Ep. 82: Elevate Your Job Search: Keki Mwaba on Self-Knowledge, Inclusion & Asking Hard Questions

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BsquaredC Podcast: Amplifying Inspirational Corporate Career Journeys of Black Women

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Welcome to BsquaredC, a podcast amplifying the unique journeys of Black women in the corporate world across various industries globally.The odds of thriving in the corporate world are stacked against Black women more than others! Tune into BsquaredC monthly, for authentic stories from our inspiring guests about how they are navigating their careers offering insights, strategies and invaluable career advice. Whether you’re a recent grad, seasoned professional, or simply curious about the career experiences of Black women, "BsquaredC" is the podcast for you! https://www.bsquaredc.com/

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Ep. 82: Elevate Your Job Search: Keki Mwaba on Self-Knowledge, Inclusion & Asking Hard Questions

BsquaredC Podcast: Amplifying Inspirational Corporate Career Journeys of Black Women

1 hour 1 minute 31 seconds

1 day ago

Ep. 82: Elevate Your Job Search: Keki Mwaba on Self-Knowledge, Inclusion & Asking Hard Questions

This month we welcome Keki Mwaba, a highly respected career coach and former tech recruiter from companies like Uber and Disney, for a special reflection episode on navigating career pivots and finding community abroad. This powerful conversation dives into key lessons from past guest interviews, providing expert advice on how to intentionally audit your life, choose a workplace committed to true diversity, and approach the job hunt with confidence and self-knowledge .

🌍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Keki Mwaba's career path: from studying work and organizational psychology to becoming a tech recruiter at major companies and finally pivoting to full-time career coaching
Expert strategies for job seekers to genuinely assess a company's commitment to Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) beyond its website
Actionable tips for career pivoting, including how to leverage transferable skills

🔑 3 Key Takeaways:

Audit for Real Inclusion: Beyond the company website, request follow-up conversations with team members during the interview process to gauge true company culture.
Know Your "Why" to Drive Your Career: Career progression should be tied to self-knowledge to help you uncover your core motivations, values, and desired work environment.
Harness Your Wins: Regularly track a "win sheet" of all your professional achievements, no matter how small to build confidence, provide a strong foundation for performance reviews, and combat self-doubt on hard days .

👂 Tune In If You’re…

An international professional looking for advice on finding a community, navigating work in Europe .
Thinking about a career pivot and need practical advice on identifying transferable skills
Seeking insights on how to approach the interview process with confidence, including advice on disclosing neurodivergence and asking for interview adjustments

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To all the black women in the corporate world out there, KEEP MAKING BOLD MOVES AND KEEP TAKING UP SPACE🎙️🎊