Conversations with Blossom Career

October is the month of scary stuff — ghosts, vampires, zombies, oh my! So which of these is scarier: quitting a job that makes you miserable? Or NOT quitting? In this episode, Career Coach Katherine Bouglai talks with Scott MacDonald, former math instructor now software engineer, who made the move, despite his deeply ingrained fear of change. What makes us so afraid to jump? Katherine and Scott break it down for us. Find Katherine and schedule an appointment to face your own job-change fears at Blossom Career [https://www.blossomcareer.com/].

The DISC assessment is becoming more and more popular in the workplace. Many employers use assessments of employees to build a well-functioning team. But did you know that as you consider making a career shift, you could also benefit from it tremendously? The DISC assessment can help you understand your patterns at work and in life, help you improve your relationships and communication with others, make you more productive at work, and even help you choose the right career path. In this episode, Katherine talks with Jane Roqueplot, behavioral consultant and founder ofJaneCo's Sensible Solutions [http://www.janecos.com/], about how the DISC can empower career changers to find the career that suits them best.

The "Part II" to our previous episode "What hiring managers are really looking for," this week, Katherine is talking with Elizabeth Shaddy about how recruiters decide who makes the cut. Senior Recruiter Elizabeth gives us the inside scoop on what recruiters are looking for on your LinkedIn profile and in your resume — do you have the skills and requirements listed in the job description? Has your career progressed over the years? Have you kept yourself relevant with your skills and technology? Did your work positively impact the business you were working at previously? There's so much valuable information in this episode, so listen closely, then visit BlossomCareer.com [https://www.blossomcareer.com/] to schedule your free consultation with Katherine Bouglai.

Let’s talk about job interviews. Do you typically get nervous before an interview? Would you like to hear some helpful tips on how to prepare for your next hot job interview? If so, tune in to the Conversations with Blossom Career podcast episode called “What Hiring Managers Are Really Looking For.” In this episode, host Katherine Bouglai has a discussion with hiring manager Jonathan Hyatt who has extensive experience  hiring and interviewing team members for project management roles. So stop rehearsing your scripts and discover what’s really important to focus on during your next hot interview. Also, learn how you can ease your anxiety before the interview and position yourself as the best candidate for the role.

Does the idea of offer negotiations make you uncomfortable? You're not alone. We all want better salaries, more vacation time, sign-in bonuses, etc. However, in order to get what we want, we first need to ask for it. And that’s not always easy. In this podcast, host Katherine Bouglai ofBlossom Career [https://www.blossomcareer.com/] interviews salary negotiation expert Ezra Singer [https://www.ezrasinger.com/] on best negotiation practices. You will hear the most common myths about negotiations, best approaches, and tons of other great tips and advice that will help you negotiate you next job offer like a pro. Not only will you be making more money, you will also gain more confidence and feel good about asking for what you want and deserve.