The Science of Successful Job Hunting

When searching for a new job many of us think of starting afresh outside of our present organisation, but have you considered that your next job can come from your current role? My guest on today’s show did exactly this. Malachi Talabi is an award-winning public speaker, entrepreneur and author - and he's also my husband! In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Malachi has a day job in a primary school where he has recently experienced the latest of several promotions over the last six years in the role. In today’s show, Malachi will be telling us more about his exciting career journey, as well as sharing tips on how you too can find your next job inside your current role. In this episode we discuss... *How to recognise opportunities in your current work place; *The importance of building yourself through personal development; *The 5 principles of promotion; *The role of passion on your path to promotion; *How to demonstrate your value to your current employers; ...and much more! Visit www.mildredtalabi.com to subscribe for future weekly episodes, or find us on iTunes.

My guest on Episode 37 of The Science of Successful Job Hunting is an expert at creating THE ultimate job search resource guides which are used and shared by hundreds of jobseekers worldwide. Jacob Share is somewhat of an internet mogul. As the founder of Share Select Media, Jacob has almost 10 years of experience building and growing authority blog-based communities, one of which is the critically-acclaimed Israeli-based JobMob site which he nurtured to become one of the biggest international job search blog-based communities in the world. Jacob himself is a prolific blogger and at the beginning of this year he posted a blog titled ‘366 job search tips for every day of 2016’ which literally contained 366 daily tips for jobseekers. We may be almost halfway through the year but it’s always never too late to give your job hunting a boost so in today’s episode Jacob shares some of his super tips to supercharge your job hunting and secure your next role! In this episode we discuss... *The innovative technique Jacob used to land a new job role; *Why you should aim your job search at companies who hire by "audition" not CV; *How to maximise the value you can still get from job fairs; *Why you should talk job hunting at parties (yes, parties!); *How to successfully use job boards, news media and events to gauge industry demand for your skill set... ...and much more! Visit www.mildredtalabi.com to subscribe for future weekly episodes, or find us on iTunes.

In Episode 36 of The Science of Successful Job Hunting, we discuss a subject I’ve been looking into myself for the next phase of my career and that is management consultancy! My guest Richard Newton is the author of “The Management Consultant: Mastering the art of consultancy”, which is just one of 16 published books he has authored over the past decade in the subject areas of business, management and personal development. In addition to being an award-winning author, Richard has spent the last 12 years providing a management consultancy service which helps organisations worldwide with complex change initiatives. In today’s episode of The Science of Successful Job Hunting, Richard shares the secrets to his success as a management consultant and tips from his book on how you too can start and thrive in this area. In this episode we discuss... *The personality traits of a good management consultant; *How to find your niche as a consultant; *How to secure your first client; *Why building good relationships is crucial to your success; *What a typical week in the life of a consultant looks like... ...and much more! Visit www.mildredtalabi.com to subscribe for future weekly episodes, or find us on iTunes.

Today’s episode is all about developing and marketing your personal brand for your career progression. My guest is Craig McAlpine, the founder of MyCareerBrand – a New Zealand-based organisation that delivers innovative career coaching and employer services that helps jobseekers communicate their personal brand to employers, and employers to attract and retain the best candidates by promoting their own unique employer brand. In today’s episode, Craig shares some of his expert insight in this area, as well as specific steps on how you can develop and market your brand across all areas of job hunting, including on social media. In this episode we discuss... *What exactly a 'career brand' is and how you can find yours; *Why LinkedIn is an essential platform for communicating your brand; *How to communicate your brand effectively on your CV; *How to take your brand to the interview process; *Why consistency is key when it comes to marketing your brand... ...and much more! Visit www.mildredtalabi.com to subscribe for future weekly episodes, or find us on iTunes.

This solo round episode is a bit of a 'non-episode'! I have a surprise announcement for you, as well as details of future episodes coming up that you really don't want to miss! Check it out... Visit www.mildredtalabi.com to subscribe for free or subscribe on iTunes.

My guest on today's 'Career Inspiration' segment is Jermaine Edwards. Jermaine is the founder of the Key Account Hack System, a recognised authority in the area of sales and key client growth and......most importantly, someone I went to college with well over a decade ago! Jermaine has lived in four countries and has had a successful career in sales and sales management, interacting with thousands of professionals and selling millions in services worldwide. He has recently started what he calls "one of his most ambitious projects" to date, which is to help 50 young fathers launch a business in 12 months. In today’s episode, Jermaine will be sharing more about his great successes in the world of sales and how he has managed to navigate his career from being a college musician to the sales guru he is today! In this episode we discuss... *The importance of recognising your transferrable skills; *How to develop a growth mindset and utilise this in your career progression; *Top tips for getting into sales and key account management as a career; *How you can find freedom in structure; *How a weekly reading habit can contribute to your career success.. ...and much more! Visit www.mildredtalabi.com to subscribe for future weekly episodes, or find us on iTunes.

Following on from the last solo round on the seven CV mistakes you want to look out for (episode 30), this episode focuses on LinkedIn and the mistakes you don't want to be making on your profile! These mistakes range from your choice of profile picture to how you engage - or not - with others on the platform. If after listening you'd like me to review your LinkedIn profile and give you my professional feedback on what you can do to improve, go to www.//cvmakeoverexpert.com/reviewmycv for more information. Visit www.mildredtalabi.com to subscribe for free or subscribe on iTunes.

Today’s episode is all about volunteering and how it can potentially help you land your next job. As the CEO of Voluntary Action Islington, my guest Mike Sheriff has championed the cause of volunteering for almost a decade. Amongst his achievements in the role is spearheading the launch of the Voluntary Action Academy, an online academy with a range of short online courses designed to help individuals boost their skills for their CV. In this episode, Mike and I discuss how you can harness volunteering mid-way in your career to help you land your next role. Find out... *What to think about before taking on your next voluntary role; *The different range of voluntary opportunities available; *Why it makes financial sense to do free work; *The value of being a trustee (and how to go about becoming one); *How to best communicate your voluntary experience on your CV... ...and much more! For more visit www.mildredtalabi.com

Today’s solo round is all about the seven CV mistakes you want to look out for and avoid on your own CV. This comes off the back of a new sub-service I’ve just launched on my CV Makeover Expert website where you can get your CV and/or LinkedIn profile reviewed by me at a very minimal investment. I'm currently offering this at half price for the next 48 hours so if you want my expert opinion and detailed feedback on how you can improve your CV and/or LinkedIn profile, click this link for more details and to place your order: http://cvmakeoverexpert.com/reviewmycv You can give yourself a headstart on writing an effective CV by eradicating the 7 mistakes I cover in this episode. Visit www.mildredtalabi.com to subscribe for free or subscribe on iTunes.

Today’s episode is a little unusual in that we’re going to be talking about a subject not normally associated with job hunting and that’s content marketing. What exactly is content marketing? How can you use it to raise your job hunting profile and help you land that job you want? My guest today has all the answers. Uchenna Izundu is a Freelance Communications Consultant and a Content Marketing expert with a Masters in Communication Management. Having worked as a News Editor for B2B publications for over 13 years, Uchenna set up on her own at the beginning of 2015 and has since gone on to help numerous clients to maximise the impact of their communications. In this episode, Uchenna will be sharing tips on how you can use content marketing to showcase your expertise and successes, and in so doing attract the right kind of employer attention. In this episode we discuss... *Why it's important to find ways to share your expertise in your field; *The best types of contents for jobseekers to share (and where); *How to build an audience for your content; *How best to communicate your content marketing efforts on your CV; *The subtle differences in the way men and women communicate achievements; ...and much more! For more visit www.mildredtalabi.com

This month (February 2016) marks the one year anniversary of The Science of Successful Job Hunting podcast! In this solo round episode, I go over 10 lessons for successful job hunting that we've covered in the top 10 most downloaded episodes to date. Check out the lessons and also the related episodes for more job hunting tips. Visit www.mildredtalabi.com to subscribe for free or subscribe on iTunes.

I first came across my guest on today's episode of The Science of Successful Job Hunting after reading a viral online article titled, “How to Get Any Job You Want (even if you're unqualified)”. This article was written by Raghav Haran, whose blog on LandAnyJobYouWant.com features various unconventional strategies for job hunting. As well as being a regular careers blogger, Raghav is also an entrepreneur, designer and a marketer who has worked with some of the biggest venture capital firms in Silicon Valley, alongside working with the New York Times Bestselling author, Ramit Sethi, where he is currently specialising in product development. In today’s episode Raghav and I discuss some of his unconventional job hunting strategies – including his technique for getting any job you want, even if you’re unqualified! In this episode we discuss... *How to increase your positive response rate when applying for jobs; *How to 'decommoditise' yourself and stand out in the job application process; *What employers are really looking for versus what they say in job adverts; *How to find and approach the right hiring managers for the role you want; *How to prove you can do the job before you even get shortlisted; ...and much more! For more visit www.mildredtalabi.com

Last month I started a new segment of The Science of Successful Job Hunting podcast called “Career Inspiration”. This is where I interview mid to senior level professionals doing amazing, unique, exciting or unusual things in their work lives to find out their story and to draw lessons on how we can replicate it in our own work lives. My guest today is a fascinating mix of an “accounting head” and an all-out creative! Morenike Ajayi works for a housing association by day where she is the Assistant Director of Finance and Procurement. At night however, she moonlights as the executive producer and presenter of Career Nuggets, a TV talk show that focuses on business and career development and airs on OHTV Sky 199 every Tuesday and Saturday. With Season 2 of Career Nuggets kicking off in January 2016, I wanted to find out from Morenike just how she has managed to build a successful career in these two seemingly opposite worlds and what advice she has for any professional looking to do the same. In this episode we discuss... *The power of having focus in your job search; *How to turn a job "no" into a "yes"; *How to tap into your network to advance your career; *The value of a mentor; *The 3 things Morenike attributes her phenomenal career success to; ...and much more! For more visit www.mildredtalabi.com

This solo round episode rounds up five key CV tips for mums returning to work. In this episode you'll find out how you can cover your career break, write an engaging personal profile, talk about roles that are not directly relevant, boost your CV's format, and much more. There's also a special offer for 20% off any of my CV or LinkedIn makeover services - full details here: http://www.cvmakeoverexpert.com/confidentmother Subscribe on iTunes. For more information visit www.mildredtalabi.com.

If you’re a mum – or dad – returning to work after some time off looking after a new baby, or you’ve taken a study break, a gap year or any other kind of break in your career, you’ll love this episode. My guest for today’s show is the co-author of an e-book called Mind the Career Gap which is filled with simple solutions for making your career gap work for you. Prior to writing the book, Daniel Walker spent seven years as a Careers Adviser, helping jobseekers successfully make the transition back into employment after a career break. In this episode, Daniel shares his tips on how you can make the most of your career break while you’re still on it - and when you’re ready to return to work. We discuss... *Why career breaks can be a good thing; *The length of time necessary to qualify as a break; *How to "mask" your career gap with useful activities; *Steps mums can take to ensure a maternity leave period is viewed positively; *How to communicate your career gap on your CV... ...and much more! For more visit www.mildredtalabi.com

In this first solo round of 2016, I want to share with you 7 realistic new year goals you should consider setting if you want to find a new job this year. These goals are simple but effective and will make all the difference to your year if you apply them diligently! For more visit www.mildredtalabi.com

It’s the first full week of 2016 and traditionally a time when many people make New Year resolutions to find a new job, so in today’s podcast we’re going to talk about how to be job search ready for 2016! My special guest on today’s show is an expert in this field. Hank Boyer is the founder and CEO of Boyer Management Group, an organisation, which amongst other things, produces an annual electronic assessment and textbook that’s used to measure what jobseekers know or don’t know about the current and emerging best practices of conducting an effective job search. The Job Search Readiness Assessment℠ Development Guide is now in its 7th edition and in this episode, Hank will be sharing some of what this assessment contains and why and how you can get ready to land that job you want this year! In this episode we discuss... *What the average jobseeker doesn’t know about job hunting in today’s market; *How to effectively read a job description; *Why the best time to look for a job is when you have one; *Why job search is a competitive sport – and how you can play to win; *The top 3 things you need to do this year to position yourself for your next job... ...and much more! For more visit www.mildredtalabi.com

My guest on today's show kicks off a new segment of The Science of Successful Job Hunting podcast called "Career Inspiration". In this segment, I'll be interviewing mid to senior level professionals doing amazing, unique, exciting or unusual things in their work lives to find out their story and to draw lessons on how we can replicate it in our own work lives. Today's guest is Mbeke Waseme - an international education practitioner who has demonstrated great expertise in navigating her career across the education sector in various continents. Mbeke and I first met around 2010 at the City Business Library in Moorgate during one of my CV workshops. Since then I’ve followed Mbeke’s career with great interest on social media – a career that has taken her from the UK to the Caribbean, to Ghana and now Malaysia, where she is currently working as an Education Adviser. If you have a desire to work abroad or you want to be more adventurous in your career, you'll get a lot out of this episode. In this episode we discuss... •The first thing to consider when relocating; •How to leave your comfort zone and launch into the unfamiliar; •The benefits and challenges of working overseas; •How to adapt to cultural differences when abroad; •How to learn from life and take advantage of opportunities that come your way; ...and much more! For more visit www.mildredtalabi.com

Do you have a master CV? If not, you need one! Find out why and how to create a master CV in this solo round. Plus why you need to update your CV - EVEN if you're currently not job hunting! For more visit www.mildredtalabi.com

My guest on Episode 19 of The Science of Successful Job Hunting is a highly experienced executive recruiter, the founder and director of Career Codex, and the author of two popular books on job search strategies. Simon Gray specialises in empowering executive jobseekers to think differently and move successfully in the job market. In today’s episode, Simon and I discuss some of the secrets contained in his latest book, Super Secrets of Successful Executive Job Search, and how you can apply them to help you land your next executive job! In this episode we discuss... *The right mindset for a successful job search; *Why you should do the opposite of what everyone else is doing; *The best time to engage with employers; *How to find and take advantage of the hidden job market; *The biggest mistakes jobseekers make on their cover letter; ...and much more! For more visit www.mildredtalabi.com

Today’s solo round is all about how to navigate a successful career change. If you’re currently thinking of, or have ever thought about changing your career but you're not sure how to go about it, this podcast episode is for you. In this episode we look at the 3 reasons most people change careers and explore 4 tips on how to do it successfully. For more visit www.mildredtalabi.com

My guest on Episode 17 of The Science of Successful Job Hunting is not just an interview coach, but THE interview coach! Margaret has over 10 years of international recruitment experience in the corporate sector, recruiting thousands of candidates across Europe, Middle East and the US, and almost as long running her own private interview and career coaching practice. In today’s episode, Margaret shares her tips and techniques on how to perfect your interview technique. Find out... *The role your mindset plays in your interview success; *Why it's important to mention all your relevant skills on your CV and face-to-face; *Whether you should discuss salary expectations at the interview; *How many questions you should ask your interviewer (and which ones); *...and the most important thing you should do to prepare for an interview. For more, visit www.mildredtalabi.com

Today’s solo round topic comes from Napoleon Hill, one of the founding fathers of the personal development movement. If you’re not familiar with the name Napoleon Hill, you may be more familiar with his books, one of which is the all-time classic Think and Grow Rich, which I recently finished reading. Although Think and Grow Rich was written in 1937, the wisdom Mr Hill has to share on how to get the exact job position you want is just as relevant today as it was then. In fact, these 7 steps are a great way to avoid the competition and tap into the hidden job market where the best job opportunities are waiting to be discovered! For more visit www.mildredtalabi.com

My guest on today’s show is a “Career catalyst”, passionate about supporting professionals, executives and organisations in career transitions. Steve Preston spent 30 years successfully working in the travel industry for companies including Thomas Cook and British Airways before starting his own consultancy. In 2013, Steve published his first book, “Winning Through Redundancy: Six steps to navigate your way to a brighter future”, which has helped many people make successful transitions through redundancy. In episode 15 of The Science of Successful Job Hunting, Steve and I discuss redundancy and what you can do to bounce back after it – or rather, how you can “win” through it! Find out.... * How to let go and move forward; * What to do when you have to reapply for your own job; * Why you shouldn't dive straight back into the job market after a redundancy; * The power and value of social media post-redundancy; *...as well as lessons from Steve's own career on how to seize opportunities that come your way. For more, visit www.mildredtalabi.com

Making the effort to review your CV each time you apply for a job is very good practice. These 10 questions will help you make sure that you're handing in the best CV possible before you hit that send button. For more, visit www.mildredtalabi.com

My guest on today’s show is Dr Lois Frankel, the best-selling author of Nice girls don’t get the corner office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers - a book that had a big impact on me when I first read it many years ago. Dr Lois is also an executive coach and keynote speaker, an internationally-recognized expert in the field of leadership development for women, and the founder of the Bloom Again Foundation – a charity which provides rapid response financial assistance to economically vulnerable working women. In today’s episode of The Science of Successful Job Hunting, Dr Lois and I discuss how to position yourself for the corner office - i.e. the executive job that you want. In this episode we discuss... *The skills and personal attributes needed to succeed at an executive level; *How to identify the rules, boundaries and strategies in your job playing field; *The common mistakes women make that hinder their career progress; *Tips for creating an effective executive CV; *How to position yourself for the corner office; ...and much more! For more visit www.mildredtalabi.com

This solo round episode is all about how you can improve your CV quickly, easily - and immediately! Top tips include: *which fonts to use and which fonts to definitely NOT use; *why you should make the opening line of your personal statement super engaging; *how to inject personality into your CV; *why you should lose "tasks" and "duties" from your employment history; ...and much more... For more, visit www.mildredtalabi.com

Relocating for your dream job is never a decision to be rushed into - there are so many elements to consider, both practical and otherwise. My guest on today’s show is Ida-Mélody Babela. She is the Head of Talent division at Combi-Nations, a recruitment firm which specialises in the selection of engineers and executives for middle and senior positions in Africa, and an expert in all things recruitment where Africa is concerned. In this particular episode we're talking about relocating to Africa for your dream job but the strategies and tips Ida shares are relevant for relocating anywhere in the world. In this episode we discuss... *The benefits of relocating for your dream job; *How to mine and communicate the added value you bring as an international professional; *Where the jobs are in Africa and which industries are on the rise; *Why straight after graduation may not be the best time to relocate; *...and how to make your relocation process as smooth and as stress-free as possible. You can also find out in this episode which African city is one of THE most expensive in the world, and which African country has a Silicon Valley tech industry that rivals some of the best around the world! For more, visit www.mildredtalabi.com

The job market has changed significantly over the past few years, which means that if you're looking for a job you now need to be a lot more creative on how you go about it - networking offers you the opportunity to do just that. In this solo round episode, I discuss the benefits of networking and offer 8 strategies you can use for effective face-to-face networking. Find out: *why you should network outside of your network; *why it's oh-so-important to follow up with contacts immediately; *how you can keep your networking relationships fresh; ...and much more... For more, visit www.mildredtalabi.com

My guest on today’s show is George Anders – a New York Times bestselling author and journalist with five non-fiction books under his belt and three decades of experience writing for national publications, including Forbes Magazine. George and I first connected back in 2011 when I picked up a copy of his then new book, The Rare Find, which I absolutely loved and have since referenced several times over in my work with jobseekers and career changers. In this episode we discuss... *Why LinkedIn is a tremendous asset for your job search; *Tips on how to identify your unique offering as a job candidate; *How to develop rapport with your interviewer; *Why a "jagged" career background can actually work to your advantage; *...and why searching for a job is like hunting for your dream flat! For more, visit www.mildredtalabi.com

What exactly is the "hidden" job market and how do you find it and access it for your job search? In this solo round episode, I go into detail on the hidden job market and five ways you can tap into it for your next job. Find out: *how you can and should be utilising your personal connections in your job search; *why LinkedIn is key to your professional outreach; *...and how you can get a job without ever responding to a recruitment advert! For more, visit www.mildredtalabi.com

My guest on Episode 7 of The Science of Successful Job Hunting podcast is Sherry Bevan - a “confidence guide”, mentor and coach. Sherry specialises in building women’s confidence for returning to work after a career break or maternity leave, but the advice she gives in this episode is great for anyone lacking confidence in their work life. In this episode we talk about… *how confidence affects your job hunting; *how to communicate confidence on your CV or LinkedIn profile; *the best way to prepare yourself for returning to work after a career break or maternity leave; *...and why being 'more American' is a good thing when applying for jobs! For more, visit www.mildredtalabi.com

Successful job hunting is hard work in the beginning but very rewarding at the end when you succeed in meeting your goal. But what happens when you've done all you can to get your next job and still nothing? Find out in this solo round episode where I talk about exactly what you should be doing to make your job search successful in the first place and what to do after you've done that. For more, visit www.mildredtalabi.com

My guest on Episode 5 of The Science of Successful Job Hunting is Rupert French, an Australian-based careers guru and the author of the job hunting manual for older workers, How to Get a Good Job After 50. In this episode we talk about… *how to overcome age discrimination in your job search and at work; *why a lot of successful job search is successful marketing; *how building and utilising a small network can lead to your next role; *why the people who go for any job get nothing; *how best to craft your CV if you're an older worker with lots of experience. For more, visit www.mildredtalabi.com.

Episode 4 of The Science of Successful Job Hunting podcast is a literal A-Z guide to landing your dream job (or any job you want). From taking ACTION to setting GOALS, embracing OPPORTUNITIES to building meaningful RELATIONSHIPS, this quick handy guide is something you can refer to over and over again as you progress in your career.

In this third episode of The Science of Successful Job Hunting podcast, I interview marketing graduate - and now media personality - Alfred Ajani, to find out more about how to go the extra mile in your job search and get yourself noticed. Alfred is the clever young man who landed himself a job after standing outside Waterloo Station, London, in 2014 with a sign asking for work!

This second episode of The Science of Successful Job Hunting podcast series is all about personal development - specifically, how reading books can help you grow. I share my thoughts on why personal development is crucial and the 10 books that have made the greatest impact on me in recent years.

The vital first step to success in your job hunting is to be very clear in your goals. Find out why it's important and how to develop this goal clarity in this podcast...