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Welcome to the Careering with Cameron podcast, your home for all things career strategy and job search success! Hosted by Kevin Cameron, this is the safe place for you to ask all the "dumb questions" about finding a job. What to Expect: Are you finishing college or graduate school and just starting your career? Are you a bright, data-driven individual in a STEM field (Science, Tech, Engineering, or Math) who may struggle with people skills? If you're wondering "what's next," you are in the right place. Kevin's goal is to give you a clear, step-by-step roadmap for your career journey. We'll walk through the often-confusing process of finding a job so you can feel ready and empowered. The ultimate goal is not just to apply for positions, but to find meaningful work that aligns with your passion. Meet Your Host: Kevin Cameron brings over 20 years of experience as a recruiter and is an ICF-certified professional coach. Having been "on the other side of the desk" for two decades, he's bringing the inside scoop to help you: Think like a recruiter so you can land the job you want. Get actionable advice and best practices for resume writing, interview questions, negotiating offers, and more. You don't have to navigate this career search alone! New episodes drop every Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media @careeringwithcameron_ on Instagram!

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July 9, 2026

Why Hiring Managers Go Quiet (And What To Do About It)

You poured your heart into the application, finally landed the interview, and then — silence. In this solo episode, Kevin Cameron tackles one of the most common job search frustrations: how to stay top of mind with hiring managers and recruiters without spamming them, sounding desperate, or burning bridges. Kevin Cameron walks through a full system for follow-up from LinkedIn visibility tactics to email sequencing to networking touch points and explains why the silence almost never means what you think it means. Key Takeaways Silence from a hiring manager is rarely personal. Companies are juggling longer approval processes and more applicants than ever.  Post on LinkedIn two to three times a week and comment genuinely on posts from people at your target companies.  Send a value-add follow-up seven to ten days after an interview, another at day 14 to 28, and a final check-in at about a month out.  Lead with help, not with need — people respond to value faster than to a request.  Track every conversation and application in a spreadsheet or CRM so you always know where things stand.  If you've followed up three times with no response, it's time to pause. Episode Highlights Why the open-to-work banner does not affect your salary negotiation.  The three-touch follow-up sequence explained in detail.  How to use AI as a resource for research, not as a replacement for your own voice.  Why recording short video updates can make you more memorable than another email.  The "ransom note" follow-up mistake that turns hiring managers away.  Why protecting your mental health is a non-negotiable part of a long job search. Timestamps 00:04 — Introduction 01:28 — Why hiring managers ghost, and why it's normal 02:44 — Tactic one: LinkedIn as your visibility engine 04:47 — The truth about the open-to-work banner 06:32 — Smart email follow-up sequences explained 09:57 — Tools to organise your outreach 12:00 — Trackers, calendar reminders, and personal CRMs 13:32 — Content and personal branding to stay memorable 14:23 — Networking touch points and community groups 16:32 — Best practices: timing, tone, and avoiding pressure 18:56 — Protecting your mental health during a long search 20:09 — Why the market is slower than it looks 21:26 — This week's action step If you found this advice valuable, please hit subscribe, leave us a review. Visit Talent Connect: Website: www.talent-connect.net LinkedIn: Talent-Connect Kevin's LinkedIn: Kevin Cameron PCC Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

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July 1, 2026

The Reverse Application: How to Get Hired Without a Job Posting

In this solo episode, Kevin Cameron breaks down a concept that's not new, but rarely named: the reverse application. If you're tired of applying into a black hole and hearing nothing back, this episode flips the entire process upside down - starting with who you want to talk to, not what job is posted. Kevin Cameron explains how the informational interview works, why C-suite leaders are often more open to a conversation than you'd expect, and how to build a network you can return to throughout your career, not just when you're desperate for a job. Key Takeaways The reverse application starts with the skills you enjoy using, then finds where those skills are needed - not the other way around. Informational interviews are about understanding culture and fit, not pitching yourself for a role. Reach out using common ground: shared schools, employers, or events you both attend. Senior leaders are often more receptive to a conversation than junior staff. Track every conversation in a spreadsheet or CRM — it becomes one of your most valuable career assets. Follow up no more than once every three to four days if there's been no response, weekly once a conversation is ongoing. Episode Highlights Why this strategy has always existed under a different name: networking. The difference between an informational interview and a sales pitch. How to identify which companies might have an opening before a job is ever posted. Why people don't respond right away — and why that has nothing to do with you. How to keep the door open after a great conversation that didn't lead anywhere yet. Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction: what is the reverse application 01:56 — What an informational interview really is 04:00 — Preparing questions and doing your research 05:55 — Finding common ground to start a conversation 07:58 — Why C-suite leaders are often the most open to chatting 10:03 — Working backwards: skills, organisations, and your network 12:28 — Taking job search out of luck and into language 14:18 — Preparing your "elevator" direction 16:26 — Following up without overdoing it 19:59 — Why people don't respond right away 21:26 — Tracking your network like a career-long asset 23:40 — Final thoughts If you found this advice valuable, please hit subscribe, leave us a review. Visit Talent Connect: Website: www.talent-connect.net LinkedIn: Talent-Connect Kevin's LinkedIn: Kevin Cameron PCC Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

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June 24, 2026

The One Word Costing You the Job | with Lili Foggle

Getting to the interview is hard enough right now but what happens when you get there and still don't get the job? In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Lili Foggle of Impressive Interviewing, a communication coach with 10 years of experience, to talk about what actually separates the number one candidate from everyone else. Lili breaks down why skills alone won't get you the offer in the final round, how to use AI smartly without sabotaging yourself, and the one language mistake quietly costing candidates — especially women — jobs they're more than qualified for. Key Takeaways In the final round, everyone can do the job — the decision shifts to trust, likability, and fit. Research the company's real values by looking at what leadership is actually saying, not just the website.  Never ask AI to write your interview answers.  Use it for research and gap analysis. Stop using "we" for your achievements — own your contribution with "I."  Your closing questions should be so specific they couldn't be asked anywhere else.  Chaos in the hiring process usually means chaos in the culture. Episode Highlights Why only 3% of applicants land an interview and what that means for your prep.  The shift that happens in the final round and why likability outweighs skills.  Lili's five-list method for breaking down any job description.  The study of 25,000 interview answers that proved "I" language predicts hiring decisions.  The ping pong rule for small talk that makes you instantly more memorable. Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction  01:03 — Lili's background and Impressive Interviewing  03:18 — The 3% interview rate and the AI recruiting doom loop  06:02 — True or false: skills are what get you hired  07:10 — What actually decides the final round  08:10 — Fit for the team vs fit for the role  10:34 — The cheat code: deep research  13:50 — Questions that show interest vs questions that show doubt  16:32 — How to use AI in interview prep — and how not to  19:44 — The five-list method for job description analysis  23:22 — How to handle panel interviews  27:41 — How to close the final round  29:44 — The question that couldn't be asked anywhere else  32:41 — Why "we" is erasing you from your own success stories  38:35 — Lili's why Connect With Lili Prepare for your next interview: https://impressiveinterviewing.com Become an interview coach: https://parwcc.com/interview-institute/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourinterviewcoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilifoggle/ If you found this advice valuable, please hit subscribe, leave us a review. Visit Talent Connect: Website: www.talent-connect.net LinkedIn: Talent-Connect Kevin's LinkedIn: Kevin Cameron PCC Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

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What is Careering with Cameron?

Welcome to the Careering with Cameron podcast, your home for all things career strategy and job search success! Hosted by Kevin Cameron, this is the safe place for you to ask all the "dumb questions" about finding a job.

What to Expect:

Are you finishing college or graduate school and just starting your career? Are you a bright, data-driven individual in a STEM field (Science, Tech, Engineering, or Math) who may struggle with people skills? If you're wondering "what's next," you are in the right place.

Kevin's goal is to give you a clear, step-by-step roadmap for your career journey. We'll walk through the often-confusing process of finding a job so you can feel ready and empowered. The ultimate goal is not just to apply for positions, but to find meaningful work that aligns with your passion.

Meet Your Host:

Kevin Cameron brings over 20 years of experience as a recruiter and is an ICF-certified professional coach. Having been "on the other side of the desk" for two decades, he's bringing the inside scoop to help you:

Think like a recruiter so you can land the job you want.

Get actionable advice and best practices for resume writing, interview questions, negotiating offers, and more.

You don't have to navigate this career search alone!

New episodes drop every Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media @careeringwithcameron_ on Instagram!

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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