Send us a text Feeling stuck in your career and unsure how to move forward? You're not alone. In this episode of Hire Me Pls, we’re diving into how to bridge the gap between where you are now and your dream job—without burning out, settling, or starting from scratch. Whether you're mid-career and feeling unfulfilled, or you know it’s time for a change but don’t know what that looks like yet, this episode will help you: ✅ Clarify what a meaningful, fulfilling career looks like for you ✅...
Send us a text Top Interview Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making (and How to Fix Them) You’re a strong candidate. You’ve got the experience, the results, the leadership chops. But if your interviews aren’t converting into offers, it might not be about your resume—it might be how you’re showing up in the room. In this episode of Hire Me Pls, we go beyond the basics to explore the interview mistakes even experienced professionals make—and how to fix them. From body language that reads as dise...
Send us a text 🎙️ Episode 8: How to Nail the Interview When You’re Pivoting or Lacking Experience Are you making a career pivot or applying to a role where you don’t check every box? You’re not alone—and this episode is your go-to guide for confidently navigating interviews when you lack direct experience. You’ll learn how to bridge experience gaps, tell your story using the STAR method, and show up with clarity, confidence, and intention—even if you haven’t interviewed in years. Whether you’...
Send us a text Thinking about changing industries but feeling stuck? Whether you're moving from nonprofit to corporate, consulting to tech, education to marketing, or any other big career transition, this episode is your step-by-step guide to making the switch—without starting over. In this episode, I break down: ✅ How to research your target industry and understand what hiring managers look for ✅ The best ways to highlight your transferable skills so you stand out ✅ Networking strate...
Send us a text Episode 6: Career Pivot Without Starting Over – A Strategic Guide to Changing Careers Thinking about making a career change but terrified of starting over? You’re not alone. The good news? You don’t have to throw everything away and start from scratch. A career pivot is about strategically leveraging what you already have—your skills, experience, and network—to transition into a new role or industry without losing momentum. In today’s episode, we’ll break down: ✅ What a c...
Send us a text Season 2, Episode 5: The Career Test Drive – How to Explore Your Next Move Before You Commit Thinking about making a career pivot, stepping into a VP or C-suite role, or transitioning to a new industry? Before you make a move, test-drive your next career step to avoid expensive regrets. In this episode, I break down how senior professionals—Directors, VPs, and executives—can strategically explore new industries, leadership roles, and career opportunities before committing. Beca...
Send us a text Identifying Your Transferable Skills for a Career Change Think you don’t have the right experience to make a career move? Think again. In this episode, we’re busting the myth that you have to start over to transition into a new role or industry. If you’ve spent years leading teams, driving strategy, and solving high-level problems, you already have everything you need—you just need to know how to package it. 🔥 Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ What transferable skills really are (hin...
Send us a text Career Crossroads? How to Explore Your Options When You Feel Stuck | Hire Me Pls Podcast - Ep. 3 You’ve built a successful career, climbed the ladder, and checked all the boxes—but now you’re asking yourself… Is this really it? If you’re a Senior Director, VP, or Head-of level leader feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or uncertain about your next step, this episode is for you. 🔹 How do you figure out what’s next without making a move you’ll regret? 🔹 What if you’re afraid of leaving b...
Send us a text Episode 2: The Real Reason You Hate Your Job (It’s Not What You Think) Be honest—how many times have you fantasized about rage quitting your job? Walking out mid-meeting. Sending that ‘I quit’ email. Finally freeing yourself from the stress, the exhaustion, and the overwhelming ugh of doing work that drains you. But here’s the thing… most people don’t actually hate their job. They hate feeling stuck. Undervalued. Like they’re wasting their potential and don’t know how to fix it...
Send us a text Season 2 Premiere! 🚀 Do You Really Need a Career Coach? 🎙️ 🔥 Welcome to Season 2 of Hire Me Pls! We’re back, and this season, we’re going even deeper—more real talk, more strategies, and more breakthroughs to help you take control of your career. Ever feel stuck in your job—like no matter what you do, you’re undervalued, underpaid, or unsure of your next move? Maybe you’re doom-scrolling job postings, dreading Mondays, or telling yourself, “Maybe next year, things will get bett...
Send us a text Episode 10: Ready to Transform Your Career? Work with Me to Achieve Your Goals Are you tired of feeling stuck in your career? Do you know there’s something bigger waiting for you but aren’t sure how to get there? In this episode of Hire Me Pls, I’m pulling back the curtain on how we can work together to make your career goals a reality. Discover how my proven 4-step coaching framework—focusing on self-discovery, goal setting, strategic planning, and implementation—has helped pr...
Send us a text Episode 9: How to Turn Your Career Goals into Action: A Step-by-Step Guide In this episode of Hire Me Pls, we’re taking your career goals from the drawing board to reality! After diving into self-discovery, goal setting, and strategic planning, it’s finally time to talk about implementation—the critical step where real progress happens. Join me, Gemma, as I walk you through practical, actionable steps to turn your career plans into tangible results. We’ll explore why staying co...
Send us a text Episode 8: Strategic Planning – How to Accomplish More in 3 Months Than Most Do in a Year Do you ever feel like your big, ambitious goals are out of reach or that you lose momentum halfway through the year? What if you could accomplish more in just 12 weeks than most people do in 12 months? In this episode of Hire Me Pls, I, Gemma, your dedicated career coach, reveal the third step in my career coaching framework: strategic planning. We’ll dive into a powerful system called the...
Send us a text How to Turn Big Dreams into Real Results: A Smarter Approach to Goal Setting" In this episode of Hire Me Pls, we’re diving deep into the art of goal setting—but not in the way you’re used to. If traditional SMART goals haven’t worked for you, it’s time to explore something new. I’m your host, Gemma, and today I’m introducing two powerful frameworks that will change the way you think about goals: the GROW model and the WOOP model. These frameworks don’t just help you set goals—t...
Send us a text Are you feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your career, even though you’ve done everything “right”? In this episode of Hire Me Pls, we’re diving deep into the real reason you feel unhappy at work—and it’s probably not what you think. Join me, Gemma, your career coach and recruiting expert, as we explore the transformative power of self-discovery. I’ll share my personal story of how I uncovered my true strengths (and the ones I didn’t want to own at first!) and how you can do the s...
Send us a text Episode 5: Introduction to the Career Transformation Framework Are you feeling stuck, burned out, or unfulfilled in your current role? You’re not alone—and the good news is, you don’t have to stay stuck. In this episode of Hire Me Pls, I’m pulling back the curtain on the exact framework I use to help my clients find clarity, confidence, and fulfillment in their careers. From self-discovery to personal branding, I’m walking you through the step-by-step process that can take you ...
Send us a text Episode 4: The Worst Career Advice You’ve Ever Heard We’ve all been there—getting career advice that sounds good but feels off. In this episode of Hire Me Pls, career coach and recruiting expert Gemma Lopez dives into some of the most common yet misleading pieces of career advice. From "just follow your passion" to the dreaded "never quit without another job lined up," Gemma explains why these tips are outdated and how they could be holding you back. She also shares practical, ...
Send us a text Episode 3: Career Fulfilment is a Pipe Dream You're not supposed to like your job. Be grateful you even have one. Sound familiar? In this episode of Hire Me Pls, host Gemma Lopez tackles another big, fat lie that's been hanging around way too long: the idea that career fulfilment is a pipe dream. Coach Gemma is here to tell you that that is pure nonsense! Career fulfillment is not only possible but necessary for your well-being. Coach Gemma emphasizes the importance of al...
Send us a text Episode 2: Myth Busted: Applying for Jobs is a Numbers Game The more applications you submit, the better your chances of landing a job. Sound familiar? In this episode of Hire Me Pls, host Gemma Lopez dives into a myth that's been floating around for far too long: the idea that applying for jobs is a numbers game. Career Coach Gemma debunks this myth by sharing how focusing on a few well-suited roles, really tailoring your resume and cover letter, and leveraging you...
Send us a text Episode 1: The Mission: Career Fulfilment Without Burnout What would your dream career look like if there were no limits? In the first episode of Hire Me Pls, career coach and recruiting expert Gemma Lopez welcomes listeners to her new podcast focused on career clarity and fulfillment. Gemma emphasizes the importance of aligning your career with personal passions and values and shares her own journey from corporate burnout to starting her own staffing agency. Gemma ...