The Importance of Taking Breaks (#156)

Re-entering the Job World? Here's How to Update Your Resume!
If you've been out of work for some time and you're considering going back into the field...the most important thing you can do...is listen to this episode!

If you want to make this transition a lot smoother, let's update your resume! You deserve the best possible chance to get the best possible job. A current resume is the ultimate weapon.

Tune in now!

Chapters
[02:06]
Did you know the content on your resume helps hiring managers determine your value?

[04:20]
Envision what you're doing now, what you've done before, and what you can do in the future

[07:33]
Recruiters have told me: applicants are putting TOO MUCH on their resume!

[09:36]
Make sure your resume is visually appealing

[11:37]
You may have work experience that doesn't align with the position - don't include that, or find a way to make it applicable!

[12:50]
Your resume should be a brief summary of your potential - don't overwhelm them with too much

[17:22]
Update your resume. Learn about the current techniques. ONLY include relevant information about yourself!

[21:01]
Use SMART when building your resume - that includes adding numbers and statistics to help your accomplishments be quantified

[24:06]
Using bullets on your resume is a good way to organize, but be sure not to overdo it

Thinking About Leaving Your Job? Listen To This First!
If you've ever thought about leaving your job  - or you're thinking of leaving right now - this episode is for you! Tune in for a FREE coaching session as we  perform a quick self-check to figure out what to do next! We'll be looking at money, benefits, and environment.

Let's evaluate your situation and conduct an assessment to determine your best move, even if that really means leaving your job...ASAP!

Chapters
[02:04]
We'll cover 3 main topics: money, benefits, and environment

[03:28]
Money is a main motivator

[05:30]
How well are you doing your job? Rate yourself!

[07:18]
When it comes to pay, research what the average income for your position typically is, and use that to gauge your earnings.

[09:37]
Not all jobs offer benefits...does yours?

[12:36]
Do you have coworkers that make your experience negative?

[14:38]
Try and find the root of the issue. Maybe you should speak to their manager, or human resources, for advice if there is trouble with a coworker.

[17:20]
Which of the 3 factors is causing you issues? Is it a combination of all 3? Maybe you are a part of the problem...let's address that!

[19:52]
Earn More in 2024: How To Get A Raise (#187)
Finding New Perspective in the New Year (#188)
Breaking Down Unconscious Bias (#189)

Why YOU Need a Career Coach
Are you excited yet overwhelmed by the new year? Resolutions, goals, commitments, big changes...it can all pile up and feel completely unobtainable. The good news is - you don't have to go through it alone!

Professionals, like myself, are here to make your challenges a team effort.

In today's episode, let's talk about why everyone, even YOU, needs a career coach. Coaching comes in many forms, so there's certainly a type that best fits your needs. Let's get into it on Career Growth Made Easy!
 
Chapters
[02:05]
Coaching comes in many forms.
 
[02:55]
To learn more about mentors, check out episode 70: Mentors Help You Grow

[05:08]
What do you do on a daily basis? Don't think about your job title - that doesn't define what you do or who you are.

[07:00]
While it's not therapy, career coaching can be good to help you discuss things you need to get off your chest, in order to clear your mind and move closer to your goals.

[10:14]
It's tricky to navigate leaving your current job, or thinking about leaving your job, without losing interest or creating a strange environment.

[12:09]
It seems people don't want to talk about resumes until it's too late. But it's NEVER too EARLY to update your resume!

[12:47]
Looking for your next job? Check out my Targeted Job Coaching! 

Career Suffering from Radio Silence?
You're beating the pavement searching for hiring companies. You're in interview after interview trying to find a job, but nothing seems to go anywhere. You believe you're doing your all to make it happen, but for some reason, the pieces are not falling into place. What gives?

In today's episode, we're going to talk about how radio silence can make your career suffer, and what you can do about it. Let's put the power back in your hands so you can take control of your career - and your future!

Chapters
[02:25]
This episode was inspired by one of my coaching students. Has this ever happened to you?

[03:20]
The radio silene during the process of applying for jobs.

[07:28]
Did you submit your resume correctly?

[09:50]
Research the company you're applying for to fine tune your resume specifically for them.

[11:44]
You CAN negotiate your pay offer if you have the right knowledge!

[13:23]
Perform a SWOT analysis on yourself and bring that to your boss' attention.

[15:27]
How do you approach problems or negative situations?

[16:44]
Check out these old episodes of Career Growth Made Easy for some major inspiration!

Mentioned Links
CGME 02: Is Your Resume Holding You Back?
CGME 76: Throw Away Your Resume
CGME 115: Pay Rate vs Pay Range (How To Maximize Your Money)
CGME 181: It's Time To Review Your Resume

Breaking Down Unconscious Bias
What is unconscious bias? How does it affect us in our daily lives? Does this apply to everything - even our resumes? (Hint: The answer is yes!)

Let's breakdown the old saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover" and how we subconsciously do this every day, as if it's a reflex. Let's retrain our brains to identify this issue, and continue moving into the new year with our best foot forward!

Chapters
[02:56]
Where does unconscious bias begin?

[05:50]
Where does unconscious bias affect us? Hint: It's always resumes!

[09:00]
Let's define unconscious bias.

[11:00]
In my Resume Master Class, we discuss how unconscious bias can affect your chances of getting hired.

[15:20]
UB also plays a role in interviews.

[16:43]
Try switching it up and breaking from your routine in small ways to see how this can affect your perspective.

Finding New Perspective in the New Year
Let's refresh your mind and reset your perspective so you can gain valuable insight in the new year!

It's time to wind down from the celebrations of the holiday and the new year. Let's shift focus back on our day to day procedures, but this time, with some brand new insight!

Chapters
[02:24]
Reviewing last week's episode: How To Earn More in 2024!

[02:48]
Today's episode was inspired by Podfest! A podcasting festival I've attended before, and will attend again this year.

[06:57]
I looked at my notes from last year's event and tried to figure out how many of these goals I accomplished since then. How has my perspective shifted since I made these notes 1 year ago?

[09:34]
Thinking back on the items I didn't achieve...the speaker touched on something that clicked with me.

[12:07]
What keeps popping up in your mind? What topics draw your attention year after year? This is what is most important to you - so are you working to make it grow?

[13:44]
Now is the time for reflection. Do you feel stuck in a rut? Did you have too many goals? Did you have too much on your plate? How will you move forward this year to make sure things go differently?

[15:35]
Breakdown anything that's overwhelming into bite sizes pieces (smaller steps) so you can achieve your goal more realistically, day by day.

[17:39]
If you like our podcast, leave us a review on your preferred listening platform!

Mentioned Links
Edx.org - FREE educational resources from top universities

Earn More in 2024: How To Get A Raise
Are you ready to make big moves in the new year?

This episode is packed full of tips and tricks to help you make the most of this year so you can worker smarter, not harder! Ready for a promotion? Looking to get your next raise? Let's start 2024 off right!

These techniques will help you lead with confidence. Let's do this!

Chapters
[03:20]
Before we begin, let's do some self-reflection

[07:18]
Let's perform a personal SWOT analysis!
S: Strengths
W: Weaknesses
O: Opportunities
T: Threats

[13:42]
Don't follow the insanity principle: Expecting different results while doing the same thing

[16:13]
Think back to when you began working. Why were you hired? Why did they choose YOU?

[19:05]
Think WIIFM, What's In It For Me, but from your manager's perspective!

[21:00]
Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe and leave our show a review!

Career Growth Made Easy - Episode Mash Up / Christmas 2023
Enjoy Christmas and the holidays as we take a break at Craig Ancel LLC and the Career Growth Made Easy podcast. Try out some of today's fan favorites, and enjoy a little podcast mashup.

CMGE - Ep40: Becoming Aware of Your Emotional Intelligence
CGME - Ep37: Don't Just Exist, Be Present!
CGME - Ep51: Powerfully Placed Pauses
CGME - Ep123: Are You a Silent Superstar?

01:40
What is the 80/20 rule and how does it apply to your Emotional Intelligence?

02:30
Your networks can impact your habits, both good and bad!

04:12
Follow Craig's 3 step process to recognize and control your Emotional Intelligence.

06:40
Jump back to episode #40, Becoming Aware of Your Emotional Intelligence

07:54
Does multi-tasking really work? Does it?

09:55
Episode #37 Does Just Exist, Be Present!

12:06
Episode #51 - (Craig's 3P Rule) Powerfully Placed Pauses

13:16
Have you ever been told, "You Talk Too Much"?

17:34
Before you speak try waiting for the other person to finish their thought.

18:39
Did you know silence can hurt you and your reputation?

21:40
Listen with the intent to understand and process, not to respond.

23:13
We communicate with much more than words - do you pick up on the other social cues??

25:40
At work, did you know you have more than one customer?

Stressed? Clean Up Your To-Do List
If your work life is stressful, you owe it to yourself to tune in! If you frequently have thoughts racing in your head then find out how to shut them down.

Gaining just a little knowledge about our brains can help us destress.
It's true!

Instead of saying I have so much on my "To-Do" list, change it to a task list. This little change can make a big difference in your mental energy level.

Stop the racing thoughts in your head. Grab them, organize them, and enjoy a reduced-stress lifestyle, starting today!

Tune into the Career Growth Made Easy, episode 185: Stressed? Clean Up Your To-Do List.


Chapters
01:53
Do you have unfinished thoughts or "To-Do" items popping up in your head?
 
02:50
Why switch to "Task Lists"?

04:03
Your brain hates unfinished business!
Edit
 
04:50
Thoughts that enter your mind right before you try to sleep

07:10
If you've woken up in the middle of the night with work thoughts racing your head, you're not alone!

08:00
You can use a trusted storage system to clean up your task lists.

11:22
WARNING: You must always have access to your trusted storage systems!

12:59
Your brain is like a computer - see why.

16:30
Here's one of the BIGGEST benefits of using task lists at work!

Let Me Be Honest With You
When somebody starts a conversation with, "Let me be honest with you..." how do you react? Do you feel like it's going to be a pleasant conversation? Probably not...

So before they've even begun, you're already in a frame of mind. You're approaching this negatively. The odds that you are willing to hear them out are slimmer than if they would've started the conversation with a different phrase.

Let's address how to control our communication skills so we can eliminate things like this from happening, and have effective conversations!

Chapters
[03:12]
Word choice is crucial!

[03:54]
There is power in silence.

[06:07]
Silence can be uncomfortable, but it is also necessary at times.

[07:20]
Rambling can cause us to use filler words.

[09:57]
I read often, out loud and to myself. This helps me with my communication skills.

[12:17]
"So...um...so..."

[13:45]
We're @craigancel on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram! Follow us and interact with me. I love to hear from you.

[17:05]
Make your interactions count! Every word matters.

Mentioned Links
Check out this episode about filler words!
Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram!