Episodes

What happens when the career path you expected suddenly changes? In this episode, I talk with Amy Leighton of Career Resources LLC about the continuing impact of federal workforce reductions and what displaced government employees are discovering as they consider their next move. Amy explores the challenges of transitioning from federal employment, including translating specialized experience into language private-sector employers understand, narrowing a lengthy federal resume, and adjusting to...

Your career doesn’t always move in a straight line, and what success looks like to you can change along the way. In this episode, Kathleen Dohoney, Meredith Dinitz and Betsy Jewell explore 6 practical ways to build career momentum at any stage, from gaining clarity about what you want and strengthening professional relationships to refreshing your interview skills and preparing for future opportunities. We also discuss why career success doesn’t have to follow a traditional ladder, how your pri...

Knowing your strengths and value at work can be difficult at any career stage, whether you're just starting out or twenty years in. In this episode, Meredith Dinitz and Betsy Jewell share practical ways to identify what you bring to the table and explain it in a way that goes beyond your job title or a list of skills. Early in your career, how do you identify your strengths when you don't have much work experience? Betsy shares her concept of "proof of work," looking at what you've actually do...

What if the first step in choosing a career isn’t choosing a career at all? In this episode of the Career Intelligence Podcast, Betsy talks with Cora and Courtenay of Be You Media about why self-discovery should come before big decisions about college, majors, careers, and work. Too often, teens and young adults are asked, “What do you want to do?” before they’ve had the opportunity to understand who they are, what they’re naturally good at, what matters to them, and what kind of life they want...

Feeling like you're already behind when it comes to AI? You're not alone. While AI is transforming the job search, most professionals are still trying to figure out how to use it effectively without feeling overwhelmed. In this episode of the Career Intelligence Podcast, Kathleen Dohoney welcomes recruiting executive, talent leader, and career strategist Robin Reshwan for an insightful conversation that separates hype from reality. Robin shares what recruiters are actually looking for, how A...

Everyone is talking about AI. How to use AI. How AI is changing hiring. How AI is replacing jobs. But what if we've been asking the wrong question? In this episode of the Career Intelligence Podcast, Betsy Jewell sits down with Linda Liu, founder of LiftHer Career and creator of the Grad2Hire program, to explore why the future of work isn't just about technology. It's about becoming more human. We discuss why so many college students and recent graduates feel overwhelmed in today's job marke...

Why do some people get promoted while others are overlooked? Executive career strategist Laura Johnson pulls back the curtain on the hidden conversations behind promotions, the difference between mentors and sponsors, and what you can do right now to make sure your name is coming up in the rooms you are not in. In this episode you will learn: Why performance alone won't get you promoted and what actually drives advancement decisions The difference between a mentor and a sponsor and why it cha...

In this episode, recruiter-turned-Salary Coach John Gates, author of Act Your Wage, shares what 30 years on the employer's side of the negotiating table taught him about how candidates consistently leave money on the table. John explains why answering early salary questions with a range (not a number) is your most powerful move, how to understand total compensation beyond base salary, and what to do the moment an offer arrives (hint: don't say yes right away). You'll also learn how to ask the ...

Whether you're a recent graduate, returning to work after raising children, changing careers, interviewing after years with the same company, or concerned about being overqualified, this episode shares practical interview strategies to help you interview with confidence. Career coaches Meredith Dinitz and Kathleen Dohoney share the strategies they use with clients to navigate these situations, helping job seekers tell their story, address employer concerns, and connect their experience to what ...

Is your resume really being rejected by ATS software? Does AI actually help you get hired? Should your resume be one page or two? And what does today's hiring data tell us about how people are actually landing interviews? In this episode of the Career Intelligence Podcast, Betsy Jewell sits down with Sam Wright, Head of Career Strategy at Huntr, to separate fact from fiction using data from more than 140,000 job applications and over 25,000 active job searches. Together they discuss: • The bi...

How can college students prepare for careers in an AI-driven job market? Is a college major really that important? What do employers actually want from new graduates? In this episode, Betsy Jewell sits down with Dr. Amanda Pacheco, leadership educator at the University of Central Florida, to explore what career readiness looks like today and why experiential learning is becoming just as valuable as classroom learning. Together they discuss: Why internships, micro-internships, and project-based...

A toxic manager can do more than undermine your job satisfaction; they can impact your confidence, health, relationships, and long-term career success. Kathleen Dohoney speaks with Cathy Alfandre, career coach, resume writer, and author of Breaking Free from a Malignant Manager: Strategies to Reclaim Your Confidence & Career, about the realities of working for a malignant manager. Cathy shares the 7 most common types of toxic managers, the warning signs employees should recognize, and why so ma...

What if the career advice you've been following is actually holding you back? In this episode of the Career Intelligence Podcast, I sit down with Valerie Capers Workman, Chief Human Resources Officer at Empower Pharmacy, licensed attorney, and author of Quantum Progression: The Art and Science of Career Advancement in the Age of AI. Valerie has built her career across Wall Street, Capitol Hill, KPMG, Tesla, and Handshake, and she brings a perspective that challenges almost everything we think w...

What if the key to career confidence isn't learning more skills, but understanding how you're naturally wired? In this episode of the Career Intelligence Podcast, I sit down with Edson Barton of YouScience to explore why so many students and professionals feel uncertain about their future and what we can do about it. We discuss the difference between aptitudes, interests, and skills, why traditional career assessments often miss the mark, and how understanding your natural strengths can help y...

Through hands-on workshops and camps, Judaline Cassidy is introducing girls as young as six years old to careers in STEAM and skilled trades with her program, Tools & Tiaras. Tools & Tiaras is breaking stereotypes early by building confidence and creating real pathways into high-paying, in-demand careers. If we want to close workforce gaps, we need to start by expanding who we expose to these opportunities. We want to hear from you! Connect with us! Kathleen Dohoney celticcareerpros.com Linke...

In this episode, we share practical strategies for building career momentum during the summer months, even when hiring feels slower.

Career cushioning is one of the most talked about workplace trends right now, but many professionals are already doing it without even realizing there is a name for it. Scrolling job boards during your lunch break. Saving roles you are not sure you want. Updating your resume with no real intention of sending it anywhere. Sound familiar? In this episode of the Career Intelligence Podcast, Meredith Dinitz explores why so many professionals are quietly keeping their options open and what that rev...

AI can write a resume in seconds, but can it actually tell your story? In this episode, Kathleen Dohoney welcomes Denise Bitler of Pinnacle Executive Career Partners for a conversation to unpack the growing role of artificial intelligence in resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and career strategy. Denise’s philosophy, “The power of AI, guided by human expertise. Grounded by ethics,” sets the tone for a discussion focused on the smart use of technology in today’s job market. What are the bigg...

Is the “talent shortage” really about a lack of workers… or a lack of career pathways? In this episode of the Career Intelligence Podcast, Betsy Jewell sits down with workforce development expert and Forbes contributor Nick Wyman to discuss the future of work, skills-based hiring, modern apprenticeships, and why the traditional college-to-job pipeline is no longer working for many young adults. They explore: • Why so many college students and recent grads are struggling to get hired • The rise...

In this episode, Kathleen Dohoney and Meredith Dinitz offer 7 takeaways from the Career Thought Leaders Symposium held in San Diego. Pulled from conversations with recruiters, career leaders, and industry experts, this episode focuses on how the job market is evolving beneath the surface and what that means for how you position yourself. We walk through key patterns seen across industries, from how hiring decisions are being made to why many qualified candidates struggle to gain traction. This i...

What do you say when you feel stuck or overlooked at work and are not sure what to do next? In this episode of the Career Intelligence Podcast, Meredith Dinitz sits down with Justin Hale, keynote speaker, trainer, and coauthor of Crucial Accountability, to talk about the conversations many professionals tend to put off and how those missed conversations can quietly stall career growth. Together, they break down what it actually looks like to advocate for yourself at work, especially when you f...

Struggling to get experience when every job requires it? In this episode of the Career Intelligence Podcast, Betsy Jewell sits down with Jeffrey Moss, Founder and CEO of Parker Dewey, to break down the reality of today’s early career job market—and what students and recent grads can do about it. They discuss the growing gap between internship demand and supply, why traditional hiring signals like GPA and school no longer matter as much, and how micro-internships and project-based work are chan...

What truly matters to you is a question my guest, Brooke Erol, elaborates on in her book More Than a Paycheck. This timely and insightful conversation centers around her guide to navigating today’s rapidly shifting job market. What is the reality that many professionals are facing? Recent graduates struggling to land traditional roles, to seasoned professionals rethinking stability after repeated layoffs. Brooke introduces the idea that job security is no longer tied to a single employer and e...

What’s really happening in tech hiring in the age of AI? In this episode, Betsy Jewell sits down with Dice President Paul Farnsworth to break down the realities of today’s tech job market, from AI-driven hiring trends and ghost jobs to employer hesitation and increased competition. They explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping software development roles, what skills are actually in demand, and how candidates can stand out by demonstrating business impact, problem-solving, and proof of wo...