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How to Land a Promotion

2026-06-3018:37

This week, Jeff and I are diving into a topic that can feel like a high-stakes waiting game… promotions! It’s incredibly frustrating to feel like you’re crushing your current role only to be passed over, or worse, to feel pressured into a new position that you aren't even sure you want. We want to take the mystery out of moving up and help you feel confident in advocating for the career progression you’ve earned. This week, Jeff and I talk about: What actually counts as a promotionThe fou...

How to Ask for a Raise: Say This to Your Boss

2026-06-2218:51

This week, Jeff and I are tackling an awkward conversation: asking for a raise. We know how terrifying it can feel to sit down and tell your boss you deserve more money, especially when you’re worried about being a "bother" or, worse, putting a target on your back. But you shouldn’t have to do the work of three people while only being paid for one. We’re here to help you navigate these high-stakes conversations with confidence and a clear plan. This week, we are talking about: The psyc...

What Goes On a Student’s Resume

2026-06-1521:11

This week, Jeff and I are diving into the student resume. It is incredibly common to feel like you have nothing to offer an employer when your work history is thin, but we are here to tell you that you have way more to brag about than you realize! Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, or a parent trying to help your kid get a head start, we’re going to show you how to turn everyday campus life into a high-impact resume. We’re talking about: The "Experience" vs. "Professional Experience...

Why You’re Not Hearing Back

2026-06-0816:58

This week, Jeff and I talked about the WORST part of the job search…the silence after you apply. It’s incredibly frustrating when you’re qualified for a role but just aren’t hearing back. If you’re feeling stuck or starting to take the lack of response personally, this episode we’re sharing exactly how to diagnose the silence, gain experience while unemployed, and the right way to follow up with a hiring manager. We’re talking about: The “Success Rate” math for your resumeHow to tell if you h...

How to Turn a $1M Failure into a Job Offer

2026-06-0116:07

We’ve all had those moments where we missed a target, went over budget, or a project didn’t go as planned, and it can feel like those experiences are “un-hirable” dealbreakers. Employers aren’t looking for perfection; they’re looking for accountability and growth. In this episode, Jeff and I are going to show you how to take those stressful “losses” and reframe them into powerful wins for your resume and interviews. This week, Jeff and I talk about: Turning “missed targets” into impressive ac...

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