your gen z co-worker

Oh LinkedIn...how I loathe you. Well...maybe. My first interactions with LinkedIn were the same as most, scrolling through celebration after celebration of new jobs, promotions, moving, etc. and as an 18-year-old who had no idea what to do with her life, it SUCKED. After some time, lessons learned, and niches discovered, I've seen LinkedIn in a new light, and I want to share that with you. We'll go over my story (short, sweet, and to the point as always), and I'll teach you a couple of ways to make LinkedIn a resource in your job search, not just another social media platform to scroll when bored. -- LINKS Find Emily: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@think.hr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/⁠

I will walk you through some resume dos and don'ts, things that make me cringe, make me raise my eyebrows, and don't make sense on resumes - plus a couple of tips and tricks for job seekers. I'll review the "grocery list" of skills, why you shouldn't put a photo on your resume, and whether or not your high school diploma should live on your resume. -- LINKS Find Emily: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@think.hr⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/⁠

Are you ready for a chaotic recap of my 26th birthday and the thoughts that have been circling my brain for the last 6 years? Spoiler alert: it wasn't the life-changing day I thought it would be. Everyone (and I mean EVERYONE), talks about what they wish they did in their 20s, or things they wish they told their 25-year-old self...so I thought, why not jump on the bandwagon for this one? I'll cover the 4 key pieces of advice my spirit guides have given me...just kidding. 4 things I think are important no matter how old you are...walls, triathlons, volunteering and #yolo...listen to this episode to learn more. -- LINKS Find Emily: IG: ⁠⁠⁠@think.hr⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/⁠

How often has "I hate my job" come out of your mouth in the last few months? Or "I hate my boss?" Finding a career path and a specific job that fulfills us and makes us feel successful is not the easiest task. But I can decipher when leaving a role is the right decision for you. In this episode we cover 4 signs that you're ready to quit your job...from legit reasons, to just because it's time, I recorded this episode to provide you with tips and tricks to putting yourself first and your job second...or further down the list. -- LINKS Find Emily: IG: ⁠⁠@think.hr⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/⁠

Let’s take your job search from “I have no idea where to start” to “I am the guru of job searches.” …Maybe not quite literally, but this episode is a beginner’s guide to help you feel more comfortable in your job search, have a better idea as to what you are looking for in a job posting, what red flags might pop up, how to apply to jobs that you are interested in and the big debate...to follow up or to not follow up. -- LINKS Find Emily: IG: ⁠⁠@think.hr⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/⁠

Promotions are GREAT. I LOVE PROMOTIONS. Unless they're sneaky, or don't offer you what you were expecting. We all love a good pros and cons list, and that's what I'm covering in today's episode. All you need to know about promotions to make sure you are covering your ass. From working your way up the corporate ladder to your boss not ACTUALLY understanding what your role is, the benefits involved, and the red flags to look out for. -- LINKS Find Emily: IG: ⁠@think.hr⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/

Yes - stereotypes and biases are real. No, they don’t appear out of mid-air. I encourage you whether as a Gen Z or as a millennial, Gen X, Boomer, etc., to remove those judgments and  “flip the script.” Instead of looking at items as “challenges” or “problems,” look at them as “opportunities” or “areas to improve on.” Instead of “making assumptions,” put yourself in someone else’s shoes to see where they’re coming from. Let’s tackle the Gen Z workforce in four quick myths vs. facts. -- LINKS Find Emily: IG: ⁠@think.hr⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/

Alyssa of The Social Factory has joined the chat! We sit down to discuss her career path, the unique experiences that inspired her to create a business about building your personal brand, the importance of finding your passions (and how to do it!!), and how she went from never using her Public Relations diploma to using it exclusively with her OWN book, Kenny Gets her Crown. This episode goes over the realistic “flow” of a career path; having to choose a job pretty much out of high school, discovering your passions throughout a variety of work experiences and the reality of using (or not using) your degree/diploma. This episode is inspiring, honest, and leaves you feeling ready to find what you're passionate about and how to apply it in your own career. -- LINKS: Find Alyssa: IG: @thesocialfactory.ca IG: @alyssasmusings Website: https://www.kennygetshercrown.ca/ Find Emily: IG: @think.hr Website: https://www.thinkhr.ca/

Starting a new job is always…a process. Before you start your first day (or even if you are a few months into a new role), I want to advise you on the best habits to create and sustain throughout this experience. Too often we find ourselves 3 years into a job, with no boundaries, a lack of motivation, and the inability to complete work on a Friday afternoon. Let us try and tackle that. This episode covers 5 habits I encourage you to adopt into your career, why they're important, and what they can do for you. -- LINKS Find Emily: IG: ⁠@think.hr⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/

Let's talk about some of the most common pieces of career advice...and why they suck. No, but seriously. After polling my audience, and doing a hardcore Google search, I learned some of the most common pieces of career advice, and we're going to break them down. 6 pieces of advice, why there are two sides to every one, and what you can learn from them. As a bonus: my number one piece of career advice... you'll want to hear it. -- LINKS Find Emily: IG: @think.hr Website: https://www.thinkhr.ca/

LITERALLY the worst part of applying to jobs...getting through the job description, being all hyped up, just to get to the end where they ask for a cover letter. HELL to the NO. Why are cover letters still a thing? I'll be talking about why cover letters are such a big stressor, my recipe for creating one, the trends I've been seeing, and what I want to see going forward (hint...let's get personal). -- LINKS Find Emily: IG: @think.hr Website: https://www.thinkhr.ca/

Oh hey...been a hot minute. Let's talk about what's been happening in the past...almost 10 months, what rebrand Think HR has gone through, what it really means to conquer your career, and where we're headed. -- LINKS Find Emily: IG: @think.hr Website: https://www.thinkhr.ca/

Erica of Bear and Fox Apparel has joined the chat! We sit down to discuss her “job” journey, the family entrepreneurship that fueled her starting her OWN business, the motivation behind her career change, and her unique way of prioritizing life outside of being a business owner. This episode is as real as it gets; the honesty behind choosing a career at a young age, jumping from job to job, to the ROLLERCOASTER that is owning a business…it’s a journey like no other. This episode is authentic, transparent, and summed up with the hope that you are following your heart or doing something that fuels your soul…as cheesy as it sounds. -- LINKS: Find Erica: IG: @bearandfoxapparel.ca Website: https://bearandfoxapparel.ca/ Find Emily: IG: @think.hr Website: https://www.thinkhr.ca/

Because obviously, yours needs a bit of freshening up. Let's chat all the deets regarding formats, layouts, colors, design...and most importantly, content.  Time Stamps:  1:33 - Resume Hot Tips  5:06 - Resume Layout Options   9:50 - How to list professional skills   13:51 - How to record your education   16:41 - What to list under work experience  -- LINKS Find Emily: IG: @think.hr Website: https://www.thinkhr.ca/

The world of human resources is changing...slowly! We are diving into what "human resources" looked like in the past 10 years vs. today and how the industry is expected to pivot moving forward. -- LINKS Find Emily: IG: @think.hr Website: https://www.thinkhr.ca/

Welcome to Conquer Your Career Podcast, with Emily from Think HR.  A place where I teach you how to get out of your own way, stop wasting your value at a job that doesn’t recognize it, and conquer your career to find fulfillment in your life. After working 11 jobs, in 7 different industries, having society normalize hating your job and millions of individuals not finding career success, I was tired of it. So, I decided to take it on myself.  As your host, a Career & HR Consultant, I will use absolutely zero filters to discuss news, tips, and predictions for the world of careers; so put those earbuds in, grab a pen and paper…it’s time to live the life of your dreams. After working in 7 industries and 11 jobs by the age of 24, Emily quit her job and founded Think HR to challenge the status quo of Human Resources and help women find a career that provides them with a life of fulfillment. She provides women and businesses with actionable resources and strategies to better their careers or business. -- LINKS Find Emily: IG: @think.hr Website: https://www.thinkhr.ca/

In this episode of Conquer Your Career, Emily discusses the big reasons why we don't do what we love (why we are miserable at our jobs). She then dives into how to find what you love to do/where you're meant to be using a 3 step process and summarizes what you need to do to find that success in your own life. This episode is a strong pep talk, motivational speech and guide to those looking to find what they love to do.

In this episode of Conquer Your Career, we're going to be talking about how to change your career path, because it is not the easiest challenge to take on, but it can be a necessary one. I will be going over the reasons WHY you would change your career path, WHAT you can gain by switching things up in your career, and HOW to go about changing your career. I've been through the process myself, jumping from job to job in the past 9 years, but it led me to where I am today, loving my job, and I want the same for you!

In this episode of Conquer Your Career, we're going to be talking about the past few months of running Think HR and some of the lessons I learned. I will be going over the ups and downs, the highs and lows since December of 2021 and provide you with 3 lessons I learned that apply ever so well to you in your career path.

In this episode of Conquer Your Career, we're going to be talking about the most common excuses I hear when it comes to applying to jobs...and why they are bullshit. I will be going over each excuse, why it is invalid and provide you with motivation to get your name out there and apply to the job that is calling your name. We all have enough self-doubt as it is, and when you're applying for jobs, I want to rid you of all your self-doubt. That's my goal during this episode!