From Burgers to Boardrooms: Michael Lord's Leadership Journey In this episode of the Standout Job Seeker podcast presented by Jobscan, host Sydney Myers interviews Michael Lord, the VP of Operations at 1-800-GOT-JUNK. Michael shares his inspiring career journey from starting at McDonald's to becoming a VP. Key topics include the importance of career growth through flexibility, the power of soft skills, balancing work with personal time, and the significance of ongoing learning. Michael offers practical advice on identifying new opportunities, understanding job fit, and intentional questioning during interviews. Tune in for valuable insights on resilience, leadership, and leveraging both hard and soft skills to advance your career. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 01:47 Michael's Early Career at McDonald's 04:03 Growth and Opportunities at McDonald's 15:05 Balancing Workload and Avoiding Burnout 17:46 The Importance of Continuous Learning 19:06 Exciting Career Opportunities 19:23 Joining 1-800-GOT-JUNK 20:20 Interview Process Insights 21:36 Standing Out in Job Applications 23:18 Importance of Soft Skills 26:31 Career Growth at 1-800-GOT-JUNK 35:19 Leadership and Team Building 38:26 Final Thoughts and Advice Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lord-837ab164/ Try Jobscan for free: https://www.jobscan.co/