The Career Planning Show

John Bowman is an executive and personal development coach specializing in career change and acceleration. He has worked in the public and private sectors, in industries ranging from biotechnology to hospitality, and for companies he built himself from the ground up. Through his coaching practice, John helps people identify priorities, goals, and concrete action plans to move them forward. Learn more about ICF certified coach John Bowman at BHG-Coaching.com or connect with him on LinkedIn. Resources mentioned: - DISC assessment - Julie Johnson If you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show, let us know via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or at @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

Carolyn McDougall is an Occupational Therapist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and Lead for the hospital’s Transition Strategy – Employment Participation Pathways. Carolyn is passionate about the value of work and the importance of gaining work experiences from an early age. She coordinates employment programming for 80+ youth with disabilities annually. She is the Business Liaison for Holland Bloorview’s co-site host role for ProjectSEARCH Toronto. She has worked previously in health sector human resources, research and communications roles. Carolyn's research and community partnership interests relate to: participation in employment, transitions to adulthood, life skills, family involvement and systems coordination.  Resources mentioned: - youth: consider speaking with a guidance councillor at your highs school or with a career councillor at your college or university career centre, and check out Youth Jobs Canada; - individuals with diverse abilities: Autism Speaks, Discover Ability Network, Family Support Network for Employment, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital - Youth Employment Programs, MentorAbility Canada, and ProjectSEARCH Toronto; - all ages and backgrounds: connect with a local employment services provider in your area. Help the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital deliver life-changing programs for kids with diverse abilities and medical complexities: https://fundraise.capesforkids.ca/capes2021/ruthdanjoe If you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show, let us know via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or at @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

Today we have the pleasure of discussing career planning, product marketing and entrepreneurship with Kimberlee West. Kimberlee is a Senior Product Marketing Manager at a US based tech firm and the founders of Kids Swag, an eCommerce business that helps parents diversify their toy and accessory collection. Learn more about Kimberlee at KimberleeWest.com and check out KidsSwag.ca. Resources mentioned: (1) STAR interview response technique; and (2) Liz Ryan's career development resources.  If you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show, let us know via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

Gabriela Casineanu is an award-winning author whose journey of self-discovery saw her make a number of transitions along her career path: from engineering and a master of business administration to career coaching, writing, and teaching. She enjoys sharing tips and strategies that help introverts ace their job interviews and boost their careers, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Learn more about Gabriela at GabrielaCasineanu.com and take a look at her online learning platform for Introverts. Three books that were mentioned in this episode include: - Introverts: Leverage Your Strengths for an Effective Job Search by Gabriela Casineanu - Quiet Lessons for the Introvert's Soul by Gabriela Casineanu - Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain If you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show, let us know via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

Sandford Borins, Professor Emeritus of Strategic Managment at the University of Toronto, discusses his path to becoming a university professor, the academic research work he has done in the areas of public sector innovation and management narratives, the impact that a professor can have in the development of public policy, and why his teaching style was highly interactive. He also shares career planning insights that for aspiring academics.  Learn more about Professor Sandford Borins at www.SandfordBorins.com, where you can also subscribe to his weekly blog posts about politics, narrative, and my life experiences. If you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer or a guest you'd like to hear on The Career Planning Show, let us know via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

On today's episode we dive into how to find a good employer in your chosen profession within your geographical area, as well as how to find a good manager. We also provide two exercises: one to help you come up with your top 10 dream employers and the other to help you come up with your top 10 dream managers.  Resources: - glassdoor: Best Places to Work in Canada 2021 - Indeed: Top Rated Workplaces in Canada 2019 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and share it with a friend. Do you have any career planning questions you'd like to hear answered on The Career Planning Show? Submit them via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning-related resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

As you work to secure a suitable job and then climb the career ladder, you may face a recruiter, a human resources professional, or a hiring manager who treats you differently than they should simply based on your age. Alex Rascanu reflects on six ways to sidestep age discrimination during your job search process: (1) keep your skills current; (2) showcase on your resume the last 10 to 15 years of work experience only; (3) be ready to answer indirect questions about your age during the interview in case they come up; (4) be flexible with the level of seniority you're expecting especially if you're being offered a role with an employer that you'd like to work for over a long period of time; (5) stay positive and be persistent in submitting job applications; and (6) reach out to your network for introductions to employers you're applying to work for. Resources: - What I'm Grateful For At Age 35 blog post at Rascanu.com - Ageism in the Workplace study published by the American Society on Aging Do you have any career planning questions you'd like to hear answered on The Career Planning Show? Submit them via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning-related resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

Alex Goldstein shares his journey to becoming a certified protection professional and the owner of GV Group, a physical security and risk management consultancy firm. He walks us through the over 15 years of progressive experience servicing the Canadian public sec tor and private security industries, and reflects on the lessons he has gathered along the way. Learn more about Alex at MyGVSolutions.com and connect with him at LinkedIn.com/in/AlexanderGoldstein1. Do you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show? Submit it via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning-related resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

Michael Ash shares his journey to becoming an Integrated Strategy Director, the innovative ways in which he secured interviews and job offers, his experience in the Toronto and London's marketing industries, as well as career planning lessons and resources he has found helpful. Learn more about Michael at themichaelash.com or hear his latest thoughts at @TheMichaelAsh. Do you have a career planning question you'd like us to answer on The Career Planning Show? Submit it via Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow or @AlexRascanu. Access additional free career planning-related resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

3 career planning lessons: (1) get clear; (2) get connected; and (3) approach the job search and interview process with excellence. Questions or suggestions for The Career Planning Show? Let me know at alex@rascanu.com Access additional free career planning-related resources at Rascanu.com/Career.

Planning our careers well matters. The Career Planning Show interviews career planning leaders and individuals with fascinating careers. We learn how to align our career with our purpose and strengths, and how to find lasting joy.