Life Kit: Get That Job!

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Life Kit: Get That Job!

It’s time to make a change in your work life. But does that mean a new role, a new mentor, or something else entirely? We’ve curated the best Life Kit advice from our archives to help you figure out what your next step is and the best way to navigate the changes ahead. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.

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  1. Get That Job!

    18 SEPT

    Get That Job!

    So it’s time to make a change in your work life. But does that mean a new role, a new mentor, or something else entirely? These episodes from Life Kit can help you figure out what your next step is and the best way to navigate the changes ahead. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.

    23 sec
  2. Unhappy at work? How to plan your next move

    23 JUL • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    Unhappy at work? How to plan your next move

    To find a job you actually enjoy, figure out what's making you unhappy and move forward from there, says Tessa West, author of the new book Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You. West offers practical exercises to help assess your strongest skill sets, your stressors and what you need next from your career.

    18 min
  3. Freshen up your resume

    8 JAN • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    Freshen up your resume

    Do's, don'ts and current best practices for resume-writing from career coach Cynthia Pong.

    20 min
  4. How to ace a job interview

    04/04/2023 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    How to ace a job interview

    How should you prepare in advance for a job interview? We discuss what questions to prep for, how to choose an outfit you feel your best in, and what to do if you get nervous. Plus, we walk through a mock interview to model how to answer common questions.

    20 min
  5. How to be a mentor

    09/03/2023 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    How to be a mentor

    In this episode, we talk about who can be a mentor, how to structure the relationship, and how to have tricky conversations with your mentees. Also, how to make sure it's not a one-sided relationship.

    21 min
  6. Tips for a job hunt

    19/01/2023 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    Tips for a job hunt

    How helpful are personal connections? When should you send a thank you email? Cynthia Pong, founder and CEO of the career coaching firm Embrace Change, answers questions about how to find a job now.

    17 min
  7. Personal branding 101

    09/01/2023 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    Personal branding 101

    Life Kit's Andee Tagle talks to networking coach Lynda Peralta about how to present her personal life and her professional life on Instagram. See how her experiment went, then try it out for yourself.

    19 min
  8. How to make networking less awkward

    04/10/2022 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    How to make networking less awkward

    Networking expert Robbie Samuels explains why adapting the attitude of a croissant is more likely to create meaningful job connections — and shares ways to make networking feel more natural.

    19 min
  9. What “likability” means in the workplace

    22/06/2021 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    What “likability” means in the workplace

    "Likeability" is a loaded word. And try as we might, none of us has full control over who likes us. Journalist and podcaster Alicia Menendez, author of The Likeability Trap, says who we like is shaped by who we are — and often, likeability is a way of shielding biases in the workplace.

    20 min
  10. 6 Tips For Making A Career Change, From Someone Who Has Done It

    06/10/2020 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    6 Tips For Making A Career Change, From Someone Who Has Done It

    Making a career switch can be daunting — but it's doable. Audio producer Keisha "TK" Dutes breaks down how she made her own switch, and how you can too.

    21 min
  11. How to find a mentor

    03/09/2020 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    How to find a mentor

    A strong mentor can change your career and help you outside of work. In this episode, we'll give you tips on finding the right mentor to help you achieve your goals.

    21 min

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It’s time to make a change in your work life. But does that mean a new role, a new mentor, or something else entirely? We’ve curated the best Life Kit advice from our archives to help you figure out what your next step is and the best way to navigate the changes ahead. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.

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