Ask yourself: How do I help my manager achieve team goals? Am I hitting my goals / KPIs? What am I doing to make my managers job easier? Am I doing anything to cause tension / friction at work? Action items: Ask your manager how you can help Discuss your wins in 1:1's or team meetings (when appropriate) Ask for feedback from your leader and team (if it makes sense, usually does) Look for areas where you make something easy for your leader or team Ensure the goals, individually and team are clear...
Apr 06, 2020•17 min•Ep. 146
Often people change careers at least once throughout their career. Tips: Try to make this change internally Evaluate where you are at now Research Skills gap assessment and closure Interview 5-10 people who have the job you want Interview 2-5 hiring managers Network To support the show: Online Store (you can get 15% off using code CAREERTALKPOD15): careertalkswag.com Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/caree...
Mar 30, 2020•9 min
Either situation can be super hard and tricky. Who we associate with (inside and outside of work) will impact us as humans. Our attitude, our personality, our actions, our work, etc. Jim Rohn has the famous quote, "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with" Friends with the wrong people: Create some distance Start talking to some new people at work No thank you Rock those headphones Change up lunch habits Alone time Reserve a space to get out of a shared space for a couple...
Mar 23, 2020•9 min
You're interviewing, things are going well, you're getting excited. It's a great company, it's a great team. Everything looks good, everything sounds good. You get an offer. BEFORE taking a second to think about it, you say yes, sign, start your background check and are off to the races!! NOT a bad thing AT ALL if you did your due diligence. If you did that, amazing! Congratulations!! If you didn't thats ok too! If you haven't started yet, ask to talk to your future manager to get some questions...
Mar 19, 2020•9 min•Ep. 141
There are a couple reasons someone could have an involuntary career change. To clarify the situation we are talking about: 1 - Career change (moving from HR to IT for example) 2 - Job change (moving from IT developer at one company to being a IT developer at another company) We are talking about #1 Reasons this could happen: Acquisition - new company comes in, moves people around Layoff Partner goes to a new job, changes once they start Re-organization Transformation Things to consider: Possible...
Mar 16, 2020•13 min•Ep. 140
What do you consider workforce mobility? Moving / relocation to another location Overseas job opportunities Work and travel easily / working while traveling Remote opportunities Work on mobile devices Moving into different roles internally What is it? Technically it is the relocation services of employees to move current or potential employees Why companies need workplace mobility? Larger candidate pool More diverse candidate pool Higher employee productivity Employee growth options Lower costs ...
Mar 12, 2020•16 min•Ep. 139
You have a degree, recently graduated and you're struggling to find a job. I hear you! A lot of companies want someone with experience even for the entry level jobs. Tips: Ensure you're looking for entry level jobs Don't NOT apply for roles because they want 1 year of experience List your education towards the top of your resume with graduation year Must include all working experience Always include internships Create a 'school projects' section on your resume Sharpen your interview skills Be op...
Mar 09, 2020•12 min•Ep. 138
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!!!...
Mar 07, 2020•9 min
Staying current is so incredibly important! Social media managers are not updating myspace websites anymore. Programmers doing DOS aren't in demand anymore. We have to evolve as society, culture and technology evolves. Learning new things will also change over time. How you learn. What you learn. Tips: Ask questions Learn from people more senior on your team Free resources Establish what you need / want to learn Talk to your leader What are the trades telling you? Trends? Fads? Patterns? Confere...
Mar 05, 2020•12 min•Ep. 137
Being a jack of all trades can be a great thing! Ask yourself: Do you like being more of a generalist? Do you feel you are lacking something? Is there something you'd like to learn? Are you an expert in your core field without specializing? Pros of being a generalist: Can work on a variety of projects Know a little about a lot Get to encounter and solve all types of issues / problems Will likely stay challenged Combined expertise / experiences Could help clarify what you love to do Great foundat...
Mar 02, 2020•12 min•Ep. 136
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 discri...
Feb 27, 2020•10 min•Ep. 135
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...
Feb 24, 2020•11 min•Ep. 134
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 ...
Feb 20, 2020•15 min•Ep. 133
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...
Feb 17, 2020•13 min•Ep. 132
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 promot...
Feb 13, 2020•13 min•Ep. 131
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 an...
Feb 10, 2020•14 min•Ep. 130
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 n...
Feb 06, 2020•11 min•Ep. 129
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....
Feb 03, 2020•6 min
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 co...
Jan 30, 2020•10 min•Ep. 127
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!!!...
Jan 27, 2020•6 min
Micromanagers aren't always doing it just to be jerks. They may not even know they are coming across this way. Often they have learned bad habits from other bad leaders. Other times they are under stress and aren't sure how to deal. Tips: Try to give them the benefit of the doubt Try to explain how you felt during a specific time the micro managing was too much Offer a counter solution Accept that it may never change and create a plan Get support from your team Inform, inform, inform Think ahead...
Jan 23, 2020•13 min•Ep. 125
Quit with grace and gratitude! Even if you've reached the point where you are like F this!! We never want to burn any bridges. You just never know when your paths may cross with people you work now, in the future. Keep it positive. Keep it brief. Could be done via: Email Phone In person What should your notice include: Greeting Thank you Notice Timeframe Easy transition Keep in touch Here to help Thank you, Name To support the show: Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/caree...
Jan 20, 2020•9 min•Ep. 124
In this episode we talk about Laura's story including her career crisis and what she did to overcome it. We also dive into passion vs purpose. Laura shares, "When you use passions for a compass for your career it can lead people in directions that aren't necessarily right for them." Additionally we talk about what The Genius Habit, how you can use Laura's tracker to see your progress and society's rules! Check out her website here: http://www.lauragarnett.com/thegeniushabit To support the show: ...
Jan 16, 2020•44 min•Ep. 123
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!!!...
Jan 13, 2020•9 min
It is not fun or cool to be excited about a new job just to start and find out it is terrible. Sometimes we can avoid it. Other times we can't, people are really good liars. Questions to help assess culture fit: Ask all the people you interview with why they like working for the company If you talk to people who will be on the team you'll be working on, ask them to describe the team dynamics Research Go through your network, do you know anyone who works / worked there? Make sure you get to meet/...
Jan 09, 2020•12 min•Ep. 121
I did these searches in the Apple App Store Searched: Job ZipRecruiter Indeed Glassdoor Snag Monster LinkedIn Searched: Jobs ZipRecruiter Indeed Glassdoor Snag Instawork Monster Searched: Career PathSource CareerBuilder Personality Match ZipRecruiter Glassdoor Indeed Good & Co MB Personality Type Monster Searched: Careers U.S. Army Career Navigator Symlicity Jobs and Careers ZipRecruiter Acada Glassdoor Indeed PathSource Monster CareerBuilder Temp or Contract Work: UpWork Fiverr Niche apps /...
Jan 06, 2020•13 min•Ep. 120
2020 is going to be an exciting and amazing year! Before we set new goals think about your current role and reflect on: How do you feel on Sunday nights? How do you feel about the work you do everyday? How do you feel about the team you work with? How do you feel about your leader? How do you feel about the organization you work for? Feel free to make that pros / cons list :) Now let's think about what you would change / improve: Sunday nights Work you do everyday Team Leader / manager / boss Or...
Jan 02, 2020•14 min•Ep. 119
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!!!...
Dec 30, 2019•2 min•Ep. 118
Benefits to employees: Learning new things often fuels us Provides us with career advancement Pushes us outside our comfort zone Look at things differently Increase creativity Provides focus and clarity Increased compensation Confidence Knowledge Benefits to employers: Increases productivity Allows employees to level up Can contribute more Increases retention Increases job satisfaction Where you can learn things / get professional / personal development: Conferences Podcasts Audio books Online c...
Dec 26, 2019•10 min•Ep. 117
Time off is so so so important. We all need time to decompress and unwind. Benefits: Re-charge Rest Fun outside of work Clear our minds Get the creative juices flowing Be more productive when you get back Clarity of focus will increase Reduces your stress Contributes to improved work / life balance Your relationships will improve 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 to...
Dec 23, 2019•13 min•Ep. 116
