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

Apr 02 2025 102 ep. 44 mins 7
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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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Common Job Search Challenges

Apr 02 2025 49 mins  
There are often challenges to a job search. But you can overcome them!Join Jason Hopper with guest hosts Scott Butnick & Jim Warner when they discuss common job search challenges and how to beat them!You'll learn how to stand out from your competition, how to build confidence, and negotiate salary!

Explaining Gaps in Your Career

Apr 01 2025 43 mins  
Caffeinate Your Career!People are out of the workforce for many reasons, but do you know how to explain why? Join Jason Hopper & Ja'Net J. when they discuss how to explain gaps in your career.You'll learn valid reasons why people are out of the workforce, how to clarify on your resume, and how to talk about gaps in the interview.

How to Decode a Job Posting

Mar 11 2025 44 mins  
You'll need to apply to the job to get the interview. But how many people take time to read and understand the job posting before just jumping in and applying?Join Jason Hopper and guest host Scott Butnick when they discuss how to decode the job posting.You'll learn the different sections of a post, what key words are important, and even if this is a position you should app

Why a New Job Won't Solve Your Problems

Feb 18 2025 39 mins  
Sometimes people think, "If I can just get a new job, it's going to solve my problems!"Is it really though?Join Jason Hopper along with guest hosts Scott Butnick & Jim Warner when they discuss why a new job won't solve your problems! You'll learn about career clarity, the grass is greener fallacy, and possible solutions before switching positions.

Ways to Love Your Career

Feb 11 2025 41 mins  
Just in time for Valentine's Day...ways to love your career!JoinJason Hopper with guest hosts Scott Butnick & Jim Warner when they discuss ways to love your career!You'll learn how to celebrate wins, align your values, and reframe your mindset!

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.