Feeling overwhelmed by the job hunt? Say no more. Today's guest - Career Strategist and Founder of Forth, Elle Overholt, provides just what you need to know before applying and interviewing for a job, with proven strategies on how to make a great impression and get that offer letter.  As Elle says, "at the end of the day, it's people hiring people." Sometimes, the job application and interview process doesn't seem that simple, so from end-to-end, Elle breaks down the basics on how to network and who to network with, referrals, best practices to get an interview and how to prep, what questions to consider, what you need to do the night before and day of, what not to do in an interview, how to follow up, and so. much. more! Put this one on with a cup of coffee and a notebook to keep Elle's tips in your back pocket and rock your next interview!

Did you know more than 9/10 times, a recruiter is going to review your LinkedIn when considering you for a job position? If you're new to LinkedIn or it's time to refresh your LinkedIn profile, catch up on all you need for each section on LinkedIn from end-to-end on our episode with Career Strategist and former recruiter from a Top US Firm, Tea Cooper. Having been on the job recruiter side, she's providing inside scoop on how the job seeker can optimize their LinkedIn profile position, messaging, and viability to reach and impress potential future employers. LinkedIn is a place to showcase your potential beyond your job application, where you can build your authority, aspirations, and network to paint a picture of your whole self as a professional candidate. Let's make sure you're checking all the boxes so that your profile is working on your behalf, even when you're not online!

Ever wonder: do I need a cover letter? And what should go in it? We talk through all the ins and outs of cover letters with someone who’s written almost a 1000 (literally) and knows how to make it stand out in a stack of job applications. Meet Tasheera Duggan, Career Strategist and Founder of Professional Resume Writing Services, who’s here to give you the answers you seek! Especially for all you first time job seekers, you won't want to miss this episode!

Did you know your resume is more likely to be reviewed by an AI algorithm first before ever being reviewed by a person? These algorithms scan for key words and phrases according to the job posting and then put you in the ‘move forward’ stack to be reviewed by a recruiter or well, the other stack. So, are you optimizing the content in your resume? Don't worry, we're going to make sure of it! We sat down with Tea Cooper, Career Strategist and Founder of Cooper Squared Career Services, to talk through the formula of what goes into your resume and what does not. From top to bottom, we discuss the flow and what key elements should be included for each section in your resume from contact information to your summary to your skills, experience, and education. Tea provides a solid checklist and blueprint to make resume writing actually fun. (Yes, we said fun - you saw that right!) Whether you are going for your first job or making a career change, this episode will serve you. Listen for yourself and share with your friends to make sure they’re maximizing their potential to get you that job interview.

Welcome to The AQ! This show dives into engaging conversations on the transition to life after school - you know, the real world stuff. As your host, Peyton Thompson interviews professionals on everything from career prep to insurance to taxes to buying your first home to health and much more. If you're in school or working full-time, this show provides foundational education with tools, tips, and tricks to help navigate grown up responsibilities (in a we're-all-in-this-together-so-let's-help-each-other-out type way). We hope you check it out and even get something out of it to boost your own AQ. (Psst! Listen to our pilot to find out what that means!)