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How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile— And Double Your Job Leads Jul 12, 2022

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What’s the secret to harnessing the power of LinkedIn? An optimized LinkedIn profile. We’re joined by LinkedIn expert Jeremy Schifeling to share insider tips on exactly how to optimize your profile, why it matters so much, and the hacks we know will get you noticed.

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7 Work-Related Anxiety Triggers and How to Ease the Stress Jul 05, 2022

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The pandemic caused many people to re-evaluate where they live, their life goals and their careers. For those who did choose to remain in their existing jobs, it’s become a matter of how to do so as happily and healthily as possible. Whether you work from home or go to an office daily; you are typically working for someone else. Your services, talents, skills and knowledge are being exchanged for money and that means meeting expectations. It also entails dealing with daily triggers that frustrate us. According to Dr. Haley Perlus, a performance psychologist, these triggers build up stress which may negatively impact our personal relationships and physical health. Today, Dr. Perlus will share the 7 biggest work triggers you need to watch out for—and tips for how to deal with each one.

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Try This Career Visualization Exercise to Uncover Your Personal Themes of Success Jun 28, 2022

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Today we’re going to get into the power of visualization. We’re pretty practical people, so it’s easy to question the effectiveness of things like manifestation and visualization work. However, after this episode, we’re no longer skeptics. We’re joined by Christine DiDonato, the founder of Career Revolution and author of Get There Faster to discuss what a career vision is and how you can start the work to discover yours.

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How to Negotiate a Job Offer To Get What You Want Jun 21, 2022

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If you’ve ever felt anxious about negotiating a new job’s compensation package, you’re not alone. The thrill of a new job comes with lots of excitement—you’re picturing your new role, new team, and probably relieved about the fresh start and getting to walk away from your current gig. But there’s usually one last important step before accepting and that’s negotiating your job offer. Today we are joined by some experts to teach you what to expect and how to get what you want with your next job offer.

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What We Wish We Knew As a New Grad + How to Job Search As a New Grad Jun 14, 2022

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If you’re a new grad and feel anxious and nervous about your job search, you’re in luck. Today we have Dr. Ciera Graham, a Career Contessa Coach and a woman with over 10 years of experience in helping new or recent college grads discover their passions, leverage their strengths, and increase their marketability on the job market.

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How to Say "No" To Office Housework & Non-Promotable Tasks Jun 07, 2022

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Did you know that in the workplace, women are more likely to take on time-consuming tasks that are unlikely to drive revenue and won’t be recognized in performance evaluations? When you’re so busy doing non-promotable tasks and office housework, it’s easy to see why quitting your job feels like the only way out. We’re discussing the role of office housework, how to say no, and tips for renovating your current role.

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Is Job Hopping The New Promotion? The Pros, Cons, And What to Consider Before You Do It May 31, 2022

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If you’ve ever Googled “how to get a raise,” you’ve probably read how job-hopping is a surefire way to increase your earnings. Job-hoppers, or people who change companies every year or two, have credited frequent moves for significant pay bumps throughout their careers. But what are the pros and cons? Additionally, we’ll be discussing how common job-hopping really is and what to consider before you do it.

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How to Learn About Company Culture: 10 Questions to Ask (Solo Episode) May 24, 2022

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With so many people considering new jobs it’s natural to want to pick the “right” company. You know—the company that isn’t like your last toxic workplace, the company that cares about your wellbeing and their own revenue, and much more. So how can you ensure this when you know the interviewer is inclined to show off the best version of themselves? Ask detailed questions. On this episode, we’re sharing 10 ideas for questions you can ask to better understand a company’s real culture.

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How to Start Networking for Career Success May 17, 2022

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Do you feel like you’ve totally lost your ability to schmooze? In-person networking quickly turned virtual. Now, we’re emerging from our networking hibernation and we’re curious…what’s changed? On today’s episode, we’re joined by networking expert Kelly Hoey to talk about how we can get back into the networking game and how to be strategic about our efforts so we’re networking toward our next career move.

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New Job Regret? Here Are The Signs To Watch For And What To Do Next May 10, 2022

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Have you ever taken on a new job and started to have that sinking feeling that maybe you made a mistake? Like maybe this new job isn't exactly what you pictured and now you’re starting to wonder how long you’re supposed to ride this out? New job regret is unfortunately common. That’s why Gillian Williams, an experienced recruiter who now runs her own recruiting firm called Monday Talent, will share some helpful tips on what to do next—and the signs to watch out for.

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