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Today is all about that very important job search tool—your resume. With so much uncertainty in the labor market, news of layoffs, and maybe just wanting 2023 to be the year of a new career for you, it’s a smart move to have an impressive resume ready to send whenever a job opportunity comes across your desk! To help you prepare, we're sharing 5 resume trends that will take hold in 2023 and how yo...

Today we’re talking with Jean Chatzky, founder of HerMoney, author, personal finance expert, and journalist with over 30 years of experience! When we learned that Jean conducted a study of more than 5,000 people to understand what habits successful and wealthy people did differently, we had to learn more. We’ll dive deep into the specific behaviors that build success and how you can incorporate th...

Have you ever wondered why some people are great at sticking with their habits while others struggle to stay motivated? Have you ever started something—a work project, new exercise routine, outdoor hobby, etc—only to lose interest later on? Today’s show is completely dedicated to better understanding motivation—and its companion accountability—so you can create more of both in your life. Weekly Ne...

Today we’re talking about emotions, specifically anxiety. Many of us have been taught that any anxiety is bad—and we should learn how to prevent it. But what if you could learn how to harness the power of anxiety to create a better future? That’s what we’ll talk about today with Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary, an anxiety researcher and author of the book Future Tense . Plus, Dr, Tracy is sharing an actio...

Today’s solo episode seems very timely for a new year when there is a lot of pressure on us to set goals. I love goal-setting but in the past I have struggled with doing some when I’m in a season of my career where I feel unsure about what I want. One thing that really helped me turn my uncertainty into a strength is learning how to set process-based goals vs. outcome-based goals. I’ll explain wha...

For our final episode of 2022 we’ll be making workplace predictions! To help, we’ve invited Sheela Subramanian, Vice President at Slack, co-founder of Future Forum, and co-author of How The Future Works . As you can tell from her job titles, Sheela is a woman who thinks (and writes) a lot about the future of work. Listen in to hear what she thinks will be the top 5 workplace trends next year. Week...

It’s our final round-up episode focused on all things salary, negotiation, and money management. From inflation to prepping for a looming recession and getting a raise that will cover all the uncertainty that’s made headlines in 2022, we’re sure your money vocabulary (and worries) have expanded. We’ve been lucky enough to have some of the best experts share their knowledge with us this year so  ge...

We’re back with another round-up episode, but this time we’re focused on career advice! From job searches to leadership to awkward conversations with co-workers, we covered it all this year. And what a year it’s been with work trends ranging from quiet quitting to returning to the office to job hopping. Here are soundbites from our favorite career episodes of 2022. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http:...

One of our favorite things about getting toward the end of the year is looking back and recapping some of the best moments…or in this case some of the best pieces of advice we got from the guests on this show. And since we’ve published almost 50 episodes this year with hours of interview content, we thought it would be helpful to round up audio clips from a variety of episodes focused on providing...

Today we’re sharing the best pieces of career advice we’d give someone as we head into 2023. Believe it or not, the next year is almost upon us and 2022 is leaving us in a very different market from just a year ago. We’ve got 4 key pieces of advice to help you confidently navigate what’s next.  Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Essenti...

Today’s episode is all about quiet work. No, not the quiet work you were forced to do in elementary school. We’re talking about the new trendy phrases you’re hearing everywhere like quiet quitting, quiet firing, and now, quiet winning. We’re talking about why quiet work is making headlines, what we like and dislike about each term, and the impacts quiet work has on your career, emotions, and even...

Talk of layoffs are taking over news headlines and it can feel scary and even embarrassing to lose your job suddenly. Kea Meyers Duggan is back on the podcast to share her layoff story (she lived through 2 of them), the 3 things you can do after to navigate the uncertainty, and what we think is the secret to having real job security. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career C...

Today we are tackling the Chief of Staff role. Turns out a Chief of Staff role can be so many things and span across many different industries and companies. We interviewed two experts, Clara Ma and Ellana Walker, about how to become a CoS. We talked about the necessary skills, the pros and cons of the job, salary, and so much more. So if you’re interested in becoming a chief of staff or are just...

A promotion is an exciting thing. You assume more responsibilities, step up to the next rung in your career, feel a heightened sense of achievement, and make more $$$. But actually getting promoted takes more than a job well done. Even if you are a high performer who takes initiative and surpasses your goals, you often still have to convince your manager that you deserve to level up.  Over the cou...

If you’ve ever felt burned out and then tried to “fix” it by upping your self-care routine, this episode is for you. You probably noticed that in between all your self-care efforts, the burnout from work wasn’t exactly going away. Today we’re joined by Dr. Justin Henderson a psychologist and educator who shares exactly why self-care isn’t the solution for a burned out workforce.  In fact, three de...

While some of us might be back in the gym working on our physical fitness, today we’re discussing another fitness type that’s equally important—your mental fitness. Career Contessa coach and repeat podcast guest, Jackie Ross, is here to teach us the ins and outs of mental fitness including the 3 mental muscles you need for success.   Episode Perks: Sabio: Want to learn how to code? Go to sabio.la/...

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 Newsl...

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 manag...

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 reviewi...

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 ou...

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,...

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...

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 Lead...

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...

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.   Wee...