The Early Career Moves Podcast

I have bittersweet news: I am (lovingly) closing down my podcast and business! "Lovingly" - because I have LOVED working on this project, serving my career coaching clients, and meeting my listeners and followers over the last 3+ years! I am PROUD of this body of work and it will continue to exist on the internet to help more people in the future. In this final episode, I explain the rationale behind this personal decision and how I made it. I talk about how my core values have changed, the key questions I asked myself when I made this decision, the "warning signs" that helped me understand that it was time for a change, and why I am ready to divest myself from grind & hustle culture. Thank you for being a part of this journey! Xo, Priscilla  -- Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me: priscilla@ecmpodcast.com  

Feeling intimidated and apprehensive about negotiating for a higher salary?  Don't worry; it's a common feeling. However, negotiating for a higher salary doesn't have to be daunting. In part two of the series negotiation coach Joan Moon and I share actionable advice on how to negotiate without feeling greedy. We discuss the importance of mindset and overcoming the belief of being greedy. She also discusses the strategy of framing your request as a win-win, focusing on the benefits for both parties involved. By combining benchmarking and framing strategies, you can negotiate effectively and maintain positive relationships. Don't miss out on Joan's valuable insights on negotiation! Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha  Get on my waitlist for my 1:1 coaching program (Doors Open December 2023) Get other freebies on my website

Are You Afraid to Ask for More Money? You are not alone.  I chat with negotiation coach Joan Moon to explore why this fear is so widespread. We delve into how gender bias and societal expectations can make advocating for our financial worth feel uncomfortable. The conversation goes further, examining the intersection of gender and race. Women of color, in particular, face unique challenges in salary negotiations due to stereotypes and cultural barriers. The episode highlights the need to update societal norms and acknowledges the challenges women face. But it's not all doom and gloom!  We aim to empower you to confidently negotiate for your worth without the fear of being perceived negatively. So listen in and learn how to ask for what you deserve! Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha  Get on my waitlist for my 1:1 coaching program (Doors Open December 2023) Get other freebies on my website

What do you do when you receive a HUGE windfall of cash at work? Do you spend it right away? Or pretend like it doesn't exist? If you want to start feeling more confident about your finances, I have a treat for you! Today, you'll meet Andrea Ramos, Money Coach and advocate of first-gen American women of color, and she'll bring you all of her amazing expertise.  We'll start by answering the burning question: What should you do with the money?! We'll explore the intriguing world of super savers and super spenders. We'll talk about our cultural upbringing as daughter of Latinx immigrants and how our relationship with money is deeply psychological and impacted by our experience with money growing up.  We'll also touch on investing, whether you should hire a financial advisor or financial coach, and how to find self trust within yourself to make the moves that make sense for YOU. -- Follow Andrea on IG: @building.gen.wealth Check out Andrea's podcast Latina Investors (on Apple & Spotify!) Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) I offer a 5-month career coaching program for busy professionals who want to land an exciting new job offer in record time. Schedule a free 60-minute consult with me to learn more or visit: wwww.yourlatinacareercoach.com. Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha  Get other freebies on my website  

Before you start your job search, there's ONE major decision that you need to make. You must decide if you will be a CAREER-CHANGER or a TRADITIONAL JOB SEEKER during your job search.  This ONE decision will directly impact your job search roadmap and set of activities. To make this decision, you must answer some other key questions like: How much of a financial runway do you have to land your next job offer? How much time & energy do you have to devote to the job search? Do you LOVE networking with people? Are you willing to be a BEGINNER? Are you willing to take a paycut? How hard are you willing to work on your job search? On this episode, I walk you through how to make this decision for yourself so that you can go into your job search process with EYES WIDE OPEN about the obstacles ahead of you.  -- FREE RESUME BUNDLE   Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!   I offer a 5-month career coaching program for busy professionals who want to land an exciting new job offer in record time. Schedule a free 60-minute consult with me to learn more or visit: wwww.yourlatinacareercoach.com.    Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha 

Ever felt that interview's end is a missed opportunity? That "Do you have any questions for me?" moment is your time to shine (and the answer is always yes!). On this episode, I spill the beans on the game-changing power of asking questions at the end of your interview. Learn my approach, the perfect questions for different interviewers, and what to steer clear of! Why does it matter? Well, powerful questions boost your likability and help spot red flags. Both are key to landing that dream job. Don't miss out—your next success story might hinge on this moment. Tune in now! -- FREE RESUME BUNDLE   Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!   I offer a 5-month career coaching program for busy professionals who want to land an exciting new job offer in record time. Schedule a free 60-minute consult with me to learn more or visit: wwww.yourlatinacareercoach.com.    Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha 

Let's face it - no one WANTS to work on their resume. Not only is the resume a tedious exercise, but it's not the magic bullet that people want you to believe it is.  You just need to get your resume to "good enough" status....good enough to make it past the ATS (online application portal), good enough to make it past a recruiter, and ultimately, good enough to land you an interview.  In this episode, I'll guide you through a specific process to help you transform your resume in 3-5 hours.  Even better, I've got a free resource for you - the FREE RESUME BUNDLE that makes all of this even easier and faster. Stop spending unnecessary hours on your resume and start focusing on activities that truly make a difference in your job search. -- FREE RESUME BUNDLE (includes: free winning resume template, How To Create Juicy Bullet Points, examples of juicy bullet points, formatting guidelines, and more!) Schedule a free 60-minute consult with me  Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha 

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and showing you what is holding you back in your job search when it comes to your resume. For example: Are you using a Canva graphic resume template? Does your resume have an "Objective" statement? Is your resume packed with buzzwords that don't mean anything like, "proven track record" and "excellent communications & interpersonal skills"? Have you thought about outsourcing your resume to have someone else write it? Is your resume longer than one page? Does your resume have way too little information about you? If your answer was yes to any of these questions, then you're making at least one of the Top 10 Worst Resume Mistakes that disqualify you from jobs. Tune into learn more about each one and why it hurts you in your job search.  -- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha  Schedule a free 60-minute consult with me   Get other freebies on my website

Is the resume really as important as we think? That's a loaded question! While the resume is undeniably crucial for securing interviews, let's unpack its actual impact on getting hired. On this episode, I teach you  the role of the resume in the job search process and why it shouldn't be the only thing on your mind. I'll explain why a resume is only important in the first step of the process, which is generating interview invitations. The episode concludes by highlighting the importance of spending the right amount of time and energy on the resume and provides a preview of the next episodes in the series.   Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha  Get on my waitlist for my 1:1 coaching program (Doors Open December 2023) Get other freebies on my website      

Ever had a recruiter slide into your DM's, asking you to hop on the phone with them to discuss a potential job opportunity? It's normal to be skeptical of these messages but let me tell you...these DM messages lead to REAL job opportunities. Ask me how I know! One of my 2023 job offers came directly from a LinkedIn message from a recruiter! I didn't even know about the job until the recruiter reached out to me. I don't want you to miss out on these "hidden market" job opportunities, so on this episode I cover everything you need to know when a recruiter reaches out to you:  On this episode, you'll learn: How to handle these initial conversations with recruiters, so that you don't fall for any scams but also not miss out on any real job opportunities The difference between in-house recruiters, recruiters from staffing agencies Why they often hide critical details from you in the initial message The types of questions you must ask during the initial conversation How to discuss desired salary and everything you need to prepare to succeed in this initial chat -- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha  Book your free 60-minute consult to explore working with me 1:1  Get other freebies on my website

Not everyone comes to the job search in the same way. For some of you, it's a choice. You're employed but want something better.  For others, it wasn't. Maybe you lost your job or got laid off. Believe it or not, there are pro's and con's to each situation. No matter what kind of job seeker situation you're in, you have your mindset obstacles cut out for you. And it's critical that you 1) know what they are, and 2) prepare to overcome them. Beyond the mindset challenges ahead, I also share some "job search real talk" facts that everyone needs to know before they hit the job search!  -- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha Sign up for a free 60-minute consult to explore working with me  Get other freebies on my website      

Has it been a MINUTE since your last interview? Do you keep telling yourself that you just need to apply to more jobs online? WRONG. There are only 3 ways to generate interview invites, and applying to jobs online is the least effective strategy of them all.  These 3 strategies work for every season of life - even when there's a "recession", hiring freezes, or holiday breaks.  Learning how to generate interview invitations is a SKILL, and on this episode I teach you how to start CREATING more interviews.   -- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha  Learn more about my private career coaching program - find a WILD temporary discount inside this video  Sign up for a free 60-minute consult to explore working with me  Get other freebies on my website  

Are you struggling to land interviews?  Or, are you getting invited to the first round - only to later bomb the interview, and feel like you're not answering their questions correctly? If this is happening to you, you might be shooting your shot TOO HIGH.  As of November 2023, we're in an employer-led market. That means there are MORE job-seekers than there are job postings or roles available. This means that employers can choose from the BEST of the BEST when it comes to their interview slates. They're not incentivized to "take a chance" on someone who doesn't quite meet the requirements or even the "desired qualifications." This is why we're seeing overqualified people get hired for jobs right now!  If you want to start getting invited to more interviews, and start feeling more confident in your interviews, tune into today's episode and learn how to avoid this mistake. -- Ready to stop feeling confused about the job search? Ready to feel confident AF about your career and sign your next job offer? My 1:1 Coaching Program might be just right for you. It's 4k USD for 4 months of support (including: 12 private 1-hour sessions with me, unlimited resume & LinkedIn revamps, interviewing & communications coaching, salary negotiation coaching, time management & mindset support, an online Kajabi course with videos, tutorials & resources, and 24/7 access to my brain). Make your next BIG career move inevitable in 2024. ​Sign up for a free consult to talk to me more about it here. Doors open December 2023. Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha Get other freebies on my website

Tired of feeling paralyzed by the never-ending to-do list for your job search?  Well, you're not alone!  It's common to feel overwhelmed by the conflicting advice and long to-do lists that you might encounter when job searching.  In this episode, I cut through the noise and simplify the job search process into TWO STEPS: generating interview invitations and interviewing well with attractive candidate energy (ACE). By focusing on these two steps, you can avoid burnout, identify the root causes of your struggles, and move closer to landing your next job offer. -- Ready to stop feeling confused about the job search? Ready to feel confident AF about your career and sign your next job offer? My 1:1 Coaching Program might be just right for you. It's 4k USD for 4 months of support (including: 12 private 1-hour sessions with me, unlimited resume & LinkedIn revamps, interviewing & communications coaching, salary negotiation coaching, time management & mindset support, an online Kajabi course with videos, tutorials & resources, and 24/7 access to my brain). Make your next BIG career move inevitable in 2024. ​Sign up for a free consult to talk to me more about it here. Doors open December 2023. Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha  Get other freebies on my website

Hey there!  Season 4 of YLCC Podcast drops officially on October 20th, 2023! On this special bonus episode, I share a few updates: The new name of the podcast  My unexpected lay-off and what happened  What you can expect from Season 4 -- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha  Get on my waitlist for my 1:1 coaching program (Doors Open December 2023) Get other freebies on my website

Welcome to the Season 3 Finale!  On this episode, I share a very personal anecdote that will help you with your next career move - PROMISE! This episode alone can save you thousands of dollars.  I almost moved to Denver last year because I was unhappy with my living situation. I felt disconnected from my community, I was uncomfortable with the Texas summer heat, I felt psychologically & physically unsafe in the the state of Texas a woman of color, I felt bored and I was telling myself that I was a victim in my "still in Texas" story.  In my overly emotional state, I came up with the WRONG solution to my LIFE problem. So many people make the same mistake when it comes to career change, and I want you to avoid OVER-SOLVING for your career problem. Luckily, I realized I was making the wrong solution soon enough to course-correct and find the RIGHT solution for me. On this episode, I explain where I went wrong, what I should have done instead, and how this can help you in your next career move decision-making. Enjoy! While I'm gone, you can reach me in 3 major ways:  1) Follow me on Instagram: @priscillabulcha 2) Hire me as your 1:1 Career Coach: Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  3) Sign up for my newsletter here: FREE Personal Training Webinar Recording (1 hour) I'll be back in September 2023 MOST LIKELY with a slightly different podcast name (same career change content for BIPOC folks!) See you then!  -- Wondering how you can pay it forward? Please consider writing me a review on Apple Podcasts!     

Do you live with a lot of regret about your career past? Do you often blame external circumstances for not being where you want to be today in your career? Do you often shame yourself for making the "wrong" moves in your career? If any of these are standard stories that you repeat to yourself over and over again, you MUST listen to today's episode. When we tell the story of our past using this kind of regret language, we end up disempowered, and it's incredibly difficult to move forward. On this episode, I dive into why it's important to re-frame your career past as a series of decisions that you can fully OWN and feel good about. Yes, that's possible! I even share some of my own past career decisions and how I've reframed them to work for me. I also share an exercise that I ask my clients to do when they are carrying a painful story about their career past, because we CANNOT move forward without removing that heavy bag. If you suffer with these stories about your past, tune in and do this exercise BEFORE launching into your next career move. - FREE Personal Training Webinar Recording (1 hour) Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

Have you ever wondered about the journey to bring a book to the world, and who's involved in the process? Have you ever thought about self-publishing a book or writing a book some day? On today's episode, we get an insider's perspective from literary agent and native New Yorker & Boricua, Linda Camacho, as she shares her story of breaking into the book publishing industry and enjoying stints at big names like Penguin Gorup, Simon & Schuster, and Random House. Linda brings a fresh perspective as a Latina literary agent who's stuck around in the industry for 18 years.  In this conversation we talk about:  How and why she had to accept very low pay and unpaid internships during the Great Recession (and how privilege played a role) How "harassing people for things" (aggressive networking) is the only way to break into this industry that is very elitist and fraught with nepotism  Who is actually making money in the book publishing world  The author's journey to getting paid and publishing a book (and how the pandemic made things more challenging!) How the "We Need Diverse Books" initiative has progressed since 2014  Why Linda moved into literary agenting, how literary agents get paid, and what's kept her in the industry so long! -- Linda's 2022 Young Adult Fiction Book Recommendation: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo  FREE Personal Training Webinar Recording (1 hour) Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

On today's episode, we talk to Kai Stowers about the trans, non-binary, and gender non-confirming community and what it's like to navigate your career as part of this community. Kai Stowers is an LGBTQ consultant, coach, and inclusion builder who now owns his own business helping organizations improve their leadership and culture and move towards equity and inclusion.  In this conversation, we talk about:  How and why Kai decided to move away from his career as a chemist and move into HR/Org Pyschology How and why Kai decided to build his own business and leave corporate America The most common obstacles that the trans, non-binary, & gender non-conforming community faces in the job search as well as career mobility  What to look out for in the job search process as a trans & non-binary person  The reasons why someone might mask their identity at work How to be a better ally to the LGBTQIA community  -- Connect with Kai Stowers on LinkedIn  FREE Personal Training Webinar Recording (1 hour) Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

Do you sometimes "freeze" during interviews or public speaking? Do you over-use filler words like "um", "you know, or "like"? Do you tend to end your sentences with an up-speak tone, as if you are asking a question? If you answered yes, then you're probably a normal human being. Most of us never get any communications coaching, but working on our communication can PAY DIVIDENDS in our career. It can open doors, inspire confidence in you, and lead to your next opportunity.  On today's episode, you'll hear from keynote speaker and communications expert, Hope Timberlake, as she shares her hot tips for women and under-represented minorities as they communicate during their job search - so that we can leave our self-doubt and imposter syndrome behind and SPEAK UP, DAMMIT!  -- Act Like A Leader, Think Like A Leader (book referenced in episode) FREE Personal Training Webinar Recording (1 hour) Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

On this episode, we continue the work that we began on Episode 82 and bring your unique personal branding language to life through the top 6 personal branding questions that you need to know how to answer during your job search process. I share a simple yet potentially LIFE-CHANGING exercise that I use with my clients to help them MASTER the answers to these questions that will pop up during the entire career change process. Working on your communication matters because we don't live in a meritocracy where the smartest & most capable people get the best jobs. More often than not, the best communicators, relationship-builders, and influencers get the best jobs. This is why I spend so much time coaching my clients on how to communicate powerfully about their value proposition and personal branding, and I teach you how to get started on this process in this episode!  -- FREE Personal Training Webinar Recording (1 hour) Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

Listen to a snippet from my personal branding webinar where I introduce Clueless Clint (your average job seeker) and Sharp Shana (you after listening to this episode!) You'll hear how their different approach and answer to the question "tell me about yourself" yields them very different results in the job search process. If you have no idea how to answer this popular questions, tune in to find out how to get sharper with your answers!  -- FREE Personal Training Webinar Recording (1 hour) Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

Tune in to learn about Priscila's love & romance lessons from her 20's and how it applies to your career change journey today. This is a very special, once a year type episode where the tea is HOT! -- FREE Personal Training Webinar Recording (1 hour) Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

I've been talking about personal branding for a few weeks, but how do you actually start using it in your job search?  On this episode, I break down a process for you to start writing real sentences and words that you can start using TODAY during your job search process. This is part of how I start working with my clients as I help them bring their value proposition to life.  If you have no idea where to start and how to talk about yourself in an interview or networking setting, this is your episode. Grab a journal, pen, and cup of your favorite drink - and let's dive in. -- FREE Personal Training Webinar Recording (1 hour) Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

If you HATE talking about yourself at work or in interview settings, and you're still NOT satisfied with your career, this episode is for you. Today I'm going to talk about the 2 different types of career personal branding: SHOWING and TELLING. Are you doing both, neither, or just one? Most of us feel more comfortable "showing" and not "telling." We don't want to promote ourselves and use our voice. We want to "show" people about ourselves through our actions, results, and experiences. Unfortunately, that's not enough because you are expecting people to connect the dots for you and/or read your mind. It also shows up as HIDING in your career, leaving people NOT knowing about you and your unique gifts.  When you say you don't want to talk about yourself, you are actually silencing yourself. Tune into this episode to learn more about the 2 different forms of career personal branding (showing and telling) with specific examples and how you can stop hiding in your career.  -- FREE Personal Training Webinar Recording (1 hour) Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

We all have brands that we love. Maybe it's Nike, Apple, or Starbucks.  We also have people whose brands we love - influencers, celebrities, and musicians. We don't even know these people, and yet we love them, pay money to see them, and trust them. Well guess what? You ALSO have a personal brand that you emit (like body odor) every single day. And, you have a personal brand whether you know it or not. WE ALL DO! So, why don't you make sure that your personal brand is working in YOUR favor and not against you? Tune into this episode to learn more about why you need a personal brand, and how I define it. You'll walk away with a way better understanding of the value of a brand. -- FREE Personal Training Webinar Recording (1 hour) Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

Do you remember when vh1 used to have those decade nostalgia shows, "I Love the 80's" and "I Love the 90's"?  Well, I decided to do a little internet sleuthing & researching, and make my own version of "I Love the X's": Job Search Edition. Yes, it's a little corny but I wanted to do a fun episode for y'all! I ended up learning some really interesting things like, did you know it was OK to light up a cigarette during an interview in the 70's? Sure was. No, but seriously, on this episode, I explain how we got to the modern day job search as we know it today and how some things seem to never change - with cyclical recessions, boom economies, and competitive job markets. I also talk about how THE internet blew up the job search proces, giving us both massive rejection heartache AND a massive opportunity - we just need to know how to use it!  -- Register HERE for the "How To Use Your Personal Brand In Your Job Search" Workshop on Saturday January 21st at 12 pm CST.  Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

Are you a people person? Do you like tech? Are you into data? Then, the Customer Success Manager role might be the perfect next career move for you.  Even though this job didn't exist 10 years ago, it's now one of the fastest growing career paths in tech (particularly in Software-as-a-Service), and it's not going anywhere. It's also one of those career paths that you can pivot into fairly easily with a strong set of transferable skills and without getting a new degree. On today's episode, experienced CSM Erica Coleman talks about the CSM role, why it's a GREAT fit for former teachers, and the type of strengths needed to succeed in this role. We also talk about what CSM is NOT - it's not customer service and it's not a sales role.  -- Register HERE for the "How To Use Your Personal Brand In Your Job Search" Workshop on Saturday January 21st at 12 pm CST. Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

Is procrastination killing your dreams?  Do you keep telling yourself that you "should" start working on your job search, only to end up spending hours on TikTok, Netflix or literally anything else? Weeks go by, then months, and you're no closer to your career change goal. If this is you, it's only because of a feeling you are trying to avoid in the moment. The problem is that while you might avoid temporary discomfort, you prolong your long-term discomfort and create even MORE costs for you down the road. In this episode, I explain how powerful it is to understand the "Think-Feel-Act" cycle and slightly tweak your thoughts so that you actually get sh* done. I also share some simple strategies to make it more likely for you to take action. -- Register HERE for the "How To Use Your Personal Brand In Your Job Search" Workshop on Saturday January 21st at 12 pm CST. Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

If the average career spans between 40-50 years, you're bound to face a "Career Dead End" at some point. A Career Dead End can be so many things, like.... Graduating into a recession, and missing job opportunities you thought you'd have available  Realizing that the job you wanted so badly....isn't quite what you had in mind  Getting an unexpected pink slip, and experiencing a lay-off Failing miserably at a job, and being asked to leave... The list goes on!  What do you do when you get hit with that Dead End sign?  What do you do when you DON'T KNOW what to do next? Career Coach Andrea Macek, a first-gen American and daughter of immigrants, shares how she personally has navigated these challenges and how she coaches her clients to fail UP. Connect with Andrea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreayacubmacek/ Andrea's Free career resources: https://www.aymconsulting.io/resource -- Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

Do you have a phone interview coming up? CONGRATS!! This means that you are officially in the game! Being invited to a phone interview is like getting off the bench and sidelines, and being asked to get in the game.  It's normal to feel nervous before a phone interview, especially if it's been a long time since you've interviewed. I created this podcast episode as a "training" that covers everything you need to know about preparing for a phone interview.  Trust me, I've conducted hundreds of phone interviews as a former talent recruiter, so I can help you get your head on straight. On this episode, I cover: what the phone interview is and is NOT what to expect from the phone interview the types of questions you'll get (how to tackle the salary expectations questions) how to manage high stress and nerves and so much more! -- Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

Have you heard of "FAANG/MAANG" jobs? They stand for Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix & Google. When Facebook re-branded as "Meta" we got MAANG. Basically, these are the top big tech companies that people want to work for the most - often due to their competitive salaries, benefits, and perks.  On today's episode, you'll hear how Rosita Reyes got a recruiter note via her LinkedIn inbox, inviting her to consider a new role at Meta. She describes how she managed her career path to be ready for when a big opportunity knocked on her door. And she WAS ready! Tune into learn about how Rosita owned her super-power strengths from her former career in education, and how she strategically upskilled via her graduate degree and certifications to make herself ultra-competitive in the job market.  -- Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

Are you going after a BIG and AUDACIOUS career goal this year? Or, are you thinking about applying to grad school? Well, I have the perfect guest for you.  Carol Guerrero is one of my besties and a graduate of Columbia Law School. On this episode, she opens up about what it was like to grow up first-gen as a Dominican-American in Lynn, MA, and join Teach for America in Miami, Fl. She then takes us on the journey from working in the nonprofit sector and going after the biggest career goal of her life: getting into a top law school.  On this episode, we discuss: The mistake that we both made to not apply to top colleges  The biggest lessons that Carol took away from teaching in the inner-city Why Carol applied to 27 schools during her law school application journey  How she pushed through fear and insecurity to make it to her end goal -- Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

One of the biggest mistakes that I see job-seekers make is applying to as many online job postings as possible. This is a serious mistake, that can cost you a lot of wasted time, energy, and emotions.  I guarantee that most of those applications will never even be reviewed or seen. Some will be automatically rejected.  I explain why this is the case on this episode - and this is the first principle that you MUST understand when navigating the modern day job search.  I also tell you what you should be focusing on instead. HINT: I already gave you the key to success in Episodes 64-66. -- Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

It happened. You got laid off. You were let go..... Ouch. Now what? On this special episode, Priscilla walks you through a game plan to help you move forward from an unexpected job loss. The game plan is a 3-pronged approach taking into account your emotional & well-being, finances & healthcare, and job search strategy.  I. Emotional & Mental Well-being [3:05] Why you must process your feelings BEFORE getting into problem solve mode  The SARA Model (shock, anger/anxiety, resistance & acceptance) of emotions  How and why your "animal" lower brain floods you with "survival" mode feelings How to avoid toxic positivity but also use intentional thought creation to create calm & patience  Why you should use self-compassion and normalize difficult emotions  II. Evaluating Finances & Financial Runway [13:05] How to find supplemental income you might qualify for in your state if you were laid off (ex: unemployment benefits, severance pay) Healthcare coverage options based on your current situation  How to take stock of your debt obligations and work with your lender to lower or pause your payments  How to avoid further damage to your credit by ensuring minimum payments are met  How to creatively (and temporarily) lower your expenses in a realistic way  Quick cash generation gig ideas if you don't have much in savings or an emergency fund  III. Job Search Strategy [25:20] How to cut down on your job search timeline by being strategic about roles & companies to consider  Why you should take time to reflect on what was working & not working in your past role What you should prioritize doing during the job search right now (and resources to help you!) Why informational chats are even MORE critical during this time Why you shouldn't feel shame or embarassed about what's happened and how to move forward  -- Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Check out Courageous Leaps for Resume services  Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

When clients come to me, they're ready to figure out their next career move. They want to start firing out job applications ASAP. But many times, I'll tell them to hold their horses. We first need to understand WHY they want to make a big career move in the first place. And is it a strong enough reason to make a career change? On this episode, I share a tool that I use with my clients to help them reflect on their current or past jobs that they so desperately want to move away from...and this tool helps them identify the strongest pain points. That pain gives us a lot of data. It will help you get clear on WHY you want to make a career change, and even offers you clues on the type of career change you should be making.  You'll want to grab a pen, your journal, and a nice cup of your favorite drink to get the best out of this exercise.  HERE is the link to get your free copy of the Audit.  -- Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

Do you know your Top 3 Career Non-Negotiables? If not, then you need to get clear on what they are, BEFORE you go on your career change process. Knowing your career non-negotiables helps you get clear on what is an absolute requirement for your next career move. It helps you save time and energy so that you can elminate options that aren't going to meet your key criteria.  You can also get clear on what are "nice to have" things, versus actual needs that align with your priorities.  On this episode, I teach you: What a career non-negotiable is, and is not Why you should figure out your Top 3 non-negotiables before starting your job search  How I chose my 3 career non-negotiables when I was choosing my next career move in business school  -- Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

Are you a liberal arts college grad who struggles to articulate your value proposition to employers? Did you graduate during a recession? Are you thinking about pivoiting into the project manager career path? Then you need to tune into today's episode, with special guest, NYU grad, and Dominican-American Ariana Rodriguez. On this episode, we discuss: Why she decided to pivot out of the education/nonprofit and social work space, and move into a project manager career in healthcare How a personal health problem turned into a soap business that she talked about in her interviews  How her philosophy college courses actually helped her fine-tune a skillset that she still uses today Why she left her job to go full-time on her business in 2021  Follow Ariana Rodriguez on LinkedIn. Ariana owns a business where she helps emerging agencies get to the next level of success by streamlining backend operations and systems. -- Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

Are you a first-gen Latina or child of immigrants? Were you raised by a Boomer? If yes, chances are that you have a hard time negotiating your salary at work and advocating for more pay. You're probably also afraid of "job hopping" and looking "disloyal" to your organization if you leave "too early." Well, on this episode, with guest Neyda Urias, we dive into why this happens and why it's bonkers. Neyda (an experienced talent acquisition leader and child of immigrants from El Salvador) shares her own "wake up call" experience when she realized she needed to step it up and start advocating for her own career.  If you struggle with advocating for yourself at work, you won't want to miss this episode!! On this episode, we discuss: The "employer loyalty" idea that many immigrant / Boomer parents subscribe to.....and how it hurts us Why you're likely leaving money on the table if you've been at the same organization for 2+ years  Common red flags in the interview process from a recruiter viewpoint (ex: speaking too negatively or positively about your ex-employer) Follow Neyda Urias on IG and LinkedIn. Neyda also has a podcast called Livin' La Vida de Luxury. -- Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

So, you've got an info chat coming up AND you've done the research required to be successful (if not, go back to episode 65!) Now it's time to actually get on the phone! Eek! You might be feeling a little nervous about the call, but don't fret! I got you. On this episode, I'm going to share some easy pointers that will make you a stronger interviewer and build an authentic connection with your subject. On this episode, I teach you: The 3 E's required for a successful informational chat (Enthusiasm, Engaged, Efficient) How I tackle small talk as someone who doesn't follow sports and hates talking about superficial things  How to structure your 30 minute call (specific questions that I ask and DON'T ask) How to wrap up the conversation the RIGHT way! -- Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

So, someone agreed to talk to you for 30 minutes for an informational chat. Congrats!!  Now it's time to prepare for this call so that you can a) build an authentic relationship with this person, and b) inspire them to become an advocate for YOU. An advocate will be more likely to think of ways to help you along your search. Like our old friend Ben Franklin said, "if you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail" - so let's not allow this amazing opportunity to slip through your fingers! I share how to do this within 30 minutes or less. Over time, you'll need less and less time to prepare for info chats because you'll become a pro.  On this episode, I teach you: Why "winging" the call is a very risky move How to conduct research on your "Booster" and their current company so you don't sound clueless  How to introduce yourself and frame the purpose of the call to maximize your time  Next week, I'll cover how to actually run the actual informational chat with confidence and ease.  -- Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

Are you frustrated with your job search process? Have you been applying to countless jobs online, with little results? I would like to introduce you to your job search BFF: the informational chat. It is statistically MORE likely that you will get your next (best) job offer through an informational chat versus an online application. Conducting info chats is a NON-NEGOTIABLE job search activity, especially if you enroll in my 1:1 career coaching program. On this episode, I teach you: The different reasons WHY you should do an informational chat The type of people you should (and should NOT) target for your info chats How to think about low response rates from info chat requests How to set up your info chat when someone says YES!  Next week, I'll cover HOW to prepare for your info chat after someone agrees to meet with you! Preparation is KEY. -- Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

So, you went through all that trouble to get your new offer and your first day on the job is coming up. How do you start a new job on the right foot?  On today's episode, Al Dea (Founder of Betterwork Labs), shares a few best practices for new employees who are starting a brand new job.  We discuss the following: Why "hitting the ground running" isn't always the best idea when starting a new job  Why being in listening mode can help you build trust with your new colleagues  Why you should identify the "weak ties" that will still impact your day to day work  How to have a powerful 1:1 conversation with your new manager so that you can avoid working style issues down the road  -- Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

On this special guest episode, hear directly from one of Priscilla's private career coaching clients, Caroline. Caroline shares how Priscilla's 6-month coaching program helped her do the following: Get clear on what she was looking for her in her next career move (her top 3 career non-negotiables) Overcome her disdain for networking and how it actually ended up becoming a fun process that led to her offer  Manage long waits, redirections, and the temptation to "settle" In the end, Caroline accepted an offer from a leading tech company with a 30% increase in pay. Not only that, but she successfully negotiated and broke into her desired new industry. We LOVE to see it! -- Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

Have you ever uttered the following words? “I don't have time for my job search” "I just need my life to settle down a little bit and then I'll get serious about my job search" "At the end of a long day at work, the LAST thing I feel like doing is working on my job search" Sound familiar? I bet it does. You aren't alone if you're struggling with finding time to make progress on your career change process. The problem is that we often assume it's going to take SO MUCH EFFORT, and we are going to have to do 100 things to get to our ideal result.  The good news? It's just not true. In this podcast, I share an easy strategy based on the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule). The Pareto Principle says 80% of the results in your life comes from 20% of your efforts. On this episode, I break down EXACTLY how to use this principle to trick your mind and take small steps that will lead to your next career move. So, if you've ever avoided your job search for weeks and thought, “why do I do this to myself…?” This is the podcast for you. -- Get Priscilla's FREE "Jumpstart Your Job Search" Course HERE. Interested in working with Priscilla 1:1? Sign up for a FREE 1-Hour Consult here.  Follow Priscilla on IG at: priscillabulcha 

Don't go applying to jobs willy-nilly online - that will just lead to a chaotic and frustrating job search process. Instead, take a deep breath and listen to this episode. On this season finale episode, Priscilla shares the last piece of the puzzle during your career exploration journey: choosing the right target roles for your job search. When you're on the job marketplace, you need to know what you're looking to "buy" - the type of role that fits your interests, strengths, and skills - and also fits your qualifications and years of experience. -- Want help strategizing your next career move? I got you! Let's chat for free.

One of the biggest mistakes that people make during their job search is NOT leveraging technology during their career exploration and job search through LinkedIn. LinkedIn lands thousands of people jobs on a daily basis, so why would you lose out on money and potential new opportunities by not using it? On this episode, Priscilla explains 1) why you absolutely must use LinkedIn during your job search, 2) the basic steps you should take to complete your profile and begin building your network BEFORE you need it, and 3) how to begin to explore using your alumni network.  Want help strategizing your next career move? I got you! Let's chat for free. 

When you start to do more targeted career exploration, it's time to introduce the CAREER TRIAD: Industry, Function & Geography.  The Career Triad is an invaluable tool that will help you get clear on the type of industry, function & geography that is important to you in your next career move. The best part? The Career Triad helps you figure out the type of career transition you want to make, based on the effort you want to invest and how long of a timeline runway that is available to you. Want help strategizing your next career move? I got you! Let's chat for free. 

Have you ever faced a big fork-in-the road life decision? Or thought about getting a Ph.D.?  On today's episode, you'll hear from Professor Sekou Bermiss, Ph.D. and hear about his own early career story when he decided to go all in on academia. Sekou is a down-to-earth, Brooklyn-born human capital expert who now works as an associate professor of strategy & entrepreneurship at UNC Kenan-Flagler. But he didn't always know he'd become a professor one day!  Topics: Why he never used his engineering degree in the engineering field How he decided to forego a path in corporate consulting, and pursue academia What it's really like to live "always broke, but not poor" during the Ph.D. experience Why he loves being a professor and has no regrets!  Sekou received his PhD and MS management and organizations from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and his BS in chemical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Welcome back to the Career Exploration Series that began on Episode 46, 49 and 52! On this episode, Priscilla dives into 2 critical topics: 1) Building your career portfolio, and 2) Protoyping - AKA running career experiments before committing to a path.  Your career portfolio takes stock of your strengths, transferable skills and "Greatest Hits". Prototypes are small experiments that allow you to collect valuable data to help you figure out your next career move. Both help you communicate your value and identify best-match opportunities.

Think that it's too late for you to transition into a brand new industry? Think again. Today, we hear from Zapier recruiter Bonnie Dilber as she shares her story of how she transitioned into tech after spending 16 years in the education nonprofit world. On this episode, Bonnie shares how she charted her path to leave education, the tactics that helped her connect with people who could refer her to jobs in tech, and how she prepared for interviews and difficult questions about her fit for the role. This is a great episode if you want to transition into tech or you're going through a rigorous job search process.