The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy – Details, episodes & analysis

In this very first ever episode Sofia Eiworth introduces the podcast and how it came about, as well as explaining the name of it.

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people who are finding themselves on the job-hunt after having experienced job loss or coming back after a career break.

Enjoy!

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Tom Ward is sharing his experience as a hiring manager, as well as a job seeker coming back from a long career break where he was travelling around South America with his fiancé.

He shares some great tips you can action today, an impressive interview he had with an applicant as well as answering my important question of what his fave biscuit is.

You don't want to miss this!

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

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In this weeks episode I'm catching up with a former colleague of mine; Laura Ene.

Laura is a hiring manager at Hootsuite (check out their career site here for any open positions).

She shares her personal opinions on how you can stand out as a job seeker and also great advice for what do once you're in the new job.

Honestly so many great tips throughout this entire episode. And of course she answers the very important question of what her fave biscuit is.

You don't want to miss this!

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy!

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

Music by Mike Kripak on Pixabay.

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Claire found herself less tired with a newborn than when she was working in a corporate job. She knew things had to change at that point.

Listen to how she made her own way and the advice she has for anyone currently thinking of maybe setting up their own thing.

She of course also answers the question of what her fave biscuit it.

You don't want to miss this!

You can learn more about what services Claire offers through her business:

www.wearethreesixnine.co.uk

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

Music by Mike Kripak on Pixabay.

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At 28, Dan’s life changed dramatically after a routine optometrist visit led to emergency brain surgery following a devastating brain hemorrhage on June 21, 2014. He had to relearn basic skills like walking, talking, and smiling, relying on resilience and grit throughout his recovery.

Having survived two emergency surgeries, a coma, and months in rehab, Dan discovered that a brain injury can truly refocus the mind. Driven by a positive mindset, he rebuilt his life and returned to work, thankful for the support of doctors, family, and friends.

Now a full-time keynote speaker, Dan shares the strategies that helped him rebuild his life. His action-oriented tips offer practical tools for anyone facing challenges, showing that the way out is through.

To learn more about Dan and to get him to speak at your event visit:

www.macqueendan.com

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

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Jaya Narang shares her story of how she moved with her husband and their newborn baby to the UK all the way from India.

She didn't expect the post-pandemic job market to be as challenging as it is.

She shares how she's overcome some challenging moments, tips for people on the job hunt as well as answering the very important question of what her fave biscuit is.

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

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Lloyd Stokes started his own recvruitment agency, www.getsauced.io, 9 years ago after a bit of a squiggly career.

He shares valuable and actionable tips for jobseekers as well as his view of the current job market as of October 2024.

did he work with John Cleese?

He also answers the very important question - What's your favourite biscuit?

You don't want to miss this!

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

Music by Mike Kripak on Pixabay.

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In this weeks episode I'm catching up with Yasmine Serroukh.

Yasmine is a polyglot - She speaks A LOT of languages. She is also comfortable being outside of her comfort zone.

She's flown an airplane and she has swam with sharks amongst a lot of other cool things.

Yasmine is a true force and so inspiring. She explains how not to be scared of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone which can be very useful when you're looking to get back into the job market.

She herself left her job and is now sharing her experience of being on the job hunt.

Yasmine also, of course, answers the very important questions of what her fave biscuit is.

You DO NOT want to miss this one!

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

Music by Mike Kripak on Pixabay.

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The last episode of season 1 and we go out with Tommy Router, co-founder of the OTW Connection Community

Founded by Tash Bristowe & Tommy Router during a time where they were both job hunting and needing connection by having a mutual unemployed chin wag they decided to open it up to others.

A space for people to connect with and support one another.

Somewhere to call home in the interim and be around others in the same boat when you're looking for your next role.

Often when you're open to work you can feel like that defines you, but it doesn't

We talk about how that came about as well as A LOT of other things.

Tommy has a whole host of good advice for anyone currently looking for a job.

Books that were mentioned in the episode:

Johann Hari - Stolen Focus

DR Burns -

And some recruiting firms mentioned:

https://www.redcat-digital.com/

https://www.3search.co.uk/

https://www.roberthalf.com/gb/en

https://www.adeccogroup.com/

You do NOT want to miss this one!

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

Music by Mike Kripak on Pixabay.

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Nina Hersson had a long career break, for many different reasons.

She shares her story and what ultimately led her to join the Re-launch Program with Cap Gemini.

We also talk about the importance of not underselling ourselves, the importance of taking care of ourselves, maintaining our routines, and so much more!

You do NOT want to miss this one!

The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a career break. 

Enjoy! 

If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.

Music by Mike Kripak on Pixabay.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.