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You've Been Laid Off, Now What? A Guide for Corporate Professionals
Facing a layoff can be daunting and challenging, especially for experienced corporate professionals. The uncertainty and stress of navigating the job market can be overwhelming. This podcast episode and blog will provide valuable insights and actionable advice on managing your job search effectively after being laid off, ensuring you make the most of this transition period.
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Timestamps to guide your listening:
02:15 Current Layoff Trends 06:19 Revisiting Past Advice 06:39 Networking: The Key to Job Search 08:31 Skill Development During Unemployment 09:25 Mental Health and Job Search 10:29 Financial Planning During Unemployment 11:18 New Strategies for Job Seekers 15:16 Understanding Optimism Bias 18:12 The Benefits of Hiring a Career Coach 24:16 Conclusion: Moving Forward 
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About the host, Renata Bernarde
Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 
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How to Invest in Your Career for Long-Term Success
Investing in your career is crucial not just for immediate success but for long-term sustainability and growth. Most professionals believe in investing in their careers and in professional development. The challenge is how to do it, what to invest in, and how to incorporate it as a habit instead of a knee-jerk action you implement when your career is not progressing as you wished.
Strategies to support lifelong learning, building a personal brand, and achieving work-life balance are crucial for long-term success. In this episode, I discuss several essential strategies to ensure you stay ahead in your professional journey.
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Timestamps to guide your listening:
01:57 The Importance of Lifelong Learning 04:41 Building Strong Relationships and Networking 06:08 Personal Growth and Adaptability 08:33 Seeking Feedback and Mentorship 12:20 Developing Your Personal Brand 14:35 Prioritizing Work-Life Balance 16:17 Setting Clear Goals and Taking Risks 18:27 Embracing Failure and Giving Back 20:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Links mentioned in this episode:
Episode 38 - A lesson in personal agility, with New World of Work expert Marianne RouxEpisode 159 - Career Coach: What They Do and Why You May Need OneEpisode 229 - Is Your Professional Brand Aligned With Your Career Goals? 4 Questions to Help You Find Out, with Mark MearsEpisode 211 - How to future proof your career: Insights from a career coachEpisode 188 - Embracing failure: A job hunter's shortcut to success
About the host, Renata Bernarde
Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 
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Why Reputation Matters More Than Ever in Today's Job Market.
With unemployment durations averaging 20 weeks in the USA, Australia, and the UK as of April 2024, the job market is tougher than ever. This is a significant improvement from December 2023, when the average duration was over 22 weeks, but it’s still a challenging environment for job seekers.
Having a strong professional reputation can make all the difference in this tough and competitive scenario and become one of your most valuable assets. It can open doors, provide resilience in tough times, and significantly shorten the duration of unemployment. But what exactly is reputation, and how does it differ from personal branding?
In this podcast episode (239), I discuss the nuances of professional reputation. Because I strongly believe that by understanding and leveraging concepts such as reputation and personal branding can accelerate your career advancement and help you achieve your goals.
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Timestamps to guide your listening:
00:44 The Importance of Reputation 02:22 Current State of Unemployment 03:31 Defining Reputation and Personal Brand 06:18 Building a Strong Reputation 13:00 Real-Life Examples of Reputation 17:16 Recovering from a Damaged Reputation 22:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 
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Episode 122 - How Successful Professionals Found the Strength and Wisdom to Turn Things Around When They Had to Recover from Setbacks, with Sacha KoffmanFiring Back: How Great Leaders Rebound after Career DisastersBuild Your Reputation by First Understanding Your Top Talents and Strengths
About the host, Renata Bernarde
Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 
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This podcast episode addresses the issue of loneliness during the job search journey and provides valuable insights and strategies for overcoming it. It acknowledges that job hunting can often feel isolating, especially when one feels disconnected from the working world or lacks support from friends and family who may not understand the challenges of the process.
I describe various aspects of loneliness, including its prevalence across different demographics, its impact on mental and physical health, and its correlation with unemployment. I highlight research findings that emphasize the need for comprehensive strategies to support individuals during their job search, addressing both practical aspects and emotional well-being.
Many professionals experience unemployment but feel hesitant to discuss it openly. Thus, the loneliness of being between jobs is exacerbated. In this article, I summarize the episode, shedding light on the challenges of job search loneliness and offering insights, research findings, and practical strategies for overcoming them.
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Timestamps to guide your listening:
01:15 Diving Deep into Loneliness and Job Hunting 04:22 Understanding Loneliness: Data and Insights 14:26 The Impact of Unemployment on Mental Health 25:42 Strategies to Combat Loneliness in Job Hunting 32:30 Conclusion: Navigating Through Loneliness 
Links mentioned in this episode:
Job-Hunting Made Simple WaitlistFree Resource: Optimized Job Search ScheduleSubscribe to my newsletterEpisode 208 - How to Network with CEOs: A Guide for Corporate ProfessionalsEpisode 178 - Seven Reasons Why You Should Keep in Contact With Your Former ColleaguesEpisode 193 - Nurturing networks and owning your career: A conversation with Janine GarnerEpisode 194 - How to change sectors and start a side hustle: A conversation with wellness advocate Mandy HooperEpisode 233 - Dealing with the Job Search Blues: Strategies to Uplift Your MoodEpisode 74 - The OG of Career Change: From Accountant to Mindfulness Consultant, Plus a 10-Minute Meditation for Job-Hunters - with Ilana Kosakiewicza href="https://Workingfromhomecangetlonely.Researchershavefounda'magicratio'tobalanceitwithofficework" rel="noopener...

Using ChatGPT for job search can be incredibly powerful for professionals who want to maintain a competitive edge. For that reason, I have interviewed ChatGPT for a second time on The Job Hunting Podcast.
In our last conversation a year ago, we explored the basics of how AI can aid in job searching and career planning. Since then, the landscape has evolved significantly, and today, AI tools like ChatGPT are becoming integral to professional development and job hunting strategies.
In this episode, my questions and ChatGPT answers are more detailed. We discuss how professionals can leverage AI to optimize their job applications, tailor their resumes, and stay updated with industry trends. ChatGPT shares insights on how it can assist in drafting compelling cover letters, preparing for interviews, and even planning career paths. We also tackle the big question—will AI replace career coaches, or does it simply augment our roles and allow us to focus on what we love most about our jobs?
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Timestamps to guide your listening:
01:38 Elevating Corporate Writing with ChatGPT 02:28 Crafting Standout Resumes and Cover Letters 06:16 Personalizing AI-Generated Content 10:21 Utilizing ChatGPT for Job Applications 13:03 Comparing Traditional and AI-Assisted Job Applications 19:46 Long-Term Career Planning with AI 24:05 Embracing AI Across Career Stages 34:38 AI for Research and Keeping Up with Industry Trends 39:24 The Future of Career Coaching in the AI Era 45:15 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans  
Links mentioned in this episode:
Open AI: ChatGPTEpisode 190 - Using AI for Job Hunting and Career Development: An Interview With Openai’s ChatGPTAI For EveryoneIntroduction to AIElements of AIAI and Machine Learning for BusinessBuilding AI Applications on Google CloudIBM Applied AI Professional Certificate
About the host, Renata Bernarde
Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks...

Navigating career transition, even for the most experienced professionals, can be daunting. The path to a new job can take longer than anticipated, and sometimes this happens due to missteps professionals make that occur from lack of experience in job search, networking, and the recruitment process.
In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, we address several mistakes often made by professionals looking for work. Some are subtle, and others are more conspicuous.
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Timestamps to guide your listening:
02:04 Job Hunting Mistakes Article 02:55 Common Job Hunting Mistakes and Solutions 05:21 Going Grandiose with Your Resume 08:54 Failing to Back Up Your Claims 10:39 Misunderstanding Interview Preparation 14:09 Overlooking the Power of Practice 16:29 Not Seeing Yourself Clearly 19:11 Failing to Have Foresight 22:02 Getting Rusty on Tech 26:57 Losing Sight of Social Media Details 28:28 Failing to Read the Room 31:06 Forgoing Leveraging Your Network 32:50 Additional Personal Observations on Job Hunting Mistakes 
Links mentioned in this episode:
12 Job Hunting Mistakes No IT Leader Should MakeBecome a private client: Book an onboarding session to become a private clientJohanna Ambrosio articlesSpecialist vs GeneralistLinkedIn for Executives
About the host, Renata Bernarde
Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 
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