The Job Seekers Journey

The Job Seekers Journey

A podcast dedicated for those on the Job Search, bringing vital information while encouraging those going through the difficult journey of finding their next opportunity. We go through job search practical advice, looking after your mental and physical health, finding your purpose, the state of the job market, learning new skills, and tales from others’ job searches. This podcast is for you!

Episodes

October 15, 2025 47 mins

A lot of people think of a job search in terms of what a candidate is going through, and this is valid thinking. However, what often gets overlooked is what a job search looks like for a spouse, friends or family that is watching their loved one going through the search.

Today I speak with my lovely bride, Megan, about what it was like watching me go through the job search process.

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Every person has a story. Every Person has a journey. No more so when going on a job search journey. In the first of many, Brad sits down with a fellow job seeker, David (Chris) Holub to discuss his journey. We discuss getting let go from his last position, the strategy he used to find his next opportunity, and what he has learned about himself by going through this journey.

 

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October 1, 2025 32 mins

Many people are faced with a fate that is not what we had envisioned. Many of us are let go from a company for no fault of our own and are left with a fate that is less than ideal. But we can choose to accept the fate we were handed or we can embrace or love the fate we were given. By embracing your fate, we can learn from it, and grow from it, and thrive in what comes next.

 

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September 16, 2025 24 mins

The recent events in the country got me thinking about perspective, and what you feed your mind with. If you look for negativity, you can find it. If you look for positivity, you can find. This applies to to everything from news events to the job search.

 

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejobseekersjourney

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September 10, 2025 38 mins

Sept 5th, 2025 marked 1 year of unemployment. As I reflect on that time, there are several things that have been learned. How to continue growing as an employee. How to reframe your situation to use it to your advantage while going through your search. Keeping up your education and mental health while being in transition.

 

Website: www.thejobseekersjourney.com

LinkedIn: www.Linkedin/in/the-job-seekers-journey

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September 3, 2025 57 mins

Trying to Grow your network can be awkward. It can be uncomfortable. But how should we try to do it?

Our guest, Michelle Schafer is an ICF-certified coach, author and facilitator, specializing in career transition and leadership. She is the owner and founder of Michelle Schafer Coaching, empowering people to navigate career transitions with confidence. Michelle is passionate about people and inspired by their progress, working with...

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August 27, 2025 58 mins

Whether you are currently working at a company you have been deciding to leave, or you are in a job transition, it is important to evaluate what your values are, where they may have changed over time, and how your current company, or future company meets those values.

Ellen Lyman (Owner, Inspired Leader, LLC) joins the podcast to discuss how she...

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August 20, 2025 51 mins

The Job Market is intimidating. It is tough to navigate, and impossible to master. In the current job market, networking has become increasingly more important in order to land that next job opportunity, but how do we effectively do that?

Amy Her joins the show to discuss the best tactics to use while trying to be creative in how we find our next job opportunity. Love this conversation!

 

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August 13, 2025 49 mins

Networking can be intimidating. It can be awkward, and tough to navigate. In the current job market, networking has become increasingly more important in order to land that next job opportunity, but how do we effectively do that?

Amy Her joins the show to discuss the best tactics to use while networking in different situations. Love this conversation!

Website: www.thejobseekersjourney.com

LinkedIn: www.Linkedin/in/the-job-seekers-...

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August 6, 2025 37 mins

Expectations are great! However, they can also cause one to question themselves whenever faced with a job loss. Where do you go when you are faced with an unexpected job loss? How do we change our perspective to help you grow while going through a transition?

 

Website: www.thejobseekersjourney.com

LinkedIn: www.Linkedin/in/the-job-seekers-journey

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejobseekersjourney

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Brad shares an update to his personal job search journey in the hopes of encouraging anyone going through their own journey to find their next opportunity. This is not an episode to show off any personal accomplishments, but rather a chance to share what it has been like for one individual to find his next opportunity.

 

Website: www.thejobseekersjourney.com 

LinkedIn: www.Linkedin/in/the-job-seekers-journey 

Facebook: www.facebook...

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How does a person find their intrinsic value?  What exactly is intrinsic value?  And how do you convert that intrinsic value into economic value when meeting with professional contacts and potential employers?

Today’s guest, Alvin Day, joins the podcast to discuss this and so much more.  Alvin brings his expertise, insight, and charisma to help all of us going through a job ...

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July 16, 2025 51 mins

Being let go from an employer is a traumatic experience.  It has been said that aside from the death of a loved one, losing your job is a close second on the call of trauma.  A job seeker must be able to find their value and be able to adequately express that value when sitting in front of a potential employer.

In this episode, Elissa Mahendra, a HR Executive, joins the podcast to how to identify your value and how to explain yo...

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July 9, 2025 38 mins

Human Resources has been a department that has been misunderstood for many years. Whether that is due to your personal experience, or just your bias towards the department, we seem to understand all that HR does for us on a daily basis.

In this episode, Elissa Mahendra, a HR Executive, joins the podcast to discuss what exactly a person working in HR does and what she loves about being in HR.

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What is it like to be the CEO of a startup company?  If you have been thinking about starting your own business, this episode will help you determine if it is right for you.

Today guest is Mark Phelen, CEO and Co-Founder of Projxon.  Mark provide valuable insight to what it is like to be the CEO, and what traits are needed the most in an employee joining a startup.  In addit...

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Two of the most important attributes of a job search is mental toughness and authentic networking.  Mental Toughness is required to navigate the ups and downs of the job search journey.  Being authentic when networking with future employers and professional contacts sets you apart as someone they want to hire!

Today’s guest is Jesska (@ohjesska).  Jesska is a TikTok Influenc...

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June 18, 2025 55 mins

If you are on the job search, you have probably heard someone mention the “hidden job market”; however, you may not know exactly what it is or how you should go about trying to gain access to it. This unknown can cause hesitation or procrastination in accessing the increasing percentage of job opportunities that are under the surface and not visible on job boards.

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A person on the job search spends a lot of time trying to get in the door of a potential employer.  But what are the skills needed to try to nail the interview once you get in the door.

In This episode we revisit the episode when Erin Lewber joined the podcast to discuss the skills needed to make a lasting impression with a potential employer, and how to follow up after the interview.

To learn more from Erin, go to www.erinlewber.c...

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As a job seeker, or a person who is currently employed, you should be able to identify if a prospective or current company possesses a strong and positive culture, but what should we be looking for? How do we identify those qualities within a company?

Today we bring on JT Scott, Regional Director of The Saxton Group, to discuss the qualities we should be looking for in a company. ...

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June 4, 2025 51 mins

Whether you are currently employed or are looking for that next opportunity, professional growth and development should always be on the fore front of your mind.  This does not come through osmosis though, it requires effort and attention to grow yourself to maximize your potential in the professional environment.

JT Scott returns to discuss the areas to focus on to maximize...

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