Proper preparation for a job interview can make a candidate stand out from the crowd. Recent college graduates don’t have a lot of experience interviewing, but that can be overcome! Join host Cady Chesney and guest Lynne Eisaguirre, President of Workplaces That Work, as they dive into how can successfully prepare by knowing how to answer some challenging questions.

Employed individuals nearing retirement often look forward to not having a long commute, stressful deadlines, and office politics to deal with. However, many new retirees find themselves faced with roadblocks preventing them from being successful in their encore careers. Hallie Crawford joins the show to share 5 common roadblocks that may be preventing you from being successful in your encore career.

Interior designers are creative, imaginative, artistic individuals who combine an aesthetic vision with practical skills to create functional living spaces. Working in both commercial and residential areas, interior designers must have knowledge of the materials and products used to furnish a space, along with knowledge of how texture, color, lighting and other factors play into a well-designed space. Alvin Heitmann, Design...

From nurse’s aide to Mayo Clinic’s first female Chief Administrative Officer in 150 years, Shirly Weis started her career as a nurses’ aid, and finished her career as Mayo Clinic’s first female Chief Administrative Officer in 150 years. Along the way, Shirley noticed a few things that tripped people up in their careers. Author of “Playing to Win in Business,” Shirley joins the show to share some insight into workplace etiqu...

What success looks like to person A and person B could be very different, but one must consider if their ideals surrounding success are outdated, and the impact those outdated ideals can have on a career. Katherine Burik, Speaker, Author, and Career Coach with Interview Doctor, joins the show to share how your outdated definition is holding you back, and what you can do to change it.

Before you decide to make a career change, or before someone else decides for you, you should be risk proofing your career. It’s important to consider that at some point in your career – you’re going to be a piece of paper competing against other pieces of paper. Risk proofing your career can make your piece of paper look the best in a stack. Dustin McKissen, Director of Operations at Metacred, joins the show to share sever...

Have you ever seen a cookie decorated in such a way that it looks like artwork? Amber Spiegel, owner of SweetAmbs cookie studio, teaches individuals how to create works of art out of cookies – they look so beautiful, you feel guilty eating them! Amber Spiegel joins the show to share her passion for cookie decorating and teaching. Tune in to find out more!

Networking can be a critical piece to helping you build your brand. Usually people only think of networking as a tool for their job search but, that’s not the only time networking can be useful. It can be a critical piece to helping you build your brand in your current industry, or in a new one that you want to transition to. Join host Cady Chesney and guest Hallie Crawford, founder of “Create Your Career Path” and certifie...

When Adda Birnir’s editorial job was cut she noticed that one department was left standing: the tech team. She then decided to learn the skills that made those jobs secure, and in her quest to do so, she founded Skillcrush to help others learn the same skills. Join host Cady Chesney as she and Adda Birnir discuss why tech jobs are secure, where you can learn relevant skills, and what it takes to break into the competitive f...

Finding a job on your own can be a daunting task. There may be hundreds of jobs you could be qualified for…but the company might not be the right fit. There are many benefits of using a recruiter, and Peggy Koch, Senior Staffing Manager at Key Resource Group, has over 20 years of experience as a recruiter and she’s joining the show to share the many benefits of partnering with a recruiter for your job search.