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

Send us Fan MailIf a recruiter has ever contacted you, you’ve wondered what it may be like to work with them. And if you have worked with a recruiter, you may be wondering what happens on their end and how you could be more “top of mind” with them when it comes to you finding your next position.  In this episode, I get on the mic with former recruiter turned career and life coach Melanie Mitchell-Wexler to clear the air about the best ways to work with a recruiter, how you can make the most of that relationship, and what you should avoid when connecting with recruiters. Also, Melanie and I talk about why you need to be and must be the best advocate in your job search.  Connect with Melanie Mitchell-Wexler: Email: melanie@findsucceedachieve.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/AchieveinFindingSuccessInstagram: @mwexlercareercoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniewexlerTwitter: @mwcareercoachClubhouse: @melaniewexler Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Your Mid-Career GPS Book Announcement and Intro (0:00)·      What Melanie Wanted to Be Growing Up (4:05)·      Defining the Recruiter’s Role (5:48))·      The Recruiting Process (7:59)·      Being Your Best Advocate (14:45)·      Why Your Recruiter is Your Best Resource (20:11)·      Treating a Recruiter Like a Hiring Manager (22:05)·      Ask Their Preferred Method of Contact & When to Check-In (25:25)·      What is the Applicant Tracking System – ATS? (27:55)·      Getting Feedback from Recruiters (33:35)·      Melanie’s Advice to Helping You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (39:05)·      How to Connect with Melanie (41:20)  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 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 MailMore and more companies are moving toward video, one-way interviews as a way to screen their applicants initially. I’m talking with Jeremy Tolan, Partnership Manager at Spark Hire. Spark Hire’s video interviewing platform is used by over 6,000 of the world’s top organizations. As an active job seeker, you must be familiar with and know how to navigate the one-way interview to tell your story better and answer their questions more directly. Once you successfully navigate this experience, you will have a better chance of moving on to the next round of interviews.  Jeremy and I talk about how job interviews have changed during the pandemic, the future of virtual interviewing, and his best tips for helping you do better at these one-way interviews.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Discussing Video Interviews and Why You Need to Be Great at Them (1:31)·      What did Jeremy want to be growing up? (3:05)·      What is Spark Hire, and How Do They Help Organizations? (4:44)·      How Has Interviewing Changed During the Pandemic (6:12)·      Tips for Navigating a One-Way Interview (9:00)·      How Companies Customize the One-Way Interview Experience (12:53)·      How Do Companies Use Virtual Interviews for Their Hiring Process (15:18)·      Why Use Spark Hire Over Other Virtual Platforms? (20:34)·      What is the Future of Virtual or Video Interviewing? (22:29)·      Jeremy’s Video Interviewing Pet-Peeves (25:25)·      Jeremy’s Advice for Building Your Mid-Career GPS (29:31) 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·      Spark Hire’s Website·      Job Interview Tips – https://sparkhire.com/candidates·      Connect 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 MailWhen I decided to write “Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next,” I wrote it for people like you who get easily overwhelmed or frustrated with making a career transition. This book is a tactical guide to help you create whatever is next for your career. In this episode, I’m joined by my book coach and publisher, Andrea Seydel, the founder of LLH Publishing. We celebrate my new book and its launch date today, along with sharing a few insights and tips from my book.  And if you are considering writing a book, contact Andrea and have her help you get your book written painlessly and with a lot of joy to get your message out to your audience.  Andrea Seydel’s Website - https://www.andreaseydel.comListen to the Live Life Happy Podcast on your favorite listening platform. Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Celebrating My New Book and Thanking Some Very Important People (0:40)·      My Conversation with My Book Coach and Publisher, Andrea Seydel (7:41)·      My Messy Career Walk (9:19)·      Why There is Pressure to Figure Everything Out for Your Career When You Are Younger, and I Help People Figure Out What’s Next (13:20)·      The Pandemic and Career Changes (17:04)·      Use a Pro-Con List to Help You Decide on a Career Transition (20:14)·      John’s Favorite Part of Your Mid-Career GPS (24:40)·      The Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next (30:00)·      The Benefits of Working with a Book Coach and Why I Chose Andrea Seydel (32:47)·      Get Your Free Mid-Career GPS Resources at https://johnneral.com (37:23)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·      Looking for a Book Coach? Click here to learn 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 MailLook! Up in the sky! Your public service superhero awaits. It’s Javier Lopez from “The Gov Geeks!”If you are called to a career as a public servant and are considering working in the Federal Government or for your state or local government, this episode is for you. Javier Lopez, the Geek in Chief for “The Gov Geeks,” joins me on this episode to break down everything you need to know about having a career as a public servant. Javier and I discuss the Federal job application process and what you need to consider to have a fulfilling career as a government employee and serve the public. You can follow Javier and Karen, also known as “The Gov Geeks,” on: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gov-geeksWebsite - https://www.thegovgeeks.comInstagram - @thegovgeeksFacebook - @thegovgeeksYouTube - @thegovgeeks Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Getting to Know “The Gov Geeks” (4:07)·      What Javier Wanted to Be Growing Up (5:28)·      What Drew Javier to Pubic Service in the Federal Government (9:04)·      You Can Do Anything in the Federal Government (10:55)·      The First Question to Ask When Applying for Federal Positions (13:27)·      The Federal Job Application Process & Your Federal Resume (17:17)·      How The Gov Geeks Help People Get Into Public Service Jobs (30:09)·      Why Did Javier and Karen Create “The Gov Geeks” (34:46)·      “The Gov Geeks” & Career Fulfillment (38:38)·      What Advice Javier Would Give You to Create Your Mid-Career GPS (41:41)·      How to Connect with “The Gov Geeks” (44:00) 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: ·      Download “The 55-MinuSupport 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 wanted to talk to someone about their job and how they got there but were afraid to ask them? Informational interviews are your best way to open up a conversation and learn more about how someone progressed into their current role and what they did to get there.  In this episode, I’m sharing five tips to help you conduct your next informational interview. You’ll learn how to identify who to talk to, prepare your questions, invite and have your conversation, send a thank you, and reflect on what you’ve learned. Plus, I share some questions to help you get the information you need to make this experience worth the time and energy for you and your guest.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Intro (1:25)·      Your Mid-Career GPS Book (1:58)·      What is an Informational Interview? (4:31)·      Examining Your Thoughts on an Informational Interview (5:32)·      Tip #1 – Identify Who You Want to Talk to (9:29)·      Tip #2 – Prepare Your Questions (10:36)·      Tip #3 – Invite and Conduct Your Informational Interview (13:00)·      Tip #4 – Send Thanks (14:23)·      Tip #5 – Reflect on What You Learned (16:00)·      Examples of Good Informational Interview Questions (17:44)·      Take Time to Nurture Your Connection Before Inviting Them to an Informational Interview (20:45)·      Your Challenge (22:00)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: ·      Download “The 55-Minute Career Transition Jump Start” by clicking here or visiting https://johnneral.com.·      Join the “Your Mid-Career GPS Private Facebook Group” here and be part of a fantastic group of like-minded professionals navigating their career paths just 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 Mail With a surge of the Delta Variant and more states imposing mask restrictions for the vaccinated and unvaccinated, companies are faced with the difficult challenge of determining how and when their employees will return to the worksite. Understandably, many of you are questioning what your return to the worksite will look like, how safe it will be, and what that means for you to work remotely.  In this episode, I’m talking with you about the advantages and disadvantages of being at the worksite and share a few things for your consideration to help you make your best possible decision.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Welcome (1:07)·      John’s New Book is Available for Pre-Order on Amazon (2:16)·      Revisiting the Early Stages of the Pandemic (4:05)·      Working from Anywhere (5:25)·      As a School Teacher Working Remotely Wasn’t an Option at the Start of My Career (8:36)·      Remote Work Tends to Make You Miss Out on Some Things When You Aren’t in the Office (10:44)·      How Companies Are Reconsidering What Returning to the Worksite Will Look Like (13:00)·      You Must Decide What is Best for You (20:35)·      Have the Intentional Conversations You Need to Have (22:24)·      Going Back to the Worksite is Just a Circumstance (24:43)·      Wrapping Up (27:30)List of Resources:·      Why Returning to the Office Will Be Ten Times Harder Than the Transition to Working from Home by Bob O’Donnell·      Google, Facebook, and Twitter are Delaying Their Return-To-Work Plans and Requiring Vaccinations Due to the Surge of the Delta Variant by Jack Kelly·      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 MailAre you tired? Are you frustrated and exhausted from all of the job applications, searching, networking, and connecting you are doing to find a new job? It’s not uncommon that you may feel as if you are burned out from all of these efforts, especially when they haven’t yielded the results you want.  In this episode, I’m talking to you about the benefits of taking a break from your job search, why you are fearful you will miss out on the “perfect job,” and why it is vital to your health and wellbeing to give yourself a little break now and then from the hustle of finding a new job. Breathe.  If you are questioning whether or not a break is in your future, take a few minutes and listen to this week’s episode to help you decide not if, but when you are going to take a break so you can recharge your battery and get back to your job search with a renewed energy and passion.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Why would you want to take a break from your job search? (2:17)·      You decide how long the break is from your job search (5:25)·      How I incorporate breaks into my workday (6:35)·      Your thoughts create your feelings around taking a break (8:43)·      Sharing my job search strategy (9:45)·      Little to no-cost things you can do to take a break (11:15)·      What I’m doing for my break this week (12:51)·      My invitation for you this week (14:10) List of Resources:·      Episode 44 – You Can’t Expect Your Career to Make You Happy·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career Calls to Action: ·      Download “The 55-Minute Career Transition Jump Start” by clicking here or visiting https://johnneral.com.·      Join the “Your Mid-Career GPS Private Facebook Group” here and be part of a fantastic group of like-minded professionals navigating their career paths just like you. ·      Get notified when new podcast episodes drop. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here or wherever you listen. And don’t forget tSupport 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 makes you happiest in your career? Whether you are chasing the title, looking for the big paycheck, doing rewarding work, or making the impact you want, getting clear about what will make you happy is only part of it. This is an opportunity to look at yourself and determine what has you stuck and how you want to get unstuck.  John gets on the mic with marketing executive and dot-connector Dan Nestle to discuss how leaving a legacy in your career will lead to greater professional happiness and fulfillment. Having worked all over the world, Dan brings a unique and realistic perspective to chasing your career dreams, says that the grass is never greener, and knows that the true secret to a successful career and happiness is making meaningful and intentional business connections that lead to powerful relationships.  You can connect with Dan Nestle on LinkedIn, follow him on Twitter @dsnestle, or email him at dan@zonethreepartners.com. You are also encouraged to subscribe to “The Dan Nestle Show” wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      What Dan Wanted to Be When He Was Growing Up? (4:14)·      Your Role in Life is to Create Something (7:58)·      Wanting to Leave a legacy (9:33)·      Being Confident & Providing Value (12:18)·      Dan’s Career Story & Experiences (16:38)·      The Grass is Never Greener (22:03)·      Finding Career Happiness (26:34)·      Getting Unstuck in Your Career (31:26)·      Dan’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (38:10)·      Why Giving Helps You Build Connections (41:07)·      What’s Next for Dan Nestle and How to Connect with Him (44:40) List of Resources:·      The Dan Nestle Show – Dan’s conversation with John·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career Calls to Action: ·      Download “The 55-Minute Career Transition Jump Start” by clicking here or visiting https://johnneral.com.·      Join the “Your Mid-Career GPS Private Facebook GroupSupport 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 MailHow often do you get nervous preparing for your next interview? Do you find yourself worrying about what to do if you get the job rather than focusing on the interview itself?  Interviewing is all about taking time to get to know each other. If your mind is racing ahead and worrying about whether or not to ask the hiring manager if you can take your vacation or how often you can work remotely, you are allowing yourself to be a victim to your mind drama.  In this episode, I’m sharing one game-changing tip to help you shift your mindset and focus for your next interview. This tip will allow you to be more present and build a relationship with the hiring manager from a place of value and service. Plus, I’ll share some helpful coaching strategies to help you quiet your mind, get your thoughts out and process what questions you need to ask at the appropriate time.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Clearing your brain and its negative thoughts about your interview (2:33)·      What if you have a vacation planned before you get hired? (6:50)·      Your Interview Mindset (9:16)·      Your game-changing interview tip (10:57) List of Resources:·      Episode 26 – CRUSH Your Next Interview – Part 1 – Tips #6-10·      Episode 27 – CRUSH Your Next Interview – Part 2 – Tips #1-5·      Episode 28 – My Interview Pet Peeves·      Episode 30 – The Questions You Should Ask at the End of Your Interview·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career Calls to Action: ·      Download “The 55-Minute Career Transition Jump Start” by clicking here or visiting https://johnneral.com.·      Join the “Your Mid-Career GPS Private Facebook Group” 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 wondered if you were good enough for a job? As an active job seeker, you are looking at many opportunities and self-evaluating whether you are good enough to perform those duties.  In this episode, I’m expanding on Trusting Your GPS in Your Job Search (Episode 40) to discuss with you the ways you can identify how sufficient you are for a particular job or role and where your brain wants to default by telling you that you are not good enough and shouldn’t waste your time.  Coming from a place of sufficiency isn’t about lying to yourself. Instead, it’s about taking an honest look at how talented you are, moving past the negative self-talk, and learning how to SHOW UP from a place of abundance rather than a place of deficit.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      What You’ll Learn in This Episode (0:00)·      Defining Sufficiency (1:50)·      Looking for Jobs and Determining Your Sufficiency (4:24)·      Networking and Your Sufficiency (7:30)·      Being Sufficient When Interviewing (11:20)·      You Are Enough (15:11)·      Sharing a Teachable Moment About My Sufficiency Lesson (16:19)  List of Resources:·      Episode 40: Trusting Your GPS in Your Job Search·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career Calls to Action: ·      Download “The 55-Minute Career Transition Jump Start” by clicking here or visiting https://johnneral.com.·      Join the “Your Mid-Career GPS Private Facebook Group” here and be part of a fantastic group of like-minded professionals navigating their career paths just like you. ·      Get notified when new podcast episodes drop. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here or wherever you listen. And don’t forget to rate and review to let me know what you are enjoying or learning. ·      Let’s stay connected by following me on social. LinkedIn @johnneral, Instagram @johnneralcoaching, Facebook @johnneralcoaching, Twitter @john_neral.·      Visit https://johnneral.com forSupport 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.