Job Therapy!

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In the final episode of Season 1 of Job Therapy!, Iris and Steven discuss ChatGPT and other services that have popped up in the last month or two. This frank discussion covers a wide range of topics: - Likes & Dislikes - Is it worth the hype? - Does it contain undertones of bias? - Validity of information - Failed AI projects in the past - The builders of OpenAI and other services See if you agree! Take a listen!

This week, Iris and Steven welcome special guest, Joseph Kwon (aka. "The Connection Counselor") to discuss the topic of Executive Presence. Joe Kwon is the author of the book "Unlock Your Executive Presence: Feel Like a Boss" and the Audible audiobook "Unlock Your Charisma: Feel Like a Star". He is also the host of two podcasts, "Diversity Bites" and "Executive Presence Morsels", and offers a course on Udemy called "Executive Presence and the Diversity Dilemma". In this engaging discussion, The Connection Counselor shares his unique and helpful view of executive presence, letting everyone know it is NOT just a "look" or "gravitas", and the role "charisma" plays in establishing a presence. Joe also offers helpful advice for those who aspire to be leaders and the challenges they face due to lack of opportunities and unconscious bias. This is a great career advice podcast for EVERYONE. ps - Visit here for a press kit, if you would like to learn more about Joseph Kwon

This week, Iris and Steven discuss answering illegal job interview questions. It can happen to everyone, and the best move is not always to get up and storm out. You're having a great interview. And then suddenly it happens, "Are you planning on having kids? I see you were just married." It is a big no-no by EEOC standards. But we live in a global environment and cultures may vary. The intent may be positive, even if the question sounds wrong to your ears! Listen to this podcast and get some Job Therapy on how to answer illegal interview questions, and listen in to some wild career stories!

Iris and Steven discuss the two CEO videos that went viral this week, with a CEO's scolding staff during a virtual town hall meeting, as they (The CEO's) were being insulted by staff. Andi Owen - CEO of MillerKnoll James Clarke - CEO of Clearlink In this episode, Iris and Steven play the roles of CEOs and discuss how each one would handle the questions received during the virtual town hall meetings that led to this viral disaster.

With Iris on vacation, Steven from Findmyprofession.com answers some quick questions from the r/careerguidance thread on Reddit: Is it weird to message my old boss on LinkedIn about my job search? How do I subtly hint to my manager that if they don't convert me from a contract employee to a direct employee soon, I'm going start interviewing elsewhere? Is It Wise to Set Your LinkedIn Profile to “Looking for Work” If Your Boss and Several Other Senior Leaders Are Connected With You? How much salary raise is reasonable for someone to request when they are doing 1.6 to 1.7 times as much work as other employees?

In part 2 of this discussion on salaries, Iris and Steven field a question from a job seeker on Reddit's /careerguidance thread. He wants to know, "Is it fair that I have to train people who will make more money than me?" This is an insightful discussion into when and why people are paid certain salaries, upcoming pay transparency laws, and how a person makes less than someone else while training everyone in the company. Please enjoy! You can find such topics here: https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/

This podcast centers around a question from the Reddit /careerguidance. A job seeker asks, "Why is discussing salary or raises so secretive?!" Iris and Steven discuss the realities of negotiating salaries, what is really a secret, salary transparency, and WHY so many job seekers leave money on the table without knowing it! STOP leaving money on the table when you accept an offer! Please take a listen and find out how for your next job search!

In this episode, Iris and Steven discuss relocating a job, and exactly why it does NOT have to be that hard! They also share their war stories of relocating pre-Internet, and touch on ways to handle job applications and interviews AHEAD OF TIME to position yourself for finding a new job in a state or country. All of the tools are out there to help you relocate for a job! We should mention throughout this episode, several websites are discussed that help with relocating and out of town interviews: Zillow.com - Apartments & homes for rent Cheapoair.com - When you need a cheap flight to go to an interview Google Maps - If you need to drive Airbnb.com - When you need to stay somewhere temporarily Apartments.com - When you need an apartment, of course Mollymaid.com - For cleaning up the place when you arrive Angi.com - Finding handy folks for repairs and building your new furniture Facebook Local Marketplace Groups - For furniture and miscellaneous items 10 Best Long Distance Moving Companies We hope you find this episode of Job Therapy! to be useful in your next job search!

In this episode of Job Therapy... Iris and Steven discuss why people often blame those in hiring for not getting a job, or believe resume services and information online has failed them when they do not get hired.  Getting hired is about communicating value to employers.  Companies do not hire people who need jobs.  They hire people who show they can solve a company's problem.  If your resume or LinkedIn is not communicating your value, please listen in to this helpful episode of Job Therapy! 

In this episode of Job Therapy! Iris Zimmerman and Steven Lowell discuss the frustrating problem of companies that constantly keep interviewing candidates.  They discuss real situations of interviews going 5 or 6 rounds, the time it takes, the strange assessment tests. All of these scientific hiring processes in place to hire for jobs that are just not scientific.  How many interviews does it take to get the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop!!!??? Let's find out! 

You hear it all the time, "You have to network if you want a job!"  And others may think, "I tried that! But it did not work!" How do you figure out what to do next? Iris and Steven at Find My Profession discuss:  - Types of networking - What to do when it does not work - Networking mistakes  - Ways to optimize networking on LinkedIn and offline at conferences or meetups.  Talk to people! Let them know what you offer! See if they are hiring! Listen to this special Job Therapy episode! 

Being a job seeker is stressful enough with all of the rejection, filling out applications, and never knowing what will happen next!  The last thing you need is someone using your desire to find work, as a way to make money, steal your identity, or get you caught up in a scam that causes you to actually LOSE a job.  This week, Iris and Steven talk about experiences with recruitment fraud, how to avoid it, and ways to protect yourself, including stories of job seekers who had offers on the table and lost them due to a fraudulent job offer.  DON'T BE FOOLED! It can happen to anyone! 

In this episode of Job Therapy!  Iris and Steven discuss working in a toxic environment and what they did to escape. They also go over what a toxic environment looks like, both in an office and virtually, and why the word "toxic" should not be used to describe "disagreements with staff or management." One of the most common discussions on LinkedIn is dealing with a toxic work environment.  Does your work seem to be getting a bit more toxic?  Listen to Job Therapy! Get some tips for handling such work environments and protect your career, starting today!

Iris and Steven discuss the topic of answering questions on an EEOC form on job applications.  It may be a non-issue for many job seekers.  But those who believe being truthful on an EEOC form hurts their chances of being hired, wonder during every job application, "Should I tell the truth on this EEOC form? Topics covered here include epilepsy, stories of filling out EEOC forms, and job seeker questions that came up while at Find My Profession. 

Iris and Steven discuss the ways companies are laying off staff and what to do about it.  The consensus is: Layoffs suck!  Now what do we do about it when it happens to us? Layoffs are nothing new. So, listen up for some job therapy! 

Reverse Recruiters at Find My Profession have a blunt discussion about Ageism. In this longer than usual episode, Iris Zimmerman and Steven Lowell discuss:  Ageism! What is it? When did it start becoming a problem? Who started it? How has it impacted us, personally? What does it really look like when it happens? How to deal with it when you feel it is affecting your career? Iris and Steven go over their own experiences with Ageism during a job search, and specific times in their lives when they dealt with it.  They also offer tips on how to deal with Ageism when it starts impacting your job search. 

Being a new grad can be tough, even when your career is going your way!  New Grads on Reddit ask questions about their first jobs, when to quit, and how to know which job offer will be the most lucrative!  Steven Lowell and Iris Zimmerman, Reverse Recruiters at Find My Profession, introduce themselves and discuss living and working in NYC, and the truth about what to do when your first job is toxic. 

Reverse Recruiter and Job Therapy Host, Steven Lowell, takes questions from the /careerguidance Reddit followers to help some job seekers.  This is a pilot episode to see if it could work as a podcast.