18 episodes
Career Lantern Career Lantern with Don Whiteside
-
- Business
-
-
3.0 • 2 Ratings
-
Insight and suggestions from CareerLantern.com for planning, changing, or advancing your career. Includes ideas to help your job interview go smoothly and successfully. Hosted by Don Whiteside, a seasoned professional who has reviewed countless resumes and applications, and conducted hundreds of job interviews.
-
Five Common Eye Contact Mistakes to Avoid During a Job Interview! – Podcast CL121
These five common eye contact mistakes can totally trash your job interview! Are you aware of them? Do you make any of these? As you know, if you want an awesome job interview, proper eye contact is critical. In this podcast, I'll discuss the five eye-related goofs you need to avoid!
-
Why You Need an Individual Development Plan (IDP) - Podcast CL120
Do you have an individual development plan, also known as an IDP? This podcast explains what an IDP is and why you need a personal one for your career. Does your employer require you to complete an IDP at work? If so, they may be using it improperly!
-
Send a Thank You After a Job Interview? Still Cool or Old School? – Podcast CL119
Should you send a thank you after a job interview? Some say yes, it’s expected and the polite and professional thing to do. Others say no, it’s an outdated, old-school custom that will make you look like a dinosaur. In today’s Career Lantern podcast, I’ll explore this debate using a logical and pragmatic approach. CareerLantern.com
-
Professional References - Podcast CL118
At some point in the hiring process, job applicants will usually be asked to provide a list of professional references. What is the best way to create and submit such a list? Who should be listed as a professional reference? What can you do to make the job of checking references easy for a potential employer? This podcast explores these topics and more, and offers practical suggestions.
-
How to Handle a Panel Job Interview - Podcast CL117
Whether online or in-person, your next job interview might very well be with a panel. Many candidates are intimidated and almost panic at the thought of being grilled by a panel, but you can stay cool and calm! In this podcast we’ll discuss ideas on how to best handle this type of interview format.
Agree? Disagree? Feel free to leave a comment and share your experience or thoughts! -
Change Your Resume Each Time or One Size Fits All? – Podcast CL116
Some career coaches suggest revising your resume each time you apply for a job. Others insist that if a resume is well-written, it need not be modified and it’s the cover letter that should be tailored for each position. So, who’s right? In this podcast, we’ll explore this debate.
Agree? Disagree? Feel free to leave a comment and share your experience or thoughts!