Your Career GPS Brad W. Minton

In this episode, Brad Minton interviews Brandon Bramley, the founder of the Salary Negotiator, about salary negotiations. Brandon shares his background in strategic negotiations and offers advice on how to approach salary negotiations. He emphasizes the importance of research, building leverage, and maintaining a professional and respectful tone during negotiations. Brandon also addresses common fears and misconceptions about negotiating and provides tips for handling resistance from employers. He shares success stories and encourages young professionals to not be afraid to negotiate for better compensation.

Key Takeaways
-Research is key in salary negotiations. Use multiple resources to gather data on salary ranges and compensation packages.
-Building leverage is important. Highlight differences in benefits and perks offered by other companies to show that you have done your due diligence.
-Approach negotiations in a professional and respectful manner. Treat it as an interview and maintain a friendly tone.
-Don't be afraid to negotiate. The worst that can happen is a 'no' response.
-Handling resistance is part of the negotiation process. Treat objections as opportunities to address concerns and find common ground.
-Negotiating salary can lead to higher career earnings over time. It is worth the effort to advocate for fair compensation.

Guest Info:
Brandon Bramley is the Founder of The Salary Negotiator. He has a background in strategic negotiations from working in many professional negotiation roles at many global companies, including Amazon and American Airlines, where he’s not only led multi-million-dollar business-to-business negotiations but has also recruited and hired many career professionals. He also has over 10 years of experience in negotiating salaries and currently runs The Salary Negotiator, which provides professional job offer negotiation coaching and courses to help individuals navigate the job offer negotiation process confidently and earn competitive compensation. He’s coached clients through hundreds of salary negotiations with companies ranging in size from small startups to some of the largest global corporations.

Guest Links:
Our Company: https://www.thesalarynegotiator.com/
Salary Negotiation Courses: https://www.thesalarynegotiator.com/courses
Salary Negotiation Templates & Scripts: https://www.thesalarynegotiator.com/salary-negotiation-templates
Free Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.thesalarynegotiator.com/total-compensation-calculator
Personal LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonbramley/
Business LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesalarynegotiator/

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In this episode, Brad Minton interviews Lissa Appiah, a certified career strategist and personal branding consultant, about introversion and its impact on careers. Lissa shares her definition of introversion as energy management and discusses how introverts can excel in the professional world by leveraging their unique strengths. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and owning one's value and offers strategies for introverts to stand out and increase their visibility.

Lissa also highlights the adaptability and leadership qualities of introverts and advises young professionals to understand the organizational structure and navigate the system to achieve success.

Key Takeaways
-Introversion is about energy management and social interaction can be draining for introverts.
-Introverts can excel in their careers by recognizing and owning their unique strengths.
-Strategies for introverts to increase visibility include making one-on-one connections, finding ways to stand out, and leveraging technology for practice and improvement.
-Introverts can be effective leaders through quiet leadership, listening, and adaptability.
-Understanding the organizational structure and navigating the system is crucial for career success.

Guest Info:
Lissa Appiah
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lissaappiah/
Website: weapply.ca

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In this episode, Brad Minton interviews Marianne Matarese about career course corrections. Marianne shares her journey into the career development field and emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, seeking support, and staying flexible in one's career path. She advises young professionals to find a mentor early on and to continuously work on their skills and education.

Marianne also highlights the significance of networking and community in career growth. She encourages individuals to ask thought-provoking questions and to be open to learning from others.

Key Takeaways


Career paths are rarely linear, and it's important to stay flexible and open to new opportunities.
Self-reflection and self-care are crucial in making career course corrections.
Seeking support from mentors, career coaches, and networking with others can provide valuable guidance and insights.
Continuous learning and skills development are essential for staying relevant and competitive in the job market.

Guest Info:

Marianne Matarese

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greenwithpurpose/

Website:

http://topmate.io/greenwpurpose



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In this episode, Brad Minton interviews Victoria Morneau, a certified career and resume strategist, about the importance of resumes in the job search process. They discuss the common frustrations job seekers face, such as getting ghosted after interviews, and the need for professionally written resumes and optimized LinkedIn profiles. Victoria emphasizes the importance of including a target title, a strong professional summary, and a core strength section in a resume. She also provides insights on using AI tools to tailor resumes to job ads and offers advice on navigating applicant tracking systems. The key takeaway is to embrace being a beginner and to focus on your potential when crafting your resume.

Key Takeaways
-A professionally written resume and an optimized LinkedIn profile are essential in today's competitive job market.
-Include a target title, a strong professional summary, and a core strength section in your resume.
-Use AI tools to tailor your resume to job ads and to refine your content, but be cautious and add your own personal touch.
-Applicant tracking systems are not the sole decision-makers in the hiring process; a well-crafted resume and cover letter can still make a difference.
-Embrace being a beginner and focus on your potential when crafting your resume.

Guest Info:
Victoria Morneau is a Certified Career & Resume Strategist through Career Professionals of Canada with over a decade of experience in career development. She spent most of her career working with students in post-secondary, until recently launching her own business. She believes in the power of a well-crafted resume as a personal marketing document and excels at uncovering her clients' unique value propositions to position them as invaluable assets to hiring managers. Trained by top talent mobility organizations, Victoria stays updated on the latest trends in resume writing and employment strategies, ensuring her clients receive the most effective services available.
Website: https://www.careerdevelopment101.ca/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-morneau/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerdevelopment101/

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After 3 years, countless important career development topics, and numerous incredible guests, Your Career GPS finally hits 100 episodes! In Episode 100 we take a look back at where it started, key lessons learned along with way and invite a surprise guest! The episode concludes with a look towards the future.


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In the final step before episode 100, Brad invites back one of his favorite guests Jasmine Escalera to talk about how crucial mindset plays in getting the salary you deserve! Key highlights from this episode include:


It has been a while since Jasmine was last featured on the podcast. What has been happening in her world recently and what new projects she's working on.


So in thinking about young adults, recent grads there is rarely a class taken early on about how to negotiate salary. Jasmine talks about the pre-reqs for that course that are the mindset foundations


What were some of the hard lessons she learned that helped her shift her mindset about money and salary negotiation


What does mindset shift towards money actually look like and what steps can young people take to develop it


She has said that accepting an offer is about “forging a relationship with someone that respects your value and the importance of listening during the interview process. What should people listen for to know if it’s a relationship worth forging


So many young adults have trouble advocating for higher salaries. She discusses what can they do to embrace their value 


Jasmine talked about her amazing free guide to walk people through salary negotiation from this angle.

Guest info:




Dr. Jasmine Escalera is a certified career and life coach with proven programs that help her clients focus on gaining clarity around their careers, beating self-doubt, and building confidence. As a coach, Jasmine integrates empowerment, success-focused mindset work, and strategy into a program that ensures her clients have both the belief systems and plan to take charge of their careers. Jasmine is a 2022 LinkedIn Top Voice and has been named one of the Top Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn in 2021 by Jobscan and a Career Expert to Follow in 2021 by Brainz Magazine. Jasmine is also a TEDx speaker with the talk "Conquering Workplace Conformity as a Woman of Color," detailing her journey as a Latina in STEM. Jasmine was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and received her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Pace University and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Yale. She has held high-level non-profit management positions, designing research programs that increase the quality of life and healthcare options for underserved populations.














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