Five For Two Careers

Have you ever ended up in a toxic environment or just the absolute wrong type of job/company for you? Are you scared of it happening again or scared of the horror stories you've heard about corporate? So you want to limit your risk of ending up in one of these nightmare companies. Often when we don't enjoy the job we are at and start looking for new opportunities, we miss obvious red flags because...

What are you getting in return for the time and hard work you put in for your career? Companies always get what they want from their employees are you getting the same from them? Well this week I share how you can ........... Learn to work a company they same way they work you Stop sacrificing your time and energy for no real returns 3 things every job should be giving you Making the most of your...

First of all as a recruiter I can tell you 90% of the time no one reads your cover letter (just one of the reasons I hate them) But there are situations where they can be helpful and where you can't submit your application without one. So if you need to write one make sure its a good one (spoiler... it doesn't need to be a page long). You can thank one of my listeners for this episode as s...

When it comes to your career most of the rules you've heard are just guidelines and guidelines are just suggestions. You don't have to follow ever suggestion, so in this episode I'm breaking down; why the traditional career route doesn't work for everyone, how to make it work if it hasn't yet and what rules you should stop following if you actually want to change career, increa...

Audacity is FREE have more of it! We've spoken about having Audacity for the last 3 episode so lets talk about how you build that skill and build your confidence at the same time This week I'm sharing...... How to build up your Confidence & Audacity Things that hold you back most from having the Audacity to go after what you want What areas of your career you should have more Audacity...

Audacity is FREE have more of it! If you want to build your career, confidence and bank balance AUDACITY is a key component. Without it you're losing out on opportunities, great job titles, money, recognition and so much more. So lets talk about...... Having the Audacity to Ask What not having Audacity is costing you The Confidence to view yourself as someone who can have the Audacity to go for wh...

"I Bring Value and this is the COST of that Value" Charmaine really dropped some gems in this episode and I can't wait for you to hear them. The dynamic duo is back lol. We want you to start having the AUDACITY to ask for and get every penny you deserve, so in this weeks episode which kicks off part of a 3 part series we discussed..... Feeling entitled and why its not always a bad th...

It can be hard out here for us introverts, with our dislike for small talk with strangers and our small social batteries. But one of you asked me for some tips on how best to network when you're an introvert so I made it an Episode. This week I share... How to feel more confident networking How to push yourself enough outside your comfort zone to make networking Effective How to choose quality ove...

Good work Environment VS a Good Salary? For a lot of people this question depends on the season of life they're in and for others its an easy decision This week I'm talking about..... Can a good environment be one that doesn't pay you well? Is pay more important than the place you spend 40 hours a week? Do you have to choose Money or Environment in your career or can you truly have bot...

Knowing your top skills & how to articulate them is more important now than ever if you want to land higher salaries or upgrade your career this year. So in this episode I'm helping you figure out exactly what you bring to the table...... Why your skills are important How to identify and sell your top skills Do you need to upskill? What not knowing what skills you bring to the table is cos...

Okay so on the topic of promotions I'm going to tell you what I say about most things in your career the RULES are just GUIDELINES. But with that said, when it comes to promotions and timings there are questions you should be asking from as early as interview stage through to your appraisals. Understanding a company's culture and expectations to be able to secure a promotion Timeframes and plannin...

We always talk about what needs to go in a good CV but there are things that need to be taken out that will make it just as good. So lets get you shortlisted! In this weeks episode I share..... What can distract from a great CV Information that could be stopping your applications getting shortlisted for interviews 3 key things that don't need to be in your CV How to quickly get the attention of th...

How do you know when its truly time to leave a job or industry and what do you do to get where you want to be? Well this week I was joined by Career Coach Sarah Burrows and she answered exactly that. We discussed: Signs its time to move on Knowing if its the industry or just the environment Sunday dread vs work not being optional Overcoming self doubt Steps to take to make your career change succe...

Happy New Year! Its a new Season of the Five for Two Careers Podcast and I'm excited to navigate the 2025 job market with you. Today I'm sharing what my predictions are for the 2025 job market including AI Tips and Strategies to get you through the first quarter of the year because career and salary upgrades are always the vibe How to stay Confident and Motivated not just for January but long term...

How are you known in your company or industry? How do you want to be known? Your reputation is everything! And what people say about you when you're not in the room is what does or doesn't get you the big salaries, the best opportunities and the easy promotions. On this weeks episode I'm sharing... - Why reputation matters so much in corporate and your career in general - How it can affect your ca...

This Episode is actually a LIVE I did recently on Instagram with Jaz Marfo who's another amazing Career Coach for Ambitious Careers & Communities. If you missed the LIVE don't worry because here's the replay with all the gems on how to finesse your way through the 2024 job market AND BEYOND! - What your CV and applications need - What effective networking actually is & can help with - When...

This has got to be one of the most frustrating things during a job search - securing multiple interviews but just not seeming to be able to get past the final stage. So this week I'm sharing......... What they are actually looking for at final stage Why the right questions will tell you exactly what to share at final stage interview What questions you need to ask Positioning yourself as the soluti...

Seriously does it even get better than this? Two women talking career changes and money! On this weeks episode I was joined by Katie Bambrick an NLP practitioner and Hypnotherapist who has changed career a few times and found success without needing a new qualification or experience. Her first transition was from teaching to marketing. She also helps a lot of women reprogram their thinking to be a...

You don't have to give up your dream job that you enjoy and earn great money in because of one person! YES anytime your mental health is at risk you should REMOVE YOURSELF! But before that happens their are steps you can take to help yourself and sometimes even get the person gone (although not always easy) This week I share..... - A couple toxic Bosses I have had and how I dealt with both sit...

This week I'm giving you my top tips on how to get paid more, get more offers and actually get shortlisted for better roles whether in your current industry or a new one. The job market is very up and down at the moment BUT somebody is getting the offers so why can't it be you? I'm talking about: - How to get shortlisted on repeat - Hacks to completing applications faster - Converting...

Storytelling for the WIN! You don't need to book more interviews you need to convert the ones you do book into offers. If you want a company to want to offer you a job help them to picture you doing the role. This week I am sharing a technique I make all my clients do and even when they have thought an interview hasn't gone well they've made it to 2nd stage and offer by doing this........

Your 9/10 could be holding you back from your 10 out of 10 so lets talk about it..... - Non Negotiables & Adaptable Negotiables & why its important to know the difference - Not letting fear or impatience stop you from achieving your goals - Why settling always leads to resentment even when you're getting 90% of what you want - The difference between settling & happy acceptance (bec...

Want to build your confidence at work or in your job search? Competency might be exactly where you need to start. Charmaine Green-Forde highlighted this concept to me in a podcast episode we did together & I loved it so much I've made an entire episode on it! Why??? Because I believe the more confident you are the more coins and opportunities you secure and the less likely you are to allow...

The world is so unpredictable and unstable right now so having one stream of income could slow down your financial goals. With the job market being so hard right now & salary bands moving up slower than ever & in some industries not at all, let’s talk about starting & growing side hustles. This week I’m joined by Jasmine Escalera who is the queen of reinvention including upgrading her...

This episode felt like it was a long time coming and I hope it really helps my listeners, followers and clients who have ADHD. Many of you asked for this episode and here it is. I was joined by ADHD expert and Founder of the Unconventional Organisation Skye Waterson who she shared her own story of getting diagnosed as an adult as well as everything she's learnt since, while helping so many oth...