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Career Talk: Learn – Grow – Thrive

Content creator, host, and editor, Stephanie Dennis, is on a mission to empower people to take control of their careers by offering holistic career advice. The goal is to provide everyone with actionable tips, knowledge, skills, and confidence to crush their career goals.
This podcast takes a funny, fresh, and playful approach to discussing career topics.
We have fun, laugh, use adult language, tell it how it is, and get right to the point.
Check out Career Talk: Learn – Grow – Thrive as featured in the New York Times, Inc.com, Forbes, Reader’s Digest, Business Insider, and more!

Copyright: © Stephanie Dennis

Latest Episodes:

Dealing With Favoritism At Work Apr 06, 2020

Show notes

Ask yourself:

How do I help my manager achieve team goals?
Am I hitting my goals / KPIs?
What am I doing to make my managers job easier?
Am I doing anything to cause tension / friction at work?

Action items:

Ask your manager how you can help
Discuss your wins in 1:1's or team meetings (when appropriate)
Ask for feedback from your leader and team (if it makes sense, usually does)
Look for areas where you make something easy for your leader or team
Ensure the goals, individually and team are clear and have deadlines
Is the entire team being held accountable for the same things?
Volunteer to lead projects, meetings, assignments
Keep it about you and how you can improve and do better vs them
Stay positive and keep out of team gossip
Be honest
Stay motivated and working hard
Try to assume good intent vs malicious intent
Have an honest, transparent conversation with your leader in a 1:1
If you are being favorited, try to share the love aka praise, projects, attending conferences, classes, etc.

To support the show:

Online Store (you can get 15% off using code CAREERTALKPOD15):

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Paypal:

paypal.me/stephdennis13

Anchor:

https://anchor.fm/careertalk

For show notes go to:

http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/

To work together:

listentocareertalk.com

For the Google Survey:

https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1

To connect:

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We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis

You’re awesome!!

Go be your amazing self today!!!

How To Change Careers Mar 30, 2020

Show notes

Often people change careers at least once throughout their career.

Tips:

Try to make this change internally
Evaluate where you are at now
Research
Skills gap assessment and closure
Interview 5-10 people who have the job you want
Interview 2-5 hiring managers
Network

To support the show:

Online Store (you can get 15% off using code CAREERTALKPOD15):

careertalkswag.com

Paypal:

paypal.me/stephdennis13

Anchor:

https://anchor.fm/careertalk

For show notes go to:

http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/

To work together:

listentocareertalk.com

For the Google Survey:

https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1

To connect:

Instagram:

@stephdennis13

@careertalkpodcast

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/stephdennis13

We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis

You’re awesome!!

Go be your amazing self today!!!

Help! I’m Friends / Enemies With The Wrong People At Work Mar 23, 2020

Show notes

Either situation can be super hard and tricky.

Who we associate with (inside and outside of work) will impact us as humans. Our attitude, our personality, our actions, our work, etc.

Jim Rohn has the famous quote, "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with"

Friends with the wrong people:

Create some distance
Start talking to some new people at work
No thank you
Rock those headphones
Change up lunch habits
Alone time
Reserve a space to get out of a shared space for a couple hours
If they aren't getting it, explain you have some big personal goals you're working towards and really want to put major focus on work
Stay kind, cordial and nice

Enemies with the wrong people:

Why? No reason, ok KAREN
Do you need to apologies for something?
Work hard, let your results shine and contribute
Be kind and nice
Invite that person to lunch or coffee
Ask the right people for advice, in a professional tactful way
Time will squash most things
Try their suggestions / ideas / thoughts
Don't retaliate or react at all
Do the right thing for your customers
Ask them how they are doing

Notes:

Actions speak louder than words
Be the bigger person / take the high road
You are responsible for you
Your reputation will be impacted on how you respond to someone's stuff

To support the show:

Paypal:

paypal.me/stephdennis13

Anchor:

https://anchor.fm/careertalk

For show notes go to:

http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/

To work together:

listentocareertalk.com

For the Google Survey:

https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1

To connect:

Instagram:

@stephdennis13

@careertalkpodcast

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/stephdennis13

We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis

You’re awesome!!

Go be your amazing self today!!!

Too Eager To Say YES! Mar 19, 2020

Show notes

You're interviewing, things are going well, you're getting excited. It's a great company, it's a great team. Everything looks good, everything sounds good. You get an offer.

BEFORE taking a second to think about it, you say yes, sign, start your background check and are off to the races!!

NOT a bad thing AT ALL if you did your due diligence.

If you did that, amazing! Congratulations!!

If you didn't thats ok too!

If you haven't started yet, ask to talk to your future manager to get some questions answered. If they are benefits related HR / recruiting might be the best contact.

If you have started you can still ask your questions, good opportunity would be in your 1:1 with your manager.

Due diligence points:

Culture fit
Mission of company
Team goals
Individual goals
Team member
How does your group work together
Typical day / week / year
What's your impact
Leadership style
Biggest challenges to you when you first start
Projects
Growth opportunities
Where did the person go who had the job before you
Does the role align to your passion / purpose
Internet research
Know anyone who works there, has worked there or interviewed with them?

If you'd like an episode on how to interview a potential employer for culture check out the episode released on 1/9/2020

To support the show:

Paypal:

paypal.me/stephdennis13

Anchor:

https://anchor.fm/careertalk

For show notes go to:

http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/

To work together:

listentocareertalk.com

For the Google Survey:

https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1

To connect:

Instagram:

@stephdennis13

@careertalkpodcast

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/stephdennis13

We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis

You’re awesome!!

Go be your amazing self today!!!

How To Help With Your Partners Involuntary Career Change Mar 16, 2020

Show notes

There are a couple reasons someone could have an involuntary career change.

To clarify the situation we are talking about:

1 - Career change (moving from HR to IT for example)

2 - Job change (moving from IT developer at one company to being a IT developer at another company)

We are talking about #1

Reasons this could happen:

Acquisition - new company comes in, moves people around
Layoff
Partner goes to a new job, changes once they start
Re-organization
Transformation

Things to consider:

Possible heightened stress, learning new things
More than likely higher workload up front, learning new things
Super excited
Looking for support more than likely
Could be unhappy

Questions to ask yourself / your person:

How am I / you doing?
Challenges?
Like?
Dislike?
How does this new job / career make you feel?
Are you satisfied with your new role?
Are you being challenged enough?
What impact are you / I having?
Do you feel fulfilled?
How is the company culture? Has it changed? How is it aligning to you?
Has your manager changed? How is that new relationship?
What are some potential job opportunities?

To support the show:

Paypal:

paypal.me/stephdennis13

Anchor:

https://anchor.fm/careertalk

For show notes go to:

http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/

To work together:

listentocareertalk.com

For the Google Survey:

https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1

To connect:

Instagram:

@stephdennis13

@careertalkpodcast

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/stephdennis13

We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis

You’re awesome!!

Go be your amazing self today!!!

Workforce Mobility - What Is It, Why Companies Need It, How To Get It Mar 12, 2020

Show notes

What do you consider workforce mobility?

Moving / relocation to another location
Overseas job opportunities
Work and travel easily / working while traveling
Remote opportunities
Work on mobile devices
Moving into different roles internally

What is it?

Technically it is the relocation services of employees to move current or potential employees

Why companies need workplace mobility?

Larger candidate pool
More diverse candidate pool
Higher employee productivity
Employee growth options
Lower costs
Higher employee satisfaction
Flexibility for employees
Better teamwork and more collaboration
Improved communication
Higher innovation
Stronger sense of security
Employees will feel more work life balance
Employees will work harder and get more done

Need mobility?

What is the company policy?
Talk to HR, explain your needs, ask for suggestions / options
Ask your manager for flexibility
Offer suggestions / tools / tips / etc.
Explore remote opportunities
May have to explore externally

To support the show:

Paypal:

paypal.me/stephdennis13

Anchor:

https://anchor.fm/careertalk

For show notes go to:

http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/

To work together:

listentocareertalk.com

For the Google Survey:

https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1

To connect:

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@careertalkpodcast

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/stephdennis13

We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis

You’re awesome!!

Go be your amazing self today!!!

What To Do When Your College Degree Isn't Enough Mar 09, 2020

Show notes

You have a degree, recently graduated and you're struggling to find a job. I hear you!

A lot of companies want someone with experience even for the entry level jobs.

Tips:

Ensure you're looking for entry level jobs
Don't NOT apply for roles because they want 1 year of experience
List your education towards the top of your resume with graduation year
Must include all working experience
Always include internships
Create a 'school projects' section on your resume
Sharpen your interview skills
Be open to taking an unideal role if it can lead to a role you want in 1-2 years
Work study programs included on your resume
Try gaining experience through 'gigs'
Work a sucky job if you have bills to pay until you land the job that will start your career
Network
Reach out to potential H.M.'s and ask them for their advice
Get support system for recent college grads

To support the show:

Paypal:

paypal.me/stephdennis13

Anchor:

https://anchor.fm/careertalk

For show notes go to:

http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/

To work together:

listentocareertalk.com

For the Google Survey:

https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1

To connect:

Instagram:

@stephdennis13

@careertalkpodcast

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/stephdennis13

We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis

You’re awesome!!

Go be your amazing self today!!!

Steph's Story - Last Update (for now) Mar 07, 2020

Show notes

https://anchor.fm/careertalk

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To connect:

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We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis

You’re awesome!!

Go be your amazing self today!!!

Tips On How To Stay Current In Your Job & Career Mar 05, 2020

Show notes

Staying current is so incredibly important!

Social media managers are not updating myspace websites anymore. Programmers doing DOS aren't in demand anymore.

We have to evolve as society, culture and technology evolves.

Learning new things will also change over time. How you learn. What you learn.

Tips:

Ask questions
Learn from people more senior on your team
Free resources
Establish what you need / want to learn
Talk to your leader
What are the trades telling you? Trends? Fads? Patterns?
Conferences
Hire an external expert / consultant
Paid courses
Network, keep you name out there
Offer to teach your skills to others
Read
Ask to be on new, cutting edge projects
Become an expert at what you do so you can take on more
Trade shows
Communicate
Be an expert in your clients needs / business goals / objectives
Certificates

To support the show:

Paypal:

paypal.me/stephdennis13

Anchor:

https://anchor.fm/careertalk

For show notes go to:

http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/

To work together:

listentocareertalk.com

For the Google Survey:

https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1

To connect:

Instagram:

@stephdennis13

@careertalkpodcast

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/stephdennis13

We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis

You’re awesome!!

Go be your amazing self today!!!

Jack Of All Trades, Master of None Mar 02, 2020

Show notes

Being a jack of all trades can be a great thing!

Ask yourself:

Do you like being more of a generalist?
Do you feel you are lacking something?
Is there something you'd like to learn?
Are you an expert in your core field without specializing?

Pros of being a generalist:

Can work on a variety of projects
Know a little about a lot
Get to encounter and solve all types of issues / problems
Will likely stay challenged
Combined expertise / experiences
Could help clarify what you love to do
Great foundation
Quickly and more efficiently hit the ground running
Project lead / leading specialists

Cons of being a generalist:

Narrow but deep knowledge
What you specialize in could become less valuable in the workplace
Take time to learn new skills
Could narrow earning potential
Won't be able to go toe to toe in conversations with expert specialists

Final thoughts:

Can flip between them throughout your career
Explore opportunities as it makes sense
Don't feel pressured to go down a path you don't want to go down

To support the show:

Paypal:

paypal.me/stephdennis13

Anchor:

https://anchor.fm/careertalk

For show notes go to:

http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/

To work together:

listentocareertalk.com

For the Google Survey:

https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1

To connect:

Instagram:

@stephdennis13

@careertalkpodcast

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/stephdennis13

We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis

You’re awesome!!

Go be your amazing self today!!!

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