Career Warrior Podcast

#405) Apple Store Creator Ron Johnson on Retail, Human Connection, and Your Job Search

GET THE BOOK, SHOP DIFFERENT: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/shop-different-ron-johnsonzander-nethercutt?variant=44771032498210 What if the biggest career advant

#403) Young Professional? Here's How to Get Hired in 2026 | Scott Stirrett

In today’s job market, young professionals are facing a new level of uncertainty. Unemployment among recent graduates is rising, AI is changing white-collar jobs, and get

#402) Personal Branding for People Who Hate Self-Promotion | Vanessa Errecarte

Personal branding, self-promotion, getting noticed. If those phrases make you uncomfortable, you are not alone. Self-promotion is often feels strange, possibly because of

#401) ‘Stability’ No Longer Exists | Build a Mission-Driven Career | Arun Gupta

Careers were once built for a stable world, but today’s tech disruption and economic pressures call for a new level of resilience. Job seekers of all levels now seek care

#400) The Latest Jobs Report | A LinkedIn Formula That Works

Wanna connect on LinkedIn?: www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw Want a free resume critique?: www.letseatgrandma.com April and May delivered strong hiring numbers

#399) How to Stand Out on Your Resume (Without Lying)

Should you lie on your resume to get ahead? Spend five minutes on Reddit and you’ll see it everywhere: people asking if they should inflate numbers, fake certifications,

#398) Answering Reddit's Biggest Resume Questions (AI, ATS, Resume Lies & More)

-Should you ever lie on your resume? -Do ATS systems really require you to tailor your resume for every application? -Should you include a headshot, use colors, or list

#397) 4,000 Cisco Layoffs? Job Market News & How to Adapt Your Resume in 2026

In this episode, we break down the latest job market news shaping the Summer 2026 hiring landscape. Cisco recently announced 4,000 layoffs while shifting toward AI-driven

#396) From Burnout to Joy at Work: Why Stress Isn’t a Success Strategy (with Amy Leneker)

Burnout is often treated like a badge of honor—but what if constant stress is actually sabotaging your performance? In this episode of the Career Warrior Podcast, Chris

#395) Stand Out in a Sea of AI Resumes

AI resume builders are everywhere. And while they promise the “perfect resume in 2 minutes,” something interesting is happening in the job market: resumes are starting to

#394) Your Job Search: Effort Doesn’t Guarantee Results | Fix Your Mentality First | Diana Pagano

Your Job Search: Effort Doesn’t Guarantee Results | Fix Your Mentality First When ambitious professionals hit a plateau, the instinct is simple: work harder. Add more ho

#393) Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office | An Interview with Dr. Lois Frankel

This episode is for our Career Warrior Women. Since 2004, Dr. Lois P. Frankel’s New York Times bestseller has been an essential resource for women seeking advice and empo

#392) How to Use AI Responsibly In Your Job Search: 6 Techniques

AI is everywhere in the job search—and it’s being marketed like crazy. But if you’ve tried using it, you know the truth: it’s confusing, overwhelming, and easy to misuse.

#391) Lessons from 250,000 Trained Leaders | Ashley Herd, Former McKinsey Head of HR

Most leaders strive for this praise but are thrown into the deep end - responsible for up to 260 meetings a year and expected to know how to motivate teams, navigate toug

#390) Why Your Resume Isn’t Getting Interviews Anymore | Top Mistakes in 2026

AI tools are everywhere. Resume templates are getting longer. Applications are easier than ever to submit. And yet—fewer people are getting interviews. In this episode o

#389) 5 Ways to Hit the Ground Running in 2026

As we kick off a new year, it’s not enough to hope things get better at work—you need a plan. In this episode, we break down 5 practical ways to hit the ground running,

#388) How to Stop Settling and Finally Choose Work You Want | George Appling

Are you feeling stuck, overworked, or like your career is moving without intention? In this episode, I sit down with George Appling, author of Don’t Settle: A Pick-Your-P

#387) Why the End of the Year Is One of the Best Times to Get Hired | Dr. Eric Woodard

This is the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our goal is not only to help you land your dream job but to help you live your best life! Today we’re going t

#386) How to Write a Resume for ATS in 2026: AI’s Sweeping Changes and What Still Matters

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are evolving fast — and job seekers need to keep up. In this episode, Chris Villanueva, CEO of Let’s Eat, Grandma Resume Service, breaks

#385) This is How AI is Changing the Job Search Game

AI is changing the job search game — fast. Layoffs are making headlines, recruiters are turning to automation, and job seekers are using ChatGPT to generate resumes and c