Career Blast in a Half

What People Forget Most To Get Hired with Hannah Morgan

Hannah Morgan an unapologetic introvert with a passion for helping job seekers stay proactive and well-informed in the career arena. With her quiet strength and dedication, she has become a career thought leader, LinkedIn Top Voice, and regular contributor on Forbes, Monster, USA Today, Fast Company, and US World and News Reports. Hannah's Sunday Summary is your end-of-the-week must-read for those wanting to stay updated on the latest in careers and industry trends. Her genuine enthusiasm and deep knowledge make her the go-to expert for navigating the ever-changing world of recruiting and hiring.In this episode, you will find out Hannah’s rub on the most important nuances behind why people hire people (because it's not as straightforward as it sounds) Why likability is so underrated – how to find out your areas of likeability and capitalize on itHannah’s top three A-hole candidate “types” (+ my A-hole bonus) The value of being a great conversationalist The fix and missing element to using paper and digital media to get your message out when that’s not working to net you a job,“We can say, why do you like working with me? And I think that if we ask enough people that question, we're going to hear that answer and then the challenge is how do I capitalize on that? How do I make this come out?” - Hannah MorganFind out about the 30Day Blast Here:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-help-driven-professionals-get-found-navigate-hiring-loren-greiff/Connect with Hannah:Website: https://careersherpa.net/Get Hannah’s Sunday Summary here: https://careersherpa.net/summary-sunday-issue-520/Hannah’s most recommended career book: Sixty Seconds & You’re Hired (https://www.amazon.com/Seconds-Youre-Hired-Robin-Ryan/dp/0140289038)Twitter: https://twitter.com/careersherpaFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/careersherpa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahmorgan/Connect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Want to Get Ahead & Influence? Get Networking! with Julie Brown

On the market and ready to get results NOW? Join the 30Day Blast on May 3rdWhy? In just 4 weeks, you'll gain the tools, strategies, and confidence to make a successful career transition. Additionally, we've priced this program affordably, so you can invest in yourself without breaking the bank.This is not just another program; it's based on the success of over a hundred clients from a private executive network. They did the work, and achieved exceptional results and you can too. Join the 30Day Blast on May 3rdJulie Brown is a no-joke powerhouse, especially when it comes to networking. Julie’s book "This Works - A No-Nonsense Guide to Networking Your Way to More Friends, More Adventures, and More Success," is always in arm’s reach and the must-read recommended to clients no matter how networking savvy or not they are. But don’t wait for the book to arrive, her podcast, also called "This Works," is equally bossy and filled with immediate how-to’s to drive influence in your career (and life) . What I appreciate most about Julie's networking strategies is how easy and approachable she makes it, removing the fear factors while backed by data. Topics for today’s show:Overcoming the most common networking roadblock: WHY would anyone want to network with me? Why pedigree and experience aren’t enough of a competitive advantage to set you apart and influence your career. How to build and maintain your sphere of influenceWhy networking is not just about businessHow and precisely why following up is essential in networking, and whose responsibility it is to nurture relationships to stand out from your competition. For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Julie:Hire Julie for Keynotes: https://juliebrownbd.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/ThisWorks-No-Nonsense-Networking/dp/173483790XPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thisworks/id1528595881YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m94BBkM9It4Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliebrown_bd/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliebrownbd/Connect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

No One Is Going To Save You with Mary Abbajay

In 2019, I looked good on the outside. My insides, another story. More like a Jenga tower ready for one wrong move, and splat. That’s when I met Mary Abbajay. Matter of fact. Full of and vinegar and those words, "You know, nobody is gonna save you" Today, years later I still credit her, her words to my ability to remove and save myself. Mary is no stranger to toxic bosses and workplaces – having been there herself. This is precisely what led her to writing "Managing Up: How to Move Up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss," is a practical guide to thriving in any work environment. In addition, she hosts the "Cubicle Confidential" podcast, where she shares powerful tips and strategies for achieving career success.In this episode, we discuss how to: Spot workplace toxicity and taking control of your work experienceTaking responsibility for your workplace happiness through managing upStrategies for surviving and thriving in toxic workplacesRebuilding your career after leaving a toxic workplaceBuilding positive and productive relationships with your boss while maintaining your integrity and dignityConfronting a boss who takes credit for your ideas and diminishes your efforts while effectively managing upOn the market and ready to get results NOW? Join the 30Day Blast on May 3rdWhy? In just 4 weeks, you'll gain the tools, strategies, and confidence to make a successful career transition. Additionally, we've priced this program affordably, so you can invest in yourself without breaking the bank.This is not just another program; it's based on the success of over a hundred clients from a private executive network. They did the work, and achieved exceptional results and you can too. Join the 30Day Blast on May 3rdFor hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Mary:Website: https://careerstonegroup.com/Email: mary@careerstonegroup.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cubicle-confidential/id1575418679Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryabbajayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-abbajay-managingup/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Up-Move-Work-Succeed-ebook/dp/B07BB4QFDFConnect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Ingratitude Is Making You An Uninspiring Leader with Chris Schembra

We’re delving into the fascinating topic of gratitude and how ingratitude – a lack of gratitude is too often the very thing that kills off, most leaders want – to inspire others. We're joined by the incomparable Chris Schembra, a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, and mastermind behind the 7:47 Gratitude Experience™. Chris is a true gratitude, having sparked over 500,000 relationships through his evidence-based framework.Chris and I explore the toxic effects of ingratitude and entitlement in our careers and how a practice of gratitude can help limit or even eliminate it. Chris shares his inspiring journey too because he started out like many of us – full of NO gratitude until he stumbled upon it, leading him to his life’s work to strengthen client and team relationships. Today, he’s worked with some of the biggest names in business, entertainment, and sports. His work has earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including 2 Emmy Awards for his viral campaign giving tribute and thanks to Veterans.Don't miss out on this juicy discussion!Topics for today’s show:How Chris' gratitude movement started from a bowl of pasta sauceChris's path from depression and addiction to a new life, powered by gratitude principles with transformative potentialThe impact of entitlement on leadership and collaboration in the workplaceThe power of gratitude and its impact on mindset and leadership styleDeveloping empathy and gratitude to overcome entitlement in personal and professional lifeFor hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Chris:Website: https://www.747club.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.schembraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schembra/Twitter: https://twitter.com/cschembraBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chris-Schembra/author/B083WMTMJFConnect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Your Smartest Career Move, Not What You Think? Asking For Help

Niraj Kapur is one of my favs because he’s earnest, generous andrewards himself with heavy metal band t-shirts.He’s a LinkedIn top voice, three-time author, TedTalk speaker, Salesforce Top Sales Influencer to Follow and a trusted sales coach.Best of all, he dispels the stereotypes most associated with as a sales leader, known for raw truths, vulnerability, and helping others with NO profit motive. In this episode, Niraj shares his personal experience of overcoming trauma after his divorce and why he asked for help from his parents as a grown man.“I did something I really didn't want to do. I asked for help. And I reached out to my elderly retired parents. I said please help me and that's really difficult to do, especially when you're a grown man., At the time it felt horrible, but looking back it was a smartest thing I could do”He explains why asking for help is what smart people do.Why it’s stinky to think asking for help is a sign of weakness, and Why it needs to be seen as a sign of strength and career catalyst to move forward.Niraj doesn’t hold back (ever)Like me, he shares his frustration when giving free help and seeing people not taking advantage of it because there's nothing worse than seeing unfulfilled potential in others. If you’re resisting asking for help, this episode has your name on it.Whether it’s in your job search, crappy dead-end position, struggling with a toxic boss, or culture we’ve got you. For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Niraj:Website: https://everybodyworksinsales.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nirajkapur/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/NirajwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkapur/?originalSubdomain=ukBooks: Business Growth: Lessons Learned From Divorce, Dating and Falling In Love AgainEverybody Works In Sales: Here's What You Need To Know To Achieve Success In Your CareerConnect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

The Career Brain Tattoo You NEVER Want To Remove I Flying Solo Episode

You’re about to see the brain tattoo you need for accessing the hidden job market!In this Flying Solo episode, I'll guide you through a visual representation of the job market that you can draw for yourself. We'll be talking about the six layers of the job market pyramid and where 99.999% of job seekers go wrong. I'll explain how to access the hidden job market and why it's so effective. We'll start by discussing internal promotions, referrals, and networking, and how they are interconnected. Trust me, referrals are crucial, and you'll see why they are the best source for finding job opportunities. I'll also talk about why networking is essential for accessing the hidden job market, and how you can start building your network today.Are you excited? I know I am! Let's dive into the world of the hidden job market together and uncover those opportunities that are waiting for you!Topics for today’s show:Understanding the hidden job market pyramidThe importance of internal promotions in job searchThe power of referrals and how to leverage themNetworking strategies for finding job opportunitiesThe advantages of being a referred candidateEffective ways to network strategically for job searchFor hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

NOT & HOT Resumes I The OMG’s You Need To Know

Erica Reckamp is arguably one the best Executive Resume Writers I know. She’s down to earth and schooled in her craft like no other. Her knack for helping c-suiters and executives in transition shines so brightly, I grab my shades when I send clients her way knowing they too will fall in love with her and the resumes she masterfully creates to drive near-immediate interest. But aside from resumes, Erica has a powerful hold on what’s hot and what’s not in today's highly competitive job market. Specifically, how your resume needs to reflect post-pandemic nuances in keeping with hiring managers’ needs right now. Her impressive background includes founding her own firm Job Search Like a Pro and serving as Head/Senior Writer for the prestigious global outplacement firms like Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Recently, JobMob named Erica's work as one of the Top Job Search Articles of 2021 and 2022 and she was handpicked to serve as a VIP Career Expert for Job Search Journey. The OMG’s of what’s HOT & NOT in this episode:How the pandemic has changed the hiring landscape and resume priorities.Steering clear of jargon and utilizing your own language, as well as integrating relevant keywords and rewording job responsibilities.Avoiding gimmicks, hype, and presenting oneself authentically while highlighting concrete strengths and value offerings.How to draw out and incorporate emotional intelligence into a resume to distinguish yourself as THE candidate.For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Erica:Website: https://www.jobsearchlikeapro.com/aboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-reckamp/Connect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

What Are 100, 200 & 300 Level Questions? Brenden Kumarasamy, Founder of MasterTalk

Brenden Kumarasamy’s mission is to democratize the art of public speaking. He came to this while coaching business students on how to win “case competitions” – varsity public speaking for nerds. He quickly realized that public speaking is a difficult subject to master, with nuances that make even the most confident, and afraid to get on stage and present effectively. In this episode, Brenden cracks the code behind what 100, 200 & 300 level questions are, how you can craft them, and why every professional needs them regardless of where you are in your career. Topics for today’s show:How Brenden's passion for competitive presentations led to a successful communication coaching businessUnderstanding the tiers of 100, 200, and 300-level questions for personal growth and networkingMoving beyond generic questions and standing out with thoughtful and rare onesThe value of time over money: A shift in Brenden's success scriptDreaming big in your corporate career and building leverage in your lifeTips for successfully transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurshipFor hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Brenden:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/Website: https://www.mastertalk.ca/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MasterTalksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteryourtalk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastertalkyt/Twitter: https://twitter.com/masteryourtalksFree Workshop to Improve your Communication Skills: https://www.rockstarcommunicator.com/Connect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Involuntary Exit - How To Get Through It To Thrive with Robin Merle, Author: Involuntary Exit

Robin Merle is an author, and keynote speaker who focuses on helping women in leadership navigate career transitions. Her book, Involuntary Exit, is a bible and has won an award for its insights into the skills professionals need to navigate career transitions successfully. Robin is on a mission to inspire, lift up, and help women thrive in the face of unplanned career transitions.Topics for today’s show:Dealing with involuntary exits and their emotional impactFinding allies to help heal and build a support network following an involuntary exitFocusing on the future to moving forward after experiencing involuntary exitsHandling questions about involuntary exit and navigating tough conversationsGenuine interest in others for networking beyond job leads for personal and professional growthFor the most effective and unorthodox hidden job market tips for outcomes now subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Robin:Book: https://www.amazon.com/Involuntary-Exit-Womans-Guide-Thriving/dp/1647423090Website: https://theprofessionalguide.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinmerletpg/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinmerle.author/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-merle-cfre-30b88536/ Connect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

5 Ways To Up Your Career with Stephen Gates

Stephen Gates, Founder of CRZY, the strategy and design studio, never holds back. His and-vinegar career insights strip down the noise in this episode to help you avoid the 5 ways to up your career. He is a visionary and global design leader with over 150 international awards, recognized in Apple keynotes, HOW Magazine, and other publications.He’s worked with the big ones including, InVision, Citi, Starwood Hotels, WW, and McCann Erickson, leading teams that created multiple Fortune 100 brands and award-winning global advertising campaigns. Gates is an accomplished speaker and the host of the award-winning podcast, The Crazy One, where he explores issues that matter to creatives. Topics for today’s show:Getting laid off and finding fulfillment in your careerBeing your authentic self and embracing your "crazy" side to succeed in a corporate environmentFinding the balance between ego-driven decisions and building a fulfilling career.Discovering and embracing your value in a competitive job marketInvesting in timeless skills for a successful career in the digital space: beyond apps and degreesHow to avoid being generic and standing out in your career and personal brandingFor hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Stephen:Website: http://stephengates.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crazy-one/id1128248295YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFBj51A8bwStPJjdylRLUvQInstagram: http://instagram.com/sdgatesTwitter: https://twitter.com/sdgatesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stepdgatPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/sdgates/Connect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com