
The Transitional Career Coach Podcast
Career Strategy Forum with Gary Hines
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Gary has his podcast Career Strategy Forum with Gary Hines on Spotify. He also does a Career Strategy Forum radio talk show on Germantown Community Radio (G-Town Radio) at 92.9 FM
Listen to Career Strategy Forum radio talk show on
Germantown Community Radio (G-Town Radio) at 92.9 FM
Tune in every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 11:30 am-12:00 Noon for the times the show is on for advice and information on career preparation, job readiness and tips and techniques for a full job search
Career Strategy Forum with Gary Hines on Spotify
These podcasts explore Career Preparation for all job seekers with a focus on successful strategies and management.
In the introductory episode of the Career Strategy Forum, host Gary Hines shares his extensive background in career management and education. He outlines the structure of the podcast, which will focus on various aspects of job preparation, including assessments, industry research, developing a job seeker’s toolkit, launching a job search campaign, and ongoing career management. The aim is to provide valuable insights and strategies for job seekers to enhance their career prospects.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Career Strategy Forum
09:29 Overview of Podcast Structure and Goals
10:38 Assessment and Career Readiness
15:42 Research and Industry Insights
20:27 Job Seekers Toolkit Development
20:56 Ongoing Career Management Strategies
In this episode, Gary Hines discusses the importance of career analysis and assessments for job seekers. He emphasizes the need for self-reflection and understanding one’s values, strengths, and ideal work conditions. The conversation covers preliminary questions to consider during a job search, the significance of values clarification, and the exploration of what an ideal work day looks like. Hines encourages listeners to engage in self-assessment to better navigate their career paths and prepares them for future discussions on ideal work environments and career transitions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Career Strategy Forum
02:54 Understanding Career Analysis and Assessments
06:00 Preliminary Questions for Job Seekers
08:59 Values Clarification in Career Planning
11:49 Identifying Personal Blocks and Motivators
14:42 Exploring Ideal Work Day
17:37 Birds of a Feather: Self-Discovery Exercise
20:54 Conclusion and Next Steps
In this episode, Gary Hines discusses the importance of career analysis and assessments for job seekers. He emphasizes the need for self-reflection and understanding one’s values, strengths, and ideal work conditions. The conversation covers preliminary questions to consider during a job search, the significance of values clarification, and the exploration of what an ideal work day looks like. Hines encourages listeners to engage in self-assessment to better navigate their career paths and prepares them for future discussions on ideal work environments and career transitions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Career Preparation
01:58 Exploring Career Options
04:20 Researching Career Paths
07:12 Creating an Employer Wish List
10:25 Drafting the Perfect Job Description
16:20 From Exploration to Execution
24:31 Conclusion and Next Steps
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