Jess Get Hired Podcast - Episode 24 - Opportunity Overhaul with Career Coach, Matthew Warzel Opportunity is out there.  What are you doing to go after it?   Join me in a conversation with Matt Warzel, a certified resume writing expert and career coach.  We talk about bouncing back after being laid off and the different struggles many job seekers are facing today.  He shares a few tips to stand out from the crowd so you can take advantage of the different opportunities ahead of you. Finding opportunities isn’t about submitting resumes you find on a job board and waiting for recruiters or companies to contact you. A part of finding your next opportunity is about putting in some work.  That includes: Networking with a purpose – start with the people you already know and then get out of your comfort zone and find people in the industry or occupation you are looking to get into.  Join professional organizations. These are groups that can give you the inside track. Job Boards are not the end-all and be-all solution, but use it as a starting point.  Find recruiters to partner with who can help you. Get a career coach to help you take a strategic approach and keep you motivated for your next career opportunity! Find a Recruiter that will be your new bestie - They will advocate for you if they know who you are and your capabilities! It takes a lot of time and patience and depending on the position you’re chasing, the experience you bring to the table, finding the right opportunity will take time, so you will need patience and resilience. About Matt: Matthew Warzel, CPRW is a certified resume writing expert with over 15 years in Human Resources and career advancement techniques.  He manages MJW Careers and provides assistance to companies in transition from downsizes to buyouts as well as individual job seekers needing to advance their careers. Matt has a long history of working in Human Resources and recruitment/staffing teams across a variety of industries.  He fashions a resume that allows employers to review the applicant's assets while highlighting his or her accomplishments, showcasing impacts on the employer's bottom lines using quantitative verbiage, and maintaining brevity. www.jobstickers.com About Jessica: Jessica Fiesta George is the Host of the podcast, "Jess Get Hired."  With over 15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and Recruiting, she currently advises private-equity-backed companies on how to scale their business, grow talent organically, build their teams through diversity initiatives, discover new HR technology, and manage all aspects of the talent acquisition and talent management process.  Learn more:  www.jessgethired.com #jessgethired  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/support

What is the Interview Game and are you playing it correctly?  The rules aren’t always about having the best-looking resume or perfectly answering the questions during the job interview.  The rules of the game have changed over the years.  Today's job market requires that you stand out from the crowd and how you market yourself.  Personal branding is the hidden secret to winning the Interview Game.   How are you showing up to the process?  Are you marketing yourself online?  How do you sell yourself to hiring leaders and during the job interview?  Being your authentic self is important and what sets yourself apart from other players in the game..... Meet Matt Evans, owner of ConfidentlyInterview.com.  He is an interview coach who helps job seekers become prepared and confident for interviews. He personally had to learn the “interview game” the hard way early in his career, but was ultimately able to navigate himself to his dream job at Apple. During his 10+ years of real-world experience, he has hired hundreds of people and has helped them progress in their own careers. What sets Matt apart is that he doesn’t only teach interview tips and strategies that help people stand out, but also partners with people throughout the interview process.   In this episode, Matt and I share our perspective on how to get through the Interview Process and some tips to help you along the way.  To hear more secret hints and codes on the game, you have to listen to this entire episode! Find more about Matt:   IG - confidentlyinterview Website - www.confidentlyinterview.com Learn more about Jess Get Hired at www.jessgethired.com If you need help with interviewing or questions about the interview process, reach out to us! #jessgethired --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/support

Recruiters, what if technology could cut down your candidate screening time?   Jobseekers, what if you could do an interview when it was convenient for you? This episode will focus on leveling up your recruiting game so you can hire great candidates faster than ever before, and give job seekers a glimpse into the screening process and how to be better prepared.  Meet Darrian Mikell, Co-Founder, and CEO of Qualifi.hr, a SaaS platform that powers the fastest phone interview experience in the world!  Many organizations are feeling the effect of a lack of resources to screen candidate resumes and job applications in order to fill open positions. Qualifi is assisting in resolving the time-consuming task of conducting phone interviews. Since the pandemic, job seekers have felt increased pressure to conduct more video interviews and video conferencing, which is not always convenient when they are on the go.  By using a phone-only interview platform, it removes bias, increases productivity, and helps the overall candidate experience. Darrian shares his story about why he created this platform and we discuss how jobseekers can prepare for interviews. Learn more about Qualifi at qualifi.hr and jessgethired.com  This episode is sponsored by Kitcaster.  Have a unique story to tell?  Are you an expert in your field or have an interesting point of view?  It's time for you to explore the world of podcasting by being a guest on a podcast!  Get connected with top podcasts that your target audience listens to.  Visit https://kitcaster.com/jessgethired.com for a special offer and to get started! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/support

Do you manage a business?  Do you manage people?  Are you hiring?  If you are posting jobs and not getting traction with filling your jobs, the answer could be right in front of you!  Your existing employees are looking for mobility and if you don't have a retention strategy, your employees will be looking for other jobs.   If you have a team that has been running for weeks without a manager because you are trying to hire one, the problem might not be a hiring problem, it could be a retention problem!  You need to be promoting your existing workforce and tapping into their potential. In this episode of Jess Get Hired, you will meet Michael Yinger.  Michael is a forward-thinking executive with over 20 years of managing global organizations and providing strategic guidance to C-Level professionals.  He is also one of the Co-Founders of ResumeSieve.com, an advanced AI-powered candidate evaluation platform that minimizes the time to find top candidates by ranking them based on the requirements you provide. Hiring internal talent makes better sense.  It will boost employee morale, cuts down on training, recruiting, and onboarding.  Have you taken a look at your current company culture?  What are your employees saying behind closed doors? Listen to our discussion and let us know what you think! Learn more about this podcast:  www.jessgethired.com Learn more about Resume Sieve:  www.resumesieve.com This episode is sponsored by Kitcaster.  If you are an expert in your field, have a unique story to share, or have an interesting point of view, it's time for you to explore the world of podcasting with Kitcaster.  Get connected with top podcasts that your target audience listens to.  Visit:  https://kitcaster.com/jessgethired for a special offer and to get started! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/support

Jess Get Hired Podcast, episode 20, shares a conversation with Bill Small, Founder of Artist Mind, Inc.  We will discuss how he helps businesses that give a crap about success.  Although the message is targeted towards business owners and entrepreneurs, business professionals/jobseekers can learn how they can level up their opportunities and get ahead of the game! Bill is a business and mindfulness coach, musician, podcast host, and an all-around good guy! If you have a business mind-set and want to stay on track and on a path to success, you'll want to to join in on this conversation! ----- Bill can be found at:  www.artistmind.co Learn more about host Jessica Fiesta George:  https://linktr.ee/jessgethired ----- This episode is sponsored by Kitcaster!   Kitcaster is a podcast booking agency that specializes in developing real human connections through podcast appearances. If you are an expert in your field, have a unique story to share, or an interesting point of view-- it’s time to explore the world of podcasting with Kitcaster.  Want to learn more and become a part of the podcast world? Go to https://kitcaster.com/jessgethired/ for a special offer for friends of this podcast   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/support

Episode 19 of the Jess Get Hired Podcast features Elena Joy Thurston, Founder of  Pride and Joy Foundation, a non-profit that is dedicated to reducing the rate of suicide and homelessness in the LGBTQ+ community. Elena Joy is an inspirational LGBTQ+ speaker and trainer. She is also a  Mormon mom of four who lost her marriage, her church, and her community when she came out as a lesbian.  Elena’s viral TEDx talk on surviving conversion therapy has been viewed 45,000+ times and landed her media and speaking engagements with ABC, CBS, Logitech, Michael’s, and more.  Elena Joy recently launched Pride and Joy Publishing, the only publisher of solely LGBTQ+ empowerment and business books. We are going to talk about looking at our current workplace and the future of work in a way to increase awareness of incorporating a full spectrum of gender diversity and non-binary thinking into their current DEI initiatives. Learn more at www.jessgethired.com  www.prideandjoyfoundation.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/support

Have you all ever worked in an organization where the leaders didn’t match the culture? A place where you loved your job, but your manager totally sucked at doing the one job they were supposed to do, which was lead and manage a team?   Special Guest for this episode is Eric Harkins, a motivational speaker, a consultant, and author of the book, Great Leaders make sure Monday Morning Doesn’t Suck.  We are going to have a blunt discussion with some adult language about leadership and the workplace. If you don’t mind a few F-bombs and raw talk, then keep listening. In this episode, you’ll get to hear Eric talk about how he helps organizations Get Talent, Keep Talent, and Grow Talent – which is the premise of his business GKG Search and Consulting. He spent 25 years in corporate America in leadership roles from manager to Chief HR Officer and Chief Administrative Officer before he decided to start his own consulting firm based in Minneapolis.   If your organization is suffering from negative culture, low employee engagement, high employee turnover, and unclear expectations, this will shed some insight on how Eric turns the concept of "LEAD" into actionable steps.  Also, if you are a high performer that feels like what you do or where you work no longer aligns with your goals, this episode was created for you! Eric's book, Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Morning Doesn't Suck, is published by Forbes Books.  You can buy it on Amazon, Kindle, and online. Links:  www.ericharkins.com www.jessgethired.com Tell your friends about this podcast!  Listen on your favorite podcast platform and Rate/Review this show on iTunes! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/support

CHEA Seed (Career Helping Expert App) w/ Founder and Creator, Giselle Galper It’s a new year and a time when we all set our resolutions. Is it your goal to find a fulfilling career this year or level up in your current role? How are you holding yourself accountable? What are your current career goals? Do you have a way to track your career performance? Think about it, Athletes constantly track their performance and have to develop strategies to achieve their goals, whether it's beating an opponent, finishing a marathon, winning more games, or performing better than they did in the race or game before. Many of us track our health and diet using some type of app or smartwatch.   Investors keep count of their debits and credits as well as potential earnings, but business professionals do not have a means of keeping track of their career growth. What if you could track your career performance from the convenience of your phone? I haven’t been able to find technology that can help me level up my career plans until I was introduced to CHEA Seed. Meet Giselle Galper, the unlikely founder of a new career app!  CHEA stands for Career Helping Expert App and like the superfood with a similar name, Chea Seed delivers expert, personalized career help that is 100% digital.  If you need a career coach, you can now have one available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week at the fraction of the cost!   Giselle hasn't always been in the digital space.  She had a long career as a General Counsel before developing the app.  Her motivation in developing CHEA seed came from watching her immigrant mom struggle to advance in her career.  She vowed to find a way to help professional women, like her mom, achieve their career goals. What is your career focus this year? To accomplish your goals, you have to be personally motivated and self-disciplined.  The app is a great way for you to stay on track.  Remember the reason behind setting your goals and think about your "Why."  Are you doing this for yourself?  Your Family?  Your Career?  Keep your eye on the prize!  Other ways to stay on track to your career goals: Find support from those close to you.   Re-evaluate your goals and modify them as you go. Find a mentor Think long-term and short-term strategies Write down your goals so you can see them Show up everyday ready to do better than yesterday Broaden your circle Develop relationships within different groups or organizations "Network with Curiousity" Get active on LinkedIn Reach out to thought leaders in your industry Be accountable Want more or need extra support?  Feel free to reach out www.jessgethired.com or email [email protected] Connect on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiestageorge Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jessgethired --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/support

Side hustles - Everyone likes to make extra money!  In this episode, you will get to meet two people that have been driving their passion while making extra change and having fun while doing it! Meet:  Will Fuller.  A Senior Recruiter for a Fin-Tech company during the day, and resume writer at night!  Will is the founder/owner of Will's Wordsmithing.  Will has helped over 500 of his clients rework their resumes, jazz up their cover letters, and polish up their LinkedIn profiles! With a background in full-cycle recruiting, negotiation, and employee retention, he is well versed in putting together dynamic resumes and personal statements for anyone looking to level up their game. Also meet Annie Donaldson:  A Client Consultant who turned her passion for fitness into a side gig as a Beachbody Coach and Zyia Activewear Consultant!   Since the pandemic, over 53% of people polled in a Bank of America Survey mentioned that they picked up a side hustle to earn extra spending money.  Nearly 40% have a side gig to supplement income, fill their free time, and build up savings.  There are a lot of other side hustles out there - what is yours? I will have a list of the Top 100 side hustles in 2021  on my website:  www.jessgethired.com and you can learn more about our guests, Will Fuller and Annie Donaldson.      Follow me on Instagram:  @jessgethired and @jessekaigee LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fiestageorge --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/support

Cue in the party balloons, pop the champagne, and throw some confetti! It’s a Fiesta!  It's my 1 year anniversary as a podcaster!  Jess Get Hired started as a passion project and I am excited for all of the accomplishments I have had this year!  17 episodes, which include 2 bonus episodes, several guests, and achieving Top Talent Acquisition / Recruiting podcast on a few lists!    In this episode, I opened up my social media channels and will answer some of your questions!     Thank you to my past guests who helped to contribute to this show over the last year:  Shoutouts to:  Frank Arnone and Tracy (Sinnott) Sicard were part of Candidate Spotlight Bonus Episodes  Ramonica Gamble, Marketing Consultant, helped to discuss Clubhouse in a 3 part series.  Career Coach Andrea Miser, continues in part 2 of 3 where we talk about Facebook and Twitter  Nicholette Ghimire, a marketing professional, discusses LinkedIn and other ways to network  Matthew Kosec, Leadership Consultant, shares his story to inspire others and  Anne Genduso, Leadership Coach, talks about workplace burnout in Episode 14.   In this episode:  (2:45) Comment from Jill Grimmer   (5:41) QUESTIONS from Scott Raether and Melanie Thomas    (9:21)  Comment from Aaron Jones   (9:33) QUESTION from Deon Myers   (14:52) QUESTION from Camilo, Host of the Spanish Podcast   (18:22) Comment from Jordan Hughes   (18:50)  QUESTION from Angela Abbott   (23:21)  Comment from Meenal Patel  (23:48)  QUESTION from Michelle Griffin   (26:02)  Comment from Amber Khaaliq   (26:45) Shoutout to all my previous guests! It's been an exciting year, and the best is yet to come!     Visit  www.jessgethired.com to subscribe to my newsletter and listen to new episodes Like my content?  Want to celebrate with me? Links to my CashApp ($FiestaGeorge) and Venmo (@FiestaGeorge) (2718) on my website to help sponsor this show. Find Jess Get Hired on your favorite platform - share, subscribe, and rate!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessgethired/support