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Master the Job Search

Master the Job Search

Kelly Phelan

Master the Job Search is hosted by Kelly Phelan, a Career Strategist and former Business School Professor. The show offers guidance to high achievers with advanced degrees interested in taking control of their careers and obtaining jobs they love. The show focuses on all aspects of the job search process, including evaluating job postings, tailoring applications, writing winning resumes and cover letters, standing out (for all the right reasons!) in job interviews, and successfully transitioning to a new role and/or organization. Episodes cover related professional development topics such as determining the best direction for your career, building your professional brand and reputation, and creating a long-term strategic plan for success. Kelly has over 20 years’ experience working in the career and professional development space. She is an accomplished teacher, trainer, and mentor who has helped thousands of students and professional clients obtain the jobs and career advancement they desire. Interested in learning more? Visit www.masterthejobsearch.com

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Before you start your next job search, it is critical that you clean up your digital footprint and start using LinkedIn.

Research has shown upwards of 75% of employers research candidates online after receiving a job application.

And more than 70% of employers have decided not to hire a candidate based on something they found during an online search.

This episode provides 3 ways to clean up your digital footprint and gives you insight into how to start using LinkedIn.

Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/

Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/36

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Master the Job Search - How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for Job Search Success
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02/23/22 • 14 min

There are a number of things you can do to optimize your LinkedIn profile, especially if you are in the midst of a job search.
This episode covers how to tackle your profile picture, banner image, education, experience, recommendations and accomplishments.
Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/
Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/39

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Are you submitting job applications but not getting invitations for interviews?

A job search can be quite a tedious process. It often takes longer than we expect. And we don't always get the attention we think we deserve.

To help you speed up your job search process, here are 6 mistakes you may be making and how to easily fix them to get better attention from potential employers.

If this episode sparks any other questions I might be able to answer, please let me know.

Feel free to contact me on LinkedIn and send me a message.

Or email me at [email protected].

If you found this episode helpful, please be sure to subscribe and review it on Apple podcasts.

Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/32

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Master the Job Search - The Best New Year's Resolutions for 2022 to Find a New Job
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01/11/22 • 12 min

Is your New Year’s Resolution for 2022 to find a new job?

After two years of pandemic job losses, the Great Resignation, and the typical employment turnover, lots of people are looking to find a new job this year.

If finding a new job or developing your career or professional reputation is your focus for 2022, check out 5 of the Best New Year’s Resolutions for 2022.

Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/

Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/33

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Feeling burntout? Struggling to maintain work-life balance?

Thanksgiving is a great chance to take a day off.

But what about the rest of the year?

Do you avoid taking your vacation days? Do you work long hours, nights, and weekends?

Or can you say you have a sense of work-life balance?

This episode provides three strategies to help you overcome burnout and work towards a reasonable level of work-life balance.

Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/

Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/30

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If you want a new job in 2022, start job hunting now.
Traditionally, January and February are the most popular hiring months.
But that doesn’t mean you have to wait until the New Year to start applying.
This episode gives you 5 convincing reasons to start job hunting now if you want a new job in 2022.
Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/
Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/31

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During economic downturns, many people consider a graduate degree in the hope of receiving better job offers.

But does a graduate degree really result in better job offers? Sometimes. But there is no guarantee.

This episode dives into why a graduate degree may hurt your job search, as well as the potential benefits a graduate degree may offer.

Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/

Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/35

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Are you always looking for the next step forward in your career?

Would you consider moving laterally? Perhaps taking a step backward? Even taking a demotion?

To a large extent, many of us are always chasing the next big promotion, but progress, particularly in your career is not always a smooth, constant journey forward.

Sometimes it is necessary to take a step back with the expectation that it will actually move your career forward in the future.

Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/
Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/28

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Master the Job Search - How to Supercharge Your Career Using the 1% Margin Gains Rule
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11/02/21 • 11 min

Careers don’t just happen. You need to take a proactive approach.
Working a job isn’t enough.
As James Clear says in his book, Atomic Habits, “a 1% improvement every day for a year results in you being 37 times better at the end of those 365 days.”
Working IN your job is likely to improve your career a little bit.
But purposefully working ON your career will generate more long-term and useful benefits.
You don’t have to work a lot on your career. You just have to put in small efforts. Done consistently, this can yield major results.
This episode provides several ideas for how to take what you are doing in your job, and put in a little extra effort, to get a significant, positive impacts throughout your career.
Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/
Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/27

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Have you taken the time to write a LinkedIn About section?

Your LinkedIn About section is valuable real estate.

It’s one of the first things people see because it resides right under your name and headline.

If you aren’t putting in the effort to make it compelling, you are missing an opportunity.

This episode addresses the Dos and a few Don’t to ensure your About section gets all the right attention.

Have you grabbed your copy of the 4 Facts High Achievers Need to Know to Take Control of Their Careers and Obtain a Job They Love? Click here to get your copy: https://masterthejobsearch.com/subscribe/

Visit the episode website for the full show notes: https://masterthejobsearch.com/38

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FAQ

How many episodes does Master the Job Search have?

Master the Job Search currently has 40 episodes available.

What topics does Master the Job Search cover?

The podcast is about Career Advice, Corporate, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Ceo, Business, Linkedin, Job Search, Careers and Mba.

What is the most popular episode on Master the Job Search?

The episode title '3 Ways to Clean Up Your Digital Footprint + Start Using LinkedIn' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Master the Job Search?

The average episode length on Master the Job Search is 10 minutes.

How often are episodes of Master the Job Search released?

Episodes of Master the Job Search are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Master the Job Search?

The first episode of Master the Job Search was released on Apr 25, 2021.

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