Streamed 'live' on LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook,  this episode with  @KeepRockingLinkedIn  and @janecareercoach highlights the NEW and LITTLE-KNOWN features on LinkedIn that benefit job seekers in a BIG way. Follow Jane on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/janejackson Follow Kevin on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/president In this podcast episode, Jane Jackson, author of Navigating Career Crossroads, interviews Kevin D Turner, Dallas based LinkedIn specialist. You will learn about the...

ABC Radio NSW Drive time interview.  As there have been so many redundancies  reported in the news recently and concern about the multiple interest rate hikes, people looking for jobs have experienced additional stress. I was invited to discuss how to change careers successfully on ABC Drive with Anna Moulder this week and you can listen to the reply on this episode of Your Career Podcast. Have you been affected by a redundancy?  Have you been offered professional career transition coaching...

Are you too old to be hired? Do you ever wonder if you’re too old to land another job?  Or that your age is a barrier to what you really want to do? Now, those of you who already know me will know I get on my high horse about ageism in the workplace and how I believe we are NEVER TOO OLD to reinvent our careers. Yes, that's right - we are NEVER TOO OLD to be the person we were born to be. In this episode I promised to give you the links to a number of interesting posts and resources and...

Unlock the secrets to social success with Sam Lee, the founder of Connect with Confidence.  Sam's journey began in the corporate and real estate worlds where he honed his sales skills and rose to the top as a top-performing salesman. But he realised his true calling was to help others discover their own social power.  He combines his passions for event planning and socialising to mentor individuals in developing meaningful connections.  Through his coaching programs, Sam empowers...

Julie Hyne is an AICI CIP Certified Image Professional and Executive Style Mentor and shares top image and branding tips in episode 239 of Your Career Podcast. Whether you’re unsure about your professional image in person or online, whether you are a business owner, C-Suite executive woman or someone who just wants to revamp their visual image, it helps to have Julie in your corner. She believes every woman deserves the opportunity to look, feel and be beautiful, inside and out, and be able...

You've landed the job! Congratulations!  BUT ... do you accept the offer immediately?  NO!  And I'll tell you why ... With your skills and experience, the fact that you have been offered the job means that they want you.  When the offer is on the table, you are in the strongest position to negotiate the offer. Of course you can accept the offer as it stands but it's better to take time to go over the contract with a fine tooth comb and ensure that each and every aspect of the offer is what...

In this special episode of Your Career Podcast, I interview CEO of Prominence Global and LinkedIn expert, Adam Houlahan and Head of Strategy, Christie McCabe-Benton.  Adam and Christie share their career reinvention stories and provide top LinkedIn tips for businesses in this value-packed episode. Prominence Global is considered to be one of Australia’s leading experts in harnessing the power of LinkedIn for business.  Adam is an International Keynote Speaker specialising in LinkedIn...

Anish Majumdar is my special guest and our focus today is how to tap into the hidden job market.  Anish is a career coach with over 12 years’ experience helping thousands of professionals around the world take the reins of their professional destiny and break free of the necessity of ‘job searching’ – permanently. His webinars, videos and articles have appeared in Fast Company, Business Insider, Glassdoor, and Ivy Exec. From Rochester New York where he lives with his wife and three children,...

To create the career you’ll love and reach career success faster, reverse engineer your career. If you’ve ever felt unsure about what you need to be successful in your career it’s probably because you don’t really know which path you want your career to follow, and you’re unclear of how far you want to take your career. Here are the six steps to develop a strategy for your future career success - listen to the full episode for details on how to implement these steps: 1. Get clear on what you...

Massive job cuts at tech companies that hired rapidly during the pandemic and cuts at Facebook and Twitter have the industry reeling. It hurts when you receive an email or letter that says, "We've made the hard, but necessary decision to lay off xx% of the company - unfortunately you've been included in this layoff" Regardless of the fact that it is a business decision, it HURTS. It sucks. And it's not personal but it FEELS PERSONAL. So how can you bounce back from this? In episode 234 of...

NEVER DO ANYTHING JUST RIGHT.  My next special guest is the author of the new book, ‘Never Do Anything Just Right’.  Rod Jahner is a dear friend of mine, master reconteur, and risk management professional with global experience in training and executive development.  With an MBA in Operations Research, for over 27 years he’s held management positions at Citibank and Standard Chartered Bank in the US, the last ten years in Singapore covering Asia, Australia, the Middle East and...

Do you know the myths about career management? There are many myths about how to manage your career, and in episode 232 of Your Career Podcast I cover seven of the biggest myths about career management. There are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to career progression.  There are different ways to approach your career development and advancement – some may surprise you! Firstly, to find out if you are READY FOR CAREER SUCCESS, take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ at...

LinkedIn Audio Events have arrived in Australia! Yes, it’s time to get excited about LINKEDIN AUDIO EVENTS. Yes, they are finally here in Australia after over 6 months of beta-testing in the US. Why should we be excited? LinkedIn Audio is like podcasting meets TALK-BACK RADIO.  You can join in the conversation LIVE, ask any questions or raise a topic you’d like to discuss.  ON THE SPOT.   Yes, I know there’s already Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces, but LinkedIn Audio Events are a little...

Few things are as nerve-racking as asking for a pay rise. Asking for more money can be complex, but doing the right research and preparation can make you feel more confident and better set for success. How you prepare for a salary discussion can include getting a sense of salaries in your industry, finding ways to demonstrate your performance, and checking in with the bigger picture – including what economic conditions are like. In episode 230 of Your Career Podcast I go over what you need...

CAREER TIP OF THE DAY – Positive Affirmations. If you’re going through a redundancy or are in between jobs, you’ll find that change can be pretty scary and can be an emotional roller coaster that erodes your self-confidence. My quick Career Tip of the Day series will help you to NAVIGATE YOUR CAREER CROSSROADS.  There are 5 things you can do to manage stress.  Today’s tip (Tip #2) is to create a positive mindset with positive affirmations.  Studies have shown that by repeating daily...

Welcome to Your Career Podcast. On LinkedIn I broadcast ‘live’ a Career Tip of the Day twice a week and I’ve had many requests to share them on YOUR CAREER Podcast too.  So here’s your chance to catch up my Career Tips if you missed them during my LinkedIn Live broadcasts each week.  Each tip is only 2-4 minutes long and a wonderful shot of inspiration to start your day. When it comes to career management, “You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf”. Are you ready?  This quick tip...

In today’s changing employment landscape it's a challenge to navigate your career effectively to ensure career growth and job satisfaction.   In this episode of Your Career Podcast, you will find the essential elements to get clear on what you really want in your career and then how to develop a strong personal brand within your workplace and attract the opportunities you desire. What we'll cover: How to gain career clarity so you know what really makes you tick at workHow to identify the...

Dr John Demartini is an internationally published author, a global educator and the founder of the Demartini Method, a revolutionary tool in modern psychology.  It is a huge pleasure to welcome Dr Demartini to YOUR CAREER Podcast and in this very special episode he shares valuable insights into how we can live our best life and what it truly means to be a citizen of the world.  "The Universe is my playground. The World is my Home. Every Country is a room in the house, and every City is a...

It is my pleasure to introduce Australian SEO Expert, Nici Bickley who is dedicated to helping small businesses to grow through effective SEO and digital/social media strategies. Before we dive into our interview, here is some important information for you. If you are reassessing your career or thinking about looking for a new job, check out my career support resources and download my SMART Goals and Weekly Tasks action plan  Here is the link to The Careers Academy which is your one-stop...

How to Get Clear on What You REALLY Want in Your Career.  Here we are – coming to the end of 2021.   Some may be thinking ‘thank goodness!’, others may be in a more reflective mood.   It’s been a really interesting year for us all hasn’t it – I wonder if you have made some big life or career changes?  Or has it been more of the same?   The lockdowns would have thrown many off and it really would have been a tough time. One of my clients told me that she just wants to go ‘home’.  She’s in...

When it comes to reinventing your career, the only way to do so successfully is to start from a solid foundation of self-awareness and clarity of purpose. With The Great Resignation a hot topic of discussion this year due to the effects of Covid, before making a major change it is essential to take the time to pause, reflect and consider what is really important in your life and career.  For help visit https://www.janejacksoncoach.com  Thank you for joining me to listen to my latest episode...

The Great Resignation and #ThisLittleGirlIsMe   Wow – 222 episodes already!  For those of you who know me, I’m half Cantonese and half English (born in Malaysia) and so the number 2 sounds like the word ‘easy’ in Cantonese.   I have to say, getting to 222 episodes hasn’t been EASY, but it has been a lot of fun and fuelled by my passion for providing inspiration to you for your career success. I’ve two things I’d like to chat about with you today – The Great Resignation which is sweeping the...

Have you ever wondered why people change careers? Did you have a dream career when you were young? If you did, what happened to that dream? I always ask my podcast guests what their early career aspirations were when they were a little boy or girl?  We’ve had some really interesting answers and for a few of my guests, they actually realised those childhood career dreams. Interestingly, according to a recent Flex Jobs Survey, only 10% of adults work in their childhood dream career. How have...

Jeff Young is #TheLinkedInGuru.  For the past 13 years Jeff has been helping the global community to understand how to use LinkedIn as a powerful networking tool – by developing genuine relationships.   I met Jeff on LinkedIn (of course!) as I was drawn to his warm and engaging style of posts.  When I discovered what a fascinating life he's led having made some amazing career changes and career reinventions, I knew I had to interview him for Your Career Podcast. Before I share this wonderful...

Mental health has been of huge concern during Covid-19 due to the challenges this has posed globally since the virus began to spread from China at the end of 2019. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing, statistics have shown that in April 2021: Almost 82,000 calls were made to Lifeline, an 18.4% increase from the same period in 2019. Kids Helpline received almost 26,000 answerable contact attempts, a 10.5% increase from 2019. Over 22,000 contacts were made to Beyond...