Career after COVID-19

Season 2, Episode 1: Prepare for your best career year ever in 2021Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the New Year’s resolutions you want to fulfil in 2021?Today on the Career after COVID Podcast, Kym and I will give you our top tips on how to plan for the year ahead so that you can stay calm, achieve success and happiness, and reach a realistic set of career goals.You'll learnThe 7 questions to ask yourself at the beginning of every yearHow you can avoid procrastination when starting on your resolutionsWhy getting started, even if you fail at first, is better than aiming for perfectionCareer resourcesThe Amazon best-selling career guide, Career after COVID-19 is available now as a paperback and e-book. Subscribe to this podcast and if you're enjoying the show or book, please leave us a rating or review. Social channels and other resourceshttps://careeraftercovid.com/https://facebook.com/careeraftercovidhttps://twitter.com/careerrockstarshttps://pinterest.com/careeraftercovidhttp://instagram.com/careeraftercovidSummary of this career advice episodeIdeas for New Year's resolutionsHow to achieve your New Year's resolutionsHow to set annual goals

Fleur and Kym launched their Career Guide for 2021: Career after COVID-19 and the e-book was a best-seller in the Career Guide category of Amazon.com.au within hours of its release. Hear the journey the women took from laid off in March 2020 to becoming number one bestselling authors by December 2020.The book is available on all major online booksellers or at the Career after COVID-19 career guide page. The audiobook will be available in early 2021.Career after COVID-19 Career Guide on AmazonCareer after COVID-19 Career Guide on Apple BooksResourcesFollow us on social media by using the links below or join us in our Facebook community at https://facebook.com/groups/careerrockstarshttps://facebook.com/careeraftercovidhttps://twitter.com/careerrockstarshttps://pinterest.com/careeraftercovidhttp://instagram.com/careeraftercovidPlease subscribe to our podcast and if you enjoy the podcast and book, we'd love to receive a rating and review. 

Episode 22: Avoiding overwhelm when you lose your jobThe first 28 days after losing your job can be unsettling and chaotic, but rest assured we are here to guide you through the challenges and obstacles that come with finding your next employment opportunity.In this episode, Fleur and Kym share their personal stories of when the pandemic hit and how their jobs were no longer secure. They discuss the importance of self-care routines, connecting with family, and accepting help from those who are offering it.Whatever your situation is, this episode will help you cope with the overwhelm of unemployment and lead you to regain control in this pandemic-era life that is increasingly becoming the new normal. Tune in to listen to their tips for virtual networking, getting organized, and finding online communities to engage with.You’ll LearnHow to get through the first month after losing your jobHow to regain control of your career pathAccepting help from others is encouragedHow to generate a professional personaWhich online communities, recruitment services, forums, and virtual networking events are best suited for you?How the recruitment process has changed – even prior to the pandemicHow can we optimise our success with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)?ResourcesDownload our free 28-day calendar to provide structure to your first month of unemployment and avoid overwhelm: https://careeraftercovid.com/daybyday. The Career after COVID-19 career advice guide in paperback is $5 off during pre-release. Social media linkshttps://facebook.com/careeraftercovidhttps://twitter.com/careerrockstarshttps://pinterest.com/careeraftercovidhttp://instagram.com/careeraftercovidSearch Engine Optimisation TopicsI lost my job as a result of Covid19What should I do after losing my jobHow to find employment opportunitiesHow to connect with recruiters online

Have you lost your job or looking to change your job during COVID?Wondering how the shutdown and recession have changed the way organisations hire staff?On this episode of the Career After COVID podcast, Fleur and Kym discuss their tips for crafting the right CV for each job you are applying for during and after COVID. Both hosts have been job seekers and hiring managers, so they share their perspectives from both sides of the interview table and explain to listeners that the right CV is about making a personal connection with the interviewer and the organisation and communicating your value as a potential employee.Fleur and Kym recommend that you keep the following things in mind as you are putting together your resume and cover letter:Understand who is making the decision – Look up the hiring manager or recruiter on LinkedIn and take note of mutual interestsUse specific keywords in your CV – Echo keywords in the job advertisement, but don’t overdo itShow enthusiasm for the organisation – Talk about the solutions you are hoping to bring to their current problems as well as willingness to learnUse data to demonstrate your experience – Include any meaningful reviews or feedback you have receivedProof-read, proof-read, proof-read – Have another human read through your resume and cover letter because technology can lead you wrongConsider your short-term and long-term goals – While your short-term goal may be to get this job, keep in touch with people you have met throughout your career because you never know when one of those connections will lead to a future opportunityTo go deeper into this topic and to pre-order the ebook, visit our website - https://careeraftercovid.comYou’ll LearnPivoting back to the job huntTips for writing your CVHow to get the attention of recruitersPutting yourself in the recruiters’ shoes Resourceshttps://careeraftercovid.comhttps://facebook.com/careeraftercovidhttps://twitter.com/careerrockstarshttps://pinterest.com/careeraftercovidhttp://instagram.com/careeraftercovid

Is growing your business the furthest thing from your mind right now? Maybe it shouldn’t be. On this episode, Fleur and Kym discuss why now is a good time to pursue growth. If you are ready to grow your business, but just aren’t sure where to start, this episode is for you. You will be sure to walk away with a list of practical next steps, as well as the encouragement and motivation needed to pursue business growth.Don’t let the circumstances of COVID keep you paralysed from trying to grow your business. Instead, use this time as an opportunity for growth. You won’t regret listening to this episode full of practical advice. It will be good for you, and your business.You’ll LearnWhy Now is an Important Time to Grow Your BusinessPractical Ways to Grow Your BusinessHow to Treat Your Customers During this TimeWhich Platforms and Strategies May Be Most Effective for You in Growing Your BusinessWhat to Avoid As You Try to Grow Your BusinessResourceshttps://careeraftercovid.com/https://facebook.com/careeraftercovidhttps://twitter.com/careerpostcovidhttps://pinterest.com/careeraftercovidhttp://instagram.com/careeraftercovid

Have you spent lots of time on your business plan but just can’t seem to get to the point of launching? Or are you nearing launch and afraid you may forget something? You want to be sure to listen to this episode, as Fleur and Kym talk through the different aspects of launching your business. Their conversation will help you gain an understanding of how important your first one hundred days in business are, as well as give you a robust list of elements you want to have in place and pitfalls you need to avoid.Taking time to listen to this episode will prove worth it, as you walk away with more confidence and clarity about what you need to do for your launch to be successful. After listening, you will be that much closer to successfully launching your business.You’ll LearnWhy COVID-19 Presents New Opportunities to Launch a BusinessThe Importance of the First 100 Days of Your BusinessPractical ways to Launch SuccessfullyThe Necessity of a Budget When LaunchingWhich Elements to Focus on With Your Website and Customer ServiceMistakes to Avoid When LaunchingLegal Aspects to Consider Before You LaunchResourceshttps://careeraftercovid.com/https://facebook.com/careeraftercovidhttps://twitter.com/careerpostcovidhttp://instagram.com/careeraftercovid 

Career after COVID Podcast Episode 18: Prepare for business launchShout out to our friends, family members & listeners, who are in lockdown, to healthcare & frontline workers, as well as those doing it tough because they're in a disadvantaged or unhealthy living situationWhat's in this episodeBusiness planning and assessing your business ideaPreparing to launchWhy is it important to prepare a business plan? Planning your business enables you to:test the feasibility of your business ideaSecure funding and investmentHave an ongoing guide to operationsGive your business the best chance of successPre-launch to-do listAssess your business idea and business nameBuild your Business planChoose your business structureCheck your legal obligationsBuild a support teamCreate a budget and understand your financesWhat if you have too many ideas and can’t decide which one to focus on? Assess each idea based on the following criteria:Your skills, experience and passionBusiness-lifestyle fitDue diligence and market research for each idea, which we will discuss later onWhat are the various tools used to plan for a business?SWOTLean CanvasOthers?One page action planPitfalls to avoid when business planningUnrealistic financial projectionsOverpromises which may result in under-deliveryPoor market, competitor and customer research - lack of definition of target market and USPInconsistencies within plan - e.g. numbers don't add upAvoiding addressing weak pointsSummary and next stepsWebsite is live www.careeraftercovid.comCareer after COVID Book pre-sale now availableJoin Facebook group, Follow on Twitter, Instagram

Career after COVID-19 Podcast Episode 17: Is self employment right for me?Shout out to our Victorian friends and family members, who have gone back into lockdown, to healthcare and frontline workers, as well as those doing it tough because they're in a disadvantaged or unhealthy living situationWhat's in this episodeDeciding if running your own business is the right decision for youThis is not about assessing a business idea, that is in following episodesWhy is it important to consider self-employment at a time like this?Unemployment and underemployment levels are at all-time highs in most parts of the developed world, meaning many more applicants for each job availableThis crisis could turn into an opportunity to turn hardship into career and business successYou may never have this much time and space in your life to truly explore business opportunitiesHow to determine if self-employment is right for you?Use the range of self-assessment tools we discussed in previous episodes to see if you have the relevant traits. There's also a link in the show notes.Do you have relevant experience in the industry you’re considering entering?Do you thrive on challenges?Do you have the discipline and motivation to keep going when times are tough?Do you enjoy making and being responsible for your own decisions?Are you prepared to work long hours including weekends?Do you have sufficient personal savings or an alternative income to live off during the early stages of your business?If you have a family, do they understand that there may be less income and time available to spend with them while you are starting your business? Do they support this?Are you prepared to develop your skills and knowledge in areas that you will need to effectively run your business?Are you prepared to seek assistance from professional business advisers?Are you prepared to take the risk of not succeeding and losing all the money you have invested?Do you have the requisite skills?Financial management, marketing, sales customer service, communication and negotiation, leadership, project management and planning, delegation and time management, problem solving, networking.Pitfalls to avoid when assessing readiness for self-employmentSummary and next stepsJoin Facebook groupFollow us on TwitterVisit our website: careeraftercovid.comPre-order the Career after COVID Book

Shout out to our Victorian friends and family members, who are in lockdown, to healthcare and frontline workers, as well as those doing it tough because they're in a disadvantaged or unhealthy living situationWhat's in this episodeSpecial Guest: Sarah Allchurch, Principal of Allchurch Communications, which she founded in Perth in 2006, as a boutique investor relations and crisis comms companyWe'll be discussing how the corporate landscape has changed during COVID, hear about Sarah's personal journey as a leader in times of crisis and get some expert insights on the ways individuals can manage change and stressLet's hear a little from Sarah about her backgroundTraining and educationCareer path - from employee to business ownerWhat drove that change?Challenges setting up the business, quick wins?How did your background assist in setting up the business?What personal challenges did COVID throw your way?Observations of changes in corporate landscape pre-pandemic and now, in the midst of COVIDWhat did your day-to-day look like in the weeks after COVID became real in AustraliaObservations of individuals' behaviours and coping strategiesResilience of large vs small firmsObservations of start-up behaviour? Are laid off employees starting their own businesses?Any advice to aspiring PR professionals or generally for business owners from your experience and knowledge?How can listeners get in touch with you and your services? Summary and next stepsWebsite is now live - www.careeraftercovid.comBook is available for pre-sale at https://careeraftercovid.com/book Podcasting again next weekJoin Career Rockstars Facebook group, follow on Twitter and Instagram

In this episode, Fleur and Kym discuss how to find work that is meaningful and contributes something beyond yourself. Join the Career after COVID facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/149147196521571) or follow us on Twitter @careerpostcovid for more updates.

In this episode, Fleur and Kym discuss how to stay positive and build resilience to cope with the pressures of the pandemic and the recession. Shout out to our Victorian friends and family members, who have gone back into lockdown, to healthcare and frontline workers, as well as those doing it tough because they're in a disadvantaged or unhealthy living situationWhat's in this episodeWays to stay positive and mentally healthy during the pandemic and recessionNB: this is not professional psychological health advice and listeners should seek professional advice from their doctor or mental health care provider if they're feeling unwellBecoming or staying positive, building resilienceRick Hanson, author of the 2018 book, 'Resilient', has a simple saying: "Deal with the bad, turn to the good, take in the good"Slow down, get calm. Try not to stress about which way to calm down. Even making a cup of tea and staring into space for ten minutes helps.Positive morning routine - try not to look at phone first thing. Lie in bed, breathe deeply and smile.Assess what's going on around you, make a plan. Even if the plan is just for today.Self-preoccupation creates a lot of anxiety and stress. Taking care of other people reduces stress hormones in your own body. It protects your heart and strengthens your immune system.Because we are physically distant, we need to be empathetically close. Listen more deeply, pay more attention. Realise that other people are scared, too. Nurture your digital communities.ExerciseWalk away from negative conversations and situationsGratitudeSummary and next stepsCheck out the website https://www.careeraftercovid.comJoin the Career Rockstars facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerrockstars)Follow us on Instagram @careeraftercovid, Twitter @careerpostcovid or LinkedIn for more updates. 

In this episode, Fleur and Kym discuss the importance of innovation and new business ideas to the economic recovery after the pandemic. Join the Career after COVID facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/149147196521571) or follow us on Twitter @careerpostcovid for more updates.

Shout out to healthcare and frontline workers, as well as those doing it tough because they're in a disadvantaged or unhealthy living situationWhat's in this episodeLooking at the early research and predictions on which sectors are set to grow and boom after COVID.According to ING bank, 3.3m (employed and unemployed) Australians are seriously assessing their future career paths.New job titles that are emergingEconomic trends and industries with predicted upsidesImpact on agriculture, supply chains and transportationopportunities in mental healthhome life, e.g., cocooning, nestingReverse globalisationAn anxious societye-commercee-learninge-fitnessCybersecurityPlant-based foodDark kitchensNew job titlesDigital literacy coachExecutive creativity coachBlack swan risk managerMedical story-tellerSummary and next stepsJoin Facebook groupFollow on Twitter 

In this episode, Fleur and Kym outline ways to develop productive and useful habits, and how to break bad habits. Join the Career after COVID facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/149147196521571) or follow us on Twitter @careerpostcovid for more updates.

In this episode, Fleur and Kym provide top tips on surviving the 2020 recession and thriving in your career beyond the economic downturn. Join the Career after COVID facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/149147196521571) or follow us on Twitter @careerpostcovid for more updates.

In this episode, Fleur and Kym discuss some of the things that can hold you back from reaching your goals, and how to overcome them.Join the Career after COVID facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/149147196521571) or follow us on Twitter @careerpostcovid for more updates.

In this episode, Fleur and Kym outline their top tips for organising your home and work life during the recession. Join the Career after COVID facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/149147196521571) or follow us on Twitter @careerpostcovid for more updates.

In this episode, Fleur and Kym outline their top 12 tips for earning extra income while you're unemployed or underemployed during the recession. Join the Career after COVID facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/149147196521571) or follow us on Twitter @careerpostcovid for more updates.

In this episode, Fleur and Kym provide tips on using LinkedIn to extend professional networks, open up career opportunities and grow your business.Join the Career after COVID facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/149147196521571) or follow us on Twitter @careerpostcovid for more updates.

In this episode, Fleur and Kym explore the recently-announced subsidised university short courses for Australians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Join the Career after COVID facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/149147196521571) or follow us on Twitter @careerpostcovid for more updates.

In this episode, Fleur and Kym explore some market research tools and online business ideas could lead you on the path to self-employment and business success. Join the Career after COVID facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/149147196521571) or follow us on Twitter @careerpostcovid for more updates.

In this episode, Fleur and Kym explore some of the key questions to ask yourself to discern which of your key skills, experiences and qualifications could lead you on the path to self-employment and business success. Join the Career after COVID facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/149147196521571) or follow us on Twitter @careerpostcovid for more updates.

In this episode, Fleur and Kym discuss their approaches to discovering their values and dream jobs, and Kym starts the process of developing skills to get her where she wants to be, including an online short course.Join the Career after COVID facebook group or follow us on Twitter @careerpostcovid for more updates.

Episode OneCareer Coach Fleur Hull and Entrepreneurship Strategist Kym Kraljevic introduce themselves, tell their career stories and discuss how the coronavirus pandemic has left them both unemployed after decades of successful work experience. They talk about coping with changes to their professional and personal lives, starting to set goals for their time in isolation and being kind to themselves and others. Their top tips for enhancing your mindset and building resilience during COVID:getting real and accepting the reality of your circumstancesmarking transitions, celebrating little wins and allowing yourself to grieve what is lostfinding purpose in what you are doing and what you might plan to dodemonstrating gratitude for the goodness in your lifefacing your fearsaccepting help and advice from those that care about you, and, if necessary, professional advisersundertaking self-care activities and keeping an eye on your physical and mental healthengaging with humour and light-hearted funYou’ll LearnWhat to do when you first lose your jobThat you're not alone and there are many support networks availableResourceshttps://careeraftercovid.comhttps://facebook.com/careeraftercovidhttps://twitter.com/careerrockstarshttps://pinterest.com/careeraftercovidhttp://instagram.com/careeraftercovidJoin the Career after COVID "Career Rockstars" Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/149147196521571/