Episode 108. How First-Generation Professionals Can Stand Out In The Job Market & Advance With Their Current Employer – Claudia Bruce-Quartey

Looking for ways to kick start your job search in the new year and strategies to advance with your current employer? I discussed this and so much more with Claudia Bruce-Quartey on Episode 108 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: Taking ownership of your career development and becoming the architect of your career, Understanding how you add value to your organisation and ensuring that the key decision makers are aware of this, How Claudia started a career in the Tech Industry without any contacts or experience, The value of developing your communication skills, Focus on identifying and building your skills rather than simply following your passions, Strategies to assist you negotiate a pay rise or promotion. How to initiate difficult conversations, How networking can help you understand your sector and the skills that you should be developing to stay relevant, Kick starting your job search in 2026, The value of updating your CV on a regular basis, Having a positive mindset when looking for work, and How to get unstuck if you're not advancing at work. Claudia works at the intersection of identity, opportunity, and visibility for first-generation professionals. After rising in tech without a technical background or established network, she developed a visibility framework that helps women, minorities, and mothers navigate organizational power and advancement with clarity. Her work brings structure to challenges many experience but rarely have the language or tools to articulate in Tech.   People & Resources Mentioned Cal Newport James Clear Robert Cialdini   Contact Claudia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-bruce-quartey/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudiamireku/   Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - [email protected] Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Alexis Redding will be available on Weds 14th January. Wishing everybody a great start to 2026! *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*