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15 Quick Career Fixes You Needed Yesterday May 25, 2021

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Last week, we reached out to you all, the Career Contessa listeners and readers, to find out whether you had any specific career questions we could cover on the podcast. The response was overwhelming. So we decided to dedicate an entire episode to addressing your questions and providing some quick fixes and solutions to your career problems. That’s why on this episode we’ll be answering 15 career questions submitted by you, The Femails listeners. We’ll be covering everything from how to effectively job search, to how to deal with competitive coworkers, to knowing what salary to ask for, and much more.

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5 Red Flags to Absolutely Avoid in a Company May 18, 2021

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Sometimes you know when a company is not a great fit for you. Whether you notice it in a job interview, 5 months into working at a company, or 5 years into working at a company, there’s one thing that’s definitely true: toxic workplaces can lead to stress, burnout, and serious disruptions in your normal life. On this episode we’ll be discussing our own personal experiences with toxic work environments and 5 red flags to absolutely avoid in a company.

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Are You Languishing? Here’s How to Feel Better May 11, 2021

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Languishing. Many of us are doing it without even being aware of what “it” is. Languishing is not burnout and it’s not quite depression, but it’s sort of like a cousin to both. Languishing is a feeling of stagnancy, emptiness, and aimlessness. The danger of languishing is that it can grow to become depression or an anxiety disorder. If this sounds familiar to you, listen up. On this episode we’ll be discussing why so many of us are languishing and why putting a name to a feeling helps and5 pieces of advice on addressing your emotions both at work and in your personal life.

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The Most Important Career Advice You Haven't Heard Already May 04, 2021

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It’s pretty obvious that our careers have a huge impact on our finances, but your finances also have a huge affect on your career. Being financially stable gives you more options in your career and allows you to have a solid foundation to make choices from. That stability can make a huge difference if you need to leave a job you hate, take a career risk, or if you want to start your own business. Plus, studies have shown that employees who are stressed about their finances are less productive at work. The more you stay on top of your finances, the less stressed you’ll feel. That’s a win for your finances, career, and health!

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4 Steps to Overcome Feelings of Self-Doubt Apr 27, 2021

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Dealing with and working to overcome self-doubt is a common hurdle to progress -- especially career progress. Struggles with self-doubt can: keep you from speaking up or advocating for yourself, cause you to settle for roles don’t reflect your true potential, make you reluctant to trust your decision-making abilities, give you pause when you really want to ask for a raise or promotion, keep you in a job that kills your spirit each and every day...AND MORE. That’s why on this episode we discuss whether impostor syndrome is real and 4 steps to overcome feelings of self-doubt.

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3 Ways to Set Yourself Up For Career Success Apr 20, 2021

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Contrary to what it may feel like, you don’t have to wait for a new year, a birthday, or a new job opportunity to reinvigorate your career. You can start over or do a reset whenever you want—halfway through the year, or at 3pm on a Tuesday. You can make today the start of setting up your career for success. That’s why on today’s episode we’ll be discussing why everyone should practice professional development and what career “success” even looks like. Plus, listen to learn 3 ways to set yourself up for career success.

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5 Steps to Career Satisfaction—According to Research Apr 13, 2021

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Much of our days, our purpose, and our identities revolve around not who we are, but what we do. When we meet someone new for the first time, how often do we strike up a conversation surrounding how we make our living? Unless we are finding meaning and purpose in our careers, or using the gifts and talents we have been given, we may not find contentment in the workplace. On today’s episode we will be discussing the importance of career satisfaction and 5 steps to take in order to achieve career satisfaction.

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How Much of Your "Authentic" Self Should You Really Bring to Work Apr 06, 2021

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Being authentic at work can seem like a tricky balance. Many people feel like they have a completely different version of themselves that shows up to work each day. But how much of your “true” self is ok to bring into work? That’s why on today’s episode we’ll be discussing what it means to be authentic at work and 4 tips for staying authentic at work

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Is Fear Masking Your Ambition? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Mar 30, 2021

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Fear often stands in the way of ambition. But how do you recognize that fear and stop it from getting in the way of achieving your goals? On today’s episode we are joined by our new guest host (and Career Contessa coach), Kea Meyers Duggan, to discuss how fear can mask your ambition and 3 questions to ask yourself in order to determine whether fear is getting in your way.

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7 Types of Rest Every Person Needs Mar 23, 2021

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Have you ever tried to fix an ongoing lack of energy by getting more sleep — only to do so and still feel exhausted? If that’s you, here’s the secret: Sleep and rest are not the same thing, although many of us incorrectly confuse the two. On today’s episode we’ll be discussing the difference between sleep and restandthe 7 types of rest every person needs.

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