How to Turn Lemons into Lemonade: What Layoffs Can Teach You About Your Career

https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/episodes/Season-2-Episode-143-Make-Lemonade-Out-of-Lemons--Layoffs-Are-Not-All-Bad-e1u1roe Being laid off is never an easy experience. It can be difficult to stay positive, especially when you’re struggling to find a new job or facing unexpected financial hardship. But don’t forget that there is a way to turn these lemons into lemonade; layoffs can give you valuable insights into your career and help … Continue reading How to Turn Lemons into Lemonade: What Layoffs Can Teach You About Your Career

Our Reaction to Dr. Phil Show’s Position on Quiet Quitting

https://youtu.be/-OHmG75yKLw There's been a lot of talk about quiet quitting and employers reaction and misunderstanding of the term has been nothing short of a complete disaster. We are reacting to the clips from "The Dr. Phil Show" talking about both positions on quiet quitting from CEOs, employment attorneys and representatives from the anti-work movement. Joining … Continue reading Our Reaction to Dr. Phil Show’s Position on Quiet Quitting

New to the Job – Stand Out Positively in 3 Ways

https://youtu.be/DOigRxoJUsE You're new to the job, and you want to make a good impression. It's important to make a positive impression in your new position. Here are three (3) actions to take to stand out positively. First, be sure to show up on time and prepared for your shifts. This means having all the necessary … Continue reading New to the Job – Stand Out Positively in 3 Ways

Start Looking for Another Job If….

https://youtu.be/1vr7ePR_ivg If these situations start happening at your job...then it's time to look for another career opportunity Situations like... 1. Teaching other people (new or old) in your department your primary and secondary duties of the job 2. Your workload has decreased significantly 3. The timeline for established assignments has decreased 4. Request for documented … Continue reading Start Looking for Another Job If….

3 Interview Preparation Activities to Implement Before Your Next Interview

https://youtu.be/9NmZcAiAVMc Landing your next job interview can be daunting, but with a plan in place, you can increase your chances of acing it. Here are four tips to help you prepare. Firstly, do your research and find out as much as you can about the company. Secondly, find the location of the interview, if it … Continue reading 3 Interview Preparation Activities to Implement Before Your Next Interview

How to Get a Job While You Still Have One – 3 Strategies To Use Discreetly

So, you're thinking about quitting your job. I get it – it's hard to be passionate about your work when you spend most of your day feeling drained and uninspired. But before you make any rash decisions, there are a few things you should consider. Quitting your job without having another one lined up can … Continue reading How to Get a Job While You Still Have One – 3 Strategies To Use Discreetly

Best Career Change Action Steps #5

https://youtu.be/rO7-5NfVzWc Making a career change is no small task. It can be difficult to know where to start, or even where to turn for advice. But don't worry, we're here to help! In this series, we'll outline the best steps you can take to make a successful career change action steps. Today we're discussing Step … Continue reading Best Career Change Action Steps #5

The Love-Hate Relationship with Job Interviews

https://youtu.be/QhVlIiUjcdk We've all had that nervous feeling right before your next job interview. It's nerve racking to say the least. If you're new to the job search and career space, I completely understand your anxiety around interviews. Half the battle is the level of preparation that takes place before the interview takes place. The other … Continue reading The Love-Hate Relationship with Job Interviews

StoryTime Career Series – Episode 2: Toxic Work Environment

https://youtu.be/9_Ky2gIjoj0 This is second of the StoryTime Series on my podcast and YouTube channel sharing stories of all of our experiences in the world of careers, jobs, contract work, independent consulting and business interactions. In the second episode, I share one of my experiences while working in a toxic environment. The names, dates and other … Continue reading StoryTime Career Series – Episode 2: Toxic Work Environment

StoryTime Career Series – Episode 1: Communication & Professionalism

https://youtu.be/Y3FbMVuMSUk https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sWmSDzKC15tOOtN25fjsI?si=23c6ab95cf3a4af1 This is first of the StoryTime Series on my podcast sharing stories of all of our experiences in the world of careers, jobs, contract work, independent consulting and business interactions. In this first story time, I share one of my experiences while working for an employer. The names, dates and other information were … Continue reading StoryTime Career Series – Episode 1: Communication & Professionalism