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The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 20 - Katie MayKatie May is a recruiter specialising in the Customer Operations field.We are talking about the changes in the job market over the last few years, flexible working, interview prep and the big “adapt your CV to the job ad” and throughout the episode Katie gives great advice for jobseekers!You don't want to miss this one!To get in touch with Katie please reach out to her on LinkedIn or go to her website - Katie May Consulting LtdThe Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podc...2025-03-0550 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 19 - Chanelle WhiteChanelle White has, at the time of recording, been a jobseeker for 16 months.She is a Project Manager/photographer/content writer/overall creative soul!In this episode Chanelle shares how she is coping throughout her job-seeking journey both mentally and what she's done to be able to live.One thing she does to help her mind has gotten her to be one of the top 19% of Spotify users, globally, in 2024!Chanelle's etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheImaginaryTCreatesChanelle's photography portfolio: https://chanellerwhite.myportfolio.com/2025-02-2637 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 18 - Jules CapelloJules Capello has over 30 years of experience in recruitment.She shares some absolutely amazing tips that yo do not want to miss. I have pages of notes from this episode and I'm sure you will too! If you want to reach out to Jules after this episode, which I'm almost certain you would want to, please do so below:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/voncap/Website - www.voncap.co.ukThe Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and...2025-02-1948 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 17 - Tash BristoweTash Bristowe is the founder of the OTW Connection Community - which I can’t shout enough about. She build that community when she herself was going through redundancy and all that comes with it. Tash shares her side of how it all came about and where she is now together with her tips for someone going through the challenging job hunt today.You really do NOT want to miss this one! The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due...2025-02-1237 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 16 - Jeppe MorgenthalerJeppe Morgenthaler and I used to, kind of, work together through a partnership between the companies we worked at. Years later we catch-up in this episode and put the world to rights! We also cover how you can help yourself during the job search with routines and what challenges he has faced, the importance of your network and even though you might not have tapped into it for a while you can still do that. Most people love to help!He shares really useful tips of how to get through this job...2025-02-0556 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 15 - Kyne LevingstonKyle Levingston had at the time of recording been looking for work for over 12 months.We speak about his experience, how he has gotten through it and his perspective of the market as well as the recruitment industry today. We speak very candidly about our experience of the job hunt and the recruitment industry as a whole.He also shares how his approach has evolved throughout his journey.What is the biggest lesson he has learned? The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and ab...2025-01-2946 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 14 - Olivia GreerOlivia Greer has been working in recruitment for over a decade.She’s now setting up her own branch of a recruitment firm and she shares some really good insights into the recruitment industry but also some great actionable tips for jobseekers that you can start doing today!She talks about changing the narrative around your experience, networking and so much more.If you want to reach out to Olivia you can do that here: https://www.headstar.co.uk/ Or via her LinkedIn profile here: Olivia Greer - LinkedIn2025-01-2247 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 13 - Kim MunceyKim Muncey changed their career from working in Customer Service.This brave change was triggered when Kim lost their job.Kim shares the good but also the more challenging side of the job seeking journey and how their friends realised Kim was in need of more help than the friends could provide and how that was a turning point for Kim.We also talk about the importance of routine, the power of community and "body doubling" - something I LOVED to learn about and more!You do NOT want to...2025-01-1540 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 12 - Valeria KadelskiThe first episode of season 2 and we are coming back with a BANG!Valeria Kadelski is the coach behind Spark Coaching with Val.On this episode she shares her story of how she came into coaching and what the biggest challenges she sees in today job market for jobseekers.We also talk about networking and how we can get a great start to it, as well as the need to show ourselves compassion and grace.And so much more!She also answers the very important question of what...2025-01-0853 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 11 - Tommy RouterThe last episode of season 1 and we go out with Tommy Router, co-founder of the OTW Connection CommunityFounded by Tash Bristowe & Tommy Router during a time where they were both job hunting and needing connection by having a mutual unemployed chin wag they decided to open it up to others.A space for people to connect with and support one another.Somewhere to call home in the interim and be around others in the same boat when you're looking for your next role.Often when you're open to work you...2024-12-1847 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 10 - Nina HerssonNina Hersson had a long career break, for many different reasons. She shares her story and what ultimately led her to join the Re-launch Program with Cap Gemini.We also talk about the importance of not underselling ourselves, the importance of taking care of ourselves, maintaining our routines, and so much more!You do NOT want to miss this one!The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from a...2024-12-1146 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 9 - Gavin MordenGavin Morden – Founder and Coach, Bouncing Umbrellas ConsultingGavin is an accredited Coach and Chartered Manager, who previously worked in the corporate world for more than25 years in a variety of roles and industry sectors, including retail, financial service and utilities and across multipledisciplines, notably continuous improvement, project management and operations. Gavin now specialises in providingoutplacement support services to those who have been made redundant, career development guidance and bespokecoaching in leadership and management.In this episode Gavin shares a whole host of ac...2024-12-0449 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 8 - John AjahJohn Ajah moved to the UK from Nigeria as soon as the borders opened up again during the pandemic.He shares his very personal story of how he took a voluntary redundancy just as he and his wife were expecting their second child.I personally loved this conversation and it we spoke a lot about how to focus on your blessings and how to get yourself in a better mental state when getting rejection after rejection after rejection. This is a very feel good episode you don't want to miss! 2024-11-2748 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisdoe 7 - Yasmine SerroukhIn this weeks episode I'm catching up with Yasmine Serroukh.Yasmine is a polyglot - She speaks A LOT of languages. She is also comfortable being outside of her comfort zone.She's flown an airplane and she has swam with sharks amongst a lot of other cool things.Yasmine is a true force and so inspiring. She explains how not to be scared of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone which can be very useful when you're looking to get back into the job market.She herself left her job...2024-11-2053 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 6 - Laura EneIn this weeks episode I'm catching up with a former colleague of mine; Laura Ene.Laura is a hiring manager at Hootsuite (check out their career site here for any open positions).She shares her personal opinions on how you can stand out as a job seeker and also great advice for what do once you're in the new job.Honestly so many great tips throughout this entire episode. And of course she answers the very important question of what her fave biscuit is.You don't want to miss this!2024-11-1340 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 5 - Claire CorinaldesiClaire found herself less tired with a newborn than when she was working in a corporate job. She knew things had to change at that point.Listen to how she made her own way and the advice she has for anyone currently thinking of maybe setting up their own thing.She of course also answers the question of what her fave biscuit it.You don't want to miss this!You can learn more about what services Claire offers through her business: www.wearethreesixnine.co.uk...2024-11-0624 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 4 - Dan MacQueenAt 28, Dan’s life changed dramatically after a routine optometrist visit led to emergency brain surgery following a devastating brain hemorrhage on June 21, 2014. He had to relearn basic skills like walking, talking, and smiling, relying on resilience and grit throughout his recovery.Having survived two emergency surgeries, a coma, and months in rehab, Dan discovered that a brain injury can truly refocus the mind. Driven by a positive mindset, he rebuilt his life and returned to work, thankful for the support of doctors, family, and friends.Now a full-time keynote speaker, Dan shares th...2024-10-3030 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 3 - Jaya NarangJaya Narang shares her story of how she moved with her husband and their newborn baby to the UK all the way from India.She didn't expect the post-pandemic job market to be as challenging as it is. She shares how she's overcome some challenging moments, tips for people on the job hunt as well as answering the very important question of what her fave biscuit is.The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back from...2024-10-2341 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 2 - Lloyd StokesLloyd Stokes started his own recvruitment agency, www.getsauced.io, 9 years ago after a bit of a squiggly career.He shares valuable and actionable tips for jobseekers as well as his view of the current job market as of October 2024.did he work with John Cleese? He also answers the very important question - What's your favourite biscuit?You don't want to miss this!The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming back...2024-10-1636 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyEpisode 1 - Tom WardTom Ward is sharing his experience as a hiring manager, as well as a job seeker coming back from a long career break where he was travelling around South America with his fiancé.He shares some great tips you can action today, an impressive interview he had with an applicant as well as answering my important question of what his fave biscuit is.You don't want to miss this!The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people on the job-hunt due to job loss or coming b...2024-10-0948 min
The Jobseeker's Guide To The GalaxyIntroductionIn this very first ever episode Sofia Eiworth introduces the podcast and how it came about, as well as explaining the name of it.The Jobseeker's Guide To The Galaxy is a podcast for, with and about people who are finding themselves on the job-hunt after having experienced job loss or coming back after a career break. Enjoy!If you like this episode please leave a review and subscribe/follow. It will mean so much to me.Music by Mike Kripak on Pixabay. Hosted...2024-10-0513 min
Play loose look tight - documenting the process of life after005 A conversation about hope with the lovely, Jara Weinkauf.This episode is a conversation about optimism with the lovely Jara Weinkauf, who was born with half a working heart (Tricuspid Valve Atresia). There is a ton of value in her point of view and approach to life. Optimism shines through! It’s not tied to rainbows or butterflies but means reframing things in a positive light.
The hack in this episode ties into her perspective of constructive optimism. We’ll see how that helped me learn to walk again at St. George’s Hospital in Tooting Broadway after my brain injury. It transformed it fro...2021-01-2235 min