Best Role Less Taken Podcasts (2024)

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How to Easily Sell Yourself on Your Resume 36:10

2y ago36:10

36:10

When was the last time you took a look at your resume? Does your resume have everything it needs to sell yourself to recruiters or potential employers? In this episode, I will share how you can easily sell yourself n your resume and get the position you know you deserve. You’ll hear common mistakes that most job seekers make when writing their resu…

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How to Boost Your Confidence During the Job Interview 22:25

2y ago22:25

22:25

A lot of job seekers can find themselves having confidence issues when their applications are ignored, they are being bypassed for promotions, or are not having positive feedback from job interviews. So how do you boost your confidence during a job interview or while applying for jobs? In this episode, I want to share why job seekers need to build …

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What To Do If Your Job Offer Gets Pulled Back 24:00

2y ago24:00

24:00

So you have a job offer, you just gave your two weeks' notice to your current employer, and then the company you are transferring to suddenly pulls back the job offer. What can you do about it? How do you avoid being in this situation? This scenario is so common and very possible in today’s market. And I want to share this episode and help you take…

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What You Need to Know If You're Job Searching in Today's Market 22:59

2y ago22:59

22:59

The year is about to close, everything is slowing down, and you may hear that many companies are doing layoffs or restructuring. And if you are a job seeker, you might think that this is not the best time to start job searching in today’s market. In this episode, Claudia shares why this season is the best time to job search, even with what has been…

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Campfire Epilogue: Embers 31:22

2y ago31:22

31:22

Micky, Em, Kris, and Grahame sit around the campfire for one last evening to talk about where their characters go next. ----This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Lumen Essence (they/them), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir).We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements fro…

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Campfire 20: Rust Goes with Everything 1:19:11

2y ago1:19:11

1:19:11

The Counselors regroup, and consider their next course of action. Shawn makes a decision, Jett has doubts, Sabrina makes a stand, Lumin makes an entrance. Then it is time to face the Lindworm.By The Role Less Taken

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Top 8 Tips to Recession-Proof Your Career 29:18

2y ago29:18

29:18

You may have heard that there is a looming recession and a possible freeze in hiring in most, if not all, industries. So how do you create or look for a recession-proof career in these uncertain times? In this episode, Claudia shares some of her best tips that will help you have a recession-proof career. She talks about the current events and how i…

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Head up: Next Campfire Episode Delayed (Announcement) 1:44

2y ago1:44

1:44

The next episode of Campfire is delayed while I finish editing it. Life just got in the way, but it's been recorded. We're also coming up on our Finale. So if you have questions about the Campfire Arc, feel free to email those to TheRoleLessTaken@gmail.com I also mentioned The Itch.io Creator Day bundle: https://itch.io/b/1500/july-creator-day-bund…

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Top Job Searching Sites for Women In Tech 21:35

2y ago21:35

21:35

Applying to jobs can be very frustrating, especially if you are only using the same job search sites like LinkedIn or Indeed. You’ll see a job opportunity only to find that it’s no longer available or it does not suit your needs. So, where else can you look for tech jobs for you? In this episode, Claudia shares her list of top job searching website…

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How to Build Confidence While Job Searching 29:03

2y ago29:03

29:03

Do you feel confident enough when applying to jobs? Or do you find yourself skipping job opportunities because you don’t believe you are qualified for them? In this episode, Claudia shares her take on confidence while job searching and how you can improve your confidence as a job seeker. She shares the top mistakes most of her clients and job seeke…

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Campfire 19: A Real Freak for Teeth 1:00:35

2y ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Divided in the Forest, the Counselors make new alliances, meet old enemies, and resolve old friendships.----CW: Abortion mention/Recent events (first minute of the episode)We also mention the following resources:National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF): https://donate.abortionfunds.org/give/324729/#!/donation/checkoutItch.io Bundle for Abortion Ri…

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How To Explain Job Hopping in an Interview 12:59

2y ago12:59

12:59

When you hear job hopping, what comes to mind first? Do you consider yourself job hopping when you have moved from two or more positions or companies? As a coach, Claudia has heard candidates and clients talk about job hopping and how it affects their mindset during an interview. She talks about job hopping from the perspective of a job seeker and …

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How To Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" for Your Next Interview with Sample Answer and Framework 22:05

2y ago22:05

22:05

In an interview, the question “tell me about yourself” will often, if not always, come up. So how do you answer this effectively and help you stand out from other candidates? In this episode, Claudia answers this important question and she shares the importance of this question for job seekers and employers. She shares the common mistakes that job …

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Campfire 18: A More Interesting Answer 51:08

2y ago51:08

51:08

While Sabrina finishes filling Lucinda in on Sid's fate, the remaining kids wander off into the woods to investigate some extremely cool music. The Camp Counselors take off after them, but when Jett is separated from the group, xe must make a difficult choice.---- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Lumen Essence (they/them…

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I Keep Applying to Jobs But I'm Not Getting Any Responses 31:26

2+ y ago31:26

31:26

So you’ve sent resumes to job opportunities you believe you qualify for, but you are not getting any responses and you are feeling frustrated. But what can be the reasons behind it? What can you do so you can get more responses? In this episode, Claudia will focus on how to get more responses during the initial phase of your job application. She sh…

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Overcoming Underearning in the Workplace with Barbara Huson 36:28

2+ y ago36:28

36:28

Do you feel like you are underearning in your career? How do you get over it? And what are the factors that may cause underearning? These questions are answered by a very special guest in this episode, Barbara Stanny Huson. Barbara is the leading authority on women, wealth, and power. As a bestselling author, financial therapist, teacher & wealth c…

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Campfire 17: For Letting You Live! 57:18

2+ y ago57:18

57:18

Armed with the Moths, and a story, the Camp Counselors return to the Hellbender Queen to bargain for the power to combat the Lindworm. Sabrina tells Lucinda the truth of what happened to Sid.By The Role Less Taken

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How to Switch Careers Without Having To Start All Over 21:49

2+ y ago21:49

21:49

When switching careers, you might find yourself thinking you have to start from scratch. This can be overwhelming and you might find yourself asking if it is possible to switch without starting over. In this episode, Claudia shares how you can switch careers without having to start over. She shares the myths behind switching careers and what she ob…

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Backroads Special!! - TRLT: Glass House - Lincoln’s Beard! 2:19:49

2+ y ago2:19:49

2:19:49

Four scavengers pick through the ruins of St. Louis' tangle, trying to find a legendary plant whose beans make an excellent morning pick-me-up. Along the way, the party gets split up. While Blade and Finn continue on the mission, Indie and Muggsy have to search for Roger, Indie's cat. Features Asa (he/him) and Alex (he/him) of Backwater games, as w…

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How Do You Negotiate Salary After Receiving a Job Offer in 2022? 25:55

2+ y ago25:55

25:55

Is there a need to negotiate your salary after receiving a job offer? Are there other benefits that you can still negotiate after you receive a job offer? A lot of job seekers and employees stop negotiations after they receive a job offer, especially if the offer has met their expectations. In this episode, I will share my thoughts on why you shoul…

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Can You Lose a Job Offer by Negotiating Salary? 15:41

2+ y ago15:41

15:41

One big question that job seekers and my clients would ask is, can I lose a job offer by negotiating salary? What if the company pulls back its offer when I negotiate my salary? I am a huge advocate of negotiating salary and I always recommend negotiating your salary. And in this episode, I will share my thoughts on companies that pull back offers …

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Campfire 16: This is Not a Good Place for Children 53:41

2+ y ago53:41

53:41

The Wolves hunt. They strike. They take. They leave. The Counselors deal with the aftermath. The Lindworm watches from somewhere nearby.By The Role Less Taken

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When Looking for a Job, What Should You Consider and Watch Out For? 15:42

2+ y ago15:42

15:42

When looking for a job, what are the things you consider? How do you make sure that the job you are applying for will be the best opportunity for you? I get these questions when I talk to clients or job seekers who are seeking the next steps to take. And what I observed is that there are four common mistakes that job seekers fall for when looking f…

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If Recruiters are Reaching and I'm Not Interested, Should I Respond? 26:43

2+ y ago26:43

26:43

You may have had the experience of receiving emails or messages asking if you are interested in a position, and you don’t find the offer interesting or within your expected salary rate. How do you respond? This question is often asked by many of my clients or listeners, and my answer is not as exciting or controversial - my answer is it depends. An…

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To Change Special: Field Trip 1:58:06

2+ y ago1:58:06

1:58:06

What should have been an easy A in the geology course gets weird when the Professor drops an unexpected field trip on the class. Classmates Cassidy (she/her) and Brick (he/him) get a very hands-on education when a sinkhole places them in a tunnel, where they begin To Change.By The Role Less Taken

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How to Interview for Your First Director Role and Stand Out from a Pool of Candidates 32:18

2+ y ago32:18

32:18

So you are planning to take the next step for your first director role, but you find yourself unsure of your next step. What should you do and how do you stand out from the other candidates? When I first talk to clients and get to know why they don’t apply to a director role, I often hear concerns about not having enough experience, not knowing all…

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What To Do Before Starting a Job Search 25:07

2+ y ago25:07

25:07

What do you do first when searching for a new career or a higher job position? Do you focus on updating your resume, networking, directly finding jobs on job boards, or on career planning? This episode is inspired by a poll that I ran on LinkedIn, resulting in 23% saying career planning is the first thing to do. And I absolutely agree. Career plann…

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Campfire 15: Do You Want to Just Hang Out, or Something? 54:48

2+ y ago54:48

54:48

Sabrina, Jett, and Shawn have a run-in with the Lindworm. Sabrina loses her cool, Jett leads a spell, and Shawn invites a new friend to hang out.--This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir).We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studio…

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Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace 24:10

2+ y ago24:10

24:10

How can partnerships create a better hiring process that promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace? In this episode, I am bringing two inspiring executives who are creating a huge impact on the hiring process, Nanette Cohen of JCFS and Brad Nardick of The Bazaar Inc. With over thirty years devoted to employment services, Nanette is currentl…

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Is Your Lack of Qualifications Holding You Back from Applying to Jobs? 22:57

2+ y ago22:57

22:57

So you are looking for a new opportunity, but you find yourself stuck because of the job qualifications you see in the postings that interest you. What is your next step? Do you really need to be 100% qualified for a job? In this episode, I will talk about what being qualified for a job really looks like. I will share why you don’t have to be 100% …

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Campfire 14: Have You Tried More Trauma? 1:04:47

2+ y ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Returning to the Camp, Sabrina checks in with the remaining campers, who she finds in a daze on the beach. Jett and Shawn are distracted by the oncoming storm.--This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame.We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, …

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How to Break into High Demand Jobs in Manufacturing and Construction 31:26

2+ y ago31:26

31:26

How do you create an opportunity for women in the manufacturing and construction industries? How can purpose-driven organizations create an impact and change for women who seek high-demand jobs in these industries? I am stoked to have two amazing leaders who are making a difference in many women’s lives, Jayne Vellinga and Regan Brewer. Jayne is th…

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Campfire 13: We’ve Got Some Teeth, Unfortunately 1:02:52

2+ y ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Jett guides Sabrina and Shawn into the Underhill King's chambers, where they bargain for information. The group then seeks an audience with the Hellbender Queen, and has to make more deals. --This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir).We are playing Sl…

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Campfire 12: One Direction Memorial Tunnel 59:02

2+ y ago59:02

59:02

Reunited with a strange version of Jett, Achille is at the end of their rope. Shawn tries to help Jett remember, and Sabrina has some questions for an old acquaintance.-- This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir).We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon…

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Campfire 11: Mythical Daddy 1:00:27

2+ y ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Having reached the Well, the remaining counselors need to figure out what to do next. More truths and secrets come out, some strange stones reveal themselves, but in the end, they must climb down.--This episode features the 'Down the Abandoned Well' Ritual for Sleepaway from WhatNames Games on Itch. For more of their work, visit whatnames.itch.io (…

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Campfire 10: Is This According to OSHA Standards? 58:57

2+ y ago58:57

58:57

Achille's violent run-in with the Biggest Lindworm Skeptic, Tad, is interrupted by a tree bleeding onto the campers. Sean has a strange moment in the forest, but it's Sabrina who reveals a secret she can't run from anymore.--This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame.W…

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Campfire 9: Three Traumatized People Yelling at Birds 52:04

2+ y ago52:04

52:04

While Shawn tries to get some sense from a trio of cryptic avian oracles, Achille’s grief takes on new forms. Sabrina and the rest of the counselors make a decision about the safety of the campers. Someone gets sauced.By The Role Less Taken

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Campfire 8: Nothing Bad has Ever Happened on this Boat 59:00

2+ y ago59:00

59:00

Packing lanterns, snacks, and a tactical shovel, the counselors head out to find out what Alphonse was burying.By The Role Less Taken

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Campfire 7: Better than a Fortune Cookie 1:07:28

2+ y ago1:07:28

1:07:28

After an all-around terrible day, the campers and the counselors sit down for a calm evening of marshmallows, hot dogs, "music" and cryptic puzzles involving ghostly rabbits.--This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir).We are playing Sleepaway by Jay D…

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Campfire 6: For those playing along at home 1:19:29

3y ago1:19:29

1:19:29

Achille and Shawn try their hands at magic, while Zack sneaks off to find his new, icy friend. When Sabrina goes looking for the absent camper, she runs into someone from outside the Camp.--This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir).We are playing Slee…

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Campfire 5: Some Vampire Poem 58:00

3y ago58:00

58:00

The morning of Sports Day, Achille opens up to Jett by the lake. Zach goes to find out where the bone came from. The Lindworm's latest attack splits the party--and the camp itself. --This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir).We are playing Sleepaway b…

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Moonlight over Roseville Beach Special: Wingman 1:47:14

3y ago1:47:14

1:47:14

Moonlight over Roseville Beach is Kickstarting This Week! You can also check out the Quickstart Guide, played in this episode.---When both a locally famous drag queen and Emery's co-worker (definitely not a crush, though...) don't show up for work, the shapeshifting gardener Ash and fresh-faced bartender Emery go to investigate, and find that stran…

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Era of Silence Special - Part 2: An Immaculate Conception! 1:27:30

3y ago1:27:30

1:27:30

Era of Silence is Kickstarting This Month! For more information on the game, visit the Shrike Tabletop website.---After a trip to the car dealership for a "high-class, long-term rental", Remy finds themself on a train to parenthood. Aton, Oscar, and Vant get to work on The Perfect Crime (we hope).---Featuring: Robin as the GMEm as AtonMicky as Remy…

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Era of Silence Special - Part 1: 10 Minutes to Northpoint Station 1:14:53

3y ago1:14:53

1:14:53

Two priests, an assassin, and a mushroom walk into a radio studio... Stop me if you‘ve heard this one before.By The Role Less Taken

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Campfire 4: A Wallop Right Back 1:02:06

3y ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Achille finds themself in a conflagration of sorts, then tries to find a way back to Camp, while the Jett, Sabrina, and Shawn continue their search along the Sneaking Path.--This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir).We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dra…

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Campfire 3: One Ominous-Ass Tree 1:06:54

3y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

With Achille missing, the rest of the Counselors have to deal with uncomfortable questions, insidious rumors, and a weird trick of the light, and Jett's rescue plan. Shawn makes an aphorism even the himbo gets.Also: Forest Quick Tips!----This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), …

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Campfire 2: Are My Teeth Bones? 1:03:03

3y ago1:03:03

1:03:03

After a hearty morning of nature lessons, tree climbing, and a camp-wide scavenger hunt, two kids are missing. Jett and Shawn go searching on the lake, while Sabrina and Achille search the forest. Audio Note: We have some technical difficulties with the audio in this one, but work it into the story.--This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/the…

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Campfire 1: But what does your respect get me? 1:20:13

3y ago1:20:13

1:20:13

As the Camp Counselors settle in Jett tells a ghost story, which is a prelude to a revelation. Sabrina helps a reluctant (and loud) camper disentangle from their parents, while Shawn supervises. Achille invents a contest, and cleans a femur(?).--This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Achille (any pronouns), Kris as Sabrina (sh…

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World of Wyldrvir: Waiting for a Train 1:04:04

3y ago1:04:04

1:04:04

While waiting for their train, travelers Ember and fiVe are accosted by a roguish teenager, and dragged into an archery contest. Neither of them really know about archery.--In today's episode, we play World of Wyldrvir with Bee and Micky. For more info on Wyldrvir, see the game's website: https://worldofwyldrvir.carrd.co/Cover image by Micky. Sound…

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Roulette 24: Some things are wrong and everyone is mean 1:28:54

3y ago1:28:54

1:28:54

Note: This is the last-recorded episode of Roulette, but it is not the finale. More info in the intro, but we're bogged down with scheduling issues. We are posting this, and a one-shot, and then starting a new campaign with a new group.(Also, we had Audio problems with Megan's audio for the first 20 minutes, but I assure you she was hilarious in th…

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