Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive show

Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive

Summary: 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! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careertalk/support

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 What To Do When You Have Too Many Career / Job Choices | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 762

Be grateful for all the options!! Tips: Self reflection Think about the long term Strategic vs. tactical Interested in many things? What type of work makes you happy? Is there a rotational program you can be a part of to try various roles? 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!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

 Steph's Story - Part 2: Career Coaching Now Available + Job Searching Update + Tips To Stay Focused While Job Hunting | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1336

We cover a lot in today's episode: Deeper dive into my why on the reason behind I do what I do Career coaching now available! Overview of packages Job searching update 10 tips to stay focused while job searching For career coaching packages, go here: listentocareertalk.com New apps / websites I found or talked about: Adia Flex Jobs Also talked about UpWork Bumble  Bizz Workew.com Facebook Groups Tips to Stay Focused While Job Searching: Clarity on what you want Daily list of goals Ongoing list of sites that you find helpful List of contacts you want to reach out to / have reached out to Share what you're looking for on LinkedIn, if appropriate List of agencies you want to / have reached out to Track 'what I accomplished today' at the end of each day Accountability partner Set aside time - focused, uninterrupted time Implement a daily activity to keep you positive 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!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

 What To Do When You Haven’t Adequately Prepared For An Interview | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 762

It's probably going to be fine. However, if it's not, accept that as a lesson learned. Tips: Ask good questions Take 2-3 minutes and read the company's about page If asked a question you can't answer because you didn't prep, own it Send a thorough follow up that shows you did your homework after the interview Stay confident Be early to your interview Build rapport with who you are interviewing with Be genuine and authentic 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!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

 How To Deal With Constant Change At Work | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 827

Constant change is not easy. Can feel like a rollercoaster ride. Sometimes we will feel like we want to tap out and get off the ride. I get it!! Change can come in many ways: Corporate transformations Acquisitions Mergers Re-structure Re-org Layoffs Hiring freezes New leadership Pay increase freezes Opening and closing offices Hyper growth Lack of structures / systems Tips: Deep breath Re-focus Set up ways to remind yourself of #2 Try to understand why all the changes are happening Make your skillset known Stay the course Offer to help Be genuine and authentic Pause, slow down, reflect Evaluate - with all the changes, is this still a good fit for you? Keep positive / upbeat / optimistic Take the opportunity to learn new things Determine if you want to or need to set up new goals / change course Talk through and resolve any issues or struggles Understand if what you are measured on, your KPIs, are changing or staying the same Recognize when you've hit your max - take a break Prepare for what you can Things to know: Change is the only constant Change can lead to amazing things 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!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

 What To Do When Your Colleagues Make More Than You / Unequal Pay or Compensation | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1121

It is not cool. Been there. There was a guy who made more than me, which made it feel worse. Tips: Take a deep breath Decide, we have 3 options Leave it alone Ask for more Leave for a better paying job Do your research Create a plan to stay engaged and motivated Figure out if you want to approach your boss or your HR team Decide what range you'll be happy with Take time to feel the feels During your conversations: Focus on you, your qualifications and what you bring to the table Keep it positive and upbeat Know your stuff Be confident Don't: bring up specifics about your colleagues What you need to know: You are amazing You deserve to be compensated fairly You are worth it 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!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

 Steph’s Story: Part 1 - Contract Unexpectedly Ends | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 868

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!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

 Getting Your First Job Out of College With No Internship Experience | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 728

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!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

 How To Grow Your Career | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 833

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!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

 Proper Interview Attire | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 621

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!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

 What To Do When You’ve Made A Mistake | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 539

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!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

 Accepted An Offer, 'Perfect' Job Calls, Now What? | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 649

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!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

 It Is NEVER Too Late To Make A Career Change | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 615

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!!!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

 Will I Get The Job? Did My Interview Go Well? | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 718

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!!!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

 Resume Refresher - 24 Resume Writing Tips | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 1529

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!!!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

 Phone Interview Tips Refresher | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 919

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!!!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

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