Episodes

One on one interview conducted by David Hart of Elizabeth Hart. This is the first of a two part segment where the podcast hosts interview each other and discuss their career journey along with their perspective on Created for Work.

Full introduction of Created for Work Narrated by Pastor Todd Cravens.

This episode introduces Created for. Work. Created for Work is a podcast co-hosted by David and Elizabeth Hart and explores practical topics in the workplace through a biblical world view. Topics such as leadership, calling, purpose and what it truly means to reflect God's image through our work.

This is the trailer for the newest segment of Pivot Point, Created for Work. The trailer will detail what the new segment will be about and who will benefit from listening.

It' been a few year since I recorded a podcast. I didn't want to record a new podcast until I felt passionate about what I was taking about again. I found that passion again, by studying the Theology of Work (http://theologyofwork.org) articles and videos. Through my research and speaking with others who have relied on their faith when job seeking got hard, Created for Work was born. I hope you this episode give you hope and will help you see how your work - whether you are in the C-Suite, a m...

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This episode goes behind the scenes at the Tailored for Success, Inc., Career Closet. Tailored for Success, Inc., has Career Closets for women and men. The Career Closets are located within MassHire Metro North Career Center locations in Woburn (800 West Cummings Park, Suite 6400) and Cambridge (186 Alewife Brook Parkway, 3rd Floor). Job seekers can come to look around our make an appointment for styling by emailing: info@tailoredforsuccess.org. Behind the Scenes - Career Closet starts at 00:...

In this episode, you will get 10 tips to prepare for your next interview.

Advice from an HR professional on how to answer - Tell me about yourself?

Welcome to Pivot Point, Success is a Journey. Pivot Point is a podcast of Tailored for Success, Inc., a nonprofit organization that seeks to empower job seekers to achieve economic self-sufficiency. The goals of this podcast are to provide listeners with stories of individuals who have made life changing pivots leading to personal and professional success and to provide practical career and personal development strategies.

“Tell me about yourself?” Job seekers are asked this at almost every interview they are participating in. It’s also one of those questions where job seekers tend to get nervous about. Listen to a conversation that discusses what’s behind the question and tips on how to answer it. This podcast is with a human resources manager who gives advice on how to answer and why interviewers who ask this question are not experienced in interviewing. Our guest also talks in depth about how an interview is an opportunity to tell the interviewer about their knowledge, skills and abilities. Take aways: 1.     When answering the question – tell me about yourself – don’t go into your life history. 2.     Ask the interviewer how they got their job. 3.     Have a list of questions prepared to ask the interviewer. 4.     Make sure the interviewer is selling the company, not just the role. 5.     Remember that an interview is a two-way conversation

Jeff Dean has a story to tell about being a seasoned professional who found himself in job search through no fault of his own. In this episode, you will hear ways to navigate through the waters of being labeled "over qualified" which is a euphemism for age bias to using your skills and persistence to find a better quality of life. Take Aways: - Participate (not just join) job seeker groups - Networking is key, and more productive than ever before - Use time wisely and consider volunteering ...

It's 2024 and time to set goals! This year, I thought I'd talk about setting career related goals. So for the next five weeks, I'll discuss the following career goals: 1. Establish Processes* 2. Be Intentional 3. Focus on Closing Skill Gaps 4. Develop a Growth Mindset 5. Use Labor Market Data to Inform your Job Search *Reference: Atomic Habits, Tiny Changes Remarkable Results; Author - James Clear

Listen to a person who embodies our podcast tagline - Success is a Journey. David D'arcangelo, Managing Director of Arc Angel Communications, former Commissioner for the Massachusetts Commission of the Blind, candidate for Republican Secretary of State, and and former Malden City Councilor at Large talks about his career journey. Here about how he started working in government, moved to the private sector and then returned to his calling in public sector service. In this interview, you will hea...

In this podcast, I review the top 10 soft skills desired by employers today. According to Peggy Clause the author of the book Soft Skills, "Soft skills get little respect but they will make or break your career". The top 10 soft skills are: (1) Work ethic - the commitment, discipline and dedication one demonstrates toward their work or responsibilities; (2) time management - the ability too effectively prioritize time to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines; (3) Communication - communicating eff...

Everyone seems to be talking about the new artificial intelligence - ChatGPT. ChatGPT is OpenAI which is short for Open Artificial Intelligence. In essence it is an artificial intelligence research organization founded in December 2015 by Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever, Wojciech Zaremba, and several other prominent figures in the field of AI. OpenAI's mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. In this coffee break episode, I w...

This podcast will discuss several aspects of the power and influence of mothers: (1) the power mothers have on their families and communities, (2) the importance of self-care for mothers, how mothers overcome challenges and how mothers empower the next generation.

Happy New Year! 2023 is predicted to be a good year for job seekers, career changers and employees in general. Stay up to date on what employers want in candidates by listening to this week's Coffee Break. For more information on the topics discussed in today's podcast: 1. Bureau of Labor Statistics December 2022 Jobs Report - https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm 2. Strumpf Associates Center for Strategic Change - https://www.strumpfassociates.com/2023/01/05/lunch-with-lori-2022-12-...

Is there a job seeker in your life that you want to support during the difficult holiday time? Are you a job seeker looking to give people ideas of what to buy you for Christmas that will help in your job search? Then consider these 12 ideas for gifts for job seekers. Info for some of the items mentioned in this podcast: 1. Tailored for Success Career Closet - https://www.tailoredforsuccess.org/career-closet 2. LinkedIn Premimum - www.premimum.linkedin.com; comes with a one month free trial 3...

The holidays can be difficult for job seekers. To help them and at the same time show your support for their situation, I wanted to focus this week's coffee break around what to give the job seeker in your life. Over the next 12 days, I will provide some ideas to consider. Today is Day 1 and the focus is on Professional Interview Attire. Sustainable retailers mentioned: ThredUp - www.thredup.com Savers - www.savers.com Tailored for Success Career Closet - https://www.tailoredforsuccess.org/c...

Having an internship is an opportunity to learn about a company, network and gain new skills. This podcast is a light hearted interview with Asiah Wotring who was the Legislative Intern for the Department of Children and Families in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Hear how Asiah obtained this amazing internship, what duties she had and what work she produced as a result. The inspiration for this podcast came from our Coffee Break: Internship Tips. A recording is available on our YouTube Chan...

Transcript: Since founding Tailored for Success, my motto has been “Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day”, but “teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime”. Which is why I really like the book, I’m reviewing today – Get Hired Now by Ian Siegal, CEO of Zip Recruiter. This book teaches the job seeker to fish metaphorically in the job market. Although it is a thin book – less than 200 pages, it’s not a book with “5 latest tips to get job” or a book with hundreds of pages that take you thr...

Getting ready to start an internship or almost finished with one? Learn what you need to do to make the most out of the experience. For additional information on the subject: 1. Indeed- https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/starting-new-job/internship-tips 2. Workitdaily - https://www.workitdaily.com/how-to-be-good-intern/2-walk-in-like-you-have-something-to-lose 3. YouTube (The Intern Queen) - https://youtu.be/VNSe2kcqO9w

I am starting off my Coffee Break book reviews with the only one that still ranks #1 in the career development world. What Color is Your Parachute? is the "bible" of how to pursue a career that fits your passions, interests, skills and background. First published in 1970, What Color is Your Parachute? is the go to book for anyone seeking employment, returning after a lay off or trying to advance within a career. Written by Richard N. Bolles who sadly passed away in 2017 after a lifetime of serv...