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Oct 27
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Bold Career Moves with Georgie Hubbard: ...

RENATA BERNARDE
About this episode

Episode 314 - Recruiter-turned-Founder Georgie Hubbard unpacks how to pivot with confidence, optimize your resume and LinkedIn, and ditch “spray & pray” for targeted strategies that actually get results.

After dozens of conversations with senior professionals over the past few months and the discussions in my latest podcast episode, I keep coming back to the same conclusion. The people who are progressing in this year’s job market are not the ones applying faster or to more roles. They are the ones who have adapted to a hiring system that is more algorithmic and more cautious than it was a year ago. The question is whether your job search strategy reflects this as well.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

  • 00:00 Career Boldness and Reinvention
  • 03:48 Overcoming Fear and Paralysis by Analysis
  • 08:20 Cultural Shocks and Resilience in New Environments
  • 11:28 Navigating Career Pivots and Transferable Skills
  • 16:01 Adapting to Modern Recruitment Challenges
  • 22:43 Visibility and Networking in a Competitive Market
  • 25:03 Overcoming Precision and Embracing Boldness
  • 29:39 The Fear of Regret and Career Transitions
  • 33:51 Monetizing Skills and Building a Business
  • 39:49 Navigating the Early Stages of Entrepreneurship
  • 42:30 Empowering Women in the Age of AI

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About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 

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