The Job Hunting Podcast

• How to Handle Layoffs, Rejections & Career Pivots

  Episode 308 - Rejections are part of the job search and they can also guide your next steps. In this episode, Renata answers questions about resumes, layoffs, LinkedIn gaps, and how to pivot into new opportunities.In recent months, the messages I receive from clients and podcast listeners have become increasingly urgent. Experienced professionals, many in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, are being forced to navigate layoffs, endless rejections, and the unsettling prospect of having to pivot careers in an economy that feels unstable at best. The questions raised by hundreds of participants in a recent webinar I joined, organized by the job seeker’s platform Callings.ai, painted a vivid picture of where corporate professionals stand today. This moment is not unique. Labor markets cycle, as history shows us. Yet 2025 has brought together a particular mix of challenges: post-pandemic restructuring, political shifts that have left government professionals in limbo, funding cuts, and AI-driven restructures. For executives and experienced professionals, these shifts create both barriers and opportunities. Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJob Hunting Made SimpleReset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend31 Days of Action for Job SeekersFind Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career GrowJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and coursesTimestamps to guide your listening:00:00 Introduction to the Webinar and Podcast Episode04:36 Handling Rejection and Staying Motivated12:53 Applications, Resumes, and LinkedIn Strategies26:32 Career Pivots and Returning to Old Employers36:05 Interviewing and Closing the Deal42:48 Application Strategies and TimingLinks mentioned in this episode:Join the RB Lnkdn Club to improve your presence on LinkedInWatch the Layoff webinarFollow the other panellists: Albert QianFollow the other panellists: Matthew SorensenFollow the other panellists: Garrett RiceThe Job Hunting Podcast interview with Garrett Rice, CEO of Callings.ai (282)

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• The Rise of Portfolio Careers and Interim Executives with Donna Burr

  Episode 307 - From the rise of portfolio careers to the growing importance of digital transformation, the 2025 Interim Executive Survey highlights how executives are choosing new ways of working. JOIN THE RB LNKDN CLUB NOWIn this week’s episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I spoke with Donna Burr, Partner in Interim Executive Management at Watermark Search International, about the findings of their 15th Annual Interim Executive Survey. With 15 years of data and nearly 900 survey respondents in 2025, this report offers invaluable insight into how executives are choosing to work flexibly in interim roles, what organizations want from interim executives, and how career models are evolving. Our discussion revealed trends that are essential for anyone navigating today's and future job markets. Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJob Hunting Made SimpleReset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend31 Days of Action for Job SeekersFind Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career GrowJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and coursesTimestamps to guide your listening:00:00 Introduction to Interim Executive Management04:40 Understanding Portfolio Careers07:42 Insights from the 15th Annual Survey10:39 Adapting to Client Needs13:37 Business Transformation Roles16:39 Challenges in Interim Executive Roles19:40 Self-Agency in Career Management22:34 Networking and Building a Portfolio Career25:39 Discipline and Consistency in Interim Work27:32 Navigating the Executive Landscape28:58 Gender Balance in Executive Roles32:09 The Age Factor in Leadership37:00 Global Perspectives on Interim Executives41:07 Career Pathways Beyond C-Suite43:57 AI as a Leadership Amplifier51:11 Final Thoughts on Executive TransitionLinks mentioned in this episode:Join the RB Lnkdn ClubLink to the ReportEpisode 78 - Portfolio Career: What Is It, and Is It for You? - with Jacinta WhelanEpisode 31 - Me Inc: Opting for short term contract workEpisode 103 - How to make successful...

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• Master LinkedIn Activity: Posts, Comments & Career Growth

  Episode 306 - This episode explores how LinkedIn activity can protect you from layoffs, attract opportunities, and build long-term credibility. I believe that LinkedIn activity is the new career currency. In fact, I am certain of that, and I have clients’ results to prove it. To determine if professionals were already aware of this fact, I ran a poll on LinkedIn a few weeks ago, asking where people felt most stuck in building their presence on the platform. The answers surprised me, though perhaps they shouldn’t have. It wasn’t the profile. It wasn’t resume-style updates. The real struggle was posting and activity. Knowing what to say, how to say it, and how to balance the risk of being visible with the fear of misstepping in front of employers and peers seems to be the biggest barrier for professionals when it comes to fully embracing LinkedIn. This result mirrors what I hear daily from clients and listeners of my podcast. Corporate professionals, including senior executives with decades of experience, remain uneasy about engaging on LinkedIn. And yet, engagement, rather than a polished profile, is increasingly what recruiters, boards, and decision-makers evaluate when considering candidates. And it makes sense. In today’s hybrid world of work and a job market filled with AI-generated content, the difference between those who can express themselves and communicate their expertise with confidence, knowledge, and empathy gives them an incredible advantage. They stand out in a sea of sameness. Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJob Hunting Made SimpleReset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend31 Days of Action for Job SeekersFind Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career GrowJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and coursesTimestamps to guide your listening:00:00 Understanding LinkedIn Challenges01:19 The Importance of LinkedIn Activity12:29 Navigating Employer Approval and Restrictions19:31 Building a Professional Brand on LinkedIn27:37 Leveraging LinkedIn Algorithms for Success35:55 Introducing a New LinkedIn Support GroupLinks mentioned in this episode:Join the RB Lnkdn GroupAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less

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• How to Secure a Board Role

  Episode 305 - Many professionals dream of a board career, but few know how to get there. In this episode, I unpack the three biggest blockers and share a roadmap to help you secure your first board role. A large number of experienced professionals are eyeing board appointments as the next chapter in their careers. In a recent LinkedIn poll I conducted, nearly eight in ten respondents said they wanted a board role within the next five years. The allure is understandable. Board seats promise influence, intellectual challenge, and the prestige of shaping an organization’s future without the grind of day-to-day operations. But there’s a catch. While the appetite for board roles is surging, the path to securing one remains opaque and, for many, deeply frustrating. Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJob Hunting Made SimpleReset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend31 Days of Action for Job SeekersFind Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career GrowJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and coursesTimestamps to guide your listening:00:00 The Demand for Board Roles09:58 Understanding Board Expectations17:33 The Appointment Process for Board Members25:51 Becoming Board Ready39:34 Strategizing for Board PositionsLinks mentioned in this episode:Are you aiming for a paid board seat in the next 5 years?How to Be a Chairperson vs a Board MemberHow to Be a Chairperson vs a Board MemberNavigating Your Way to a Board SeatSteps to Secure Your First Board PositionAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress.

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• The New Rules of Executive Presence in a Virtual World with Ashleigh Paholek

  Episode 304 - In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, TV journalist and confidence coach Ashleigh Paholek shares how to project authority and trust in interviews, presentations, and boardrooms. From mastering silence to improving your virtual presence, these strategies will help you influence with confidence — even when you don’t feel it. I coach experienced professionals who are navigating a turbulent job market. When we start working together, some things are easier and faster to update: resumes get polished, LinkedIn profiles refreshed, and applications start converting to interviews. Yet they remain puzzled by a frustrating reality: despite their decades of experience, they are struggling to get traction with their interviews, network, and even with their employers once they start working. It’s tempting to point to market forces. Hiring freezes, cautious budgets, and a glut of qualified applicants are real obstacles. But a quieter, more personal factor often separates the candidates who advance from those who do not: executive presence. And this is when working with a coach for a few months can help. https://www.renatabernarde.com/ In a recent conversation with Ashleigh Paholek, an experienced television journalist and communications expert, I was reminded how little this skill is discussed and how much it matters. Our talk reinforced something I’ve seen in my coaching practice: career opportunities often hinge less on what you say than on how you say it. Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJob Hunting Made SimpleReset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend31 Days of Action for Job SeekersFind Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career GrowJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and coursesTimestamps to guide your listening:00:00 Introduction and Background05:17 The Journey from Journalism to Coaching10:21 Understanding Confidence: Internal vs External15:17 The Importance of Conciseness in Communication20:12 Voice and Tone: The Power of Nonverbal Communication25:27 Body Language and Its Impact on Perception30:17 The Role of Appearance in Job Interviews35:14 Final Thoughts on Building ConfidenceLinks mentioned in this episode:The Social Day Club, where I met Ashleigh PaholekAshleigh's websiteAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate,...

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