D & B sat with Virginia Franco to hear how to approach online applications and the formidable ATS. Virginia offers specific and concrete examples of how to clearly showcase your experience and talents, as well as what language you want to include whenever you apply online. She reminds us that its best to have networked before applying to ensure that your resume gets read whenever you are trying to apply for this type of position.  --- Send in a voice message:...

We're off for the next couple of weeks but here is a compilation of the some of our great speakers and the lessons they taught us in 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/willwork4podcast/message

Last year, D & B sat with Andre Perry, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute, to discuss his latest work, Know Your Price. He spoke of the historical inequality and wealth gap that exists for black Americans. His latest research focuses on six cities with predominately black populations to illustrate the economic inequality in terms of employment and wealth that exists between the average white and black households in America. Finally, Dr. Perry issued a call to all in the community to...

This was one of our best conversations from Season 1. D & B speak with Son Nguyen about how to construct your LinkedIn profile to present you as a well-rounded human. Son speaks of the importance of passively and actively building your LinkedIn network to help identify the path you want for your career by identifying others who are already in the positions you would like to pursue. Whether you immediately reach out or follow their profiles, it's a great way to learn about the future you...

D & B sit down with Mike Lander, Chief Executive Officer for Piscari Ltd to hear his advice on how to approach any contract negotiation. He speaks of the need for preparation, deliberation, and calm as the methods to effectively and assertively establish your needs and negotiate with your employer. It's a great episode for anyone preparing for a performance review, asking for a raise, or looking to agree to a new contract in the new year. --- Send in a voice message:...

D & B speak with Clayton Smeltzer about why he founded the Purpose-Filled Brotherhood. He speaks of a moment of realization where he realized how out of alignment he was with the person he had become. Hear his story of personal reflection, mentorship, and coaching that he used to help pull himself out of his own feelings of doubt to create a program designed to support others reach self-actualization in community.  --- Send in a voice message:...

D & B sit with Darcy Luoma, creator of Thoughtfully Fit. She speaks of how a person can train themselves to pause, think, and then act as a way to build their intuition and make choices consciously. Whether in your personal or professional life, she speaks of how this process will help you build your core to live your life on purpose. Take her quiz to see what strategies might support your work. Music Credits: Magic Witch Beat /in work/ by Tigoolio (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a...

D & B sit down with Alex Love of Alex Love Consulting to hear how she supports corporations, organizations, and leaders have critical conversations with their managers and staff to align company values with practice. Alex also contributes at LevelSet, an organization that provides custom support to clients committed to hiring people who were formerly incarcerated. It's a great episode for those interested in creating a workplace that is humane and equitable.  Music Credits: Magic...

D & B sit down with Eddiana Rosen to hear how best to use LinkedIn to create passive interest from recruiters, how to negotiate, and how to find a company that truly values all your strengths.  Music Credits: Magic Witch Beat /in work/ by Tigoolio (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Tigoolio/42255 Jobcentre Plus by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution...

D & B sit with Andrew Mondia, actor, traveler, and passion test facilitator, to hear how he uses the Law of Attraction to create alignment in his life. In his words, you have to be willing to enter the unknown to create the life you want.  Music Credits: Music Credits: Magic Witch Beat /in work/ by Tigoolio (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Tigoolio/42255 Jobcentre Plus by texasradiofish (c)...

D & B sit with Erin Thomas to hear how she helps her clients build their personal and professional values. She helps them answer these four questions: 1) Who Are You? 2) What are your proudest accomplishments? 3) What are your strengths 4) What motivates you? Music Credits: Music Credits: Magic Witch Beat /in work/ by Tigoolio (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Tigoolio/42255 Jobcentre Plus by...

D & B sit down to discuss the Clifton 34 Strengths assessment. Then Daniel sits with an old friend, Roberto Kalb, the Resident Conductor at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, to learn about his life in opera for our name that job segment. Roberto speaks of his long journey to turn a childhood passion into his profession. Robert's story is not only of resilience but intention. At each step, he had to pause and think critically about the work environment, role, and level of autonomy he...

D & B sit down with Astro Dan Peluso to hear about his work as an astrophysicist and a musician. Whether staring at the stars as a Ph.D. student or writing bars as the indie synth-pop star Conner Eko, Dan is working to connect his passions with his profession. Check out his work at: https://connereko.com/home Conner Eko - SINK (Official Video) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/willwork4podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/willwork4podcast/support

D & B sit down with Bradley Roth, host of Not Most People, to hear his journey of self-discovery to find purpose in his career. Bradley speaks of how he continued to transform himself and his environment until he found the right fit.  Find his work at: https://www.notmostpeople.net/ Music Credits: Magic Witch Beat /in work/ by Tigoolio (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Tigoolio/42255 Jobcentre...

For this month's Name That Job, D & B sit with Diane Pleuss, the Franchise Fitter, to learn about all the different things to consider when becoming a new franchise owner.  Find her work at: https://dianepleuss.com/ Music Credits: Magic Witch Beat /in work/ by Tigoolio (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Tigoolio/42255 --- Send in a voice message:...

D & B sat with Madeline Mann to hear her tips on how to prepare for an interview. She speaks of the need for preparation, quick/clear responses, and to use your networks to learn about companies you're interested in before you accept an offer.  Find her work at https://www.madelinemann.com/ Music Credits: Magic Witch Beat /in work/ by Tigoolio (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Tigoolio/42255...

D & B sit down with Sam Thiara to hear why he believes mentorship plays a critical role in one's personal and professional development. He experienced struggle early in his professional career. Now he focuses his time on giving back to those in the search. As Sam states, it's important to find someone whom you trust to help you identify your core values and create alignment throughout your life's pursuits.  Find his work at: http://www.sam-thiara.com/ Music Credits: Magic Witch Beat...

D & B sat down with Kymberly Dakim, founder of Nugget. She spoke of how she has learned to stay open to opportunities and prioritize her time on projects that truly matter to her by setting and tracking goals for her professional long-term career, her creative pursuits, and her personal wellbeing.  Find her work at: https://www.yournugget.com/ Music Credits: Magic Witch Beat /in work/ by Tigoolio (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0)...

D & B sit down with Mac Prichard, founder of Mac's List and host of How to Find Your Dream Job. They talk about to effectively use a job board and, more importantly, how to get access to the hidden job market through networking and relationship building.  You can access Mac's work at https://www.macslist.org/. Music Credits: Magic Witch Beat /in work/ by Tigoolio (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license....

D & B sit with Jerry Fu, founder of Adapting Leaders, to hear his story of resilience and self-discovery that led him to turn away from his fear of conflict into a competent, confident manager and organizational leader. He know supports Asian American professionals to see through the moment of hesitation and transform it into decisive action.  You can find more about Jerry and access his leader library at Adapting Leaders. Music Credits: Magic Witch Beat /in work/ by Tigoolio (c)...

D & B sit down with Gabriel Ajak, a program analyst for FEMA and a refugee from the civil war in South Sudan. We speak of how he navigated these complex systems, maintained a sense of hope and self-determination, and found his calling in civil service. He hopes his story brings hope for youth currently dreaming of immigrating to the United States and compassion for those in the US who can support refugee resettlement.  If you are interested in supporting people in Afghanistan currently...

D & B tell us what being part of the Will Work 4 Podcast community is all about! We know the search is complicated and unique to each person. Whether you're looking for purpose and fit or the technical skills to land your next interview, we hope the stories you hear will bring hope, laughter, and a sense of community.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/willwork4podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/willwork4podcast/support

D & B sit with Liz Pessaran, a therapist turned purpose-centered life coach. She speaks to the importance of identifying your core values and developing a through-line in order to better understand what you want your career to be and how you want to enact it. We also discuss the impact of surrounding yourself with people who push you forward. You can find her work at https://www.lizpessaran.com/ Music Credits: Magic Witch Beat /in work/ by Tigoolio (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a...

D & B sit down with Dr. Amanda Barrientez to hear about her journey founding No F*****g Around Money. She speaks of how we can change our mindset around money to find the business and personal success we want and deserve. You can find her work at https://www.drbarrientez.com/ Music Credits: Magic Witch Beat /in work/ by Tigoolio (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Tigoolio/42255 Jobcentre Plus by...

D & B sit down with Kiran Gain, Founder of Raising Resilience to hear about her thoughts on preparing for parenthood, structures of communication between partners and youth, and the importance of a somatic approach to processing. Whether you are looking for tips on how to structure your day or are thinking about adding to your family, Kiran shares a few actionable tips for every family.  You can find her work at: https://go.oncechub.com/1HourCallwithKiran Music Credits: Magic Witch...