Career Contessa

Career Contessa
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Jan 2, 2024 • 32min

5 Things to Take Off Your Resume Right Now

Resumes play an important role in landing interviews, providing the hiring manager context to ask unique questions, and are a great marketing tool for you to share even when you’re passively job searching. Career Contessa Coach, Marnie Lemonik, is here to share 5 things you should remove from your resume. You’ll learn:Resume formatting quick fixes that make a big impactThe most important section of your resume that’s probably missingThe importance of the 10% ruleShow Notes:Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Follow Marnie Lemonik: https://www.instagram.com/marnielemonik/?hl=en Resume Resources:Resume Review via Loom: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/resume-reviewThe 24-Hour Resume Makeover: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/resume-makeover-template/Jobscan: https://www.jobscan.co/Resume Worded: https://resumeworded.com/ChatGPT resume episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-use-chatgpt-for-resume-writing-your-job-search/id1434354911?i=1000612292534Teal: https://www.tealhq.com/Career Contessa Resources:Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 26, 2023 • 23min

Quitting Doesn't Always Mean Failure: How to Quit for Strategic Success

Contrary to popular opinion, quitting can be a sign of success. The most successful people are quitters. They quit jobs that aren’t right. They quit people who don’t make them better and they quit pursuing projects when the goals change. But how do you know when to quit? Lori Harder of the Earn Your Happy podcast recently just quit something big—to create something bigger. She’ll share:What keeps people from quittingHow to determine if you should quitTips on how to quit for strategic successThe million-dollar project Lori quit—and how she’s recoveringShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest ResourcesEarn Your Happy Podcast: https://loriharder.com/podcast/Lori Harder: https://loriharder.comA Tribe Called Bliss: https://loriharder.com/a-tribe-called-bliss/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 19, 2023 • 37min

The First 2 Hours: 4 Tips to Be Productive, Not Busy

Donna McGeorge, productivity coach, author, and speaker challenges traditional notions of time management and productivity. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the first two hours of the day and shares tips on saving time and increasing productivity. The podcast explores the annoyance with current concepts of time management, the importance of balancing productivity and personal life, and the benefits of operating at 85% efficiency to avoid burnout.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 26min

At The Office: Pop Culture’s Obsession With Work

After a long day of work, you want to go home, kick off your shoes, and queue up…a tv show about work? Wait, what? Today, we’re talking about pop culture’s obsession with work. We’ll explore:Some of our favorite tv shows and movies depicting the workplace in all its gloryWhy everyone loves the mundanity of The OfficeThe effects of both realistic (The Office) and unrealistic (Emily In Paris) depictions of work in pop culture Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  New Yorker Article: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/12/14/why-do-we-still-love-the-officeThe Devil Wears Prada: 7 Fun Facts: https://www.vogue.fr/fashion-culture/article/the-devil-wears-prada-fun-facts-cult-movieOff The Beat: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-beat-with-brian-baumgartner/id1550331348Office Ladies: https://officeladies.com/episodesThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Shopify’s award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/careercontessaProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 24min

5 Workplace Predictions for 2024 + What They Mean For Your Career

What wild things will the world of work bring our way in 2024? We’re teaming up with Marnie Lemonik, a Career Contessa coach, to share 5 workplace predictions to prepare for. You’ll learn:How salary transparency laws are changing the salary negotiation landscape + an important question to always ask about salaryThe old way of job searching vs. the new way of job searchingWhy upskilling helps you become a more invaluable employeeThe rebrand that career coaching is gettingShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Career Camp: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/2024-career-camp-february-april1 Book Marnie: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/profile/Marnie-Lemonik/86543/ Ask a Coach series: https://www.careercontessa.com/tags/Ask%20a%20Coach/1794/ WSJ Remote Article: https://partners.wsj.com/atlassian/team-anywhere/your-workplace-is-already-distributed/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 15min

Popular Career Advice It's OK To Ignore

Learn 4 pieces of popular career advice that you should ignore and what to replace it with with Lauren McGoodwin. You’ll learn:Why “follow your passion” isn’t good career adviceHow the sunk cost fallacy can cost you new opportunitiesThe importance of saying “no” at workWhat happens when you only focus on strengths at workShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Episode Perks:This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Get a meal for $1.49 PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to everyplate.com/podcast and entering the code: 49tccpod.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Nov 21, 2023 • 35min

5 Free Wellness Practices That Will Transform Your Life (And Work)

Let’s detour from career advice to talk about something even more important—your health—with Josie Santi of The Everygirl Podcast. In this episode, Josie shares 5 science-backed wellness practices that add value to your everyday life. We’ll discuss:What’s cycle-syncing and how you can use it to supercharge your lifeThe impact of meditation for 8 mins at a timeWhy mental health is the key to healing your bodyThe power of walking for gut healthHow to identify spiritual vs emotional hunger for a healthy lifestyleShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Free Resource: https://www.careercontessa.com/resources/100-ways-self-care/Guest ResourcesThe Everygirl Podcast: https://www.theeverygirlpodcast.comAlisa Vitti (Cycle Syncing)Kelly Smith (Meditation)Organic Olivia (Mental Health Heals Physical Symptoms)Tayla Burke (Walking and Chewing Slower for Digestion)Dr. Adrienne Youdim (Weight Loss)Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Episode Perks:This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Shopify’s award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/careercontessa. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Nov 14, 2023 • 26min

How to Brag at Work Without Being Obnoxious: The Art of Self-Advocacy

One of the greatest tragedies in the workplace is when your contributions go unknown and unrecognized. Let’s fix that and learn how to brag at work. Author Peggy Klaus is here to teach us a guide to effective self-promotion including:The bragging myths we need to avoidHow to communicate successes without being labeled an opportunist or egotisticalPractical examples for getting your contributions recognizedHow bragging can help minimize bore out at workThe art of self-advocacy Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Communication Guide: https://www.careercontessa.com/resources/communication-guide/Guest ResourcesPeggy Klaus Website: https://peggyklaus.com/ Brag! Book: https://amzn.to/3Swhm9OCareer Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Episode Perks:This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Next time you’re thinking of celebrating a special moment in your life, remember that your natural diamond also protects vulnerable wildlife species and brings prosperity to many less fortunate communities around the world. For more information, visit naturaldiamonds.com Visit gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Georgia Tech Scheller's MBA ProgramsProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 36min

8 Daily LinkedIn Actions Guaranteed to Supercharge Your Career

Learn 8 daily LinkedIn actions guaranteed to supercharge your career with Eddiana Rosen, an ex-recruiter turned employee relations specialist at a global company and the content creator behind Careers In Review. Eddiana shares:The LinkedIn mistake that could cost you a job offerHow to use LinkedIn comments to win more networking opportunitiesWhat crowdsourcing hiring is and how you can easily get considered for rolesHow to set up LinkedIn as your online digital portfolioShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest ResourcesEddiana Rosen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddianarosen/ Comment “GUIDE” on any post: https://www.instagram.com/careersinreview/ Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Episode Perks:Go to zocdoc.com/CONTESSA and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then, find and book a top-rated doctor today.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Oct 31, 2023 • 18min

5 Career Hacks I Wish I Knew Earlier In My Career + Listener Questions!

Learn valuable career hacks for professional success, including developing executive presence, working hard, advocating for oneself, storytelling, and continuous learning. Get tips on handling tough conversations at work and finding a complementary career as a freelance artist.

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