Opportunity Unknown

What do you do if you have a gap in your resume? What do you say if you didn't work much during the pandemic? Randa and Anika share tips to telling your career story, gaps and all, in this episode!    To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co    Produced by Casey Johnson Don't forget to rate & subscribe!

Randa and Anika discuss the importance of digital wellness in a time where social media rules all.    To stay up to date on everything OU, check out our website at opportunityunknown.co Produced by Casey Johnson

While ‘The Great Resignation' sweeps the nation, Randa and Anika share their thoughts on the record breaking labor shortage.    To stay up to date on everything OU, check out our website at opportunityunknown.co Produced by Casey Johnson

What exactly is a mentor? How can mentors help your career? Learn more in this conversation with Randa and Anika!   To stay up to date on everything OU, please check out our website at opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

After a LONG intermission, Randa and Anika are back for Season 2 of the Opportunity Unknown Podcast. Get ready for more laughs, guests, and career advice!   To stay up to date on everything OU, please check out our website at opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

In this episode Randa and Anika celebrate the year anniversary of starting the Opportunity Unknown Podcast! From sharing their job hunting stories from early in the pandemic to interviewing 25 incredible guests to growing a supportive community, they’re reminiscing about it all!   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

In this episode Randa and Anika chat with Dr. Christie Kederian about how the Class of 2021 can prioritize their mental health and set the right kind of expectations for their  job hunts and careers. Dr. Kederian is an nationally renowned relationship expert who specializes in helping clients create lives they love and find love they deserve.  She is a "Triple Trojan" receiving her Bachelor's, Master's & doctoral degree at the University of Southern California in Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy.      To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co  To learn more about Randa visit randahinton.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

In this episode Randa and Anika chat about their own experiences from graduating at the height of the pandemic and the lessons we learned while job hunting. They provide the class of 2021 a few tips and tricks to graduating in uncertain times.    To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co  To learn more about Randa visit randahinton.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

In this episode Randa and Anika share personal stories of professional rejection, how it shaped their careers and all the tips you need to let rejection roll off of you!   For more of our resources check opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

In this episode Randa and Anika define workplace stress and anxiety, help you identify it, share what causes it and give you steps to fix it. Definition by: verywellmind.com Identification by: @theanxietyhealer https://www.instagram.com/p/CKHJxhcDkhp/?igshid=1ap7x3hna7p3o Causes by: @hercareerdoctor https://www.instagram.com/p/CNvAdRglQZc/?igshid=135h200c0lp41 For more of our resources check opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat with Matt Prince, the lead Public Relations and Brand Experience Sr. Manager for Taco Bell and founder of Net Net Synergy, about building careers with meaning and relationships. Matt’s work includes developing the The Taco Bell Hotel, Taco Bell Weddings, Taco Bell Beer, and more! Recently he founded Net Net Synergy, a free resource site providing virtual mentorships, job posting and resources to students and young professionals entering PR & marketing during the pandemic.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co  To learn more about Randa visit randahinton.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat with Caroline Rende, graduate career adviser at Harvard, about interviewing best practices. Learn about how to answer behavioral questions, what to do if you get a question you were not expecting and how to talk about your experiences if your skill set doesn’t exactly match the job description.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co  To learn more about Randa visit randahinton.co   Produced by Casey Johnson  

Randa and Anika unpack all they’ve learned from the amazing guests that came on the podcast during Black History Month & Women’s History Month.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co To learn more about Randa visit randahinton.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat about their virtual onboarding experiences and provide tips on how to navigate those first few weeks as a remote new hire.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co  To learn more about Randa visit randahinton.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat with Tiffany Cheung about manifesting success, tapping into human design, and building intentional brands. Tiffany was named as one of Yahoo! Finance’s Top Social Media Coaches in 2020. She is a business activation coach, digital entrepreneur, published author and host of the Social Reset Podcast.    To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co To learn more about Randa visit randahinton.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat with Dr. Tega Edwin, award-winning career coach & founder of Her Career Doctor, about the five types of impostor syndrome, how to identify them, and how it ties into workplace wellness. Dr. Edwin is a licensed professional counselor, a nationally certified counselor, and a certified salary negotiation facilitator. (Tega informed us in advance of our recording that she prefers to be called by her name and not title, therefore, we refer to her by first name in the episode.)   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson    

Randa and Anika chat with Kristie Tacey, winemaker and founder of Tessier Winery. Kristie started her career as a research scientist and worked on the Human Genome project. She later pivoted and started her own wine label in 2009.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co. To learn more about Randa visit randahinton.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Continuing with Women's History Month, Randa and Anika sit down with career superstar and USC Alum Elizabeth Lascaze. Elizabeth talks about her decisive career path, her community of 'Crown Fixers', and leading change in the workplace. Elizabeth is leader in Deloitte Consulting’s Human Capital practice.    To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co.   To learn more about Randa visit randahinton.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa interviews Anika about her unconventional college and grad school journey which led to her dream job.    To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co. To learn more about Randa visit randahinton.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat with Dayo Ajanaku about building a space for Black life and her experience with enneagram. The Berkeley Law student’s Instagram page, @theblackenneagram, analyzes Black TV and movie characters through the lens of the enneagram.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat with Donovan Ramsey about his career as a journalist covering Black stories. Donovan is now covering Black Los Angeles for the LA Times.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat with Joy Ofodu about her journey as a Black woman in tech and how she's using her personal brand to empower others' careers. As an Associate Brand Marketing Manager at a top social media company, Joy has been recognized as one to watch in the marketing and technology industry, centering Black people and girls in her programs, mentorship, art and digital content.    To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Anika interviews Randa about her experiences as a Black professional. In this episode, Randa shares how these experiences influenced her to create content for the next generation of Black professionals.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co To learn more about Randa visit randahinton.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat with Radical Spark Coaching founder, Jackie Sergi about networking, informational interviews and workplace inclusivity. Jackie is passionate about helping organizational leaders, new managers, new parents finding their footing, and those in a time of career transition.    To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika talk about the basics of writing a “recruiter ready” cover letter. In this episode they discuss what a cover letter is, what it is not, and the type of content you need to include.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika talk about the basics of writing a “recruiter ready” resume. In this episode they discuss what a resume is, what it is not, the type of content you need to include, and ways to get it seen in front of a hiring manager.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat with Jim Lesser, President and CEO of BBDO San Francisco, about his career journey in advertising. In this episode, Jim also gives advice to job seekers and professionals in all stages of their career   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika reflect with Opportunity Unknown’s producer, Casey Johnson, about the early days of the pandemic, starting the podcast remotely and what the OU Crew can expect in 2021.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat with Vanessa Ewing, a former pandemic job seeker who recently got hired after 10 months of job searching. She has been an active Opportunity Unknown listener, using our tips to help land her job.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika discuss the importance of reframing  days that force us to learn new things that may feel difficult.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat with Chris Smith, P.h.D about the economic, political and societal implications of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Professor Smith is a Clinical Professor in the School of Communication at USC Annenberg, where he also serves as co-director of the Media, Economics, and Entrepreneurship program and founder and faculty lead for the Women's Leadership Society.    To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat about the current state of the pandemic job market, the upcoming “benefits cliff,” women in the workforce and student loans.   https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/11/18/unemployment-expiring-congress-inaction/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020/03/27/congress-coronavirus-house-vote/   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat with Badass Careers founder, Rosie McCarthy, about using the Ikigai as a career clarity framework to align passion, purpose and career. Rosie is an ex-Corporate Recruiter and HR professional turned online Career Coach for ambitious millennials and GenZ professionals.   To learn more about Badass Careers, check out badasscareers.com   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat with Badass Careers founder, Rosie McCarthy, about aligning purpose and passion in modern day careers. Rosie is an ex-Corporate Recruiter and HR professional turned online Career Coach for ambitious millennials and GenZ professionals.   To learn more about Badass Careers, check out badasscareers.com   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat with Rachel Elese Morales about her career story going from working as a freelance illustrator, to interning at major animation studios to ultimately landing her dream job. Rachel is a Class of 2020 graduate who now works full-time as a Visual Development Artist at DreamWorks Animation.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika reflect on their job search, starting the podcast and getting jobs in the pandemic.    To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Anika shares her story about interviewing and getting hired during a pandemic with Randa.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat with Katrina Frye, the founder and CEO of Mischief Managed, about entrepreneurship in the pandemic. In her business development company, Katrina works to unveil the truths behind making money for artists and creatives.    To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat with LinkedIn expert, Steve Kearns, about his career story and how job seekers can make the most out of LinkedIn and its many features. Steve leads social media strategy on behalf of LinkedIn's sales and marketing business.    To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat about tips and tricks to nailing video interviews.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika chat with Eric Jessen, a 15-year human resources veteran, about the recruitment process, resumes, following up and so much more.  To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika talk more about LinkedIn and how to make your profile work for you.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co. Produced by Casey Johnson

Anika and Randa share her story about interviewing and getting hired during a pandemic.   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co.   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika talk about six quick things you can do right now to make your LinkedIn stand out and look more professional. Resources: To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co. https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/linkedin-profile-tips%20/  https://business.linkedin.com/en-uk/marketing-solutions/blog/posts/content-marketing/2017/17-steps-to-a-better-LinkedIn-profile-in-2017 https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-31-best-linkedin-profile-tips-for-job-seekers Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika dive deeper into the Enneagram and how it can help job seekers during all the uncertainty and stress of the pandemic with Steph Barron Hall. She is a certified Enneagram coach, author, speaker and founder of @ninetypesco Resources:  To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co. Enneagram Test: https://enneaapp.com/ Instagram: Nine Types Co. @ninetypesco  Steph’s Podcast: Ask an Enneagram Coach Buy her book! The Enneagram in Love https://bit.ly/TheEnnegraminLove

Randa and Anika talk about how the Enneagram can help your job search with Steph Barron Hall. She is a certified Enneagram coach, author, speaker and owner of @ninetypesco.  Enneagram Test: https://enneaapp.com/ Resources:  To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co. Instagram: Nine Types Co. @ninetypesco  Steph’s Podcast: Ask an Enneagram Coach Buy her book! The Enneagram in Love https://bit.ly/TheEnnegraminLove

Randa and Anika talk about building eye catching resumes, making awesome cover letters and trends in hiring with Suzanne Alcantara. She has over 20 years of experience in career services and currently serves as the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Director of Career Development at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.    To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co.   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika talk about maintaining balance and staying sane as COVID job seekers. In this episode, they share tips on finding ways to create boundaries, navigate loss and find joy during the pandemic job hunt!    To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co.   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika share their embarrassing job hunting stories so that you can avoid making similar mistakes!   To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co.   Produced by Casey Johnson

Randa and Anika talk with career coach and consultant, Jamie Whitaker Campbell, JD, about cultivating confidence in your job hunt. Jamie is the founder of Living & Leading, a coaching and consulting company focused on career and leadership development. Resources: To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co. Produced by Casey Johnson

This episode is full of a little bit of fire and a tiny bit of sass! Randa and Anika talk about their job-hunting updates from the week and answer your questions about the helpful tools to use when starting a personal brand.    To view the resources we talked about in this episode check out our website opportunityunknown.co   Produced by Casey Johnson