What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more intervie...
Jan 19, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more intervie...
Jan 15, 2021•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more intervie...
Jan 13, 2021•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chances are, you or someone you know recently went through a major career change or maybe you are considering a major career change. Interesting fact, on average most people can change careers 5-7 times during their work life. Where do you start the process of this major shift in careers? How do you navigate those changes to make the most of your new career? Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; talk with returning guest Rich Hua, current Amazonian Principal WW Strategist & Inn...
Jan 11, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more intervie...
Dec 21, 2020•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast COVID-19 has brought the world to a halt over the last year. Businesses have shut down, schools are closed, and out of nowhere, not one but two vaccines are available. How is this possible? How was a vaccine created in such a short period of time? Are vaccines even safe? There is so much misinformation about COVID-19, that getting an unbiased, straight answer seems impossible these days…until now. Come watch Ethan Evans, recently retired VP of Prime Gaming at Amazon; talk with returning guests D...
Dec 19, 2020•3 hr 45 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more intervie...
Dec 18, 2020•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more intervie...
Dec 16, 2020•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Numerous studies have shown that diversity in the workplace increases performance for the team and the business. When co-workers are from different backgrounds they bring different thoughts and ideas. This leads to an increase in innovation that in turn will produce a higher quality product or service. It’s simple: employees just perform better when there are different viewpoints and opinions. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon, talk about how executive search works and the c...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more intervie...
Dec 11, 2020•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast As your career grows, you take on more responsibility which leads to leadership positions. As you think you have made it and you have achieved that manager role, new challenges emerge. While ideas are great, now you need a team to execute them. Hiring is not a simple process and getting it wrong can have significant consequences to team production and morale. Watch Ethan Evans, retired VP of Prime Gaming at Amazon; talk with returning guest Kristin about recruiting the best people for the job. I...
Dec 09, 2020•2 hr 49 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more intervie...
Dec 07, 2020•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more intervie...
Nov 30, 2020•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Real resume review covering someone with military experience translating that to security work.
Nov 19, 2020•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast This video covers the top audience questions I was asked about how to get a job at Amazon or anywhere you choose. The video covers a full hour of detailed Q&A covering all aspects of successful application to one of the top tech companies. The advice here applies to any time you want to target a specific employer to get a job.
Nov 16, 2020•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Concrete, specific advice on how to successfully apply to Amazon or similar companies, to get noticed, and then to succeed at the Interview. Ethan Evans, former VP of Prime Gaming at Amazon, is asked how to get a job at Amazon more than any other question. In response, he has created this video to specifically answer that question.
Nov 02, 2020•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more intervie...
Oct 26, 2020•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more intervie...
Oct 23, 2020•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast A real informal discussion of how to balance work and life, recorded from the casual comfort of an oceanfront deck in Maui. Q&A about how to be a successful leader and still enjoy life. We all have basic questions of work, school, life and how all that tie together. There is this perception that big tech/big business just doesn’t have a work life balance. Watch Ethan Evans, VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon (recently retired, but an Amazon VP when this was filmed) discuss how to achieve a work life b...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does a good resume for an artist look like? We've done lots of reviews of hard skill resumes like engineers and finance. Now, look at a real student coming out into the world and wanting to avoid being a classic starving artist. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has conducted over 2,500 interviews and can tell...
Oct 14, 2020•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast We all have those days that no matter how hard you try; you just don’t want to work. When this happens, what should you do? Do you half ass it, do you fake it and hope your boss doesn’t catch on, or do you ask for help. While there is no perfect answer, there is no doubt that everyone will have to learn how to deal with this throughout life. Watch Ethan Evans, VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon talk about how to get through times when you just don’t want to work. ______________________________________...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast See a real example of a resume (made anonymous) of an experienced medical professional and Harvard graduate. See what the resume of a mature career professional should look like. Tips you can apply to your own resume across industries. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has conducted over 2,500 interviews and can te...
Oct 08, 2020•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast See the brief review of a real resume for a front end engineer. Learn what hiring managers look for. What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what m...
Oct 07, 2020•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast What makes you successful at Amazon? What can you apply to your career now to duplicate my success with less time and effort? In this video I cover the top things I learned at Amazon. I gave the same presentation that is in this video to my own team and an audience of 1000 Amazon leaders during my last days on the job. Now, it's available to you to learn from. Whether you want to work at Amazon or just want to excel in your career, I think these top lessons will help you do so.
Oct 05, 2020•2 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Technical Program Management is a career in demand and our videos on how to attain this role have been very popular. Now here is a review of a resume for that role so that you can see what things a hiring manager looks for in a candidate. What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills...
Oct 01, 2020•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast I spent a long time getting to retirement... now what? What about for you? What do you want out of life? What are your goals? While this is a simple question the answer is not an easy one. What you want today is not what you might want tomorrow. As your life changes, your goals change. In this video I talk about the goals he set for himself 10 years ago. Some were achieved, some are no longer relevant and need to be changed, and some still need to be achieved. Regardless of whether or not you ha...
Sep 29, 2020•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Product Management is a hot field, but it isn't directly taught in school. MBA programs touch on it, but whether you are an MBA or not, what experience helps you get a job as a Product Manager? How should you present yourself? See a real resume of someone making the switch from other kinds of work. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Ove...
Sep 25, 2020•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast You've served your county and now you want to make it as a civilian. But how do you translate military experience into workplace qualifications? How do you avoid or explain jargon that is clear to you but recruiters have never heard of? Come see a real life case of translating life experience into workplace magic. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and...
Sep 23, 2020•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast It can be hard to stand out as an assistant. Tough to separate your own accomplishments from those you support. For any person in a support role, learning how to represent your own unique contributions and skills is critical. See an example of that with the actual resume of a real job seeker. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the ...
Sep 21, 2020•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is the Harvard name magical, to where everything falls into place? Not so! Ethan has coached multiple Harvard grads struggling to find new or better jobs. A brand name Ivy League education is worth a lot, but you must still present yourself well. Hear the details! As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has conducted ove...
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