Mr Career Tick - Career Coach - Australia & New Zealand

The 50+ Career Renaissance Episode 2: They’ve Changed. Quietly. Hiring has shifted — without announcements, conferences, or LinkedIn posts. If you’re over 50 and have felt ignored, ghosted, or quietly filtered out, this episode matters. Behind closed doors, recruiters and hiring managers are reassessing what really counts: judgment, execution, reliability — not polish. In Episode 2 of The 50+ Career Renaissance, Uli Schild, a.k.a. MrCareerTick, reveals the silent correction happening across the recruiter and hiring manager desks in Australia and New Zealand—and how you need to reposition yourself for 2026 by translating your experience into hire-ability. This is not motivation. It’s a practical strategy. • Hesitation ends here. • Self-doubt stops now. • Listen. Act. Follow the series. Your next career move starts today.  #50PlusCareers #CareerPivot #JobSearch2026 #AgePositive #CareerRenaissance #MrCareerTick

Often when we’re confronted with situations of feeling out-of-place or unqualified, we try to fake it till we make it.   What if FITYMI doesn't work? What if this strategy induces the exact opposite of what you want? This podcast from Uli Schild aka #MrCareerTick gives you 10 good reasons why you shouldn’t follow this bad advice along with the consequences of faking confidence if you want to be a successful job-hunter, gig-hustler or freelancer.  MrCareerTick also offers great alternatives so You Can Get the Jobs or Clients You Deserve. #GetHired2022 #CVJedi #TheJobSearchCoach.net #mrcareertick #freelancing #businessadvice #smallbusinessadvice #businesstips  #gighustle #sidehustle 

How To Ace Any Phone Interview. Hiring Managers often prefer phone interviews over Skype or informal interviews to screen potential new hires.  This helps employers to breeze and sort through candidates without committing to the expense and valuable time required for a 1st on-location job interview. An interview is rarely a stress free event. For anyone who is hungry for a great job it can be nerve wracking; an experience similar to an interrogation as interviewers put you on the spot and force you to think on your feet. I have 3 simple steps to help you nail the over-the-phone job interview. If you land a phone interview, you can easily turn the odds in your favour with a little prep. I call my concept: Impress-Proof-Deliver. All the details are this week's episode. Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/MrCareerTickSpotify Listen on Apple: bit.ly/MrCareerTickApple Watch on YouTube: bit.ly/MrCareerTickYouTube Mr Career Tick aka Uli Schild - Weekly Youtube Videos or Podcasts for Job-Hunters, Gig-Hustlers, Freelancers and Solopreneurs. Get The Jobs You Deserve!

The 50+ Career Renaissance: Why the Grown-ups are back in demand. After years of chasing "youthful disruption," recruiters in 2026 are exhausted by the high-maintenance cycle of the younger cohorts. They are pivoting back to the adults in the room. In this season opener, Uli Schild (aka @MrCareerTick) breaks down the 4 systemic failures of the modern workforce, from Dopamine Loops to Feedback Fragility, and reveals why your "Analogue Grit" is now the global gold standard. If you are over 50 and looking to find a new career in 2026, this is your time to shift careers and make it big. Bonus: big giveaway featured in this episode. Listen now and participate!

AI’s presence in our lives has grown significantly. It has helped how we live our lives, handle business operations, and, for the modern-day job seeker, how we search and prepare for jobs. In this episode of the Career Tick Podcast, I speak with James Bedford, an Education Specialist in Artificial Intelligence, and together we are going to explore how AI tools have changed today’s job search process, AI prompts for your job search, and most importantly, how to keep your unique voice through all the AI noise.  

Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, providing essential care across numerous sectors, often under immense pressure and in chronically understaffed environments. They deliver excellence even when resources are thin, all while shouldering the emotional, mental, and financial toll that comes with the job.   In this episode of The Career Tick Podcast, Uli Schild (aka @MrCareerTick) is joined by ER Nurse and rising social media voice Ellie Peach (@_ellie.peach). Together, they explore how to navigate your nursing career to find roles that offer professional growth, financial stability, and emotional fulfillment. They dive into the “heartwork” side of the job, including how Taylor Swift’s music helps healthcare professionals navigate the toughest shifts.   This meaningful conversation brings you: The Reality Gap: Why nursing in real life is the opposite of what you see on TV. The Money Talk: Identifying specializations and locations (like rural contracts) that offer the highest financial returns. Interview Red Flags: The warning signs and the one question you must ask at an interview The Career Pivots: How to find growth opportunities in healthcare. Whether you're a student nurse, a burnt-out veteran, or someone considering a pivot into healthcare, this episode is full of authenticity, real tips, and real inspiration to help you land your next big career move in nursing in Australia.

How do you rebuild your life and career with purpose?   We might have felt sidelined by burnout, derailed by personal setbacks, or we might just find ourselves searching for a new chapter and wondering: What’s next for my career?   In this episode of the Mr. Career Tick Podcast, Uli Schild (Senior Career Strategist @MrCareerTick) is joined by Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Chantelle Stiles, a woman whose story is equal parts grit and grace. Chantelle shares deep insight into rebuilding a career and a life with intention and fierce clarity.   Here’s your strategic guide to help you pivot: - Learn how to use personal setbacks and burnout as a catalyst for powerful professional change. - Practical steps to find work that aligns with who you are now, not who you used to be. - Steps to start rebuilding your life and career with financial focus and purpose.   If you’re feeling stuck or want to take the first steps towards your personal or professional pivot, this episode is for you.

If your funeral were tomorrow, what would people truly say about your work and the legacy you left behind? Here is the sobering reality: On average, only 10 people cry at a funeral. And, the number one factor determining how many people attend your burial is the weather. Most of us spend our lives striving and holding it all together, only for the weather to be the deciding factor of our final send-off. This realization brings Uli Schild’s Career Funeral Theory into focus: If so few people will care at the end, why do you care so much about what others think while you are living? This is not a morbid conversation—it's a high-stakes clarity call for senior professionals. In this episode, Uli Schild (@MrCareerTick) and change expert Adrienne Tilley-Lefèvre (@thehumansolarpanel) discuss why holding onto a draining job can be self-sabotage, and how to reclaim your purpose. You will learn how to: Strategically reframe quitting, redundancy, or burnout as the necessary first step toward reinvention. Define the "unfinished business" of your career and create a path that is aligned with who you are, not who others expect you to be. You are allowed to want more. It’s time to change the story and create a life that fulfills you today.

After 15 years as a career coach, Uli Schild, aka Mr Career Tick, is pulling back the curtain on the one career move that’s helped hundreds of clients (and himself) stay sane, solvent, and strategic: contracting. In this episode, Uli shares 10 smart, experience-backed reasons why contracting isn’t just a fallback—it’s a future-proof strategy for professionals who are tired of the corporate circus, stuck in the job hunt, or craving more freedom and impact. Learn how contractors skip bias filters and land roles faster, why cash flow, negotiation power, and personal branding all thrive in contract roles, and finally, discover what freedom really looks like—and how to design a career that supports your life, not the other way around. Whether you’re burned out, overqualified, or just ready to move differently, this episode is your permission slip to rethink what stability really means.

We all have pipe dreams—heartfelt and sometimes wildly unrealistic ideas we tuck away for “someday.” But what about the career goals we chase without clarity, the ones that quietly drain our energy and leave us stuck? In this episode, career coach Uli Schild, aka Mr. Career Tick, invites you to rethink your relationship with ambition. Uli shares three powerful mindset shifts that help unclog your career pipe dreams and make space for real progress: Let go of your goals (yes, all of them—at first) Let go of your impatience (slow is still forward) Let go during your morning routine (and redefine success) Whether you’re job hunting, pivoting careers, or just feeling overwhelmed by your own expectations, this episode offers a gentle but strategic reset. Plus, Uli shares personal reflections—from trombone dreams to coaching breakthroughs—and how small, consistent steps can lead to big, meaningful change. Tune in, take a breath, and start moving forward—with clarity, confidence, and a little less pressure.

Feeling stuck in your job search? Overwhelmed by endless applications, ghosted interviews, or just unsure what your next move should be? In this episode, Uli Schild—aka Mr Career Tick—shares five powerful principles to help you shift from scattered effort to focused progress. You’ll learn how to: Find clarity in your career direction Prioritize progress over perfection Take action instead of overthinking Use your energy as feedback Own your outcomes with confidence These aren’t fluffy tips—they’re hard-won insights from 15+ years of coaching professionals through real career transitions. Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, this episode will help you make smarter decisions and finally move forward.

Burnout might feel like a breakdown—but it can be the breakthrough your career needs. In this energizing episode of the Mr. Career Tick Podcast, career coach Uli Schild shares the five essential steps to reignite your career after burnout and return to work with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Drawing from over decades of career coaching experience, Uli, aka Mr. Career Tick, breaks down the real signs of burnout, why recovery takes time, and how to build a sustainable career path that won’t lead you back to exhaustion. From setting boundaries and practicing self-care to building a meaningful support network and using practical tools to stay on track—this episode is your roadmap to a healthier, more empowered professional life. What you’ll learn: How to spot your personal burnout warning signs The 3 stages of burnout recovery Why boundaries and saying “no” are career-saving skills How to reconnect with your purpose and people at work The best apps and tools to support your mental wellness Plus: Uli’s personal burnout story, real client insights, and a reminder that thriving is always possible—if you tick the right boxes.

Think HR is giving you the whole story about how your salary is set—or why your pay raise stalled? Think again.  In this unfiltered episode, Mr. Career Tick exposes the truths HR departments won’t tell you: from vague salary ranges to silent negotiation tactics and budget limits they hope you’ll never ask about. Whether you’re gearing up for your annual performance review or just wondering what’s really behind your paycheck, this episode delivers insight straight from an HR insider. Tune in to uncover 10 things you won’t hear in a meeting—and get practical advice on how to prep for your next raise conversation, build trust with your manager, and negotiate smarter without burning bridges. If you want better money, better strategy, and better results—press play!

Behind every successful job search is a mindset rooted in purpose, discipline, and self-leadership. In this episode, Mr. Career Tick shares six high-impact habits that shift your focus from frustration to forward motion. Whether you're stuck in a draining job, navigating change, or wondering how long this search will last—this is the clarity you’ve been craving. What you’ll walk away with: A new understanding of how internal growth powers external results Strategies to stop chasing roles and start creating opportunity A smarter way to engage with people, not just job posts Permission to take breaks, recalibrate, and keep showing up This isn’t just another pep talk. It’s a mindset upgrade for every career seeker who’s ready to feel in control again. Tune in now and start building consistent habits that help you land the job you deserve.

How do you turn your bad work experience into future career success? Ever survived a job so stressful, toxic, or chaotic that it felt like a daily escape room? You’re not alone—but what if those negative experiences could fuel your future success? In this episode, Mr. Career Tick breaks down five powerful ways to reframe bad work experiences into valuable skills and expertise that will make you stronger, smarter, and more career-ready than ever before. Here’s what you’ll learn: How to turn bad bosses, toxic workplaces, and burnout into transferable career skills Why your toughest job moments could be your greatest professional assets The language of reframing—how to position past struggles on your resume, LinkedIn, and interviews Actionable steps to restart, recover, and take control of your career Your experiences don’t define you—but how you frame them does. Tune in now and take the next step toward career success!

Landing a new job is exciting—but are you walking into a nightmare? Before you sign the dotted line, spot the red flags that could lead to toxic leadership. From micromanagers to credit thieves, bad bosses come in all forms—and they could cost you your sanity, your career growth, and even your happiness at work. In this episode, Mr. Career Tick breaks down the classic warning signs of a bad boss and shares 4 ways to dodge them in the interview process—before it’s too late. Remember, your time is your most valuable asset—don’t waste it on a bad boss. Tune in now and learn how to protect your career!

Did you ever wonder what’s silently holding your career back? Your boss is not just always looking at what you are doing right—sometimes, what you need to STOP doing also matters! The Mr. Career Tick podcast is BACK. What if leveling up at work isn’t about adding more to your plate—but cutting out what’s holding you back? In my latest podcast, 3 Things Your Boss Wants You to Stop in the New Year, I break down the sneaky habits that could be stalling your career. Tune in to learn simple mindset shifts that will strengthen your relationship with your boss, boost your career, and help you show up as your best self at work.

People reach out to me in many ways. I receive emails, Insta messages, LinkedIn messages and lots of calls from individuals who are trying to work out why they have lost their mojo at work and what they can do to reconnect with the work they once loved. That’s not necessary job search coaching or career coaching and so I often feel challenged to sell my services. There are many issues these individuals describe, but it most often boils down to one “real issue “ They contact me because they want to find joy in work again. Join me and listen to the MrCareerTick Way to find Joy in your Work.

Let’s face it, many companies have cool products or services, hip and modern offices and if you’re lucky even great locations But really good companies have all that and then they also have good people and good company culture. So How Do You Find Employers with Good People & Culture so you can hang there for a while and create the career you deserve? In this 29-minute podcast MrCareerTick aka Uli Schild will give you the low-down with 3 simple steps and a punchy tick – list – so you can find an employer with good people & culture and secure the job you deserve.  Sit back, relax, take notes and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to THE CHANNEL or LIKE & SHARE  

Kick Ass at Work Without Losing It (or Why More Time Away from Work is The Way to Kick Ass at Work)   In his latest 25 + minute podcast Uli aka MrCareertick talks about Work-Life Balance and How To Kick Ass At Work Without Losing It. How do you keep work from becoming your life? How do you make room when it seems like there is no room? Uli has some work/life balance tips from a bona fide workaholic life perspective. By self-admission Uli starts the podcast by acknowledging the irony that I’m posting a podcast about work and work-life balance He is going to give you some awesome work/life balance tips, but at the moment, he is actually the poster child for work/life imbalance. That perspective is what gives him the idea and such great insight into the problem. Sit back, relax and reflect onto your own situation and then make changes.