Canadian Job Seach Podcast

In this empowering episode of the Canadian Job Search Podcast, we explore three essential strategies to boost your personal brand and amplify your influence within your organization:

🚀 #1 – Volunteer for High-Impact Projects:

Are you maximizing LinkedIn's full potential in your job search? In this episode, we dive into LinkedIn's critical role in helping you land your next opportunity. Discover the key elements that make your profile stand out to recruiters and hiring managers:

• Add Your LinkedIn Link to Your Résumé. This will Make it easy for potential employers to view your profile and learn more about your professional backgr...

Are you feeling frustrated after submitting countless job applications without hearing back? In this episode, we break down the key reasons why your resume might be getting overlooked and, more importantly, how to change that.

You'll learn:

• The importance of customizing your resume for each position.

• How to be specific about your skills to align with the job description.

• The power of including a cover ...

Are certifications essential for landing your next role, or is there a more strategic way to position yourself for career growth?

In this episode, I explain how to navigate job requirements—whether you're seeking an internal promotion or a new opportunity elsewhere.

The key? Informational interviews.

We’ll cover three essential steps to conducting an effective informational interview:
✅ Scheduling a 15-minute conversation with the...

Feeling stuck in your career and unsure of your next move? In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges professionals face: creating clarity when you’re not sure what job you want—or how to get there. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels, this episode is your roadmap to getting unstuck and taking bold steps forward.

Here’s what we’ll cover:
1️⃣ Getting Clear on Your Role: How to identify your strengths and align...

Hi, I’m your host, John, and this podcast is designed to help professionals like you take charge of your career and elevate to the next level. Whether you’re striving for a promotion, seeking greater influence in your organization, or exploring opportunities beyond your current role, this is where you’ll find the guidance you need to thrive in today’s competitive environment.

In this first episode of 2025, we’re exploring a critica...

Welcome back to the Canadian Job Search Podcast.

It's been a while since our last interview, and I wanted to take the opportunity to share this amazing app that has been helping newcomers and students launch their careers in the service industry.

In this episode, I talk with Stephanie and Alexander, both co-founders of Swob Inc., an award-winning social recruitment plat...

If 2021 taught us anything, it was to be resilient, persevere, and keep going no matter what. 

This year showed us that the job market has changed. Employers' hiring practices are different, and if you want to succeed, you must change your approach. 

In this episode, Connel and I share insights on:

It's a different job market out there, and companies are adjusting to the new way of working. Kristoffer gives you insight into how leaders are transforming in today's job market?

Kristoffer Carter is the founder of This Epic Life, a website devoted to conscious leadership, which has created a daily meditation practice for thousands. He is the creator of T...

Today's job market is changing; how are companies and leaders adjusting to the change? In this interview, Trevor Botkin gives you insight into what organizations are doing to attract talent?

Trevor has extensive management experience in hospitality, technology, and Arts; he understands individuals, CEOs, and organizations' needs, goals, and obstacles. 

In this episode, we interview a seasoned professional in the job placement field.

Dr. Sue Haywood leads the Business Sherpa Group's Human Resources solution and is an Adjunct Professor at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University. Sue's career includes service wi...

Understanding today's job market can be challenging. In this interview, Anu Aduvala gives us insight into what you need to do to succeed.

Anu is a Senior People Leader and has held leadership positions in sales, operations, training and contact centre management at various organizations, including Toronto Parking Authority, Sysco Foods, Cooperators Insuran...

Navigating today's job market can be challenging. In this interview, Christine Nielson gives us the rundown on what you need to do to succeed?

Christine is a master coach and an expert at helping organizations and individuals achieve greater levels of performance. With over 26 years of consulting, Christine's experience spans a variety of senior executive ...

Do you want insider information on how to land your next role successfully? If you answered yes, check out this interview with Joncarlos Bairos.

Joncarlo is the co-managing partner of Forge Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency servicing the legal and accounting & finance sectors in Toronto and Vancouver. Joncarlo has worked in recruitment for approxi...

If you are struggling to land your next job opportunity, check out this podcast. Heather reveals insights on how to land your next role.

Heather Arthur is a Passionate People Leader, Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, Top VP for Communications - IAOTP and an Expert in Sales and Service Operations.

In this episode, H...

Are you looking to get expert advice on landing your next job? If you answered yes, you need to listen to this podcast. 

Rod McDermott is the CEO of McDermott & Bull Executive Search, a top 25 firm with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe, which has helped thousands of senior executives land jobs through its executive network. 

It's an honour and a privilege to bring Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson back to another episode of the podcast. 

Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson is 2020 WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women - Top 100 Award Winner, a Technology Executive, CEO & Founder, Empowered in My Skin Inc., Podcast Host and Inspirational Speaker.

In this episode, N...

In this episode, we get Contact Centre career advice from a top-tier recruiter, Sangeeta Bhatnagar. 

Sangeeta has over ten years of talent acquisition for the top-tiered Contact Centres. 

Sangeeta is the Chair of the Greater Toronto Area Contact Centre Association (www.gtacc.ca), where she collaborates with industr...