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When you're in a job that stresses you out and makes you miserable, then you can feel trapped. Maybe you've been in the industry for years or you feel like a transition would be near impossible because all your skills are in one function. This
Are you trying to get a shot at doing something new that you don't have a ton of experience in? You might be assuming your career goals are a long shot. The truth is, you can create some incredible opportunities through relationships. Making a
Let's face it, the world has become a lot more competitive. The best jobs are harder to land, promotions are rare, and people are more educated than ever. We have more people with advanced degrees then the market needs!We can no longer rely on
Have you ever daydreamed about a potential career move that had everything you want...flexibility, more pay, doing work that excites you, learning, challenging, and the list goes on. Then reality creeps back in because your doubts and fears tak
This episode is a lot more personal for me than any other episode I've shared up to this point. This week, I will reveal exactly how I created my dream job opportunity to work as the VP of Operations for All Things Career. And no, I did not do
I think we can all agree that the job search process sucks. It's stressful, there are so many steps, and the best jobs are always highly competitive to land. Even after putting in all the work of applying and getting a phone screen with a recru
How are you doing on those goals or New Year's Resolutions that you set for yourself in January? If you're like most people, now is about the time when your focus and efforts to fizzle away. It's okay, we are all human and we get lazy...but hav
Have you ever fantasized about the idea of starting your own business or starting to make money on the side as a way to supplement your income?Many people have these day dreams about what it would be like to be completely in control of the wor
Have you reached that point in your career where you’re no longer feeling fulfilled, but you feel stuck where you’re at? You may have no idea what you want to do, but you know what you’re doing isn’t quite it. It’s not uncommon for people to r
Have you been trying to crack the code of how to land your next promotion or pay increase? You're not alone, it's becoming more difficult than ever to advance your career within today's organizations. With companies getting flatter, that means
You can be passionate about a number of different things, but still not have them connected to your work, or you could have things you're passionate about that are connected to your work, but still not get paid very well. This is why it's impor
Do you feel empowered to connect with people several pay grades above you? We tend to put the successful elite executives and business leaders on a pedestal and we are afraid to approach them. This is because we are worried that we would waste
According to Jeff Bezos “Your Personal Brand is what other people say about you when you’re not in the room.” Your personal brand is one of the reasons you have been promoted or have not yet been promoted. If this is something you're not thinki
There is no argument that the employment landscape is changing faster than many of us can keep up with. We can no longer rely on universities or organizations to create compelling opportunities for our career, but we need to make them happen on
Do you feel like you have a voice at work that people listen to? Have you wondered how to connect with important people? Do you know how to promote yourself and your work without being to salesy? All of these skills involve influence. That’s wh
You cringe when the alarm goes off each morning as you dread the thought of going into work. You're tired of the same tasks, responsibilities, and not having a voice.The stress of the day-to-day grind has you feeling burnout and feeling a lack
You've signed up for LinkedIn and you still aren't exactly sure what the point of it is? You've heard you should have a LinkedIn profile, so you set up an account, and pasted your resume into your profile. Then you add a few contacts you know o
Today's job search is ten times more complicated than it was 10 or 15 years ago. There are so many things that you need to do to maximize your ability to land the best jobs. This can be overwhelming for those of you who haven't had to look fo
We all struggle with beliefs, doubts, and mental barriers that hold us back from achieving our goals. At the end of the day, all of the challenges you are facing are actually in your own head because life is all about how you react and view t
In today's rapidly evolving world, change is the only constant. You must learn to be adaptable in order to keep up and stay relevant in the world of work. This is easier said than done. Adaptability is a challenging skill to master because it
Today's Occupational Olivia episode we discuss how to get out of the business of pleasing others and define success on your own terms with Crystal Marsh. Crystal Marsh is a lawyer turned millennial career and business coach.We talk about how t
A lot of times people think of managing up as this sleazy concept that involves manipulating your boss. Today’s episode will show you that it’s really not about that.Managing up is really about working with your boss in a way to get the best r
Considering a career change, whether big or small, can feel scary. The unknown is intimidating! We all want to feel like we have things figured out because our jobs represent a big part of our identity. What is special about today's guest, Dr
We all know that it's not what you know, but who you know that gets you ahead in life. The problem is, no one really tells us how to build relationships with EXPERIENCED business people. We are left feeling behind because we think, "What value
We all know that your next job isn't going to just fall into your lap and there are a lot of barriers in the way between you and your next promotion. In this episode we discuss how to make YOUR career development a pleasure for your boss, inste
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