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First Impression Bootcamp

First impressions (unfortunately) count very much. Here's how to hack your way into a good one. Think labour market updates are dry and confusing? Not here. This is your no-fluff, easy-to-digest breakdown of what’s actually happening in the job market right now — and what it mean ... Show More

13m 39s

Aug 17

BIG Labour Market Updates (except its not boring & actually helpful lol)

Think labour market updates are dry and confusing? Not here. This is your no-fluff, easy-to-digest breakdown of what’s actually happening in the job market right now — and what it means for you. Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily ... Show More

10m 12s

Aug 10

Why Does Everyone Else Have Their Life Together? Let's talk about feeling behind.

Feeling like everyone’s ahead of you? In this episode, I answer a listener who’s newly single, just got laid off, and feels like they’re falling behind in life. We talk comparison traps, career setbacks, and why your timeline doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s. Welcome back ... Show More

11m 4s

Apr 2022

Find Joy in Any Job: How Do I Improve the Role I Have?

A lot of us are feeling unhappy and disengaged at work – and that started long before the pandemic. A big part of the problem, says Marcus Buckingham, is that we don’t take the initiative to do more of the tasks that we truly love. After identifying what most energizes and excite ... Show More

27m 29s

Jul 2023

Is It OK Not to LOVE Your Job?

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!If you DON’T love your job. Is that a bad thing?It may be controversial, but perhaps it is OK not to love your job! There is so much focus on following your passion and purpose that I believe that many of us have forgotten that people work to ... Show More

21 m

Mar 2023

Love Where You Work: Workplace Romance with Louis Lessig

Friendships at work help retain employees, but workplace romances can divide teams and are tricky for both the organization and the staff to navigate. In this episode of Career Compass, Hosts Vernon Williams and Kevin Abbed are joined by employment law attorney Louis Lessig to un ... Show More

34m 2s

Apr 2022

Find Joy in Any Job: What Do I Really Love To Do?

At a time when 41% of us are considering quitting our jobs, it’s time for us to understand why and what we can do about it. In this special series from HBR, we’re looking at how to craft your current job around the work you really love. In this episode, we’ll explain how to ident ... Show More

30m 54s

Feb 2023

Unsatisfied at work? How to align your core values to your career

We all have values that are important to us, such as honesty, creativity, or teamwork, or maybe you care about the impact your company makes in the world. It can be difficult to find a career that aligns with your values, however, aligning your values with your work can have a hu ... Show More

31m 41s

Apr 2023

096: From Hate to Happiness with Dr. Benjamin Ritter | 3 Keys to Engineering Career Fulfillment

What is the difference between an engineer who dreads waking up and has consistent miserable days, and one who wakes up smiling and loves their career? How can you transform from hating life to happiness? Read the full episode summary below. ============================ MOS ... Show More

54m 34s

Apr 2022

Find Joy in Any Job: How Do I Get My Team to Love Work?

Not everyone likes everything about their job all the time. But we know from research that people who are energized by at least parts of their work perform better – and feel a greater sense of well-being. So there’s a huge benefit when teams and organizations encourage employees ... Show More

27m 10s

Apr 2024

Find the Right Job Fit with Andre Martin

Everyone has a certain way that they work when they’re at their best, and if that doesn't match the way their company likes to work, there's wrong fit for the position. In this season finale of Career Compass, hosts Aly Sharp and Kevin Abbed speak with work culture strategist and ... Show More

32m 12s

Aug 2018

061 - Hard Work Beats Talent When Talent Doesn't Work

What's more important, having a lot of talent or having a lot of work ethic? Today I'll share with you a story of today's most famous footballer and tell you how he surpassed his more talented friend. If you're new to the podcast, please take the 10 Episode challenge & let me kno ... Show More

19m 28s

Aug 2023

The Secret to Leading Highly Collaborative Teams

If you’re leading a team, you know how hard it is to facilitate collaboration – especially when they don’t know each other well or may never meet in person. When people struggle to work together, it can harm productivity, morale, and talent retention. But New York Times bestselli ... Show More

29m 7s

How To Be The Most Likeable Person In Th...