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Andrea Kay Career Whisperer

Andrea Kay•andreakay.com

A ten-minute unscripted broadcast featuring an ordinary worker who needs career help. Get down-to-earth career advice that will get both you and the worker out of your funk and on to your future. Delivered by career guru Andrea Kay, author of “Life’s a Bitch and Then You Change Careers”, syndicated workplace columnist and author of three other best-selling career books.

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Episodes

Episode 22 - How to explain why you’re so fabulous.

You know you can do the job you’re interviewing for, but how do you get that across to others? Watch Patrick develop his “3-minute commercial” as Andrea shows him the first three things he needs to explain--in plain English.

Jun 22, 2007•11 min

Episode 21 - You’re smart and proven, so why aren’t employers giving you the time of day?

See if you’re making the same mistakes as Patrick, a professional with loads of great experience. Watch how he answers the question, “Tell me about yourself” and what Andrea points out as the first issue getting in his way.

Jun 08, 2007•9 min

Episode 20 - So how do you figure out what you’re good at?

If you don’t know what your key strengths are you’ll end up doing work that bores you to tears. See how Andrea draws Kathy’s key strengths out of her and takes her to the next step of figuring out her next career.

May 25, 2007•9 min

Episode 19 - I’ve got people skills out the butt--what do I do with that?

Discover what “people skills” really means and more as you watch a live coaching session between Andrea and Kathy--who’s got people skills out the butt but doesn’t know what to do with them!

May 10, 2007•12 min

Episode 18 - They can fire you for THAT?

You can get fired for all kinds of reasons, including ones that may not seem fair.

Apr 27, 2007•5 min

Episode 17 - The one thing you have to be to make a career change.

If you think you have to be under 30, have money to spare and time on your hands to make a career change, you’re probably wrong. Take this test to see if you’ve got the one thing you DO need.

Apr 13, 2007•7 min

Episode 16 - How to turn your experience into a paying position.

Whether you’ve been volunteering your time or you’re trying to convince an employer to create a new job for you, here’s how to see it from their point of view…and have a better shot of getting paid for the work you do. Mar. 07

Mar 30, 2007•6 min

Episode 15 - Deserve a raise? Don’t do this.

Been working your butt off and deserve more money? Here’s how others before you have tried and failed and what to do instead. Mar. 07

Mar 16, 2007•5 min

Episode 14 - You need this more than a resume.

Description: Yeah, yeah, I know you need a resume. But try showing some of this to get that job you really, really want.

Mar 02, 2007•5 min

Episode 13 - A very cool job that matters, and…

I’m always on the lookout for interesting jobs that fit what you’re looking for: flexibility, fun and meaning. Here’s a very cool job that matters and tips on how you can find it.

Feb 16, 2007•6 min

Episode 12 - Clam up or confront? One can make you sick.

Is something or someone at work bugging you so much, you’re at the end of your rope? Here’s your best approach to not losing it.

Feb 02, 2007•5 min

Episode 11 - Breakfast with Bill: Use the time wisely.

When you get face time with your boss or company CEO, don’t blow it. Here’s what to ask and what they’d like to hear.

Jan 19, 2007•4 min

Episode 10 - Are you an exec suffering from depression?

Executives are used to being in control and solving their own problems. Here’s a time when you need to reach out for help.

Jan 05, 2007•6 min

Episode 9 - Who should help you with your career?

Is it up to your company’s human resource department or your supervisor to tell you how you can get ahead? Not if you want to get ahead. Here’s what to do instead.

Dec 22, 2006•6 min

Episode 8 - Show me the money

If you’ve ever been in an interview where the subject of salary came up, did you handle it the right way? Here’s what not to do, what to say when, and the only time you should talk about money.

Dec 08, 2006•6 min

Episode 7 - Why you may not be getting second interviews

If you rarely get called back for a second interview, it could be big or little things that are getting you nixed from the process. Or it could be this. Here are two things to do instead.

Nov 24, 2006•6 min

Episode 6 - So you want to live and work somewhere else.

If you want to find a job in another city, here are the four steps to start the process and make it a reality instead of just a wish.

Nov 10, 2006•7 min

Episode 5 - Turn interview hiccups into your advantage.

What do you do when something unexpected happens in your job interview? Even when things aren’t going as smoothly as you hoped, here’s a way to turn an unexpected moment to your advantage.

Oct 27, 2006•4 min

Episode 4 - The most important question entrepreneurs need to answer first.

Thinking about starting your own business? You better know this before you get started...and a few more things.

Oct 13, 2006•5 min

Episode 3 - Who hates or likes who is irrelevant

Whether your boss is best buddies with your co-worker has nothing to do with you getting a promotion. Here's what to focus on instead.

Sep 29, 2006•6 min

Episode 2 - Make sure they know you matter

Do you make a difference at work? Make sure they know you matter and how much you matter.

Aug 25, 2006•7 min

Episode 1 - Afraid Career change won't work out

Scared to death to make a career change? Worried it won't work out? Learn the first steps to take that will lower your risk and increase your chances of success.

Aug 11, 2006•6 min

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