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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:

Steph’s Story: Part 1 - Contract Unexpectedly Ends Nov 18, 2019

Show notes

We are going to be talking about my story and what I've been doing since I learned my contract was unexpectedly ending early.

First 24 hours:

Got news
Within 1 hour, on a team call to make the announcement
Processed
Cried
Wine and pizza with a friend
HTGAWM
Downloaded job search apps on my phone
Updated resume
Created UpWork profile
LinkedIn - turned on 'open to new opportunities'
Wine and chill

Weekend:

Relax
Process
Research job openings
Research UpWork
Set up job alerts

Monday:

Work
Network
Ask people if they know of any opportunities
Email the team I support to let them know
Started transitioning work to the new person
Told friends
Applied to roles
Starting rowing

Tuesday:

Told more friends
Applications
UpWork proposals
Website recommendations
Phone apps
Posted podcast to LinkedIn

Wednesday:

Asked LinkedIn network if they had any leads
We Work Remotely website
Applications

Rest of the week:

Applying

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!!!

Getting Your First Job Out of College With No Internship Experience Nov 14, 2019

Show notes

Landing your first job can be exciting and also stressful!

Key points:

Know what you're looking for
Create a great resume
Awesome cover letter
Prepare for every interview
Crush your interviews
Amazing follow up

Good to know:

Should have some sort of experience
Any classes that you did what job you want to have are relevant
Use LinkedIn - episode on 9/25/2017 can you help you here
You will have an entry level job
Manage your expectations around compensation

Resume episodes:

9/29/2019
8/21/2017
5/8/2017
3/13/2017
2/20/2017
11/14/2016
Applications:
3/7/2019
6/26/2017

Cover letter:

10/2/2017

Interviewing episodes:

10/3/2019
9/19/2019
8/6/2019
4/25/2019
2/28/2019
8/28/2017
7/24/2017
5/22/2017
3/27/2017
1/30/2017

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 Grow Your Career Nov 07, 2019

Show notes

How to grow your career

Know where you want to go
Explore
Talk to your manager
Talk to others
Raise your hand to take on more responsibility
Learn new skills
Make a change
Can you teach someone / something?
Network / ask around
Find a mentor
Get cozy with being uncomfortable
Can you take on a part time gig or contract?
Be smart with your spare time
Follow your intuition
Be ok with taking risks

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!!!

Proper Interview Attire Oct 31, 2019

Show notes

A few tips:

Don't overthink this too much
Look professional, put together and feel confident
Ask the person helping scheduling the interview (coordinator, recruiter, hiring manager, etc)
Good hygiene
Let your personality shine!

Ladies:

Closed toed shoes
Dress pants / skirt / professional dress
Blouse
Blazer if you'd like (professional)
Hair done

Gentlemen:

Closed toed shoes
Dress pants
Shirt tucked in
Belt
Tie (if appropriate - professional)
Blazer (if appropriate - professional)
Belt and shoes match
Hair done

What to bring to your interview:

Notebook / portfolio
Resume - several copies
Pen

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’ve Made A Mistake Oct 24, 2019

Show notes

We have all made mistakes!

Own it
Is an apology necessary?
Fix it
Communication
Course correct
Re-group
Don't beat yourself up
Accept consequences
Ask for feedback
Reflect
Share what you have learned

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!!!

Accepted An Offer, 'Perfect' Job Calls, Now What? Oct 17, 2019

Show notes

This episode is inspired by an article I submitted for on rewire.org, here is a link:

https://www.rewire.org/work/turn-down-accepted-job-offer/

What to do when you have an accepted an offer but you just got a call from another company that you were really interested in interviewing with.

Were you already in process with this company?
Comparing opportunities - what are the pros / cons? Can you rank them? Top choice?
Why did they call? Interview? Offer? Follow up? Was there a delay? Was there a reason for that delay?
Have you started the new job? Like it? Not yet?
What role will be the better long term best career choice?

Some people may ask, can this be avoided?

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!!!

It Is NEVER Too Late To Make A Career Change Oct 10, 2019

Show notes

To do:

Evaluate

Don't want to make a move to another dud
What do you like to do? And why?
What do you dislike doing? And why?
What have you loved about your past roles?
What have you hated about past roles?
What kind of leaders do you like to work for?
What kind of leader do you not want to work for?
What type of team do you want to be a part of?
What type of work are you looking to do?
What sort of office environment do you want?
What kind of corporate culture are you looking for?
How will you know you are happy?
How do you want to feel in your new career?
What do you need to know before you can determine something is a good fit?
Income differential?
Pros
Cons
Risks

Research

Are you qualified for this new role?
What do you need to do to become qualified
What experience / skills do you need to get or acquire

Make a plan, a specific plan to close the gap

Network / ask questions

Make it happen

Be happy

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!!!

Will I Get The Job? Did My Interview Go Well? Oct 03, 2019

Show notes

It's hard to say for sure whether or not someone will get a job. However we can chat about the signs your interview went well!
Positive signals the interview went well (should have multiple of these)

Recruiter or hiring manager re-aligns compensation with you
The company follows up with you before you follow up with them
Asking when you'd be available to start
The team (usually recruiting) genuinely wants to hear your feedback
Company is trying to get you in for next steps ASAP
Asking for references
Explaining the offer approval process or background check details
Asked about your interest in the job
Asked if you have any other interviews or offers
Team gives clarity of role, responsibilities and day to day
You feel you're being sold to (company or role)
Your interview runs late
The person you followed up with actually responds to your email
Basic wording (you will vs you would)
Body language
Intro to other team members
Tour
Towards the end of the interview conversation turns more casual
The team sets clear expectations on when you should expect to hear back about next steps
Interviewer ties your specific experience to how it could be helpful in the role
Company offers to pay for flight for an interview
The good bye (see you soon, when we talk again, etc)

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 Refresher - 24 Resume Writing Tips Sep 26, 2019

Show notes

Consistent formatting (font, spacing, dates, titles, abbreviations, use of capital letters, city, state, headers, etc)
Keyword brainstorm - ensure the right words are on your resume
Tools used - be specific (software, technology, methodologies, applications)
Rules / laws / guidelines - be specific and consistent
If with the same company, tuck all the jobs under the company name
Heading are consistent and make senes
No references
Specific numbers (sold X, saved X, increased productivity by X)
Words you're using (manager vs leader; led a team vs subordinates)
Education - remove dates and GPA
Clients / customers / industries
If a contract role, list that
Contact info at the top - email and phone
Work experience is relevant and/or last ~10-15 years
Be honest
What's the goal of your resume
Who can review your resume and give you feedback?
Resume matches LinkedIn
Bullet points over paragraphs
Resume paper
No objectives
No capital letters, DO NOT YELL AT PEOPLE
No compensation info on your resume
No personal details on your resume (marital status, kids, date of birth, etc.)

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!!!

Phone Interview Tips Refresher Sep 19, 2019

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

You’re awesome!!

Go be your amazing self today!!!

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