Careering with Cameron

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

Careering with Cameron is a business podcast hosted by Cameron, with 42 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Cameron hosts Careering with Cameron, a business show with 42 episodes published.

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  Why New Grads Are Getting the Job Search Wrong With Michelle Schafer

  Sep 30, 202645 min

  What do you really want from your career and do you even know? Kevin Cameron sits down with career coach and author Michelle Schafer to unpack what's going wrong in today's job market and why new grads are especially at risk. Michelle draws on 11 years of coaching to challenge the "spray your resume everywhere" mentality and offers an approach rooted in self-reflection, intentional networking, and knowing what energizes you before you ever open a job board. This one is for students, parents, and anyone who has taken a job just because it was there and is now paying the price for it. Key Takeaways The job market has shifted. Hundreds of applicants chase every role, AI is diluting resumes, and the numbers game no longer works. Intentionality is the new strategy. Before updating your resume, hit the pause button. Reflect on what has genuinely energized you, in school, part-time jobs, life. That's your real starting point. Your degree is not a puzzle piece. Following what lights you up matters more than matching your major to a job title. LinkedIn is for everyone - including first-year students. Thoughtful, specific outreach to professionals almost always gets a response. The first job isn't the last job. Prioritize working for someone who will develop you over chasing a title or salary. Episode Highlights Michelle shares how she found coaching after being restructured twice and why someone always plants the seed before we find our calling. Kevin Cameron and Michelle tackle the pressure of "so what are you doing after graduation?" and why parents asking different questions changes everything. Michelle's three-step framework: reflect on what energizes you, research by talking to real people, and build a resume that tells a story of impact. The pair agree that your manager matters more than the role, especially early on. Timestamps 00:00 Who this episode is for 01:36 Michelle's background and how coaching found her 10:12 What's really happening in today's job market 13:30 Where new grads should actually start 18:23 Using AI as a thinking partner for career exploration 23:01 Talking to parents, professors, and your wider network 27:00 The first job is not the last — choose your manager wisely 35:25 LinkedIn for new grads and how to reach out 40:04 Michelle's top three action steps before you start applying Connect With Michelle LInkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleschafercoaching/ Website: mschafercoaching.ca 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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  The AI Update Every Job Seeker Needs to Hear | with Patrick Callahan

  Sep 23, 202642 min

  AI is changing faster than anyone can keep up with including the experts. In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Patrick Callahan of Keal3, a tech entrepreneur with 25 years across data science, digital agencies, and AI consulting, for a no-fluff conversation about where AI actually is right now and what it means for your career. From AI agents ordering his morning coffee to the concept of the "superintelligent company," Patrick breaks down what's real, what's hype, and why the best way to learn AI is to just talk to it. Key Takeaways The best way to learn AI is to use it - ask the tool itself where to start. Never share personal financial data, legal information, or corporate trade secrets with a public AI tool. AI agents are no longer the future, they are already mainstream. Every organisation is now moving into the AI deployment phase: the question isn't if, it's how. If AI can do the easy stuff, you have to be doing the hard stuff. Follow your natural curiosity and it will take you to the right content. Episode Highlights The data scientist who moved a button three pixels to the right and changed Patrick's entire trajectory. Why Patrick won't call it "the AI" and what that choice reveals about how we think about it. The superintelligent company: how AI retains institutional knowledge when people leave. How Patrick's morning agent Marvin orders his coffee, curates his podcasts, and briefs him before he walks in. What Stanford professors are now questioning about the value of a university curriculum. Timestamps 00:30 — Introduction: Patrick Callahan and the Einstein of AI story 01:50 — Patrick's background: from Accenture to digital agencies to Keal3 04:40 — The button that moved three pixels and changed everything 07:07 — Why Patrick started Keal3 and what the name means 12:42 — Is it AI or the AI? Why the language matters 14:10 — How AI has flooded the job application pipeline 17:54 — Where to start if you know nothing about AI 21:27 — What not to share with AI tools 23:20 — What Patrick wishes people understood about AI 25:55 — What Keal3 does and who it helps 29:08 — The superintelligent company and the Oliver platform 34:15 — Patrick's morning agent Marvin — and what it does for him 37:35 — Where AI is heading in the next six months 39:00 — Patrick's why Connect With Patrick LinkedIn: Patrick Callahan at Keel3 X (Twitter): @biggreenbox Email: patrick.callahan@keel3.ai Newsletter: The Hype Index at keel3.ai 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

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  The Job Search Advice That Will Make You Angry

  Sep 1, 202624 min

  Last week, six people from Talent Connect received job offers. Only one applied through the traditional front door. The other five networked their way in. In this solo episode, Kevin Cameron breaks down exactly how that happened and what it means for how you should be spending your time right now. From the real data behind the hidden job market to the mental toll of being ghosted, Kevin shares a no-fluff look at what's actually working in 2026 and three shifts you can make today to change your results. Key Takeaways 83% of last week's successful placements happened outside the traditional job board. The timeline of your search is a direct reflection of strategy and network - not the market. Flip your ratio: 80% relationship-building, 20% applying online. Reach out with value, not asks - comment on their work, ask real questions, start a genuine conversation. Ghosting is almost never about you - it's a reflection of an overwhelmed system. Protect your mental health like a tactical asset: it shows up in every interview. Episode Highlights How six Talent Connect clients landed jobs in one week and which path each one took. Why applying online is like firing a flare in the middle of the ocean. The hidden job market: why companies not yet hiring may be your best opportunity. How ghosting creates a self-fulfilling cycle of low energy and fewer results. Why positive people attract more people and why that matters more than your resume. Timestamps 00:30 — Introduction and what we're covering today 01:22 — How long will this take? The question Kevin hears every day 03:00 — The timeline is a reflection of strategy, not luck 03:46 — The six Talent Connect placements from last week 05:01 — How five of the six bypassed the application portal 06:20 — 83% of placements happened outside the job board 07:29 — How ATS and AI screening really work 10:40 — The hidden job market and how to access it 13:26 — Proactive beats reactive: getting visible before a posting 13:50 — The hardest part of the modern job search: being ghosted 17:52 — Ghosting is not about you — here's why 18:10 — Protecting your mental space as a tactical advantage 19:04 — Tip 1: Flip your ratio 19:35 — Tip 2: Reach out with value, not asks 20:44 — Tip 3: Establish a mindset anchor 22:08 — Final thoughts: you have more control than you think 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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  The Human Potential Assessment That Changes How You See Yourself | Mark Vandeneijnde

  Aug 19, 202642 min

  What does it mean to be truly stuck and how do you know when it's happening? In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Mark Vandeneijnde of Being at Full Potential, a coach whose framework has helped thousands of people identify what's blocking them and start moving again. Mark introduces the Human Potential House - a 23-dimension assessment that shines light on who you're being, not just what you're doing and explains why the answer to feeling unfulfilled at work is almost never a new job. Key Takeaways Stuck rarely announces itself - it shows up as low energy, unhappiness, or feeling unfulfilled.  The fix is almost always internal, not external.  You are already whole - the qualities you need are within you, just unexpressed.  Curiosity is one of 23 core human dimensions and the one most likely to close off when you've been in the same role too long.  Red on the assessment doesn't mean failure - it means unexpressed.  AI will demand more of what makes us human, not less.  The Being at Full Potential assessment is free at beingfullpotential.io. Episode Highlights Why Mark left a corporate career that looked great on paper and felt empty inside.  The difference between being blocked and being depressed and why one is more empowering.  How a client in the same job for 10 years rediscovered his curiosity.  Why engagement scores improve when people feel seen for who they are, not just what they produce.  Mark's vision for education: less knowledge-stuffing, more self-understanding. Timestamps 00:33 — Introduction: Mark Vandeneijnde and Being at Full Potential 03:00 — How Mark got stuck — and what he did about it 05:28 — Do people know when they're stuck? 06:35 — Why external fixes rarely solve internal problems 07:24 — Blocked vs depressed: why the language matters 09:03 — Where to start when you hate your job 11:13 — The role of hobbies in reigniting what's been lost 12:24 — Curiosity as a core human dimension 15:00 — How the Human Potential House assessment works 20:02 — 23 dimensions: being vs doing 22:09 — You are already whole — the philosophy behind the framework 27:43 — Why perks don't fix the real engagement problem 30:08 — Where work is going and what AI changes 32:29 — The future belongs to human beings, not human doings 36:35 — Mark's why — and why the assessment is now free 39:54 — Where to find Mark Connect With Mark Website: beingfullpotential.com Assessment (free): beingfullpotential.io LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markvandeneijnde/ 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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  The Narrative Intelligence Method for Landing a Job | Joshua Green

  Aug 12, 202647 min

  What if the biggest obstacle in your job search isn't the market, it's the story you're telling yourself about it? In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Joshua Green, entrepreneur and narrative intelligence coach, to talk about the mindset shift that separates candidates who land roles from those who keep spinning their wheels. From narrative intelligence to the decision matrix from cognitive behavioural therapy, Josh brings a practical framework for breaking the mental loop that keeps job seekers stuck and replacing it with a strategy that actually works. Key Takeaways Your brain is a story machine, not a truth machine — and the story you're running is shaping your results. Identify your limiting belief, choose a more empowering one, and find 63 days of evidence to support it. Stop mass applying and go deep on one company a day - find the decision-maker and start a real conversation. Target companies that aren't currently hiring — no hiring fatigue, and they'll remember you. Treat your job search like a sales job with structure and breaks. Purpose and mission matter more than another application click. Episode Highlights The newspaper experiment that explains why "unlucky" people miss opportunities in plain sight. How Josh landed a management role at a company that wasn't even hiring by showing up with curiosity.  Why easy apply is the job search equivalent of shouting into a void.  The "crayon map" analogy: how childhood stories become adult blockers.  Why the last two hours of applying are always the worst — and what to do instead. Timestamps 00:35 — Introduction: Joshua Green and his background 01:06 — Growing up with a lemonade stand mentality 08:01 — What job seekers and entrepreneurs have in common 09:14 — Narrative intelligence explained 11:09 — The story loop: how limiting beliefs shape results 12:31 — The newspaper experiment on luck and opportunity 15:00 — How Josh landed a job at a company not yet hiring 16:35 — Why hiring managers hate the process too 19:21 — How to reset your mindset on a bad day 20:33 — The decision matrix from CBT explained 22:01 — 63 days to build a new neural pathway 25:42 — How to structure your job search like a sales team 28:14 — Go deep on one company a day instead of mass applying 33:06 — Why targeting companies not yet hiring is a genius move 36:29 — Joshua's why 42:10 — Where to find Joshua Connect With Joshua Website: joshuaowengreen.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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