The Job Doctor - Tessa White Tessa White

Zac recently suffered a serious injury and is now reentering the workforce with a disability. He wants to know what to expect when applying and interviewing for jobs.Are some industries more likely to hire people with disabilities?At which point during the application process should you disclose that you need accommodations?What is the best way to navigate depression and/or anxiety in the workplace?In this episode, Tessa covers a variety of topics including Utilizing available programs s...

Anne recently lost a promotion to an outside applicant. She has the experience that should have made the decision an easy yes for her employers and wants to know why she was overlooked. How do you uncover why you weren’t promoted and what you need to change to be promoted in the future? Tessa shares her model for having difficult conversations. You can find The GAP Model for Conflict Resolution in Tessa’s book, The Unspoken Truths for Career Success. These key statements can ...

Dorothy Mashburn hosts Tessa on her podcast, Pay Negotiations Made Simple.They discuss a variety of topics related to promotion and pay negotiation.Making the jump from mid-level positions to a director or VP role.Navigating conflict in a way that benefits your career.Encouraging your manager to see you as ready for a promotion.Knowing when to leave a company and when to have difficult conversations to improve your situation.Using a job offer as leverage.Navigating the current job market.Get ...

Carrie is a practicing CPA who just received a doctorate in business administration. Despite her new job in operations, she keeps being asked to fill in as a CPA and wants to know how to segue into her new role.How do you define an undefined role and make yourself indispensable to your company? In this episode, Tessa explains how to create a strategic role that aligns with the needs of your company.Creating a Strategic Role:Define the problems that need to be solved. Ask decision makers ...

Tessa shares notes with fellow career coach Allison Peck of "Alli from Corporate." Alli specializes in helping people transition to the corporate world and stand out from other applicants. Tessa and Alli discuss a variety of topics: What is the job market like today? How do you stand out in a sea of applicants? Can you use AI when applying for jobs? What is the best way to make professional connections that lead to opportunities? Should hobbies and interes...

Mistee works in healthcare and her department is being restructured. She needs to decide whether to take severance or stay on and accept a lesser role. Tessa covers a variety of topics related to Mistee’s situation.Relevance of the Older Worker’s Benefit Protection ActNegotiation potential within a highly structured field such as healthcareGood leverage vs Bad LeveragePotential benefits accepting a lesser role and staying at the company, especially for older workers - Some benefits may includ...