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Master the Job Search is hosted by Kelly Phelan, a Career Strategist and former Business School Professor. The show offers guidance to high achievers with advanced degrees interested in taking control of their careers and obtaining jobs they love. The show focuses on all aspects of the job search process, including evaluating job postings, tailoring applications, writing winning resumes and cover letters, standing out (for all the right reasons!) in job interviews, and successfully transitioning to a new role and/or organization. Episodes cover related professional development topics such as determining the best direction for your career, building your professional brand and reputation, and creating a long-term strategic plan for success. Kelly has over 20 years’ experience working in the career and professional development space. She is an accomplished teacher, trainer, and mentor who has helped thousands of students and professional clients obtain the jobs and career advancement they desire. Interested in learning more? Visit www.masterthejobsearch.com
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There are a number of things you can do to optimize your LinkedIn profile, especially if you are in the midst of a job search.This episode covers how to tackle your profile picture, banner image, education, experience, recommendations and accomplishments.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/39
Have you taken the time to write a LinkedIn About section?Your LinkedIn About section is valuable real estate.It’s one of the first things people see because it resides right under your name and headline.If you aren’t putting in the effort to make it compelling, you are missing an opportunity.This episode addresses the Dos and a few Don’t to ensure your About section gets all the right attention.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/38
Do you know how to create an effective LinkedIn profile in 2022?Even LinkedIn veterans often fail to incorporate some of the most basic principles, making them appear like novices on the LinkedIn platform.This episode explains how to search for an incorporate keywords into your LinkedIn profile, crafting a strong headline, and customizing your profile URL.Tune in to hear these and many more helpful hints.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/37
Before you start your next job search, it is critical that you clean up your digital footprint and start using LinkedIn.Research has shown upwards of 75% of employers research candidates online after receiving a job application.And more than 70% of employers have decided not to hire a candidate based on something they found during an online search.This episode provides 3 ways to clean up your digital footprint and gives you insight into how to start using LinkedIn.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/36
During economic downturns, many people consider a graduate degree in the hope of receiving better job offers.But does a graduate degree really result in better job offers? Sometimes. But there is no guarantee.This episode dives into why a graduate degree may hurt your job search, as well as the potential benefits a graduate degree may offer.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/35
Companies want to hire individuals with a high adaptability quotient because they need employees who can not only survive, but thrive, in challenging and ever-changing situations.As a result, the adaptability quotient has bypassed IQ and EQ (emotional intelligence) as the primary means of evaluating job applicants.Candidates who are curious, willing to learn, and unlearn, in other words, challenge what they know and embrace an alternative mindset, are quickly becoming the most in-demand with hiring managers.Learn more about how to showcase yourself as a job candidate with a high level of adaptability quotient in this week’s episode.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/34
Is your New Year’s Resolution for 2022 to find a new job?After two years of pandemic job losses, the Great Resignation, and the typical employment turnover, lots of people are looking to find a new job this year.If finding a new job or developing your career or professional reputation is your focus for 2022, check out 5 of the Best New Year’s Resolutions for 2022.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/33
Are you submitting job applications but not getting invitations for interviews?A job search can be quite a tedious process. It often takes longer than we expect. And we don't always get the attention we think we deserve.To help you speed up your job search process, here are 6 mistakes you may be making and how to easily fix them to get better attention from potential employers.If this episode sparks any other questions I might be able to answer, please let me know.Feel free to contact me on LinkedIn and send me a message.Or email me at kelly@masterthejobsearch.com.If you found this episode helpful, please be sure to subscribe and review it on Apple podcasts.Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/32
If you want a new job in 2022, start job hunting now.Traditionally, January and February are the most popular hiring months.But that doesn’t mean you have to wait until the New Year to start applying.This episode gives you 5 convincing reasons to start job hunting now if you want a new job in 2022.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/31
Feeling burntout? Struggling to maintain work-life balance?Thanksgiving is a great chance to take a day off.But what about the rest of the year?Do you avoid taking your vacation days? Do you work long hours, nights, and weekends?Or can you say you have a sense of work-life balance?This episode provides three strategies to help you overcome burnout and work towards a reasonable level of work-life balance.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/30
Everyone wants a promotion, right?Most people would rather take a promotion they're completely unprepared and unqualified for it, rather than turn it down.Just because the overwhelming majority of people are fixated on getting a promotion, not everyone is.There are plenty of reasons to shun a promotion opportunity.If you are offered a promotion you don’t want, here are a few things to consider and how to turn it down gracefully.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/29
Are you always looking for the next step forward in your career?Would you consider moving laterally? Perhaps taking a step backward? Even taking a demotion?To a large extent, many of us are always chasing the next big promotion, but progress, particularly in your career is not always a smooth, constant journey forward.Sometimes it is necessary to take a step back with the expectation that it will actually move your career forward in the future. Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/28
Careers don’t just happen. You need to take a proactive approach. Working a job isn’t enough.As James Clear says in his book, Atomic Habits, “a 1% improvement every day for a year results in you being 37 times better at the end of those 365 days.”Working IN your job is likely to improve your career a little bit.But purposefully working ON your career will generate more long-term and useful benefits.You don’t have to work a lot on your career. You just have to put in small efforts. Done consistently, this can yield major results.This episode provides several ideas for how to take what you are doing in your job, and put in a little extra effort, to get a significant, positive impacts throughout your career.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/27
Are you considering a career change? Perhaps to a different industry?Many people would like to make a career pivot but are unsure how to take their previous experience and demonstrate they can do a job that seems “unrelated.”When pivoting or making a major career change it's important to acknowledge your past experiences and accomplishments and apply those to what you would like to do moving forward.This episode addresses how to take your personal narrative and incorporate the story of your career change.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/26
Prior to the pandemic, only about 3.5% of Americans worked remotely halftime or more. But now that so many people spent the past year and a half working remotely, there is more and more interest in doing so.Research has shown roughly a third of workers prefer jobs that are at least hybrid. And 27% would like roles that do not require them to go into the office at all.If you are interested in negotiating work-from-home arrangements, here are several tips for how to do so.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/25
Remote work has been with us for a year and a half now.Some companies are realizing the benefits to WFH (work from home) or even WFA (work from anywhere) and trying to effectively evolve their remote and hybrid models.In the meantime, many employees are struggling to remain connected to their colleagues and showcase their productivity to their supervisors.Here are 3 ways to showcase your productivity and value through your work, while simultaneously getting to know your colleagues better, even if you never meet them in person.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/24
A lot of people feel totally disconnected from their colleagues and peers right now.Remote work arrangements, high turnover, and general chaos in workplace operations due to a revolving door of new hires and swift departures are to blame.This episode describes three ways to help you re-establish your own standing within the organisation and help mentor new hires in a way that stimulates cohesion.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/23
Recently, several companies gave their employees additional paid time off in an effort to curb employee burnout and boost morale.Nike, LinkedIn, Bumble, and Hootsuite, all closed their doors for a week and told employees to go home, rest, and “de-stress.”Will this help these organizations sidestep the Great Resignation?Here are some things to consider about these initiatives whether you are a current employee or thinking about applying for a position with one of these companies.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/22
Whether you are a young professional or someone much more seasoned, you should have a brag book.A brag book is similar to a portfolio, but it isn’t a resume. Your brag book goes beyond your resume to the next level to demonstrate the impact of your work and other people’s opinions about your work.A brag book is essentially a collection of evidence to support you during a job interview, when applying for a promotion or in an annual review meeting.If you don’t yet have a brag book this episode includes 5 major components you should include.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/21
People often hesitate to promote themselves. But if you are going to develop a unique personal brand that you can use professionally, self-promotion must be part of your strategy.We often think of promoting ourselves as a vice. We're supposed to be humble and unassuming. We aren’t supposed to sing our own praises.But in truth, the people who can demonstrate their value and worth are the ones who are most successful. And the best way to do that is through self-promotion.This episode includes 3 methods for self-promotion that are effective and unoffensive.Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/Visit the episode website for the full show notes:https://masterthejobsearch.com/20
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