Careers by Jenn Podcast: Get the Job, Love Your Work, Advance Your Career

Have you ever been treated differently based on what you wore? I believe you have, and unfortunately, there are subtle and sometimes not-so-subtle ways in which workplace dress code enforces age-old stereotypes and fosters disrespect. Join this thought-provoking conversation about shifting corporate culture around topics of what you wear to work versus the skills and humanity you bring, as Jenn interviews guest expert Mike Domitrz from the Date Safe Project.

Listening is not the same as hearing. We hear things all the time and studies have shown that we only retain anywhere between 17 and 25% of what we hear. Most of us like to think we are good, or even great communicators…but one of the skills we have the least amount of actual training in is listening. So why is it important and what advantages can you gain by getting better at it? What's in it for you to learn more about this topic and to practice it? And how can you go about getting better at the skill of listening? Find out in this episode.

it's a pretty common thing now. People have multiple careers over a lifetime and it is becoming more common to make a change in mid-life. (I should know...I did it myself.)

It's understandable that you might want to do something new...to work at something you want to work at, to follow your passion...to do something you've always wanted to do, or even just to have a change of scenery. There are SO many reasons why you might find yourself making a move...but how best to approach what might seem like a daunting proposition?

Join me in this podcast episode to get some tips on how to go about exploring and then making the change.

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Preparation is key for a job interview, and so in this episode, Jenn shares 21 of the most common interview questions, WHY they are being asked, and how best to plan to answer them... to make your interview a successful one.

Have you ever read an email you've been sent and wondered what the sender was thinking??

Have you ever sent an email, only to have it completely misunderstood by the receiver?

Good email etiquette (sometimes used to be called "Netiquette", which is a little cutesy for me), communicates a lot about you and, in some cases, can make or break you getting invited to be interviewed, or can affect your advancement in your career. Email is communication, and it matters! Email etiquette is important to learn. Join Jenn in this episode to learn how to be your best via email.

Sandra Fischer is an author and consultant the creator of the game Relationship Reveal. She talks to Jenn about workplace relationships, how to navigate them with integrity. Join us for this insightful conversation where we explore everything from romance, to political differences, to ego.

Workplace loyalty is key to employers AND employees. Check out this episode of the podcast, when guest author, speaker and CEO Lee Caraher shares how valuable loyalty can be to every organization and to every worker, and how to go about creating that loyalty.

Networking events make my skin crawl. I don't enjoy the "speed-dating" feel and I'm an extrovert! I can only imagine what this is like for an introvert. Networking is, however, highly effective if done well. Here are 7 strategic tips to help you navigate more easily, and to be more successful in making valuable connections.

In this episode of the podcast, I talk to small business owner and educator Mandi Trickett about her thoughts on professionalism. Mandi is the owner of Avenue 42, a beauty salon located in Langley, BC that offers cosmetic tattooing, nail art and other aesthetic services.

Mandi shares how there's more to professional behaviour in the workplace than just what you say...much more.

How to use the concepts of project management to further your life goals, at work and at home. Join Jenn and guest author, podcast and Project Management professional Cesar Abeid, as he explains how this plan can work for you.