Have you been wondering why it’s taking so long to find your next opportunity? Maybe you have been sending out several resumes, doing a few interviews, or maybe not getting any interviews. If that sounds like you, Kaylee and I open up our coaching specialty bags to share some of our top tips and tricks to get you hired FASTER! Kaylee, from KH Career Coaching, and I talk about some of the top challenges affecting candidates right now and some of the popular reasons limiting the job search. No...

Joining me for part 2 of our 2 part series, Karissa and I continue the discussion taking on strategies to stay protected. In this episode we talk about ethical hackers and their role in the cyber security strategy, areas of vulnerability that HR can support in the cyber security strategy and how HR can truly support the cyber security strategy. HR can play many roles. In the cyber security strategy, one of our most effective roles is a quarterback for the cyber security efforts, especially in...

What does HR have to do with Cyber Security? For most people, that is seen as an area of IT expertise. The evolution of the HR says that we are intricately connected with everything that impacts the business and people. In the episode I am joined by Cyber Security advocate and communications specialist, Karissa Breen from Karissa Breen Industries. We dive into the conversation setting the stage with cyber security basics and how and why HR gets into the equation. We talk about areas of...

The job search process can be frustrating and stressful. An interview invitation is one of those lights at the end of the tunnel, offering the glimpse of a breakthrough. For some people that interview invitation can also bring on its own stress, challenge and opportunity. On this episode, I am joined by Founder of Rebuilding Foundations and Career Search Expert, Hannah Stenson to break down how a candidate can truly ‘ace’ and interview. We look at common reasons candidates opt for flight...

The feeling of guilt for staying in a job you don’t like, love or believe you are good at is a reality for many. In this episode Alison Hemmings, Principal at Hemmings Consulting, and I dive into some of the challenges of navigating the scary waters of a career change. Whether it was due to a company restructure, your own decision to find your passion, career changes can create uncertainty, financial instability and mental and physical stress. This is probably why so many people stay with the...

Part 2 of 2, Donna and I wrap up our discussion on Well-being in the workplace with how HR can support the organization. As HR evolves beyond the transactional and become more strategic, we have the challenge or remaining human while being progressive. In this episode we talk about how HR supports the organization’s well-being agenda as a coach, resource and program developer and manager. We look at interesting scenarios that HR may encounter while advancing the well-being agenda and...

As part 1 of a 2 part series, Donna and I break down well-being at work. Donna Hunter, Founder of Coaching with Donna Hunter and ICF credentialed Life Coach, focuses on helping people bring their whole selves to their activities – at work, at school, at home and everywhere in between. In our conversation, we start off with the buzz on well-being and wellness in the workplace, thoughts on brining your whole self to work and how that impacts the ability to be productive and functional in the...

Do you think your HR department should be developing a marketing strategy? If your answer is no, then we are ready to challenge your thinking. In this episode I am joined by Marketing and Business Growth Advisor and Co-Founder at Odogwu Digital Inc. as we explore the idea and HR evolution that has brought about the Employer Branding phenomenon and how to get it right. In the age of the global talent pool, employers’ reputation, brand awareness, associations and perceptions are playing a...

Description: The future of work is being shaped by the strategic and effective infusion talent and technology. Joined by Enrique Rubio, Founder of Hacking HR and Co-Founder of Cotopaxi, we talk about the evolution of innovation that is making HR more responsive and valuable as a business partner. In our discussion, we covered some of the quick wins and areas of greatest impact that HR can use to gain momentum, buy-in and demonstrate value. While there is no magic formula or one strategy that...

So many companies still operate under the premise that the HR function is mainly administrative and transactional. Joined by a fellow HR Consultant, Aline Ayoub from Ayoub HR Consulting we make the case that EVERY company needs Human Resources. Not the fragmented, undervalued and mechanical version of HR, but the agile, proactive strategic partner that can offer true value to the organization. We looked at how over the last few years HR has been demonstrating more of its value through risk...

Recruitment biases can seriously hinder the ability for companies to attract the best talent. Joined by Gabe Gurman and Melissa Dobbin from Career Place, we tackled some of the most common biases that affect the hiring process. Melissa provided clarity on the difference between bias and discrimination and how a combination of process, technology and training can greatly improve the quality and diversity of candidates that come through the talent pool. Gabe explained what Blind Hiring was and...

Networking is one of the most popular mediums used to initiate and create new relationships. For professionals, being able to skillfully and strategically use networking as the gateway to building strong relationships, can propel any career. Joined by Career Coach and Author of ‘Who needs a Career Coach anyway?’, Lakrisha Davis, we highlight the importance of networking and how to use those skills to build strong relationships. We also cover common mistakes professionals make with some of the...

Talent Acquisition is becoming more important to businesses, forming a key part of their HR and Business Strategy. Joined by GoCoach’s Founder and CEO, Kristy McCann Flynn, we break down how talent acquisition helps companies play offense. Our conversation covers differentiating between Recruitment and Talent Acquisition, elements of creating and executing a successful strategy, the role of data and analytics, how candidates can be impacted and provide insight and practical advice to help you...

In this episode Caffeinated Career Coach Kyle Elliott joins me on the show to talk about how to get more interviews after sending off your resume. We discuss some of the things you can do and strategies you can employ while waiting for your next interview. There are many myths about the recruitment process and what happens between the time you send in the resume until you get invited in for the interview. In our ‘Truth or Myth’ segment we tackle some of the common misconceptions in the...

On the premier episode of HR and Career with AldeenST, I am joined by my dear friend, colleague, mentor and mother, Dr. Altheia Simmonds. I share the vision for the show and we talk about professionalism and the personality traits that will make you more successful in your professional life.