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Tristan's Tip : Practice Your Interviewing Skills Jul 09, 2020

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On the seventy-third installment of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield graciously shares an offer to help you practice your interviewing skills for free. He's teamed up with AAA's The Auto Club Group to provide FREE 30 to 45-minute VIRTUAL mock interviews for up to 50 people from July 13th through July 17th. If you haven't interviewed in a while, need to work on your interview skills, want to practice virtual interviewing, or just want to receive feedback on your interview performance, check the show notes to sign up. But hurry - it's first come, first served!

Secure your spot now for a virtual mock interview conducted by HR professionals of AAA's The Auto Club Group. Remember, only the first people will receive interview spots!

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White Supremacy Culture at Work (w/ Dr. Tema Okun) Jul 07, 2020

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Zach sits down with activist Tema Okun, author of "The Emperor Has No Clothes: Teaching About Race And Racism To People Who Don't Want To Know," to have a chat geared around white supremacy culture at work. She and Zach take a deep dive into a piece she wrote on the subject, dissecting several of the named characteristics present in the document. Check out the show notes to reference the piece and to find out more about her work!

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Read her "White Supremacy Culture" piece by clicking here.

Interested in her book, "The Emperor Has No Clothes?" Check it out on Amazon.

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See It to Be It : Property & Casualty Underwriter (w/ Rose Zilinskas) Jul 04, 2020

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On the fifteenth entry of our See It to Be It podcast series, Amy C. Waninger speaks with Rose Zilinskas, a results-generating personal lines underwriting professional with experience in positions of increasing levels of responsibility. They talk about her introduction to the insurance industry, what kind of degree is best suited for pursuing a career in underwriting, and the importance of self-advocacy at work. Check the links in the show notes to connect with Rose!

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Tristan's Tip : Common Outreach Mistakes Jul 02, 2020

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On the seventy-second entry of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield talks about how to correct some of the common outreach mistakes you might be making. With unemployment levels being so high the market is quite competitive, so networking is an even more vital part of your job search. Watch out for these mistakes and make some adjustments in your outreach to increase your chances of a response!

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Organizational Models + White Supremacy (w/ Dr. Caitlin Rosenthal) Jun 30, 2020

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Zach has the honor of speaking with Dr. Caitlin Rosenthal, an Assistant Professor at University of California, Berkeley and author of 2018's "Accounting for Slavery," in an episode themed around organizational models and white supremacy. She and Zach touch on everything from violence and technology to reparations to the problems with the "business case for diversity." Check the show notes to connect with Dr. Rosenthal and order her book!

Learn more about (and buy!) Dr. Rosenthal's book "Accounting for Slavery" on Amazon.

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The Link Up with Latesha : Life Design & Training For Your Next Season Jun 27, 2020

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On the twenty-eighth installment of The Link Up with Latesha, our incredible host Latesha Byrd, founder of Byrd Career Consulting, touches on the concepts of life design and positioning, and she offers up several pieces of advice to help you prepare and train for your next season. She also talks a bit about her free webinar coming up on June 29th entitled "Black Women Breaking the Black Ceiling at Work: Don't Just Tell Me You Stand With Me, Give Me My Coin." Over 1,100 people have registered to attend so far - check the links in the show notes to add your name to the list today!

Wanting to sign up for Latesha's free webinar? You can do so by clicking here. Don't miss it!

Interested in Latesha's Career Chasers Members Club? Click here for all the information. Membership will be reopening very soon, so join the waiting list!

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Tristan's Tip : Negotiate Your Worth Jun 25, 2020

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On the seventy-first entry of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield explains how to effectively negotiate your worth. Don't regret taking a role and not asking for what you are worth! If a company wants to hire you to boost their diversity profile, don't feel bad about it. Leverage their white guilt and make the situation work for you. Negotiate your worth, gain those skills, and position yourself for something better!

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Find out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here or below.

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Centering Black Experiences (w/ Dr. Janice Gassam) Jun 23, 2020

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Zach welcomes Dr. Janice Gassam, Ph.D. back to the podcast to talk about the concept of centering Black experiences. She and Zach discuss the tremendous impact of enduring continuous emotional labor and implore any and all aspiring allies and/or white executives to compensate Black people when they're asked to speak about their feelings, and Dr. Gassam also shares a bit about both her podcast and new book, both titled "Dirty Diversity" - check the show notes if you'd like to find out more!

Learn more about (and buy!) Dr. Gassam's book "Dirty Diversity" on Amazon or Audible.

Interested in the Dirty Diversity podcast? Check it out on her website.

Read Dr. Gassam's "Dear Companies: Your BLM Posts Are Cute But We Want To See Policy Change" piece on Forbes.

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See It to Be It : Organizational Change Manager (w/ Vonda Page) Jun 20, 2020

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On the fourteenth entry of our See It to Be It podcast series, Amy C. Waninger speaks with Vonda Page, an organizational change leader at PayPal, about her entrance into the tech space and her experience being the only in many job settings, and Vonda talks to the fact that even individuals without a STEM background have spaces for them in technology. Check the links in the show notes to connect with her!

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Tristan's Tip : Advocating for Yourself in the Workplace Jun 18, 2020

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On the seventieth installment of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield talks about advocating for yourself in the workplace. With everything going on in the world, many professionals are trying to find a way to make their voice heard, whether it be on the discomfort returning to the office during COVID-19 or challenging systemic issues linked to racism. It’s difficult to speak up, especially when you depend on your job so you can pay your bills and live your life. Remember, no one knows you better than you. It’s necessary that you speak up for yourself, your ideas, and your concerns!

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Find out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here or below.

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Help food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.

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