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Revitalizing Your Career
Has your job turned into a grind? Do you feel like you aren’t really living your professional purpose? It may be time to take a break! Career coach Nina Cashman with Pave Your Way joins Donna Shannon to discuss the...
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Recovering from a layoff
So, you’ve been laid off. Now what should you do? First and foremost, you need to recover mentally, emotionally, and even physically. After that, it’s time to get to work! Executive coach Carolyn Stein joins Donna...
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Smashing the Gay Glass Ceiling
Guest Kevin Jones (author of “Opening the Corporate Closet: Transforming Bias to Gay Advancement in Corporate America “) joins us to discuss the challenges that LGBTQ+ face when trying to move up the ladder in...
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Track down the hiring manager
Believe it or not, many managers are just as frustrated with the HR department as job seekers. Here are some specific strategies on how to get your resume in their hands. PLUS, Donna discusses the most painful areas...
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OMG! I SUCK! Overcoming challenges by embracing your weaknesses
Ever have something that you just aren't good at? Let's face it; nobody can be good at everything. However, throwing your hands up in the air and declaring, "I suck!" is not the best course of action. In today's...
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LinkedIn updates for 2023
Every year, LinkedIn rolls out major changes to the website in January. However, they rarely announce new updates and how they impact your experience on the site. Taken from Donna Shannon's presentation for the Brown...
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How to evaluate your job search
How is your job search going? Before making nebulous statements like "fine, good, great or terrible," let's talk about specific key metrics that tell you whether your job search is working. Career coach Donna Shannon...
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A Fresh Take on Personal Branding
Make the right first impression with your resume, during the interview, and especially with your tattoos! Today, we are giving you practical exercises to build your personal brand (for like resumes and interviews, not...
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So, you didn't win the lottery. Now what?
Time to stop fantasizing and get serious about your career progression and job search. Learn several ways to manage your career, take strategic moves, and recognize what you can and cannot control.
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Possibly Illegal Hiring Practices
Patricia McMahon of the EEOC answers the burning questions that keep job seekers up at night. Sometimes it feels like employers can be acting shady during the hiring process. After all, what are they really doing with...
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What employers really want
Special guest Dia Kline joins us to discuss what employers want, what "quiet quitting" really is, the 20/70/10 rule, and the generational communication styles.
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5 Secrets to effective salary negotiations
Have you ever negotiated your salary? If not, you should! Check out Donna Shannon's five secrets to effective salary negotiations. Plus Donna finally earns her covid tattoo!
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