Caffeinate Your Career: coffee and conversation with career & financial experts

Jan 14 2025 97 ep. 44 mins 3

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Each week Jason Hopper will host experts to discuss new job search, career, and financial tips to attain your goals over a cup of coffee. Grab your mug and tune in every Tuesday morning for these short, insightful chats!

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Phone Interview Tips

Jan 14 2025 32 mins

In the age of video, recruiters are still phone centric. You need to be ready for a call at all times. Join Jason Hopper and uncover phone interview tips! You'll learn telephone ettiquette, types of questions to ask, and tips for being ready at a moment's notice when the recruiter calls unexpectedly!

2025 Job Search Trends

Dec 17 2024 29 mins

Job search tactics will change from year to year. What will 2025 look like for job hunters? Join Jason Hopper & guest host Christina D. Taylor when they discuss job search trends for 2025! You'll learn what employers are expecting from candidates in the new year, what soft skills will be needed, and how AI will continue to play a role in job search.

Crazy Interview Questions

Nov 12 2024 36 mins

Have you ever had an interview where the recruiter asked an odd question? Like "How many basketballs can fit on a bus?" 🤷‍♂️ Wait! What...? Why did they ask that? Join Jason Hopper and guest host Sandi (Sandra) Knight, SPHR, MPM, ACC when they discuss crazy interview questions! You'll learn why recruiters ask these crazy questions, how to answer them, and how your answer

Ghost Jobs and Green Flags

Nov 05 2024 43 mins

Employers post a lot of jobs! Sometimes job boards are flooded with what seems to be a perfect match for you! But is that a real job? Should you even bother applying? Join Jason Hopper and guest host Sandi (Sandra) Knight, SPHR, MPM, ACC when they discuss ghost jobs, and green flags with job postings! You'll learn how to spot a fake job posting, red flags on job postings, and green

Impacts of AI in Job Search

Oct 29 2024 38 mins

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere these days! Including your job search! Join Jason Hopper and guest host Jim Warner when the discuss the impacts of AI in your job search. You'll learn some deeper tactics for the ATS, how AI helps recruiters, and why using ChatGPT may or may not be a good idea to write your resume.

Overcoming Adversity (Part II)

Oct 15 2024 38 mins

You're a success in your career, but the world around you does not make sense. How do you overcome adversity, and continue to thrive? Join Jason Hopper & special guest host Nelson Weil when they discuss how to turn potential disabilities into super powers! Nelson's inspiring story and career wins will leave you with a sense of hope!

Beating The Competition

Oct 08 2024 45 mins

Trying to land a new job is hard! There are a lot of talented people out there, and seems like not enough positions. Competition is fierce! So how do you beat out the competition, and get into interviews? Join Jason Hopper & guest host Jim Warner as they discuss how to move you ahead of your competitors! You'll learn tactics for tailoring your resume, leveraging your network, a

Remote Work vs Office Work

Oct 01 2024 35 mins

Since the pandemic ended, there has been quite the debate about remote work, and those that want to work from home. Join Jason Hopper & guest host Jim Warner when they discuss remote vs. work from home options. Learn the pros & cons of each, what employers are hiring remote, and what will the future of work look like in 2025.

Interview Mistakes

Sep 24 2024 45 mins

Scott Buttnick is back with Jason Hopper to talk about interview mistakes. Learn typical interview mistakes, and how to avoid them before you meet the recruiter and go to the next round!

Overcoming Adversity (Part I)

Sep 10 2024 34 mins

Job search is hard! But how do you become successful when you face challenges in your personal life? 🤔 Join Jason Hopper & guest host Irene Krasnoff, MBA when they discuss overcoming adversity in your job hunt! You will learn how to overcome challenges, how to create positive change, and tactics on breaking down obstacles!