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  • You're Not a Machine
    Jul 7 2025

    Episode 298 - Burnout May Be Blocking Your Career Growth

    If you’ve spent the last few months feeling more exhausted than usual, struggling to focus, or wondering why your motivation has gone missing despite a looming job application or promotion deadline, you’re not alone. In my coaching work with experienced professionals, these themes are everywhere. And they’re not the result of laziness, lack of ambition, or poor time management. They are the hallmarks of burnout, which is now a routine part of corporate life.

    Burnout isn’t new. But its spread among high-performing professionals is growing quieter, deeper, and more normalized than ever. The World Health Organization gave it official status as an “occupational phenomenon” in 2019, describing it as the result of chronic workplace stress left unmanaged. Yet the language around burnout still lags behind the reality: many professionals don’t realise they’re burning out until their relationships suffer, their health declines, or their job search stalls despite their best efforts.

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    Timestamps to guide your listening:

    • 00:00 Understanding Burnout
    • 03:06 Defining Burnout and Its Impact
    • 08:48 Strategies to Combat Burnout
    • 17:19 The Role of Rest in Career Success

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • The Times article
    • The Guardian article
    • Wintering, by Katherine May
    • Work with me
    • Write us a review on Apple Podcasts

    About the host, Renata Bernarde

    Hello, 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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    24 m
  • When Job Interviews Go Wrong
    Jun 30 2025

    Episode 297 - When Interviews Go Bad: How to Bounce Back Stronger

    When Interviews Go Bad: How to Bounce Back Stronger

    It’s a truth most career professionals don’t like to admit: we’ve all had a bad interview. Not just “I didn’t get the job” bad, but “something went wrong and I’m not even sure why” bad. As a career strategist and coach to senior corporate professionals, I often see this scenario unfolding more frequently than you might expect, even among high performers with stellar resumes and extensive experience.

    Why? Because the modern job interview has become a flawed litmus test. It’s over-indexed on performance under pressure, vulnerable to unconscious bias, often led by untrained interviewers, and increasingly divorced from a candidate’s real potential. In today’s job market, still uncertain, hyper-competitive, and fatigued by hiring delays, poor interviews don’t always reflect poor candidates. Instead, they reflect structural issues in how we hire.

    Let’s unpack the patterns I see every week from clients across industries, and what they reveal about the current professional climate.

    Read the full Blog on the Website

    Job Hunting Made Simple

    Reset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend

    31 Days of Action for Job Seekers

    Find Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career Grow

    Join 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe Now

    Lear More About Renata's career coaching and courses

    Timestamps to guide your listening:

    • 00:00 Introduction to Interview Challenges
    • 12:07 Understanding Interview Dynamics
    • 23:47 Learning from Interview Failures
    • 33:15 Moving Forward After a Bad Interview

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Episode 273 - Insights from a Top Recruiter: How to Advance Your Career as an Internal Candidate

    About the host, Renata Bernarde

    Hello, 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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    41 m
  • Unemployed, Not Broken
    Jun 23 2025

    Episode 296 - No One Understands Me: What to Do When You're the Only Person You Know Who's Unemployed

    It’s an increasingly familiar story: a highly skilled professional finds themselves unemployed, not for lack of talent or dedication, but because of market forces, corporate restructuring, or a volatile economy. What surprises them most is not the absence of work, but the sudden absence of understanding from their network. I´ve been there. Have you?

    As a career strategist working closely with corporate professionals, many in mid to late stages of their careers, I see this pattern every day. Talented executives come to me not just with resumes and job applications, but with a quieter crisis: the emotional toll of feeling forgotten or judged during what can be a profoundly disorienting life transition.

    These are not entry-level candidates or those just learning to navigate the workforce. They are former department heads, regional leaders, VPs, senior managers, and trusted experts in their field. Yet the moment they exit a company, many find their identity questioned, even by themselves.

    Read the full Blog on the Website

    Job Hunting Made Simple

    Reset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend

    31 Days of Action for Job Seekers

    Find Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career Grow

    Join 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe Now

    Lear More About Renata's career coaching and courses

    Timestamps to guide your listening:

    • 00:00 Understanding the Emotional Reality of Unemployment
    • 10:42 Rebuilding Your Support System
    • 23:56 Creating a Community of Support

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Reset Your Career
    • The Job Hunting Podcast
    • Subscribe to the Newsletter

    About the host, Renata Bernarde

    Hello, 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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    Follow Renata on Social Media:

    • LinkedIn
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    29 m
  • To AI or Not to AI?
    Jun 16 2025

    Episode 295 - How to Stay Focused on Your Career Goals, Even When the Future Feels Uncertain

    The job market in 2025 feels like it's operating in a dense fog. For many professionals, particularly those in mid-to-senior corporate roles, navigating a career today is less like following a GPS and more like learning to read a compass in the dark. This uncertainty is not just emotional, it’s systemic. Since the beginning of the year, we’ve seen a wave of redundancies ripple across different sectors. My own coaching clients, many of whom are experienced professionals, were affected. The catalyst? A perfect storm of geopolitical issues, reduced funding, and yes, artificial intelligence.

    Read the full Blog on the Website

    Job Hunting Made Simple

    Reset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend

    31 Days of Action for Job Seekers

    Find Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career Grow

    Join 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe Now

    Lear More About Renata's career coaching and courses

    Timestamps to guide your listening:

    • 00:00 Navigating Job Search Challenges
    • 08:49 Facing Uncertainty in the Job Market
    • 18:10 The Fog of Uncertainty in 2025
    • 37:55 Taking Action Amidst Uncertainty

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Become a Career Pivot Ally
    • Reset Your Career
    • TalentPredix
    • Book a consultation with me
    • Episode 23 - Adapting to Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity - with Janet Sernack
    • Subscribe to the newsletter

    About the host, Renata Bernarde

    Hello, 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.

    Watch the Episodes on YouTube

    Follow Renata on Social Media:

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    41 m
  • Too Busy to Job Hunt?
    Jun 9 2025

    Episode 294 - Job Searching is Work. Learn How to Treat it Like a Priority and Make Meaningful Progress

    Professionals often find themselves juggling the demands of full-time work, family responsibilities, and their ambition for professional and career development. Finding the time and energy for a structured, effective job search can feel overwhelming. In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I share my reflections on how to incorporate job searching into your routine, inspired by productivity expert Nir Eyal, author of Indistractable. The focus is on reclaiming your attention and making your job search a structured part of your life rather than an afterthought. This blog provides a summary of the key themes and takeaways from the episode to help professionals manage their careers proactively and sustainably.

    Read the full Blog on the Website

    Job Hunting Made Simple

    Reset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend

    31 Days of Action for Job Seekers

    Find Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career Grow

    Join 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe Now

    Lear More About Renata's career coaching and courses

    Timestamps to guide your listening:

    • 00:00 Introduction to Job Searching Challenges
    • 04:55 Creating an Effective Job Search Routine
    • 09:56 Staying Focused Amid Distractions
    • 22:06 Strategies for a Successful Job Search

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Reset Your Career
    • Become a Career Pivot Ally
    • TalentPredix
    • Book a Consultation with Me
    • Subscribe to the Newsletter
    • Episode 23 - Adapting to Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity - with Janet Sernack

    About the host, Renata Bernarde

    Hello, 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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    30 m
  • Laid Off. Now What?
    Jun 2 2025

    Episode 293 - You've Been Laid Off. Now What? A Step-by-Step Guide to Rebuilding Your Career

    One of the most common missteps I see is jumping into job applications without taking the time for reflection. Before you start sending out resumes, stop and ask yourself:

    • What do I want in my next role?
    • What am I no longer willing to tolerate?
    • What type of employer suits my life stage now?

    This is especially crucial for professionals over 40 who want long-term alignment. Write down what has worked in your career and what hasn’t. Reflect on what energizes you and what drains you. This process helps you realign your career goals with your personal values and lifestyle needs.

    Read the full Blog on the Website

    Job Hunting Made Simple

    Reset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend

    31 Days of Action for Job Seekers

    Find Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career Grow

    Join 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe Now

    Lear More About Renata's career coaching and courses

    Timestamps to guide your listening:

    • 00:00 Navigating Job Loss: A Personal Journey
    • 03:51 Processing the Emotional Impact of Layoffs
    • 07:42 Financial Check-In: Stabilizing Your Situation
    • 09:10 Reflecting on Career Goals: A Reset Moment
    • 13:31 Updating Career Tools: Resume and LinkedIn Optimization
    • 15:23 Networking: The Key to Job Searching
    • 21:34 Well-Being During Job Search: Protecting Your Mental Health
    • 23:41 Conclusion: Embracing Change and Supporting Others

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Reset Your Career
    • Become a Career Pivot Ally
    • Episode 241 - You've Been Laid Off, Now What? A Guide for Corporate Professionals
    • Episode 238 - Job Search Loneliness: Strategies for Connection and Resilience
    • Episode 151 - Five Key Strategies to Guide You Towards Your New Job
    • Episode 133 - What to Do When Everyone Decides to Rethink Their Careers
    • Episode 254 - Unlocking Career Success: Expert Answers to Your Top Job Search Questions

    About the host,

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    26 m
  • No One’s Reading Your Resume
    May 26 2025

    Episode 292 - How AI is Changing the Job Search for Corporate Professionals

    Understanding how AI tools are impacting hiring practices is no longer optional. In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I sat down with Troy Sultan, founder and CEO of Guide, an AI-powered recruitment software company, to unpack the realities behind applicant tracking systems, recruiter behavior, and how candidates can position themselves for success.

    Troy brings deep industry experience, having previously worked in recruiting roles at Google and founded a recruitment software company that was acquired by a major competitor. His insights offer clarity on what happens behind the scenes in modern hiring and how professionals can strategically navigate the process.

    Read the full Blog on the Website

    Job Hunting Made Simple

    Reset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend

    31 Days of Action for Job Seekers

    Find Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career Grow

    Join 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe Now

    Lear More About Renata's career coaching and courses

    Timestamps to guide your listening:

    • 00:00 The Journey into Recruitment
    • 03:32 The LinkedIn Monopoly and Recruitment Tools
    • 06:18 Candidate Struggles in Job Applications
    • 09:46 The Role of AI in Recruitment
    • 12:33 Bias in Recruitment Processes
    • 15:33 Education and Job Search Strategies
    • 18:31 True or False: Myths in Job Applications
    • 21:21 The Importance of Networking and Referrals
    • 24:32 The Future of Recruitment Technology
    • 27:31 Final Thoughts on Candidate Experience

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Troy Sultan LinkedIn
    • Episode 279 - What Job Seekers Can Learn from Sales Professionals

    About the host, Renata Bernarde

    Hello, 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.

    Watch the Episodes on YouTube

    Follow Renata on Social Media:

    • LinkedIn
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    38 m
  • Treat Culture Like Strategy
    May 19 2025

    Episode 291 - How to Spot and Create a Great Workplace Culture

    Culture has become a defining factor for career satisfaction and success. For job seekers in particular, the search is no longer about compensation or title. It’s about finding an environment where you can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and align with the company’s mission and values. Although this was always a “good to have” in the past, it has become more and more important in recent year. It’s what HR professionals call a shift in the EVP, our employee value proposition.

    In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Zrinka Lovrencic, the most experienced person I know when it comes to reviewing, analyzing, and assessing workplace culture. As the Managing Director at WorkPlus and previously at the helm of the coveted accreditation Great Place to Work Australia, Zrinka has helped hundreds of organizations recognize and build high-performing workplace cultures. In our conversation, we explored what makes a truly great workplace, how job seekers can assess culture before accepting a job, and the future of work post-pandemic.

    This blog post is a summary of our conversation.

    Read the full Blog on the Website

    Job Hunting Made Simple

    Reset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend

    31 Days of Action for Job Seekers

    Find Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career Grow

    Join 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe Now

    Lear More About Renata's career coaching and courses

    Timestamps to guide your listening:

    • 00:00 Introduction and Background
    • 02:09 Transforming Workplace Culture
    • 05:02 Elements of a Great Workplace
    • 07:55 Job Hunting and Workplace Culture
    • 10:58 Navigating Disconnects in Values
    • 13:57 The Impact of COVID-19 on Work Culture
    • 16:52 Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
    • 19:12 Prioritizing Culture Over Compensation
    • 22:15 Assessing Company Values
    • 25:00 Identifying Red Flags in Organizations
    • 28:13 Unique Examples of Great Workplaces
    • 31:08 Future Trends in Workplace Culture

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Connect with Zrinka Lovrencic on LinkedIn
    • WRK+

    About the host, Renata Bernarde

    Hello, 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...

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    36 m