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When (not if) you make a mistake, recognize where things went wrong, take ownership where necessary and see what you can learn from that experience so you can move on and make forward progress. Don't dwell on your mistake.

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We’re talking about resume’s this week because there are simple mistakes people are frequently making and you only have an average of 6 seconds to catch the attention of the hiring manager to want to read more.

Nichole offers some great tips that are easily implemented on your own and if you are wanting additional help or to take the guess work out of editing your resume, please reach out to work with her.

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Nichole shares why it's important to make a list of things you don't like doing which helps you understand more clearly what you do enjoy doing. She also talks about making your resume stand out and options how to do that as well as proactively following up with companies and hiring managers to show you are interested.

It’s true that you can liken recruiting to dating. There is a courting ritual that has to happen between two parties, where if a third party gets involved, there could be issues. Imagine doing this dance with 32 companies in one week!

This is something our guest on today’s episode went through after being laid off and embarked on her job search. Alyssa Rhoda joins us today to walk us through how she tackled this monumental task and the struggles that came along with it.

Alyssa Rhoda is the director of talent acquisition at a tech company based out of LA called Zephyr. She has been in recruiting for over a decade and is passionate about the candidate experience, company culture, and employee engagement. All reasons why recruiters were after her once she switched her status to “open to work” on LinkedIn.However, even after having a system of questions and points for each company, where Alyssa really put the time and effort into vetting each company in her interviews, the company she chose ended up being a bad fit. This led to her quitting in 45 days after being hired.

If this can happen to Alyssa, this can happen to anyone. So, we wanted to bring Alyssa on today’s episode to discuss her experience and share the lessons she learned with our listeners so you have a better understanding and knowledge of how to choose a company most aligned with you.

Tune in to hear helpful tips and advice for your current or next job search!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How Alyssa found her passion in recruiting
• Alyssa’s messy job search experience after being laid off
• When Alyssa realized when her company wasn’t actually a good fit for her
• The importance of leaning into trusting your gut when making career choices
• How Alyssa was misled during the interview process
• Having awareness of your fear and anxiety when searching for jobs
• Helpful advice Alyssa from lessons learned during this experience

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Episode Overview:

• Today's episode focuses on planning for success and celebrating milestones.
• Nichole shares personal updates and experiences.
• She encourages listeners to shift their mindset and plan for success in various areas of their lives.

Planning for Success

• Nichole emphasizes the importance of thinking about what could go right, rather than solely focusing on backup plans.
• Encourages listeners to envision their future roles, positions, and phases of life in a successful scenario.

Celebrating Milestones

• Nichole recounts her experience of surpassing 100,000 podcast downloads.
• Talks about attending a retreat coinciding with the milestone and the joy of building new relationships.
• Highlights the fun activities at the retreat: e-bike riding through Zion's National Park, repelling, and a transformative sound bath.

Updates and Challenges

• Nichole shares her absence in June due to illness and vocal strain.
• Assures listeners of her return with great content while taking care of her health.
• Encourages listeners to plan for success in their own endeavors, setting goals and rewards for themselves.

Career Journals and Entrepreneurship

• Nichole discusses the challenges and successes of updating her career journals available on Amazon.
• Introduces a more gender-neutral version of the journal.
• Encourages listeners to check out the career journals in the show notes to support their career growth.

Embracing Change and Overcoming Insecurities

• Nichole talks about the discomfort and insecurities that come with pursuing entrepreneurship.
• Shares her journey of transitioning from a comfortable role to making a bigger impact.
• Encourages listeners to embrace change, face discomfort, and open doors to greater opportunities.

Closing Remarks:

• Nichole acknowledges the unstructured nature of the episode and thanks listeners for their support.
• Invites listeners to share the podcast with friends and check out the career journals.
• Encourages connection and offers support via LinkedIn.