How to stand out in today's job market with Rod McDermott
Release Date: 07/30/2021
The Power of Using LinkedIn for Your Next Job Search
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Are you maximizing LinkedIn's full potential in your job search? In this episode, we dive into LinkedIn's critical role in helping you land your next opportunity. Discover the key elements that make your profile stand out to recruiters and hiring managers: Add Your LinkedIn Link to Your Résumé. This will Make it easy for potential employers to view your profile and learn more about your professional background. Complete Your LinkedIn Profile: Ensure every section is filled out, including a professional photo, an attention-grabbing headline, and detailed past experiences that...
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Why You’re Not Getting Interview Calls (And How to Fix It)
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Are Certifications the Key to Your Job Search Success?
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Are certifications essential for landing your next role, or is there a more strategic way to position yourself for career growth? In this episode, I explain how to navigate job requirements—whether you're seeking an internal promotion or a new opportunity elsewhere. The key? Informational interviews. We’ll cover three essential steps to conducting an effective informational interview: ✅ Scheduling a 15-minute conversation with the right person ✅ Preparing in advance to ask the right questions ✅ Following up properly to build rapport and maintain connections Mastering this process...
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What to Do When You're Stuck in Your Career
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Feeling stuck in your career and unsure of your next move? In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges professionals face: creating clarity when you’re not sure what job you want—or how to get there. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels, this episode is your roadmap to getting unstuck and taking bold steps forward. Here’s what we’ll cover: 1️⃣ Getting Clear on Your Role: How to identify your strengths and align them with opportunities. 2️⃣ Picking a Path: Strategies to explore and choose the right direction for your career. 3️⃣ Working with Mentors:...
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🎙️ Welcome to 2025 The Canadian Job Search Podcast!
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Hi, I’m your host, John, and this podcast is designed to help professionals like you take charge of your career and elevate to the next level. Whether you’re striving for a promotion, seeking greater influence in your organization, or exploring opportunities beyond your current role, this is where you’ll find the guidance you need to thrive in today’s competitive environment. In this first episode of 2025, we’re exploring a critical foundational step: Gaining Career Clarity. Without clarity, it becomes challenging for you and your leadership team to chart a clear path forward....
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Welcome back to the Canadian Job Search Podcast. It's been a while since our last interview, and I wanted to take the opportunity to share this amazing app that has been helping newcomers and students launch their careers in the service industry. In this episode, I talk with Stephanie and Alexander, both co-founders of Swob Inc., an award-winning social recruitment platform. In November 2017, the duo launched their mobile application, Swob Inc. The brother-sister team has appeared on BNN Bloomberg, E-Talk, The Feed with Amber Mac, Omni TV, and The Marilyn Denis Show. In the show,...
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What really happened in job search in 2021!
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2021 has shown us that the job market has changed. Employers' hiring practices are different, and if you want to succeed, you must change your approach.
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How to transform your leadership for today's job market with Kristoff Carter
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What's different about the job market with Trevor Botkin
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Today's job market is changing; how are companies and leaders adjusting to the change? Trevor Botkin gives you insight into what organizations are doing to attract talent?
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What it takes to land your next job in 2021 with Dr. Sue Haywood
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In this episode, we interview a seasoned professional in the job placement field.
info_outlineAre you looking to get expert advice on landing your next job? If you answered yes, you need to listen to this podcast.
Rod McDermott is the CEO of McDermott & Bull Executive Search, a top 25 firm with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe, which has helped thousands of senior executives land jobs through its executive network.
In this episode, Rod shares his expertise on:
- What's different in today's job market
- Why the job market is hot right now
- Why networking is an essential part of your job search
To learn about Rod McDermott, visit: www.mbexec.com or check out www.activate180.com.
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