The Job Hunting Podcast

Career Q&A: Returning From Maternity Leave, Expected Salary Range, Planning Your Next Move, and Much More (Ep 58)


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In this episode, I’ll answer the most interesting questions I received since recording the last Career Q&A episode (episode 51). Thank you to everyone who has sent me questions by messaging me on social media, emails, or asking them when I’m invited to speak or present at webinars. It’s very important to me to receive these questions and know what issues are on your mind. This way, I can address them via the Q&A episodes and develop future episodes dedicated to the most common concerns you have.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

  • 03:11 - Salary range: I’m often asked to nominate an expected salary in online applications, and it’s a mandatory question! Any tips for answering?
  • 06:47 - No promotion: I am doing my job very well, and management likes to keep me where I am. I am stuck in the same position for the last ten years. Does it look like I am missing a strategy on how to communicate with top management?
  • 10:02 - Contract to permanent: I’m in a part-time contract role. My director wants my role to be permanent. It needs to be reviewed by the CEO for approval. I’m not sure how I would continue if it were refused.                                        
  • 14:54 - Moving from small to big company: What advice would you give someone who wants to move from a small company to a top tier company? It seems like the big four consulting firms only look for people who worked for the big four.
  • 18:56 - Starting a new role: I recently started a new role. Should I plan for my next move now?
  • 22:45 - Maternity leave: I have just returned from maternity leave and feel like I no longer enjoy my current role. What advice would you give in helping me find a new role?
  • 27:00 - Help with LinkedIn and resume: Can you advise me on how to do a better resume and LinkedIn? And can I send you my resume?
  • 31:12 - Job search during the holidays: What is your advice regarding the holiday season and job hunting? Is there any point in job hunting in December and early January? 

Links mentioned in this episode:

  • Episode 51 - As a career and job hunting coach, I get asked many questions, and I will be addressing some of them in this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast
  • A program that can help you get ready for a career and job transition: Reset Your Career Workshop & Action Plan
  • My 30-minute free call for listeners interested to consider coaching 
  • Linkedin Audit service 
  • Episode 34 - How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out
  • Episode 46 - Have a LinkedIn Presence That’s Punchy and Interesting
  • Episode 57 - How to job search during the holidays: Three options, depending on your availability
  • Download the free Optimized Job Search Schedule to help you job search during the holidays

About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 

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