Destination: Dream Job

By: Steph Gillies
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  • Ready to discover your authenticity and land a career that is truly aligned? Would you like to change the way you see yourself and your career? I get it, I’ve been there. I truly believe that fitting in is overrated. When you stand in your uniqueness and superpowers, it will open up a world of possibilities and new opportunities. Hey, I’m Steph, a Career Story Coach. I focus on empowering individuals to embrace their misfit identity and land their dream job. I have always felt like an outsider. I wasn’t girly enough to fit in with the girls but wasn’t boyish enough to fit in with the boys. Growing up I was so clearly different from my family, I often wondered if I was adopted. I went to church and asked questions and was told to never question your leaders. I tried out 32 jobs in 15 years trying to find a place to land, and until now, I never found it. I spent 2 years running a non-profit and it was the closest thing to feeling like a fit, but with a toxic work environment, it didn’t last. When I was laid off in 2020, I took some time to really think about what I wanted. I decided to jump full-time into business as a resume writer and later a career coach. I am the definition of a misfit. I created the Destination: Dream Job podcast to serve other people who have felt like me. Maybe you don’t feel like you fit in at work, you don’t know what’s next, or you feel so different that you will never find a place to land. I get it. In this podcast, we will cover: ＞ Identity and Career Clarity: helping you understand and embrace your unique qualities and define your career goals. ＞ Building Confidence: Fostering self-acceptance and building confidence by using your unique superpowers. ＞ Job Search Strategy: Equipping you with the skills you need to land your dream job. I’m so excited to take this journey with you. Let’s live authentically and truly bring our superpowers to the world. Next Steps: Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies Visit the Website: www.destinationdreamjob.com
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Episodes
  • 54 | Mastering the Job Market: Networking, Headhunters, and Finding the Right Fit with Martina Sarro

    54 | Mastering the Job Market: Networking, Headhunters, and Finding the Right Fit with Martina Sarro
    Oct 9 2024

    Have you met a recruiter who prioritizes cultural alignment over qualifications?

    In this week’s episode, I was honored to interview Martina Sarro - who does just that!

    Her unique approach to prioritizing cultural alignment with candidates has resulted in many successful placements!

    In this episode, she shares:

    > Building authentic connections that last

    > Why transferrable skills matter and how to leverage your non-linear career path

    > Understanding the impact of culture on job fit

    > Tapping into the hidden job market through effective networking

    And much more.

    Check out this week’s episode of Destination Dream Job which is packed with tips for job seekers, straight from a headhunter.

    Connect with Martina:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-sarro/

    Connect with Steph:

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

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    29 mins
  • 53 | How to Negotiate your Salary with Keri-Lynne Shaw

    53 | How to Negotiate your Salary with Keri-Lynne Shaw
    Oct 2 2024

    Does negotiating your salary sound awkward and intimidating?

    I hear you.

    In this weeks podcast episode, Keri-Lynne Shaw shares all about salary negotiation.

    Salary negotiation is about more than just the money.

    She shares a story of an individual who received a 40% salary increase but not in the conventional way. Here is how he did it:

    ✨ He co-created a bonus program based on his deliverables that they rolled out to the whole organization.

    ✨ He negotiated a company car, gas and insurance.

    ✨ The company agreed to pay $4k/month for his family’s healthcare.

    ✨ He received 15 more days of PTO

    Wow, what an accomplishment story.

    These stories are more than just numbers and tactics—they're about the courage it takes to know your worth and ask for it. 💪

    If you are ready to learn all the ins and outs of salary negotiation, don’t miss this week’s episode: How to Negotiate your Salary with Keri-Lynne Shaw on the Destination: Dream Job podcast.

    You don’t want to miss this one! 🗣️

    Connect with Keri-Lynne

    IG & TikTok: @thesalarybump

    LI:www.linkedin.com/in/keri-lynne-shaw
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    35 mins
  • 52 | Overcoming Trauma Patterns & Building Personal Resilience in your Career with Patrica Ortega

    52 | Overcoming Trauma Patterns & Building Personal Resilience in your Career with Patrica Ortega
    Sep 25 2024

    Have you ever wondered how you end up in similar career situations over and over again?

    Did you know our trauma and past experiences can create these patterns that influence our career?

    This week’s podcast episode, Overcoming Trauma Patterns & Building Personal Resilience in your Career with Patricia Ortega is a must listen.

    We talk about how when we recognize our behaviour patterns, we can start to address the issues that hold us back.

    Patricia shares her own story of how her trauma effected her job search and the time she cried in an interview.

    We all have past experiences that impact our career – the key is taking the next steps to build that resilience and start our healing.

    This episode is a great first step.

    Connect with Patricia:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/ https://www.theuncommoncareer.com/podcast https://www.theuncommoncareer.com/welcome

    Connect with Steph:

    Website: www.destinationdreamjob.com

    Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies
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    31 mins

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