How do you actually stand out in today’s hiring landscape? Learn why visibility, ethics, and strategy matter more than ever.

In this episode of Work Should Feel Good, I’m joined by Teegan Bartos, Founder & CEO of Jolt Your Career and creator of "Thought Leadership for Corporate Types." Teegan brings her signature no-nonsense Chicago style to unpack what really works in modern job searches.

We explore her journey from workforce development to launching her own business, why she walked away from traditional recruiting, and how she’s redefining ethical hiring practices. Teegan and I also dive into resume scanning tools like Jobscan and Teal, automated job applications (spoiler alert: ick), navigating board interviews, and the truth about what hiring managers actually care about.

If you’re tired of job search advice that feels outdated or impersonal, this is the episode for you.

⏳ Timestamps:
01:26 Meet Teegan Bartos
02:07 From workforce development to ethical recruiting
04:39 The 3 verticals of Jolt Your Career
08:02 Why working with hiring managers matters
13:37 The truth about resume scanning tools
18:36 Should you use auto-apply tech?
21:51 How recruiters and hiring systems really work
26:54 Board interviews and strategic storytelling
30:36 Aligning values with hiring decisions

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❌ Avoid these common job search mistakes → https://www.jobsearchmistakes.com
🚪 Wondering if it’s time to walk away? → https://www.isittimetowalk.com
💼 Work with me → https://www.dianaalt.com

📢 Connect with Teegan Bartos
🌐 Jolt Your Career → https://www.joltyourcareer.today/
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/teeganbartos/
📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/joltyourcareerwithteeganbartos
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/joltyourcareer/
📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/joltyourcareerwithteeganbartos/
💼 Work with Teegan → https://www.joltyourcareer.today/work-with-me

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From new manager pitfalls to mastering people skills, this episode is packed with truth and tools for leadership success.

Are we setting new managers up to fail? In this conversation with Eric Girard, Principal Learning Consultant and CEO of Girard Training Solutions, we dig into why so many companies promote people based on technical skills—then leave them stranded with no real leadership training. Eric shares stories from his own rocky leadership start, insights from his book Lead Like a Pro, and actionable strategies to help both new and seasoned managers thrive.

We explore the nuances of coaching, coalition building vs. consensus building, and how asking good questions (not showing flashy slides) is key to landing clients and building trust. If you’re in leadership, want to be, or are coaching others who are, this is a must-watch.

⏳ Timestamps:
01:21 Why woo-woo leadership training gave Eric the willies
04:00 What UN peacemaking taught him about managing conflict
06:50 Consensus vs. coalition building in corporate life
10:06 How Eric handled a high-stakes client pitch without a slide deck
13:00 The wrong (and right) way to promote new managers
16:20 What makes someone truly ready for leadership
20:30 Eric’s personal leadership failure—and how he recovered
24:00 Signs it’s time to walk away from a toxic job
27:40 The power of coaching for new managers
30:10 Why customizing leadership training should never be free

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🔥 Subscribe for future episodes → https://www.youtube.com/@dianaalt
📖 Grab my Resume Don’ts Guide → https://www.dianaalt.com/resumedonts
❌ Avoid these common job search mistakes → https://www.jobsearchmistakes.com
🚪 Wondering if it’s time to walk away? → https://www.isittimetowalk.com
💼 Work with me → https://www.dianaalt.com

📢 Connect with Eric Girard
🌐 Girard Training Solutions → http://www.girardtrainingsolutions.com
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericpgirard/
📲 Follow Eric on Social Media:
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Ditch the forms. Embrace your story. Learn why your career narrative matters more than ever.

What separates a good resume from a great one? In this episode of Work Should Feel Good, Diana sits down with Virginia Franco, founder of Virginia Franco Resumes and a leader in the resume writing world, to unpack what makes compelling career collateral and why storytelling is the real game-changer.

Virginia shares how her unique background in journalism and social work helps her extract powerful stories from clients, why she refuses to use forms, and the real difference between a $250 resume and a $2,000 one. You'll also hear how she built a thriving business that supports her lifestyle — including how she took six weeks off each summer and still stayed booked out.

If you're thinking about a career pivot, launching your own service-based business, or just want to better understand how to market yourself, this episode is packed with gold.

⏳ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:20 Meet Virginia Franco
02:45 How journalism and social work shaped her resume writing superpowers
04:08 Why Virginia never uses intake forms
06:04 The origin of her resume writing business
09:07 Pricing her first clients — and how that evolved
13:48 Building a business around her lifestyle (and taking summers off!)
18:04 What sets premium resume services apart from low-cost options
23:03 Career storytelling and strategic pivots
24:27 How people read resumes — and why that matters

💡 Take action
🔥 Subscribe for future episodes → https://www.youtube.com/@dianaalt
📖 Grab my Resume Don’ts Guide → https://www.dianaalt.com/resumedonts
❌ Avoid these common job search mistakes → https://www.jobsearchmistakes.com
🚪 Wondering if it’s time to walk away? → https://www.isittimetowalk.com
💼 Work with me → https://www.dianaalt.com

📢 Connect with Virginia Franco
🌐 Virginia Franco Resumes → https://www.virginiafrancoresumes.com/
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiafrancoresumewriter/
📲 Follow Virginia on Social Media:
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@resumestoryteller
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaFrancoResume/
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