Career Unmapped is a podcast that helps you navigate today’s ever-changing job market with confidence - because careers don’t come with GPS. Hosted by Brandi and Maggie, we explore the twists, turns, and surprises of modern careers—where technology, AI, and shifting industries are rewriting the rules. Each episode offers practical insights, real stories, and actionable strategies to help you chart your own path forward.
Career Unmapped
Claim This Podcastby Brandi Anderson and Maggie Anton
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7 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Career Unmapped is a podcast that helps you navigate today’s ever-changing job market with confidence - because careers don’t come with GPS. Hosted by Brandi and Maggie, we explore the twists, turns, and surprises of modern careers—where technology, AI, and shifting industries are rewriting the rules. Each episode offers practical insights, real stories, and actionable strategies to help you chart your own path forward.
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8/25/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 7, 2026
Episode 6: How to Network - And Why It Matters
<p>The conversation delves into the complexities of networking, emphasizing the importance of authentic connections and the impact of networking on career success. It explores the strategies of 'gardening' and 'fishing' in networking, providing practical tips for effective networking and the significance of timing in networking efforts.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Authentic connections are key to successful networking.</li><li>Consistency and manageable goals are crucial for effective networking strategies.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Notorious Networking</li><li>11:59 Practical Networking Strategies</li><li>19:29 When to Network</li></ul>
May 4, 2026
Episode 5: How to Get Recruiters to Find You Without Applying
<p>The conversation explores the significance of personal branding in the modern job market, with a focus on leveraging LinkedIn and AI tools for effective personal branding. It delves into the specific strategies for early career professionals, career switchers, and long-term career individuals, emphasizing the importance of intentional engagement and storytelling in personal branding.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Personal branding is essential for job seekers</li><li>LinkedIn is a crucial platform for personal branding</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Importance of Personal Branding in Today's Job Market</li><li>06:25 Using AI Tools for Personal Branding as a Career Switcher</li><li>11:48 Maintaining a Mature Personal Brand</li></ul>
March 2, 2026
Episode 4: A Recruiter Tells You What You're Getting Wrong About the Job Hunt
<p>The conversation covers various aspects of the recruiting process, including the role of recruiters, the daily activities of a recruiter, what makes a successful candidate, the fastest ways candidates knock themselves out of the process, using AI in recruiting, and the relevance of cover letters in the hiring process. The conversation covers the importance of tailoring resumes for different roles, the timing of compensation discussions, the recruiter's role in candidate evaluation, the recruiter's advocacy for candidates, the recruiter's perspective on hiring decisions, and the recruiter's insights on job applications.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Recruiters are not gatekeepers, but rather translators who partner with hiring teams to make decisions.</li><li>A successful day for a recruiter is defined by filling roles and meeting quotas. Multiple resumes for different roles</li><li>Timing of compensation discussion</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Recruiting</li><li>05:05 Recruiter's Daily Activities</li><li>13:22 Fastest Ways Candidates Knock Themselves Out of the Process</li><li>22:00 Cover Letters in the Hiring Process</li><li>29:14 Recruiter's Role in Candidate Evaluation</li><li>36:14 Recruiter's Insights on Job Application</li></ul>
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