Job Talk Weekly

Should I Stay an Admin?

Like any job, being an Administrative Assistant has upsides and downsides. It can be long-term rewarding work that helps you keep a healthy work-life balance or just a temporary stop on your career journey. Do you know if Admin work is right for you?

We’ll ask four questions to assess if your job is serving you.

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How to Stay Positive While Job Hunting

Even in a strong labor market, looking for a job is hard work. It can be exhausting and demoralizing if your job search is not going as fast as you’d like. But do not settle! We have strategies for staying positive, assessing your approach, working with the right people, and taking care of yourself. And how a little Mrs. Maisel goes a long way.

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What to Do If Your New Job Is Not What You Expected

It’s only been a few months, but you can already tell: that new job is not what you expected. Can you fix it, or should you quit? Lauren Frankel, of Frankel Consulting Group, shares tips for what to do if your new job is not what you expected. Learn what to say to hiring managers or recruiters if you do start looking again after only a few months. Lauren also gives us questions to ask during the interview process to try and ensure you know as much as possible about the new job to prevent this from happening to you.

 

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Going Back to Grad School

There are a lot of factors to consider if you are thinking about going back to graduate school to enhance or pivot in your career. But where do you start? Suzanne Alcantara, Assistant Dean and Director of Career Development at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, talks about the different things to consider when thinking about this powerful investment. And yes, there is money for grad school!

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Your Image and Style at Work

People are heading back to the office. Are you ready? Do you have a wardrobe that really reflects who you are and how you want to be perceived? If not, how do you get it? Image consultant and personal stylist Ashley Schafer talks about the important role clothing can have on our confidence. Ashley also explains why it’s important to “respect the closet.”

Find tips from Ashley at
www.ashleyschafer.com

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What to Do When Your Job Search Isn’t Working

Is it taking too long to find a job? What is the average time to find a job, anyway? The answer varies depending upon industry, your skill set, and your approach. Are you networking to access the hidden job market? Are you stretching too high or shooting too low? Today we look at the different scenarios to see where your job search might be broken and how to fix it.

Join our LIVE Online Resume Workshop on Saturday, March 19 (or check our site for future dates) to make sure you’re making the most of your job search. Info at:

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Dealing with a Crazy Boss: Bentleys, Guns, and Skirts in Beverly Hills

While we might be able to laugh about it years later, being in a bad boss situation is no joke. Today, we talk about how and when to leave a bad boss, the potential downsides of working for extremely small offices, and how you can look out for red flags.

After surviving her boss, Tamara ZumMallen now has a thriving acupuncture practice in Beverly Hills. Information at laacupuncture.net

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Pay Transparency Laws

New York city will require companies to post pay ranges for job openings starting in May of 2022. California is one of 21 states that have already passed a salary history ban so hiring companies can’t ask candidates what they make. Today, we talk about pay transparency laws and salary history bans and their impact on the job market. Both legislative strategies are part of the movement for a more equitable pay system, helping all workers but especially women and people of color.

Search for laws in your area at sites such as

https://www.hrdive.com/news/salary-history-ban-states-list/516662/

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Life Beyond Goldman Sachs: A Conversation with Nathan Risser

Nathan Risser left Goldman Sachs and wrote about his career journey for New York Magazine, taking us from his excitement to join the firm to his decision to quit without a new job lined up. With Wall Street work culture garnering so much attention this year—the junior analysts’ PowerPoint presentation, the Saturday rule encouraging people to take Saturdays off, Peloton bikes, historic bonuses—we wanted to hear what motivates some people to take jobs in finance that they know will be incredibly demanding. Nathan shares with us how his personal story unfolded. Backstory articles below.

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How to Build a Personal Brand Authentically

Are you confident that your social media presence aligns with the image you want to project? Your digital presence can be critically important if you are looking for a new job. Executive Coach and Digital Branding Consultant Caroline Leach shares with us tips on building your personal brand, including how to balance your personal and professional digital life, the importance of focus, and what to do about that regrettable post you made five years ago.

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