In this episode, Brad Minton and Dr. Ciera Graham discuss the challenges faced by young adults entering the job market, particularly those with limited experience. They emphasize the importance of normalizing rejection, building confidence through skills inventories, and recognizing transferable skills from various experiences. Networking is highlighted as a crucial strategy for job seekers, along with tips for crafting effective resumes. Dr. Graham encourages continuous learning and skill diversification as key components for career success. Key takeaways 📈Rejection is a normal part of the job search process. It's important to view rejection as an opportunity for growth. 📈Conduct a skills inventory to identify strengths and areas for improvement. 📈Employers value holistic candidates with diverse experiences. 📈Networking should be seen as a two-way street. Start networking before you need a job. 📈Highlight transferable skills from all experiences, including volunteer work. 📈Sell your potential and ability to learn quickly. 📈Continuous learning and skill diversification are essential for career growth. Guest Info: Dr. Ciera Graham is an experienced career coach with 10 years of experience in the career development space. Her specialty is helping Millennials and Gen Z assess their skills, define their strategy, and engage in storytelling to ultimately secure and succeed in the job of their dreams. As someone who was the first in their family to graduate college, Dr. Graham understands the challenges, fears and anxieties that many new graduates face as they navigate their careers with limited knowledge and experience. She has worked at college career centers in both Washington State and Ohio, helping students create marketable resumes, discover their career aspirations, and build confidence in the interview and job search process. She has been featured on the Career Contessa podcast episode titled “What We Wish We Knew As a New Grad+ How to Job Search as a New Grad” as well as the Find Your Dream Job podcast episode “How to Market Yourself as a New Grad to Employers.” She is also an established freelance writer, writing on issues pertaining to career development, leadership, politics, and social justice. Her writing has been featured in the Seattle Times, Career Contessa, Medium, Best Colleges, Entrepreneur and more. In her free time, she enjoys cooking new recipes, spending time with her spouse, and two dogs, and physical fitness. Website: https://cieragraham.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcieragraham/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcgrahamconsulting/

In this episode, Brad Minton and guest Kali Wolken discuss the topic of burnout and how to prevent and address it. They define burnout as a state of exhaustion, cynicism, and feeling inadequate in one's job or life. They emphasize the importance of recognizing the physical symptoms of burnout, such as changes in sleep, concentration, and physical health. They provide strategies for addressing burnout, including seeking therapy or support, reducing stress through exercise or art, and creating boundaries and self-care practices. They also discuss the importance of finding work-life harmony and vetting potential employers for a healthy work environment. Key Takeaways -Burnout is a state of exhaustion, cynicism, and feeling inadequate in one's job or life. -Recognize the physical symptoms of burnout, such as changes in sleep, concentration, and physical health. -Seek therapy or support to address burnout. -Reduce stress through exercise or art. -Create boundaries and practice self-care. -Strive for work-life harmony and vet potential employers for a healthy work environment. Guest Info: Kali Wolken Website: https://mycareercoach.online/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lpcareercoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lpcareercoach/ This podcast is brought to you by Mint To Be Career LLC. www.minttobecareer.com

In this episode, Brad W. Minton interviews Mikhail Filipovitch, the Vice President of Operations at Jobs for Humanity, about inclusive hiring and disability support. Mikhail shares his personal journey and the catalyst that led him to work in the disability rights movement. He discusses the misconceptions that employers have about hiring people with disabilities and emphasizes the importance of building trust and showcasing past success to encourage employers to take a leap of faith. Mikhail also provides advice for young job seekers with disabilities, including the importance of building confidence, seeking internships and volunteer opportunities, and connecting with communities and mentors.

In this conversation, Brad and Mikhail discuss the importance of personal branding and showcasing one's authentic impact in the job search. They also highlight the value of being proactive and coming to the table with solutions to potential challenges. Mikhail emphasizes the power of community and the resources available to young job seekers, such as personal contacts, organizations like Jobs for Humanity, and employee resource groups. He also encourages individuals to focus on gaining experience, whether through internships, volunteer work, or self-employment. Mikhail shares success stories of individuals who overcame barriers and found meaningful employment with the support of organizations like Jobs for Humanity.

Key Takeaways

• Building trust and showcasing past success can encourage employers to hire people with disabilities.
• Young job seekers with disabilities face unique barriers, including a lack of mentors and predecessors.
• Job Accommodations Network (JAN) is a valuable resource for job seekers with disabilities, providing guidance on disclosure and accommodations.
• Confidence can be built by seeking internships, volunteering, and connecting with communities and mentors.
• Being solution-oriented and productivity-focused when discussing accommodations with employers can make the process easier. Personal branding is crucial in the job search, as it allows individuals to communicate their authentic impact and what they bring to the table.
• Being proactive and coming to the table with solutions to potential challenges is highly appealing to prospective employers.
• Building a strong community and utilizing available resources, such as personal contacts and organizations like Jobs for Humanity, can greatly benefit young job seekers.
• Gaining experience through internships, volunteer work, or self-employment is essential, especially for individuals with disabilities who may face assumptions about their abilities.
• Success stories highlight the transformative power of support and advocacy in helping individuals overcome barriers and find meaningful employment.

Guest Info:

Mikhail Filipovitch

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikhailfilipovitch/

Jobs For Humanity: https://www.jobsforhumanity.com/

JAN: https://askjan.org/