Job Search, Promotion, and Career Clarity: The Mid-Career GPS Podcast

Send us Fan MailScott Anthony Barlow (Happen to Your Career Podcast) knows what it is like to be miserable in his job and struggle to find a way out of it. Today, Scott is on a mission to help as many people as possible find fulfillment and happiness in their careers. He and his team at Happen to Your Career help others avoid the same mistakes he made trying to find meaningful work.  In this episode, Scott and I talk about the importance of finding the right “fit” in your career and why every career professional must get more specific about the value they bring to their current or future organization to live lives that are more personally and professionally fulfilling.  Scott’s new book, “Happen to Your Career,” is available for pre-sale here.  Happen to Your Career – Website | Podcast Connect with Scott Anthony Barlow on LinkedIn  Key Topics & Time Stamps: (NEED TO UPDATE)·      Introduction (0:05)·      Meet Scott Anthony Barlow (3:28)·      Dealing with Mediocrity in Your Career (7:46)·      Scott’s Mid-Career Moment (10:16)·      Assessing Fit in Your Career (13:31)·      Advantages and Disadvantages of The Great Resignation (19:18)·      Getting Specific About Your Value (23:00)·      Scott’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (30:43)·      Connect with Scott Anthony Barlow (33:28)·      One More Thing (34:33)  List of Resources:·      Click here to get into John’s Leadership and Career Transition Email Community·      Click here to download your free copy of “The 55-Minute Career Transition Jump Start”·     Support the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailMany active job seekers agonize, and I do mean agonize, over their resumes. They wonder if it’s good enough. They question why it isn’t getting more traction or visibility. You may have sent out dozens of resumes only to hear from a handful of potential employers who’ve told you they want to invite you to an interview or you aren’t qualified to move to the next round.  In today’s episode, you will meet Porschia Parker-Griffin, the founder and CEO of Fly High Coaching and the Host of the "Career 101 Podcast." Porschia and I will talk to you about what your resume must do, what type of resume you should have, what you need to know if you are writing your resume, how to address a career gap, and why hiring a professional resume writer is an investment in you and your career that will reap its benefits far beyond the job you are going to get.  Click here to visit Fly-High Coaching’s website and learn more about their services.  Connect with Porschia Parker-Griffin and Fly-High Coaching on LinkedIn. Get John's Resume Preparation Checklist Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:05)·      Meet Porschia Parker-Griffin (3:49)·      Why Career Coaching? (8:21)·      Your Resume’s Purpose (12:19)·      Different Types of Resumes (13:29)·      How Long Should Your Resume Be? (15:04)·      Knowing Your Resume’s Audience (17:14)·      Writing Your Resume & the Applicant Tracking System or ATS (19:04)·      Investing in Your Resume (25:15)·      What to Expect When Working with a Professional Resume Writer (26:14)·      Addressing a Career Gap on Your Resume (31:39)·      Porschia’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (33:29)·      Connect with Porschia and Fly-High Coaching (34:54)·      Wrap-Up (35:49) List of Resources:·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s NSupport the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailLast Friday, The U.S. Labor Department reported that the jobless rate rose to 3.7% in August from a half-century low of 3.5% the prior month. The increase in the unemployment rate reflected more workers entering the labor force. The share of adults working or seeking a job rose to 62.4% in August from 62.1% in July, as participation among women ages 25 to 54 jumped to the highest level since 2000. (Source: Wall Street Journal) What does that mean for you?  In today’s episode, I will share tips to help you navigate this job market right now and help you strategically position yourself between now and the end of the year.   Join the Interview Preparation Bootcamp here or visit https://johnneral.com/group-program. Registration is open and closes on Thursday, September 8, 2022 @ 4:00 pm Eastern. Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:05)·      Are You Doing the Work You Want to Do? (2:01)·      Be Careful Who You Are Listening To (6:12)·      Career Transitions Don’t Have to Be Overwhelming (10:50)·      Join the Interview Preparation Bootcamp (17:25) List of Resources:·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral Calls to Action: ·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources that include a job search tracker and reflection Support the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailDoing something you love is vital to your career happiness and success. How do you navigate that career pivot when you are doing something else and would rather be doing the work you love? For Grant Chungo, this was all about being himself and finding the right professional fit for this time in his career. Grant Chungo is a meteorologist at CBS19 in Charlottesville, VA. After a successful year as a morning anchor in Elmira, NY, Grant was ready to find a job he’d love in meteorology. After all, it’s what he studied and where his true passion lies.  In today’s episode, Grant shares: ·      What it’s like to be open to possibilities in your career·      Why he views interviews as conversations·      How to calm your nerves during an interview·      How to leverage social media to your advantage by being yourself Connect with Grant Chungo on all social media channels @grantchungo and follow him and his weather reports at https://cbs19news.com.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:05)·      Webinar – 5 CRUCIAL Interview Preparation Tips (2:09)·      Join John’s New Interview Group Coaching Program (2:56)·      Meet Grant Chungo (3:40)·      Being Promoted to Morning New Anchor (11:04)·      Returning to Meteorology (13:25)·      Grant’s Interview Tips (16:27)·      Leveraging Social Media (22:52)·      Grant’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (31:58)·      Connect with Grant Chungo (33:30)·      Wrap-Up (35:58) List of Resources:·      Join John’s Interview Skills Group Coaching Program·      Join John’s Upcoming LIVE Webinars to Help You Prepare for Your Next Interview·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral·      Support the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailDo you have a career gap on your resume? Have you wondered the best way to address it during your interview? What if you could reposition that conversation and control the narrative differently and more positively so hiring managers are interested in learning more about what time in your life and career? In this episode, you'll meet Linda Lautenberg. Linda is a return-to-work expert, women’s career advancement strategist, and champion for all midlife career changers. She is the Co-Founder of EvolveMe, an organization specializing in career reinvention and community building for women in midlife career transition.You can learn more about Linda and EvolveMe on their website, including information about their upcoming Reinvention Collective. Make sure to follow Linda and EvolveMe on LinkedIn and Instagram.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:00)·      Meet Linda Lautenberg (4:00)·      Making a Professional Mindset Shift (15:40)·      Doing the Inner Work Before You Look for a Job (19:15)·      Defending and Apologizing for a Career Break (21:03)·      Explaining the Gap on Your Resume (23:24)·      Addressing Ageism (25:19)·      When You Land an Interview Through a Referral (26:10)·      Be Great at the Virtual Interview (28:22)·      Answering the Salary Question (30:00)·      Making Your Career Pivot (32:00)·      Linda’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (35:29)·      Connect with Linda and Evolve Me (36:55)  List of Resources:·      Click Here to Get on the Mailing List for John’s New Interview Preparation Group Coaching Program.·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four StepSupport the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailWhat do you do once you have the offer? You get to choose whether you want to accept it. In this episode, I will walk you through the “Four Fs” to consider when evaluating your new job. I’ll talk about how you can assess the job’s function, the overall organizational and professional fit, the finance – how much you’ll be paid, and how the job will move you forward.  Plus, I’m sharing information about how you can join my new interview group coaching program. Click here to get on the mailing list.  Make sure to visit https://johnneral.com or click here to get John’s new 40-page guide, “26 Sentence Starters to Help You Answer Any Interview Question.”  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:00)·      Get John’s New Interview Preparation Guide (1:00)·      Having Another Conversation (2:30)·      Function – Fit – Finance - Forward (4:00)·      Evaluating Your Decision (9:55)·      Adopting a Learner’s Mindset (13:03)·      Join My New Interview Group Coaching Program (14:40) List of Resources:·      Get on the Mailing List for John’s New Interview Coaching Program. ·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral Calls to Support the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailHave you ever been ghosted by a recruiter or potential employer? It’s one of the most frustrating things during the interview process.  You’ve worked hard preparing and put a lot of time and energy into your job application. You’ve interviewed, and then you hear NOTHING. What do you do?  While I can’t promise I’ll eliminate any chances you have about being ghosted, I have a proven method for helping you set ground rules for this conversation, so you never feel helpless and out of control.  In this episode, I’ll show you how to set expectations so you can minimize your chances of being ghosted and always remain in control of your job search and career.  Make sure to visit https://johnneral.com or click here to get John’s new 40-page guide, “26 Sentence Starters to Help You Answer Any Interview Question.”  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:00)·      Get John’s New Interview Preparation Guide (1:00)·      Why Do Job Seekers Get Ghosted? (2:38)·      One Tip to Avoid Being Ghosted (4:19)·      Why Worrying About Being Ghosted is a Waste of Time & Energy (10:34)·      Get Your Interview Prep Guide at johnneral.com (13:33) List of Resources:·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral Calls to Action: ·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources, including a job search tracker and reflection questions,Support the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailIf you have difficulty wondering what questions you should ask at the end of your interview, this episode will help you. As a former hiring manager and now coach, I know there are specific questions that will make you memorable and increase your chances of getting a job, and some questions will be ordinary.  In this episode, I’m sharing some of my best tips to help you find what questions are the best ones to ask, share a few of my favorites, and explain why the questions you ask represent your professional brand and will help you and a future employer assess fit.  Make sure to visit https://johnneral.com or click here to get John’s new 40-page guide, “26 Sentence Starters to Help You Answer Any Interview Question.”  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:00)·      Quick Review (1:00)·      Get John’s New Interview Preparation Guide (1:45)·      STAR Method (2:55)·      Don’t Ask This Question (3:50)·      Questions You Can Ask (4:40)·      Wrap-Up (9:30)List of Resources:·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral Calls to Action: ·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources, including a job search tracker and reflection questions, at https://johnneral.com. ·      Join the “Your Mid-Career GPS Private Facebook Group” here and be part of a fantastic group of lSupport the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailEveryone is looking for that one thing to say during an interview that will give them an advantage over their competition. What if that one thing was easy to say?  I coach my clients on using one word to change the tone of the interview and build more rapport and interest in who they are and what they do. Saying this word has been a game-changer for my clients to land new jobs they love and get promoted.  In this episode, I’ll share that one word with you as I continue my special interview preparation series on The Mid-Career GPS Podcast.  Make sure to visit https://johnneral.com or click here to get John’s new 40-page guide, “26 Sentence Starters to Help You Answer Any Interview Question.”  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:00)·      Get John’s New Interview Preparation Guide (1:00)·      The One Word You Must Say in Your Interview (2:50)·      Real-Life Success Story (6:08)·      Think vs. Know (8:58)·      Wrap-Up (10:47) List of Resources:·      26 Sentence Starters to Help You Answer Any Interview Question·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral Calls to Action: ·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources, including a job search tracker and reflection questions, at https://johnneralSupport the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailAs a job seeker, you must build rapport with the hiring manager to get them interested in who you are and what you do. This should be a constant focus for you during your interview, but I’ve found one trick to help you generate interest and build rapport from the start.  While being energetic and engaged is certainly a given, you’ll build rapport by finding something interesting about yourself to share with the hiring manager while communicating who you help and what you help them do. Listen to this short episode for a great tip to help you during your next interview.  Make sure to visit https://johnneral.com or click here to get John’s new 40-page guide, “26 Sentence Starters to Help You Answer Any Interview Question.”  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:00)·      Get John’s New Interview Preparation Guide (1:00)·      Not Everyone is an Extrovert (2:00)·      Building Rapport with the Hiring Manager (3:09)·      Answering the Tell Me About Yourself Question (4:51) List of Resources:·      26 Sentence Starters to Help You Answer Any Interview Question·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral Calls to Action: ·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources, including a job search tracker and reflection questions, at https://johnneral.com. Support the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.