The Career Bloom Podcast
Career advice with a little Southern sass and zero corporate fluff.
The Career Bloom Podcast is where twelve years in HR meets real talk and a strong cup of coffee. Host Lauren Deats has sat on both sides of the hiring table, and she's here to tell you what actually happens after you hit submit. The good, the cringe, and the stuff nobody says out loud.
Every week she's breaking down the job search, the interview room, the offer, and the messy middle of building a career you don't dread. One week it's how to quit tanking your own interviews. The next it's what hiring managers really think when they read your résumé. Whether you're job hunting, pivoting, climbing, or running the team that's doing the hiring, pull up a chair. There's something here for you.
You'll get a Horror Story of the Week you'll feel in your bones, a Listener Mailbag where your questions get answered straight, and a Tip of the Week you can actually use before the weekend.
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The Career Bloom Podcast
The Glow Up: Your Resume is Mid and Your Instagram is Messy
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Episode Description
Honey, the "Participation Trophy" era is officially over. Welcome to the real world, where your 4.0 GPA doesn't mean a thing if your resume looks like a 1998 Word template and your Instagram is a liability.
In our series premiere, we’re doing a total digital sanitization. If I can find a photo of you looking messy on page three of Google, so can a recruiter. I'm breaking down exactly how to scrub those "fun" accounts and turn your LinkedIn into a professional magnet. We’re also roasting your resumes—because "Objective" statements are dead and I’m definitely judging your font choices.
If you’re ready to transition from a "professional seat-warmer" to a hired specialist, listen up. It's time for an adult glow-up.
Tip of the Week:
Stop calling yourself a "Student" in your LinkedIn headline. You’re a professional in your field now. Tell me what you do, not where you sit in a lecture hall. Be a "Marketing Specialist in Training," not a professional seat-warmer.
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