As a career coach, I've helped many clients either currently in toxic work environments or those who left, but still feel shaken to the core by their past experiences.

In this episode, I connect with trauma expert, Dr. Randall Bell to discuss ways to help individuals still reeling from negative work experiences and strategies to help them not only survive, but also thrive as they embark upon the next chapter of their career.

Randall Bell, PhD, is a sociologist and economist who specializes in disaster recovery projects.

VetJobs brings military and veteran job seekers together with employers who are looking to hire - for free.

This team has now surpassed 72,000 (verified) job placements while providing additional employment assistance support services to more than 100,000 military service members and veterans.

If you are transitioning from service, a veteran, or military spouse looking for work - THIS IS THE ORGANIZATION TO CONNECT WITH.

Learn more from Don Fried, Marketing & Branding Director at VetJobs.

Jane Finkle is a career coach, speaker and author with over 25 years of experience. She has successfully helped clients to envision and achieve careers that are fulfilling and personally enriching. Previously, Jane served as Associate Director of Career services at the University of Pennsylvania where she created and led the Wharton Career Discovery seminar and served as liaison to recruiters from major corporations. She has been published in the Business Insider, Huffington Post, Inc., Psychology Today, Talent Development and mindbodygreen and as a guest on national and podcast shows. She is the author of The Introvert’s Complete Career Guide: From Landing a Job, to Surviving, Thriving and Moving on Up.

Although from the outside, Raj Subrameyer appears to have it all, it was not an easy journey to get to where he is today. When he was 19, after painfully living in the shadows for his whole life, Raj had a breakthrough that changed his trajectory forever. Now, Raj is a tech career strategist, a bestselling author, and keynote speaker. He helps those in tech land their dream jobs to become leaders. In this episode, Raj walks us through his journey and shares the importance of attitude and mindset.

We take a deep dive into the nuances of TikTok & video resumes. Today’s guest is Madeline Mann, an HR and recruiting leader who has built an audience of over half a million people and is known for her award-winning job search YouTube channel, Self Made Millennial.

The past 18 months have shaken the business world and its workplaces to the core. How long will some of these changes stay in place, and what will the impact be? These are just some of the questions that today’s guest, Joe McKendrick, answers on the show. The conversation touches on the value of leveraging social media to connect & how the pandemic has impacted the process of looking for jobs.

In our conversation with Reuben, we discuss his life in the military and how he experienced the transition into the corporate, civilian space. We hear from Reuben about how these two worlds differ from one another and how to transfer your military skills and achievements into the corporate world, especially when speaking to hiring managers.

Jamie Joshua, Director of Cornell Johnson’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion sheds light on the elements that are essential for creating spaces that are diverse & inclusive. Our discussion covers strategies that can help people to understand one another better, the benefits of a diverse workforce, and ways that you can find out which companies are prioritizing things that are important to you.

Career centers at universities are such powerful resources. Dr. Barbara Hewitt, the Executive Director of Career Services at the University of Pennsylvania, breaks down each component of the process, starting with when to first approach a career center, what to do in preparation and the extent of the services. Our guest also shares some great tips for internships.

Zachery Jones is the Vice President of Labor Relations for United and has led a truly inspiring professional life. He underlines the importance of the willingness to say yes to things and discusses the life-changing power of mentors, and why an open mind can serve you and your future so well. Listeners can expect a conversation jam-packed with insider knowledge and authentically learned lessons.

I share my recruiting experience and years spent overhauling resumes, to outline a detailed breakdown of how to crack the resume code. I provide strategies for resume formatting and offer tips such as how to elevate your writing, as well as how to employ a resume buffet method, enabling you to pick and choose the most relevant items based on the job to which you're applying.

Chris is the Chief Sourcing Officer and Co-Founder of IQTalent Partners, and we chat with him about starting the company and the lessons he has learned along the way. Chris shares tips including best practices for resumes and cover letters, as well as interview preparation and follow up. We cover red flags and how to avoid getting sifted out of a pile of candidates.

Dr. Katherine Brooks, the Executive Director of the Vanderbilt Career Center, and author of the latest editions of the staple career resource, What Color Is Your Parachute? provides insights regarding the job search for those of all ages and experience levels. In addition, she discusses her latest book specific to college students and those just entering the market.

Welcome to the podcast series which focuses on helping you get the most out of your job search! I explain what you can expect from upcoming episodes & offer advice about decision making, networking, optimizing your resume, & embracing change. I am excited about this journey and hope you’ll walk away from each episode equipped with skills to help you have an effective & efficient job search.

Day after day, you toil on your resume, cover letter, applications, networking, putting your best self out there, dreaming of what your future could be and waiting for crumbs of validation in the form of an interview. You know you would be perfect for this job, so why don’t recruiters agree?

Everywhere you turn these days you hear about companies using data to drive business strategy and decision making. You can use those same principles to optimize your job search.