102 episodes
Shine at Work® Karen D. Weeks and Dan Carr
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- Business
Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role.
Karen D. Weeks is the Founder and CEO of Shine at Work®. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as Global Chief People Officer at Obviously, a VML/WPP company.
Dan Carr is a Shine at Work® Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent.
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100 | What We Wish We Knew Earlier In Our Careers
The Shine at Work Podcast has hit 100 episodes!! As a part of our 100th episode special, we are sharing all the things we wish we had known earlier in our careers. Whether there is something you’re struggling with in your career, or you just need a pick-me-up this week, there is some inspiration in this episode for everyone. Plus, we are joined throughout the episode by some of our previous guests and their own words of wisdom that you can implement in your career today! Thank you so much for...
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99 | Land a New Job Before the New Year: 5 Steps to Kick Off Your Job Search
If you’re about to start looking for a new job, this episode is for you! Karen and Dan are sharing their five steps for starting your job search so you feel clear, ready, and even excited to get started looking for your next big role. We’re confident that if you follow these steps and take decisive action, you could land a new job by the new year - keep us posted over on IG! Some key takeaways from this episode include:Identify the companies you want to target and why. If you can point t...
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98 | How to Level Up Your Skills While Looking for a New Job
Your ability to learn new skills quickly is a great asset to employers, but what if you took it a step further and pursued learning the skills you need on your own before you apply for the job? That’s called upskilling, and it’s an amazing way to build your skillset, confidence, and industry knowledge to secure your next big role. In this episode, we’re sharing our experience with upskilling in our careers, and the spectrum of learning opportunities from webinars to certifications to online c...
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97 | When to Consider a Contractor Position in Your Job Search
If you’re struggling to find a full-time role, or you’re not yet sure what you want to commit to full-time position, a contract role might be a great fit for you. In this episode, we’re sharing some of the benefits of taking on a contractor position, how to negotiate as a contractor, and key things to know about contract roles from an HR perspective.Some key takeaways from this episode include:Taking a contractor role can have a few benefits. You can expose yourself to different types of comp...
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96 | How to Balance Job Hunting With Working a Full-Time Job
If you’re currently in a full time role while you’re job searching, you’re in a great position! However, it can still be tough to find time to research, apply, and interview for a new job while balancing your full-time job. In this episode, we’re sharing the routines you can adopt to make time for job hunting without burning yourself out or alerting your current company to your search.Links mentioned:Listen to Episode 91: Navigating LayoffsSome key takeaways from this episode include:If you h...
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95 | How to Identify What You Want Next In Your Career
If you’re several years into your career, you might be feeling an itch to make a huge change - but where might that desire be coming from? In this episode, we’re posing some questions to you about what you feel you’re lacking in your career, what some new opportunities might look like, and what’s truly important to you in your career at this time in your life. And of course, we’ve got the actionable steps for you to take towards this change. Some key takeaways from this episode include:T...