Sales Trajectory Podcast
Sales Leadership, Growth Strategies & Industry Insights.
The show for leaders, sales managers, and professionals who want to launch innovative products, accelerate growth, and build high-performance sales teams. We dive deep into sales training, cutting-edge sales technology and recruiting sales hunters.
Hosted by Jason Howes, each episode delivers real stories, proven strategies, and expert insights to help you succeed in today’s challenging sales landscape.
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Sales Trajectory Podcast
“Your Next Career Move: Insider Tips with Pam Foster”
Learn how to craft a standout resume, optimise LinkedIn, and position yourself for the role you truly want.
More than six months after this conversation which was back in late 2023 Pam and Jason worked together at Arrow Executive for over 12 months. Pam is not only an expert in her field but also a great friend, and we to collaborate again on special projects in the future.
In this episode, Jason reconnects with Pam Foster, an expert in career storytelling and transition. Pam shares her journey from a decade-long corporate career to founding Career Styler, where she helps professionals craft compelling resumes, optimise LinkedIn profiles, and navigate career changes, especially for those at a crossroads in their 40s and beyond.
Pam discusses:
- The art of resume writing: Why two pages, a strong elevator pitch, and quantified results matter.
- LinkedIn strategies: Building authentic connections with recruiters through personalised outreach.
- Career transitions: Inspiring stories, including a health and safety professional who became a vet nurse.
- Redundancy support: How companies can go beyond payouts to truly empower employees during change.
- Personal branding tips: Using taglines and keywords to stand out in competitive markets.
Key takeaway: Your career story is your brand. Make it authentic, outcome-driven, and memorable.
Chapter / Key Topic Timeline
- 01:01 – Introduction
Jason welcomes Pam Foster and shares how they first connected. - 01:46 – Pam’s Expertise
Resume writing, LinkedIn profile optimisation, interview coaching, and career transitions. - 02:26 – Career Styler Journey
Pam’s shift from corporate to entrepreneurship and her mission to help professionals. - 03:07 – LinkedIn & Branding
Why LinkedIn matters and how Pam helps clients create authentic stories. - 03:42 – Supporting Companies During Change
Helping organisations manage redundancies with empathy and career support. - 05:21 – Inspiring Career Transition Story
From health and safety to vet nursing, finding alignment with passion. - 07:05 – Resume Essentials
Two-page rule, elevator pitch, and quantified results. - 08:33 – Photo or No Photo?
Regional differences and exceptions for board roles. - 09:01 – Impactful Work Experience
Crafting bullet points that showcase results, not tasks. - 10:39 – Confidentiality & References
Handling sensitive data and whether to include referees. - 12:19 – Personal Branding Tagline
Hooking recruiters with a memorable statement. - 13:18 – Leveraging LinkedIn for Job Search
Building relationships with recruiters through personalised outreach. - 14:09 – Pam’s Process
Three-step approach: career journey tool, deep-dive branding session, and marketing tools. - 15:19 – Closing Thoughts
Jason recommends Pam’s services and reflects on her impact.