The Job Hunt Insider

Don't Start with the Job Title You Want, Start with Designing the Life and Career You Want Guest: Josh Atkinson Industry: Professional Certifications, Military Transition, Career Transition Episode Summary: In this episode of The Job Hunt Insider, Rick Boyer talks with Josh Atkinson, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at ProLearn, about why finding the right career should start with designing the life you want—not searching through job postings. A Marine Corps veteran, Josh shares practical advice on defining personal and professional success, translating military experience into civilian business language, and using networking to uncover opportunities that job postings often miss. He also explains how to evaluate whether an opportunity is the right fit, communicate your professional value, and approach employers with confidence. Whether military or civilian, if you're transitioning out of the military, changing careers, or simply looking for your next opportunity, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on taking control of your career path. About Josh: Josh Atkinson is a project management leader, Marine Corps veteran, and career transition advocate who has spent years helping veterans translate their military experience into civilian careers. Josh believes both military and civilians should challenge the status quo. And that includes how we approach our careers. -- How to connect with Josh -- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajatkinson/ PM ProLearn: at www.pm-prolearn.com Email: [email protected] About Rick: With a background as a project manager and hiring manager, Rick has extensive experience in writing job postings, reviewing resumes, collaborating with recruiters, conducting interviews, hiring candidates, and managing projects. He brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the table. In addition, having gone through the job search process himself, he understands the challenges and nuances involved in finding the right opportunity. -- Feel free to contact Rick -- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickboyer/ Website: https://jobhuntinsider.com/ The Book: Be sure to also check out The Job Hunt Insider: Essential Strategies for Resumes, Networking, Interviews, and Salary Negotiation on Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/Job-Hunt-Insider-Strategies-Negotiation/dp/B0G7H68YND. It brings together more than a decade of firsthand career transition coaching, hiring manager, and recruiting insight to give you a clear, practical roadmap for landing the role you want. -------------------------------- **Please Support - https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/job-hunt-insider **If you found this episode valuable, consider leaving a small tip to help cover hosting costs. Every bit of support helps keep the show going. Thank you! The Job Hunt Insider podcast’s main focus is on interviewing talent acquisition professionals and career advisors from diverse industries. Each episode delves into the strategies, tips, and insights that can give job seekers a competitive edge. Whether you're just starting your job hunt or looking to make a career transition, this podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you succeed. Subscribe and Follow: Stay updated with the latest episodes by subscribing to The Job Hunt Insider on your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on social media for more job search tips and insights.

Want to Work Remotely? Here’s What Gets You Hired! Guest: Gabriela “Gabi” Bell Industry: Virtual Executive Assistants Episode Summary: In this episode of The Job Hunt Insider, Rick sits down with Gabriela “Gabi” Bell, Founder and CEO of Organized Q, a Virtual Executive Assistant service supporting small business owners, executives, and social impact organizations. Gabi shares what employers are really looking for when hiring for remote positions, from professionalism, dependability, and adaptability to communication, technology skills, and the ability to learn and solve problems independently. Drawing from her experience as both a virtual executive assistant and business owner, she offers practical advice for career changers, administrative professionals, and anyone pursuing remote work—including how to present transferable skills, stand out during the application process, and understand what hiring managers notice beyond the resume. Gabi also discusses entrepreneurship, the future of administrative work, and how AI may change the role of the executive assistant. About Gabi: Gabi Bell is an entrepreneur, educator, author, and advocate, Gabi brings more than 25 years of experience in leadership, instruction, curriculum development, and operations. She is also an instructor with NYU Tandon School of Engineering’s Veterans Future Lab, where she teaches entrepreneurship to service members, veterans, and military spouses. A passionate advocate for flexible remote work and equitable economic opportunities, Gabi is committed to helping professionals—including military spouses, veterans, caregivers, and other historically underestimated communities—build meaningful careers and greater economic independence. You can connect with Gabi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-bell/ Check out her website at https://trajecta.net/. About Rick: With a background in writing job postings, reviewing resumes, collaborating with recruiters, conducting interviews, hiring candidates, and managing projects, Rick brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the table. In addition, having gone through the job search process himself, he understands the challenges and nuances involved in finding the right opportunity. You can connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickboyer/ Check out his website at https://jobhuntinsider.com/. The Book: Be sure to also check out The Job Hunt Insider: Essential Strategies for Resumes, Networking, Interviews, and Salary Negotiation on Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/Job-Hunt-Insider-Strategies-Negotiation/dp/B0G7H68YND. It brings together more than a decade of firsthand career transition coaching, hiring manager, and recruiting insight to give you a clear, practical roadmap for landing the role you want. -------------------------------- **Please Support - https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/job-hunt-insider **If you found this episode valuable, consider leaving a small tip to help cover hosting costs. Every bit of support helps keep the show going. Thank you! The Job Hunt Insider podcast’s main focus is on interviewing talent acquisition professionals and career advisors from diverse industries. Each episode delves into the strategies, tips, and insights that can give job seekers a competitive edge. Whether you're just starting your job hunt or looking to make a career transition, this podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you succeed. Subscribe and Follow: Stay updated with the latest episodes by subscribing to The Job Hunt Insider on your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on social media for more job search tips and insights.

Spray and Pray Is Dead: How to Job Search Smarter When Applying Harder Isn’t Working (Part 2) Guest: Jeanna Malines Industry: Career coaching for executives, senior leaders, career pivoters, laid-off, ADHD, and neurodivergent professionals. Episode Summary: In this episode of The Job Hunt Insider, Rick talks with Jeanna Malines, Founder and CEO of Trajecta, a career strategist, certified ADHD coach, and recruiting professional with more than 20 years of Talent Acquisition and executive recruiting experience. After discovering she had ADHD in her 40s, Jeanna gained a new perspective on her own career and found a calling in helping ADHD and neurodivergent professionals navigate career transitions, interviews, professional growth, workplace communication, and self-advocacy. Drawing on her experience as a recruiter and her own lived experience, Jeanna shares practical insights into how candidates can better position themselves, approach the job search, communicate their value, and succeed once they land the job. About Jeanna: Jeanna Malines is the Founder and CEO of Trajecta, bringing more than two decades of experience in recruiting and Talent Acquisition to her work as a career and workplace coach. Her career has included executive recruiting, corporate Talent Acquisition, agency recruiting, and leadership roles supporting organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. She has built recruiting teams, developed new business lines, and worked extensively with candidates and hiring leaders throughout the hiring process. After her own ADHD diagnosis in her 40s, Jeanna began looking at careers and workplaces through a different lens: one that ultimately shaped the mission behind Trajecta and her work with professionals whose strengths and challenges may not fit traditional workplace expectations. You can connect with Jeanna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanna-malines/ Check out her website at https://trajecta.net/ About Rick: With a background in writing job postings, reviewing resumes, collaborating with recruiters, conducting interviews, hiring candidates, and managing projects, Rick brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the table. In addition, having gone through the job search process himself, he understands the challenges and nuances involved in finding the right opportunity. You can connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickboyer/ Check out his website at https://jobhuntinsider.com/ The Book: Be sure to also check out The Job Hunt Insider: Essential Strategies for Resumes, Networking, Interviews, and Salary Negotiation on Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/Job-Hunt-Insider-Strategies-Negotiation/dp/B0G7H68YND. It brings together more than a decade of firsthand career transition coaching, hiring manager, and recruiting insight to give you a clear, practical roadmap for landing the role you want. -------------------------------- ** Please Support - https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/job-hunt-insider ** If you found this episode valuable, consider leaving a small tip to help cover hosting costs. Every bit of support helps keep the show going. Thank you! The Job Hunt Insider podcast’s main focus is on interviewing talent acquisition professionals and career advisors from diverse industries. Each episode delves into the strategies, tips, and insights that can give job seekers a competitive edge. Whether you're just starting your job hunt or looking to make a career transition, this podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you succeed. Subscribe and Follow: Stay updated with the latest episodes by subscribing to The Job Hunt Insider on your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on social media for more job search tips and insights. Find out more at http://jobhuntinsider.com

Spray and Pray Is Dead: How to Job Search Smarter When Applying Harder Isn’t Working Guest: Jeanna Malines Industry: Career coaching for executives, senior leaders, career pivoters, laid-off, ADHD, and neurodivergent professionals. This is Part 1 of a 2-part episode. Episode Summary: In this episode of The Job Hunt Insider, Rick talks with Jeanna Malines, Founder and CEO of Trajecta, a career strategist, certified ADHD coach, and recruiting professional with more than 20 years of Talent Acquisition and executive recruiting experience. After discovering she had ADHD in her 40s, Jeanna gained a new perspective on her own career and found a calling in helping ADHD and neurodivergent professionals navigate career transitions, interviews, professional growth, workplace communication, and self-advocacy. Drawing on her experience as a recruiter and her own lived experience, Jeanna shares practical insights into how candidates can better position themselves, approach the job search, communicate their value, and succeed once they land the job. About Jeanna: Jeanna Malines is the Founder and CEO of Trajecta, bringing more than two decades of experience in recruiting and Talent Acquisition to her work as a career and workplace coach. Her career has included executive recruiting, corporate Talent Acquisition, agency recruiting, and leadership roles supporting organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. She has built recruiting teams, developed new business lines, and worked extensively with candidates and hiring leaders throughout the hiring process. After her own ADHD diagnosis in her 40s, Jeanna began looking at careers and workplaces through a different lens: one that ultimately shaped the mission behind Trajecta and her work with professionals whose strengths and challenges may not fit traditional workplace expectations. You can connect with Jeanna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanna-malines/ Check out her website at https://trajecta.net/ About Rick: With a background in writing job postings, reviewing resumes, collaborating with recruiters, conducting interviews, hiring candidates, and managing projects, Rick brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the table. In addition, having gone through the job search process himself, he understands the challenges and nuances involved in finding the right opportunity. You can connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickboyer/ Check out his website at https://jobhuntinsider.com/ The Book: Be sure to also check out The Job Hunt Insider: Essential Strategies for Resumes, Networking, Interviews, and Salary Negotiation on Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/Job-Hunt-Insider-Strategies-Negotiation/dp/B0G7H68YND. It brings together more than a decade of firsthand career transition coaching, hiring manager, and recruiting insight to give you a clear, practical roadmap for landing the role you want. -------------------------------- ** Please Support - https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/job-hunt-insider ** If you found this episode valuable, consider leaving a small tip to help cover hosting costs. Every bit of support helps keep the show going. Thank you! The Job Hunt Insider podcast’s main focus is on interviewing talent acquisition professionals and career advisors from diverse industries. Each episode delves into the strategies, tips, and insights that can give job seekers a competitive edge. Whether you're just starting your job hunt or looking to make a career transition, this podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you succeed. Subscribe and Follow: Stay updated with the latest episodes by subscribing to The Job Hunt Insider on your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on social media for more job search tips and insights. Find out more at http://jobhuntinsider.com

Think You Need Years of School for a Great Healthcare Career? Think Again. Guest: Tyler Rebmann Industry: Healthcare Recruiting Episode Summary: What does it really take to get hired in healthcare—and which opportunities are job seekers overlooking? In this episode, Rick talks with healthcare recruiter Tyler Rebmann about the realities of healthcare hiring, from hard-to-fill positions to hospital leadership roles. Tyler explains why imaging careers may be one of the most underrated opportunities in healthcare and shares what recruiters look for in resumes and interviews. He also discusses job hopping, common interview mistakes, how candidates can get noticed, and the growing role of AI in recruiting. Whether you're considering a healthcare career or simply looking for a new opportunity, Tyler offers practical insights from the other side of the hiring process. About Tyler: Army veteran Tyler Rebmann is a healthcare recruiter with EngageMED who has experienced the hiring process from multiple perspectives—as a surgery scheduler, recruiter, travel nurse recruiter, and even as someone who navigated corporate layoffs. Today, he combines automation and AI with a people-first approach to recruiting, emphasizing fast, transparent communication and a great candidate experience. In this episode, Tyler shares insights into healthcare recruiting, the realities of today's job market, and practical advice to help job seekers stand out and succeed. You can connect with Tyler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerrebmann/ About Rick: With a background in writing job postings, reviewing resumes, collaborating with recruiters, conducting interviews, hiring candidates, and managing projects, Rick brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the table. In addition, having gone through the job search process himself, he understands the challenges and nuances involved in finding the right opportunity. You can connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickboyer/ The Book: Be sure to also check out The Job Hunt Insider: Essential Strategies for Resumes, Networking, Interviews, and Salary Negotiation on Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/Job-Hunt-Insider-Strategies-Negotiation/dp/B0G7H68YND. It brings together more than a decade of firsthand career transition coaching, hiring manager, and recruiting insight to give you a clear, practical roadmap for landing the role you want. -------------------------------- **Please Support - https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/job-hunt-insider** If you found this episode valuable, consider leaving a small tip to help cover hosting costs. Every bit of support helps keep the show going. Thank you! The Job Hunt Insider podcast’s main focus is on interviewing talent acquisition professionals from diverse industries. Each episode delves into the strategies, tips, and insights that can give job seekers a competitive edge. Whether you're just starting your job hunt or looking to make a career transition, this podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you succeed. Subscribe and Follow: Stay updated with the latest episodes by subscribing to The Job Hunt Insider on your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on social media for more job search tips and insights. Find out more at http://jobhuntinsider.com

Guest: Alexa Lane Industry: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Episode Summary: Have you ever considered a career in recruiting or talent acquisition? In this episode of The Job Hunt Insider, Rick Boyer sits down with Alexa Lane, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Placements AI, to explore what it really takes to succeed in the recruiting profession. Alexa shares her non-traditional career journey from marketing and sales to recruiting leadership, discusses the skills that make great recruiters, explains the differences between agency and in-house recruiting, and offers practical advice for breaking into the field. Whether you're considering a career change or simply want an insider's perspective on the hiring profession, this episode is packed with valuable insights and real-world advice. About Alexa: Alexa Lane is the Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Placements AI and a two-time Talent100 award winner. With a career spanning marketing, sales, agency recruiting, and in-house talent acquisition, she brings a unique perspective on building high-performing teams and helping professionals advance their careers. Passionate about mentoring recruiters and leveraging AI to improve hiring, Alexa combines strategic business insight with a genuine commitment to connecting great people with great opportunities. You can connect with Alexa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexakrasnylane About Rick: Rick is a project manager with a background in writing job postings, reviewing resumes, collaborating with recruiters, conducting interviews, hiring candidates, and managing projects. He brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the table. In addition, having gone through the job search process himself, he understands the challenges and nuances involved in finding the right opportunity. You can connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickboyer/. You can also reach out to Rick and listen to all the episodes through The Job Hunt Insider website:  https://jobhuntinsider.com/ The Book: Be sure to also check out The Job Hunt Insider: Essential Strategies for Resumes, Networking, Interviews, and Salary Negotiation on Amazon, https://shr.pn/jobhunt-book. It brings together more than a decade of firsthand career transition coaching, hiring manager, and recruiting insight to give you a clear, practical roadmap for landing the role you want. -------------------------------- **Please Support - https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/job-hunt-insider** If you found this episode valuable, consider leaving a small tip to help cover hosting costs. Every bit of support helps keep the show going. Thank you! The Job Hunt Insider podcast’s main focus is on interviewing talent acquisition professionals from diverse industries. Each episode delves into the strategies, tips, and insights that can give job seekers a competitive edge. Whether you're just starting your job hunt or looking to make a career transition, this podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you succeed. Subscribe and Follow: Stay updated with the latest episodes by subscribing to The Job Hunt Insider on your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on social media for more job search tips and insights. Find out more at http://jobhuntinsider.com

Networking Beats Applying: The LinkedIn Strategy That Opens Doors Guest: Katie Rasure Industry: LinkedIn Episode Summary: This episode of The Job Hunt Insider focuses on helping you learn how to use LinkedIn to make genuine connections and level up your presence on the platform to get you the results you're looking for LONG TERM instead of continuously chasing short wins. About Katie: Today’s guest is Katie Rasure, a LinkedIn specialist who helps professionals turn their LinkedIn profiles into powerful tools for connection, visibility, and opportunity. She works with entrepreneurs, teams, and individuals to upgrade their profiles, improve their networking strategy, and use LinkedIn more intentionally. In this episode, Katie shares practical advice for job seekers on how to stand out on LinkedIn, connect with the right people, and position themselves so recruiters can actually find them. You can connect with Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-rasure-specialist/ Her website: https://krdesignsvaservices.my.canva.site/krdesigns-virtual-assistant-services-linktree About Rick: With a background in writing job postings, reviewing resumes, collaborating with recruiters, conducting interviews, hiring candidates, and managing projects, Rick brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the table. In addition, having gone through the job search process himself, he understands the challenges and nuances involved in finding the right opportunity. You can connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickboyer/ The Book: Be sure to also check out The Job Hunt Insider: Essential Strategies for Resumes, Networking, Interviews, and Salary Negotiation on Amazon, https://shr.pn/jobhunt-book. It brings together more than a decade of firsthand career transition coaching, hiring manager, and recruiting insight to give you a clear, practical roadmap for landing the role you want. -------------------------------- ** Please Support - https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/job-hunt-insider ** If you found this episode valuable, consider leaving a small tip to help cover hosting costs. Every bit of support helps keep the show going. Thank you! The Job Hunt Insider podcast’s main focus is on interviewing talent acquisition professionals and career coaches from diverse industries. Each episode delves into the strategies, tips, and insights that can give job seekers a competitive edge. Whether you're just starting your job hunt or looking to make a career transition, this podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you succeed. Subscribe and Follow: Stay updated with the latest episodes by subscribing to The Job Hunt Insider on your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on social media for more job search tips and insights. Find out more at http://jobhuntinsider.com

You Spent Years Building Credibility — But Does Anyone Outside Your Company Know It? Guest: Shelli K. Spence, Positioning Executives for Their Next Move Industry Focus: Corporate Executives, Directors, Senior Managers Episode Summary: On this episode of The Job Hunt Insider, we’re discussing something most professionals don’t think about until it’s too late: career visibility. My guest is Shelli Spence, a career strategist who helps executives position themselves for their next opportunity before they need it. You will hear lots of great advice and learn about her Optimize, Attract, and Convert Framework. If you’ve spent years building credibility behind closed doors, this conversation will show you how to make sure the right people actually know you exist. About Shelli: After building a successful career in senior leadership roles and serving as an Army Intelligence veteran, Shelli now teaches professionals how to turn their experience into a powerful personal brand that attracts opportunities. You can connect with Shelli on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellikspence Check out Shelli’s website: Shelli’s Socials LinkedIn™ Coaching · Simplified Social Media https://shellionsocial.com/ Sign up for her Executive Brand Newsletter: https://shellionsocial.com/brief About Rick: With a background in writing job postings, reviewing resumes, collaborating with recruiters, conducting interviews, hiring candidates, and managing projects, Rick brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the table. In addition, having gone through the job search process himself, he understands the challenges and nuances involved in finding the right opportunity. He now has more than 13 years of experience as a job transition coach. You can connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickboyer/ Check out The Job Hunt Insider website for more information: https://jobhuntinsider.com/ The Book: Be sure to also check out The Job Hunt Insider: Essential Strategies for Resumes, Networking, Interviews, and Salary Negotiation on Amazon (link on jobhuntinsider.com). It brings together more than a decade of firsthand career transition coaching, hiring manager, and recruiting insight to give you a clear, practical roadmap for landing the role you want. -------------------------------- **Please Support - https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/job-hunt-insider**If you found this episode valuable, consider leaving a small tip to help cover hosting costs. Every bit of support helps keep the show going. Thank you! The Job Hunt Insider podcast’s main focus is on interviewing talent acquisition professionals from diverse industries. Each episode delves into the strategies, tips, and insights that can give job seekers a competitive edge. Whether you're just starting your job hunt or looking to make a career transition, this podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you succeed. Subscribe and Follow: Stay updated with the latest episodes by subscribing to The Job Hunt Insider on your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on social media for more job search tips and insights. Support The Job Hunt Insider by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/job-hunt-insider Find out more at http://jobhuntinsider.com

Cleared Jobs: What It Takes To Get In The Door Guest: Katie Helbling, ClearanceJobs.com Industry: Security Clearance Jobs Episode Summary: In this episode, Rick speaks with Katie Helbling about one of the biggest barriers job seekers face when trying to break into the defense and intelligence industries: security clearances. Katie explains how the clearance process really works, who controls sponsorship, and why individuals can’t apply for a clearance on their own. She breaks down the differences between clearance levels, what “active” status means, and what happens after you’re sponsored — including the SF-86, background investigation, and adjudication process. The conversation also covers common reasons for denial, timelines, reciprocity between agencies, and practical steps job seekers can take now to position themselves for cleared opportunities. About Katie: Katie Helbling is the Content Marketing Manager at ClearanceJobs, where she focuses on helping cleared professionals—particularly those transitioning from military service—understand the national security job market and successfully navigate their next career step. She works closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and cleared candidates across the defense and intelligence community to translate what employers are really looking for into practical, actionable guidance for job seekers. Before joining ClearanceJobs, Katie supported several defense contractors working with the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC), contributing to staffing, human resources, and marketing efforts. You can connect with Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-h737784/ ClearanceJobs is committed to connecting security-cleared professionals and employers in a secure and private career network to fill jobs that safeguard our nation. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/78232/ Watch this video to see what ClearanceJobs is all about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4b4tmpYHGUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4b4tmpYHGU Links Mentioned In The Episode: Standard Form 86 – Questionnaire for National Security: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86/ https://www.clearancejobs.com/ https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs https://news.clearancejobs.com/ https://about.clearancejobs.com/ (click on Resources) https://about.clearancejobs.com/employers/recruiting-resources/2026compensationreport https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/ https://clearedjobs.net/guides/security-clearance-timeline Security Clearance Insecurity Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mhm1UsZWKs7AkGMR926pH Security Clearance Careers Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1oDnWxWoKyRNNsapSWG37w YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ClearanceJobs About Rick: With a background in writing job postings, reviewing resumes, collaborating with recruiters, conducting interviews, hiring candidates, and managing projects, Rick brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the table. In addition, having gone through the job search process himself, he understands the challenges and nuances involved in finding the right opportunity. You can connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickboyer/. Check out the website: https://jobhuntinsider.com/ The Book: Be sure to also check out The Job Hunt Insider: Essential Strategies for Resumes, Networking, Interviews, and Salary Negotiation on Amazon, https://shr.pn/jobhunt-book. It brings together more than a decade of firsthand career transition coaching, hiring manager, and recruiting insight to give you a clear, practical roadmap for landing the role you want. -------------------------------- Please Support - https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/job-hunt-insider If you found this episode valuable, consider leaving a small tip to help cover hosting costs. Every bit of support helps keep the show going. Thank you! The Job Hunt Insider podcast’s main focus is on interviewing talent acquisition professionals from diverse industries. Each episode delves into the strategies, tips, and insights that can give job seekers a competitive edge. Whether you're just starting your job hunt or looking to make a career transition, this podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you succeed. Subscribe and Follow: Stay updated with the latest episodes by subscribing to The Job Hunt Insider on your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on social media for more job search tips and insights. #JobSearchTips #CareerAdvice #CareerTransition #ProfessionalDevelopment #JobSearchStrategy #InterviewTips #HiringManagerInsights #RecruiterAdvice #CareerGrowth #JobHunt #JobHuntingTips #CareerCoaching #Interview #CareerChange #JobHunting #JobHuntAdvice Find out more at http://jobhuntinsider.com

Stop Blending In: Your Unique Talents Can Take You Further Than You Think Guest: Claire McGuire, Talent Acquisition Manager with Financial Growth Partners (FGP) Industry: Financial Services Episode Summary: In this episode of The Job Hunt Insider, Rick speaks with Claire McGuire about breaking into financial services and why confidence, authenticity, and networking can dramatically change a job seeker’s trajectory. Drawing from her experience working inside banking and now recruiting for the industry, Claire shares what financial services careers look like, who tends to thrive, and how career changers can successfully pivot — even without a finance background. She also discusses transferable skills, common candidate mistakes, the role of preparation, and the realities of the first year in the field. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the power of referrals and relationship-building, offering practical insight into how job seekers can stand out and explore opportunities in a career path that rewards individuality and initiative. About Claire: Claire McGuire is the Talent Acquisition Manager at Financial Growth Partners. She brings a unique blend of both recruiting expertise and real-world banking experience, having built her career in credit and commercial banking roles before moving into talent acquisition. Now, she helps talented professionals break into and grow within the financial services industry. A proud Central Pennsylvania native and Christopher Newport University alumni, “Go Captains!,” Claire is passionate about opening doors and building strong teams. And when she’s off the clock, you’ll find her with her family and her dog, Thunder—named after the AC/DC song, “Thunderstruck.” You can connect with Claire on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-mcguire-pa/ Financial Growth Partners (FGP) helps shape a career that’s truly yours, powered by the freedom to lead, the support to excel, and the chance to change lives every single day. https://www.yourfgp.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourfgp/ The Book: Be sure to also check out The Job Hunt Insider: Essential Strategies for Resumes, Networking, Interviews, and Salary Negotiation on Amazon, https://shr.pn/jobhunt-book. It brings together more than a decade of firsthand career transition coaching, hiring manager, and recruiting insight to give you a clear, practical roadmap for landing the role you want. About Rick: With a background in writing job postings, reviewing resumes, collaborating with recruiters, conducting interviews, hiring candidates, and managing projects, Rick brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the table. In addition, having gone through the job search process himself, he understands the challenges and nuances involved in finding the right opportunity. You can connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickboyer/. Check out the website: https://jobhuntinsider.com/ -------------------------------- Listen on major podcasting platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Pocket Casts, and more! -------------------------------- ** Please Support - https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/job-hunt-insider ** If you found this episode valuable, consider leaving a small tip to help cover hosting costs. Every bit of support helps keep the show going. Thank you! The Job Hunt Insider podcast’s main focus is on interviewing talent acquisition professionals from diverse industries. Each episode delves into the strategies, tips, and insights that can give job seekers a competitive edge. Whether you're just starting your job hunt or looking to make a career transition, this podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you succeed. Subscribe and Follow: Stay updated with the latest episodes by subscribing to The Job Hunt Insider on your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on social media for more job search tips and insights. #JobSearchTips #CareerAdvice #CareerTransition #ProfessionalDevelopment #JobSearchStrategy #InterviewTips #HiringManagerInsights #RecruiterAdvice #CareerGrowth #JobHunt #CareerCoaching #Interview #CareerChange #JobHunting #JobHuntAdvice Find out more at http://jobhuntinsider.com