The Career Confidante

The current talent shortage is creating opportunities for many professionals to increase their salaries. But salary negotiations start before you receive that first interview! Your first impression to the hiring team sets the tone for how they perceive your value. In this episode of Career Confidante radio, host Marie Zimenoff welcomes career expert Melanie L. Denny. They discuss the must-haves in a resume and LinkedIn profile to set the stage for maximum compensation during a salary negotiation. If you want to increase your offers (and get more calls for interviews), listen in!

The peril of women in the workplace has come center-stage in the last few years. From closing the pay gap to cracking the glass ceiling, women are taking charge and figuring out how to achieve their career goals. In this episode of The Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff welcomes author of the bestselling career bible, Why Good Girls Don’t Get Ahead but Gutsy Girls Do. Kate will offer actionable takeaways – some that are counterintuitive – for building confidence, managing meetings, dealing with mansplaining and interruptions, creating game-changing ideas, negotiating salary, and overcoming the surprising reason women may not be getting promoted. Listen in for tips on setting your own rules for the modern workplace!

Recent data show that almost half of jobs are subject to automation in some form. Can you insulate yourself from potential upheaval in the job market resulting from the change that may be coming, or has already come, to your industry? In light of these changes, what steps might you take to prepare yourself for your next career move? In this episode of The Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff offers advice on thinking creatively about presenting yourself to prospective employers, with the goal that you differentiate yourself from the competition. She will describe the Blue Ocean strategy and 12 basic identities, or brand archetypes, to stimulate your thinking about how you can add unique value to an employer. If you are struggling with how to stand out in a competitive field, tune in to learn more about how you can assess your value in the marketplace.

In the wake of massive corporate layoffs and rising burnout rates, standing strong and navigating through these challenges is critical for both job seekers and employers. In this episode of The Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff is joined by leadership and executive coach Jessica Hill Holm.

Listen in to discover key warning signs of corporate burnout and how to recognize them before they escalate. Jessica sheds light on strategies companies and leaders can employ to effectively address and reduce burnout within their teams. How does one strike a balance between demanding corporate roles and personal well-being? Get insights into work-life integration and mitigating burnout in high-stress job situations.

In an era where layoffs can be just around the corner, preparation is vital. Learn actionable steps both employers and employees can take to brace themselves for potential layoffs. Understand the importance of upskilling and adapting to an ever-evolving job market. Finally, Jessica underscores the need for transparent, compassionate communication when it comes to the delicate matter of layoffs. Don't miss this episode to equip yourself with strategies and knowledge to face these challenges head-on.

The economy is uncertain and job openings have slowed, leaving more people feeling stuck in their job right now. Although you may not be able to make a career move, you can take control over your career direction. In this episode of Career Confidante Radio, host Marie Zimenoff welcomes Kayvan Kian – entrepreneur, teacher, and management consultant at McKinsey & Company in Amsterdam. Together they explore strategies for hitting the pause button on overwhelm, hidden sources of stress, how to control the meaning of daily tasks, and how to improve things we don’t particularly enjoy. Kayvan will share tools for dealing with negative feedback after a job interview that did not go well, finding meaningful work, and a more nuanced approach to using our strengths. If you are ready for practical tips to make it a great year, listen in!

On average, we are changing jobs every 3–5 years and changing careers up to 7 times in our lifetime. Reinventing our career is challenging and can leave us feeling lost, not sure of our professional identity. Building a personal brand can help ease the pain of reinvention by reminding you of your authentic self. The process of personal branding helps you identify those core pieces of yourself that you want to express and use in the world, and how to frame them in a way that is relevant to your audience. In this episode of The Career Confidante, Susan Chritton, master personal brand strategist, will join host Marie Zimenoff to discuss how you can reinvent your career. If you are looking to make a career transition and keep your sanity at the same time, listen in!

The number of applications is up for nearly every job opening. Ageism persists despite an aging workforce. Listen in as we outline how these trends impact your job search and what you can do to succeed in today's job market.

Is one version of a resume enough for your job search? What can you do online to attract employers? In today’s technology-heavy environment, how do you tailor a resume and communicate your personal brand in a variety of situations while still aligning with your online brand and one LinkedIn profile? In this episode of The Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff will summarize insights from top presentations at an industry conference. She covers the latest in resumes, LinkedIn profiles, networking, and branding for today’s job market, including the gig economy as more people work as independent contractors and entrepreneurs. Listen in for tips to keep your personal presentation fresh.

Hiring managers receive hundreds of resumes for each open position today. How do you make your resume stand out? In this episode of Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff interviews guest Amelia Brooke on the power of storytelling in resumes (or CVs where Amelia's located in the UK) and LinkedIn profiles. Amelia shares her journey from working in manufacturing to becoming a recruiter and now a career coach and writer. Marie and Amelia discuss the importance of storytelling in resumes and how it can differentiate you from your peers in today's competitive job market. They also delve into the art of prioritizing stories to make sure your message resonates instantly with the recruiter and hiring manager. Listen in to uncover the secrets to using storytelling to transform your career documents and stand out from the crowd, even if you're making a career transition.