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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:

Videos in Job Applications Feb 27, 2020

Show notes

Videos in job applications are becoming more and more popular and more and more common.

I've seen it in 2 ways:

Built in as part of your application (integrated into the ATS)
Asked to go to another platform and copy/paste the video link

Pros:

More personal
Can assess potential culture fit better
Understand someone's personality before an interview
Get specific questions answered
Unique ... for now
Saves time
Reduces costs
Can record if needed
Consistent process for everyone

Cons:

Could be discriminatory to conscious or unconscious bias
Not appropriate for all jobs
People can re-record
Takes time for candidates
A good portion of candidates won't do it

Tips:

Be professional
Dress as you would for an in person interview
Make sure your background is clean and presentable
Re-record if you need to and are able to
Let your personality shine
Be sure to directly answer the questions asked
Answer the question thoroughly without rambling or going on tangents
Make an outline before you hit record
Watch/edit if possible

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:

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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 Get Promoted - 19 Tips Feb 24, 2020

Show notes

Super exciting time when we are preparing for that next step, your promotion!

Tips:

Ask for it
Make your intentions known to your manager
Ask your leader for advice and help
Set clear expectations with your boss on what you need to do to obtain a promotion
Look and accept offers externally
Ask for feedback on a regular basis
Learn new skills as needed
Take on more responsibility in your current role
Hit and exceed your goals / KPIs
Be the go-to person on your team
Train / mentor new team members
Track your accomplishments and how you overcame major career / job obstacles
Stay engaged
Be positive, when when it's hard
Help other people on your team as appropriate
Solve complex issues with your customers and / or team
Stay away from the gossip and / or politics
Meet deadlines
Be a person people feel comfortable talking to / approachable

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!!!

Red Flags To Watch Out For When Interviewing Feb 20, 2020

Show notes

It is a major let down and really discouraging to be excited to start a new job, just to actually start and realize it's awful.

Red flags:

Lack of follow up from the team (recruiter, hiring manager, other team members)
People not providing straight answers to your questions
Lack of transparency
Resistance to you meeting with other team members
Negative tone of people you interview with
Sense of over worked employees
Company doesn't have a large online presence
Mostly negative online reviews for the organization
Pressure to accept the job on the spot
Unable to see offices (if not all remote company)
All the things are absolutely chaotic
Get a sense of spammy or too good to be true vibe
Lack of professionalism
Rude or abrasive
Offer comes in super low
Bad press
No sense of employees being able to take time away from laptop

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 Overcome Lack Of Communication At Work Feb 17, 2020

Show notes

Communication is so so important. A lack of it can be challenging for sure.

And sometimes we need to take control so we are getting what we need to be successful.

Tips:

Acknowledge the challenge
Ask for regular 1:1 meetings with your manager
Establish and set expectations with your boss
Send progress email updates to your leader
Offer to be a note taker for team meetings and send to everyone on the team
Understand your KPIs and how your performance is measured
Use the tools available to you
Stay consistent
Be the change
Ask for feedback
Figure out the problem ares as it relates to communication and fix it
Make sure you and your team have created a space where people feel they can communicate
Practice active listening
Understand and know your team's preferred method of communication

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!!!

What To Do When You Are Passed Over For A Promotion Feb 13, 2020

Show notes

It certainly doesn't feel good to be passed over for a promotion.

Don't get bitter, get better!

Did you apply for the role? Or make your desire for the role known?

Tips:

Express gratitude for being considered
Get feedback from your manager
If the hiring manager is not your manager, get feedback from that person as well
Figure out what you need to improve on and make a plan
Have a candid conversation around expectations and when you should achieve certain tasks / goals to be eligible for a promotion
Ask yourself if this was a blessing in disguise
Stay focused and engaged
Determine what's next
Track your progress and accomplishments
Evaluate how long you've been in your role with no promotion to help determine if you should look externally
Process and move through any negative emotions so you don't become bitter or resentful
Evaluate if that promotion is / was the type of work you still want to move into
Be positive and welcoming to the person who got the role

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 Deal With A Bad Corporate Culture / Morale Feb 10, 2020

Show notes

It can be really hard when you are in a bad corporate culture or really bad morale at work.

We have 3 main choices:

Stick it out
Leave
Try to change it

Tips:

Find the positive
Identify the areas you'd like to improve
Set boundaries where / when possible
Speak up when things make you uncomfortable
Redirect / course correct in the moment
Lift others up / compliment / highlight the good work others do
Team building exercises
What training can you and your team could do
Take feedback well
Be open and honest with others
Establish / create / re-iterate the 'why'
Offer / ask for more flexibility
Find time / spaces to get incredibly focused
Create a physical space you can thrive in
Take time off / schedule it out when necessary
Clear expectations / updates / goals
Be yourself and celebrate others being themselves
Work towards the next step in your career

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!!!

Resume Tips When Changing Careers Feb 06, 2020

Show notes

Changing careers can be challenging.

Before you make the change, understand what is sparking the change.

Let's review the 4 main types of resumes:

Chronological resume
Functional resume
Combination resume
Job specific / targeted resume

When changing careers we want to combine 3 and 4.

Combining the combination resume while targeting specific roles because recruiters will still want to know your work history.

Make sure you also highlight your education/certificates/training as it relates to the new career you're looking to move into.

When making a change try and talk to people who has made your particular career change. Also try and talk to people who hire the roles you're looking to get.

As you might know, I'm not sure huge on cover letters however a great cover letter is going to be key when changing careers.

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:

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@careertalkpodcast

Facebook:

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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 Create A Career Elevator Pitch Feb 03, 2020

Show notes

Fun question from a listener!

This is going to be similar to the episode released on 2/28/19 where we talk about how to answer the interview question 'tell me about yourself' if you'd like to check it out!

Elevator pitches are meant to be short and sweet. They are focused and we are not rambling in our pitches.

Structure:

50k foot view of your background
10k foot view digging a little deeper
Area of expertise / niche
What you're passionate about in your field

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!!!

What To Do When You Feel Like You Can’t Grow In Your Job / Career Jan 30, 2020

Show notes

Feeling stuck is not cool.

Feeling as though you've hit a ceiling can feel so defeating and discouraging.

Know we can always find growth opportunities!

Tips:

Do you have a career path that allows growth?
Map out your own career paths
Establish your next step
Are you ready for that next step?
Take on more responsibility
Learn something new
Network / work on your relationships
Ask your leader for help / guidance and ideas
Create career goals if you haven't already done so
Find a mentor / hire a coach
Look internally and externally for next steps if you're ready

For another episode on career growth, check out the episode released on 11/7/2019

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 - Part 6: Being Selective, Store Coming Soon, Etc. Jan 27, 2020

Show notes

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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