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Advice to help you find a new job, including tips from industry experts and success stories to keep you motivated. Submit your job search questions at www.jobtalkweekly.com
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Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Job candidates who recently graduated college, Gen Z, are now starting to enter the workforce. We talk about presenting yourself with limited job experience, why December is still a good time to look for a job, and a little bit about the Cannabis industry!
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Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Katharine Zaleski is co-founder and president of job search platform www.PowerToFly.com, helping connect diverse women to careers at Fortune 500 companies and other businesses that value gender diversity and inclusion. We talk about their services for candidates and employers, and how co-workers can negotiate with each other for schedules that suit their needs.
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Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Presenting yourself as a consultant can be a powerful way to open doors to new job opportunities. We talk about how to position yourself differently and the upsides of consulting while you wait for the right job. We even use a history lesson from Dick Cheney (but please don’t shoot your friend in the face).
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Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Contact tracing jobs are in high demand. We talk with Amy Benbarka, Chief HR Officer at AM Trace, LLC, about jobs in contact tracing: experience required, expectations, promotional opportunities, and how they build their teams remotely.
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
When was the last time you thought about enrolling at your community college to help boost your career? We hear from Patricia Ramos at Santa Monica College on how programs have evolved and the many ways they can expand your career options. www.smc.edu
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Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Not just for Boomers! A great conversation for Millennials, Boomers and everyone in between. We talk about job search strategies for those in their fifties (like why it’s not a good idea to make yourself seem younger on your resume) and also learn how to pivot your career and stay relevant in the job market at any age.
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Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Many people think they want to become entrepreneurs but are surprised by what it really entails. Coach Richard Brazill helps us understand what makes entrepreneurs successful, why some fail, and things you’ll want to consider before making that leap.
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Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
With so many restaurants closing, what job options exist for waiters? How can wait staff transition their skills into other jobs? We talk with Daniel Wetter, a server in Chicago, about his next steps.
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Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Christopher Wood tells us about the fascinating story of an African American soldier from the 1890s, David Fagen, and why writing about something you’re passionate about makes all the difference.
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Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Christopher T. Wood has built a successful acting career, from TV shows such as NCIS and The Office, to movies like Friends with Benefits. Hear about the phone call that gave this corporate lawyer the push to pursue acting at 34.
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