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Careering with Cameron

Careering with Cameron

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Welcome to the Careering with Cameron podcast, your home for all things career strategy and job search success! Hosted by Kevin Cameron, this is the safe place for you to ask all the "dumb questions" about finding a job. What to Expect: Are you finishing college or graduate school and just starting your career? Are you a bright, data-driven individual in a STEM field (Science, Tech, Engineering, or Math) who may struggle with people skills? If you're wondering "what's next," you are in the right place. Kevin's goal is to give you a clear, step-by-step roadmap for your career journey. We'll walk through the often-confusing process of finding a job so you can feel ready and empowered. The ultimate goal is not just to apply for positions, but to find meaningful work that aligns with your passion. Meet Your Host: Kevin Cameron brings over 20 years of experience as a recruiter and is an ICF-certified professional coach. Having been "on the other side of the desk" for two decades, he's bringing the inside scoop to help you: Think like a recruiter so you can land the job you want. Get actionable advice and best practices for resume writing, interview questions, negotiating offers, and more. You don't have to navigate this career search alone! New episodes drop every Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media @careeringwithcameron_ on Instagram!All rights reserved by WRKdefined Economia Ricerca del lavoro Successo personale
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  • The One Word Costing You the Job | with Lili Foggle

    The One Word Costing You the Job | with Lili Foggle
    Jun 24 2026
    Getting to the interview is hard enough right now but what happens when you get there and still don't get the job? In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Lili Foggle of Impressive Interviewing, a communication coach with 10 years of experience, to talk about what actually separates the number one candidate from everyone else. Lili breaks down why skills alone won't get you the offer in the final round, how to use AI smartly without sabotaging yourself, and the one language mistake quietly costing candidates — especially women — jobs they're more than qualified for. Key Takeaways In the final round, everyone can do the job — the decision shifts to trust, likability, and fit. Research the company's real values by looking at what leadership is actually saying, not just the website. Never ask AI to write your interview answers. Use it for research and gap analysis. Stop using "we" for your achievements — own your contribution with "I." Your closing questions should be so specific they couldn't be asked anywhere else. Chaos in the hiring process usually means chaos in the culture. Episode Highlights Why only 3% of applicants land an interview and what that means for your prep. The shift that happens in the final round and why likability outweighs skills. Lili's five-list method for breaking down any job description. The study of 25,000 interview answers that proved "I" language predicts hiring decisions. The ping pong rule for small talk that makes you instantly more memorable. Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction 01:03 — Lili's background and Impressive Interviewing 03:18 — The 3% interview rate and the AI recruiting doom loop 06:02 — True or false: skills are what get you hired 07:10 — What actually decides the final round 08:10 — Fit for the team vs fit for the role 10:34 — The cheat code: deep research 13:50 — Questions that show interest vs questions that show doubt 16:32 — How to use AI in interview prep — and how not to 19:44 — The five-list method for job description analysis 23:22 — How to handle panel interviews 27:41 — How to close the final round 29:44 — The question that couldn't be asked anywhere else 32:41 — Why "we" is erasing you from your own success stories 38:35 — Lili's why Connect With Lili Prepare for your next interview: https://impressiveinterviewing.com Become an interview coach: https://parwcc.com/interview-institute/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourinterviewcoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilifoggle/ If you found this advice valuable, please hit subscribe, leave us a review. Visit Talent Connect: Website: www.talent-connect.net LinkedIn: Talent-Connect Kevin's LinkedIn: Kevin Cameron PCC Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/
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    43 min
  • Why Your Workplace Is Failing Neurodivergent Employees | with Shea Belsky

    Why Your Workplace Is Failing Neurodivergent Employees | with Shea Belsky
    Jun 17 2026
    What does it actually take to create a fair hiring process for neurodivergent candidates and why does it matter for everyone, not just a few? In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Shea Belsky, an autistic software engineer and neurodiversity advocate, to talk about the parts of hiring and onboarding that most companies are quietly getting wrong. Shea brings a direct, no-fluff perspective on when and how to disclose a diagnosis, why accommodations are an investment not an expense, and what onboarding looks like when it actually works. If you manage people, hire people, or are neurodivergent yourself — this conversation will shift how you think. Key Takeaways When disclosing a neurodivergent diagnosis, always frame it around a specific need — not just the label. The return on investment is a more capable, more confident employee. One in seven people worldwide are neurodivergent — far more than most workplaces acknowledge. Dropping someone into a new role with no ramp-up hurts everybody, but hits neurodivergent employees hardest. Workplace tools like AI note-taking and quiet rooms benefit the whole team — not just one person. Framing your needs to a hiring manager is not a warning. It is a map to your best work. Episode Highlights Why disclosing a diagnosis without context can backfire — and how to frame it effectively. The honest case for why accommodations pay for themselves. How one in seven people around you may be neurodivergent without either of you knowing it. The onboarding mistake that sets people up to fail from day one. Shea's vision for a tool that helps every employee cut through the masking and communicate what they actually need. Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction 02:28 — What neurodivergent candidates face in interviews 04:39 — When and how to disclose: framing it as a need 06:00 — What to tell a hiring manager vs a recruiter 07:21 — Why hiring managers fear getting it wrong 09:28 — Accommodations as investment, not expense 13:27 — Most common accommodations in interviews and on the job 15:11 — AI tools and cultural shifts that benefit everyone 17:29 — How many people around you are neurodivergent 23:43 — The onboarding mistakes companies keep making 29:08 — What Shea wishes existed for every employee 33:35 — Framing your needs as your superpower 35:12 — Shea's why Connect With Shea LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sheabelskyWebsite: https://www.sheabelsky.com/ If you found this advice valuable, please hit subscribe, leave us a review. Visit Talent Connect: Website: www.talent-connect.net LinkedIn: Talent-Connect Kevin's LinkedIn: Kevin Cameron PCC Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/
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    37 min
  • The Mental Health Side of Job Searching Nobody Talks About | Steph Gillies

    The Mental Health Side of Job Searching Nobody Talks About | Steph Gillies
    Jun 10 2026
    What happens to your mental health when your job disappears or when you're too burnt out to stay? In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Steph Gillies, resume writer, interview coach, and career development speaker, who brings a rare combination of lived experience and professional expertise to the conversation. With 37 jobs in 15 years and a background in social work, Steph has seen it all and she's not afraid to talk about the parts of career transition that most people are too ashamed to name. From grieving a layoff to protecting your mental health through a long job search, Steph shares the practical frameworks and honest truths that her clients wish they'd heard sooner. This one is for anyone who has ever stayed in the wrong job too long or felt guilty for wanting something better. Key Takeaways Give yourself permission to grieve a job loss, even if you're relieved it's over. The response rate for online applications is 3 to 6% — knowing the numbers protects your confidence. Track where you're dropping off in the process: that's where to focus your energy. Apply to five to ten jobs and network with three to five people per week — consistency beats volume. Informational interviews are the most underused tool in a career pivot. You don't owe a company loyalty it hasn't earned — accept the offer and keep interviewing. Self-care during a job search means sleep, food and movement, not just bubble baths. Episode Highlights Why people stay in jobs they hate — and what it actually takes to admit it. The three stages where mental health takes a hit: toxic employment, layoff shock, and the long search. How Steph helped a banking director land a nonprofit director role in three months by rewriting her entire resume around volunteering. The startup horror story: two people quit their jobs three days before joining a startup that then ran out of money. Why the people closest to you are sometimes the worst advocates in your job search. How to talk about a layoff professionally — and why "restructuring" is always the right word. Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction and Steph's background 02:24 — The link between career and mental health 03:50 — Three stages where mental health suffers 05:19 — Admitting you're unhappy: the hardest first step 06:18 — Why people undervalue themselves and apply below their level 08:44 — The fear of making a change — and how to face it 09:40 — Informational interviews: the most underused career tool 11:09 — How informational interviews can turn into referrals 12:59 — Why you need to grieve before you apply 15:25 — What to say when people ask what happened 16:22 — Mental health through the job search 17:18 — The 3 to 6% response rate explained 18:15 — Building a fuller job search strategy 19:32 — Tracking where you drop off in the process 21:33 — Making space for yourself during transition 22:30 — Not everyone needs a dream job — and that's fine 24:17 — Structure: how to run a targeted, time-condensed search 27:27 — When you get an offer but a better role is still in play 28:25 — How to handle competing offers tactfully 29:23 — The startup story and why you must look out for yourself 31:51 — The wellness pillars that actually matter 32:39 — Steph's why Connect With Steph LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/ Website: stephgillies.com If you found this advice valuable, please hit subscribe, leave us a review. Visit Talent Connect: Website: www.talent-connect.net LinkedIn: Talent-Connect Kevin's LinkedIn: Kevin Cameron PCC Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/
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    38 min
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