Career Contessa

No matter how talented or skilled you are, nothing and nobody just comes to you. Working hard doesn’t always directly equal success. In this episode we’re going over 4 reasons why your college is more successful than you (even though they're not more skilled than you). You’ll learn: How to increase your networking and visibility at workHow to overcome fears of success in the workplaceHow to follow “counterintuitive” career movesHow to observe and understand the unwritten rules of your officeShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Leave a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/careercontessa  Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/ Andre Martin Episode: https://bit.ly/48275GhImpostor Syndrome Episode: https://bit.ly/49pIRHkImpostor Syndrome Article: https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/get-over-impostor-syndrome/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ 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.

More than 70% of jobs filled are never posted online and that’s because employers are using the hidden job market—and you can, too! Career Coach AJ Mizes will teach you:What the hidden job market isHow to tap into the job marketThe sidebar method and why 90% of his clients use it to win more job offersThe value of your LinkedIn headlineShow Notes:Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  The Successful Networker CourseGuest Resources:AJ Mizes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajmizes/The Human Reach: https://thehumanreach.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/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.Visit Zocdoc.com/Contessa and download the Zocdoc app for freeProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Something we could all use more of in 2024 is money! Tori Dunlap, host and author of The Financial Feminist and founder of Her First $100k is sharing actionable tips on:The mindset you need to start your financial wellness journey3 ways to live richer including being savvy with your credit cardHow and why Tori is entering her “soft” eraHow to make money with your moneyShow Notes:Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QPLeave a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/careercontessa  Guest Resources:Tori Dunlap IG: https://www.instagram.com/herfirst100k/The Financial Feminist podcast: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-podcast/The Financial Feminist book: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-bookCareer 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/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.Start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/Contessa. Offer good for a limited timeProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Commenting on LinkedIn is a lesser-known but incredibly powerful strategy when it comes to networking and job searching. In this solo-episode, you’ll learn how to harness the power of LinkedIn comments to win more job offers. You’ll learn:The benefits of commenting on LinkedInHow to find influencers and thought leaders within your industryHow to craft a value-driven commentHow to build a daily LinkedIn networking strategyThe dos and don’t s of LinkedIn commentingShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Leave a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/careercontessa  Optimize LinkedIn Profile Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-daily-linkedin-actions-guaranteed-to-supercharge/id1434354911?i=1000633971215Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/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.

Meet Emily Steele, a successful Iowa-based business owner, who’s sharing the 3 things that have had the most influence on her career journey including her unique twist on influencer marketing. You’ll learn:The impact your location can have on your career successDefining your own version of success—and how that drives your purpose at workThe power of local networking with Iowan entrepreneurs How Emily is building a thriving business without sacrificing lifestyleShow Notes:Iowa Economic Development Authority: This episode is sponsored by the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Learn more about what it’s like to build a life and career in Iowa: https://bit.ly/41Tm4B3https://www.facebook.com/iowaeconomicdevelopment  https://www.linkedin.com/company/iowa-economic-development-authority-ieda-/ Guest Resources:Emily Steele Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily.steele/ Hummingbirds: https://www.instagram.com/hummingbirdshqCareer Contessa ResourcesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  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/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.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.

Explore the difference between right fit vs. wrong fit careers, crafting your ideal career path, and determining if a company and role are a good match. Learn strategies for building a successful career within the right role and prioritize job satisfaction over external factors like titles and salaries.

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.

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.

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.

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.