Get Yourself The Job

Jennifer Hill interviews Michael John Derricott, founder of Makeovers that Matter, and finds out what inspired him to create the organization that helps women Veterans get back to work. In addition, three very special women Veterans join the show, Olivia, Melissa and Jeanette, and share what the Mindset program has done for them and how it has helped empower them to find their true passion and help other Veterans. Olivia shares that she is now in a role with the Salvation Army that helps Veterans get back to work. If you are an employer who is looking to hire a Veteran, please contact Olivia Chavez at oliviac.vap@gmail.com Bio: Michael John (M.J.) Derricott How many Hollywood hairstylists are there in Los Angeles? No one like Michael John (M.J.) Derricott, who is dedicating his life to his Makeovers That Matter. No stranger to the idea of “giving back”, it was while spending his Tuesdays styling hair for residents of Gettlove, an organization that provides permanent supportive housing to the homeless i

Jennifer Hill interviews Joey Primiani about visualizing, manifesting and becoming your perfect self. Through a technique called "Future Talking", he's accredited much of his achievements and success to a few simple mental tips and techniques to get what you want. He's worked at Google at the age of 18, started several very successful Silicon Valley startups which landed him on this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 2016 list. Joey shares his secrets to success and offers excellent tools, resources and books for listeners who want to make their dreams a reality. Joey Primiani is an inventor, designer, entrepreneur and digital artist. Passionate and creative, his designs have been called “ingenious” by Fast Company, “charming ... incredibly unique” by Mashable, and “simple and brilliant” by TechCrunch. Named to Forbes list 2016's 30 Under 30 and Business Insider’s 25 Under 25 Hot Young Stars in Silicon Valley Tech. He is currently the CEO of Superfuture Labs, a mobile startup studio in downtown Palo

Jennifer Hill asks Mary Jo Lorei about the secrets to owning your feminine and masculine energy in business. Mary Jo offers insights on how a person can be in the flow of utilizing their energy for greater workability, vitality and happiness both personally and professionally. After over 30 years behind a stylist chair, Mary Jo Lorei learned to be a professional listener. She then leveraged that experience into becoming a recognized Leadership Trainer, leading workshops around the globe that support individuals in achieving their personal best. As a GRACE trainer, Mary Jo works with women to come home to themselves, and to have a working mind, body, and spirit connection and integration. She has been trained by global transformational trainers and has completed multiple intensive facilitator and coaching programs, as well as pursuing personal studies in anthropology and theology.

Guest host, Alyson Garrido, is an experienced Career Coach with a passion for helping people find a job they love. She works with her clients to identify their strengths and create a strategy for a successful job search. Tom Henschel has been an executive coach for more than 20 years. His expertise is helping people present themselves effectively and achieve The Look & Sound of Leadership. That also happens to be the title of his popular podcast. Coaching is Tom’s second career. He began his professional life as an actor in theatre and television. He was one of the first graduates from the Drama Division of The Juilliard School, so he went through a major career transition of his own. Alyson and Tom discuss strategies to present yourself effectively in a job interview. The show covers the interview process from start to finish, including tools to remain present, create effective stories and send impactful follow up.

Jennifer Hill talks to Larry Braman, top Career Coach and former Actor, about how job seekers can use various acting techniques to set the stage for their success in an interview. Larry gives helpful tips on creating confidence, utilizing strong body language, making that connection with the person who you are meeting with and landing your dream role. Larry also offers guidance on how to be effective at Skype interviews as well. Larry Braman is president and founder of Global Career Consulting & Placement and Career University, an online platform of live and on-demand job landing, career advancing webinars. He helps people find and create more fulfilling, productive careers—both nationally and internationally. Drawing from his extensive experience in business and as a professional writer and actor, Larry enables his clients to rise above their competition by powerfully presenting and marketing themselves--in person and in writing. With a reputation as a highly motivating and engaging presenter, Larry has de

Jennifer Hill interviews Kerry Dolan about how we can transform the way women work. Jennifer asks Kerry about her company OptIn and how Kerry’s company helps mothers get back to work after taking time off to raise children. Kerry offers helpful insights on how moms can get back to work and discusses the resources that her company provides to empower moms in getting back to work. Kerry is a mother of three and a visionary. She launched her career in New York City with a start-up in videoconference technology, which led her to set up and integrate the first ever satellite video conferencing system in the world. In 2004, with twin girls on the horizon, Kerry made the decision to opt out of her career temporarily to care for her family. When her husband’s job called for a move from Los Angeles to Annapolis, she was there to support it. Four years later, after twins and husband and another baby, she found herself missing the kind of fulfillment she had when she had her own career. In 2009, Kerry got back to work

Jennifer Hill speaks with top Business & Executive Coach, Julien Adler, about how to move up the corporate ladder through a shift in perspective and the re-training one's skills. Julien offers suggestions on how to reframe one's point of view and develop leadership skills that can give job seekers access to landing upper level management positions. Julien Adler is an international executive coach and leadership trainer based in Silicon Valley. He is highly sought after for his unique approach to propelling his clients to success through a combination of organizational development, communication, business skills training and behavioral modification. An entrepreneur himself since he resold candy for a profit at summer camp, Julien provides his clients with real-world business support learned from his being an owner/operator of several organizations, including a painting company, to a software firm, an IT company to an Angel Investment firm. Julien also draws on several modalities — including psychology, conve

Jennifer Hill asks highly regarded Legal Office Administrator and HR professional, Wendy Sweet: "What do you do if you wind up in a job that is not the right fit for you?" Wendy also offers insights on how to handle tricky situations such as being fired or having a misdemeanor on your record. Wendy provides great advice on the best ways to handle these sensitive matters and shares when the most appropriate time is to broach the subject in the interview process. Wendy Sweet has close to twenty years of experience running law firms in the Southern California area. She has a Masters in Psychology, in addition to a Bachelors in Business Management from University of Phoenix. Wendy has spent most of her career training, developing and guiding her diverse teams to success in the legal market. In 2005, Wendy joined Jackson Lewis’ Los Angeles office and helped them open the firm’s first Orange County, San Diego and Napa Valley offices. Wendy is highly regarded in the legal community as an expert in the field of hu

Jennifer Hill talks to bestselling author and human resources executive, Paul Falcone, about his book "96 Great Interview Questions to Ask Before You Hire", as well as another book he co-authored entitled "Boots to Loafers: Finding Your New True North" about how to transition from the military into the private sector. Paul Falcone is a human resources executive in San Diego and has held senior-level positions with Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, and Time Warner. He is a former contingency recruiter and also worked in private equity, where he placed C-level candidates (CEOs, CFOs, and COOs) for newly acquired portfolio companies. He is a long-term contributor to HR Magazine and an instructor in the UCLA Extension School of Business and Management as well as a top-rated presenter and lecturer.

Experienced Human Resources professional, Sharon O’Donnell and top recruiter, Jennifer Hill, discuss how to negotiate your salary when you get a job offer. Jennifer and Sharon also discuss how to keep your job and get promoted once you are hired, as well as the best way to negotiate a raise in this market. Sharon O’Donnell is an experienced Human Resources professional who started her Los Angeles career in the Legal Department at HBO. She transitioned into an HR Manager role with a well-known California law firm and eventually became Vice President of Human Resources at a growing national real estate development company based in Beverly Hills, CA. Currently she manages the California HR Department of an international animation studio based in Hollywood with more than 300 employees at studios in Los Angeles, New York and Canada. For the past 16 years, Sharon has been on a mission to help companies and employees thrive by learning to balance company and individual goals. She takes a consultative approach