Career Lantern

Five Common Eye Contact Mistakes to Avoid During a Job Interview! – Podcast CL121

Career Lantern Podcast hosted by Don Whiteside [https://careerlantern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Career_Lantern_Podcast-Copy-1-scaled.jpg] These five common eye contact mistakes can totally trash your job interview! Are you aware of them? Do you make any of these? As you know, if you want an awesome job interview, proper eye contact is critical. In this podcast, I’ll discuss the five eye-related goofs you need to avoid!

Why You Need an Individual Development Plan (IDP) – Podcast CL120

Career Lantern Podcast hosted by Don Whiteside [https://careerlantern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Career_Lantern_Podcast-Copy-1-scaled.jpg]Do you have an individual development plan, also known as an IDP? This podcast explains what an IDP is and why you need a personal one for your career. Does your employer require you to complete an IDP at work? If so, they may be using it improperly!

Send a Thank You After a Job Interview? Still Cool or Old School? – Podcast CL119

Career Lantern Podcast hosted by Don Whiteside [https://careerlantern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Career_Lantern_Podcast-Copy-1-scaled.jpg]Should you send a thank you after a job interview? Some say yes, it’s expected and the polite and professional thing to do. Others say no, it’s an outdated, old-school custom that will make you look like a dinosaur. In today’s Career Lantern podcast, I’ll explore this debate using a logical and pragmatic approach. CareerLantern.com

Professional References – Podcast CL118

Career Lantern Podcast hosted by Don Whiteside [https://careerlantern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Career_Lantern_Podcast-Copy-1-scaled.jpg]At some point in the hiring process, job applicants will usually be asked to provide a list of professional references. What is the best way to create and submit such a list? Who should be listed as a professional reference? What can you do to make the job of checking references easy for a potential employer? This podcast explores these topics and more, and offers practical suggestions.

How to Handle a Panel Job Interview – Podcast CL117

Career Lantern Podcast hosted by Don Whiteside [https://careerlantern.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Career_Lantern_Podcast-Copy-1-scaled.jpg]Whether online or in-person, your next job interview might very well be with a panel. Many candidates are intimidated and almost panic at the thought of being grilled by a panel, but you can stay cool and calm! In this podcast we’ll discuss ideas on how to best handle this type of interview format. Agree? Disagree? Feel free to leave a comment and share your experience or thoughts!