Career Contessa | Job Search + Career Advice

I feel like I’m the only person who didn’t go to the movie theater this weekend. TBH I haven’t been to a theater in a decade but Barbie might break that streak for me.

I’m your next job interview… Focus less on what you’re doing for the day-to-day job ( you will learn it and figure it out) and focus more on the team and your manager. WHO you work with has a bigger impact on your experience than WHAT you work on at a company.

Unpopular career advice: Don’t follow your passion. Follow the things that give you energy. Even better, follow the things that give you energy and you’re good at/have success with.

Who’s got some good work travel coming up?! Where are you going?!

Networking Tip: The goal isn’t to be the smartest person in the room. The goal is to be the most helpful person in the room. Ask questions. Listen. Offer to help. Having a service-oriented mindset will get you further.

@rainesford_stauffer taught me that “ambition” and the traditional ways we strive are very individualistic and lonely…and definitely don’t create fulfillment. People, this episode has made me rethink it all including a recent feeling I’ve had which is that I’m “losing” my ambition. If you’re feeling that way, I recommend listening: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-contessa/id1434354911?i=1000621482829

Relationships > Job Applications. Today's competitive job market means relying on just online job applications isn't going to cut it. Spend time today investing in your relationships. Relationships lead to referrals, introductions, and opportunities.

Where's the lie?! Reminder to plan for your PTO this summer right now! . credit via @gadzucks

People don't quit jobs. They quit: ❌ bad managers ❌ toxic colleagues ❌ lack of support ❌ lack of growth ❌ lack of job security ❌ poor compensation ❌ poor culture What else would you add to the list?

If your report card said “talks too much,” what career are you in now?!

I got a note from a client today that sadly isn't unique. You can do everything "right" and still not get the job. Here's a quick recap of what she's done: 📝3 Internal referrals from the President of the company and 2 VP's at sister companies 📞Recruiter screening call 💻Hiring manager zoom 💻Zoom call with two colleagues on the position's team 🗓️ Work project (7 slides of a Q1 marketing campaign) 💻HR Zoom call (where I was told a lot about the office and onboarding) 👎Rejection from recruiter…

Reminder that networking is like a bank. You need to make more deposits then withdrawals or the math ain't mathin. This is your reminder to make a "deposit" with your network today. Here are some ideas: 👊 Liking + commenting on someone's post 📲 Sending a DM or email 🤝 Making an introduction or offering to help 💬 Sharing and tagging someone's work 🗣️Brag about someone when they're not in the room or on the email What other ideas can you share?!