Career Contessa

5 Things to Take Off Your Resume Right Now

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Resumes play an important role in landing interviews, providing the hiring manager context to ask unique questions, and are a great marketing tool for...

Quitting Doesn't Always Mean Failure: How to Quit for Strategic Success

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Contrary to popular opinion, quitting can be a sign of success. The most successful people are quitters. They quit jobs that aren’t right. They quit...

The First 2 Hours: 4 Tips to Be Productive, Not Busy

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You know what none of us have? Time to waste on busy shadow work! Donna McGeorge, a productivity coach, author, and speaker is here to share:What...

At The Office: Pop Culture’s Obsession With Work

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a long day of work, you want to go home, kick off your shoes, and queue up…a tv show about work? Wait, what? Today, we’re talking about pop ...

5 Workplace Predictions for 2024 + What They Mean For Your Career

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What wild things will the world of work bring our way in 2024? We’re teaming up with Marnie Lemonik, a Career Contessa coach, to share 5 workplace p...

Popular Career Advice It's OK To Ignore

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 4 pieces of popular career advice that you should ignore and what to replace it with with Lauren McGoodwin. You’ll learn:Why “follow your pa...

5 Free Wellness Practices That Will Transform Your Life (And Work)

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s detour from career advice to talk about something even more important—your health—with Josie Santi of The Everygirl Podcast. In this episo...

How to Brag at Work Without Being Obnoxious: The Art of Self-Advocacy

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the greatest tragedies in the workplace is when your contributions go unknown and unrecognized. Let’s fix that and learn how to brag at work....

8 Daily LinkedIn Actions Guaranteed to Supercharge Your Career

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 8 daily LinkedIn actions guaranteed to supercharge your career with Eddiana Rosen, an ex-recruiter turned employee relations specialist at a glo...

5 Career Hacks I Wish I Knew Earlier In My Career + Listener Questions!

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m getting personal and sharing 5 career hacks I wish I had known earlier in my career and answering some of your questions! Get ready to learn how...

How to Make Confident Moves In a Competitive Job Market

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a competitive job market all year, but the good news is that hiring is seeing an uptick! This is your opportunity to make your next career...

6 Dos and Don’ts of a Successful Salary Negotiation

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s review the dos and don’ts of a successful salary negotiation with Gerta Malaj, an expert negotiator trained by world-class experts from MIT ...

What's Your Confidence Language? 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard of love languages, but what about your confidence language?! It’s the answer to being more confident in work, life, and with yourself...

3 Signs You Need a Mental Health Day + How to Take a Mental Health Day at Work

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to take a mental health day from work, the importance of workplace recovery, and signs of long-term burnout with Jaclyn Margolis, a Ph.D., a...

How to Communicate Effectively When You're Put on the Spot

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most of our professional and personal communication occurs in spontaneous situations that creep up on us and all too often leave us flustered and stum...

What's Intentional Career Growth + How Do You Build a Successful Career?

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Successful careers don’t just happen—they’re built through intentional career moves. Hanna Goefft, the @HannaGetsHired creator, is here to share...

The #1 Rule of Networking—And How to Network Within Your Company

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Executive and author of Relationships at Work, Rachel B. Simon, shares her proven approach to demystifying the art of networking with simple, yet ofte...

6 Lesser-Known LinkedIn Profile Tips for Personal Branding, Job Searching, and Networking

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile in 2023. Learn from LinkedIn trainer Lyssa Leigh Jackson the six features you should be using to optimize ...

How To Quit Your Job Without Regrets (+ a Template)

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It can be overwhelming figuring out when and how you should quit your job. Enter Matt Yao’s guide to quitting—a complete template to help you feel...

Is Technology a Good Career Path? 5 Steps to Make a Career Pivot to Tech

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is making a career transition to tech worth it? What can you expect? And what skills does it take to launch a lucrative tech career? From tech bootcam...

The Self-Talk Workout: 6 Science-Backed Strategies to Dissolve Self-Criticism

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps you want to be nicer to yourself but don’t really know how to get there. Or maybe you’re someone who assumes self-criticism is a permanent...

3 Body Language Behaviors That Can Maximize Your Impact at Work

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know your body language can influence your career more than your actual experience?! The founder of Body Talk, Richard Newman reveals insights...

How to Manage Up at Work + How to Succeed With Any Boss

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a skill, managing up can do more for your career than simply 'networking' ever could—and this episode shows you how. Learn to manage up and achie...

3 Questions to Build a Portfolio Career + Future-Proof Your Professional Identity

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can you protect yourself from changes in the workplace, a layoff, or even just needing a work change to reflect a new season of life? The answer i...

How To Reimagine Ambition + The Ways We Strive with Rainesford Stauffer

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to reimagine your ambition and the ways you strive with the author of All The Gold Stars, Rainesford Stauffer. Rainesford helps explain...

Want to Develop a Growth Mindset? Try Growth Loops With Anne-Laure Le Cunff

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to grow at work? Get out of a mixed mindset and head toward growth—and develop a long-term growth mindset. PhD neuroscience researcher, Anne La...

4 Proven Ways to Kick Your Procrastination Habit

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of research has gone into the subject of motivating and influencing others, but what happens when the person you most want to influence is you? ...

How Do I Set Boundaries + Say No At Work?

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For most of us, saying “no” doesn’t come naturally. You feel bad disappointing a colleague or guilty about turning down your boss, but it doesn’...

How to Manage Your Time for a Happier Life (And Career) With Cassie Holmes

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our most precious resource isn’t money. It’s time. We are allotted twenty-four hours a day, and we live in a culture that keeps us feeling “time...

How I Paid Off $100K in Debt on a $48,000 Salary with Millennial In Debt's Melissa Jean-Baptiste

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have debt? Do you know how to pay off your debt to maximize the benefits? Melissa Jean-Baptiste, founder of Millennial In Debt and author of T...

How to Find a Job Fast: A 10-Step Framework For Accelerating Your Job Search

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Job hunting can be a nerve-wracking experience on its own. Add the urgency of finding a new job, and the pressure can skyrocket. But fear not! We're h...

What is Quiet Hiring + Is It Happening To You?

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quiet hiring is when you slowly start to take on additional responsibilities at work—without the extra pay, acknowledgment, or advanced job title. A...

Stop Pursuing The Dream Job— A "Good Enough" Job Is Even Better

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever base your self-worth on your achievements at work or let yourself be defined by what you do? These career myths can keep you stuck and unh...

3 Secrets to Happiness at Work According to Research

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Research has proven that being happy at work is possible—if you have these three specific things in your workplace. Dr. Jessica Wilen will teach you...

How to Use ChatGPT For Resume Writing + Your Job Search

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to use ChatGPT to write resume achievements tailored to a job description, create a professional summary, and how to use ChatGPT to write yo...

5 Types of Leaders That Trigger Impostor Syndrome—And The Interview Questions to Detect Them

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of your impostor syndrome popping up at work? Your boss could be the trigger. Learn three reasons why people develop impostor syndrome, the typ...

How To Turn Rejection Into Success With Chloe Shih

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adobe Express is celebrating Small Business Month by providing small business owners, entrepreneurs and side-hustlers with simple and tangible tips an...

Radical Transparency Around Other People’s Money with Maya Lau

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re joined by Maya Lau. Maya is the host of Other People’s Pockets, a podcast that takes salary transparency to a new level. Throughout th...

How to Tell Your Compelling Career Story: Personal Branding For Where You Want to Go

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have returning guest, Aliza Licht, on the show to talk about all things personal branding and building social capital. Aliza is an expert on ...

Playing The Long Game and The Myth of The Overnight Success with Baked By Melissa

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re chatting with Melissa Ben-Ishay, the founder and now CEO of Baked By Melissa, a popular TikTok creator, and so much more. After getting ...

How to Answer Why Are You Looking For a New Job?

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most popular interview questions recruiters love to ask is why are you looking for a new job. But candidates, or even people who are passiv...

A New Approach To The Quarterlife Crisis

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought “I’m stuck. What’s wrong with me? Is this all there is? Today’s guest, Satya Doyle Byock, hears these refrains regularly...

Durana Elmi on Building A Billion-Dollar Business While Being a Good Boss

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we had the pleasure of talking with Durana Elmi. She’s a business woman, mother, people-first leader, and truly someone we could have talked t...

How Do I Create Value at Work? Tips For Making an Impact at Work

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some people break through and make an impact at work while others get stuck going through the motions? In every organization, there are Impact ...

How to Escape Toxic Wellness Culture & Practice Real Self-Care

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re very excited to be talking with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, a psychiatrist and author of Real Self-Care. We’re discussing why it’s hard to escape ...

How to Use Salary Transparency Laws to Negotiate Your Best Offer Yet

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The salary transparency movement is well underway: In 2021, Colorado paved the way for new laws requiring businesses to list salary ranges on job ads,...

How to Network For People Who Hate Networking

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re discussing networking. Yes, it gets a bad rap but networking is a necessary skill to success—and it won’t seem that hard after a lit...

What To Do When Your Hard Work is Being Overlooked

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We know you work hard—but does your boss? Too often, managers overlook employees who aren’t directly in front of them. When this happens, it’s e...

The 2023 Resumé Trends You Need to Know About

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today is all about that very important job search tool—your resume. With so much uncertainty in the labor market, news of layoffs, and maybe just wa...

What The Most Successful People Do Differently

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with Jean Chatzky, founder of HerMoney, author, personal finance expert, and journalist with over 30 years of experience! When w...

The Science of Improving Motivation at Work + We Launched Something Special

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why some people are great at sticking with their habits while others struggle to stay motivated? Have you ever started somethin...

The Surprising Upside of Anxiety According to Psychologist Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about emotions, specifically anxiety. Many of us have been taught that any anxiety is bad—and we should learn how to prevent i...

Why I'm Setting Process-Based Goals & How to Navigate "Lost" Seasons of Your Career

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s solo episode seems very timely for a new year when there is a lot of pressure on us to set goals. I love goal-setting but in the past I have...

5 Workplace Predictions for 2023 + What They Mean For You

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For our final episode of 2022 we’ll be making workplace predictions! To help, we’ve invited Sheela Subramanian, Vice President at Slack, co-founde...

Round-Up: The Best Money Advice From 2022

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s our final round-up episode focused on all things salary, negotiation, and money management. From inflation to prepping for a looming recession ...

Round-Up: The Best Career Advice From 2022

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with another round-up episode, but this time we’re focused on career advice! From job searches to leadership to awkward conversations w...

Round-Up: The Best Mental Health Advice From 2022

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of our favorite things about getting toward the end of the year is looking back and recapping some of the best moments…or in this case some of t...

Where to Focus Your Career In 2023: Career Advice for Long-Term Success

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re sharing the best pieces of career advice we’d give someone as we head into 2023. Believe it or not, the next year is almost upon us an...

From Quiet Winning to Quiet Quitting: 3 Types of Quiet Work

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is all about quiet work. No, not the quiet work you were forced to do in elementary school. We’re talking about the new trendy phr...

I Got Laid Off. Here's How to Navigate a Layoff at Work + Prepare For Job Uncertainty

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talk of layoffs are taking over news headlines and it can feel scary and even embarrassing to lose your job suddenly. Kea Meyers Duggan is back on the...

How to Become a Chief of Staff: Salary, Skills, & More

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are tackling the Chief of Staff role. Turns out a Chief of Staff role can be so many things and span across many different industries and com...

How to Get a Promotion at Work: Follow This Roadmap

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A promotion is an exciting thing. You assume more responsibilities, step up to the next rung in your career, feel a heightened sense of achievement, a...

Self-Care Is Not The Solution For Burnout. Try This Instead

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt burned out and then tried to “fix” it by upping your self-care routine, this episode is for you. You probably noticed that i...

How Mentally Fit Are You? 3 Mental Muscles You Need For Success

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While some of us might be back in the gym working on our physical fitness, today we’re discussing another fitness type that’s equally important—...

5 Valuable Employee Benefits to Negotiate Besides Salary

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we are joined by Caileen Holden, Career Contessa’s Director of Content, to talk about something that’s near and dear to our heart...

How to Become a Marketing Manager: Salary, Skills, & More

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are entering the ever-evolving field of marketing, more specifically, how to become a marketing manager. Marketing is beneficial to arguably ...

How To Match Your Experience to a Specific Job (Solo Episode)

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s solo episode is focused on tailoring your experience to a specific job and company. You’ve probably heard the popular advice to always tai...

Narcissism In The Workplace: How To Handle a Narcissistic Boss or Coworker

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you google, “what is a narcissist?” there are 128,000,000 results. It’s a hot topic, but sometimes the term is bantered about loosely without...

How To Turn a "No" Into a "Yes" With Negotiation Expert Alex Carter

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Being told no in your career is no fun. Maybe your initial response is to hide under your desk and never ask for more again, but today’s episode wil...

How Do We Live (And Work) With Grief?

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re discussing a topic no one wants to ever experience: grief. Whether you’ve lost a loved one or had your own expectations changed due to...

Executive Presence: What It Is And How To Get It At Work

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

People are drawn to and influenced by leaders who communicate authentically, connect easily with people, and have an immediate impact. So how do you b...

How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome in 30 Days

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In theory, we understand that channeling your inner superhero will help you get ahead both professionally and personally. However, in practice, confid...

How to Become a Data Analyst: Salary, Skills, & More

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re bringing you another installation in our “How to Become…” series. You’ve probably seen the rise of job titles like “Data Anal...

Don't Panic. How to Protect Your Money Right Now

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about money again and this time we’re discussing how you can protect your money—and the thing that makes money (ahem) your c...

How “Peter” Is Destroying The Workplace

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s solo episode is focused on something that is all too common at work: incompetent bosses. But how do we get bosses that seem to always be in ...

How to Prepare for a Recession

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel like everywhere you turn you’re met with talk about a recession and inflation, you’re not alone. But we want to know what we should be...

How to Create Influence at Work From The Professor Behind Yale 's Most Popular Class, Dr. Zoe Chance

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about one of the most important work skills: influence. Learn how to get what you want without compromising who you are, from th...

How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile— And Double Your Job Leads

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the secret to harnessing the power of LinkedIn? An optimized LinkedIn profile. We’re joined by LinkedIn expert Jeremy Schifeling to share i...

7 Work-Related Anxiety Triggers and How to Ease the Stress

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic caused many people to re-evaluate where they live, their life goals and their careers. For those who did choose to remain in their existi...

Try This Career Visualization Exercise to Uncover Your Personal Themes of Success

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re going to get into the power of visualization. We’re pretty practical people, so it’s easy to question the effectiveness of things li...

How to Negotiate a Job Offer To Get What You Want

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt anxious about negotiating a new job’s compensation package, you’re not alone. The thrill of a new job comes with lots of exc...

What We Wish We Knew As a New Grad + How to Job Search As a New Grad

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a new grad and feel anxious and nervous about your job search, you’re in luck. Today we have Dr. Ciera Graham, a Career Contessa Coach a...

How to Say "No" To Office Housework & Non-Promotable Tasks

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that in the workplace, women are more likely to take on time-consuming tasks that are unlikely to drive revenue and won’t be recognized...

Is Job Hopping The New Promotion? The Pros, Cons, And What to Consider Before You Do It

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever Googled “how to get a raise,” you’ve probably read how job-hopping is a surefire way to increase your earnings. Job-hoppers, or...

How to Learn About Company Culture: 10 Questions to Ask (Solo Episode)

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With so many people considering new jobs it’s natural to want to pick the “right” company. You know—the company that isn’t like your last to...

How to Start Networking for Career Success

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you’ve totally lost your ability to schmooze? In-person networking quickly turned virtual. Now, we’re emerging from our networki...

New Job Regret? Here Are The Signs To Watch For And What To Do Next

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever taken on a new job and started to have that sinking feeling that maybe you made a mistake? Like maybe this new job isn't exactly what yo...

5 Money Mistakes Even #RichGirls Make—And How to Avoid Them According to Money With Katie

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a really fun one. We’re joined by Katie Gatti (Money With Katie) to discuss things like launching an online brand, the creator ...

Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay with @LizAndMollie

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Between our emotion-phobic society and the debilitating uncertainty of modern times, we usually don’t know how to talk about what we’re going thro...

What a Year of WFH Has Done to Our Relationships at Work

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you remember a time when work included informal social interactions? There’s an official name for these interactions—social capital—or the be...

The Big Lie of Corporate Feminism + What Happens Next For Working Women With Reshma Saujani

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we confront the “big lie” of corporate feminism and hear from Reshma Saujani, author of the newly released book, Pay Up, on a bo...

How to Map Out Your Next 90 Days (Solo Episode)

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have another solo episode for you all! Lauren talks about how she maps out her short-term goals, specifically in 90-days. Listen in to learn ...

Why and How You Should Ask What Someone Earns

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know only 45% of workers feel adequately paid but 50% still aren’t comfortable discussing salary in the workplace? What’s more, research f...

Salary Secrets: What's Considered a Big Raise, Reasons to Ask, & How to Ask for a Raise

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is all about money! Specifically we’ll be spilling LOTS of salary secrets as we pick the brain (again) of David Buckmaster, a glob...

Who's Making You Miserable at Work? Let's Talk Jerks and Toxic Coworkers

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From open floor plans and Zoom calls to Slack channels, the workplace has changed a lot over the years. But there’s one thing that never changes: yo...

How To Stop Procrastinating With These Quick Practices

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re joined by Dr. Sasha Shokrian to discuss procrastination—an annoying label and behavior many of us probably struggle with. Turns out pr...

Corporate Natalie on TikTok Fame, Growing a Brand + The Myth About Influencers

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re joined by Corporate Natalie, who you probably from TikTok or Instagram where she pokes fun at corporate workplaces. But what you may not...

How to Become a Creative Director

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve probably heard “Creative Director” as a job title but do you know what the job actually entails? On today’s episode, we’re interviewi...

3 Signs You're The Sensitive One at Work—And How to Make It Your Superpower

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about sensitivity, including how to know if you’re the sensitive one at work and how this workplace trait can actually play a ...

What’s Your Workplace Love Language?

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Valentine’s Day coming up, we thought it was fitting to talk about workplace love languages. You've probably heard of love languages in romanti...