We get it. The job search can be a nightmare. But are you doing more harm than good when you vent your frustrations online? On today's episode (the Season 1 Finale!), we chat with job search strategist Kamara Toffolo in what we're calling a "Re

Why Does Healthcare Cost So Much?

Jan 13th, 2020 33m

If you've ever faced a lay off or even simply changed jobs, you know just how expensive health insurance can be when your employer isn't covering at least some of the bill. But how did it get so expensive? And why does this price keep going up?

BONUS: Early Christmas Gift...a Job!

Dec 23rd, 2019 22m 19s

Rumor has it that the job search gets a lot harder in November and December. Generally, the thought is that companies start winding down for the holidays and planning for Q1 instead. But is it actually an opportunity to stand out and seize mult

Full Employment, Empty Wallets

Dec 16th, 2019 28m 23s

“Everyone who wants a job has one!” It's a phrase you've probably heard at least one relative say during this period of low unemployment. If only the economy were that simple. On today’s episode we chat with Patricia Cohen, who covers the econo

How to Answer the Compensation Question

Dec 9th, 2019 39m

How much are you looking to make? It’s a question that can be frustrating for a lot of job seekers. On today’s episode, Sam Feldman of Gray Scalable helps demystify this complicated and important part of the job search.

How Jobs Changed On Us

Dec 2nd, 2019 35m 19s

Do you ever feel like jobs aren't what they used to be? Chances are, they aren't. The pace at which modern companies move is so much faster than it used to be. And that's changed how companies and employees view work. On today's episode, we cha

BONUS: Top 3 Horror Stories from the Job Search

Nov 25th, 2019 18m 6s

BONUS: On this week's bonus episode, we’ve put together three of our favorite job search horror stories from our friends and coworkers to share with you. It’s not a rant! Rather, it’s an opportunity to commiserate and talk about the right way t

The Art of Freelancing

Nov 18th, 2019 35m 1s

Have you ever dreamed of ditching the job search, packing up a laptop, flying half-way around the world, and doing work on a beach chair by the pool instead? On today's episode, professional freelancer and editorial consultant Kiera Carter expl

Are Resumes Dead?

Nov 11th, 2019 42m 31s

One of the hardest things to do in any job search is to simply get noticed. Because now, you have to get past the computers running the “application blackhole” before you ever talk to a human. On this week's episode, Crash CEO and Praxis founde

How to Add Zen to Your Stressful Work Life

Nov 4th, 2019 39m

With all the advances in tech, it’s never been easier to work. That can take a toll on the emotional health of our workforce and ultimately make us less productive. On today's episode, we chat with Recalibrate Founder Gloria Chan about how a nu

How to Pivot Like a Boss

Oct 28th, 2019 24m 17s

Would you leave your PAYING job for an internship? Even worse, would you leave ANY paying job for an UNPAID internship? Our guest this week, Jena Booher, did just that. She explains why it was necessary for her pivot from Wall Street to startin

End of the Economic Boom?

Oct 22nd, 2019 28m 17s

Is the U.S. economy due for a recession? And what would that mean for the job market? Economics professor Randy Filer breaks down the data and explains what impact the near record-low unemployment has had on the job search.

Is Hiring Broken?

Oct 14th, 2019 33m 27s

Does it seem like job interviews have become a little...involved? Between homework assignments and multiple on-sites, it seems candidates have to jump through more hoops these days. On today’s episode, we speak to resume guru and longtime HR di

Top Tips to Beat the Job Search

Oct 7th, 2019 29m 4s

On today’s show, we separate fact from fiction when it comes to job applications with help from an all-star recruiter based in NYC. Recruiting Consultant Sydney Gitelson of Gray Scalable explains where that application “blackhole” really goes..

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Introducing 'Out of Work'

Oct 1st, 2019 1m 32s

Navigating the job search is hard. And it only seems to keep getting harder. But it’s not just unemployed people dealing with this. The modern job market means most people are constantly looking. And that’s fundamentally changed how employers,

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