Career Warrior Podcast

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Chris Villanueva, CEO & Co-Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma resume service, proudly hosts the Career Warrior Podcast for job seekers of all backgrounds. You will hear job-hunting strategies from industry leaders, resume experts, and top coaches to help guide you through your career. This show retells the stories and struggles of job seekers, industry professionals, and brave startup founders. Hear about their career pitfalls and how they climbed out of them in these episodes. The Career Warrior Podcast covers the best career-related content by discussing all topics relevant to all entry-level applicants, mid-career candidates, and high-level executives - from the ideal resume page formatting to writing a resignation letter. We want you to become the best professional you can be in your career! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1d ago

    #405) Apple Store Creator Ron Johnson on Retail, Human Connection, and Your Job Search

    GET THE BOOK, SHOP DIFFERENT: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/shop-different-ron-johnsonzander-nethercutt?variant=44771032498210 What if the biggest career advantage in the AI era isn’t better technology—but better human connection? As AI automates more of our work, the people who rise will be the ones who build trust, create memorable experiences, and make others feel seen. Few people understand this better than Ron Johnson, who created the Apple Store. In this episode, we explore what ambitious professionals can learn from how Apple built one of the most trusted brands in the world. As Apple marks its 50th anniversary, Ron shares why he believes the future belongs to businesses that create better human experiences. From shaping the vision for Apple Stores to building elite retail teams and launching innovations like the Genius Bar, Johnson helped create one of the most respected and profitable retail businesses in the world. We’ll also cover some job search related questions for you Career Warriors unpacking some of Ron’s career history and advice for rising professionals. In his new book, Shop Different (September 22, 2026 / HarperCollins), Johnson shares timeless lessons on leadership, innovation, and building winning cultures rooted in love, kindness, and human connection. From his career at Target to working alongside Steve Jobs at Apple and later leading J.C. Penney, Johnson offers powerful lessons on leading through relationships not transactions. Without further ado, lets launch into this special episode of the Career Warrior Podcast! Questions We'll Cover: Apple is turning 50 this year—when you look back, what do you think Apple understood about human behavior that most companies still miss? You personally interviewed every store leader, and each leader interviewed every employee. Why was hiring that personal to you? What did you look for in candidates beyond what was on their résumé? For job seekers trying to stand out today, what qualities make someone truly unforgettable in an interview? You’ve said we’re “best at our busiest.” What do you mean by that? How do you embrace being busy and high-performing without sacrificing mental health or burning out? You emphasize employee engagement—how can leaders create more meaning at work so employees feel they’re part of something bigger? Apple Stores are famous for incredible customer experiences—I joke that I feel like royalty every time I visit the North Star Mall Apple Store in San Antonio. How did you build that culture so consistently? Why was it so important for employees to remember customer interactions and connect on a personal level? You’ve said fixing a bad customer experience can be more valuable than simply delivering a good one. Why is that? In today’s AI-driven world, many predict the death of physical retail. Why do you believe physical retail is actually becoming more important? More broadly, why do human relationships become more valuable—not less—as technology improves? Your book emphasizes kindness as a strategy. Many ambitious professionals think kindness makes you less competitive—why do you believe the opposite? How can kindness actually become a career advantage for leaders and job seekers? For someone listening who wants to become indispensable in their career over the next year, what should they focus on? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #405) Apple Store Creator Ron Johnson on Retail, Human Connection, and Your Job Search

  2. Aug 31

    #403) Young Professional? Here's How to Get Hired in 2026 | Scott Stirrett

    In today’s job market, young professionals are facing a new level of uncertainty. Unemployment among recent graduates is rising, AI is changing white-collar jobs, and getting through ATS and AI-powered hiring filters can feel harder than ever. So how do you actually get hired? In this episode of the Career Warrior Podcast, Chris talks with Scott Stirrett, author of The Uncertainty Advantage, about the biggest challenges facing young people in the job search today—and how to navigate them. We discuss: - Why young professionals are struggling to find jobs right now - How AI is changing the job search and white-collar careers - How to get through ATS and AI hiring filters - How to find the “side door” into a company - How to build your ability to deal with uncertainty - Strengthening your “risk-taking muscles” - The Regret Minimization Framework for making career decisions - The RULER Method for understanding and regulating your emotions - How to deal with rejection, unemployment, and uncertainty - What young professionals can do to actually get hired Scott Stirrett is the founder of a national nonprofit that has raised more than $80 million and supported 10,000 young professionals. His bestselling book, The Uncertainty Advantage, was endorsed by Andrew Yang and Eric Ries and reached #1 on Amazon Canada. Learn more about Scott: ScottStirrett.com Get the Book, The Uncertainty Advantage: https://www.amazon.com/Uncertainty-Advantage-Launching-Career-Change-ebook/dp/B0DGCD6ZCV Connect with Scott on LinkedIn #JobSearch #YoungProfessionals #CareerAdvice #GetHired #AIJobs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #403) Young Professional? Here's How to Get Hired in 2026 | Scott Stirrett

  3. Aug 17

    #402) Personal Branding for People Who Hate Self-Promotion | Vanessa Errecarte

    Personal branding, self-promotion, getting noticed. If those phrases make you uncomfortable, you are not alone. Self-promotion is often feels strange, possibly because of others’ perceptions of us, fear of rejection, or fear of failure.   I know many of you job seekers know the importance of branding. (LinkedIn, resume, how we show up to interviews). The concept is there, but the execution is difficult. My next guest Vanessa Errecarte tells us that self-promotion doesn’t have to be stressful, time-consuming, or inauthentic. In fact, she teaches one of the nation’s only MBA courses on personal branding and her new book, Valuable & Visible: Redefining Personal Branding by Leading With Impact Over Image, rejects legacy definitions of personal branding focused on self-promotion and instead shows how to build a service-based, credible, and authentic digital reputation that can help you achieve your wildest professional goals. Resources from the show: Order Vanessa's book: https://www.amazon.com/Valuable-Visible-Redefining-Personal-Branding/dp/1394395000?ref Free Resume Critique: https://www.letseatgrandma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #402) Personal Branding for People Who Hate Self-Promotion | Vanessa Errecarte

  4. Aug 3

    #401) ‘Stability’ No Longer Exists | Build a Mission-Driven Career | Arun Gupta

    Careers were once built for a stable world, but today’s tech disruption and economic pressures call for a new level of resilience. Job seekers of all levels now seek careers with purpose and impact, no longer defining success around credentials or prestige.  Leading tech investor-turned-Georgetown professor Arun Gupta is an expert in emerging technology, venture finance, entrepreneurship, and the future of work. In THE MISSION GENERATION: Rewrite Success, Reclaim Your Purpose, Rebuild Our Future, a USA Today bestseller, he explores a new generation not bound by age or demographics – striving for careers with impact and meaningful change.     Arun is CEO of the NobleReach Foundation, which works to recruit young people (like Teach for America) into the public sector and tackle the nation’s challenges. He is a venture capitalist, entrepreneurship professor at Georgetown University, lecturer at Stanford University, and bestselling author. Without further ado, let’s launch into this special episode of the Career Warrior Podcast! Here's what I asked Arun: Resilience and adaptation is needed in our careers more than ever. We’re here in the summer of 2026. Why now? In the past, we were told to pick a career and stick with it. Now we encounter multiple career changes in our lifetime. What is the bright side of this? Can you give an example of how a career can change in a non-linear way? Your advice on career change: How would you tailor that advice differently for someone who is a Gen Xer vs. someone who is just graduating college? What does the word resilience mean to you? Can you tell a personal story? In the book, you talk about Compass Capital. What are they at a high level? Why do you believe that AI won’t threaten long-term success? I love your story on why you wrote the book. Can you share it with listeners? Here are the resources from the show: Check Out Arun's Website: https://www.themissiongeneration.com/ Order The Mission Generation from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Generation-Reclaim-Purpose-Rewrite/dp/139440817X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #401) ‘Stability’ No Longer Exists | Build a Mission-Driven Career | Arun Gupta

  5. Jul 13

    #400) The Latest Jobs Report | A LinkedIn Formula That Works

    Wanna connect on LinkedIn?: www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw Want a free resume critique?: www.letseatgrandma.com April and May delivered strong hiring numbers, but June brought a noticeable cooldown, with just 57,000 jobs added. Hospitality took a hit, losing 61,000 jobs, while private education and health services gained 69,000 positions. Professional and business services also showed encouraging growth, adding 36,000 jobs. In this episode, Chris breaks down the latest jobs report and explains why, despite concerns around aging demographics, AI disruption, and rising oil prices, the labor market is still holding up better than it was in 2025. Then, Chris shares a practical formula for refreshing your LinkedIn summary: one that goes far beyond simply asking AI to do the work for you. You'll learn: What June's hiring slowdown actually means for job seekers.Which industries are gaining momentum—and which are struggling.Why AI can't replace your unique career story.A simple framework for writing a stronger LinkedIn summary.How to tailor your profile based on your industry and career goals. Whether you're actively job searching or simply preparing for your next opportunity, this episode will help you understand the market and position yourself more effectively. Need more help with your resume, LinkedIn profile, or job search strategy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #400) The Latest Jobs Report | A LinkedIn Formula That Works

  6. Jun 22

    #399) How to Stand Out on Your Resume (Without Lying)

    Should you lie on your resume to get ahead? Spend five minutes on Reddit and you’ll see it everywhere: people asking if they should inflate numbers, fake certifications, stretch job titles, or take credit for work they barely touched. In this episode of the Career Warrior Podcast, Chris tackles one of the most uncomfortable questions in job search: where’s the line between strategic positioning and straight-up lying? Chris explains why lying on your resume is rarely worth it—you can get caught, damage your credibility, and put yourself in a job you’re not prepared to handle. Worse, once you tell the lie, you have to keep maintaining it. In this episode, you’ll learn: • The most common resume lies job seekers tell • Why exaggerating metrics or certifications can backfire fast • When it’s okay to adjust a job title (and when it’s not) • How to ethically “market yourself” without fabricating experience • Why your resume headline matters more than most people realize • How formatting, ordering, and strong headlines influence recruiter attention • How to use accomplishment-driven language to sound more impressive • What to do if you don’t have perfect metrics or hard numbers Most people undersell themselves—not because they lack qualifications, but because they don’t know how to communicate their value. You don’t need to lie. You need stronger positioning. Learn how to highlight your strengths, downplay weaknesses strategically, and present yourself like someone recruiters can’t ignore. 🎯 Get a free resume critique at Let’s Eat, Grandma—reviewed by real experts, not AI. Subscribe to Career Warrior for weekly resume advice, job search strategies, interview tips, and career growth insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #399) How to Stand Out on Your Resume (Without Lying)

  7. Jun 8

    #398) Answering Reddit's Biggest Resume Questions (AI, ATS, Resume Lies & More)

    -Should you ever lie on your resume? -Do ATS systems really require you to tailor your resume for every application? -Should you include a headshot, use colors, or list volunteer experience? In this episode of the Career Warrior Podcast, Chris answers some of the most upvoted resume questions from Reddit's r/Resumes community. You'll learn practical, no-nonsense advice on resume tailoring, AI tools, ATS optimization, volunteer work, leadership experience, and more. In this episode, you'll learn: • Whether it's ever okay to downplay or omit qualifications on your resume • The smartest way to tailor your resume without spending hours on every application • How to professionally describe reviving a struggling club or organization • Whether headshots belong on modern resumes • What to include in your professional summary (and whether you need one at all) • Which resume sections help recruiters—and which may hurt your chances • The best colors for resumes and how much design actually matters • How to showcase volunteer work that builds relevant skills and ATS-friendly keywords Whether you're actively job searching or simply want a stronger resume for future opportunities, this episode will help you make smarter decisions and avoid common resume mistakes. 🎯 Get a free resume critique at Letseatgrandma.com—reviewed by real resume experts, not AI. Subscribe to Career Warrior for weekly job search strategies, resume tips, interview advice, and career growth insights from top experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #398) Answering Reddit's Biggest Resume Questions (AI, ATS, Resume Lies & More)

  8. May 18

    #397) 4,000 Cisco Layoffs? Job Market News & How to Adapt Your Resume in 2026

    In this episode, we break down the latest job market news shaping the Summer 2026 hiring landscape. Cisco recently announced 4,000 layoffs while shifting toward AI-driven services, highlighting a broader trend of companies restructuring their workforce. But the headlines don’t tell the full story. We’ll cover the bad news, the “meh” news, and the good news for job seekers—including why some economists are already talking about “layoff regret,” what the Employment Trends Index rising to 105.77 suggests about hiring demand, and how you can position yourself to stand out. You’ll also learn practical resume updates and job search strategies to stay competitive in a changing job market. 👉 Get a free resume critique (reviewed by real experts, not AI): Let’s Eat, Grandma Resume Critique What We CoverThe Cisco layoffs and what they signal about AI-driven restructuringWhy layoffs are happening—but may not be permanentThe surprising signal from the U.S. Employment Trends IndexWhy the external job market matters less than you thinkResume updates that help you stand out in 2026Why networking and differentiation matter more than everResourcesFree resume critique: Let’s Eat, Grandma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #397) 4,000 Cisco Layoffs? Job Market News & How to Adapt Your Resume in 2026
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Chris Villanueva, CEO & Co-Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma resume service, proudly hosts the Career Warrior Podcast for job seekers of all backgrounds. You will hear job-hunting strategies from industry leaders, resume experts, and top coaches to help guide you through your career. This show retells the stories and struggles of job seekers, industry professionals, and brave startup founders. Hear about their career pitfalls and how they climbed out of them in these episodes. The Career Warrior Podcast covers the best career-related content by discussing all topics relevant to all entry-level applicants, mid-career candidates, and high-level executives - from the ideal resume page formatting to writing a resignation letter. We want you to become the best professional you can be in your career! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Let's Eat, Grandma Resume Services
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    403
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