finding career zen
Stories and interviews highlighting the unique challenges, failures, and successes encountered on the path to achieving career zen.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 55
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
Strategically Planning Your Career: Insights from Dynamo Careers' Sonja Price
Have you ever wondered how to strategically plan your career to meet the demands of the ever-changing job market? Pete Newsome Invites expert guest, Sonja Price from Dynamo Careers, to unveil her top…
How to Get Your First Job with No Experience
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of landing your first job with no experience to back you up?
Our host Pete Newsome is your guide in navigating this intimidating journey. Join us as we expl…
Career Growth Tips You Need to Know to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Have you ever wondered why some colleagues climb the ladder faster than others? What are they doing differently? Join Pete and Ricky on today's episode of the finding career zen podcast as they share…
Cover Letters: Are They Worth It?
On today’s episode of the Finding Career Zen podcast, Pete is joined by HR professional Ricky Baez to talk all about cover letters. Are they antiquated and unnecessary, or should job candidates take …
Should I Use a Staffing Agency to Find a Job?
Should you use a staffing agency when looking for a job? The short answer: absolutely. But if you aren’t convinced quite yet, check out today’s episode of the Finding Career Zen podcast where Pete an…
How to Decide Between Two Jobs
On this episode of the Finding Career Zen podcast, Pete and Ricky run through the most important factors to consider when deciding between job offers. As a candidate, you need to think above and beyo…
Building Success From the Ground Up With PODS & Red Rover Founder Pete Warhurst
On today’s episode of Finding Career Zen, special guest Pete Warhurst joins the podcast to share his story. Pete’s career journey is both unique and inspiring, from working at a gas station, to becom…
Make a Winning Impression on Your First Day of Work
You’ll never get a second chance to make a first impression, so get ready to take some notes! Pete and Ricky are here to share everything you need to know about making your first day of work great on…
How to Professionally Quit Your Job
On today's episode of the Finding Career Zen podcast, Pete and Ricky are here to discuss everything you need to know about quitting your job. Is it necessary to give two weeks' notice? Does anyone re…
Margaret McAfee: Social Media Influencer on the World of Design & Content Creation
On this episode of the Finding Career Zen podcast, special guest Margaret McAfee is here to share her journey to becoming an influencer.
After college, Margaret spent a year in the retail industry b…
Benjamin Ritter: Career Coach On Clarity & Career Satisfaction
On today’s episode of the Finding Career Zen podcast, Pete is joined by special guest, Dr. Benjamin Ritter. Dr. Ritter is a leadership, executive, and career coach for Live for Yourself Consulting, a…
Handling Layoffs On Social Media
Layoffs are still happening as January draws to a close, and they are happening frequently. If you’re a LinkedIn user, your feed is likely filled with those announcing their sudden and unwelcome avai…
Turning Disappointment Into Opportunity When You Don’t Get The Job
It's easy to know what to do when you land a job, but what about when you don't?
Pete is joined once again by HR consultant, Ricky Baez, on today’s episode of the Finding Career Zen podcast to discuss…
Job Market Trends and Wishes for 2023
What are your wishes for the New Year?
Join Pete and Ricky on this episode of the finding career zen podcast as they discuss their hopes for the job market this year and beyond. This wishlist include…
What to Do if You’ve Been Laid Off: Plan of Action & Next Steps
Layoffs are happening every day and the unknown seems to be on everyone’s mind. On today’s episode of Finding Career Zen, Pete sits down with HR professional, Ricky Baez, to answer some questions fro…
Steve Glomski: CEO & Founder of Shyft6 and Abra on Creating a Space for Healthcare IT Professionals
On today’s episode of the Finding Career Zen podcast, special guest Steve Glomski is here to share his entrepreneurial journey thus far, as he launches a new platform inspired by his experience as a …
Debunking Career Advice Given on Social Media
On this episode of the Finding Career Zen podcast, Pete Newsome invites HR consultant Ricky Baez back on the show to discuss questionable career advice circulating around social media. In today’s wor…
Rob Paone: Proof of Talent CEO Discusses Careers in the Cryptocurrency Industry
In this episode of the Finding Career Zen podcast, special guest Rob Paone joins Pete Newsome to share his journey into the staffing side of cryptocurrency.
Rob discovered cryptocurrency in December 2…
Caroline Gerhart: WTVY Multimedia Journalist on Pursuing Your Passions
In this episode of the finding career zen podcast, recent college grad Caroline Gerhart joins Pete Newsome to share her career journey thus far. Caroline graduated from Troy University this year in J…
Q&A: How to Get a Recruiter to Notice You & What to Do When Ghosted From a Job
You asked, they answered. In this episode of Finding Career Zen, Pete Newsome is joined once again by HR professional, Ricky Baez to answer some questions from our listeners.
Both questions asked th…