

Career Warrior Podcast
Let's Eat, Grandma Resume Services
Chris Villanueva, CEO & Co-Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma resume service, proudly hosts the Career Warrior Podcast for job seekers of all backgrounds. You will hear job-hunting strategies from industry leaders, resume experts, and top coaches to help guide you through your career.This show retells the stories and struggles of job seekers, industry professionals, and brave startup founders. Hear about their career pitfalls and how they climbed out of them in these episodes.The Career Warrior Podcast covers the best career-related content by discussing all topics relevant to all entry-level applicants, mid-career candidates, and high-level executives - from the ideal resume page formatting to writing a resignation letter. We want you to become the best professional you can be in your career! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 8, 2023 • 41min
#295) Become the CEO of Your Career | Janine Esbrand
We'll talk about how this mindset can help you take control of your career trajectory and set yourself up for success.We'll also explore some strategies to start taking ownership of your career. We'll cover topics such as networking, skill development, and personal branding. Our expert guest will share tips on how to create a career plan that aligns with your values and goals.Finally, we'll dive into how to help clients set clear career goals and develop a strategy to achieve them. We'll discuss the importance of identifying your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Our guest will provide actionable advice on how to create a roadmap to achieve your career objectives.Our guest is Janine Esbrand, the founder of Career Change Makers, TEDx Speaker, Podcast Host, and former lawyer. Since stepping off the corporate lawyer treadmill, life looks very different for Janine. She has spent the past 7 seven years helping female professionals take ownership of their careers. It is her mission to help women to transition into work that they want to do rather than coast along doing work that they feel they should do. Janine has blended her expertise as a career and executive coach with her 10 years of experience as a professional working woman to guide clients through a simple and impactful process to loving work and life. Join us as we explore the world of career empowerment and discover how to become the CEO of your own career. Tune in to our podcast for actionable strategies and insights that can help you take charge of your professional journey.ResourcesGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaCheck out Career Change MakersConnect with Janine on LinkedInFollow us:Follow Let's Eat, Grandma on LinkedInConnect with Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 2023 • 11min
#294) Here's What Your LinkedIn About Section Should Say
On today's episode of Let's Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, we're diving into the world of LinkedIn and discussing what your About section should include. As a member of the LinkedIn Podcast Academy and have helped thousands of people with their LinkedIn profiles, we have a wealth of knowledge to share on this topic.The About section on your LinkedIn profile is arguably the best section to showcase who you are and engage with potential connections. Unfortunately, many people fall into the trap of simply listing their current job and skills, missing out on the opportunity to share their unique stories.From sharing your journey to highlighting your passions and values, we explore all the elements that make a great About section. So, whether you're looking to transition to more meaningful work or simply want to make a stronger impression on LinkedIn, this episode has everything you need to know.To wrap things up, we offer a call to action for listeners to hop on LinkedIn, connect with us, and ask for an honest assessment of their own About section. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to take your LinkedIn profile to the next level!Follow us:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow Let's Eat, Grandma on LinkedInCheck us out on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 2023 • 10min
#293) Are Cover Letters Dead In 2023?
Are cover letters dead in 2023? While many may argue that cover letters are no longer necessary, I believe that they can be one of the most powerful parts of a job application if written exceptionally well. Cover letters can provide a platform to showcase soft skills, which are important in any job application. I also advised job seekers to research the company they are applying to and find creative ways to show their soft skills rather than just stating them. Cover letters can also give more context to career transitioners and explain why they are making the switch. I provided two examples of cover letters to illustrate how to make them stand out. So, if you're looking to make your job application stand out, this is the episode for you.Follow us:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow Let's Eat, Grandma on LinkedInCheck us out on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 2023 • 11min
#292) What Skills Should I List On My Resume?
We start with a fun analogy, likening your resume to a taco with various ingredients. Our host shares some valuable insights from John and Katy, leaders on his team, on how to think about your skills. They emphasize the importance of recent, relevant, and required skills. They advise omitting skills that you learned a long time ago and haven't applied in a decade. Our episode today also stresses the importance of focusing your resume on one target job description and ensuring that all the skills on the job description are also in your resume. He suggests tweaking your resume to include all the skills related to the job you want.Finally, we discuss how to include skills on your resume. While it's best to have a skills section that includes the required skills for ATS purposes, it's also important to provide evidence of how you used your skills to accomplish a specific goal that made a measurable impact on the company in your Professional Experience bullet points.To learn more about crafting a winning resume, tune in to this episode of the Let's Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to our show and stay tuned for upcoming episodes on topics like cover letters and LinkedIn about sections. If you need more help with your applications, visit Let's Eat, Grandma and leave us a review.Follow us:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow Let's Eat, Grandma on LinkedInCheck us out on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 2023 • 9min
#291) Human Connection is More Important than Ever
Human connection is more important than ever. In a chaotic job search landscape that's becoming increasingly digital, it can be easy to rely solely on online job boards and applications when looking for a job. However, research has shown that personal connections can play a significant role in landing your dream job.If you're currently job hunting or looking to take your career to the next level, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in to the Career Warrior Podcast to learn how to use human connection to your advantage in your job search.Follow us:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow Let's Eat, Grandma on LinkedInCheck us out on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 2023 • 9min
#290) Should You Leave Your Company?
Should you stay or leave your company? Before you make any moves, you GOTTA listen to this episode first. We are now co-branded with LinkedIn so you will see LinkedIn Present on a lot of our content now. Help keep the conversation going by connecting with me on LinkedIn and commenting on these podcast episodes. Tessa White the go-to career expert published in Forbes, Wall Street Times, Good Morning America, and USA Today. She is known to more than 1,000,000 TikTok and Instagram followers as “The Job Doctor,”and you can find her under both platforms under @jobdoctortessa, which I’ll link within the description. She has a book out called The Unspoken Truths of Career Success (HarperCollins Leadership, 2/28/23) to teach how to avoid career layoffs and traps and achieve greater wealth speaking directly to the Millenial and Gen Z audience who are competing for jobs at a rate not seen since World War II.ResourcesGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaKnow more about Tessa, The Job DoctorCheck out The Unspoken Truths for Career SuccessFollow Tessa on Instagram and TiktokConnect with Emily on LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 2023 • 14min
#289) Before Writing a ChatGPT Resume, LISTEN to This!
This is what to consider before using OpenAI or writing a ChatGPT resume. In today's episode, we will be discussing some important tips that you should keep in mind before writing your ChatGPT resume. We will discuss some common mistakes that people make while writing their ChatGPT resumes. We will also provide some tips on how to avoid these mistakes and make your resume stand out from the crowd. We hope that the tips and advice we provided in this episode will help you create a strong and effective resume that will help you land your dream job. Remember, a well-written resume can make all the difference, so take the time to create one that truly showcases your skills and experience.Follow us:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow Let's Eat, Grandma on LinkedInAre Job Seekers Cheating When They Use ChatGPT to Craft Resumes?Check us out on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 2023 • 38min
#288) Dealing with Conflict | How to Increase Your Promotability | Tessa White
Before we get into today’s episode, I have breaking news. The Career Warrior Podcast has just teamed up with LinkedIn to join the pilot of their new program, the LinkedIn Podcast Academy. What does that mean? It means I am making a commitment to you, dear listener, to better engage with you and improve this show. We will be increasing to weekly episodes now, so if you’re subscribed, you will see a new episode every Monday morning. It also means you will see the logo LinkedIn presents on our show – because they are co-branded with us now! [Talk about how this means a lot]. So please subscribe to the show and make sure you’re following both myself and Let’s Eat, Grandma on LinkedIn to get the most out of the experience. Today, I brought on Tessa White also known as the Job Doctor.Tessa White is a former Fortune 50 executive and a 25-year human capital expert for fast-growth companies and mergers and acquisition strategies and is now the go-to career expert published in Forbes, Wall Street Times, Good Morning America, and USA Today. She also was recently named one of 2022’s top entrepreneurs to be inspired by in USA Today.She is known to more than 1,000,000 TikTok and Instagram followers as “The Job Doctor,”and you can find her under both platforms under @jobdoctortessa, which I’ll link within the description. Tessa heard the cry for help and has created a much-needed guidebook with The Unspoken Truths of Career Success (HarperCollins Leadership, 2/28/23) to teach how to avoid career layoffs and traps and achieve greater wealth speaking directly to the Millenial and Gen Z audience who are competing for jobs at a rate not seen since World War II.ResourcesGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaKnow more about Tessa, The Job DoctorCheck out The Unspoken Truths for Career SuccessFollow Tessa on Instagram and TiktokConnect with Emily on LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 2023 • 10min
#287) Who to Connect With on LinkedIn
According to a recent stat, 35.5 million people have been hired by one of their LinkedIn connections. Are you connecting with the right people to move your job search forward? In today's episode we'll discuss the three types of people you should be connecting with on LinkedIn. And when it comes to the platform, is it more about quality or quantity? We'll cover this as well. Resources mentioned in the show:https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/how-to-find-recruiters-on-linkedin-how-to-contact-recruiters-on-linkedin/https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/building-linkedin-connections/https://shows.acast.com/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/46-who-should-i-connect-with-on-linkedin-tom-pownerGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, Grandma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 2023 • 39min
#286) How to Authentically Market Yourself as a Job Seeker | Emily Rezkalla
Today I brought on Emily Rezkalla!Emily is a Toronto native residing in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. After receiving a job offer from every interview she’s completed in a variety of industries (Consulting, Policy, HR, Accounting, Research, etc), she decided to take her knowledge online in the form of content creation on TikTok. Emily’s content, as well as her 1:1 coaching, has helped hundreds of thousands of people with their job search, interview prep, salary negotiations, resume writing, networking, and confidence. She currently has 123k followers on TikTok with an average of 500 daily profile views on average and 100k average video views per day across my content. Follow her on TikTok @coachemrezResourcesGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaCheck out Emily's products and resources: https://stan.store/coachemrezFollow Emily on Instagram and TiktokConnect with Emily on LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


