MentorShelly Career Podcast

We will discuss what "loud quitting" means and how it can affect you as a career driven individual. 1. Is it a job market trend that career driven individuals should gravitate to? 2. Does it have positive or negative repercussions? 3. What can we learn from "loud quitting" in our career path? Article #1: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careers/im-loud-quitting-after-my-jobs-rto...

Article/Video Reference : Questions to Ask 1. What made the executive board decide suddenly to end the work from home (WFH) in their organization? 2. Do you think they ended WFH because they fear not having control over their employees? 3. Why would an employer risk their higher productivity to bring everyone back to the office? 4. Do you think they took this action to reduce their workforce witho...

Article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/here-s-the-hourly-income-you-need-to-afford-rent-around-the-u-s-and-it-s-not-looking-good/ar-AA1ig5eS?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=c452520d187544d68a02770dfeaa3b73&ei=21 #personaleconomy #earnings #livingwage #paygrade #salary #salaries #jobs #jobmarket Questions to ask: 1. Depending on what state and/or city within that state, how...

We will discuss the current news articles being written about Tesla and the treatment of their employees in 2023. 1. What can we learn from what is being written? 2. Would you consider them a progressive employer based on the information presented? 3. What can career professionals like ourselves need to do to alleviate issues with employers that are not progressive? Progressive employers treat the...

Being laid off is never an easy experience. It can be difficult to stay positive, especially when you’re struggling to find a new job or facing unexpected financial hardship. But don’t forget that there is a way to turn these lemons into lemonade; layoffs can give you valuable insights into your career and help you make better decisions moving forward. Take Stock of Your Strengths and Weaknesses W...

There are several job market trends that will change the scope of work as we know it. Some of them will eradicate jobs, others will create new opportunities. Only you can determine where you will land with this job market trends.  In this episode, we will discuss the 1st of 3 job trends, Technological Automations.  Check out the reference article below for more insight.   Referenced...

In the last few weeks, we have been hearing the term "quiet quitting". Apparently, employers want to retaliate with "quiet firing"....but what is quiet firing? We will discuss what quiet firing is...what it is not...and how it can affect you in the workplace and your career.   Reference for quiet firing:  1. https://www.theroot.com/aw-damn-now-we-have-to-worry-about-quiet-firing-18495113...

If you can do the job, why should it matter where you do it from? Employees who are overemployed may be more efficient and productive than those who work one traditional job and one remote job, but to many employers, this arrangement is still seen as a red flag.  Here's why working two remote jobs is so frightening to employers, and what you can do to make them feel more comfortable with the...

Story on Reddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaliciousCompliance/comments/xs1yo0/if_you_find_that_job_take_it_goodbye_okay_i_will/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=2&utm_content=share_button   Questions  1. What can we learn from this story?  2. Was the employer or the employee in the wrong?  3. The HR perspective on this en...

There's been a lot of talk about quiet quitting and employers reaction and misunderstanding of the term has been nothing short of a complete disaster.  We are reacting to the clips from "The Dr. Phil Show" talking about both positions on quiet quitting from CEOs, employment attorneys and representatives from the anti-work movement.    Joining in our discussion is our resident credit...

We discussed in a YouTube/Facebook livestream two recent reports of employees having issues with using the restrooms to employees passing away.  What's going on Amazon? Are your employees not allowed to use the bathroom? What happened why four employees in the space of a few weeks passed away from your warehouse facilities?   Article/Issue #1 Link:  https://www.newsweek.com/amazon-d...

Your career is in your hands.... Looking for resume services, interview coaching and career strategy consultations? Go to https://mentorshelly.com/consultations If you are looking for help in the overall job market, interview tips and more, purchase my new book at https://mentorshelly.com/book Have an interview coming up and need a little help? Check out my resource here https://mentorshelly.com/i...

If you have been adversely affected by the pandemic, it's understandable. So many industries experience downsizing and some complete eradication. If you are still having issues finding a new or revised career path, check out my free resource at https://mentorshelly.com/dcg. This career resource will help you get started on your career path. If you are looking for a more customized career plan for...

This is second of the StoryTime Series on my podcast and YouTube channel sharing stories of all of our experiences in the world of careers, jobs, contract work, independent consulting and business interactions. In the second episode, I share one of my experiences while working in a toxic environment. The names, dates and other information were kept confidential to protect the innocent or guilty pa...

This story time we are going to cover stories from my own professional experience or other people's experience. The purpose of story time is to observe listen and learn from those experiences to become a better professional. The names and timelines are changed to protect the privacy for all parties involved.  Want to share your experience? Go to mentorshelly.com/contact to leave a voice-mail or em...

Your career and economic life's direction is up to you, not your circumstance or parents. This episode covers ways you can enter the career fields of plumbers & electricians. Take your career in your hands... Grab the NEW book 📖 here: https://mentorshelly.com/book Book your Career Strategy or Interview Coaching Consultations here: https://mentorshelly.com/consultations Have a general questions ab...

Happy New Year to all if you in 2021. Awesome career centered content coming! The newly published book will launched later on this month. Have general questions, go to https://mentorshelly.com/contact to leave a voice-mail and I'll respond to you within 24 hours.

In this COVID times, We have to explore all of our career options. COVID 19 has definitely changed how people do business how people work & how people conducting themselves in their normal day. This series we'll explore at least 5 industries that you can get involved then that does not need a degree at all. Whether you're looking for a change or just starting out your career. Want to get your pers...

Here's entire playlist for 6 Part interview series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhf7qMTnWSKBM-i1P4M_0d-KqgrNyOkYy   Listen, I know you may be nervous and jittery about your next job interview, especially if it's for an awesome opportunity you've been looking forward to. Whatever you do, please AVOID these six actions I'm about to discuss...if you have any hope of landing this job o...

You didn't expect your parents to make you successful as an adult did you? Your parents have done their job of raising you to be a responsible adult....now it's time to show them what and how you can use all the great principles of adulthood to good use.  As I'm writing this, I also realize that not everyone had the same upbringing or even had parents to teach them about being responsible adu...

In a typical job interview, you are getting questions like, "Why should I hire you?" to specifically evaluate how you can sell yourself, your skills, knowledge base and qualifications to meet and exceed their business needs for the position. In this episode, I provide a few examples of how you can respond to this question showing the interviewer you did your thorough research on the company and th...

There are no shortage of people who HATE  their current job. Monday mornings are cringe worthy for many...Is it that you hate the job or industry? Are you looking to change your career path or just establish one? Do you want to change your career path from employee to entrepreneur? If anyone of these #career change situations apply to you? Start you transition with these three (3) actions.&nb...

Your SUMMARY STATEMENTS (Summary Paragraph) So, you’re asking me, what is a summary statement on a resume. It is a one to three statements communicating your specific years of expertise, knowledge base and skills relevant to the industry or position(s) for which you are applying. This paragraph should mention specific key words associated with the actual position, so it may change frequently based...

I discuss the importance of living and sharing my career changes as I take the plunge to become "independent" of a 9-5 per se. To connect with me on how to make your DREAM Career transition smoother, let's work together by you going to https://mentorshelly.com/services/careerstrategy. If you didn't know....the new is in the editing process now....YAY! I'm truly excited! To grab a copy of the book,...