I have a fair idea about how LinkedIn works, but expert Karen Tisdell takes that knowledge to the next level.

Karen comes from a recruitment background and was an early convert to LinkedIn, going on to base a successful business around it.

She now earns a living as a LinkedIn profile writer, trainer and speaker. Who better to give the low down on how to use this platform to find a job?

If you are on the hunt for work add this interview to your 'must listen' list, and have a notebook at hand for all of the detailed tips and tricks.

Connect with Karen here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karentisdell/

https://www.facebook.com/KarenTisdellLinkedIn

Finally, to hear some uplifting tunes while we work this thing out, visit the JTJQ2020 Spotify playlist. Each guest has kindly contributed a song.

I'd love to get your feedback and interview suggestions for Joining the Job Queue. Contact me at joiningthejobqueue@gmail.com.

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This latest episode features Qantas pilot turned small business owner Matt Harper, and a very honest conversation about the challenges he faced trying to find a job when the airline industry had been grounded.

What do you do when you can't work in a job you have dreamt about and worked hard to get into since you were a kid, and no-one is willing to see you working as anything else?

This is a story about transferable skills, backing yourself and falling back on those traits of determination that got Matt to the pinnacle of his career in the first place.

We also talk about the importance of a support crew and exercise, with some tips for other jobseekers and employers.

To support Matt and David and their families, visit their business https://automatehome.com.au/

If you are an employer and want to register for the job matching initiative with Qantas contact TalentAcquisitionCampaign@qantas.com.au

Finally, to hear some uplifting tunes while we work this thing out, visit the JTJQ2020 Spotify playlist. Each guest has kindly contributed a song.

I'd love to get your feedback and interview suggestions for Joining the Job Queue. Contact me at joiningthejobqueue@gmail.com.

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In this episode of Joining the Job Queue I chat to nutritionist and life coach Sonya Reynolds.

Sonya explains why eating well is critical to maintaining well-being and managing stress while we're on the hunt for work. We talk about the key foods we should - and shouldn't - be eating and yes, we are allowed to have some chocolate!

We also talk about shopping on a reduced budget, self care and vitamin supplements. And, she shares one of her easy and healthy recipes with us (see below).

Macadamia Strawberry Smoothie (serves one)

Ingredients

1⁄2 cup Coconut Water

1⁄2 cup Coconut Milk

1⁄2 Avocado
1⁄2 cup of Strawberries

5 Macadamia Nuts

Handful of Ice

Put all the ingredients into a blender and blitz! Yum.

For more information about Sonya or to get in touch, you can find her at https://www.studio-you.com.au/

To hear some uplifting tunes while we work this thing out, visit the JTJQ2020 Spotify playlist. Each guest has kindly contributed a song.

I'd love to get your feedback and interview suggestions for Joining the Job Queue. Contact me at joiningthejobqueue@gmail.com.

Acknowledgement: This image is designed by Freepik at www.freepik.com