The Career Adulting Podcast

In this episode, Carlo discusses if it ever is worth it to put in more time and effort into your job than what is required in a normal job. When is it ok to put in the extra effort and when do you need to scale it back a bit in order to have a life. 

Carlo and Lindsey discuss what exactly is a good pay raise, how to measure the amount you should ask for and whether your company might be in a position to say yes now. 

Your resume will most likely be reviewed for a total of 15 seconds before the decision is made to contact you or not for the job of your dreams. In this episode, we discuss several resume mistakes that must be avoided in order to stand out in the eyes of a hiring manager.  Feel free to reach out to us via email at: careeradulting@gmail.com    

Carlo discusses how to assess your current work situation to determine if your job could be in jeopardy. Times are changing and a recession is coming (we think), companies will be looking to retain their most valuable and productive people while at the same time, relieve themselves of employees who are not viewed as being valuable as they once were.  Could this be you?

If you're a new college grad or you've been out of the workforce for several years and you take a look at the EXPERIENCE portion of your resume and it looks a little "thin", here are several things you can do today to bolster your overall work experience.  Perhaps you didn't have the chance to do a summer internship or internships or your a person reentering the workforce after being home for an e...

Carlo discusses the advantages and disadvantages of getting an MBA and some of the questions you should be asking yourself before you take the plunge!

Carlo discusses when is it too soon to start looking for another position. Have you been in your role for 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, when will not being in your position for a longer period of time hurt you.  Also, why is the summer the best time of the year to look for a new job. 

Carlo and Lindsay discuss 4 actions you can take today to recession proof your career as the economy begins to turn downwards.  Leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice!

In this podcast Carlo discusses how real career confidence is gained and how to start to take action to build it.  Confidence is in our control if you know how to build it and what's interesting, how you are taught to be confident is the exact opposite of what usually works. 

Lindsay and Carlo have some things to get off their chests in this podcast. Are you feeling guilty about still working from home, your last pay increase won't cover your increased expenses, job candidates interviewing for jobs while driving in their cars....the list goes on. 

The first few months in a new role are critical for your success. How do you develop strong boundaries around your role and responsibilities that allow you to excel in your role. 

Carlo and Lindsey opine on what one can do if they have finally landed the job of their dreams with the company of their dreams, but they can't stand their boss. Should you quit? Stick around and hope your boss gets fired, transfer to another department. Have you been in this predicament?

Carlo discusses 4 techniques you can use in second round interviews to seprate your from your competition.

Carlo shares his notes from a conversation that he had with a high powered recruiter that will make you easier to hire, get more interviews and get more offers.

Carlo and Lindsay talk about how to best prepare in advance for your performance review, so that it is (nearly) stress-free and so you can feel more confident and prepared. 

Carlo discusses why following your passion is a fool's game and will never lead you to your "dream job"..

What happens when you are offered a salary that is less than what you were told it would be and is lower than the "Market" rate for the job. You basically have two options. Carlo discusses how to handle both those options and how to put yourself in the position to save face and to increase that offer if possible. 

Carlo interviews Asha, who has successfully navigated through several career twists and turns from corporate executive to now, today being a very successful business consultant.  This is informative and inspirational. 

In this episode, Carlo talks about how to get the interviewer out of "logic mode" and how YOU must help the interviewer make that shift during the interview. This technique is guaranteed to put you at the top of stack of candidates for the job YOU want.  Thank you for your support.. Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/careeradultingpodcast    

Lindsay and Carlo discuss what it's like to work in a company with a FAMILY type culture. Positive and negative signs and how to recognize the warning signs of toxicity.. Send us an email at careeradulting@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/careeradultingpodcast

I had the opportunity to speak to my dear friend Karith Foster who as a young women from Texas, landed her dream job working on the popular television program The View. Sometimes, things don't always work out as planned.  Comedy stages, corporate jobs, shock jock Don Imus' side kick, frequent CNN, Fox News guest Karith is a survivor. And, one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Sometimes good g...

The reasons why you want to write a resignation letter and how to get one done super fast. Also, some very funny, real examples, of how not to write a letter and what to NOT do... Support the Podcast on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/careeradultingpodcast    

In this episode, Carlo discusses several tips, tricks and ideas, to keep you focused and prepared when interviewing for an internal position in your company. In many instances, you will be competing with other internal and external candidates, so let's not blow it by making dumb mistakes.  Support the podcast on Patreon.  https://www.patreon.com/careeradultingpodcast      

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 1! In this podcast Carlo discusses how to determine if you are just being Too Nice in the office and becoming the department or the company doormat. There are 6 strategies and techniques that can help you turn your reputation around without harming your relationships with others at work. As a matter of fact, many people will start to respect you and LIKE YOU even more.....

Carlo and Lindsey wind up the year by looking back at the year that was in 2021 from a career, job and personal life perspective. Some trends and what to look forward to going forward into the New Year! Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/careeradultingpodcast