Chan with a Plan

The Career Triple Jump: How to successfully change job functions, industries and countries all at the same time

EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Chan With A Plan, Max speaks with Megan Camacho, a qualified career and life coach with 15 years of professional experience in a variety of companies and industries including media, law, investment banking and higher education. She has worked with multiple MSc and MBA students in successfully making the career triple jump, which is changing job function, country, and industry, all within a compressed timeframe. So if you are looking to make a pivot whether it's a new job, moving to a new country or changing industries, this episode is for you. 
 
QUOTES
“I think that's one positive thing that's come out of the pandemic is remote working has become so much more available, which is great because it gives people more flexibility to live their life and do other things besides just the nine to five.” – Megan Camacho
“Forbes did an article I think it was earlier this year that said that if companies are not willing to adapt and move to this more flexible way of working, they really won't survive.” – Megan Camacho
“I think what scares most people about networking is they feel like they're the one that has to do all the talking. And they have to sell themselves to people, when what you want to do with networking is actually find out more about that person.” – Megan Camacho
 
TIMESTAMPS
[02:39] The world of digital nomads
[07:44] Future of workplace flexibility
[10:35] Getting back in the workforce after a career break
[13:09] Restarting your job search
[18:50] Dealing with rejection
[21:17] Working at Imperial
[26:16] Common mistakes professionals make getting ready for their job search
[28:45] Networking during your MBA program
[34:39] Your resume doesn’t have to match 100% of the job description
[34:25] Adapting and prospering in the face of uncertainty
[35:32] Adapting to a new country’s work environment 
[39:02] Megan’s biggest challenge and how she overcame it
 
RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS
Megan Camacho Social Media:LinkedIn
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How to spot company red flags during your next job search so you don’t go to another toxic work environment

EPISODE SUMMARY
Max discusses what cautionary steps you need to take in order to ensure you don't go from one toxic work environment to another. Based on this past week's episode with Tammy Alvarez on how to beat the "Sunday Scaries" and learn to love Mondays again. 
 
TIMESTAMPS
[00:23] Importance of getting a job that is a good overall fit for you
[01:34] How do you know if the company you’re interviewing at is the right fit?
[02:30] Finding middle ground between the positive and negative reviews of a business
[02:47] Summary
 
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How to beat the Sunday Scaries and learn to love Mondays again

EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max speaks with Tammy Alvarez, CEO and Founder of Career Winners Circle, a comprehensive collection of coaching and training programs designed to strengthen leaders to grow their careers quickly and sustainably. In this conversation, Tammy provides insights and strategies on how you can stop the "Sunday Scaries” and learn to love Mondays again.
 
QUOTES
“You're exactly right Max, every single one of them comes in with that fear, right? I'm going to have to take a step back to be happy. And I don't believe that for a minute. We have this idea that when we do something new or different, suddenly, all our experiences from the past doesn't count.” – Tammy Alvarez
“But it always starts with clarity, where are you right now, and where do you want to get to, and then we create a roadmap to take you from point A to point B. That's the clarity part.” – Tammy Alvarez
“Everything related to networking should be done from today on. Because that will open doors for you.” – Tammy Alvarez
 
TIMESTAMPS
[03:13] From staffing industry to Wall Street to coaching
[06:17] Why go back to school?
[09:01] Balancing your job and creating a plan to get the job you want.
[13:24] Mistakes to avoid when searching for a job in a different field
[17:56] Discovering coaching was the next move
[21:40] Balancing work and home life
[24:18] Pulling back after burning out fears
[27:26] Job hopping today
[30:16] Fear of staying in your job versus fear of the economic condition in the world
[34:25] Adapting and prospering in the face of uncertainty
[39:35] Making the move to living the life you want
[41:26] Tammy’s biggest challenge and how she overcame it
 
RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS
Tammy Alvarez Social Media:LinkedIn
Website
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The best way to format your resume to get you more job interviews

EPISODE SUMMARY
Every job search starts with the fundamentals of having a good solid resume, so in this episode of Chancap, Max discusses the 5 essential sections that every resume needs to get you more job interviews. Based on this past week's episode with Juliana Rabbi on how to get a job where you can work from home. 
 
TIMESTAMPS
[00:50] Why to use one column on your resume
[01:37] Contact information section of your resume
[02:28] Your resume’s executive summary
[02:47] Work experience section of your resume
[03:14] Your resume’s education section
[03:29] Skill section of your resume
[04:20] What to do if you don’t have a lot of work experience 
[05:05] Summary
 
RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS
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How to get a job where you can work from home

EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Chan With A Plan, Max speaks with Juliana Rabbi, a Career Coach where she provides insights and strategies on how to get a remote (work from home) job. Whether you want to get a remote job, or hybrid job, every job search starts with the fundamentals of a targeted job search strategy and Juliana dives into different ways to prep for your job search to get the job you want.
 
QUOTES
“People in my team, they were not working remotely. So it was kind of a weird situation at the beginning. So I had to get used to that. But I have to say that after just a few months, I really started enjoying it. And I saw so many advantages.” – Juliana Rabbi
“But it always starts with clarity, where are you, where you want to get, and then we create a roadmap to take you from point A to point B. That's the clarity part.” – Juliana Rabbi
“Everything related to networking should be done from today on and you need to keep going. Because that will open doors for you.” – Juliana Rabbi
 
TIMESTAMPS
[02:48] Who is Juliana Rabbi?
[07:08] Balancing your work from home lifestyle
[10:19] Taking time away from work
[12:33] Cons of working from home
[16:54] Strategies of getting remote work
[28:28] Applying for a remote job
[37:33] Networking to increase your chances at landing a remote job
[47:22] Stand out in your new remote job
[52:36] Challenges Juliana overcame
 
RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS
Juliana Rabbi Social Media:LinkedIn
Website
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Why it’s essential to write a cover letter if you want to make a successful career transition

EPISODE SUMMARY
Max discusses the importance of writing a cover letter if you're looking to make a career transition. Based on this past week's episode with Chengeer Lee on how to jump start your job search this fall and get your dream job. 
TIMESTAMPS
[00:35] Recruiter vs Talent Acquisition Professional
[01:19] Cover letter debate
[02:18] Horizontal vs Vertical job change
[03:13] Two scenarios for cover letters needing written
[04:28] Explaining your story
[05:30] Summary
 
RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS
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How to jump start your job search this fall and get your dream job

EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Chan With A Plan, Max speaks with Chengeer Lee, a Talent Acquisition Professional where he shares his insights and strategies to help listeners who are currently in the job market, improve their job search results to get their dream job. 
 
QUOTES
“I was getting paid, especially at higher levels, like my compensation was bad. But this culture made me absolutely miserable and no amount of money will be able to justify it. There are more things to life than money. Money, will come if you believe in your purpose.” – Chengeer Lee
“You have a funnel, you have your leads, the companies that you talk to, your resume applications, and you need to convert them into phone calls, your phone calls, you convert into first, second, third round, which you eventually need to convert into the offer, and multiple offers, if you're lucky and good at what you do.” – Chengeer Lee
“If you have a box of chocolates to sell, and you knock on doors, you knock on one door, you're not gonna stand there. If it doesn't open, it doesn't open, you just move on right until one door opens in front of you.” – Chengeer Lee
 
TIMESTAMPS
[02:49] Career lessons from Chengeer
[08:43] How NOT to approach a recruiter or talent manager
[14:33] Rejection can be a blessing in disguise
[15:59] Best way to reach out to recruiters and talent managers
[20:57] Normal day of a talent acquisition person
[26:49] How much screening does ATS do?
[34:57] Making a good tailored resume
[42:52] Focusing on the right job searching tasks
[47:32] LinkedIn profile tips
[49:38] Do cover letters matter?
[51:53] Mistakes made on screening calls
[56:12] Job hopping stigma
[1:00:56] Job search tips
[1:03:27] Big careers challenges and how Chengeer overcame them
 
RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS
Chengeer Lee Social Media:LinkedIn
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Why creating deadlines are important to achieving your career goals

EPISODE SUMMARY
Max discusses why it's important to have deadlines as it helps prevent procrastination and keeps you motivated in order to achieve your career goals. Based on this past week's episode with Jette Stubbs on how to get your dream job in 90 days.
 
TIMESTAMPS
[00:43] Importance of deadlines
[01:27] Keeping you accountable with your goals
[02:05] Creating momentum
[02:42] Increase innovation and creativity
[03:32] Summary
 
RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS
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