Today, we conclude our series on asking for a raise with some real-life stories. You'll hear all about how this conversation can go extremely well, and also tremendously terrible, and the outcome you get depends entirely on how you handle it. We hope that you take this information, all the euphoric and graphic details, and use it to benefit your own career. Enjoy! The Career Consigliere Visit website for more information about services and to get in touch! THE CAREER CONSIGL...

We continue our series on asking for a raise with part 2: Having the meeting with your manager. This is the big showdown, the moment you've waited for - it all comes down to this. The outcome of this conversation will determine not only whether your paycheck goes up, but will tell you A LOT about where you stand in the organization, in more ways than you might realize. Today's episode will cover how you should approach this meeting: how you should prepare, what you sh...

It's one of the most highly confrontational, uncomfortable, and feared conversations we'll ever have: Asking for a raise. And the outcome you get has just as much to do with how you approach the subject, as it does with your performance on the job itself. This will be the first of a three-part series on asking for a raise, and today's episode will focus on the background information you'll need to set yourself up for success in this situation. The information covered today ...

Every organization has that person that's been around for 40 years. They're an expert, they know everyone, and they're usually pretty well-respected. But is this a good thing? Could you be missing out by not playing the job market and testing the waters somewhere else? Today's episode covers all sides of what happens when a person has an "extended stay" with one organization: the good, the bad, and the thought-provoking. Take it all in and use today's content t...

Organizations are filled with people, and people aren't perfect. At some point, everyone misses a meeting, sends the report late, or forgets to copy someone on an email - all to be expected. But work in the corporate world long enough and eventually you'll witness some less-than-stellar and, at times, shocking behavior. Today's episode focuses on exactly this: you'll hear some wild stories of office behavior gone off the rails. And, you'll also learn how you can respo...

The money we earn from our time at the office is what allows us to enjoy life. But if we're not strategic with what we bring home, things can go off the rails. And when that happens, we wind up in shackles, completely dependent on our employer for our livelihood, and that's a rough place to be. But, there's good news. If we're smart with our paychecks, we can break the cycle and increase our financial independence so that we work because we want to, not because we're desperate.&n...

Starting around the early 2000s, remote work grew steadily in popularity. Then, for obvious reasons, it went off the charts in 2020. Odds are it's not going anywhere, and that's good news for many in the corporate world. But, all blessings can become curses if they're not properly managed. Today, you'll learn a bunch of different ways to maintain a healthy relationship with remote work. You'll get some firsthand insight on setting up your physical workspace, how to st...

Today, the average person has more things competing for their time than ever before. And for those in the corporate world, work tends to be very high on that list. But if we're not careful about where work ends and personal time begins, we can wind up in a bad situation in no time at all. In this episode, you'll learn the importance of maintaining boundaries between work and personal life, and how to ward off anything that threatens your ability to do so. Enjoy! The Career ...

Virtual work, at least to some degree, has become very widespread in most corporate jobs. But just how common is it? Is it good? Is it bad?? Do companies smile or frown upon it??? In this episode, we'll dive into some data that tells the whole story. You'll learn some demographics of remote workers, and what they say are the main benefits of remote work. You'll also hear what people have to say about it from both the employee, and employer perspective...

Your meeting is finally over. But not so fast, you're not done yet! What comes next? How do you manage expectations and keep all your attendees on the same page? Today's episode ends our meeting series with the "Post mortem" phase. Sending a follow-up email is all that really happens here, but you'd be amazed how many people in the corporate world mismanage, or completely skip this small but critical step. Here, you'll find out how what to say, and how to say it...

You've done everything you possibly can to set up the meeting: invites are sent, content has been created, and the agenda is in order. Now what? It's time to deliver! Today our meeting series continues with a focus on the "Execution" phase, where you kick off, moderate, and close out the meeting. This is where it counts, and here's where you'll learn the best way to remain in control of your meeting to get the best possible outcome. Enjoy! The Career Consigliere...

Although there are a lot of useless meetings, let's face it: they're still a necessary part of our day. And when it comes time to collaborate, we need to do it as effectively and efficiently as possible. This episode kicks off a three-part series on effective meeting management. Today, we'll focus on the set-up phase, which deals with setting up meetings and managing the calendar. You'll learn how to master all the planning and scheduling involved so that you get the ...

Does looking at your work calendar remind you of playing Tetris back in the day? Just a bunch of colored blocks taking up all the real estate on the screen in front of you? It's great that you're popular at the office, but do you really need to be in all these meetings? In this episode, you'll learn about the real purpose of meetings, and how overusing them is bad for everybody, as well as for business. You'll also learn best practices for setting up meetings to make sure y...

The higher up the corporate ladder you go, you can expect to collaborate with your colleagues a whole lot more. And as a result? Your work calendar will fill up with meeting, after meeting, after meeting. But have you ever thought about what these meetings ACTUALLY cost a company? Some corporations have begun figuring this out, and the results will ASTONISH you! References: Shopify’s CFO explains how its new meeting cost calculator works, and how it will cut 474,000 events...

It's way more than just lunch during the interview: hiring a new employee presents an IMMENSE cost to a corporation, in ways that you've probably never considered. Join us for a breakdown of what these expenses are, and how much corporations tend to spend. After this, you'll have a much greater understanding of why the hiring process can be so complicated. References: What Is the Cost of Hiring New Employees? (indeed.com) The Career Consigliere Visit website for more infor...

You've only been in a job for 2 months, and already you're thinking about jumping ship. But why are you feeling this way? What's going on? In this episode, Jimmy walks you through some of the more common reasons why people might leave a job prematurely. He'll help you point out when it's the organization's fault, but also when the responsibility falls on the employee. Enjoy! The Career Consigliere Visit website for more information about services and to get in touch! ...

Corporate job hoppers get a bad rap, and in many cases, justifiably so. But a lot of the time, there's more going on here than most people realize. In this episode, Jimmy walks you through some of the most common circumstances behind job hopping, and the implications they can have for your career. Enjoy! The Career Consigliere Visit website for more information about services and to get in touch! THE CAREER CONSIGLIERE - Home (career-consigliere.net) Musical Credit: Music ...

Nothing is more critical than the first 90 days on the job. This small window of time sets the tone for the entire rest of your experience in that position, and with that organization. So what should we know about this ever-important period? Join Jimmy as he shares some wisdom and recommendations on what to do during your first 90 days. You'll learn some ins and outs of navigating a new job, a new company, and how to conduct yourself as the new kid in town. References: Pro...

That offer sounds damn good: you and the company agree on a nice fat salary, and immediately you start planning vacations, eyeing up new cars, and spending the loot before it's even in-hand. But then you get your first paycheck.....and suddenly things change. Today, Jimmy walks you through how to (realistically) manage your expectations for what your paycheck will actually look like, after the cost of taxes, benefits, and all the other factors that consume your hard-earned cash.&...

You've heard them thousands of times: those ultra-corporate references, metaphors, and turns of phrase that make you scrunch your face. Yet, despite sounding like nails on a chalkboard, most of us still use them anyway. Join Jimmy for a humorous half an hour of poking fun at some common examples of ultra lame corporate jargon. You'll learn what these sayings are, what they mean, and even some hidden wisdom some of them carry. Enjoy! References 58 awful corporate jarg...