How to kick ass without losing it

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Kick Ass at Work Without Losing It (or Why More Time Away from Work is The Way to Kick Ass at Work)

In this 25 + minute podcast Uli aka MrCareertick talks about Work-Life Balance and How To Kick Ass At Work Without Losing It.

  1. How do you keep work from becoming your life?
  2. How do you make room when it seems like there is no room?

Uli has some work/life balance tips from a bona fide workaholic life perspective.

By self-admission Uli starts the podcast by acknowledging the irony that I’m posting a podcast about work and work-life balance. He is going to give you some awesome work/life balance tips, but at the moment, he is actually the poster child for work/life imbalance.

That perspective is what gives him the idea and such great insight into the problem. Sit back, relax and reflect onto your own situation and then make changes.

Listen to the podcast today:

How To Ace Any Phone Interview

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Hiring Managers often prefer phone interviews over Skype or informal interviews to screen potential new hires.  This helps employers to breeze and sort through candidates without committing to the expense and valuable time required for a 1st on-location job interview.

An interview is rarely a stress-free event. For anyone who is hungry for a great job it can be nerve wracking; an experience similar to an interrogation as interviewers put you on the spot and force you to think on your feet. I have 3 simple steps to help you nail the over-the-phone job interview.

If you land a phone interview, you can easily turn the odds in your favour with a little prep. I call my concept: Impress-Proof-Deliver.

Job Hopper Dilemma & 6 Simple Solutions to Resume Gaps

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Almost everyone has an opinion when they spot what’s called a “job hopper” – someone with gaps in the employment history on their resume or CV.

But it doesn’t have to completely sink your application – and it’s also not necessarily a bad thing.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through six effective ways to combat the issue, explaining the gaps thoughtfully and effectively both on paper and during an interview.

What The Hell Is ATS & Why You Need An ATS Proof Application Toolkit

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Have you heard of ATS? It’s the question I’m asked almost five times a day, and so I have decided to dedicate an entire podcast to the topic, because it’s an important one for job hunters or career changers.

Simply put, ATS is the software used by recruiters and hiring managers to short-list their potential candidates from the applicant pool. I’ll cover the nuts and bolts of how it all works, and we’ll step through the five behaviours that will kill your job hunt or application if you don’t understand how ATS works.

Last but not least, I’ll walk you through how to beat the ATS software that is being used basically everywhere, and every time you apply for a job.

 

What You Should Do When Your Boss Finds Out You’re Job Hunting

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Job hunting is never a fun task, but what do you do if your boss finds out you’re job hunting?

In this edition of the Mr Career Tick podcast, I’ll cover the Do’s and Don’t so you can stay below the radar, how to be honest with your employer without losing your job, and how to say “no” without being shown the door.

You Are Worth What You Negotiate: 3 Smart Steps To Seal The Deal

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Show me the money, right? Well, it’s not always about the money, but your salary is an important thing to get right from the get go.

In this edition of the Mr Career Tick podcast, we’ll cover how to get the right mindset for any pay or money negotiation, how to turn the tables and lead the conversation, and how to ask the right questions to seal the deal.

How Much You Should Invest In A Resume Writing Service

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Have you been struggling to land a job interview? Your resume may be the one thing that’s holding you back.

In this edition of the Mr Career Tick podcast, we’ll cover just how much you should be spending on someone to write your CV, if you want to land that six-figure job.

We’ll look at the spectrum of options out there on the market, what information to include, and most importantly, how to ensure a return on your investment.

Career Coach or Mentor – Which One is Right for You?

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There are lots of career experts out there and it’s easy to get confused about the differences between career coaching and mentoring.

When you’re trying to change your career and get ahead, the benefits of both mentorship and coaching are not always obvious. Most job hunters and career changers that want this type of support believe they don’t have time for both, so they feel they have to choose which is right for them.

This podcast from MrCareerTick looks at the differences between a mentor and a coach and why having both may be the secret to your professional success.

Don’t Fake It ’til You Make It

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Often when we’re confronted with situations of feeling out-of-place or unqualified, we try to fake it till we make it.

What if FITYMI doesn’t work? What if this strategy induces the exact opposite of what you want?

This podcast from Uli Schild aka #MrCareerTick gives you 10 good reasons why you shouldn’t follow this bad advice along with the consequences of faking confidence if you want to be a successful job-hunter, gig-hustler or freelancer.

MrCareerTick also offers great alternatives so You Can Get the Jobs or Clients You Deserve.

So Many Recruiters…Which One is Right for You?

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Professional recruiters are supposed to make finding the perfect job and filling an open position with the perfect candidate easier.

Unfortunately, there’s a lot of confusion about what it is that recruiters actually do, and which one is actually the right one for you. This can ultimately reduce the value that job hunters and career changers get out of their partnership with a recruiter.

This podcast from Uli Schild aka #MrCareerTick is Your Guide to Recruiters, and How to Know Which One is Right for You.