joined the podcast to discuss the skills needed to make a lasting impression with a potential employer, and how to follow up after the interview.

To learn more from Erin, go to www.erinlewber.com or you can find her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinlewber/