96. Why You Should Stop Obsessing Over Your Resume (Resume Series Part I)

I have bittersweet news: I am (lovingly) closing down my podcast and business! "Lovingly" - because I have LOVED working on this project, serving my career coaching clients, and meeting my listeners and followers over the last 3+ years! I am PROUD of this body of work and it will continue to exist on the internet to help more people in the future. In this final episode, I explain the rationale behind this personal decision and how I made it. I talk about how my core values have changed, the key questions I asked myself when I made this decision, the "warning signs" that helped me understand that it was time for a change, and why I am ready to divest myself from grind & hustle culture. Thank you for being a part of this journey! Xo, Priscilla  -- Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me: [email protected]  

Feeling intimidated and apprehensive about negotiating for a higher salary?  Don't worry; it's a common feeling. However, negotiating for a higher salary doesn't have to be daunting. In part two of the series negotiation coach Joan Moon and I share actionable advice on how to negotiate without feeling greedy. We discuss the importance of mindset and overcoming the belief of being greedy. She also discusses the strategy of framing your request as a win-win, focusing on the benefits for both parties involved. By combining benchmarking and framing strategies, you can negotiate effectively and maintain positive relationships. Don't miss out on Joan's valuable insights on negotiation! Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) I am no longer taking on 1:1 clients! I am selling my course for job seekers and if you're interested in that, please email me: [email protected].  Get other freebies on my website

Are You Afraid to Ask for More Money? You are not alone.  I chat with negotiation coach Joan Moon to explore why this fear is so widespread. We delve into how gender bias and societal expectations can make advocating for our financial worth feel uncomfortable. The conversation goes further, examining the intersection of gender and race. Women of color, in particular, face unique challenges in salary negotiations due to stereotypes and cultural barriers. The episode highlights the need to update societal norms and acknowledges the challenges women face. But it's not all doom and gloom!  We aim to empower you to confidently negotiate for your worth without the fear of being perceived negatively. So listen in and learn how to ask for what you deserve! Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha  Get on my waitlist for my 1:1 coaching program (Doors Open December 2023) Get other freebies on my website

What do you do when you receive a HUGE windfall of cash at work? Do you spend it right away? Or pretend like it doesn't exist? If you want to start feeling more confident about your finances, I have a treat for you! Today, you'll meet Andrea Ramos, Money Coach and advocate of first-gen American women of color, and she'll bring you all of her amazing expertise.  We'll start by answering the burning question: What should you do with the money?! We'll explore the intriguing world of super savers and super spenders. We'll talk about our cultural upbringing as daughter of Latinx immigrants and how our relationship with money is deeply psychological and impacted by our experience with money growing up.  We'll also touch on investing, whether you should hire a financial advisor or financial coach, and how to find self trust within yourself to make the moves that make sense for YOU. -- Follow Andrea on IG: @building.gen.wealth Check out Andrea's podcast Latina Investors (on Apple & Spotify!) Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) I offer a 5-month career coaching program for busy professionals who want to land an exciting new job offer in record time. Schedule a free 60-minute consult with me to learn more or visit: wwww.yourlatinacareercoach.com. Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha  Get other freebies on my website  

Before you start your job search, there's ONE major decision that you need to make. You must decide if you will be a CAREER-CHANGER or a TRADITIONAL JOB SEEKER during your job search.  This ONE decision will directly impact your job search roadmap and set of activities. To make this decision, you must answer some other key questions like: How much of a financial runway do you have to land your next job offer? How much time & energy do you have to devote to the job search? Do you LOVE networking with people? Are you willing to be a BEGINNER? Are you willing to take a paycut? How hard are you willing to work on your job search? On this episode, I walk you through how to make this decision for yourself so that you can go into your job search process with EYES WIDE OPEN about the obstacles ahead of you.  -- FREE RESUME BUNDLE   Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!   I offer a 5-month career coaching program for busy professionals who want to land an exciting new job offer in record time. Schedule a free 60-minute consult with me to learn more or visit: wwww.yourlatinacareercoach.com.    Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha 

Ever felt that interview's end is a missed opportunity? That "Do you have any questions for me?" moment is your time to shine (and the answer is always yes!). On this episode, I spill the beans on the game-changing power of asking questions at the end of your interview. Learn my approach, the perfect questions for different interviewers, and what to steer clear of! Why does it matter? Well, powerful questions boost your likability and help spot red flags. Both are key to landing that dream job. Don't miss out—your next success story might hinge on this moment. Tune in now! -- FREE RESUME BUNDLE   Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!   I offer a 5-month career coaching program for busy professionals who want to land an exciting new job offer in record time. Schedule a free 60-minute consult with me to learn more or visit: wwww.yourlatinacareercoach.com.    Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha 

Let's face it - no one WANTS to work on their resume. Not only is the resume a tedious exercise, but it's not the magic bullet that people want you to believe it is.  You just need to get your resume to "good enough" status....good enough to make it past the ATS (online application portal), good enough to make it past a recruiter, and ultimately, good enough to land you an interview.  In this episode, I'll guide you through a specific process to help you transform your resume in 3-5 hours.  Even better, I've got a free resource for you - the FREE RESUME BUNDLE that makes all of this even easier and faster. Stop spending unnecessary hours on your resume and start focusing on activities that truly make a difference in your job search. -- FREE RESUME BUNDLE (includes: free winning resume template, How To Create Juicy Bullet Points, examples of juicy bullet points, formatting guidelines, and more!) Schedule a free 60-minute consult with me  Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha 

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and showing you what is holding you back in your job search when it comes to your resume. For example: Are you using a Canva graphic resume template? Does your resume have an "Objective" statement? Is your resume packed with buzzwords that don't mean anything like, "proven track record" and "excellent communications & interpersonal skills"? Have you thought about outsourcing your resume to have someone else write it? Is your resume longer than one page? Does your resume have way too little information about you? If your answer was yes to any of these questions, then you're making at least one of the Top 10 Worst Resume Mistakes that disqualify you from jobs. Tune into learn more about each one and why it hurts you in your job search.  -- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha  FREE RESUME BUNDLE (includes: free winning resume template, How To Create Juicy Bullet Points, examples of juicy bullet points, formatting guidelines, and more!) Schedule a free 60-minute consult with me   Get other freebies on my website

Is the resume really as important as we think? That's a loaded question! While the resume is undeniably crucial for securing interviews, let's unpack its actual impact on getting hired. On this episode, I teach you  the role of the resume in the job search process and why it shouldn't be the only thing on your mind. I'll explain why a resume is only important in the first step of the process, which is generating interview invitations. The episode concludes by highlighting the importance of spending the right amount of time and energy on the resume and provides a preview of the next episodes in the series.   Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha  FREE RESUME BUNDLE (includes: free winning resume template, How To Create Juicy Bullet Points, examples of juicy bullet points, formatting guidelines, and more!) Schedule a free 60-minute consult with me   Get other freebies on my website      

Ever had a recruiter slide into your DM's, asking you to hop on the phone with them to discuss a potential job opportunity? It's normal to be skeptical of these messages but let me tell you...these DM messages lead to REAL job opportunities. Ask me how I know! One of my 2023 job offers came directly from a LinkedIn message from a recruiter! I didn't even know about the job until the recruiter reached out to me. I don't want you to miss out on these "hidden market" job opportunities, so on this episode I cover everything you need to know when a recruiter reaches out to you:  On this episode, you'll learn: How to handle these initial conversations with recruiters, so that you don't fall for any scams but also not miss out on any real job opportunities The difference between in-house recruiters, recruiters from staffing agencies Why they often hide critical details from you in the initial message The types of questions you must ask during the initial conversation How to discuss desired salary and everything you need to prepare to succeed in this initial chat -- Free Training: How To Answer The Most Important Interview Question (this is how I landed 2 six-figure big tech job offers in a tough job market!) Follow me on IG at @priscillabulcha  Book your free 60-minute consult to explore working with me 1:1  Get other freebies on my website