Cubicle Confidential

How much do first impressions matter during a job interview? Do hiring managers rely too much on gut instinct? What kind of interview questions actually matter? And finally, should you lose that man bun?

Chris and Mary set both hiring managers and job candidates straight on what works and what doesn’t work for a successful job interview.

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Is it ever okay to rat someone out at work? What is the difference between being a whistleblower or a tattle tell? When is it appropriate to report the misdeeds of others?  

Chris and Mary tackle questions on when, how, and why to throw that colleague under the bus. 

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A hiring manager bemoans the lack of passion in candidates. A mother worries about her daughter’s lack of ambition. A recent college graduate questions the pursuit of happiness over the revulsion of the rat race. Mary and Chris answer these questions and more on this week’s episode! 

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Are you comfortable with self-promotion? Can you promote yourself without feeling shame? What’s the difference between confidence and arrogance? How do you self-promote with humility and confidence? What’s the difference between self-promotion and bragging? These tricky questions are front and center in this episode as Chris and Mary help listeners understand the ins and outs of self-promotion. In other words, are you tooting your own horn? And is anyone listening?

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Do you hate networking? Do you feel awkward at networking events? If so, this episode is for you! Chris and Mary answer listeners’ questions about how to work a room, make authentic connections, and avoid common networking etiquette errors.  Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, this episode will help you learn the do’s and don’ts of making a positive impression at your next event.

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Presentation skills take center stage as Chris and Mary take questions on how to become better at presenting and public speaking. You asked and we answered!

Pro tips include: overcoming stage fright, connecting with your audience, creating a stage presence, and performing well in a virtual medium. If you want to present with polish and poise--this episode is for you!

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Is your workplace going hybrid? Does it work? In this timely episode, Mary and Chris tackle two questions on how to successfully navigate and manage a hybrid workplace.

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Funny or not? What kind of humor is off-limits at work? Should the office comedienne can it?  What to do when good jokes go bad? Mary and Chris tackle these questions and more as they sort out the do's and don'ts of office humor.

And for the record, neither Chris nor Mary think Benny Hill is funny. But Chris likes the Three Stooges. Go figure.

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Selling sucks. Mary and Chris bemoan the horrors of cold calling and selling while answering listeners' questions about cold calling and dealing with difficult salespeople.

Chris claims he doesn’t have to sell his services. Mary calls B.S. Despite their differences, they explore strategies to be better at selling. 

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Chris and Mary tackle questions about leading and managing. What is the difference between managers and leaders? Should you promote the brilliant jerk? How do you go from bud to boss? Chris offers brilliant insight and advice on changing behavior and setting expectations. Mary has no tolerance for bosses who lack impulse control.

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