Job Search Stories by Indeed

In this episode, Jenn and Priya walk through how to audit your transferable skills and translate them into the language employers actually respond to. Whether you're Gen Z or decades into your career, it’s practical advice every job-seeker can use. Subscribe for more episodes of Job Search Stories!

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Indeed career coach Jenn Herrity shares the resume, cover letter, and interview shifts that make your experience work for you. Plus, we hear some inspiring stories from real job seekers on the streets of New York, including a woman named Michelle who pivoted from teaching to fitness and wellness at 40.

00:00 - Welcome to Job Search Stories — A New Season
00:53 - Introducing Co-Host Priya Rathod
01:13 - Age Bias in the Hiring Process
01:40 - Meet Michelle: A Career Pivot at 40
02:35 - The Most Common Fears About Age Bias
03:32 - Resume Tips to Prevent Age Bias
04:39 - What to Do When You Feel Too Old at Work
06:19 - Cover Letter Phrases That Date You
07:00 - Lead With Impact, Not a Timeline
08:08 - Advice for the "Rookie" in the Room
09:12 - Reverse Mentorship: Knowledge Flows Both Ways
09:51 - Michelle's Career Pivot: Teacher to Personal Trainer
10:58 - Practical Career vs. Passion Career
11:56 - Encore Careers: Passion Plus a Paycheck
13:42 - Coming in Part Two: Michelle's Career Pivot

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Rejection is natural when it comes to the job search. Whether employers are passing on you or you're declining an offer, Jenn and Gina have the tips you need to bounce back from setbacks so you can ultimately land the job you deserve.

0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Viewer question
1:46 - How to handle rejection
3:11 - Jenn’s experience coaching someone through job rejection
4:32 - Red flags from job offers
7:46 - Declining a job offer without burning bridges
9:16 - Best way to decline a job offer
10:43 - What to avoid when declining a job offer
12:18 - Final advice

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Learn how to build a standout resume! Jenn and Gina are here to break down the process — everything from how to format, what sections to include, and much more!

0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Best advice for resume writing
3:59 - Keep your resume concise
5:35 - Common mistakes with resumes
6:43 - Resume formats
8:58 - Most important sections
12:54 - Recap!

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From mastering your elevator pitch to handling curveball questions with confidence, Jenn and Gina and here to share the BEST tips to ace your next job interview. Subscribe for more interview tips!

0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Viewer question
3:00 - What to share about yourself during the interview & resume phase
3:58 - Gina’s experience with an elevator pitch
5:25 - How to talk about yourself when you don’t have experience
6:33 - How to talk about industry experience when switching industries
7:18 - How to adjust your elevator pitch based on who you’re talking to
8:25 - What interview questions does Jenn prefer?
9:16 - What interview questions does Gina prefer?
10:06 - BEST advice for answering the “Tell me about yourself” interview question
11:00 - Common interview questions that gauge your alignment
15:03 - “Tell me about a time you failed” interview question
16:34 - Recap on how to talk about yourself effectively

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