Ask Your Work Wife

When your cross-functional partners are moving at a glacial pace (NOT thrilling), ask yourself: how is this person being compensated? Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game s...

As far as your Work Wives are concerned, the post-interview “thank you” email can go to hell. (Here’s what to do instead.) Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can g...

Pro tip for networking events: don’t advertise that you’re unemployed. Instead, showcase what you do, how you think, and what you can bring to the table. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the...

Hot take: using A.I. on your resume actually wastes time. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want. Email us your questions at help@askyourworkwife...

a.k.a. what to expect (from Corporate America) when you're expecting. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want. Email us your questions at help@ask...

If you want to get a job doing anything, do that thing. And then you'll be able to say that you've done it. And then you can get a job doing it.  Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the ru...

There's no such thing as a dream job, and every job will have unexpected inconveniences. So make sure you're operating from a place of abundance, figure out what you want, and water the grass on your side. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotia...

Sure, following up might make your feel like a bother, but what’s worse: being a bother or not doing your job? Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you...

Whether or not you're actively looking for a new job in the new year, tap into the hidden job market and get what you want. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can...

Sabbaticals aren’t just for professors. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want. Email us your questions at help@askyourworkwife.com and listen fo...

No matter how much you see your coworkers, or how much you’ve gone through, remember to keep the main thing the main thing: you, your career, and your bottom line. You are not here to make friends. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to...

Un/fortunately, stretch projects are exactly what they sound like. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want. Email us your questions at help@askyou...

Hey, Social Media Manager. You've got more power than you realize. Use it. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want. Email us your questions at hel...

Office gifting: handled. Check out the complete guide on our website: Episode 165 | Work Wives' Gift Guide 2024 . Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what y...

Tape your glasses and get out your pocket protector — we’re taking it old school to find a job on LinkedIn. 📄 Use Boolean search on LinkedIn Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of th...

Thinking of taking a gap year? Here’s how to mitigate the negative consequences when you return to work. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want....

Is it tempting to post your dog, your kids, or a crying selfie on LinkedIn? Back away from the phone and remember: if you wouldn't do it in an office, don't do it on LinkedIn. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings....

You’ve come to the right place to learn what it takes to be a bad@ss social media manager. (It’s a lot.) Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want....

“I’ll take ‘Corporate Jargon’ for $800, Alex.” (But seriously: what is “right-sizing”? And should we right-size?) Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what y...

Put simply, “enterprise” means scale and complexity. But here's what it means to *you*. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want. Email us your que...

Repeat after me: A tech stack is not a dealbreaker. A tech stack is not a dealbreaker. A tech stack is not a dealbreaker. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can ge...

When you hit a roadblock, do you feel stuck without your manager’s input? It’s time to come with solutions, not problems.  Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you...

If you want to prove ROI for social media, remember: compensation drives behavior, executive communication is key, and social media has major impact and visibility. Use it wisely. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetin...

There are two types of people in Corporate America: people who make the company work for them; and people who work for the company. Which one are you? Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the ru...

We have tons of episodes about networking outside of your org, but what about internal networking? What’s the difference between external and internal networking, and how do they each get you closer to what you want? Your Work Wives know. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from qu...