Career Contessa

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Where to Focus Your Career In 2023: Career Advice for Long-Term Success Nov 29, 2022

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Today we’re sharing the best pieces of career advice we’d give someone as we head into 2023. Believe it or not, the next year is almost upon us and 2022 is leaving us in a very different market from just a year ago. We’ve got 4 key pieces of advice to help you confidently navigate what’s next.

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From Quiet Winning to Quiet Quitting: 3 Types of Quiet Work Nov 22, 2022

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Today’s episode is all about quiet work. No, not the quiet work you were forced to do in elementary school. We’re talking about the new trendy phrases you’re hearing everywhere like quiet quitting, quiet firing, and now, quiet winning. We’re talking about why quiet work is making headlines, what we like and dislike about each term, and the impacts quiet work has on your career, emotions, and even your brain.

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Radical Candor Book: https://www.radicalcandor.com/the-book/

Motivation Course: http://bit.ly/3lghBFk

Dopamine Goal Setting Study: http://bit.ly/3Exgfzc

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I Got Laid Off. Here's How to Navigate a Layoff at Work + Prepare For Job Uncertainty Nov 15, 2022

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Talk of layoffs are taking over news headlines and it can feel scary and even embarrassing to lose your job suddenly. Kea Meyers Duggan is back on the podcast to share her layoff story (she lived through 2 of them), the 3 things you can do after to navigate the uncertainty, and what we think is the secret to having real job security.

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Kea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keameyersduggan/

Kea YouTube: http://bit.ly/3WPPMUI

Layoff Spreadsheet: https://layoffs.fyi/

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How to Become a Chief of Staff: Salary, Skills, & More Nov 08, 2022

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Today we are tackling the Chief of Staff role. Turns out a Chief of Staff role can be so many things and span across many different industries and companies. We interviewed two experts, Clara Ma and Ellana Walker, about how to become a CoS. We talked about the necessary skills, the pros and cons of the job, salary, and so much more. So if you’re interested in becoming a chief of staff or are just curious to figure out what exactly they do listen to this episode.

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Clara’s CoS Substack: https://askachiefofstaff.substack.com

AngelList: https://angel.co

Coho: https://www.joincoho.com

Chief of Staff Network: https://www.chiefofstaff.network

Chief of Staff Round table: https://chiefofstaffroundtable.com

People Geeks: https://www.cultureamp.com/slack-channel-for-people-geeks

Greenhouse: https://learn.greenhouse.io

Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

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How to Get a Promotion at Work: Follow This Roadmap Nov 01, 2022

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A promotion is an exciting thing. You assume more responsibilities, step up to the next rung in your career, feel a heightened sense of achievement, and make more $$$. But actually getting promoted takes more than a job well done. Even if you are a high performer who takes initiative and surpasses your goals, you often still have to convince your manager that you deserve to level up. Over the course of her career in academia, today’s guest, Dr. Ruchi Sinha, has taught many students how to effectively navigate their promotion—and she’s here to share her strategies to help you do the same.

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Self-Care Is Not The Solution For Burnout. Try This Instead Oct 25, 2022

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If you’ve ever felt burned out and then tried to “fix” it by upping your self-care routine, this episode is for you. You probably noticed that in between all your self-care efforts, the burnout from work wasn’t exactly going away. Today we’re joined by Dr. Justin Henderson a psychologist and educator who shares exactly why self-care isn’t the solution for a burned out workforce. In fact, three decades of research have demonstrated that work environments, not individual workers, have the greatest impact on the possibility of burnout and worker turnover. So what’s the solution to burnout? Dr. Justin is sharing actionable steps and tips to help us all feel better.

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Workplace Toxicity Quiz: https://bit.ly/3IFuMbr

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How Mentally Fit Are You? 3 Mental Muscles You Need For Success Oct 18, 2022

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While some of us might be back in the gym working on our physical fitness, today we’re discussing another fitness type that’s equally important—your mental fitness. Career Contessa coach and repeat podcast guest, Jackie Ross, is here to teach us the ins and outs of mental fitness including the 3 mental muscles you need for success.

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5 Valuable Employee Benefits to Negotiate Besides Salary Oct 11, 2022

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On this episode, we are joined by Caileen Holden, Career Contessa’s Director of Content, to talk about something that’s near and dear to our hearts: money. More specifically, we’re talking about how to negotiate benefits that can actually amount to more value than the baseline dollar amount of your salary. We’re also talking about the launch of our partner brand, The Salary Project!

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How to Become a Marketing Manager: Salary, Skills, & More Oct 04, 2022

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Today we are entering the ever-evolving field of marketing, more specifically, how to become a marketing manager. Marketing is beneficial to arguably every type of company, service, or product so seeking a marketing manager role could be pretty lucrative. We interviewed two expert marketers about how to become a marketing manager, what to expect in a marketing job interview, what a marketing manager salary looks like, and so much more. So if you’re interested in becoming a marketing manager or are just curious to figure out what exactly they do, listen to this episode.

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Vanessa Lau: https://www.vanessalau.co

Rachel Pedersen: https://rachelpedersen.com/

Amy Porterfield: https://www.amyporterfield.com

Jenna Kutcher: https://jennakutcher.com

Brittany Hennessy: https://www.instagram.com/mrsbrittanyhennessy

Kendra Newton:

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How To Match Your Experience to a Specific Job (Solo Episode) Sep 27, 2022

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Today’s solo episode is focused on tailoring your experience to a specific job and company. You’ve probably heard the popular advice to always tailor your resume and job application materials to the specific job and company you’re applying to, but what exactly does that mean?! And why does it matter? As a former recruiter and now the CEO of Career Contessa, Lauren has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, talking to hiring managers, and seeing which resumes land in the “yes” pile. On this ep, she shares her top strategies for how you can match your experience to the next job you apply for.

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