Career Warrior Podcast

Let's Eat, Grandma Resume Services

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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#288) Dealing with Conflict | How to Increase Your Promotability | Tessa White
20-03-2023
#288) Dealing with Conflict | How to Increase Your Promotability | Tessa White
Before we get into today’s episode, I have breaking news. The Career Warrior Podcast has just teamed up with LinkedIn to join the pilot of their new program, the LinkedIn Podcast Academy. What does that mean? It means I am making a commitment to you, dear listener, to better engage with you and improve this show. We will be increasing to weekly episodes now, so if you’re subscribed, you will see a new episode every Monday morning. It also means you will see the logo LinkedIn presents on our show – because they are co-branded with us now! [Talk about how this means a lot]. So please subscribe to the show and make sure you’re following both myself and Let’s Eat, Grandma on LinkedIn to get the most out of the experience. Today, I brought on Tessa White also known as the Job Doctor.Tessa White is a former Fortune 50 executive and a 25-year human capital expert for fast-growth companies and mergers and acquisition strategies and is now the go-to career expert published in Forbes, Wall Street Times, Good Morning America, and USA Today. She also was recently named one of 2022’s top entrepreneurs to be inspired by in USA Today.She is known to more than 1,000,000 TikTok and Instagram followers as “The Job Doctor,”and you can find her under both platforms under ​​@jobdoctortessa, which I’ll link within the description. Tessa heard the cry for help and has created a much-needed guidebook with The Unspoken Truths of Career Success (HarperCollins Leadership, 2/28/23) to teach how to avoid career layoffs and traps and achieve greater wealth speaking directly to the Millenial and Gen Z audience who are competing for jobs at a rate not seen since World War II.ResourcesGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaKnow more about Tessa, The Job DoctorCheck out The Unspoken Truths for Career SuccessFollow Tessa on Instagram and TiktokConnect with Emily on LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#282) Are Job Fairs Dead? The Future of Hiring with Steve Edwards
26-12-2022
#282) Are Job Fairs Dead? The Future of Hiring with Steve Edwards
While the landscape has changed dramatically over the last few years, you may ask: which best practices for job seekers have not changed? For example, if I’m being told that networking is the best way to land jobs, what does that actually mean in an increasingly virtual world? Well, in this episode for the first time, we’ll cover the wonderful world of virtual hiring, and we’ll uncover some tips to help you land more interviews. Today I brought on Steve Edwards, founder of Premier Virtual, an innovative company helping businesses host successful virtual hiring events. According to Steve, virtual hiring events are an essential component of any recruitment effort, and his team is committed to help usher in this new era.After 4 years of jumping out of planes in the Army he moved to attend FAU and eventually start his own platform.As a leader in the industry, the Premier Virtual platform has helped more than 50,000 companies connect with nearly 1 million job seekers and hosted over 7,000 virtual hiring events, and this number is growing daily. They have earned prestigious awards and Premier Virtual also has licensing agreements with almost 200 Workforce Development Boards across the Country. The US Army, many National Guard units, and several Veteran organizations use the Premier Virtual platform.So as you can see… this is going to be a very impactful episode for those looking to try something new and diversify their job search portfolio. ResourcesGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaCheck out Premier VirtualConnect with Steve on LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#280) How to Break Your Career: Michael Gardon
21-11-2022
#280) How to Break Your Career: Michael Gardon
If you feel like you’re stuck in a rut, this just could be your episode. We’ll cover what it means to break your career and how to do it properly. We’ll also look at how to view your life as a portfolio of options, and we’ll cover a few other things that will help you maximize your success as a career warrior. Today I brought on Michael Gardon, CEO of Rejoin Media and Host of CareerCloud Radio.Michael is a former trader turned entrepreneur, who also holds an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship. He has built a career in online media previously holding roles at Money.com, and Reviews.com, and was Managing Editor at The Simple Dollar. Mike is widely quoted in media including Good Financial Cents, The Huffington Post, Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo News, Ask Men, Authority Magazine, Reviews.com, The Simple Dollar, and has been featured on various local news stations. Mike runs his business remotely with his team scattered across the U.S. Right now, Mike resides in the beautiful Midwest with his wife and 3 young boys, and the family is building their side hustle, Quote Book.Let’s get right to it. I’m looking forward to this episode, and I know that if you’re listening to these words right now, you’ll be sure to have some aha moments of your own in the next 30 minutes.ResourcesGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaCheck out Rejoin MediaListen to Career Cloud RadioConnect with Michael on LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#278) How to Get Recognized at Work, Build Presence, and Ask for the Raise | Sonja Price
24-10-2022
#278) How to Get Recognized at Work, Build Presence, and Ask for the Raise | Sonja Price
I’m so excited for this episode, and it is my guarantee that if you listen carefully, you will take something home today that will advance your career. We’ll cover some great questions:How do you get recognition for what I’m doing at work?What are some ways I can boost my presence online?How and when do I ask for the raise?Today, I brought on Sonja “Dynamo” Price. Yes, so good that she’s joined us twice! …And with over 15 years of experience in Career and Leadership consulting, Sonja has worked with a wide range of clients including Amazon, Facebook, Google, HBO, and numerous other organizations.Sonja has a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Organizational Development and is a Certified Career and Executive Coach.She trained with Al Gore to become a Climate Reality Leader and is actively engaged with the Seattle Board of Conscious Capitalism.She is passionate about empowering professionals to accelerate their career success, to become financially free, and to make a positive impact around the world. In her downtime, she enjoys skiing, playing piano, and geeking out over strategy board games.ResourcesGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaCheck out Dynamo CareersTake the Quiz: Does Your Work Work for You?Connect with Sonja on LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#277) Resume Gaps, No Experience, and Other Complicated Scenarios | Andrea Gerson
10-10-2022
#277) Resume Gaps, No Experience, and Other Complicated Scenarios | Andrea Gerson
Listen, I understand that things are not so straightforward in life.  For example, you may have no experience within a given field, and then an entry-level position calls your name – but with the prerequisite of having 3-5 years of experience. Or maybe you’re applying for positions that require experience, but you feel like you’re dealing with ageism. Oh, the irony! So today we’ll unpack those burning questions with a really amazing guest who knows her stuff. Her name is Andrea Gerson, founder of Resume Scripter. Andrea has 15 years of experience working with professionals at all stages of their careers to find clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of energy around their work. As a top-ranked career expert who has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider,  the Chicago Tribune, and Recruiter.com, Andrea empowers job-seekers to leverage their strengths to reach their professional potential.​Andrea graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She then went on to earn her Master's degree in Social Work at NYU while working full-time as a career counselor in the NYC non-profit sector. It was during this time that she founded Resume Scripter, and since then she has created impactful resumes for nearly 7,500 professionals.  Many of her clients have secured competitive roles at top organizations including Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and the United Nations.So let’s geek out about resumes. I know that this will be a fun and informative conversation for anyone looking to take up their resume to the next level. Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaConnect with Andrea on LinkedInCheck out Resume ScripterFollow us:Follow Let's Eat, Grandma on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#274) The Future of Work for Job Seekers | Jennifer McClure
29-08-2022
#274) The Future of Work for Job Seekers | Jennifer McClure
We’ll look ahead to the future and discuss the most important things that you should consider when applying for jobs and moving forward in your career.   To cover that topic, I brought on the legendary Jennifer McClure – CEO of Unbridled Talent & DisruptHR!Jennifer McClure is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and high-performance coach who works with leaders to leverage their influence, increase their impact, and accelerate results. Frequently recognized as a global influencer and expert on the future of work, Jennifer has decades of in-the-trenches leadership and executive experience working in and with startups, privately held companies, and Fortune 500 organizations in a variety of industries. As a top-rated keynote speaker, Jennifer has shared her insights with thousands of leaders at conferences and corporate events around the world with a long list of clients including Procter & Gamble, General Electric, IBM, and many more. Jennifer is also the Chief Excitement Officer of DisruptHR, a global community designed to move collective thinking forward when it comes to talent in the workplace, and she hosts a weekly podcast – Impact Makers with Jennifer McClure.So as you can see, Jennifer is going to be awesome. I’m really grateful to have her on, because we’re going to stir up a fun and hopefully inspirational episode to get you thinking about your future.Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaConnect with Jennifer's on LinkedInCheck out Jennifer's WebsiteCheck out DisruptHRFollow Jennifer on Twitter Like Jennifer's page on FacebookListen to Impact Makers PodcastFollow us:Follow Let's Eat, Grandma on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#272) Cutting Down and Modernizing Your Resume, Dealing with Ageism | Virginia Franco
01-08-2022
#272) Cutting Down and Modernizing Your Resume, Dealing with Ageism | Virginia Franco
Today I brought on Virginia Franco. If you’re a job seeker you probably have seen her postingmeaningful content on LinkedIn.Virginia Franco is a multi-certified Executive Resume and LinkedIn Writer – and a Coach andStoryteller whose documents help clients to land interviews.She founded Virginia Franco Resumes years ago when recognizing that her years of corporatecommunications, journalism, and social work offered a unique understanding of how people read,communicate and share information.She’s also the co-founder of Job Search Journey, the first digital marketplace for job search,to provide job seekers access to high-quality, highly-affordable job search tools from industryexperts. She’s shared job search insight as the host of the Resume Storyteller podcast and in variousleading publications and podcasts.So as you can see, Virginia is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really helpyou out if you’re struggling with cutting that resume down and updating it for today’s job search.Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaConnect with Virginia on LinkedInCheck out Job Search JourneyCheck out Virginia Franco ResumesFollow us:Follow Let's Eat, Grandma on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.