Career Cohort

Episodes

1. 10

   Get What You Want on the Other Side of Uncomfortable

   𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚.—Heather Vickery I had so much fun chatting with...

   Jan 14, 2024

   38m
2. 9

   Think Like an Employer: Using Job Descriptions to Focus Your Resume

   I just got great feedback from a client regarding my process; she thought a tactic we used was helpful to landing her new job. 🎉 To be honest, the tactic is so simple that I’d taken it for granted. I’m referring to the practice of using 1-3 job descriptions (a.k.a. job postings) to help you […]

   Jan 13, 2024

   5m
3. 8

   5 Strategic Pivots to Reach the C-Suite

   So many of us used strategies that worked well early in our career: 1️⃣ Preparing to perfection 2️⃣ Eagerly pleasing 3️⃣ Fitting the mold 4️⃣ Putting pedal to the metal 5️⃣ Performing patiently (Oh, how can they NOT notice my amazing work?!) Do any of these sound familiar? ⚠️ Here’s the problem:...

   Jan 13, 2024

   36m
4. 7

   5 Tips to Overcome Anxiety + Ace Your Interview

   The first order of business in overcoming interview-related anxiety is 🥁: 💡 Remember that you’re also interviewing THEM! Yes, you’re the candidate, but fit is as important for you as it is for them. You deserve the opportunity to gather your own intel to make a decision. 💡 Write down 10...

   Jan 13, 2024

   5m
5. 6

   Capturing Your Unique Writer’s Voice with Anne Janzer

   Anne Janzer is the author of 8 books on the craft of writing. The latest, The Writer’s Voice: Techniques for Tuning Your Tone and Style is perfect for those of us who want to level up our craft, even if our main content is business email. She’s an expert at the art of developing a […]

   Oct 30, 2023

   38m
6. 5

   10 Tips to Modernize Your Resume Fast

   Listen to this short episode for 10 quick ways to modernize your resume. If you know your way around your software, it should take you just 15 minutes. If you’re visual, you can see how I put these tips into practice on my samples page. To listen to the full conversation, tune in to your […]

   Oct 16, 2023

   8m
7. 4

   Strategic Writing for Leaders: Inspiring Others to Act, with Erin Lebacqz

   Let’s face it: Our readers’ inboxes are already overflowing. Grabbing their attention and making things easy for them is a non-negotiable for the modern business writer. So I was grateful to have Erin Lebacqz of High Value Writing as my guest on Career Cohort to share advice for wrangling our…

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   Oct 2, 2023

   40m
8. 3

   Using Video to Expand Your Side Hustle Career Opportunities, with Tanya Smith

   If you’re considering a side gig—either as insurance in an unpredictable job market or as a creative outlet for your passion project—video can be an easy entry point to set yourself up as an authority on your topic. Just remember: The journey toward entrepreneurship is not a one-time feat. It’s a...

   Jul 17, 2023

   37m
9. 2

   Leave Nothing on the Table: Negotiating Equity Compensation with Richard Archer

   If you worry about leaving money on the table when negotiating job offers, or you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the different types of employer equity grants, or you aren’t sure which are the best options for YOU, then you’re not alone! Many job seekers struggle to navigate the complexities of...

   Jul 3, 2023

   30m
10. 1

    Win Over the Recruiter: 6 Tips for Creating a More Concise & Clear Resume

    Increase your chances of landing an interview with my 6 tips to cut the fluff. Write a concise and clear resume that wins over busy recruiters. In this episode, you’ll: 💡 Learn how to replace and eliminate superfluous language to strengthen your resume. 💡 Grasp the importance of…

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    Jun 19, 2023