ACTIVATE

#369: The BEST Work Advice You’ll Ever Hear, Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before Starting Your Own Business + Why Cover Letters Are Your Secret Weapon w. Career Contessa


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Some of the BEST work advice you’ll ever hear, with Career Contessa founder Lauren McGoodwin. So many takeaways on this episode, not just for anxious job seekers, or people hoping to rise in the ranks at work, but also for wannabe entrepreneurs looking to take that big leap to start their own businesses. The do’s and don’ts for job interviews, how to give your resume an edge, and finally how to nail that interview. Indispensable work advice in one single episode. 


Topics:

-How a bad economy put Lauren McGoodwin on the path to entrepreneurship.

-The questions to ask yourself if you want to start your own business.

-Why progress is better than perfection. 

-How to find a good job “fit”.

-WHY cover letters REALLY matter. And how to write a perfect one.

-Common resume mistakes, the ONE thing to NEVER include in your resume + and the CRUCIAL ingredients for a sparkling resume. 

-Should you DM recruiters on LinkedIn or Instagram?

-How to overcome rejection. 

-Best ways to stand out at work, make a great first impression, navigate company culture and avoid problematic coworkers.

-Should you talk about your salary at work?

-Are entrepreneurs born or created?

-The future of WFH.

-The MYTH of “hustle culture” and why everyone is NOT a founder. 

-Boundaries, burnout and whether you should cry at work, and so much MORE!


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