Career Warrior Podcast
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are evolving fast — and job seekers need to keep up. In this episode, Chris Villanueva, CEO of Let’s Eat, Grandma Resume Service, breaks down how AI is reshaping the way resumes are read, ranked, and filtered before they ever reach human eyes.
You’ll learn how to write a resume for ATS that actually gets noticed — from using the right keywords and phrasing to emphasizing measurable results that a...
AI is changing the job search game — fast. Layoffs are making headlines, recruiters are turning to automation, and job seekers are using ChatGPT to generate resumes and cover letters at lightning speed. But in a world of less personalization and more noise, how do you stand out?
In this episode, Chris Villanueva, CEO of Let’s Eat, Grandma, breaks down how artificial intelligence is reshaping both sides of the hiring process — fr...
In this rebooted episode of the Career Warrior Podcast, we’re revisiting one of our most inspiring conversations — with international career strategist Sonal Bahl.
Sonal isn’t your average career coach. With nearly two decades of global HR leadership experience at companies like GE and PwC — and over 250,000 resumes reviewed — she’s seen firsthand what it takes to stand out in any job market. But what makes her story powerful is tha...
We have a special episode replay that deserves special attention today. We’ll discuss how to adapt to rapid changes in the world, which can save your career.
Today I brought on Fawn Germer, a four-time Pulitzer Prize nominee and best-selling author of nine books including an Oprah book.
Fawn is a global keynote speaker who has presented to more than 80 Fortune 500 companies. For her new book, Coming Back!, this four-time, Pul...
Today's episode is about hope during uncertainty -- as well as how to set goals in a meaningful way. This popular episode rerun features Susan Levine, Founder and CEO of Career Group Companies.
Susan is an expert in creating meaningful professional connections and curating quality career matches based on the cultural fit between client and candidate. She founded Career Group, Inc. in 1981 as the first high-end recruiting firm fo...
The latest BLS report just wiped nearly a million jobs off the books through revisions, AI is creeping further into the workplace, and the headlines aren’t exactly comforting with political unrest on the rise. But if you’re on the job hunt, this isn’t the time to freeze.
In this minisode, we break down:
- Why the BLS report looks so ugly this month (and why their numbers keep getting revised).
- The role AI is actually playing...
Today I brought on Michael Goldberg, CEO and Founder of Hiring Transformed.
Michael is a Recruiting Strategist, Candidate Experience Advocate, and Recruiting Data Nut. With extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruiting, he partners with both startups and established organizations to build strong HR functions and deliver exceptional experiences for internal and external customers. His mission is to transform recruitin...
Today’s guest, Mike Hayes, is nothing short of extraordinary:
Mike is the former Commanding Officer of SEAL Team TWO, leading a two thousand–person Special Operations Task Force in Southeastern Afghanistan. In addition to a twenty-year career as a SEAL, Mike was a White House Fellow, served two years as Director of Defense Policy and Strategy at the National Security Council, and has worked directly with both Presidents George W...
In this episode of the Career Warrior Podcast, Chris interviews Lisa Lewis Miller, the CEO of Career Clarity and author of the book,
Career Clarity. Lisa is an internationally recognized expert in career change who has coached over 500 people across more than 10 countries. Together, they discuss the "four pillars of career fulfillment" to help you find a job that is not only a good fit but also sustainable and fulfilling. Lisa expl...
Learn the 10 essential salary negotiation laws to help you maximize your job offer and avoid costly mistakes. From timing your negotiations right to leveraging your value like a commodity in the job market, these tips will guide you to fair and beneficial compensation.
We share practical advice on preparation, mindset, and strategy so you can approach your next job offer with confidence. Discover why likability, knowledge, and p...
Feeling stuck in your job search? Learn 4 steps to gain clarity, boost motivation, and land a role you truly want. Elizabeth Lotardo shares actionable tips to define goals, focus your search, and reignite your drive.
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...Job rejection sucks—and Elizabeth Hurtado is here to help. In this Career Warrior Podcast guest session, she shares 4 powerful mindset shifts and real strategies to stay confident and resilient during the job hunt. If you're spiraling, doubting yourself, or just need some practical encouragement, this episode is your reminder: you're not alone, and you've got this.
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Feeling stuck in your job search? Wondering why those applications aren't getting responses? In this insightful guest lecture from the Career Warrior Podcast, executive coach Merryn Roberts-Huntley reveals the #1 mistake job seekers make—and how to avoid it.
Instead of relying on online applications alone, Merryn introduces her game-changing “5 Steps to Land Your Dream Job” framework. You’ll learn practical strategies to stand o...
Posting on LinkedIn is great. but it’s not the only way to grow your presence.
In this episode, we explore the power of strategic commenting as a high-leverage tactic to boost visibility, engagement, and even job leads. Backed by data from Shield Analytics and the LinkedIn Creator Academy, we break down how and why commenting works, and how you can build a 5-minute-a-day routine that pays off fast.
If you’re tired of posting into...
If you think stuffing your LinkedIn profile with keywords is enough to get found by recruiters… think again.
In this episode, we dive into the real mechanics behind LinkedIn’s algorithm — backed by data from LinkedIn, Jobscan, and recruiter behavior. You’ll learn the five profile fields that actually impact your visibility in search results, how recruiters use filters, and what you can change today to show up more often.
Whether you’...
Tailoring your resume is one of the most effective ways to land interviews, but most job seekers waste time rewriting the entire thing. In this episode, you'll learn how to tailor your resume quickly and strategically using the “Heatmap Method.”
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Is the career you're building today still going to exist in 6 years? Dr. Nadya joins us to explain why reinvention isn’t optional. It’s your survival skill in a rapidly shifting job market.
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How does one small word “should” reshape team dynamics, influence internal narratives rooted in childhood conditioning, transform workplace language when replaced with healthier alternatives, mark pivotal shifts in individuals or teams, challenge leaders to give clear direction without ‘should-ing’ their team into disengagement, and highlight the fine line between constructive accountability and harmful expectation.
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Today, I’m going to help you stop overthinking it. Because the truth is, if you’re serious about landing a better job, cold outreach is one of the highest ROI moves you can make. And the first message is the hardest—after that, you’re just building muscle.
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Hilary Constable is a writer, event host, and HR professional with over 20 years of business experience—and a passion for helping people do the work that truly matters. She brings a rare mix to the table: an MFA in Creative Writing, three Lean Six Sigma certifications, and deep expertise in both process improvement and human-centered HR.
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