Destination: Dream Job

31 | Is the Job Market Oversaturated? How to Stand out in a Competitive Market

“The job market is bad right now, isn’t it?”

 

This week, a client asked me this question.

 

I would reframe that and say it’s more competitive, but lots of my clients are still landing great jobs.

 

The key is you have to stand out from the crowd!

 

Today’s podcast episode, I dove into the 5 things you can do to stand out in your application process:

 

1. Build your confidence and learn to sell yourself.
2. Craft a compelling resume.
3. Improve your online presence – Yep, I’m talking LinkedIn.
4. Network like a boss.
5. Evaluate and pivot as needed.

 

Check out the full episode if you are deep in the job search process right now.

 

Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies

30 | Cracking the Networking Code: A Formula for Job Search Success

Ever feel like your job applications are disappearing into a black hole?

 

Well, you're not alone! On this week's episode, I chat about the missing link in most people’s job search: networking.

 

Networking can be intimidating, I hated it when I first started it too. But I promise you it gets easier.

 

Here are the 6 steps to your networking journey:

 

1. Determine who to connect with and why: It’s about building genuine relationships.

 

2. Think about how you can add value: what is YOUR superpower?

 

3. Start reaching out to people on your list: If you don’t reach out they will never know who you are!

 

4. Conduct an effective informational interview: It’s like a first date!

 

5. Provide your value add: show them that you listened and care about them.

 

6. Don’t forget to follow-up: don’t be a networking ghost!

 

So, if you've been eyeing that dream job, but the application process feels like a maze, dive into this episode!

 

Let's crack the networking code together and turn those job applications from "read" to "Hired!"

29 | 5 Ways to Stand out in your Job Search

Is your job search causing your confidence to take a hit?

 

Several years ago, I was working in the non-profit world and the work situation was less than ideal.

 

I was applying for jobs but my confidence was low.

 

I was applying for jobs that were below my skill level with no clear direction on where I wanted to go.

 

I got no traction, very few interviews and no job offers.

 

Sound familiar?

 

In this week's podcast episode, I share 5 ways to stand out  in your job search:

> Get clarity on your career direction

> Create a compelling personal brand that speaks directly to hiring managers

> Start using LinkedIn

> Don’t forget to Network!

> Consider hiring a Resume Writer or a Coach

 

If you are looking for a new job and feeling stuck, take a listen to this week's episode!

28 | Transitioning into a Fulfilling Career

Happy New Year! I'm excited to be back and recording episodes!

 

In this episode we will navigate 3 questions you can ask yourself to figure out whether or not your job is still serving your needs.

 

The new year is a great time to evaluate where you are at and where you want to go.

 

Tune in to hear the 3 questions and figure out if this year is time to make a change.

 

Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies

27 | Destination Dream Job: A Quick Update

Over the past 6 months I have enjoyed talking about business but felt I was missing the career side.

 

Take a listen to this episode to hear why I am making the switch to rebrand and what the new focus of the podcast will look like!

 

Thanks for tuning in and I look forward to more great episodes in 2024.

Trailer - Destination Dream Job

Back in June 2023, I decided to start a podcast.

Starting a podcast was way outside my comfort zone, but I went for it anyways.

I had initially framed my podcast around business and I have learned so much from all the amazing guest conversations I have had in the past several months.

Lately, I’ve been noticing that I have been missing the Career side so I decided to update my podcast to reflect more on the career side.

Introducing, Destination Dream Job - Giving you the confidence and strategy to land a career you love.

26 | Navigating Self-Discovery, Goal Setting, and Success with Kelsey Smith

Several years ago, Kelsey and I connected as new entrepreneurs. It has been exciting watching her journey and seeing her Momma has Goals concept turn into a successful app!

 

In this podcast episode, Kelsey shares how she started her business, the importance of goal setting and how to define success for yourself.

 

Here are my top takeaways from this podcast episode:

 

> Your goals aren’t set in stone! Be open to evolving interests and desires, recognizing that goals may change as they grow and progress.

 

> Don’t fit your family life into your business, fit your business into your family life! Family comes first, because isn’t that the point of starting a business anyways?

 

> Knowing the why behind your goals will help you stay focused and intentional with your goal setting.

 

Connect with Kelsey: Instagram: @mommahasgoals / @thisiskelseysmith

 

Connect with Steph: www.LinkedIn.com/in/stephgillies

25 | Leading with Purpose & Empowering Business Success with Lindsay White

Everyone is a leader.

 

I believe that and so does Lindsay White. This is a MUST LISTEN podcast episode.

 

There is so much value that I took notes during the interview as well as when I was editing!

 

Here are the top quotes that I wrote down from our chat:

 

“If you don't know who you are, what you care about, what your purpose is, how you show up in leadership, how are you going to lead somebody else?”

 

“We have to get quiet, thoughtful, and introspective and really think about what is our intuition saying in order to get clarity in our career or business direction.”

 

“When we have work we love to do, we do better work.”

 

Tune in for the full episode.