Job Talk Weekly

There has been so much change in 2025!  

Corporate layoffs, departments closing, jobs being eliminated: so much unexpected change and uncertainty can lead to feelings of anger, frustration, and fear.  

With so much happening, it is easy and understandable to feel overwhelmed, and tough to see a path forward.  

How do you take charge of your career during such unexpected change and uncertainty?  

Today I share: 

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Women over 40 often report a more difficult time finding a job due to ageism in the workplace. Do you know how to overcome obstacles and put your best foot forward? Have you ever been interviewed by someone who was younger than you?

We talk with Helen Sanchez, who specializes in career consulting for women over 40, about interviewing practice, networking, and building confidence.

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California just passed a law that requires employers of companies with 15 or more employees to include pay ranges on job postings starting in 2023. This could also mean existing employees are about to learn a lot more about the pay of their new coworkers.

How do pay transparency laws and salary history bans impact you? Why do we need them?

Today, we talk about pay transparency laws and salary history bans and their impact on the job market. Both legislative strategies are part of the movement for a more equitable pay system, helping all workers but especially women and people of color.

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We spend time and money to manage our physical, mental, and financial health throughout our lifetimes. Why don’t we take a similar approach to our career health throughout our professional lives, not just when we need a new job?

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Today we talk about the different ways to manage your career health, from goals and assessments to continuous learning to the symptoms that signal it might be time for a change. How do you make sure your network of professional relationships is ready when you need it? Plus we give you one simple assignment for 12 months from now!

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Everyone wants more work life balance. But how do you get it while still feeling productive? How do you know where to shave off time from your workday, and whether you’re still considered effective at work?

We walk through four steps to streamline your work hours and get more time back in your life.

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Ashley was doing all the right things in her job search, but then she got laid off. How does a layoff impact you, even if you wanted out?

Hear about the keys to her success, like how she balanced hard work and self-care, prepared for interviews, and kept her sights high.

She found a great job making exactly what she wanted—much more than she made at her old job!

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Job fulfillment is unique and personal. It matters to your mental, emotional, physical, and of course financial health.

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A job offer can happen pretty fast, so you want to make sure that you know exactly what you need in your new job before you get caught up in the frenzy of an offer that may not be the right fit for you.

How do you judge the offer unless you have a concrete list of what you want and don’t want? Did you take the time to figure out your criteria before you started looking for a job? Don’t let yourself be swayed by perks that aren’t meaningful to you.

We are taking some time off this summer but before we go, we leave you with 4 critical things to figure out BEFORE you start searching for a new job. Good luck!

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A conversation with Ashutosh Nandeshwar, PhD, about his new book SOAR: How to Become Extraordinary and Successful in Your Career.

Nandeshwar talks about his framework for success and his new book that helps you move beyond inspiration and into action. Hear about his journey and perspective on success as an immigrant and how the self-awareness to improve can help you stand out at work.

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More on Ashu at www.nandeshwar.info

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Learning not only how to be an effective communicator but also the culture of communication at work is vital, especially at a new job.

InCredible Communication: Uncover the Invaluable Art of Selling Yourself by Steven Lewis and Rebecca Weintraub, PhD. provides practical advice to improve your communication and credibility in the workplace.

In our conversation with Dr. Rebecca Weintraub, we learn about effective communication through the eyes (and ears) of those we are interacting with. We talk about meeting culture and the importance of being a “cultural archeologist” when you start a new job.

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https://www.amazon.com/InCredible-Communication-Uncover-Invaluable-Yourself/dp/1472991729

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