A Year of Career: 52 Practical Answers to Your Questions

A Year of Career: 52 Practical Answers to Your Questions

By Erin Wolfram - Career CoachBusinessCareers
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A Year of Career: 52 Practical Answers to Your Questions episodes

  • Episode 32 - How do I navigate a job offer while I still have other interviews?

    This week Erin provides tips on how to evaluate, consider, and navigate one or more job offers when you have other interviews scheduled. This can be a tricky and stressful situation because you can't predict the future, and you don't want to miss out on a great opportunity! However, this is typically a good problem to have, and when handled thoughtfully and professionally can lead to lasting positive outcomes.

    Episode preview:

    1:20: Once you accept, you have made your decision.
    2:00: What to do when you are given an offer.
    2:40: Make a list of questions, consider negotiating, and learn the timeline.
    3:09: Evaluate your other options and contact organizations.
    4:20: Make pros and cons lists.
    5:15: Make decisions.
    6:00: Formally accept or decline and stop your job search.
    6:50: Maintain effective and professional communication.
    8:30: Be strategic.
    9:35: Make sure to professionally decline but keep the door open.

    AYearofCareer.com
    CareerAdvantageResumes.com
    CareerAdvantageGolf.com

    12 min
  • A Year of Career - Episode 30: How do you establish yourself as an expert in your field?

    This week on A Year of Career, Erin is joined by Kirsten Flory: realtor, author, speaker, and podcaster. Together, they discuss ways to establish yourself as an expert in your field to gain visibility, establish legitimacy, and develop your brand. From being consistent on social media to writing a book, you will hear valuable information to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

    KirstenFlory.com
    CareerAdvantageResumes.com
    CareerAdvantageGolf.com
    AYearOfCareer.com

    27 min
  • A Year of Career: Episode 29 - How should I handle recruiters who reach out to me on LinkedIn?

    This week on A Year of Career, Erin and David Gaston provide helpful LinkedIn tips and discuss proper etiquette, especially as it relates to recruiters reaching out to you about job opportunities. This can be great, but if you weren't planning to change jobs and aren't prepared, this can catch you off guard!

    AYearOfCareer.com
    CareerAdvantageResumes.com
    CareerAdvantageGolf.com
    Career.KU.edu

    16 min
  • A Year of Career - Episode 28: What are job search tips for liberal arts & sciences majors?

    This week on A Year of Career, Erin is joined by David Gaston, a higher education administrator with over 25 years of experience in career services working with students and alumni with LA&S degrees. They discuss the benefits of an LA&S degree, how to market yourself to employers, and why employers should put LA&S majors high on their list of top candidates!

    AYearOfCareer.com
    CareerAdvantageResumes.com
    CareerAdvantageGolf.com

    16 min
  • A Year of Career: Episode 24 - How do recruiters use both resumes and LinkedIn profiles?

    This week Erin is joined by recruiter and former career services professional Carrie Blackman of Ultranauts. They discuss the differences between a resume and LinkedIn and how both are used by recruiters. Whether you are actively searching for a job or not, having an updated resume and LinkedIn profile are both important. You should also be active on LinkedIn!

    Ultranauts.co
    Ultranauts.co/jobs/
    AYearOfCareer.com
    CareerAdvantageResumes.com
    CareerAdvantageGolf.com

    23 min
  • Episode 23: A Year of Career - I am really uncomfortable networking; can I just skip it?

    This week on A Year of Career, Erin and her friend Katie discuss all things networking! They provide practical advice for how to network effectively with specific tips for those who find networking really intimidating (like Erin does!). They also talk about the benefits of networking and how it can help you when searching for a new job. In short, they don't recommend skipping it!

    AYearOfCareer.com
    CareerAdvantageResumes.com
    CareerAdvantageGolf.com

    30 min

About A Year of Career: 52 Practical Answers to Your Questions

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Erin Wolfram takes her expertise from years working in career services to answer one career-related or job search question each week submitted by you! She provides quick and practical answers that…