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“Without health, none of this matters.”

The last time I spoke with executive recruiter Kyle Samuels, we were dissecting executive compensation packages. This year, our conversation was very different. In this episode, Kyle came back with an unfiltered story: a year of pancreatic cancer treatment while leading his firm, Creative Talent ...

by Renata Bernarde — Aug 11, 2025

The Layoff Emotional Journey and Strategic Roadmap for Recovery

Layoffs are the unsettling risk for all professionals and executives pursuing a corporate career. Navigating the emotional complexities and practical challenges associated with job loss is critical for career resilience and advancement. In this week's episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I speak w...

by Renata Bernarde — Aug 05, 2025

Why Hard Work Isn't Enough for Promotion

Hard work, while essential, isn’t always sufficient for career advancement. This crucial topic was the focus of my recent conversation with Kendall Berg, founder of That Career Coach and author of "Secrets of the Career Game." With a significant following on social media platforms like Instagram,...

by Renata Bernarde — Jul 29, 2025

Today’s Job Market Is Squeezing Mid-Career Professionals from All Sides

Corporate professionals and executives are navigating a new era of work that includes rapid technological change, evolving workforce expectations, and significant shifts in how companies hire and retain talent. In this week's episode of The Job Hunting Podcast (#300), I spoke with Priya Bhola R...

by Renata Bernarde — Jul 22, 2025

"Be quick, but don’t hurry": Balancing action with listening during the first 90 days.

Starting a new executive role is one of the most critical and vulnerable transitions in a corporate career. The early days of a new appointment can determine the course of a leader's success, influence, and longevity within an organization. In Episode 299 of The Job Hunting Podcast, I sat down w...

by Renata Bernarde — Jul 15, 2025

When Job Interviews Go Bad: How to Recover, Learn, and Succeed.

Job Interviews are a critical step in your career progression. Yet, no matter how senior or well-prepared you may be, not every interview goes as planned. In episode 297 of The Job Hunting Podcast, I explore a reality that many professionals face but few openly discuss: bad job interview perform...

by Renata Bernarde — Jul 08, 2025

Unemployment is not a sign of failure. It’s a reality of the modern career.

In this week's episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I spoke directly to professionals who are navigating the isolating and often overwhelming experience of unemployment. As someone who has been there myself, I know how disorienting it can be to be the only one in your social circle without a job....

by Renata Bernarde — Jun 24, 2025

We can’t wait for the fog to lift. We have to move through it.

Uncertainty has become a defining feature for 2025. Whether due to artificial intelligence, global conflicts, or economic instability, the path forward in one’s career often appears foggy. In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I explore how corporate professionals can make informed decisio...

by Renata Bernarde — Jun 17, 2025

How to Make Time for Your Job Search Without Burning Out

There’s a quiet crisis unfolding across boardrooms, Zoom calls, and breakfast tables that isn’t getting enough attention: professionals are struggling to find time to manage their own careers. They’re not lazy or complacent. Quite the opposite. They’re stretched thin. Between full-time work, fami...

by Renata Bernarde — Jun 10, 2025

What Today’s Layoffs Reveal About the Future of Corporate Careers

In the past few months, I’ve had more conversations than ever with highly experienced professionals navigating the disorienting terrain of redundancy. From Microsoft and LinkedIn, to global development professionals at the United Nations and WHO, the common thread is unmistakable: they didn’t exp...

Jun 04, 2025

Who is Ignoring Your Job Application? AI or the Recruiter?

As I listened to Troy Sultan in this week’s episode, one insight stopped me in my tracks: many job applications aren’t being rejected; they’re simply being ignored. Not by bots. By recruiters. Why? Because of sheer volume. Even at well-resourced companies, recruiters are overwhelmed. They’re ofte...

by Renata Bernarde — May 26, 2025

The Culture Reckoning: Why Savvy Professionals Are Walking Away From Toxic Workplaces

Over the years, workplace culture has become the quiet deal-breaker for experienced talent. It’s no longer a buzzword trotted out in recruitment ads. It’s the deciding factor in whether a professional will join your company or walk away, regardless of the paycheck. Increasingly, I see my clients ...

May 20, 2025

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