In this episode, Erin chats with Mike, a communications professional navigating the frustration and anxiety of multiple rescinded job offers. Mike opens up about losing a prestigious job offer after months of unemployment and wonders if he’s doing something wrong. Erin offers practical strategies on bouncing back, managing professional relationships, and confidently addressing employment gaps without self-doubt.🎙 In this episode:✅ How to emotionally bounce back after rescinded job offers✅ The right way to explain a job gap during interviews✅ Networking strategies to leverage even after rejection✅ Why rescinded offers usually aren’t about you (and how to handle them)If you’ve ever faced professional setbacks that left you questioning your self-worth, this episode is a powerful reminder: it’s rarely personal—and your best opportunities are still ahead.⸻🎙️ Want to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing?👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ: advicewitherin.com/quiz📩 Join the Hyper Helpful Newsletter: hyperhelpful.com🔔 Subscribe for weekly career advice!⸻🕒 Key Moments:00:00 – Meet Mike: dealing with multiple rescinded job offers01:31 – Understanding why job offers get rescinded03:44 – Handling the emotional impact professionally05:09 – How to talk about employment gaps confidently07:21 – Keeping doors open after rejection09:39 – Why setbacks are stepping stones to better opportunities⸻💬 Ever had a job offer rescinded? You’re not alone—share your experience below!#CareerAdvice #JobSearch #NetworkingTips #Resilience #EmploymentGaps #CareerSetbacks #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing__→ 💸 Get a (free) weekly dose of motivational advice + communication tips from me: www.hyperhelpful.com→ 💸 Snag my Salary Negotiation Guide for FREE: https://advicewitherin.com/salary→👩🏼‍💻 The Career Workshop Intensive (a career course taught by me!) First 15 PEOPLE get 15% OFF with code "CAREER15": https://bit.ly/3TvZhHm (learn more at this link)

In this episode, Erin chats with Sandra, who co-founded a successful classic car startup but now feels stuck and unsure how to break into her dream industry: health and wellness. They discuss the anxiety of re-entering the corporate world after entrepreneurship, how to leverage your unique skills to stand out, and why networking could be your secret weapon.🎙 In this episode:✅ How to confidently explain your entrepreneurial background✅ Why a “company-forward” strategy beats a “job-forward” one✅ The right (and wrong) way to message recruiters and connections✅ Practical networking tips for introverts✅ Why your non-traditional experience is your biggest advantageIf you’re navigating a career pivot after entrepreneurship—or any significant career gap—this episode will remind you that your story is your strength.⸻🎙️ Want to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing?👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ: advicewitherin.com/quiz📩 Join the Hyper Helpful Newsletter: hyperhelpful.com🔔 Subscribe for weekly career advice!⸻🕒 Key Moments:00:00 – Meet Sandra: From restaurant marketing to startup co-founder01:21 – When working in your partner’s dream impacts your relationship03:00 – Transferring operations skills into health & wellness04:50 – Why EA and operations roles could be your best bet06:49 – Networking: The secret weapon you’re not fully using yet09:07 – How to strategically message your LinkedIn connections11:41 – Why no one actually knows what they’re doing13:09 – Company-forward strategy: Your action plan14:35 – Real talk: How hiring actually works behind the scenes⸻💬 Navigating your next big career pivot? Drop your experience below—we’ve all been there!#CareerAdvice #CareerPivot #NetworkingTips #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship #HealthandWellness #JobSearch #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing

Feeling low-key panicked about how AI might affect your job? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy.

In this solo episode, Erin breaks down how artificial intelligence is actually reshaping the job market, which roles are most at risk, and how to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. Spoiler: It’s not about beating the robots—it’s about learning to work with them.

🎙 In this episode:

✅ The 5 jobs most at risk of being replaced by AI

✅ What “augmentation” means (and why you need to embrace it)

✅ The difference between being irreplaceable vs. efficient

✅ Why specialists are safer than generalists

✅ Erin’s favorite AI tools and free upskilling resources

✅ Why AI won’t take your job—but someone using AI might

Whether you’re in customer service, admin, marketing, legal, healthcare, or content writing—this episode will help you stop spiraling and start planning.⸻

🎙️ Want to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing?

👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW

💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ: advicewitherin.com/quiz

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🔔 Subscribe for weekly career advice!⸻

🕒 Key Moments:

00:00 – Why people feel anxious about AI (and why they should)

01:30 – You can’t future-proof your job, but you can future-proof yourself

03:00 – 5 careers at risk: customer service, admin, paralegals, content writers, and more

06:45 – How AI is already reshaping healthcare

08:00 – The key difference between automation and augmentation

09:30 – The mindset shift you need to stay employable

10:45 – Erin’s favorite AI tools + how she used AI to write this episode

11:30 – How to pivot into an AI-resilient or AI-powered career path⸻

💬 Are you using AI at work yet?

Drop your favorite tools, fears, or hot takes in the comments

👇 Let’s figure this out together.

#AIJobs #FutureOfWork #CareerAdvice #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing #OpenAI #JobSearch2025 #WorkingWithAI #CareerChange #PromptEngineering #Upskilling #AdviceWithErin

Took time off to raise your kids and now worried your resume won’t hold up? You’re not the only one. In this episode, Erin chats with Taylor—a marketing professional and mom of two—about the anxiety that comes with a career gap, and what you can actually do about it. They unpack how to keep your skills sharp, what hiring managers really care about, and how to re-enter the job market with confidence (and zero shame).

🎙 In this episode:

✅ How to explain a career break without over-apologizing

✅ The resume format that hides gaps and highlights your value

✅ Why skills—not job titles—are what get you hired in 2025

✅ Simple ways to stay sharp while you’re not working

✅ How AI is reshaping hiring (and how to use it to your advantage)

If you’re a parent (or anyone) navigating a return to work after time off, this episode is your reminder that you’re not behind—you’re just in a new chapter.

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🎙️ Want to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing?

👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW

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🕒 Key Moments:

00:00 – Meet Taylor: Taking a career break after baby #2

01:15 – The fear of falling behind in a fast-moving industry

03:40 – The resume trick that makes career gaps invisible

06:10 – How to keep your skills fresh while caregiving full-time

08:00 – The surprising truth about AI and job applications

10:00 – What to say in interviews about your time off

11:50 – Why your break doesn’t make you less qualified

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💬 Taking time off from work for caregiving, travel, or your mental health? Drop your experience below—we see you, and you’re not alone.

#CareerAdvice #WorkingMoms #ReturnToWork #ResumeTips #MarketingCareers #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing #CareerGaps #JobSearch2025

Ever lost confidence after a tough work situation? You're definitely not alone. In this episode, Erin chats with Emily from Toronto, who's navigating the emotional aftermath of an unexpected layoff after seven years in healthcare management. Together, they unpack strategies for rebuilding self-confidence, reframing tough career narratives, and strategically stepping back to leap forward.

🎙 In this episode: ✅ How to rebuild your confidence after a tough professional setback ✅ Strategic reasons for taking a lower-level role ✅ Why reframing your professional identity can be a game changer ✅ Exactly what to say in interviews about a difficult job exit ✅ Turning setbacks into strategic career moves

If you've faced setbacks or unexpected layoffs and are struggling with confidence or career clarity, this conversation is exactly the pep talk you need.

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🕒 Key Moments: 00:00 – Meet Emily: Career confidence shaken after unexpected layoff 01:15 – Dealing with a challenging new boss 03:50 – Facing surprise termination and unfair workplace dynamics 06:20 – Should you accept a lower-level role? 08:10 – How to regain career confidence 10:45 – Reframing your career identity strategically 12:30 – Practical tips for interviewing after a setback 14:00 – Moving forward with positivity and strategy

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💬 Ever faced unexpected career setbacks? Share your experience below—let's lift each other up!

#CareerAdvice #ConfidenceBuilding #CareerSetback #JobInterviewTips #HealthcareCareers #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing

Feeling completely burnt out at work but unsure where to go next? You're definitely not alone. In this episode, Erin chats with Ashley, a librarian in Orlando struggling with burnout, anxiety, and uncertainty about her career path. Together, they unpack the tough realities of frontline public service roles, explore options for making meaningful career pivots, and provide clear, actionable steps for anyone feeling stuck.

🎙 In this episode:

✅ How to recognize when burnout means it's time for a change

✅ Practical strategies for exploring career transitions

✅ Tips for managing anxiety and indecision about the future

✅ Understanding "catastrophizing" and how to overcome it

✅ Finding joy and purpose outside traditional career paths

If you're at a crossroads in your career and feeling overwhelmed, this candid conversation will help you feel seen, supported, and ready to take concrete steps forward.

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🕒 Key Moments:

00:00 – Meet Ashley: Burnt-out librarian in Orlando

02:15 – The real-life stress of frontline public service roles

05:10 – Recognizing burnout and knowing when it's time to pivot

07:40 – How to find your next step (even when overwhelmed)

09:50 – Practical advice for changing careers and locations

12:20 – Managing anxiety and career indecision

14:30 – Creating actionable goals to move forward

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💬 Have you faced burnout and made a career pivot? Share your story in the comments—we'd love to hear it.

#BurnoutRecovery #CareerChange #CareerAdvice #AnxietyAtWork #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing #FindingPurpose

Feeling stuck between passion and a paycheck? You’re not alone. In this episode, Erin chats with Bella, an environmental science grad torn between a stable consulting job and her dream of working in wildlife conservation. Together, they unpack the tough choices young professionals face when chasing meaning and money.

🎙 In this episode:

✅ Choosing between passion and financial stability

✅ Why “long-term” career plans might be a myth

✅ How to pivot without fear

✅ Redefining success based on the life you want, not just the job

If you’re at a career crossroads and questioning what matters most—this conversation will help you feel seen, supported, and ready to take action.

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👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW

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🕒 Key Moments:

00:00 – Bella’s environmental science background

01:25 – Consulting pays well…but is it soul-sucking?

04:40 – Are career decisions really permanent?

06:52 – The $15/hour conservation job dilemma

09:14 – Wanting your work to matter

11:17 – Is there a “monetary value” to loving your job?

13:14 – Networking tips for finding aligned opportunities

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💬 Are you trying to choose between a job you love and one that pays well? Drop your thoughts below—we’d love to hear your story.

#CareerCrossroads #PassionVsPaycheck #CareerAdvice #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing #EnvironmentalJobs #FindingPurpose

Navigating a toxic workplace? You’re not alone. In this episode, Erin sits down with Michelle, who’s grappling with a challenging work environment filled with gossip and exclusion. Together, they delve into strategies to address and overcome workplace toxicity.

🎙 In this episode:

✅ Identifying signs of a toxic workplace

✅ Strategies to address and cope with exclusionary behaviors

✅ When to consider seeking new opportunities

✅ Building resilience and confidence in challenging environments

If you’re facing similar challenges at work, this conversation offers insights and actionable advice to help you navigate and advocate for yourself.

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👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW

💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ: advicewitherin.com/quiz

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🕒 Key Moments:

00:00 – Michelle's toxic "culty" coworkers

02:15 – How her cliquey workplace is hurting her performance

05:30 – Is is "hazing"...? Why are they like this

09:45 – Erin's advice: to stay or to go?

12:00 – Eating lunch in your car?

15:20 – How to break up a clique at work

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💬 Have you experienced a toxic work environment?

Share your story in the comments below—we’re here to support each other.

#ToxicWorkplace #CareerAdvice #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing #WorkplaceChallenges #ConfidenceAtWork #CareerSupport

Took time off to raise your kids? You’re not alone—and you shouldn’t feel ashamed. In this episode, Erin chats with Chelsea, a mom of twins re-entering the workforce after two and a half years at home. Together, they break down how to confidently explain a career gap in interviews and on your resume.

If you’re stressing about how personal choices might impact your professional life, this is your pep talk and strategy guide in one.

🎙 In this episode:

✅ How to reframe your “resume gap” as a strength

✅ What to actually say in interviews

✅ Erin’s “Roman Empire” take on moms + work

✅ Resume + cover letter tips for stay-at-home parents

✅ How to show up confident, not apologetic

💼 Tune in if you’re ready to stop downplaying your life experience and own your story.

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👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW

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🕒 Key Moments:

00:00 – Meet Chelsea: Twin mom rejoining the workforce

01:40 – Erin’s “Roman Empire” on motherhood + work

03:20 – You’re already qualified if you got the interview

04:50 – How Chelsea owns her story in a cover letter

06:00 – “It’s only weird if you make it weird”

07:45 – What the hardest job taught her

08:55 – First interview back: What she learned

10:15 – Be honest—without overexplaining

12:00 – Final pep talk: You got this 💪

💬 Ever stressed about a resume gap? Drop a comment—we’re in this together.

#WorkingParents #CareerGaps #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing #ConfidenceAtWork #CareerAdvice #MomLife__→ 💸 Get a (free) weekly dose of motivational advice + communication tips from me: www.hyperhelpful.com→ 💸 Snag my Salary Negotiation Guide for FREE: https://advicewitherin.com/salary→👩🏼‍💻 The Career Workshop Intensive (a career course taught by me!) First 15 PEOPLE get 15% OFF with code "CAREER15": https://bit.ly/3TvZhHm (learn more at this link)

Are you insecure? Do you struggle with analysis paralysis, overthinking, or constant paranoia that people are judging you and talking behind your back? Well, you're in luck! Today, I teach you 3 psychology-backed mindset hacks to reframe your thinking and free yourself from others' opinions. In this episode, we dive into:✅ Why you actually should care what some people think (just not everyone)✅ How to use the “3% Rule” to stop spiraling over haters✅ A science-backed reason people like you more than you think✅ The exact mindset shift that’ll help you stop overthinking and start living👀 Tune in if you’re tired of shrinking yourself to make other people comfortable—and you’re ready to reclaim your confidence.🎙️ Want to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing?👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ! Find your ideal career based on your personality & lifestyle: advicewitherin.com/quiz

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🔔 Subscribe for more relatable career advice!⸻Key Moments:00:00 - Let’s talk about overthinking and judgment 👀00:49 - Why “just stop caring” is terrible advice01:58 - The real trick: Pick your people02:38 - The 3% Rule04:08 - Why you shouldn’t take advice from people you wouldn’t swap lives with05:44 - The loudest boos come from the cheapest seats06:59 - The Liking Gap: Explained08:59 - FDR’s iconic advice10:00 - Final pep talk: Live with integrity, not for approval ❤️