The Job Factory Podcast
Conversations from the Job Factory Career Workshop with job seekers sharing their stories to provide learning points, inspiration and hope. Regular guests and solocast monologues offering career advice and job search strategies for anyone needing that extra bit of guidance and support. Resumes, cover letters, interviews, networking, LinkedIN, personal branding and much more. Presented by Kootenay Career Development Society www.kcds.ca
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Episodes
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
How do you reframe your job search during a pandemic when your industry has been shut down?
We discuss this and the additional challenge of relocating to a new area with Richard, who has worked in the arts and entertainment industry for over 10 yrs as an audio technician and event manager.
Topics include: elevator pitch, reframing your job search, utilizing LinkedIN for networking, informational interviews, effective resume writing and the importance of a well written cover letter.
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Is it a good idea to include a photo on your resume?
Our clients often ask this question because there are a lot of nice looking modern online templates and the majority of job seekers having a social media profile(s). It seems like a natural progression to put your image on your resume. So, is it a good idea?
This Solocast from the Job Factory offers advice based on recent observations and experiences.
Presented by Kootenay Career Development Society www.kcds.ca
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
This week is a solo show providing information about Applicant Tracking Systems with top tips to improve your resume so that you can make sure your resume makes the cut and reaches a real human!
These Applicant Tracking Systems are designed to streamline the hiring process but it does mean that great candidates fall through the cracks, so make sure your resume is optimized - listen now for more info!
Presented by Kootenay Career Development Society www.kcds.ca
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Great resume writing advice as job seeker Pamala talks about getting hired thanks to the Job Factory resume writing workshop. As Pamala shares her good news we review her resume and discuss what she did to improve her chances of getting the job she wants, even though the covid-19 pandemic impacted her job search efforts.
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
An introduction from the Job Factory Podcast host about the upcoming episodes.