The Career Builder's Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

The first chapter of The Career Builder's Podcast comes to a close as Lisa departs the show. Tune in for a reflection of 106 episodes of work and lessons learned, and an announcement from Mike about the future of TCBP.

A veteran career advisor, writer, podcaster and live show host, Mark Anthony Dyson dishes on how the modern job search has become a lifestyle.

Taking your time early on in a new role can open you up for a more efficient and productive overall start. Both Stacy and Mike are starting out in new jobs and seize the moment to share their findings of a slow start.

Topics Covered

• The definition of professionalism has changed and is important to be aware of because it can impact your reputation, ability to advance and ability to build trust
• Considerations in professionalism:
  • Physical appearance
  • Communication style: in-person, email, IM
  • Actions in the workplace: dependability
  • Social media: are you building trust?
  • Attitude/mentality/emotional intelligence: how you react/respond
  • Private life conversations: TMI or not enough? (i.e. Too much information?)
• Are you delivering on your work; are you earning the money you're being paid?
• Professionalism changes by company, find one that fits your style
• How do you gauge professionalism in the workplace?
• If you're not sure, ask!
• Our best practices and key dos & don'ts of professionalism
• And the great debate: emojis in emails, yes or no?

Topics Covered

• Stacy Pollack - Career development specialist
  • linkedin.com/in/stacypollack 
  • stacypollack.com 
  • twitter: stacyp91
  • Glassdoor blog:  https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/author/stacypollack/
• An informational interview is seeking out somebody in a job that might potentially interest you to learn more about the job
• Can have different benefits based on career stage - can help when you're coming out of school without experience to build credibility
• Treat like a sales cycle, build your funnel, keep track of conversations and responses
• Important to create filters for yourself to avoid analysis paralysis
• How to get over nerves of sending the first email
• Be conscious of how you're coming across, if you were on the receiving end how would you feel if you got this email
• Strategy for the conversation
• Gauge the conversation to make a career ask
• Additional benefits outside of the job search - good long term career strategy
• Dorie Clark - Entrepreneurial You - https://dorieclark.com/
• Don't be afraid to take advantage of opportunities to speak to those who are further in their career
• "You don't get what you don't ask for"
• How taking a risk in her career paid off
• Career Advice:
  • Take career one step at a time and be adaptable
  • Don't rely on your education, keep expectations low and prove yourself
  • Seek discomfort
• "Building your career takes time and is a journey not a destination"

Topics Covered

• Stephen Covey - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Habit #2 - start with the end in mind - https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits.html
• What would people say about you at your funeral
• When you're 80 years old what would allow you to look back and say I had an amazing career
• Life is like writing a book - what do you want that book to be about?
• Take steps forward, like writers block
• There are benefits to taking jobs to move forward, and value in making a more conscious choice
• Using a decision matrix to make career decisions
• Passion is something you cultivate, requires discovery
• How to create your own decision matrix
• 3 ways to think about things: logic, intuition, emotion - https://www.ipeccoaching.com/
• Intuition and emotion are the inner guides
• "Should" is an alarm bell, bring awareness to using this; "Want to" is more powerful
• Values and motivation are highly linked
• Book: The Secret to Selling Anything - Harry Browne - Our values are what make us happy, and our motivations are the things that we'll do to attain that happiness.
• Patterns from past decisions and decision influencers: "Who wants you to be a doctor?"
• How to pull the trigger on a great job offer "What's holding you back?"
• We underestimate ourselves, refuse to step into the powers we have
• Your path will change as you grow up, your values and motivations will change, important to have the framework to be able to make decisions regardless of the stage

Topics Covered

• Work is a big part of your week and if you're unhappy it can cut your weekend short
• Work is part of our identity, impacts mental health
• Motivation impacts performance at work
• Enthusiasm is contagious, negativity is also contagious
• You don't have to be unhappy
• Steps to career change - self discovery, understand your non-negotiables, understand your own story, Working through fear,
• You don't realize how bad it is until you get past it, the mountain is blocking your view
• Ask yourself: Am I making home an uncomfortable place?
• Understand your priorities and your values to keep balance
• It's really tough to make a change, but you're the only one that can do it
• If you don't change, you're choosing unhappiness
• Action is the cure
• Carve out a small amount of time per week for activities like resume building, networking, self-discovery
• Action creates momentum and increases your energy
• Tal Ben Shahar - Happiness is like a sore thumb - http://www.talbenshahar.com/
• Shift mindset from problem to solution: "how can I fix this?"
• Change your thoughts change your feelings
• Create some new stories to drive yourself forward
• Everyone has a unique gift - holding back from the world when you don't make a change
• Shannon Graham - "some people have gifts, and some people are gifts" - http://www.shannongraham.com/
• Most journeys are hard at the beginning, messy in the middle, easier at the 

Topics Covered

• Anybody can network
• Why networking is a better way to get a job
• Two ways to network: blatant/targeted and subtle
• Networking can be intimidating but it doesn't have to be
• Subtle networking works well even if you're not ready to change jobs
• Outward/targeted networking can be helpful when you're ready to move forward
• How to improve networking skills - authentic curiosity & knowing what you want
• How can I make networking a two way street? What do I have to offer?
• Keep the abundance mindset
• Use your network as rapport building in an interview
• Networking is not cheating
• Find common ground and grow relationships from there
• Using LinkedIn for networking
• Speaking at events as a form of networking
• Tactics and tips for connecting with people at events
• Most people are happy to help others with a connection
• How to follow up after meeting someone
• There's no right or wrong way to network, it's important to put yourself out there

Topics Covered

• What makes interviews and dates so similar:
  • Prep/confidence, Connection, Rejection
• Having confidence in what you have to offer
• Dealing with rejection - not taking it personally, I know that the right thing is still out there for me
• Central objective is building trust in both
• Distinction between desperation and enthusiasm
• Shifting the focus away from me to we - fill a need for the interviewer
• Best dates and interviews - when you're really present and curious, keeping it light/conversational
• Seth Godin's concept "Being a purple cow" - remembering remarkability - https://seths.blog/
• Checking for connection - you'll be working with this person every day
• How Amy Porterfield interviews https://www.amyporterfield.com/
• Feel at ease by detaching yourself from the outcome of the experience
• Rejection doesn't have to be crippling
• Dating and interviewing is multi-process - take one day at a time and one date at a time
• How you can get in the mindset of not putting too much pressure on yourself
• Dealing with performance anxiety
• Learn from your worst experiences
• YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT
• Understanding the buyer's journey in interviewing and dating, the natural cycle
• Shifting the mindset from nerves (fear) to excitement - Strategy from Mel Robbins at 4:13 in this video http://tiny.cc/p6ydfz
• You are uniquely valuable as a person - the right thing is going to come along

Topics Covered: 

• Kyle Elliott, MPA, CHES ,Career & Interview Coach
  • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kylecromerelliott
  • caffeinatedkyle.com 
  • Instagram: @caffeinatedkyle
  • Twitter: CaffeinatedKyle
• Taking the leap from a side hustle to a full time job
• The benefits of taking risks in life and career 
• How to break your career down into chunks and steps that will help you get to your end goal 
• Why tech is able to thrive during times of crisis
• Identifying your transferable skills and speak the language of organizations
• Using job postings to create your resume, LinkedIn, and elevator pitches 
• Identify and own your fabulousness, confidently communicate what makes you special 
• Using an accomplishment journal to help you maintain momentum and confidence 
• Resilience, dependability and adaptability as top skills needed for tech 

Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

Work with Stacy: https://www.stacypollack.com/