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Garrett Rice, co-founder and CEO of Callings.ai, shares how his team is revolutionizing the job search process with AI-powered tools designed to help job seekers navigate an increasingly complex and competitive market.

Key Takeaways:

• Garrett and his co-founder built Callings.ai out of personal frustration with the outdated job search process, aiming to provide an all-in-one platform for job seekers.
• Today’s job market is more competitive due to remote work, global talent pools, and automated ATS systems that often reject resumes before a human sees them.
• Callings.ai offers tools for resume customization, interview prep, networking outreach, and a central job tracking system—saving users time and reducing overwhelm.
• The platform uses AI to semantically match job seekers to relevant roles and suggests improvements to increase their chances of success.
• Job seekers often fail by not maintaining a full “funnel”—Garrett emphasizes the importance of volume and consistency in applications and outreach.
• Callings.ai also includes a feature to help users discover their ideal job path, encouraging reflection and self-discovery through AI-assisted prompts.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-job-interview-experience/id1538223546

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You nailed the interview. They smiled. Then… silence. Here’s why.

Summary:

• Most candidates never pitch themselves—they only answer questions.
• Hiring managers aren’t mind-readers. Your job is to connect the dots.
• Show up as the solution to their problems or opportunities.
• Learn the pitch that landed roles at Microsoft, Apple, and more.
• Two levers that close interviews: positioning + pitch.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-job-interview-experience/id1538223546

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Feras Ahlou shares the five most important strategies Gen Z job seekers and early-career professionals can use to gain career traction, while also revealing how getting laid off led him to a life-changing entrepreneurial journey.

Key Takeaways

• Over 50% of Gen Z graduates are underemployed a year after graduation—Feras outlines practical steps to overcome this, including leveraging AI, acquiring certifications, and reframing work-life balance.
• Being laid off can become a pivot point; Feras explains how rejection in 2003 led him to co-found multiple successful startups, eventually selling one for eight figures.
• Build your network early and often—it’s one of your most powerful, underutilized career assets.
• Work-life balance is not one-size-fits-all; identify what season of life you’re in and work accordingly, especially when you have time and energy to invest.
• Resilience, continuous skill-building, and giving back are essential long-term career strategies.

Connect with Feras here:
https://www.startupwithferas.com/

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-job-interview-experience/id1538223546

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Most interview questions are easy to prepare for — but this one trips up even seasoned executives, VPs, and top salespeople.
In this episode, Matthew reveals the deceptively simple interview question designed to uncover dangerous red flags — and how you can ace it to stand out in today's ultra-competitive job market.

You’ll learn:

• The exact question top recruiters use to test your humility and self-awareness
• Why failure to answer this one question signals major red flags to hiring managers
• How to craft a smart, professional answer that shows you're coachable and growth-minded
• Why even highly successful candidates freeze — and how you can avoid it
• Real-world examples of good vs bad answers that either win offers or ruin interviews
• How mastering this one response can immediately boost your chances of landing high-level roles

Big opportunities are rare — don't lose yours over an answer you can prepare today.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-job-interview-experience/id1538223546

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A single, career-defining question: “Can I create disproportionate value here - and will the organization reward it in the ways that matter to me?”

• Matthew shares the #1 question you must ask yourself before committing to a new job.
• Learn how to align your personal value creation with what a company truly rewards.
• Understand the difference between big bureaucratic vs. small fast-growing companies for your career path.
• Discover how to rank your priorities: time, money, autonomy, and more.
• Get practical interview questions to uncover whether a job fits your long-term goals.
• Explore how to assess if a role offers real growth or just a paycheck.

Key Question:
Can I create disproportionate value here - and will they reward it in ways that matter to me?

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-job-interview-experience/id1538223546

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Connect with Lorraine:
unforgettablepresencebook.com
linkedin.com/in/lorraineklee

Lorraine K. Lee, LinkedIn Top Voice & author of Unforgettable Presence (Apr 22 2025)

• Big Idea – Hard work gets you noticed inside your cubicle; presence gets you noticed outside it.
• 3 Arenas to Master
  1. Executive Poise – How you show up in rooms.
  2. Digital Footprint – LinkedIn posts ≈ once / month to start.
  3. Micro‑Interactions – Slack, meetings, quick intros.
• Quick Wins
  • Craft a one‑line A‑U‑P‑I (unique intro).
  • Use T‑E‑A on video: tech, energy, aesthetics.
  • Reframe results in dollars saved or earned—not hours worked.
• Frameworks Mentioned – EPIC Career Brand (Experiences • Personality • Identity • Community).
• Introvert Edge – Lean on writing, chat summaries, one‑on‑ones; when you speak, people listen.
• Action Steps – Polish your LinkedIn headline, test your A‑U‑P‑I tomorrow, fix one TEA item before your next call.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-job-interview-experience/id1538223546

https://moveupcareers.com/survey

• Plant Now, Win Later: Use a simple strategy to build job opportunities, inspired by "plant a tree today."
• Smart LinkedIn Outreach: Craft thoughtful messages to leaders, positioning yourself as a solution, not a job seeker.
• Multiple Irons in Fire: Connect with many companies for opportunities now and years ahead.
• Solution Method: Reach leaders above you with value-driven messages to build trust early.
• Track Connections: Manage outreach and follow-ups to stay visible without being pushy.
• Fast or Future Results: Get quick wins or set up for bigger roles over time.