316 episodes

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!

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Career Warrior Podcast Let's Eat, Grandma Resume Services

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    • 4.8 • 90 Ratings

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!

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    #318) For Leaders: Challenges of Getting Hired | Leading Through Crisis | Paul Falcone

    #318) For Leaders: Challenges of Getting Hired | Leading Through Crisis | Paul Falcone

    We’ll discuss the challenges of getting hired as a leader – and how to stand out as a job candidate. Today’s society needs strong leaders. Ones who can lead through times of crisis and change. So we’ll also speak about leveling up as a leader more generally. 

    How can I grow as a leader?How should we deliver bad news?How do we address layoffs and other challenges?What about global disasters?
    There is someone who I would consider to be a top expert in this area, and we are so lucky to have him today.
    Paul Falcone is the principal of Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Consulting, LLC, specializing in management & leadership training, executive coaching, international keynote speaking, and HR advisory services. He is the former CHRO of Nickelodeon and has held senior-level HR positions with Paramount Pictures, Time Warner, and City of Hope. 
    He has extensive experience in entertainment, healthcare/biotech, and financial services, including in international, nonprofit, and union environments. Paul is the author of a number of bestselling books including his latest, The First-Time Manager: Leading Through Crisis. Part of The First-Time Manager Series originating with The First-Time Manager, which has sold over 500,000 copies.
    He is a certified executive coach, a long-term columnist for SHRM.org and HR Magazine, and an adjunct faculty member at UCLA Extension’s School of Business and Management. He is an accomplished keynote presenter, in-house trainer, and webinar facilitator in the areas of talent and performance management, leadership development, and effective leadership communication.

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    • 49 min
    #317) Sam Owens: How to NOT Hate Your Next Job Interview

    #317) Sam Owens: How to NOT Hate Your Next Job Interview

    Interviews. Whether you can't stand them or actually enjoy them, being good at interviews is still a crucial skill to have if you want to snag “the good jobs”.
    If you think you rock at interviewing, hold on a moment. Do yourself a favor and take a step back. In a survey encompassing over 2,000 responses from our own clients at Let’s Eat, Grandma, the vast majority gave themselves either a 4 or a perfect 5 out of 5 for their interviewing skills. 
    It seems many are a bit too confident when it comes to interviews. After all, if everyone views themselves as above average, we'd end up with a lopsided bell curve. The reality is that most folks are just average at interviewing. However, for you, the career warriors gunning for the top positions, I’m calling you to be above average. 
    So, consider this episode a moment to humble yourself and be receptive to picking up a thing or two about those interviews you may or may not hate.
    Today I brought on the charismatic and witty Sam Owens. 
    Sam Owens is the founder of Sam’s Career Talk where he provides career coaching services and helps people land their dream jobs and thrive in them. He is the author of I HATE JOB INTERVIEWS, an exciting book that will be released by HarperCollins in June of 2024. He is also a chief marketing officer who has worked for three multi-billion dollar companies in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, and now runs marketing for Freezing Point, the makers of Frazil.
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    • 45 min
    #316) Pros & Cons of Applying Now [Holidays 2023]

    #316) Pros & Cons of Applying Now [Holidays 2023]

    Should you apply during the holidays this year? In this episode, we dive into the current job landscape, examining the unexpected trends and indicators that influence your job search decisions. Stay tuned for intriguing information that sheds light on the shifting employment scenario and the impact it may have on your pursuit of career opportunities.
    The holiday season is a pivotal time in the job market. As we explore the pros and cons of applying during this period, we'll reveal the potential benefits and drawbacks. While the cons might involve time away from family and a potentially slower response rate, the pros are equally compelling—such as the opportunity to secure new employment before the year ends and the chance to stand out among a smaller pool of applicants.

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    • 10 min
    #315) How to Include the Right Resume Keywords | PLUS Job Seeker News

    #315) How to Include the Right Resume Keywords | PLUS Job Seeker News

    In today's episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's a constant challenge for job seekers: how to include the right keywords in your resume. It's a crucial step in the job application process, and doing it right can be the key to landing your dream job.
    Host Chris Villanueva, Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma, discusses common pitfalls, like using the wrong keywords in the wrong places, and how to avoid them. Many job seekers often go too broad and shallow with their keyword choices, missing the opportunity to show their hardcore relevance to potential employers. Are you ready to make your resume stand out as the perfect fit for the job?

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    • 14 min
    #314) The 5-D Framework for Career Change | Clara Chorley

    #314) The 5-D Framework for Career Change | Clara Chorley

    Today’s episode is for the brave professional who wants to make a change in their career path. For this release, I brought on an old friend of mine and a fabulous partner of Let’s Eat, Grandma: Clara Chorley.
    First, we talk about the Default Way -- how most people find themselves in a career change. The frustration. The panic. The "infinity loop" that most of us feel trapped in.
    So what is the antidote? In this episode, we unpack the 5-D framework, which helps free us from this trap and puts us on a healthy and inspiring path toward reaching the next best job for us.
    Clara Chorley believes that brave decisions are the pathway to the lives we want to live and the professional success we dream of.
    Since 2009, Clara has been a highly impactful career strategist, thought partner, and trauma-informed personal coach. She helps leaders in the business world untether from habits and environments that are wearing them out, and take back control of their careers (and health).
    Clara’s unique international background spans five continents and 48 countries. She has supported professionals from a multitude of industries, in humanitarian, start-up, and Fortune 100 organizations. Clara is a TEDx presenter, author of TURN: 4 Steps to Clarity in your Career, and creator of the 5D Framework for navigating career change.

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    • 34 min
    #313) Still Struggling to Get Hired? Listen to This | With Reno Perry

    #313) Still Struggling to Get Hired? Listen to This | With Reno Perry

    We’ll cover how to use LinkedIn effectively, what AI is doing for job seekers today, and how to leverage contract work in your job search.
    Today, I brought on Reno Perry, Founder at Wiseful. With over 200,000 followers on LinkedIn, you may have already seen Reno’s inspirational writing for job seekers, or you may have even used his famous Layoff List, which has connected thousands of people impacted by layoffs. 
    Here’s some of Reno’s background as told by himself:
    A first-generation college student born into a working-class family outside of Chicago, I know all too well the challenges of finding a job and navigating a professional career. I had no connections, no wealth, or "that one family friend" that could get me a job.
    Since then, I've sold millions of dollars in SaaS products, advised executives from start-ups to large enterprises, led teams, and worked at some cool companies like LinkedIn, Fortune 500 Stanley Black & Decker, and the #1 mobile-coaching platform, BetterUp.
     Now, I'm on a mission to help others realize their potential and democratize access to the best companies & jobs. I've been fortunate to help thousands of professionals land a job they love…but there's still much work to do.
    Resources
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    Check out Wiseful
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    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
90 Ratings

90 Ratings

Jennifertherealtor ,

So refreshing!

Love this podcast and the recent episode with Clara. Loves her message about getting into action to make changes.

GVandegrift ,

Great for all job seekers

Great information and guest episodes. A must listen for anyone seeking a new job or career change! Great podcast!

Polly E.H. ,

Great tips and show topic variety

The Career Warrior podcast is full of fast and practical tips for professionals looking to up their game. I appreciate how Chris and his guests provide real examples to help illustrate their tips and tricks. The variety of show lengths is also great—some bite-sized, so you can catch a full show even if your window of time is short. Thank you!

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