Feeling the pressure in your job search? You're not alone. In our latest deep dive, we confront the all-too-common issue of desperation in the job hunt. Here's what we're unpacking: 🔄 The 'Desperation Cycle': How it starts and why it's hard to break 🚫 The risks of the 'spray and pray' approach in job applications 🔍 Identifying and avoiding toxic work environments 💡 The power of mindset in overcoming job search desperation 🎯 Strategies for aligning job choices with your true values and goals   Join us for Nail Your L&D Niche LIVE: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/nail-your-l-d-niche-live-dec-23

Ever felt like you're on a never-ending treadmill of job applications, getting nowhere?   In today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, we're diving into the "Vicious Application Cycle" and how to break free for a more fulfilling career path. Join us as we explore: 🔄 The trap of the vicious application cycle and why applying to every job isn't the answer 💡 How understanding your true motivators can change your job search strategy 🌱 The importance of aligning your applications with your career needs and goals ❤️ The parallels between dating and job searching: Finding the right 'match' in your professional journey After listening, reflect on this: How will redefining your 'why' transform your approach to job seeking? Share your thoughts below! ⬇️   Ready to hop off the never-ending treadmill? Join us for Nail Your L&D Niche LIVE kicking off next WEDNESDAY!  https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/nail-your-l-d-niche-live-dec-23   P.S. Nail Your L&D Niche LIVE is INCLUDED inside of The L&D Career Club, and you can still get ONE YEAR of membership for the 6-month price! 🎉 https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

In our latest episode, I sit down with the incredible Matthew Daniel, a luminary in talent strategy and career development at Guild, to unpack his rich journey within L&D. Here's what you'll gain from tuning in: 1️⃣ Career Trajectory Insights: Discover Matthew's evolution from retail assistant to a champion of career mobility, and get inspired by the strategic pivots that can lead to personal growth and professional achievement. 2️⃣ Navigating Career Mobility: Learn about the multifaceted nature of career mobility and how it extends beyond individual effort into systemic change within organizations. A must-listen for anyone facing or facilitating career transitions! 3️⃣ Building Durable Skills: Matthew sheds light on the importance of cultivating skills that withstand the test of time, offering a guide to balancing the development of both perishable and durable competencies in a fast-evolving landscape. 4️⃣ Strategy Alignment for L&D Professionals: Gain insights on aligning employee skills development with business needs, ensuring that learning outcomes translate into career advancement and organizational growth. Matthew's wisdom is a treasure trove for any L&D professional looking to scale new heights 🌟. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from his experiences and get energized by our passionate conversation about making a meaningful impact in the world of learning and development.   Connect w/ Matthew: https://linkedin.com/in/matthewjdaniel

In this solo episode of the L&D Career Club Podcast, I'm getting personal about the career change conundrum. We're all about upgrading our skills and pivoting our paths, but what about our mindset? Join me as I unpack my playful yet practical four-part process to reprogramming the way we think about career transitions in the L&D world. What's in store for you? Let's break it down: Recommit: Before we chase those shiny goals, let's set our intentions. I'll talk about how to align your inner compass with your career aspirations. Reprioritize: We'll chat about how to juggle the art of habit-building with the joy of hobbies. Get ready to craft a life where your job doesn't overshadow your joy! Rewire: Time to switch up the self-talk soundtrack! I'm sharing my favorite self-coaching techniques to help you dance away from those negative noodlings and towards a mindset that serves you. Reconnect: Because at the end of the day, it's all about self-love, folks! I'll share my secrets on falling in love with your professional journey, all over again. It's time to get intentional, sustainable, positive, and connected. Let's get our minds in gear for the great L&D leap forward! 🚀🧠💖 Ready to reset in a group setting? Join the L&D Career Club: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc Connect with Accountability Coach, Molly Shapiro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-shapiro/

Dive into this week's L&D Career Club Podcast episode as we sit down with the incredible Dr. Keith Keating! From dropping out of high school to ascending the ranks as a Chief Learning Officer, Keith's story is nothing short of inspirational. Together with our host Sarah, they dive into the world of learning and development, exchanging personal tales, and offering golden nuggets of wisdom. 🌟 Top 3 Takeaways: Education Evolution: Discover Keith's transformative journey from high school dropout to becoming a C.L.O., emphasizing the power of practical skills and the significance of continuous learning.From Order Takers to Learning Leaders: It's not just about obtaining a degree. Dive deep into the shift from being mere order takers to embracing ownership of our learning trajectories.The Trusted Learning Advisor: Learn what it takes to be recognized and respected in the L&D space. Building credibility, honing essential skills, and understanding your stakeholders are the keys to success!Plus, get an exclusive peek into Keith's book and the idea of becoming that trusted advisor in the ever-evolving field of L&D. Tune in now and get ready to be inspired! 🎙️✨   Buy "The Trusted Learning Advisor" here: https://amzn.to/3tV9i8c Listen to the Good Learning Podcast here: https://goodlearning.podbean.com/ Register for our FREE Ask a CLO Live Event on November 2nd: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIof-mqrj4sE9Ue1XIiLKim0QXYYPaDVAfZ Register for the last live program, Nail Your L&D Niche here: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/nail-your-l-d-niche-live-dec-23 Join the L&D Career Club here: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

Do you have a specific idea about what "type" of boss you want next? Are you finding yourself thinking about the last great boss you had and wanting your next boss to fill those shoes? If so...I invite you to rethink what you know about the best boss for you on today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast! Today we're talking about one of my favorite topics -- boss shopping! I'm covering: The 4 "types" of bosses (and yes, I'm using boss not leader because this episode isn't about leadership styles) Questions to ask in an interview with a hiring manager to identify if this person is the best boss for you Why putting a previous a boss you had on a pedestal can cloud your judgement when shopping for your next boss How to start rethinking what you've known about what makes for a good (or bad) boss After listening to today's episode, I'd love to know if your idea of what your next boss should be like has changed at all!  Ready to find, land, and love your dream L&D role? Join The L&D Career Club Here: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/products/communities/the-l-and-d-career-club

Honestly...I'm sick and tired of reading posts on here that say "The only way to land a new job is to____." Repeat after me...there is no one "RIGHT" way to land your next role, and if your strategy is nothing more than a Frankenstein approach of piecemeal advice from dozens of other people, today's L&D Career Club Podcast episode is for you! Today I dive into: 4️⃣ The 4 areas to look at when assessing your own L&D career transition strategy 🤔 Why it's important to consider where you're getting your career transition advice from and how to make sure it will be applicable to you ⚡️ How much energy and emphasis you want to put into each area (spoiler alert: it depends on you as a human) 🤗 Tips to make sure you're bringing your whole self into the process of career transitioning In this episode I share some personally exciting news (hint: 📚) and also talk more about my new podcast and Fractional CLO Agency, Good Learning, which will be launching so so so soon! 🎉

Get ready to set fire 🔥 to all your blank notebooks you plan to take with you to your next new job because I've got Jessica Rivera on The L&D Career Club Podcast today, and she's schooling us on how we can set OURSELVES up for success in our brand new roles. 💥   In today's episode (which is a longy, but a goodie) we tear apart outdated ways of looking at onboarding and step into a modern onboarding paradigm that *actually* helps us onboard faster and with more intention. We cover all the onboarding topics such as: 📚 How Jessica defines onboarding, and why everyone at your org needs to be on the same page with how you all define it 📚 Where most L&D teams go wrong when it comes to creating onboarding programs and who's ultimately responsible for onboarding success 📚 Why you don't need the world's largest budget to create impactful onboarding experiences 📚 How you can take ownership of your own onboarding experience to accelerate your own professional growth ...and so much more! Like I said, this is a MEATY episode, but one you'll want to take some serious notes for! Jessica and I are also giving away ONE free copy of her New Job Notebook, so make sure to listen to today's episode for how to enter for a chance to win a copy!   Enter the giveaway here: https://green-fashion-604.myflodesk.com/d1c020e0-a51f-43f8-96cd-7cfc843678c4 Follow Jessica Rivera: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjbrivera/ The New Job Notebook Website: https://www.newjobnotebook.com/ Join The L&D Career Club: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

Have you ever hopped on a networking call and completely froze when asked "so, tell me about yourself?" Do you blank in a group setting when everyone's going around and introducing themselves quickly and you don't know what to say to stand out? Does your elevator pitch end with something along the lines of "sooooo yeah...that's me?" If ANY (or all) of those rang true for you, today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast is just what you need to kiss those elevator pitch fears goodbye! 👋 In this 35-minute episode, you'll walk away with: ✨ A 4-part strategy to create an "elevator pitch" that you can perfect for any type of networking call or event ⏰ Strategies to make your pitch fit into whatever time you may have depending on the type of networking you do 🎯 Tips for making sure that your elevator pitch is helping you achieve your networking goals  🤝 Tools to shift your elevator pitch content depending on how much you'd like to include/what's relevant   We'll be covering the topic of Crafting Your Elevator Pitch, as well as: 🔎 Finding Your L&D Niche 🎯 Setting Your L&D Networking Goals 🤝 Building a Diversified L&D Networking Ecosystem inside of the Build Your L&D Network 4-week LIVE group coaching program kicking off TOMORROW! ⬇️ If you're ready to create a potent L&D network that you can leverage, learn from, and lean on, and want aligned, non-invasive strategies to do so, join us here: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/copy-of-build-your-l-d-network-live This live program is included inside of The L&D Career Club, so join the club here: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc We're gearing up to launch TWO new newsletters: 1. Your L&D Career TL/DR - One hot, quick L&D career tip delivered to your inbox weekly, plus additional resources if you have time to dive deeper. Sign up for that newsletter here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64f62a82db7b1adad52ffddb 2. L&D 60 Second Strategy Sesh - One practical L&D strategy that you can read and then go implement in 60 seconds or less to get back to creating real, good learning. Sign up for that newsletter here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64f629db8ae79e9ed264be31

If you've been treating your L&D network like Supermarket Sweep -- aka just adding connections left and right trying to play the quantity game, I invite you to put down the giant cheese wheel and start setting some networking goals to build an L&D network that *actually* works for you!  In today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, I share: 🧠 The mindset shift you need to start making if you actually want a fruitful network 🎯 The 3 different types of goals you need to set BEFORE adding any more connections, joining any more communities, or going to any more events ↔️ Why networking is a 2-way street and how to stop being a selfish networker 👗 When it's time to clean out your networking closet so you can actually leverage the network you need   This episode is also a sneak peek into one of the topics we'll be covering inside of The Build Your L&D Network 4-week LIVE program kicking off next week! It is never too late to focus on building an intentional network, and no matter where you are in your L&D career, this program will give you the exact process to build a potent network! 🎯  https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/copy-of-build-your-l-d-network-live   This program is also included for FREE for members of The L&D Career Club! If you're ready to go all in on your L&D career, join us here: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

Raise your hand if your job search strategy is feeling more chaotic than aligned these days. 🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️ In today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, I walk you through the 4 parts of creating a job search strategy that FEELS just as good as it WORKS!  Get ready for an episode full of activities where I walk you through: 🧠 The type of mindset you need to embody to create a strategy that *actually* works 🕯 Why you need to evaluate the physical space you are job searching in, as well as the digital environment you've created for yourself 🗂 How to make sure all of your materials are easily accessible and organized (and a fun tip on how to label your job search folders) ✅ The difference between routines and rituals, and why you need to incorporate both in your L&D job search strategy We're also kicking off the L&D Resume Reprogram LIVE program TODAY, and will be building your dreamy one-and-done resume TOGETHER over the next 2 weeks -- and it's not too late to join us: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/l-d-resume-reprogram-live   This program will give you the tools to: ✨ Find your L&D niche and know which roles are the right ones for you ✨ Craft a one-and-done resume around your niche that never needs to be updated ✨ Build a cover letter template that will take you 30 seconds or less for each job you apply to ...and I'm also throwing in a wholeeeee module on IF you need a portfolio and how to build one if so!

Is your L&D resume due for a little makeover? If it's not helping you land the interviews you want, it may be time for a resume glow up, and in this episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, I'm sharing a few tips you can use TODAY to give your resume a mini-audit.  In this episode I'm peeling back the curtain and sharing: 🧠 The mindset shift you have to make when approaching designing (or redesigning) your resume 💋 Why you should think twice before prioritizing the look of your resume over it's function 📝 The reason behind why I never advise having a skills section on your resume (🫣) 🚀 How you can start to rethink the type of impact you showcase on your resume 📚 Why you need to make sure your resume is telling the story you WANT it to   I'm also sooooo pumped to be offering the L&D Resume Reprogram 2-Week LIVE program, kicking off next Tuesday the 15th! You'll leave with a completely redesigned one-and-done resume that we'll walk through step by step TOGETHER! You'll also get your resume personally reviewed by our in-house Resume Coach and L&D Hiring Manager, Emma! 🎉 Join us here: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/l-d-resume-reprogram-live

WOW! What an epic week full of L&D career building, knowledge sharing, and community. Today, I'm sharing my top 5 personal takeaways from L&D Career Summer Camp and how I'll be implementing them in the coming weeks!   Join the L&D Career Club: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

If you've ever wondered how to find (or become) a mentor in the L&D field, look no further than the mentor of all mentors, Chris Skees! Chris is a Learning Product Manager at Cisco Meraki, and also just so happens to be our in-house mentor for The L&D Career Club. 🎉 Having taken a more non-traditional path to (and through) L&D, Chris knows first-hand the power of being mentored, and becoming a mentor. In today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, Chris and I chat about: 👀 How to seek out a mentor in the L&D space, and what traits to look for in one ↗️ The role having mentors played in Chris's career growth ✨ Why people should consider becoming a mentor, even if they aren't "ready" 🤗 What responsibilities mentees have when it comes to mentorship, and how to be a good mentee 🚀 How organizations can use structured mentorship programs to increase learning effectiveness ...and so 👏 much 👏 more!   Chris is also going to give us a sneak peek inside his L&D Career Club 'Mentorship Mondays' session during L&D Career Summer Camp! Come prepared to ask Chris any L&D related questions that he can mentor you on! Not enrolled in L&D Career Summer Camp? What are you waiting for?! You can use code CHRIS15 for 15% off your ticket into Camp! https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/l-d-career-summer-camp-23

Oooooh, someone help me off this soap box because today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast is 🌶🌶🌶. After seeing dozens of posts this past week from job seekers and advice givers, it made me realize that SO many people are still operating like it's the job market of 2021 by: ❌ Choosing 1 or 2 roles and just sticking with it ❌ Tailoring their resume for every single job they apply for ❌ Applying to EVERY role that has the job title they have "chosen" ❌ Applying just for the sake of applying, even if they don't want the role ❌ Making their job search a full time escapade    Well, welcome to 2023, the year of alignment! In today's episode I chat about why the above is HARMFUL for your search, and how you can get HOURS upon HOURS back by creating a more streamlined, aligned approach that *actually* helps you stand out and get hired. I don't normally get this worked up but ya girl is TIRED of OLD SCHOOL advice. ✌️ What other "old school" advice have you been given? 👇   Join L&D Career Summer Camp: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/l-d-career-summer-camp-23 Join The L&D Career Club: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

Screener calls? Hiring Manager interview? Panels? Presentations? Meeting with the VP? ... Interviewing for that next L&D role can be INTENSE!  But don't worry, I've got a strategy to help you cut your prep time by 90% and I'm sharing part of it in today's L&D Career Club Podcast episode! I'm taking you on an interview adventure and walking you through: 🖐 The 5 different types of L&D interviews you'll likely go on 🎯 What the goals of each interview type are and how you should approach them 🙋🏾‍♂️ What types of questions you should be thinking about asking on each interview 🙊 What questions you should NEVER leave a first interview without asking And if you're ready to say ✌️ out to outdated ways of preparing and showing up for interviews, Ace The L&D Interview LIVE is kicking off for the first time EVER next week! In this two-week program you'll walk away with a personalized interview strategy that will save you TIME and lead to you to crossing the finish line and FINALLY landing your dream L&D job 🏁 Week 1: [PREP] All About The Prep: This module will cover everything you need to know to prepare efficiently and effectively for ALL of your interviews. I teach a one-and-done approach that will save you HOURS upon HOURS of overall prep time. Week 2: [PRE] Pre-Interview Planning: This module will cover what you need to specifically prepare for BEFORE each individual interview to stand out and shine Week 3: [POST] Post-Interview Highlights: This module will cover best practices for how to rise to the top AFTER your interview is complete. This program also includes DAILY live coaching from me, group support AND 2 LIVE sessions to practice your interview skills in REAL TIME!  Join us here 👉 https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/ace-the-l-d-interview-live

Do you spend hours (or even DAYS) preparing for each of your L&D interviews, only for your interviews to come to a screeching halt when you get asked a question you didn't prepare for? Do you feel like your elevator pitch shares more about what you've done as a team, rather than your own personal accomplishments? Do you get "imposter moments" in the middle of an interview and don't know how to get yourself back into confidence-mode? Do you feel like you're asking "the right" questions but not getting any more clarity on the role, organization, or expectations? If you answered "YES" to any of those...today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast is designed for YOU! We dive into how to show up as your most authentic self and NAIL the interview as well as: ✨ How to prepare effectively and efficiently ✨ What your elevator pitch should (and shouldn't) focus on ✨ What questions you should never leave an interview without asking ✨ How to prepare for an interview project ✨ Why confidence is your biggest competitive advantage   And if you're ready to say ✌️ out to outdated ways of preparing and showing up for interviews, Ace The L&D Interview LIVE is kicking off for the first time EVER next week! In this two-week program you'll walk away with a personalized interview strategy that will save you TIME and lead to you to crossing the finish line and FINALLY landing your dream L&D job 🏁 PRESALE price is $333 until 6/30, and if you listen to today's pod, you know you'll also get an EXTRA bonus when you register by 6/30. Get the chance to prep, practice and get feedback in REAL time from an L&D hiring manager! https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/ace-the-l-d-interview-live

Raise your hand if you've only ever thought about making a new L&D career move once you've hit the point of TOTAL unhappiness? 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏾‍♂️ In today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, I share a story of what one person shared with me after *not* attending one of my sessions at a conference I spoke at in February, because she thought that she had to be unhappy in her current role to attend my session on crafting your L&D career blueprint!  In this episode I dive into: 💭 6 questions to ask yourself when you are HAPPY in your career to get you thinking about your next step 🦺 How to tell the difference between 'playing it safe' and actually being happy ✅ How often you should be checking in with yourself when you're feeling good in your current role 😵 The mistakes most people make when they start a new job that impact their career long-term (hint, it's about letting go of ALL the work you did while career transitioning) How often have you made a career change from a place of happiness? Or have you typically waited until things have turned for the worse to make a move? No matter where you are in your L&D career - when you're ready to start thinking about what the next, aligned step for you looks like, I invite you to join us inside The L&D Career Club! Get the step by step strategy to find, land, and love your L&D role -- on your timeline!  https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the idea of creating your personal brand on LinkedIn, today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast will give you THREE tips you can apply RIGHT NOW to boost your brand! In today's episode you get actionable tips regarding: ✨ Your LinkedIn headline and how to optimize it ✨ What words you should remove from your profile like, right now ✨ What type of content to create to really get some traction towards your career goals ✨ How to use your LinkedIn profile like a 'landing' page And if you're ready to really take your L&D personal brand to the next level, we'll be deep diving into how to create a personal brand on LinkedIn that drives momentum to your L&D career inside of the 3-week series UPLEVEL YOUR L&D PERSONAL BRAND and we START TODAY!!! You’ll walk away with… 🚀The ability to clearly articulate your L&D niche 🚀Your core, niche-aligned brand pillars 🚀A fully optimized LinkedIn profile that acts as your ‘landing page’ 🚀A framework and calendar of content ideas for creating your own unique form of thought leadership It's not too late to join us, our live kick off call is tonight! https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/uplevel-your-l-d-personal-brand

If you are a jobseeker AND heading to the Association for Talent Development Conference next week, this week's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast will take the overwhelm out of how to prepare and get the most out of the conference! 💕 In today's episode I cover: 🖐 My top 5 tips for how to leverage the ATD Conference as a jobseeker 💡 How to choose the right sessions for you, not just what you think you're "supposed" to attend 💼 Why you should stop by the Career Center (spoiler alert: to come see me and some of my amazing L&D friends) 🧠 How to best retain the information you learn at the conference 🌱 How to use the conference as a jumping off point to your own self development ...and so much more! I'll be there and speaking at the conference on three different topics: MONDAY 5/22: 12:00 PM– 01:00 PM Building a Strong L&D Network to Grow Your Career MONDAY 5/22: 04:00 PM– 05:00 PM Resume Reprogram Roundtable WEDNESDAY 5/24: 01:00 PM– 02:00 PM What’s Next? Creating Your L&D Career Path Blueprint Are you heading to ATD?! Let me know so I can see you!!!! ✨ P.S. Thanks to an L&D Career Club Member for asking this question and inspiring me to turn it into a podcast episode! If you're ready to land your dream L&D role, the doors to the L&D Career Club are open:    https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/products/communities/the-l-and-d-career-club   ATD Articles: https://www.td.org/atd-blog/what-is-an-l-d-niche-and-how-do-i-find-one?cm_mmc=marketing-_-email-_-undefined-_-JobBank-Email-Marketing-Jobbank-Jobseekers-Findyourniche-20230419-26892&utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JobBank-Email-Marketing-Jobbank-Jobseekers-Findyourniche-20230419-26892&lid=xlgp1332ozub   https://www.td.org/atd-blog/how-to-boost-your-td-career-with-the-atd23-career-center