We have done an episode on compensation in the past but things have changed a little bit, for the better and wanted to give an update! 

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Links:

Student Loan Hero website:

https://studentloanhero.com/

Federal Reserve - Student Loans:

https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/2018-economic-well-being-of-us-households-in-2017-student-loans.htm

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Here are the questions we are answering today: 

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How to have confidence in your career.

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 Productivity is my jam!    

When we are looking at how do we become more productive, a good starting point is listing out (separate lists), what are the lists we absolutely have to do every day, week, month and year.   

For example, for monthly, what are the things you’ve done this month to add to your annual review.    

As a recruiter I have 8 things on my to do list every single day.  For example, review all of the direct applies, look at LinkedIn messages, etc.    

Every week I update a report and follow up with candidates in process if I haven’t talked to them yet that week.    

Write the lists out of the things you absolutely have to do every day, every week, every month and every year.   

Under those absolute must dos, underneath draw a line and add the things we should do.   

Then add another line and add everything that would be great to do.   

So there are 3 sections:  

Then create time blocks on your calendar to get those items done.  I

f you absolutely need to schedule a meeting during your blocks, move it, still keep the time.   

Also another thing that has been very helpful for me is to batch your tasks.        

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• Write down the beliefs you have. 
• Circle the ones that are empowering.
• Identify how they are getting you to where you want to go. 
• Then look at the disempowering beliefs and question them.
• Where did I develop these from?
• Who did I develop this from?
• How is this limiting me from getting to where I want to go?
• Was the person I learned this from worth modeling?

Choosing a major feels insanely important … when you’re doing it.

According to the Washington Post only 27% of people have jobs related to their major. 

If it feels like it’s really overwhelming and really hard, take a deep breath. 

It is hard.

But know this.

73% of people aren’t using their degree. 

When you’re looking at choosing a major you can take 2 different paths / approaches.

Option 1 - 

You can go with your passions, your dreams, your personality. 

Research.

List out what you’re passionate about.

List out what your dreams are. 

Write about your dream life. Don’t limit that. 

Take some personality tests. 

Most of them have a job / career section. When you’re looking at that, what is of interest? 

What will give you job / career satisfaction.

Find people who have worked in those fields. 

Option 2 - 

Going after the majors that align with the classes that you really enjoyed. 

Find people in those fields, ask them all of the questions. 

What you shouldn’t do when you’re trying to choose a major: 

1 - you shouldn't do what other people are telling you to do 

2 - you shouldn't decide based on what you’re friends are doing 

3 - you shouldn't decide based on what is cool and popular 

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Let’s answer some of your questions! 

Question 1: 

How do you prepare for aptitude tests?

Question 2: 

How do you make your resume relevant? 

Question 3: 

How to position yourself well with recruiters after being retrenched?

Question 4: 

What do I owe my current boss and team once I’ve decided to start looking for a new job?

Question 5: 

How to decide whether or not to get into management? 

Would be better pay, next step in career, are there non management ways to further your career?

Question 6: 

How do I ignore the allure of becoming a software developer?

Question 7: 

How to score an interview when there are so many applications? How to stand out in applications?

How To Answer The Interview Question Tell Me About Yourself 

We’ve all been asked this interview question. It feels super loaded which is why I don’t even ask this question. 

 Tell me about yourself … I immediately think coffee addict, dog mom, wine lover. None of the stuff you should talk about during an interview is what comes to mind. That being said, we have to be with this particular question a little bit more strategic.  

What the interviewer is looking for is to know mostly about your background. 90% of this question should be answered about your background. Think about it as your elevator pitch. I have seen people go on and on and on when answering this type of question. 

Here is the equation: 

My example was in tiers.

Couple reminders: 

What we are not doing: 

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Link to Unpacking: 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking/id1411156933?mt=2

Today we are diving into some goal setting, prioritization and life evaluation in general. Typically people look at goals at the beginning of the year in January however I still think in February this will be helpful. 

I’m going to have you list out the different areas of your life. Some areas may include: 

Family

Friends

Kids / Children

Pets 

Spirituality / Faith / Religion 

Personal Growth & Development 

Self Care / Self Love / Alone Time 

Spouse / Partner 

Dating 

Marriage 

School / Education 

Relationships 

Health / Fitness / Movement 

Money / Finances / Wealth 

Hobbies 

Side Businesses / Side Projects 

What I want you to do is rate yourself in each category from 1-10.

1 being really bad

10 being really good 

As you are setting these goals, let’s use the SMART acronym. 

S = Specific 

M = Measurable

A = Achievable 

R = Relevant 

T = Time bound / Timely