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Latest Episodes

Five Common Eye Contact Mistakes to Avoid During a Job Interview! – Podcast CL121
August 07, 2023

These five common eye contact mistakes can totally trash your job interview! Are you aware of them? Do you make any of these? As you know, if you want an awesome job interview, proper eye contact is c

Why You Need an Individual Development Plan (IDP) – Podcast CL120
July 19, 2022

Do you have an individual development plan, also known as an IDP? This podcast explains what an IDP is and why you need a personal one for your career. Does your employer require you to complete an ID

Send a Thank You After a Job Interview? Still Cool or Old School? – Podcast CL119
April 01, 2022

Should you send a thank you after a job interview? Some say yes, its expected and the polite and professional thing to do. Others say no, its an outdated, old-school custom that will make you look l

Professional References – Podcast CL118
December 12, 2021

At some point in the hiring process, job applicants will usually be asked to provide a list of professional references. What is the best way to create and submit such a list? Who should be listed as a

How to Handle a Panel Job Interview – Podcast CL117
September 15, 2021

Whether online or in-person, your next job interview might very well be with a panel. Many candidates are intimidated and almost panic at the thought of being grilled by a panel, but you can stay cool

Change Your Resume Each Time or One Size Fits All? – Podcast CL116
August 12, 2021

Some career coaches suggest revising your resume each time you apply for a job. Others insist that if a resume is well-written, it need not be modified and its the cover letter that should be tailore

Questions to Ask and Not Ask During a Job Interview – Podcast CL115
June 02, 2021

At the end of a job interview, when the interviewers turn to you and ask, Do you have any questions for us? what will you say? What should you ask? What should you not ask? This is the point where a

5 Social Media Mistakes Made by Job Applicants – Podcast CL114
March 03, 2020

Interviewers frequently look at the social media of their job applicants. Here are 5 common social media mistakes which might prevent you from being hired.

Is College Really Necessary? – Podcast CL113
January 22, 2020

A recent study indicates that many high school graduates feel their diploma alone is enough for success. Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that about 1/3 of the high school class of 2018 did not go on to college.

Professional Career Networking – Podcast CL112
December 17, 2019

Youve probably heard about the importance of having a professional career network. But, do you really know what that involves? How does one develop a network? This podcast discusses career networking