So, someone agreed to talk to you for 30 minutes for an informational chat. Congrats!!

Now it's time to prepare for this call so that you can a) build an authentic relationship with this person, and b) inspire them to become an advocate for YOU.

An advocate will be more likely to think of ways to help you along your search.

Like our old friend Ben Franklin said, "if you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail" - so let's not allow this amazing opportunity to slip through your fingers!

I share how to do this within 30 minutes or less. Over time, you'll need less and less time to prepare for info chats because you'll become a pro.

On this episode, I teach you:

• Why "winging" the call is a very risky move
• How to conduct research on your "Booster" and their current company so you don't sound clueless
• How to introduce yourself and frame the purpose of the call to maximize your time

Next week, I'll cover how to actually run the actual informational chat with confidence and ease.

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Are you frustrated with your job search process?

Have you been applying to countless jobs online, with little results?

I would like to introduce you to your job search BFF: the informational chat.

It is statistically MORE likely that you will get your next (best) job offer through an informational chat versus an online application.

Conducting info chats is a NON-NEGOTIABLE job search activity, especially if you enroll in my 1:1 career coaching program.

On this episode, I teach you:

• The different reasons WHY you should do an informational chat
• The type of people you should (and should NOT) target for your info chats
• How to think about low response rates from info chat requests
• How to set up your info chat when someone says YES!

Next week, I'll cover HOW to prepare for your info chat after someone agrees to meet with you! Preparation is KEY.

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So, you went through all that trouble to get your new offer and your first day on the job is coming up. How do you start a new job on the right foot?

On today's episode, Al Dea (Founder of Betterwork Labs), shares a few best practices for new employees who are starting a brand new job.

We discuss the following:

• Why "hitting the ground running" isn't always the best idea when starting a new job
• Why being in listening mode can help you build trust with your new colleagues
• Why you should identify the "weak ties" that will still impact your day to day work
• How to have a powerful 1:1 conversation with your new manager so that you can avoid working style issues down the road

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On this special guest episode, hear directly from one of Priscilla's private career coaching clients, Caroline. Caroline shares how Priscilla's 6-month coaching program helped her do the following:

• Get clear on what she was looking for her in her next career move (her top 3 career non-negotiables)
• Overcome her disdain for networking and how it actually ended up becoming a fun process that led to her offer
• Manage long waits, redirections, and the temptation to "settle"

In the end, Caroline accepted an offer from a leading tech company with a 30% increase in pay. Not only that, but she successfully negotiated and broke into her desired new industry. We LOVE to see it!

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Have you ever uttered the following words?

• "I don't have time for my job search"
• "I just need my life to settle down a little bit and then I'll get serious about my job search"
• "At the end of a long day at work, the LAST thing I feel like doing is working on my job search"

Sound familiar? I bet it does.

You aren't alone if you're struggling with finding time to make progress on your career change process.

The problem is that we often assume it's going to take SO MUCH EFFORT, and we are going to have to do 100 things to get to our ideal result.

The good news? It's just not true.

In this podcast, I share an easy strategy based on the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule). The Pareto Principle says 80% of the results in your life comes from 20% of your efforts.

On this episode, I break down EXACTLY how to use this principle to trick your mind and take small steps that will lead to your next career move.

So, if you've ever avoided your job search for weeks and thought, "why do I do this to myself…?"

This is the podcast for you.

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Don't go applying to jobs willy-nilly online - that will just lead to a chaotic and frustrating job search process. Instead, take a deep breath and listen to this episode.

On this season finale episode, Priscilla shares the last piece of the puzzle during your career exploration journey: choosing the right target roles for your job search.

When you're on the job marketplace, you need to know what you're looking to "buy" - the type of role that fits your interests, strengths, and skills - and also fits your qualifications and years of experience.

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Want help strategizing your next career move? I got you! Let's chat for free.

One of the biggest mistakes that people make during their job search is NOT leveraging technology during their career exploration and job search through LinkedIn. LinkedIn lands thousands of people jobs on a daily basis, so why would you lose out on money and potential new opportunities by not using it?

On this episode, Priscilla explains 1) why you absolutely must use LinkedIn during your job search, 2) the basic steps you should take to complete your profile and begin building your network BEFORE you need it, and 3) how to begin to explore using your alumni network.

Want help strategizing your next career move? I got you! Let's chat for free.

When you start to do more targeted career exploration, it's time to introduce the CAREER TRIAD: Industry, Function & Geography.

The Career Triad is an invaluable tool that will help you get clear on the type of industry, function & geography that is important to you in your next career move.

The best part? The Career Triad helps you figure out the type of career transition you want to make, based on the effort you want to invest and how long of a timeline runway that is available to you.

Want help strategizing your next career move? I got you! Let's chat for free.

Have you ever faced a big fork-in-the road life decision? Or thought about getting a Ph.D.?

On today's episode, you'll hear from Professor Sekou Bermiss, Ph.D. and hear about his own early career story when he decided to go all in on academia.

Sekou is a down-to-earth, Brooklyn-born human capital expert who now works as an associate professor of strategy & entrepreneurship at UNC Kenan-Flagler. But he didn't always know he'd become a professor one day!

Topics:

• Why he never used his engineering degree in the engineering field
• How he decided to forego a path in corporate consulting, and pursue academia
• What it's really like to live "always broke, but not poor" during the Ph.D. experience
• Why he loves being a professor and has no regrets!

Sekou received his PhD and MS management and organizations from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and his BS in chemical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Welcome back to the Career Exploration Series that began on Episode 46, 49 and 52! On this episode, Priscilla dives into 2 critical topics: 1) Building your career portfolio, and 2) Protoyping - AKA running career experiments before committing to a path.

Your career portfolio takes stock of your strengths, transferable skills and "Greatest Hits". Prototypes are small experiments that allow you to collect valuable data to help you figure out your next career move. Both help you communicate your value and identify best-match opportunities.