Career Compass

This episode of Career Compass hosts Michele Grant, author of The Power Dressers and executive business consultant, to discuss the do's and don'ts of interviews. From bringing your parents, to picking the right shoes, Michele is here to provide her expertise at shining in an interview.

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In this episode of Career Compass, SHRM Chief Transformation Officer Andy Biladeau discusses how to find a satisfying career path and future-proof it by developing your AI prompt muscles.

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Join SHRM President and CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., for some of the best advice on strengthening your power skills and how to use them to your advantage in the workplace. Plus, stay tuned for his BEST career advice on this episode of Career Compass.

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Everyone has a certain way that they work when they’re at their best, and if that doesn't match the way their company likes to work, there's wrong fit for the position. In this season finale of Career Compass, hosts Aly Sharp and Kevin Abbed speak with work culture strategist and author Andre Martin about right-fit job topics including how to create a people manager experience that serves you, finding psychological safety at work, and reciprocity in mentor/mentee relationships.

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Navigated correctly, generative AI has the potential to universally level the playing field in the world of work by providing everyone the ability to access the entirety of human knowledge through the use of prompts and queries. In this episode of Career Compass, hosts Demetrius Norman and Aly Sharp are joined by SHRM Chief of Data and Insights, Dr. Alex Alonso, PhD, SHRM-SCP, to discuss the implications and opportunities of generative AI as they pertain to students and emerging professionals, and share his actionable advice on how to cultivate AI habits that equip them with a competitive edge in today’s employment landscape.

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AI is indisputably transforming workplaces of the future in real time, and that includes the roles of HR professionals. In this episode of Career Compass, hosts Kevin Abbed and Aly Sharp speak with HR Action’s Ben Madden, SHRM-CP, about the importance of students and emerging professionals developing a solid grasp of the technology’s usage and accompanying implications for HR processes and workflows.

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Your personal brand is your reputation that you build through communication and behavior with others, and when leveraged correctly, it can play a substantial role in your career and professional development. In this episode of Career Compass, Claire Stroh, SHRM-CP, of Claire is Coaching, joins hosts Aly Sharp and Kevin Abbed to provide guidance on showcasing your unique skills and strengths in the online world to make professional connections and attract career opportunities. Hear them discuss topics including the essentials of effective LinkedIn profiles, the role of authenticity in social media posting, and creating a positive online presence that broadcasts your value to the world, 24 hours a day.

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Everyone feels like an unqualified fraud at some point, despite past achievements that reflect your competence. This is the psychological phenomenon of imposter syndrome, and in this episode of Career Compass, corporate wellness expert Christi Venable joins hosts Aly Sharp and Demetrius Norman to discuss imposter syndrome, the countering role of positive self-talk, and the importance of creating psychologically safe workplaces.

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This episode kicks off Season 8 with a topic that's top-of-mind for many HR professionals: Burnout. Many encounter it, and many have difficulty effectively handling the challenging emotional experience. Janice Litvin has dedicated the later part of her career to teaching people how to improve their mental and physical health after feelings of burnout, and in this episode of Career Compass, she shares her approaches to leading a burnout-free career.

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This episode of Career Compass is brought to you by hosts Kevin Abbed and Demetrius Norman and features Executive Network member Donovan Mattole. Donovan shares his career journey and how his mindset has developed throughout his time in HR. 

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