Occasionally, an employer’s first pick for an open position will turn down the position, which leaves the employer with a substitute hire. These substitutes are readily available as employers usually consider more than one person for a position, however, how does being a substitute hire effect the candidate? Join host Cady Chesney and Kim Sernel, CPA, CPRW, as they dive into tips and strategies for being an employer’s first...

If you’ve ever left an interview thinking that it went great, only to not get the position, chances are you made a mistake during the interview process. Is this occurring time and time again, but you’re not sure how to change what you’re doing? Join host Cady Chesney and Ramon Santillan Jr., Interview Consultant at Persuasive Interview, as they dive into job interview mistakes and how to overcome them to get the job you want.

The resume plays a big role in helping you acquire an interview, and ultimately, a job. Effectively preparing that resume can go a long way in determining the fate of your job search. Stefanie Lomax, director of human resources at Rolyn Companies, joins Tim Muma to discuss the vital components of your resume. Stefanie describes all the areas you need to focus on when prepping this document, and some strategies for giving th...

Before you acquire that first great job, you most likely need to gain experience in the form of an internship. The value you create gives employers more incentive to hire you quickly. Marv Russell, a global human resources professional and author of "Finding Your Internship: What Employers Want You to Know," talks to Tim Muma about the importance of finding the best internship for you. Marv discusses when you should start l...

In today's modern, digital world, your job prospects can often be impacted by what employers find out about you when they search online. Gaining control over that image and appealing to those looking to hire is the key. Brenda Berkelaar, an author, teacher and researcher at the University of Texas at the Austin Moody College of Communication, talks with Tim Muma about navigating the online space. More specifically, she tell...

Giving an overview of your experience and capabilities in a two to three sentence paragraph at the top of your resume can be challenging. Jorli Peña, founder of Sweet Resumes, joins the show to share her thoughts on why a personal brand statement, or a professional summary, is the most important part of a resume. Additionally, host Cady Chesney and Ms. Peña will explore tips and suggestions for writing an effective statement.

No one wants to hear the words, “You’re fired,” but many people may face this reality at some point in their careers. For a fired individual, the idea of searching for a new job (and the possibility of needing to explain the circumstance during job interviews) can be daunting. Jenny Foss, President of Ladder Recruiting Group and author of career blog JobJenny.com, discusses the details of handling a firing with grace.

Anyone will tell you that searching for a job is no easy task, especially when faced with rejections and unemployment. Resilience is defined as the “capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness” and it is definitely something that can help job seekers stay positive during the job search process. Paula Davis-Laack, founder and CEO of the Davis Laack Stress and Resilience Institute, joins us to share how resilienc...

Your resume is a tool…a vehicle that will take you where you want to go, which is why it is so important to have an error free resume. But after proofreading your resume twice, even three times, you send it off…and immediately notice an error right after you hit send. Terri Lively, an independent writing and editing professional, joins the show to share her tips and insight on how to have an error free resume.

After a lengthy job search, you secure a great job offer. But, after informing your current manager of your decision to leave the company, he offers you a promotion and new salary that seems equally as promising. You’re at a crossroads: do you take the new job or stay with your current company? Contemplating the pros and cons of the counter offer can be a difficult process. Bernie Frazier, president of the career coaching f...