Spray and Pray Is Dead: How to Job Search Smarter When Applying Harder Isn’t Working (Part 2) Guest: Jeanna Malines Industry: Career coaching for executives, senior leaders, career pivoters, laid-off, ADHD, and neurodivergent professionals. Episode Summary: In this episode of The Job Hunt Insider, Rick talks with Jeanna Malines, Founder and CEO of Trajecta, a career strategist, certified ADHD coach, and recruiting professional with more than 20 years of Talent Acquisition and executive recruiting experience. After discovering she had ADHD in her 40s, Jeanna gained a new perspective on her own career and found a calling in helping ADHD and neurodivergent professionals navigate career transitions, interviews, professional growth, workplace communication, and self-advocacy. Drawing on her experience as a recruiter and her own lived experience, Jeanna shares practical insights into how candidates can better position themselves, approach the job search, communicate their value, and succeed once they land the job. About Jeanna: Jeanna Malines is the Founder and CEO of Trajecta, bringing more than two decades of experience in recruiting and Talent Acquisition to her work as a career and workplace coach. Her career has included executive recruiting, corporate Talent Acquisition, agency recruiting, and leadership roles supporting organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. She has built recruiting teams, developed new business lines, and worked extensively with candidates and hiring leaders throughout the hiring process. After her own ADHD diagnosis in her 40s, Jeanna began looking at careers and workplaces through a different lens: one that ultimately shaped the mission behind Trajecta and her work with professionals whose strengths and challenges may not fit traditional workplace expectations. You can connect with Jeanna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanna-malines/ Check out her website at https://trajecta.net/ About Rick: With a background in writing job postings, reviewing resumes, collaborating with recruiters, conducting interviews, hiring candidates, and managing projects, Rick brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the table. In addition, having gone through the job search process himself, he understands the challenges and nuances involved in finding the right opportunity. You can connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickboyer/ Check out his website at https://jobhuntinsider.com/ The Book: Be sure to also check out The Job Hunt Insider: Essential Strategies for Resumes, Networking, Interviews, and Salary Negotiation on Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/Job-Hunt-Insider-Strategies-Negotiation/dp/B0G7H68YND. It brings together more than a decade of firsthand career transition coaching, hiring manager, and recruiting insight to give you a clear, practical roadmap for landing the role you want. -------------------------------- ** Please Support - https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/job-hunt-insider ** If you found this episode valuable, consider leaving a small tip to help cover hosting costs. Every bit of support helps keep the show going. Thank you! The Job Hunt Insider podcast’s main focus is on interviewing talent acquisition professionals and career advisors from diverse industries. Each episode delves into the strategies, tips, and insights that can give job seekers a competitive edge. Whether you're just starting your job hunt or looking to make a career transition, this podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you succeed. Subscribe and Follow: Stay updated with the latest episodes by subscribing to The Job Hunt Insider on your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on social media for more job search tips and insights. Find out more at http://jobhuntinsider.com
