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What's your plan for leaving your job? In this episode Em and Shell unpack why it's so important to think about your exit strategy - not just when you've had enough and need to get out! The chat touches on: 👉🏼thinking about your exit strategy as you enter a job - not just when you've decided to move on 👉🏽the mindset to have around you leaving - regardless of whether you're leaving due to resig...

Are you looking for that next promotion? Don't seek just the next promotion, seek to be *promotable* - no matter where you are in your career. In this episode Rohan Dredge (Executive Leadership Consultant, Coach and keynote speaker) joins Shell and Em to unpack this idea touching on: 👉🏿seeking to be promotable, rather than looking for the promotion itself 👉🏼the idea of entitlement that often c...

Welcome to Season 3 of my millennial career! Shell and Em are back for another season and starting with a juicy question: is there such a thing as a dream job? And if not, how can we think about our careers instead? This convo touches on: 👉🏾being really clear on how you view your career - knowing what you enjoy, dislike, are aiming for and being prepared to be flexible on what that looks like 👉...

Job interviews are an amazing opportunity to make an impression and potentially land your dream job! Shell and Em have seen. it. all. across hundreds of job interviews so if you're prepping for an interview you need to listen in to this! The convo touches on: 👉🏾fundamental skills that make more of an impression than you think 👉how to craft some of your responses to really hit the target 👉🏽tip...

David Couri has a breadth of experience in organisational development, change management, the non-for-profit sector and the music industry! In this episode he joins Em and Shell to dig into dealing with change in the workplace, touching on: 👉🏼what a "stinky change" is and how to work through it 👉🏿how to prepare your mindset and be intentional with how you manage oncoming changes 👉how to label...

Networking can seem incredibly daunting so Clara McCarthy, Enterprise Account Director at LinkedIn, joined Em and Shell to talk through: 👉🏿the value of building communities and networking inside and outside your organisation 👉tackling imposter syndrome 👉how to nail LinkedIn 👉🏽working through barriers of nerves, introductions and small talk 👉🏾practical tips and tricks to make networking eve...

This is the final industry highlight bonus episode for season 2, and what a way to finish! Hanna Barry and James Callender joined Em and Shell to unpack their careers in finance and accounting, touching on: 👉🏽their dream jobs as kids 👉🏿what they studied and how they applied it to their roles 👉tips, tricks and ideas to stand out beyond a degree 👉🏻what a typical day at work looks like and the...

Do you find writing cover letters or LinkedIn bios completely awkward? You're not alone. Alyce Greer (boss lady at BOSSY.) joined Em and Shell to decode how to write the best cover letter/LinkedIn bio without the cringe, touching on: 👉🏿tips from her professional experience writing website, brand, marketing and blog copy 👉🏼how to align your personal brand with the words you write 👉finding your...

This bonus ep is focused on the mining and manufacturing industries! Shell and Em are joined by Maia Binnie and Chris Cork to share their experiences in these sectors, touching on: 👉a little about their own journey in the industry 👉🏿some interesting stats around employment and the future of these industries 👉🏼salary trends they're seeing $$$ 👉🏻how tech is becoming more important 👉🏾how to...

Thinking of quitting your 9-5 to start your own business? This is a big transition that comes with many challenges, so Shell and Em had a chat with Jay Bolton who has made this jump in his own career. The chat touches on: 👉🏼his journey from employee to business owner 👉🏿how to build your business-owning skills 👉🏼where to start and when to make the leap 👉what to focus on to have the best chan...

Today Shell and Em are joined by Jay Bolton to chat about a career in construction! The chat touches on: 👉🏾how Jay got into construction himself 👉trends he's seeing in the industry 👉🏽tips around how you can get started in the industry 👉🏻what skills Jay looks for in an employee 👉🏾details about his business, See Business Solutions (https://seebusinesssolutions.com.au/) ⭐Sometimes the easie...

What will the future of work look like? Dr Julian Waters-Lynch joined Em and Shell to dig into what we could see on the horizon. Jules is currently director of the entrepreneurship program and a lecturer in entrepreneurship, innovation and organisational design in the School of Management at RMIT University. The chat touches on: 👉🏽Jules' own personal career journey 👉🏿whether the future is abou...

This season will feature some bonus episodes focused around jobs in a variety of industries, kicking off with a deep dive into tech! Mitch McCormack from Forsythes Recruitment & HR joined Em and Shell to chat about: 👉the kinds of roles within the industry 👉🏿differences between tech jobs in different city centres or regions across the country 👉🏽some of the newer roles emerging from the tec...

Ashley Fell is a social researcher, TEDx speaker, head of communications at the internationally recognised company McCrindle and now co-author of 'Work Wellbeing'! Ashley joined Em and Shell to talk about work wellbeing, touching on: 👉🏿not just working to go on holidays 👉what work wellbeing actually is 👉🏽how covid has transformed the idea of work wellbeing 👉🏼being overworked, stressed and b...

David Pich is an author and the CEO of the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand, and in this episode he joins Em and Shell to deep dive into the juicy topic of leadership. Their chat touches on: 👉🏾the unique skills leaders need in workplaces 👉challenging some career and management norms 👉🏼finding happiness in your workplace 👉🏾accidental managers 👉🏻focusing on self a...

How can you design your thinking to solve career and work stuff? Design thinking is human-centered problem solving - asking how can we solve this problem together. Ben Crothers is a creative thought leader who encourages individuals and teams to think more openly and creatively about challenges they face. In this episode Ben shares with Shell and Em: 👉what design thinking is 👉how to start using...

Shell and Em are back for Season 2 of my millennial career! They kick off by talking about changing your mindset from thinking not about job security, but rather career security. The conversation touches on: 👉treating your career like a business 👉hacks to manage your career future 👉career development 👉setting up your strategy 👉managing the details 👉marketing yourself 👉how to move forward wh...

Em and Shell answer your questions! They chat about: 👉asking your boss to be a referee 👉how to write a cover letter 👉how to nail your new job in the first 90 days 👉asking for a payrise during difficult times 👉what to do with an overpayment Check out the previous episode about how to make your resume stand out: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=540712 Have a read of Shell and Em's tips f...

Having a quarter life career crisis? You're not alone. In this episode Shell and Em are joined by Glen James who shares the twists and turns of his career journey. Things you need to know & places you need to go! ⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan here: https://www.sortyourmoneyout....

Shell shares some of her personal story mixing mum and career life, including the ins and outs of parental leave. Things you need to know & places you need to go! ⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan here: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/online-course/ (use coupon code "M3C" to save...

Those who work in leadership roles at the moment are facing a lot of change, so Em and Shell dive into how to adapt well. These tips apply to those who aren't leaders as well. Things you need to know & places you need to go! ⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan here: https://www.sorty...

Many people have experienced a shift in their working hours - Shell and Em chat through what you can be doing now if that's you. For the workbook Em mentions, get in touch with her on LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/in/emilybowen26) or email contactus@forsytheshr.com.au and ask for Emily Bowen and the Forsythes Recruitment & HR Career Transition Workbook. Things you need to know & places you...

With COVID-19 changing the way many people work, here's Shell and Em's tips for working from home. Don't sign up for trackies everyday! Let's hustle. Check out Shell and Em's tips for working from home on the blog: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/blog/2020/3/30/tips-for-working-from-home Things you need to know & places you need to go! ⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy...

Love your current workplace but keen for a more challenging or varied role? Em and Shell chat through how you can make a successful internal job move. ⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan here: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/online-course/ (use coupon code "M3C" to save $20) ⭐Insta htt...

Shell and Em chat about career goals, with tips on how to ensure you set and achieve them well. Check out their blog about career goals: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/blog/2020/2/21/how-to-set-your-career-goals ⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan here: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com...