Today's job market is different from other times in history. Job seekers face a rapidly evolving workforce, changes in technology, and interfaces with AI. The Real Talk for Today's Job Seekers Podcast will offer analysis, real life cases, discussions, and exploration of remedies for current workforce impacted by layoffs or just wanting to change. We'll do it all while having a laugh or two.
S01 EP09 Reinvention After Retirement - Greg Adame, The Nature Medic Interview
Real Talk for Today's Job Seekers Podcast - Episode 9 - Reinvention After Retirement - Greg Adame, The Nature Medic Interview
Today MO + Joy talk to The Nature Medic, who is reinventing himself after retiring from a career as a First Responder. Greg has a unique work ethic that was instilled in him from an early age, that has prompted him to be a lifelong learner, and to always have backup skills to use! An entrepreneur at heart, Greg has a passion for helping people find health, and wholeness by addressing root causes using education and natural means.
On the web www.thenaturemedic.com
https://www.instagram.com/the.naturemedic/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thenaturemedic
See and order his leatherworks
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2 Sept 2025
S01 EP08 Interview with Steve Jaffe, Author of The Layoff Journey
Real Talk for Today's Job Seekers Podcast - Episode 8 Interview with Steve Jaffe, Author of The Layoff Journey
In today's episode, MO + Joy interview Steve Jaffe, author of the Layoff Journey - from Dismissal to Discovery. Steve is a seasoned executive who has navigated the emotional and practical challenges of career transitions firsthand. His book guides readers through the seven stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, reconstruction, and renewal. They discuss each of the stages and talk thru navigating the emotional terrain of job loss with clarity and purpose.
On the web https://thestevejaffe.com/ (Get the first chapter free!)
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stevejaffethelayoffjourney/
Substack https://stevejaffe.substack.com/
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3 Jun 2025
S01 EP07 Can I reinvent myself and start over?
Hosts MO and JOY explore the possibilities of career reinvention and entrepreneurship, using real-life case studies to inspire listeners considering a professional change.
26 May 2025
S01 EP06 How long should my job search take?
Hosts Mo and Joy discuss the typical duration of a job search, exploring factors like industry shifts and new skill acquisition, offering job seekers valuable insights.
26 May 2025
S01 EP Bonus 2 Rejected, Again? But wait...
MO shares a surprising twist after facing another job rejection, offering job seekers a fresh perspective on handling setbacks.
20 May 2025
S01 EP05 Ghost Jobs? Say What???
Real Talk for Today's Job Seekers Podcast - Episode 5 - Ghost Jobs!
In today's episode, Mo + Joy delve into the Ghost job phenomena, sharing several real life accounts while volleying solutions.
Have you been job ghosted?
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13 May 2025
S01 EP *BONUS* - First Interview Ever
Real Talk for Today's Job Seekers Podcast - Episode Bonus -
In today's episode, MO tells us the fun story of her first "Real Job" interview that did NOT go as planned! Leggings and pony tails? What?
Do you have a fun first interview story?
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12 May 2025
S01 EP04 LinkedIn, Resumes, and AI
Real Talk for Today's Job Seekers Podcast - Episode 4 -
In today's episode, MO + Joy will review several real life scenarios and discuss what some of their peers have been finding with today's job search.
They also discuss resumes - Should they be tailored to each position?
Finally they have a have a gut-check discussion about AI which begs the question- - - Can we just keep the HUMAN in Human Resource?
Should you add your picture to your resume? Or cologne?
Do you seem to be passed over for positions by the BOTS?
What's your job application number?
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5 May 2025
S01 EP03 Networking, Social Media in the Job Search, and Modem Noises
Real Talk for Today's Job Seekers Podcast - Episode 3 -
In this episode MO + Joy discuss networking, social media, and life before social media (ahhh). There's some great listener feedback, AND you'll find out how many jobs MO has applied for this season!
What networking has worked for you?
How many jobs have you gotten without knowing someone in the company giving you a hand up?
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29 Apr 2025
S01 EP02 Layoffs, Severance, and The Unemployment Office
Real Talk for Today's Job Seekers Podcast - Episode 2 -
In today's show MO + Joy talk about their layoffs, severance packages, and unsatisfying trips to the unemployment office!
Have your severance packages been up to par or left wanting?
Have you had any experiences with the unemployment office?
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22 Apr 2025
S01 EP01 Meet MO + Joy Who we are , and why we're doing this!
Real Talk for Today's Job Seekers Podcast - Episode 1 - In this Episode we meet MO and Joy and hear the why behind The Real Talk for Today's Job Market Podcast. These two lifelong friends that began working in their teen years find themselves in middle age and at career crossroad.
With today's job market being completely different from how it's ever been, they work to shed light on what's going on, and what they've experienced. They also add some high level statistics around layoffs.
References from Today's Discussion - DemandSage.com which sites sources: Zippia, Crunchbase news, CNBC, Statista.
Have you experienced layoffs?
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