In this episode Karen sits down with Susan Byrne, director of headhunting at Hire Headhunter, and a beacon of wisdom in career coaching and counseling.
Today, we're unpacking the seismic shift towards remote opportunities and the multi-faceted approach needed for successful career transitions. Susan brings her personal journey from a blue-collar upbringing to the pinnacle of career strategy, shedding light on the critical need for long-term career planning, especially in a remote work context.
We discuss how candidates can navigate the job market with a flexible mindset about salary and how to use every conversation as a stepping stone towards success. We'll also dig into why aligning one's skills and goals with the market is paramount, and tackle the challenges faced when transitioning from entrepreneurship to being an employee.
Susan and I uncover the realities of executive career management, contrasting it with traditional recruiting, and we break down the drawbacks of standard outplacement services. Our conversation goes beyond just landing the next job but strategizes on future growth and trajectories, empowering you, the listeners, to not just adapt but thrive in the evolving job market.
In this era of remote work, we highlight how crucial it is to refine your narrative and prep for interviews with the diligence of an athlete training for the Olympics. From verbal articulation to the nuances of video interview setups, Susan and I leave no stone unturned, offering you actionable advice to launch you confidently into your next career chapter.
Born and raised in the hardworking blue-collar environment of Southeast Detroit, Susan Byrne's early life was framed by the fervent labor of her parents. Her father dedicated countless hours in a demanding job, enduring physical tolls to ensure the family's financial stability, while her mother juggled the full weight of caregiving and maintaining the household. Despite the lack of emphasis on higher education in her community, Susan harbored a tenacious dream to break the mold.
Determined to transcend the expectations set by her public school upbringing, Susan became a beacon of ambition. She held onto the conviction that a successful career and college education were not just fantasies, but achievable realities. Driven by the example set by her parents' relentless work ethic, Susan committed herself to chart a course that would lead her towards her professional aspirations.
00:00 Today's show features headhunting director and coaching.
04:01 Remote native requires higher paying, skilled roles.
06:40 Transitioning to remote work may mean career change, confidence and interview preparation are crucial.
12:34 Adjust lighting, positioning, and camera focus for interviews.
13:14 Deeper dive into behavioral interview process. Practice, revise, articulate, mock interviews.
18:16 Emphasizing the need for thorough data collection.
22:09 Job market: good demand, uncertain supply, cycle.
22:55 Client age impacts financial planning and strategies.
27:07 Discussing issues around executive career management and scams.
31:31 Investment in coaching and consulting is crucial.
33:58 Vetting process ensures successful client campaigns.
37:36 Entrepreneurs stick to scaling income, not jobs.
