{"podcast":{"title":"Leaders Of The West","slug":"leaders-of-the-west-6421738","podcast_index_feed_id":6421738,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/leaders-of-the-west/","website_url":"https://leaders-of-the-west.captivate.fm/website","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/849fdd37-565a-49da-b61f-62ace1b81370/leadersofthewest-podcastcover-3000x3000-0523-final.jpg","author":"Jessie Jarvis","episode_count":182,"summary":"Welcome to Leaders Of The West, a podcast for innovators and change-makers in the ag and western industries. Hosted by Jessie Jarvis, the Founder of Of The West, our mission with Leaders Of The West is to foster a community of pioneers, innovators, and leaders who want to be at the forefront of what’s next. Whether it’s a guest episode where we’re digging into the blueprints behind our favorite industry businesses, discussing the innovation and strategies that have allowed family farming and ranching operations to continue on for another generation, to episodes with honest conversations from entrepreneurs who have risked it all on their dreams, or leaders detailing how to create a company culture so strong that you couldn’t pay your employees to leave … These conversations are meant to encourage the leaders of today and inspire the next generation of trailblazers. In addition to bringing in guests, you’ll also find some solo episodes, where Jessie shares the lessons she’s learned throughout her journey as a rancher, entrepreneur, wife, and mother. Whether you’re a farmer, a rancher, an equine lover, someone headed up the leadership ladder, an ag business owner, a western sports at…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-22T10:19:51.208504+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-of-the-west-6421738"},"episode":{"title":"172. Are You Actually a Fit for That Job?","slug":"172-are-you-actually-a-fit-for-that-job","published_at":"2026-09-08T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-of-the-west-6421738/172-are-you-actually-a-fit-for-that-job","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-of-the-west-6421738","url":"https://ofthewest.co/blog","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ac6cd445-decb-4ba1-bed0-b9f70ba6bba8.mp3","summary":"This week we’re tackling an uncomfortable conversation in the job-seeking world: If you're applying for many positions and never hearing back, you simply might not be qualified for that job. In this solo episode, I'm breaking down how to honestly evaluate whether you're a good fit for a role before you hit apply. We're talking about the \"spray and pray\" approach, why more applications don't necessarily equal better odds, and how to separate must-have qualifications from skills you can learn along the way. I also dig into technical skills, transferable experience, career transitions, and why sometimes taking a strategic step back can actually move your career forward. This isn't about shrinking your goals or settling for less. It's about protecting your time, energy, and confidence by focusing on opportunities where you can genuinely compete. If you're job searching or trying to break into agriculture or the Western industry, this episode is for you. Be sure to subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode! Connect with Jessie: Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest Check out the Of The West website Resources & Links: The Ag + Western Career Blueprint Join The Directory Of The West Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description Get our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your Internship Get our FREE resource: 10 Resume Mistakes (and how to fix them) Get our FREE resource: How to Avoid the 7 Biggest Hiring Mistakes Employers Make Email us at hello@ofthewest.co Subscribe to Of The West's ⁠Newsletters List your jobs on ⁠Of The West Mentioned in this episode: Raising a champion takes more than feed. It’s work, time, and passion. Purina Equine Feed","meta_description":"This week we’re tackling an uncomfortable conversation in the job-seeking world: If you're applying for many positions and never hearing back, you simply…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1487,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/leaders-of-the-west-6421738/episodes/172-are-you-actually-a-fit-for-that-job/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-of-the-west-6421738/172-are-you-actually-a-fit-for-that-job.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}