Job search tactics are going to change from year to year.
What can you expect to see in 2026?
Join Jason Hopper when he discusses job search trends for 2026!
You'll learn how to showcase skills, what industries are most competitive, and why employee value proposition matters.
AI is changing how employers are interviewing.
You may wonder, how do I best work with AI to succeed in my interview?
Join Jason Hopper and guest host Scott Butnick when they discuss how companies us AI in the interview process, and how you can best position yourself to be successful in an AI interview!
You'll learn how AI is gamifying the interview, AI generated scoring rubrics, and optimizing an AI video interview.
So you got the offer!! Yay!
But the salary they came back with was lower than you expected. Boo!
How do you ask for more money?
Join Jason Hopper and guest host Scott Butnick when they discuss salary negotiation.
You'll learn how to show your value, how to arrive at a base salary, and when do you bring up the final offer?
Our final episode in our Recruiter Series!
On the job hunt, you are going to be working with a recruiter.
Join Jason Hopper and guest host Scott Butnick when they discuss how to work with a recruiter!
You'll learn how to be responsive, how to accept feedback, and how the recruiter can be your best ally in your job search.
We're back with part 2 of our Recruiter series!
Sometimes relationships are cloudy, and you're not sure what to expect.
This happens with job search as well.
Join Jason Hopper & guest host Scott Butnick when they discuss what to expect from a recruiter!
You'll learn how recruiters match candidates to jobs, why they should be prepping you, and what goes on during the offer stage of the process.
We're excited to kick off our 3 part Recruiter series!
Do you wonder what recruiters do all day?
How do they find candidates?
Or even choose which ones to call?
Do they even know the role they're working on?
Join Jason Hopper & guest host Scott Butnick when they discuss a day in the life of a recruiter!
You'll learn insight to how recruiters work, how busy they are, and why they ask so many questions!
Job search is a mindset game!
And there will be slow times.
So things have cooled off, now what?
Join Jason Hopper when he discusses how to stay motivated when your job search is slow.
You'll learn techniques to stay positive, how to gain other's trust, and where to continue to network during down times.
4 million people graduate college each year.
That is a lot of people entering the workforce!
But job search is hard, and recent grads are finding it more and more difficult to land jobs!
Join Jason Hopper and guest host JFS Sr. Director of Stability & Supportive Services Jill Tokumoto, Ph.D.. when they discuss why college grads are unemployed.
You'll learn how to beat your competition, why AI is eliminating jobs, and how to position yourself as the best candidate.
AI is not going away.
But are entry level jobs?
Join Jason Hopper & guest host Veteran Career Specialist Sean Sweeden, CDR when they discuss how to get an entry level job when AI is eliminating them.
You'll learn AI resistant roles, how to gain experience in your field, and tactics for building a portfolio.
Lay offs seem to keep coming, and coming, and coming!
What happens if you get laid off? What's next?
Join me and guest host Veteran Career Specialist Sean Sweeden, CDR when we discuss how to navigate a lay off.
You'll learn how to expand your network, how to study your finances, and how to reframe the experience positively.
When it comes to your job search, you need to know the facts.
Labor market data can help you prepare your job search process.
I discuss how labor market information can affect your job search.
You'll learn how to determine salary expectations, how data shows job market competition, and how to use the data to determine a long term career.
Scammers are out there trying to steal your identity and money.
It's important to be vigilant, and not let them take advantage of your kind nature!
Join Jason Hopper & guest host JFS Financial Coach Brenda Butnick when they discuss scams and financial fraud.
You'll learn how to recognize scammer's tricks, different types of scams they pull, and what to do if you fall for a scam!
Job search is hard.
Especially if you are 55 years old or older.
Join Jason Hopper and JFS Senior Director of Career & Financial Services Jill Tokumoto, Ph.D. when they talk tips for experience rich job seekers.
You'll learn how to leverage your experience, networking skills, and overcoming age bias.
Job search is hard.
And it can be daunting if you are considering changing careers!
Join Jason Hopper and guest host career & financial coach Ronda Robinson when they discuss how to sucessfully pivot in your career!
You'll learn how to create your narrative, tactics for networking, and how to overcome fear of change
It's important to be visible in your job search.
Who knows you, and what your next career move isgoing to be?
Creating content on LinkedIn is key in building your brand, and being visible.
Jason breaks down types of content to post on LinkedIn.
You'll learn how to day trade attention, what to post, and understanding the algorithms on LinkedIn.
Job search trends are going to change from year to year.
That includes interviewing techniques.
Guest host JFS Sr. HR Director Ashley Leonard, MBA, SHRM-CP and Jason spit 🔥 discussing interviewing tips for 2025!
You will learn new techniques for understanding AI screening, what strategic questions to ask, and how to close!
Your team may be awesome, but sometimes personalities clash. Or do not quite gel. Or maybe we just need to talk it out!
You got conflict!
Guest host JFS Sr HR Director and Jason Hopper discuss how to resolve conflict on teams!
You'll learn how to address issues, clarify root causes, and how to become an active listener.
During the interview, you will be asked, "Do you have any questions for me?"
This is your chance to dig, and uncover pieces of the position the interviewer may not have spoken about yet.
But....there are some questions the recruiter will not have an answer to because it's not their job to know the ins & outs of the position.
Join Jason Hopper & guest host JFS HR Director Ashley Leonard, MBA, SHRM-CP when they discuss questions to ask recruiters vs. hiring managers.
You'll learn interview dynamics, specific questions to ask, and how does everyone feel about the company culture.
People will often ask for feedback.
Did you know that feedback is a gift?
Join Jason Hopper and JFS HR Director Ashley Leonard, MBA, SHRM-CP when they discuss why feedback is a gift!
You'll learn performance clarity, how to strengthen relationships, and how feedback drives innovation!
If you are on the job hunt, you need to understand that you are the product.
Do you know how to effectively sell yourself?
Jason Hopper and guest host Jeff Klein discuss how to create an effective elevator pitch.
You'll learn the value you can bring to an employer, what networking actually is, and how to network your way into your next job!