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Jennifer Hill will interview guests weekly who are considered experts in the field of job hunting and interviewing. She will discuss real life issues that people have faced when navigating the path to finding their dream jobs. Jennifer will offer a variety of resources to job seekers during each sho…

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    October 26, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 55:00


    Common Career Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 55:00


    Common Career Questions: Bonus Episode Brandon Maslan answers commonly asked career questions from individuals at all stages of their careers. He provides insights on questions such as how to ask for a raise and/or promotion to how to get your resume recognized by recruiters. His insights included the importance of building your network, being clear on what you don't want in your next career step, and how to answer the question of why you are looking for a job.

    Combatting Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 55:00


    Combatting Burnout Talk less and listen more. First and foremost listen to yourself and what your body is telling you even if your mind is trying to push you harder. This was one of many powerful insights by Elizabeth Rosenberg, Founder of the appropriately named, Good Advice Company, who joined Jennifer Hill and Brandon Maslan to share her good advice. She shared that after winding up in the hospital she finally got healthy and started listening to herself. We so often put too much pressure on ourselves and the best thing for our careers is to take it easy so we can go harder later. Finally, she shared a great tip for starting meetings by asking others to check in on a scale of 1-5 on how they are doing mentally today and then adjusting your approach to meet them where they are. Be sure to check in with yourself on that same scale and if needed share with others where you are.

    Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 55:00


    Communication Jennifer Hill and Brandon Maslan discussed the importance of clear, authentic, and concise communication in one's career. When you are excited and passionate it is easier to elicit that same reaction in a listener. Be sure to ask questions about how a person is doing on that day and what matters most to them. We all have the ability to better understand one another, we just have to be willing to be authentic. In seeking to be understood you should always seek to first understand.

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    Impostor Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 55:00


    Impostor Syndrome Jennifer Hill and Brandon Maslan delved into why Impostor Syndrome is linked to one's success. When your doubt is the loudest it can show up in interviews and in fact, often results in you not putting yourself up for promotions or raises. By naming the ways you sabotage yourself, you are able to stop it. This can be done by reaching out to others for support and discovering how you help them. At the end of the day, you are ready for the job before you think you are ready. Be confident about what you bring and be excited about it, then talk about that in interviews internally and externally. Then you will conquer your impostor!

    Command your destiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 55:00


    Command your destiny Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill interview world renowned celebrity vocal coach, Arthur Samuel Joseph, about his Vocal Awareness work. Arthur shares the importance of creating a "Persona Statement," which encompasses how you believe you are currently perceived, as well as how you want to be known. He walks Brandon through an exercise called a "Conscious Loving Breath (CLB)" and the phrase "I am an extraordinary human." Arthur emphasizes the importance of being one's Self in all situations in life, and explains these tools are access to that. Arthur also touches on another Vocal Awareness principle, "Loving and Letting Go." Arthur and Jennifer discuss the importance of telling yourself "I love you" in the mirror every day. https://vocalawareness.com/yes/ Arthur's education- a combined major of music, philosophy and psychology has served as the foundation for his now 57+ plus years of teaching and coaching. With the creation of the Vocal Awareness® proprietary teaching method, Arthur has worked with thousands of actors, singers, politicians, broadcasters, business leaders, multi-national corporations, and countless others who have all recognized the significance of Empowerment Through Voice.

    7 steps to six figures

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 55:00


    7 steps to six figures Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill speak with award-winning digital marketer and Founder of the Executive Edge program, Johnny Walker. In the episode he shares 7-steps to six figure success. Johnny suggests that it is important to choose your boss, rather than waiting to be chosen. From there, he focuses on messaging/pitching as well as distribution (ie. LinkedIn/Hiring Managers/Networking). Johnny offers helpful tips on how to negotiate job offers as well as raises, and how to harness the power of the "Buyer's Journey." Finally, he advocates to know your outcome before you start the interview. Be clear on how you want it to go. Free Executive Job Seeking Accelerator starting 27th Sep: go.theexecedge.com/challenge Free LinkedIn optimisation Masterclass 23rd September: prize.theexecedge.com/lp/119010/LinkedIn FREE 7 Steps ebook: go.theexecedge.com/7stepsto6figures Join Free Executive Edge Job Seekers Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/theexecutiveedgejobseekersgroup Jennifer K. Hill's new program: vocalawareness.com/yes/ discount code: INTRO20

    Michelangelo Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 55:00


    Michelangelo Mindset with Dr. Mark Goulston Best-selling author, psychiatrist, speaker and thought leader, Dr. Mark Goulston, joins Jennifer K. Hill and Brandon Maslan to close out the month focused on increasing emotional intelligence. Dr. Goulston begins the show by sharing about the idea of self-discovered urgency, and his new Michelangelo Mindset. He explains that our goal is to see the good in others and ourselves. Dr. Goulston emphasizes how important listening is and that it is valuable to listen for something rather than just listening to someone. https://michelangelomindset.com/contact-us/

    Accountability

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 55:00


    Accountability Brandon Maslan and Jennifer Hill were joined by Stephan Stubbins who is a transformative coach and whose background includes being on Broadway and co-creating a theatre company called Transcendence Theatre. He shared his inspiring takes on emotional intelligence and self-regulation to achieve one's goal of getting THE job of their dreams. He discussed the importance of seeking out the right environment. One of his mantras is that which I am seeking is also seeking me. What do Curious George and Albert Einstein have in common? Well, an insatiable curiosity of course. His suggestion in interviews was to get curious about the interviewer and find out what their passions are as a way to foster immediate connection and value. Tips on the regulation of yourself to achieve your goals were blocking time, creating a list of intentions that are ranked from most important to the least, and finding the tools that work for you. Finally, he recommended having an accountability partner as well as a great coach, which are all too often one and the same! For more information on Stephan's transformative coaching, newsletter, and to hear him and his incredibly talented wife perform click on the links below: Sign up for a free coaching strategy session with Stephan at www.StephanStubbins.com Sign up for Stephan's short, sweet, creative, and upbeat weekly newsletter Stephan Stubbins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanstubbins/ Unchained Melody featuring Stephan Stubbins and Libby Servais: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk86KmIrVoM

    Appreciation at Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 55:00


    Appreciation at Work Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill speak with best-selling author, speaker and thought-leader Dr. Paul White about how appreciation can make us better employees and managers. Dr. White emphasizes the importances of pausing and listening, as well as understanding what a person's preferred method is for being appreciated {i.e. Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts/Services, Gifts (not including bonus or salary), Physical Touch (such as a high five)}. He suggests that the best way to appreciate someone is by using their name and appreciating them for something specific (if they prefer words of affirmation), and we honor not just what people do at work, but also what they do outside of work. One of the most important things that Dr. White says to do when we are spending time with others via Zoom or in person is to make eye contact, smile, address them by name and to connect in a meaningful way that has the other person feel seen, heard and known. https://www.appreciationatwork.com/

    EQ = Employability, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 55:00


    EQ = Employability: Self-awareness Part 2 Jennifer Hill and Brandon Maslan discussed the vitalness of self-awareness in landing your dream job, keeping it, and being the best you can be in your career and your life. They shared that the more you look within the more you become aware of your impact on others. Those who seek to put others down often lack self-awareness and blame others for their shortcomings. To succeed in a career, being aware of how you impact others and constantly growing to be the best version of yourself is key. Remember if you fail today, you can recover, learn, and you will win tomorrow! If you're being hard on yourself Jennifer suggested beginning your day with this meditation reminder to have more self-compassion and then you can have the impact you seek to have. https://insighttimer.com/lisaabramson/guided-meditations/five-minutes-of-self-compassion

    EQ=Employability

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 55:00


    Self Awareness: EQ=Employability Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill kick off a month-long series on Emotional Intelligence by discussing how self awareness=employability. Hill mentions the Drama Triangle and how one way to become self aware is through being accountable. They offer tools for bringing EQ to the interview process by clearly communicating what one's needs and expectations are. Hill also shares how to use "proactive confrontation" to see if someone is able to receive what you are about to share with them. Maslan suggests that we have to let go of who we were to become who we want to be.

    The Future of Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 55:00


    The Future of Work: Agility, Communication and Leadership Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill speak with futurist and best-selling author, Alexandra Levit, about the future of work. Alex shares that the leader of the future will need to be someone who is agile and that the old hierarchical strategy is becoming extinct. She also discusses that a mature attitude and a willingness to be vulnerable is critical for the leaders of the future. She explains that what matters to Generation Z and Millennials is going to differ from that of Baby Boomers and Gen Xers. She goes on to say that the more stagnant companies and leaders will not survive in this new frontier. The future of work, Alex says, is going to require continuous learning and curiosity. She suggests that the hybrid workforce, with employees being able to spend part of their time working from home and part of their time working in the office, will be the way of the future. https://alexandralevit.com/about-alexandra-and-inspiration-work

    Flow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 55:00


    Flow - Why it matters and how to get it Kelly Ceynowa, Learning and Development Expert, Career Growth Coach, and all-around inspiring human joined Jennifer and Brandon on this week's show. She shared her tips on how we can get unstuck and into the flow of our lives and careers. When we are in our flow others want to be in it with us. She suggested engaging in real conversations with our friends, colleagues, and employees where we talk about true emotions. Every morning start your day by making a list of professional and personal actions you will take that day. Don't be afraid to fall short, as we are all having some fear these days but fear can lead to anger. Finally, you are not alone, and be sure to find accountability partners to help you get to your next level. Feel free to email Kelly for more insights at kellyceynowa@gmail.com.

    Silencing the Inner Critic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 55:00


    Insecurity: Silencing the Inner Critic Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill explore the idea of self-worth and how to silence our inner critic. Maslan offers a technique for exploring and embracing one's super powers. Hill suggests using positive affirmations to pivot from self-doubt to confidence. They offer tools for being able to ace an interview, as well as how to gain the promotion or salary increase that one is seeking. They also emphasize the importance of understanding "why" you want something, and how to value what you bring to your career.

    Toxic Environments Can Lead To Healthy Outcomes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 55:00


    Toxic Environments Can Lead To Healthy Outcomes Jennifer K. Hill and Brandon Maslan discuss what makes a toxic environment and offer tips for coping with them. They discuss various types of toxic personalities and how shifting one's stance or perspective can shift the perceived toxicity. Hill emphasizes that creating healthy boundaries is the key to enduring a toxic environment or individual. Maslan explains that the more you build yourself up the less likely you are to be broken down by those who might seek to cause harm. Ultimately, it is important to know that even environments that may feel detrimental to our egos can still serve a purpose of confidence building, the key is to leave before they can do any permanent damage. To quote Nelson Mandella, “You are the captain of your fate."

    Be Desirable, By Being You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 55:00


    Be Desirable, By Being You Jennifer K. Hill and Brandon Maslan were joined this week by, Daniel Lafleur, EVP/GMM, Head Merchant at Calvin Klein a PVH Company. She is the ultimate team captain and all-around player, who gets people on the court and lets them shine. She shares "Give people feedback with the true goal of helping them and they will receive whatever you tell them." Jennifer talked about bringing conscious awareness to your work and life. She emphasizes the importance of finding your own unique way to help people. They also discuss when it is a good time to use "I" and when it is important to use "We" or "Our." One take-away from the show is to be the most desirable version of yourself, which is the most authentic version of yourself and the most in service to others.

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    Authenticity=Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 55:00


    Authenticity=Success Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill explore how authenticity is the easiest and best way to create greater, as well as longer lasting success personally and professionally. They focus on ways to discover your authentic self and how to show up consistently as that person and professional. Hill shares that going through challenges that may test us, can also be an access to discovering who we really are and where our strengths lie. They emphasize that our struggles help us become better versions of ourselves.

    Storytelling Tips From A Hollywood Screenwriter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 55:00


    Storytelling Tips From A Hollywood Screenwriter Brandon Maslan and Jennifer Hill were joined by Hollywood screenwriter, master storyteller, and story creation consultant, Justin Sternberg. He shared that every story should have 4 beats; who you were, the inciting incident, path to success, and who you are now. The key to a great story is writing and speaking of what you feel rather than what you experienced. You must understand the point of the story you are telling so that the listener can as well. Rather than telling an interviewer, you are creative you should tell a story about how you acted creatively in the past.

    Leaping towards your destiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 55:00


    Leaping towards your destiny Jennifer K. Hill and Brandon Maslan interview best-selling author, Aliénor Salmon, about her new book "Finding Rhythm." She shares about the journey that inspired her to leave her dream job at the UN to dance throughout Latin America. Aliénor also discusses how to increase confidence and embrace the power of self expression in one's career. She encourages us to explore why we often feel ashamed to be ourselves and suggests that each of us asks ourselves the following question:"If you could do ANYTHING without worry of time or money, what would you do?" https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Rhythm-International-Dance-Journey-ebook

    Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 55:00


    Confidence Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill explore the idea of confidence and how we can harness our inner superhero before any interview or important meeting. They discuss how having confidence is the key to rising in your career and having a positive impact. Maslan shares tips from Amy Cuddy's book "Presence," and Hill shares exercises from celebrity vocal coach, Arthur Samuel Joseph. Maslan and Hill also explore how our environment directly impacts our confidence or lack thereof.

    The Future of Job Hunting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 55:00


    The Future of Job Hunting Jennifer K. Hill and Brandon Maslan speak with COO of Job.com, Bill Klehm, about the future of job hunting. Klehm emphasizes that it is important for job seekers to have a plan. Klehm also suggests that entrepreneurship can be building your own brand within a company. He mentions that we all want to be respected and valued, and it is a company's job to be socially responsible and create an environment where people want to come to work and stay.

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    Should I stay or should I go now?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 55:00


    Should I stay or should I go now? Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill spoke with Jennifer Kohl, Executive Director of Integrated Media at VMLY&R, about how to stay in a job and continue to thrive in the same company or when it is time to leave. She compared it to making a great cake where you are, finding the ingredients within an organization to create the best career possible. Here is the key, if people are positively valued then they will stay and if they add positive value they will rise. Having a purpose and helping others find theirs is key as well. Finally, have a check-in list with people with whom you haven't connected within a while, you never know what insights they can give and how you can help them.

    Dear Chairwoman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 55:00


    Dear Chairwoman - The Keys To Getting On A Board Brandon and Jennifer were joined by Rika Nakazawa, author of "Dear Chairwoman: Letters From Today's Trailblazing Women Board Leaders To The Fearless Directors of Tomorrow", who talked about the ways more women can get onto Corporate Boards. She talked about the importance of knowing your brand, having the confidence to share it, and finally knowing the right people to help. She talked about her brilliant book and key takeaways from it. They also covered the importance of being clear on why you want to join a Board, how Non-Profit Board seats can lead to For-Profit Board Seats, and the power of just saying yes.

    Do's and Don'ts of Working with Recruiters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 55:00


    Do's and Don'ts of Working with Recruiters In this episode, co-hosts Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill offer suggestions regarding how to be effective when working with agency and in-house recruiters. They discuss the do's and dont's of working with recruiters. They mention that it is important always to listen to the recruiter and to communicate clearly what you are looking for, as well as to clarify expectations with your recruiter. They also emphasize to be accountable and reliable throughout the process. One of the most valuable things that a job seeker can do to create a successful and harmonious relationship with their recruiters is to find ways to help recruiters find the right candidate, and when you do, they will help you find the right job. Everything is about harmony!

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    Tips From a Tech Recruiter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 55:00


    Tips From a Tech Recruiter Founder of Fabric Staffing, Rory Bebbington, joins Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill to offer advice on how to best work with a recruiter and how to break into the tech industry. Rory also offers suggestions for learning technology. He emphasizes that the key to success in an interview is great listening and being 100% honest.

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    Your Genuine Worth is Priceless

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 55:00


    Your Genuine Worth is Priceless Jennifer K. Hill and Brandon Maslan speak with leading thought leader on money consciousness and author of "Love Money, Money Loves You," Sarah McCrum. She focuses on pivoting to your worth, and discusses tips for negotiating. She emphasizes that the place to start when connecting to increasing one's prosperity begins with you. Sarah also offers tips on negotiating, and explains that genuine value is what is most important.

    Organized Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 55:00


    ***WARNING: This episode contain strong language*** Organized Hustle Show hosts Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill are joined by best-selling author, Jeffrey Gitomer. Gitomer shares tips from his latest book based on principles from Napoleon Hill, including utilizing concentration and imagination to make one's dreams come true. He also emphasizes the importance of "organized hustle" and how he plans his day the night before to be sure he never misses a beat. Gitomer shares the secret to success in interviewing is to focus on where you can make an impact. Jeffrey Gitomer is the author of 15 best-selling books. He’s a creative, on-the-edge, writer and speaker whose expertise on sales, customer loyalty, and personal development is world renowned. Known for presentations, seminars, and keynote addresses that are funny, insightful, in your face, real world, off the wall, and on the money. Given exclusive access to the archives of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, his most recent book is called Truthful Living: The First Writings of Napoleon Hill. It is the very foundation of Napoleon Hill’s self-help legacy: his long-lost original notes, letters, and lectures—now compiled, edited, and annotated for the modern reader. Jeffrey gives his audience information they can take out in the street one minute after the seminar is over and turn it into money. His podcast Sell or Die, with co-host Jennifer Gluckow, gets over 100,000 downloads a month. Jeffrey was inducted into the National Speaker Association’s Speaker Hall of Fame. He is the King of Sales.

    Trust: It is earned not given

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 55:00


    Trust: It is earned not given Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill were joined by best-selling author and Chief Human Resources Officer, Paul Falcone. They discuss the idea of trust and how to earn it, and utilize it to build a lasting and successful career. Paul discusses how to earn good references, and what to do if you have burned a bridge. Paul also shares what makes a great leader and how a person can be a great leader in business. He shares ways to deepen connections and navigate your way through the business world.

    Attitude Determines Your Career Altitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 55:00


    Attitude Determines Your Career Altitude Kristin Major, SVP of HR at Aruba (an HPE company) has gone from law firms to being an in-house legal leader to the field of HR. She joined the show to share her wisdom on all things people and how to get further in your career. She brought it all back to having the right attitude as a key to success. That attitude is one of excitement, passion for the organization, and being willing to take on the tasks you are asked to do with a positive approach and vigor. She also pointed out the importance of trust, honesty, and supporting the employee's work as well as their life as keys to a great culture. When you interview at a new company be sure to share what it is about the mission of the company that appeals to you. For a company to be truly excited about hiring you, you need to show you are excited about being hired by them.

    Building Relationships and Seeing Opportunities Not Roadblocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 55:00


    Building Relationships and Seeing Opportunities Not Roadblocks Brandon and Jennifer were joined by the incredible, Robin Eletto who is the Chief People Officer at Fanatics, which is the worldwide leader in licensed sportswear, equipment, and merchandise. She shared her insights on the importance of establishing and maintaining relationships throughout your career to get hired and find new opportunities within your organization. Her approach to a joyful career is rooted in never seeing anything as a roadblock and every step along the way as an opportunity to do something new. Be sure to ask for the time of people you admire and to always be agile in your career as your agility will create a positive impact.

    Negotiation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 55:00


    Negotiation: Know Your Value and Your Company Should Too Jennifer and Brandon were joined by the Chief People Officer of Godiva Chocolatier, Amy Zuckerman. She shared some incredible tips on how to negotiate to get the job you desire and the value you want. Ultimately, she shared a great career all comes down to passion. You should be passionate about where you work and who you work with. If you are excited then a company will be too. Negotiate for what matters most to you and discover what matters most to who you are negotiating with. Amy shared tips on getting hired, why people get fired (hint: it's never almost never a surprise), and how to get promoted as well. This is the first in a series of Chief People/Human Resource Officers interviews.

    Career Transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 55:00


    The End Is Your New Beginning: Career Transition Jennifer and Brandon were joined by Mike Myles, a creative ally in the world of entertainment. He has worked in the entertainment industry for close to three decades most recently with CBS Interactive working on such shows as Big Brother, Amazing Race, Big Bang Theory and helping to put on The Grammys. He gave great insights on how and when to leave your job and where to go next. His suggestions were to stay curious and follow that curiosity. Let go of what no longer serves you to find something 100 times better. Finally, the action item was to discover, and write down your values while aligning the work you do to those values.

    Inventive Ways to Find your Dream Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 55:00


    Inventive Ways to Find your Dream Job In this episode Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill explore lesser known methods for getting hired and discovering one's purpose. They suggest using informational interviews as a tool, along with researching new people and companies to connect with. Hill also recommends becoming an expert in your field by writing a blog, a book or a white paper and doing so by leveraging interviews with leaders in the industry and developing meaningful connections. Maslan reminds people that it is not always the first connections that get you the job, but the two connections down the line that do.

    Perfect Pitch, it all Depends on the Audience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 55:00


    Perfect Pitch, it all Depends on the Audience Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill explore how to deliver the "perfect pitch" in an interview. They discuss the importance of authenticity, as well as being able to read the audience. They emphasize how important it is to practice your pitch, and to tie in your compelling personal stories to that pitch. Tips of the week: Practice, Practice, Practice Tailor your pitch Turn to hope, not fear

    The Keys to Success in an Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 55:00


    Tough Questions and Easy Answers: The Keys to Success in an Interview Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill conduct a mock interview with an active executive job seeker in the legal industry named Jean. Maslan and Hill ask tough questions ranging from why Jean left her last position, to what her biggest weakness is and what the most challenging situation was that she has encountered and how she handled it. Throughout the mock interview, Maslan and Hill offer live coaching and also incorporate feedback from questions the audience has.

    Interview Tips: Rule #1 be Honest

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 55:00


    Interview Tips: Rule #1 be Honest Jennifer K. Hill and Brandon Maslan discuss how to prepare for a job interview and focus on using honesty to leave a strong impression. Other suggestions from the episode include: Be authentically yourself Practice your interviews Do your research Dress for success Do Amy Cuddy's power poses Say what you are going to do next/the value you will add to the organization Ask great questions

    Getting Noticed: Resume and Cover Letter Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 55:00


    Getting Noticed: Resume and Cover Letter Tips Jennifer and Brandon discussed the importance of having a great resume and cover letter. They were joined by entertainment industry leader Chris Surette who has worked on projects ranging from The Grammys to Star Trek: Picard. He shared tips and pointers on the importance of writing a resume letter that conveys passion and expertise. This week they asked their audience to create a template resume that they can tailor based on whichever job they apply to specific needs. They asked their audience to look at various job descriptions online to see what kind of words and descriptions are being used for the jobs they want. Finally, Jennifer suggested applying to ten jobs, and if you get 3 responses for an interview to leave it alone but if you get 1 or none be sure to continue to tweak it and perhaps work with a professional resume writer.

    "Leveraging LinkedIn"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 55:00


    Leveraging LinkedIn to build your Professional Brand and Get Hired Social media strategist and expert, Maria Bereket, joins Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill to discuss social media strategies for LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. She emphasizes using LinkedIn for job hunting, since during the pandemic recruiters use LinkedIn as their primary recruiting tool and source for finding candidates. Bereket suggests using the other social media sites to network. Exercise/Action step from the show: Bereket recommends looking up job descriptions and utilizing those key words to incorporate into your own LinkedIn profile to capture your ideal employer's attention.

    "Networking: It is still the number one way to land your dream job"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 55:00


    Networking: It is still the number one way to land your dream job Jennifer and Brandon went back to their origins from their first-ever collaboration to talk about a topic that never gets old and only grows in importance, networking. This is perhaps even more important today as the world has gone more virtual than ever before. They provide clear tips, stories, and insights on how you can expand your network, where you can network, and how best to network in order to achieve a successful result. Networking should be mutually beneficial for both parties and in this episode the hosts talk about ways to make that possible. The exercise the hosts want you to take is: Write down the problem that you solve, and the group of people you solve it for and the time frame you solve that problem in. Then reach out to 5 of your closest connections and ask who they know in their network that you should be talking to.

    "Ask Questions and Build Connections"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 55:00


    "Ask Questions and Build Connections" Jennifer Hill and Brandon Maslan were joined by Chris Schembra the bestselling author of "Gratitude and Pasta: The Secret Sauce for Human Connection" and the Founder + Chief Question Asker of 7:47, an advisory firm that helps companies give the GIFT of community and belonging. His passion for connection and gratitude was truly transparent in the show. We ask our audience to do three exercises following this show: 1. Reach out to at least one person you haven't spoken to in over three years that you would like to reconnect with. 2. Share your "why" and purpose of the work you are doing now or the work you want to do in the future. 3. ASK THE QUESTION: "If you could give credit or thanks to one person in your life that you don't give enough credit or thanks to who would that be?" Learn more about Chris here and be sure to express your gratitude while fostering connection: 747club.org

    "Positive Mindset = Greater Success in 2021"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 55:00


    Positive Mindset = Greater Success in 2021 Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill start off 2021 by exploring how we need to mentally prepare to look for a new job and to interview. They discuss the pitfalls that people can find themselves in when beginning a job search. Additionally, they provide tips and tools to prevent those setbacks. In every episode of this special 3-month series, they will end with an exercise that can be immediately applied to allow someone to land the job they desire. In this episode, they share the "Power of 3" exercise: thecloroxcompany.com/blog/professional-brand/

    "Why overcome fear when you can use it?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 55:00


    Why overcome fear when you can use it? Jennifer K. Hill and Brandon Maslan are joined by Guryan Tighe the founder of Fourage. She shares her insights on overcoming fear and using it forge new and deeper connections. They suggest diving into your fears and dancing with them. fourage.io/about A few of her insights include: -Your values are your purpose and action -Fear can drive deeper1 connection -Our “Why” is bigger than “I” -Authenticity should be part of every job description -Connect to gratitude to move through fears

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    "Manifest the 2021 of your dreams"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 55:00


    Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill speak with the co-founder of The Transcendence Theater Company, Amy Miller. They discuss how to manifest the 2021 of your dreams using practical tools. Amy offers the three following take-aways to step into 2021 ready to embrace receiving everything you want personally and professionally: 1. Take 4 deep breaths to be more present 2. Go on your "magic walk" and feel what it feels like if everything you want in 2021 has come through. Feel how you want to be (dream/have gratitude!). 3. Get out your journal, and write down what is important in your life, what connections and people are most important to you. transcendencetheatre.org

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    "Compassion Is Vital In Work and Life"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 55:00


    Compassion Is Vital In Work and Life This week Jennifer and Brandon were joined by Dr. Nate Regier, a compassion expert and author of two transformative books on the subject, "Seeing People Through" and "Conflict Without Casualties." He shared some key takeaways on how we can approach compassion to others and ourselves in our lives as well as our careers: Join others and allow if not encourage them to suffer. Yet give that suffering purpose by asking where are you going together so they can heal? Compassion without accountability = Nowhere. Accountability without compassion = Alienation. You can choose the emotion not the situation. Compassionate accountability partners matter.

    "The Year of the PIVOT"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 55:00


    The Year of the PIVOT Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill discuss how 2020 was the year of the PIVOT for organizations and job seekers alike. Hill suggests to PIVOT toward the positive in 2021 using: Passion Innovation Valor Openness Tenacity They emphasize the importance of having an “accountability buddy” to help you achieve this pivot. Hill and Maslan also offer a tool to help you design your pivot in 2021.

    "The Importance of Impact vs Intent"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 55:00


    The Importance of Impact vs Intent Catrice Monson joined Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill to talk about the importance of being authentic, accountable, and uniquely yourself, and how that is vital to increasing diversity and inclusion. Catrice has devoted the last two decades to the entertainment industry and helping them be better to their employees, as well as being a more diverse and inclusive landscape. Here are our takeaways: You need people in your life to hold you accountable Do the thing that is most challenging Make sustainable long-term goals for more diversity and inclusion in your organization Be a mentor The power of one is strong Be aware of your impact more than your intent Say sorry when possible and it is always possible Make space at your the table for other diverse voices The health of an organization is based on how safe people feel sharing ideas, which leads to innovation Be quirky

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    "Your Difference Is Your Value"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 55:00


    Your Difference Is Your Value Jennifer K Hill and Brandon Maslan were joined by Mandy Bynum McLaughlin to discuss why people should bring forth their unique value always, and how organizations should value those differences. A company's leadership that values diversity, inclusion and belonging is a successful company. Our takeaways were: -Be a part of a group of movement within your organization to meet more people and discover new opportunities. -Inclusion comes from the top. -Ask yourself a time you felt like the “other” ? -Doing things differently equals success. -If you are in the room, bring it. -In interviews, bring your full self as early as you can. -Your diversity is your value.

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    "Millenials are Amazing and Your Company Can Be Too"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 55:00


    Millenials are Amazing and Your Company Can Be Too Dr. Julia Ivy of Northeastern University joins Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill for a “Get Yourself the Job” show focused on inter generational workplaces. The takeaways: Bring your whole self and companies need to hire the whole self. Find synchronicity with one another Share your passion Be proactive in your outreach Listen with empathy and share what you have learned about an organization Develop trust Make an impact and go somewhere you can thrive in the community Build your employees a bigger sandbox and give them ownership Rock your individuality as that is what helps collective win

    "Allyship in the workplace"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 55:00


    Allyship in the workplace Jennifer Hill and Brandon Maslan were joined by two very "good guys" David Smith and Brad Johnson to discuss allyship and sponsorship in the workplace. They are best selling co-authors of the books Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women and Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies For Women In The Workplace. Workplaceallies.com The key takeaways were: 1) Share your social capital 2) Establish trust with those you seek to be in support of 3) A sense of humility matters 4) Mentor up programs work j5) The more we interact the more me like each other 6) Practice the art of “I don’t know” 7) Allyship is not self-defined, those you seek to be an ally will let you know if you are one. 8) If you are in a position to do so, sponsor others 9) Stretch opportunities are critical to career growth 5) Toss the mic in a meeting to a colleague whose voice needs to be heard

    The Two "R's"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 55:00


    The Two "R's": Why Relationships and Reputation matter Patty Dingle, Head of diversity BNY Mellon, Americas. Patty joins Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill for 'Get Yourself the Job' to discuss the importance of relationships and one's reputation to thrive in our careers. The top 10 key take-aways for this show include: 1. Access is key 2. Keep in touch and keep relationships strong 3. Always pay it back 4. Find your tribe that includes you 5. An environment must be safe for all voices to be heard 6. Leaders need to be vulnerable 7. Listen to everyone as if they are wise 8. Admit mistakes and share credit, as well as always listen deeply 9. Belonging is when voices are heard and valued 10. Go where you can have an impact

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