Podcasts about zero2hired

Welcome to this edition of the Canadian Job Search Podcast.  This week we interview Connel Valentine. Connel is the co-founder of the Canadian Job Search Academy. Connel educates and enlightens people to find the job that's right for them. As a newcomer to Canada, he has researched and discovered what it takes to survive a competitive and conservative job market. Connel provides you with insight to be more empowered in the job search process. He covers: Is it a good time to look for work? When is it a good time to move jobs? How to be approachable? Personalize your interactions! Have companies changed the way they interview? To learn about Connel Valentine, visit:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/connelvalentine     To learn about the Zero2Hired course, visit: https://canadianjobsearchguide.com    

In this episode of the Canadian Job Search Podcast, we interview Dean Kulaweera. Dean is an IT recruiter in Canada.  He specializes in helping experienced IT professionals land their ideal role.     Dean provides you with insight to ace the interview. He covers: How to communicate your value The changes in interviews during the pandemic How to stand out in the video interview Using your body language on camera effectively How you can prepare today for the opportunities tomorrow   To learn about Dean, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dktechrecruiter/ To learn about the Zero2Hired course, visit: https://courses.zero2hired.com

Welcome to the final episode of the Zero2hired podcast. We are making big changes in 2020 and we are excited to announce that we'll be launching the Canadian Job Search Podcast in February.  Check out the podcast to learn more...

Welcome to another episode of the Zero2Hired podcast. In this episode, we interview Nissar Ahamed.   Nissar is the Founder of CareerMetis.com. He is also the Podcast Host of The Career Insider Podcast and The C.A.R.E. Show.     Nissar gives you the inside scoop on how to crack the job search code, in this episode we cover: Understanding the Market Know your transferable skills How to overcome the newcomer challenge What it means to have Canadian experience How to deal with different work requirements To learn more about Nissar visit: https://www.careermetis.com To learn about the Zero2Hired course, visit: https://courses.zero2hired.com

In this week’s episode, we interview Jen Narayan. Jen is a career coach and executive recruiter. She is also a workshop facilitator helping people find career clarity and land their dream job.     In this episode, Jen covers: What's hot in today's job market Finding the right job  How to reset your mindset The best way to learn the Canadian work climate How to address being overqualified    To learn about Jen Narayan, visit: www.careerrealtalk.com To learn about the Zero2Hired course, visit: www.canadianjobsearchacademy.com

In this week’s episode, we interview Anne Flamant. Anne Flamant is the mind behind Dare and Defy Strategic Consulting. Her company offers strategic consulting and marketing services for brands and businesses, redefining what success means and how to achieve it purposefully and consciously.     In this episode, Anne covers: The newcomer experience How to get exposure to the hidden job market  Growing quickly in an organization How to align with other newcomers Adding value to your mentor to deepen your relationship   To learn about Anne Flamant, visit:https://dndstrategy.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/anneflamant To learn about the Zero2Hired course, visit: https://courses.zero2hired.com

In this week’s episode, we interview Sweta Regmi. Sweta is the CEO of Teachndo where she teaches the do’s and don’t to job seekers. She is a Resume and Linkedin profile writer and Interview Coach.     Sweta provides you with insight to ace the interview. She covers: How to sell yourself on paper What tools to use to bring your resume to the top of the pile  How to shine with a recruiter When to take that initial phone screen How to ask questions in the interview to succeed   To learn about Sweta Regmi, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweta-regmi   To learn about the Zero2Hired course, visit: https://courses.zero2hired.com

In this week’s episode, we interview Robert Moment. Robert is our first International Guest. Robert Moment is the Get Hired Expert and Author of the books Starting a New Job and How to Ace an Interview.  He specializes in teaching experienced professionals and recent college grads how to interview using skills and strategies that make them stand out and get hired.     Robert provides you with insight to ace the interview. He covers: How to communicate your value How to use the PAR (Problem, Action, Result) method  Teaches you the importance of a good story How to ask the right questions to make you stand out The strategy of bringing a positive attitude into the room with you   To learn about Robert Moment, visit: www.howtoaceaninterview.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/howtoaceajobinterview To learn about the Zero2Hired course, visit: https://courses.zero2hired.com

In this week’s episode, we interview Gurpreet Mann. Gurpreet has 14 years of experience in Human Resources (HR) field and is currently running her own HR Consulting Firm called HR Superhero providing full HR support to small, medium enterprises and startups. Gurpreet gives you the inside scoop on how recruiters screen candidates. She covers: What should be in your resume How to handle a phone screen Creating a pitch deck  Why you should have a business mindset How to handle the conversation with a hiring manager To learn about Gurpreet Mann, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manngurpreet/ To learn about the Zero2Hired course, visit: https://courses.zero2hired.com

When you see a job posting that you're interested in, your natural inclination might be to get your application in as quickly as possible. After all, you’ve got a better chance of being seen if you get it in early, right? Not so, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Connel Valentine. Sending in a general resume, no matter how early, is a great way to end up on a huge pile of other discarded, generic resumes. Connel says the best way to get ahead of the competition is to understand the job description, conduct extensive research, and use that research to arrange a meeting with the hiring executives.  About Our Guest: Connel Valentine (www.linkedin.com/in/connelvalentine/) helps people find the job that’s right for them. He's a career coach and online course instructor at Zero2Hired (zero2hired.com/). Providing both one-on-one sessions as well as self-paced learning courses, Connel shares core skills with clients to get them into the workforce as quickly as possible. Resources in This Episode: For more information on finding the job that’s right for you, visit Zero2Hired.com.  Your presence online is critical in order for employers to find you. Learn how to use your social media to make a favorable impression by enrolling in our free online course, How to Wow and Woo Employers Online (https://macslist.teachable.com/p/impress-employers-online/?src=podcast).

In this week’s episode, we interview Valerie Dixon. Valerie is a leading expert in the field of Talent Development. Valerie has over 40 years of experience in all aspects of performance needs analysis, learning strategy development and learning design and development for all types of media.   Valerie gives you the inside scoop on how to excel in the first 90 days on the job. She talks about: How to integrate into your job environment quickly Tips on how to learn the organizational culture Creating an organizational workbook  How to make your brain retain more quickly Establishing rapport quickly with your new co-workers To learn more about Valeria, visit: https://learnwaredesign.com To learn about the Zero2Hired course, visit: https://courses.zero2hired.com

In this week’s episode, we interview Bassem Farra. Bassem is architectural engineering and will be arriving in Canada on May 3rd, 2019, and he already has a fantastic achievement. He got a job offer 30 days before arriving in Canada. We interviewed him to understand how he did it. He explains: Why he moved to Canada How he researched his regulated field How he fine-tuned his résumé to get recruiters calling him! His key takeaways from the Zero2Hired courses To learn about the Zero2Hired course, visit: https://courses.zero2hired.com

In this week’s episode, we interview Snigdha Asthana. Snigdha has worked in the HR and Recruitment space for over five years and has experience in the Tech Recruiting and executive level searches. Snigdha gives you the inside info on how recruiters screen candidates. She talks about: What is important to recruiters Attending the right informational sessions Leveraging Google and LinkedIn Understanding Canadian Work Culture How to be prepared for the interview To learn more about Snigdha, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/snigdhaasthana/ To learn about the Zero2Hired course, visit: https://courses.zero2hired.com  

In this episode of the Zero2Hired podcast, we interview two exceptional Canadian newcomers.   Alexandre and Vanessa share their new Canadian success story and how they landed her ideal jobs within Canada in their first six months.   Alexandre and Vaness share their strategies and reveal the tools that they used to make the connection from Brazil to Canada.   If you are planning to make that move from Brazil to Canada, listen to this podcast and I promise you will receive some great insights.   Visit me at Expo Canada in São Paulo Brazil on March 23rd where I will share strategies on how to attract Canadian recruiters.   Check the link for more info - https://expocanada.com.br/#inscrpalestra

In this week’s episode, we interview Dean Kulaweera, a Senior IT recruiter, recruiting 100's of IT professionals specializing in the IT industry. Dean gives you the inside info on how recruiters screen candidates. He talks about: What is important to recruiters when reviewing résumés Addressing gaps in your résumé How to prepare for a phone interview How speak to different team dynamics Addressing Canadian experience Learn what goes on behind the scenes from one of Canada’s most experienced Information Technology recruiter to get the job you want! To learn more about Dean, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dktechrecruiter To learn about the Zero2Hired course, visit: https://courses.zero2hired.com Other resources: https://www.meetup.com  

In this week’s episode, we interview Victoria Zajdel, a Canadian campus recruiter with 7+ years of experience, recruiting 100's of new graduates specializing in the telecom industry. Victoria gives you the inside info on how recruiters screen candidates. She talks about: What is important to recruiters when reviewing résumés How to use your social profile to enhance your brand online How to present your volunteer experience How to have a purposeful, phone interview What is the right amount of follow-up after the interview Learn what goes on behind the scenes from one of Canada’s most experienced campus recruiters to get the job you want! To learn more about Victoria, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriazajdel To learn about the Zero2Hired course, visit: https://courses.zero2hired.com  

If you're like most people, you feel nervous when going into a job interview. And science has shown that a lack of self-confidence directly affects your body language, which can distract the hiring manager or make you appear less suited for the job. You don’t want to walk into an interview room and try to wing it. You want to walk in there with confidence. Today’s guest on the Find Your Dream Job podcast, John Ribeiro, says that confidence comes from changing your mindset, preparing what you’re going to say, and sharing stories that show your true and authentic self. About Our Guest: John Ribeiro (linkedin.com/in/ribeirojohn/) gives people what they need to ace a job interview. He prepares you with the skills and mindset to answer those tough questions that will lead you to a job offer. John is also a veteran hiring manager. And he’s a professional public speaker, podcaster, and co-author of the book Zero2hired: Successfully Break Through Your Interview Process. Resources in This Episode: Learn how to fully prepare for the interview process with John’s course, zero2hired.com/#courses, Are you jobless, underemployed, or dissatisfied with your work? John’s book, “Zero2Hired,” (zero2hired.com/get-book) provides the help you need to break through the barriers that keep you from finding a job you love. If you love this podcast, be sure to listen to the Zero2Hired podcast (zero2hired.com/podcast), where John and his colleague share helpful tips and strategies on finding your dream job. Nail every behavioral interview question in your next interview by learning how to prepare for them. Download 100 Behavioral Interview Questions You Need to Know, the free Mac’s List resource that will give you a solid foundation for any question an interviewer may ask. Visit macslist.org/questions.

Welcome to episode twenty of the Zero2hired podcast, this episode is one of the most empowering and insightful podcasts that we have had to date.  Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson shares her strategies on how to bring your best into the interview room with practical tips.  Nkechi is an entrepreneur, author, professional athlete and inspirational speaker, devoted to uplifting people and helping people live more fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. Nkechi is also an experienced Information Technology professional with more than 20 years in the I.T. space, she has held a variety of progressively senior roles within various organizations including Director, Data Center Operations at Rogers Communications; Delivery Project Executive at IBM; and most recently, Associate Vice President, Segment Technology Executive at TD Bank Group. Learn more about Nkechi visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkechinwafor/ To learn more about her Empowerment event visit: https://www.inbodymint.com  

Struggling with your IELTS exam?  We understand that it can be difficult, which is why we brought Warda Abdulsamed on to the Zero2Hired podcast.  Warda is a teacher, settlement worker and employment counsellor specializing in working with immigrants.   Warda shares success strategies and techniques how you can prepare and pass your IELTS test.  To learn more about Warda, visit her LinkedIn profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/warda-abdulsamed-a23b88a5  

In episode 18 of the Zero2Hired podcast, we interview an exceptional guest. Ana Fukushima shares her new Canadian story and how was able to land her ideal job within her first year in Canada. Ana shares her strategies and reveals the tools that she used to make the connection from Brazil to Canada. If you are planning to make that move from Brazil to Canada, listen to this podcast and I promise you will receive some great insights. To learn more about me and my presentation at Expo Canada in São Paulo Brazil On September 15th, visit the link below. http://expocanada.com.br/#palestras  

In this episode of the Zero2Hired podcast, we talk about how to gain a competitive advantage when applying to a consulting/consultant position.  Kisha migrated to Canada almost 20 years ago to further her studies in human resource management. Her passion was training & development and recruitment. As with most, she fell into recruitment by joining a staffing agency. There is where she learned the fundamentals of recruitment - cold calling candidates and companies, competing for placements of candidates, trying to source engineering and manufacturing professionals. She eventually moved to balance her recruitment industry focus and eventually moved to telecommunications and has been within industry recruiting for many types of roles since then. To learn more about Kisha, visit her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kishasolomon1

Resumes for introverts. In this episode of the Zero2hired podcast, we interview Stephanie Clark; she reveals the secrets to creating a resume that will get you hired. Stephanie Clark launched her own new career when she opened her business in 2007. Not really aspired to be a business owner, the spark that spurred Stephanie to establish New Leaf Resumes was her gift for the written word.    Stephanie's resumes continue to earn her accolades. She has since earned two master-level certifications, a total of 9 awards from Career Professionals of Canada, an award from the US-based Emerald Career Publications.   You'll find Stephanie's resumes and letters in a variety of career books that you might find at Chapters, in your local library or career centre.   To learn more about Stephanie, check out these links. Website: https://www.newleafresumes.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebclark-wordsmith/   Here are the resources mentioned in the podcast. https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com http://www.ontariolearn.com

Dress for interview success! In episode 15 of the Zero2Hired podcast, we sit down and have a great conversation with Nav K Chohan talking about looking your best. Looking your best isn't as difficult as you think, it's all about adding those small additions to make your look memorial and helping you stand out in a room full of candidates.  To learn more about Nav and her collection, visit: Website: https://www.navkc.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navkcollection Email: hello@navkc.com  

What is neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and how can it help you in the interview room? In episode fourteen of the Zero2Hired podcast, we sit down and talk with Hugh Comerford. We talk about the practical use of body language, how to prepare your mindset and to make a genuine connection. Hugh is a Certified Innovation Facilitator, Professional Workshop designer and facilitator, a Talented Public speaker and Lecturer Principal trainer of the most complete, most ethical and complete NLP courses in Canada since 1981. To learn more about Hugh, visit: Web: www.nlpworks.comEmail:hugh@nlpworks.com  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hughcomerford  

In the thirteenth episode of the Zero2hired podcast, we talk about the importance of bringing mindfulness into your interview. Understanding and leveraging mindfulness for your interview will help you become more relaxed, more focused and more confident.  John Windisman is our guest and is the Founder of Optimist Brain. John teaches mindfulness to companies and organizations to be better leaders and be more compassionate towards each other and customers. To learn more about John and to listen to his mindfulness meditation audio recordings check out the links below. website: http://optimisticbrain.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwindisman/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/optimisticbrain      

It's every newcomers dream to feel the glorious security of a job offer before landing in Canada. What better way to feel welcomed to a new country! Yet, many fail to recognize what it takes to make that job-winning impression from thousands of miles away. Not Vinil! Hailing from Mumbai India, Vinil is a follower of Zero2Hired and he used what he's learned from us to network his way to a job offer in his current industry in retail management. Before he catches his flight, he was generous enough to share his experience with us Tune in to learn exactly how he managed to accomplish the Canadian newcomer's dream.

This week we have an extraordinary guest, Mark Robinson. Mark has over thirty years of leadership experience in Canada and the UK; Mark has led and coached thousands of individuals in both corporate and personal settings. Mark is the creator and author of “The Ego-Continuum,” a how-to guide for shitty leaders to become less shitty through active leadership.  In episode nine of the Zero2hired podcast Mark shares some insightful nuggets on how to bring your leadership in the interview room. Mark also shares how to learn about the companies culture while you are in the interview.  To learn more about Mark visit: Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/mark-robinson-egocontinuumWebsite: ego-continuum.com Webinar: youtu.be/-5knkozrbO4    

Welcome to episode eight of the Zero2hired podcast. The job search can be stressful, interviews can be stressful and waiting for a response from the hiring manager can be even more stressful.  Since stress is such a significant factor throughout the interview process, we thought it was essential to cover off this topic and interview an expert that can help you manage your stress.  Dr. Derek Lee is an experienced corporate health and wellness doctor with a demonstrated history of working in the telecommunications industry. Skilled in Coaching, Health Promotion, eHealth progams, and Employee Wellness. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Derek Lee, please visit: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdereklee/  Website: https://drdereklee.com  

In this episode, we interview Derek Darch, a Career Strategist and Employment Consultant. In this episode we importance of being prepared and being interview ready. Derek has a BCOMM in Human Resource Management from UOIT. During a co-op in his final year, he found a passion for determining employer needs and assisting students by coaching them on the intricacies of finding gainful employment. After being hired full time at the YMCA Employment Services Division, Derek became involved with coaching youth on leadership, life skills and employment preparation. Now he helps graduates of NPower Canada break into the IT Sector and provides career advice for entry and mid-level IT professionals. To learn more about Derek, visit his LinkedIn profile. Link - https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-darch-750b11a1/ Remember to download here free resume template on the Zero2hired website. Link - https://zero2hired.com    

In the latest episode of the Zero2Hired podcast, we sit down and talk to Sultan Akif.  Sultan is the founder of Experience Your Life and Library in a Week.  He is a social entrepreneur and has over 17 plus years experience in technology consulting. In our conversation, we talk about the power of networking, building and maintaining long-term relationships. Sultan provides us with a view into his personal experience and how it has helped him create a project that has been life-changing.  Enjoy the conversation and the insights. To learn more about Sultan and his work visit the links below. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sultan-akif-095328 Event - https://experienceyourlife.ca Library - https://libraryinaweek.com  

Welcome to episode four of the Zero2Hired podcast. In this show, we interview Taranum Khan.  Taranum is an outstanding career professional with a passion for creating a positive impact on career and academic journeys of the lives she touches, locally and globally. Taranum's Mantra on LinkedIn is “I am here to help professionals build meaningful networks by sharing opportunities.” In our conversation, we talk about LinkedIn Local, how to make connections when you network, how to overcome “over-qualified” challenge. We talk about the importance of communications skills and understanding it in the local context. You will also learn how to summarize your professional experience in under thirty seconds. To learn more about Taranum, you can visit her on LinkedIn or About me. https://ca.linkedin.com/in/taranumkhan http://about.me/taranum.khan     

In episode three of the Zero2Hired podcast, we talk with Daisy Wright from the Wright Career Solution on the importance of storytelling in the interview process. Daisy shares her insights on what it means to have Canadian experience and how you can bring your value into the interview. To learn more about Daisy, visit her website at www.thewrightcareer.com Thank you for tuning into the Zero2Hired Podcast. To learn more about Zero2Hired visit our website www.zero2hired.com