

Career Contessa
Career Contessa
Shortcut your path to being more successful at work. This show helps you figure out what you truly want, land a job, make more money, advance your career, and improve your work life with actionable insights from experts that boost work performance.
We're covering job searches, job interviews, resumes, LinkedIn, how to get paid and get a salary raise, career growth tips, leadership and management advice, workplace interpersonal skills, wellness strategies, work-life balance, confidence, career transitions, workplace toxicity, and more!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow @careercontessa on Instagram for daily career tips, and subscribe to our newsletter at www.careercontessa.com/newsletter
We're covering job searches, job interviews, resumes, LinkedIn, how to get paid and get a salary raise, career growth tips, leadership and management advice, workplace interpersonal skills, wellness strategies, work-life balance, confidence, career transitions, workplace toxicity, and more!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow @careercontessa on Instagram for daily career tips, and subscribe to our newsletter at www.careercontessa.com/newsletter
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Oct 11, 2022 • 29min
5 Valuable Employee Benefits to Negotiate Besides Salary
On this episode, we are joined by Caileen Holden, Career Contessa’s Director of Content, to talk about something that’s near and dear to our hearts: money. More specifically, we’re talking about how to negotiate benefits that can actually amount to more value than the baseline dollar amount of your salary. We’re also talking about the launch of our partner brand, The Salary Project! Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW The Salary Project: https://thesalaryproject.com Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 4, 2022 • 46min
How to Become a Marketing Manager: Salary, Skills, & More
Today we are entering the ever-evolving field of marketing, more specifically, how to become a marketing manager. Marketing is beneficial to arguably every type of company, service, or product so seeking a marketing manager role could be pretty lucrative. We interviewed two expert marketers about how to become a marketing manager, what to expect in a marketing job interview, what a marketing manager salary looks like, and so much more. So if you’re interested in becoming a marketing manager or are just curious to figure out what exactly they do, listen to this episode. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Ace The Interview Course: https://bit.ly/3fstRRX The LinkedIn Lab: https://bit.ly/3P8L6of Canva: https://www.canva.com Vanessa Lau: https://www.vanessalau.co Rachel Pedersen: https://rachelpedersen.com/ Amy Porterfield: https://www.amyporterfield.com Jenna Kutcher: https://jennakutcher.com Brittany Hennessy: https://www.instagram.com/mrsbrittanyhennessy Kendra Newton: Website: www.kendranewton.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamknewton/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamknewton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamknewton Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamknewton Meagan Yip: Website: meaganyip.com Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 27, 2022 • 26min
How To Match Your Experience to a Specific Job (Solo Episode)
Today’s solo episode is focused on tailoring your experience to a specific job and company. You’ve probably heard the popular advice to always tailor your resume and job application materials to the specific job and company you’re applying to, but what exactly does that mean?! And why does it matter? As a former recruiter and now the CEO of Career Contessa, Lauren has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, talking to hiring managers, and seeing which resumes land in the “yes” pile. On this ep, she shares her top strategies for how you can match your experience to the next job you apply for. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Dr. Sanam’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RvkXRx Comprehend the Mind: https://bit.ly/3COlHgB Episode Perks: Are you considering a career in tech? Check out @WeSabio, a female-owned and operated coding boot camp and developer community that will set you up for success in tech. See if you qualify for their $5,500 Women in Tech scholarship. (sabio.la/contessa) With @chime there are no monthly fees and no vibe-killing fees. Signing up for a chime checking account only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/contessa. With @zocdoc, you can find the right doctor for you, in your network and in your neighborhood. One that makes you feel like you’re in good hands, you’re supported, and you’re heard. (zocdoc.com/contessa) Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 20, 2022 • 30min
Narcissism In The Workplace: How To Handle a Narcissistic Boss or Coworker
If you google, “what is a narcissist?” there are 128,000,000 results. It’s a hot topic, but sometimes the term is bantered about loosely without people really understanding the meaning. Narcissists are self-centered, egotistical, manipulative people who crave control. And at some point in your life, you may have encountered a narcissist at work without even realizing. Knowing the signs to watch out for and how to deal with one can make life a great deal easier. Dr. Sanam Hafeez is an NYC Neuropsychologist and Director of Comprehend the Mind. She’s joining the show today to address the many complex issues related to this personality type and what you can do if/when you encounter one. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Dr. Sanam’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RvkXRx Comprehend the Mind: https://bit.ly/3COlHgB Sponsors: “Remotely Curious” is a new podcast that asks all the questions about hybrid, remote, or as Dropbox calls it, “virtual first” work. Host Tiffani Jones Brown gets right to the heart of some of the biggest challenges we’re facing, with the help of experts, psychologists, scientists, authors, and more. Find/follow and listen to "Remotely Curious" wherever you get your podcasts. Powered by our friends at Dropbox. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 13, 2022 • 37min
How To Turn a "No" Into a "Yes" With Negotiation Expert Alex Carter
Being told no in your career is no fun. Maybe your initial response is to hide under your desk and never ask for more again, but today’s episode will inspire you to re-strategize. Negotiation professor and author of Ask for More, Alex Carter, is here to share the exact questions to ask in your next negotiation to get what you want including how to turn a no into a yes, 3 best practices to follow, and her advice on whether or not you should share an exact number the next time you’re in the middle of salary negotiation. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Ask For More Book: https://bit.ly/3dWJH6G Alex Carter Website: https://alexcarterasks.com Alex Carter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrabcarter/ Asking For a Raise 101: https://bit.ly/3q7GYKO Episode Perks: Sabio: Are you considering a career in tech? Check out Sabio, a female owned and operated coding boot camp and developer community that will set you up for success in tech. See if you qualify for their $5,500 Women in Tech scholarship. (URL: sabio.la/contessa) Alto: Alto is a rideshare app that stands out among the rest. Use code CONTESSA in the promotions sections for $20 off your first two rides (URL: https://www.ridealto.com) Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 6, 2022 • 34min
How Do We Live (And Work) With Grief?
Today we’re discussing a topic no one wants to ever experience: grief. Whether you’ve lost a loved one or had your own expectations changed due to extreme circumstances like ending a marriage, caring for a child with special needs, or even losing the career you spent years building, grief unfortunately is a part of life. Author of Grief is Love, Marisa Renee Lee, is here to debunk the 5 stages of grief and share her own story for learning how to live with grief because “getting over it” isn’t an option. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Grief Is Love Book: https://bit.ly/3Q1qNZE Marisa Renee Lee Website: https://www.marisareneelee.com Guide to Bereavement Leave: http://bit.ly/2BEMzPS Sponsors: Sabio has set so many women up for success in tech and they can change your life too! Visit sabio.la/contessa to learn how you can qualify for a $5,500 Women in Tech Scholarship. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 30, 2022 • 34min
Executive Presence: What It Is And How To Get It At Work
People are drawn to and influenced by leaders who communicate authentically, connect easily with people, and have an immediate impact. So how do you become one of them? How can you fill the missing gap between your qualifications and real success? The answer is through executive presence. We’re joined by executive coach, author, and host of the Harvard Business Review podcast, “Coaching Real Leaders,” Muriel Wilkins. Not only does she have years of experience working with leaders, but she can also teach us how to develop our own signature voices. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Sponsors: Dropbox: https://bit.ly/3Az4Oov Chime: https://bit.ly/3m4vh5p NetSuite: https://bit.ly/3QUCT7P Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 23, 2022 • 38min
How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome in 30 Days
In theory, we understand that channeling your inner superhero will help you get ahead both professionally and personally. However, in practice, confidence can sometimes elude the strongest of us. There’s a lot of advice about “not being afraid to ask for what you want” but how do you actually do that? How does one build the confidence to ask for what you want especially among uncertainty when you really don’t have control of an outcome? That’s why I invited career and life coach, Leigha May, to give us actionable takeaways for not letting impostor syndrome rule our days. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/3efA8MU Leigha May Website: https://bit.ly/3w3W5rV Leigha May Instagram: https://bit.ly/3PngkaV Leigha’s 30-day Confidence Challenge: https://bit.ly/3plY7j9 Sponsors: Sabio: https://bit.ly/3PgtypR Alto: https://bit.ly/3JRySPh ZocDoc: https://bit.ly/3CqYl0d NetSuite: https://bit.ly/3QUCT7P Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 16, 2022 • 49min
How to Become a Data Analyst: Salary, Skills, & More
Today we’re bringing you another installation in our “How to Become…” series. You’ve probably seen the rise of job titles like “Data Analyst” or “Data Scientist” but do you know what the job actually entails? We interviewed two data industry experts about how to become a data analyst, the most critical skills to thrive in this role, how much a career in data could earn you, and so much more. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Career Contessa Courses: https://bit.ly/3BWe8np Career Contessa Mentors: https://bit.ly/31cX10r Data Analyst Resources Mentioned: https://bit.ly/3QEb83r Cait Moran: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cait-moran/ Website: https://www.caitmoran.com/ The Data Analyst Workflow Roadmap: https://www.caitmoran.com/writing/data-analyst-workflow-roadmap Daphne Cheung: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphnecheung1 Sponsors: Sabio: https://bit.ly/3PgtypR Dropbox: https://ihr.fm/3BsydS9 Alto: https://bit.ly/3JRySPh Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 9, 2022 • 27min
Don't Panic. How to Protect Your Money Right Now
Today we’re talking about money again and this time we’re discussing how you can protect your money—and the thing that makes money (ahem) your career. We’re joined by certified financial planner and author of Work Your Money, Not Your Life, Roger Ma, to discuss how to respond to what’s happening in the market and 4 things you can do to protect your money right now. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Work Your Money, Not Your Life Book: https://amzn.to/3biRM4O Investing Episode w/ Bola Sokunbi: https://apple.co/3oDRFUn Recession Episode w/ The Fiscal Firecrackers: https://apple.co/3b2cfed Vanguard Study: https://vgi.vg/3BvXtHc Historical S&P 500 Returns: https://bit.ly/3OJx0ZN Sponsors: Gusto: https://bit.ly/39GgJGI Dropbox: https://ihr.fm/3BsydS9 Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.