The YES Pile

At the beginning of the job interview process, you’re just a piece of paper. Before you know it, you’ll have been placed into one of two piles: the NOs or the YESes. This is the show all about getting you into the YES PILE for the job of your dreams. Week after week, host and career coach Tessa Wolf delivers simple and actionable advice for success at any stage of your career, practical tools and exercises for leveling up your professional game, interviews and profiles of real people on their journeys, and friend-to-friend style advice and conversation around all things work.

Talking with JESSE HERNANDEZ: visual artist, street muralist, vinyl toy designer

Tessa sits down with the Bay Area's own #UrbanAztec to talk about how the kid in class who couldn't stop doodling became a widely recognized street artist, vinyl toy designer, and cultural storyteller whose artwork has been featured by Marvel, Warner Bros, DC Comics, WWE, Gears of War 4, San Jose Sharks, The Oakland Athletics, X-Box, Playstation, Sideshow Collectibles, Rockstar Energy, Rolling Stone, Fandango, Juxtapoz, Run the Jewels, Oakland Museum, and the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. Hernandez has shown art in galleries and museums around the world. He has also painted murals in Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Mexico city and Amsterdam.

06-14
35:18

Covid, Morning Coffee + Your Questions

Back from a bout with Covid-19, Tessa sits down for a morning coffee and answers some of your recent questions from her DMs. We talk about starting a new job, becoming a manager, getting past the first interview, and finding simple ways to get re-engaged at work.

05-24
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MONDAY MORNING PEP TALK: How To Curate The Balance You Crave In The Week Ahead

Feeling rundown before the week's even started? Kick off your week with a quick pep talk about how to create moments of balance and joy for yourself and others in the week ahead.

04-18
11:41

Talking with JIM WOLF: singer-songwriter, producer, accidental international sensation

Tessa sits down with musician Jim Wolf to talk about turning a dream into a career, and becoming an unexpected international success.

04-11
58:13

Talking with TERESA MOSQUEDA: Seattle City Councilmember, Activist, Mother

Tessa sits down with Seattle City Council Member Teresa Mosqueda to talk about building a career grounded in your core values, the importance of listening to your heart and overcoming imposter syndrome, and letting go of the idea of a linear career path.

04-04
37:23

Talking with GEOFF TICE: comedian, designer, business owner

Tessa sits down with Denver-based stand-up comedian, designer and business owner Geoff Tice to talk about his journey to multi-hyphenate status; making time to pursue multiple passions, the hard lessons learned along the way, and his advice for creatives just beginning their careers.

03-28
42:37

3 Things I've Learned (from taking a break)

SEASON 2 of The Yes Pile Podcast Is Here! In this episode, host Tessa Wolf returns and shares the 3 most important things she's learned from taking a break, and gives a sneak preview of what's to come in Season 2.

03-21
17:39

The Bold PIVOT: Starting A New Career At Any Stage

Is your heart, gut, curiosity calling you to embark on a whole new professional adventure? If you are one of the millions of Americans considering a major career change - a jump into a whole new industry - then today's show is for you. We're celebrating the non-linear path to success, and talking about how to identify, lift and shift your most valuable soft skills to position you for success in your dream job.

08-02
36:28

Beating Burnout: It's Ok to Not Be Ok.

Millions of Americans are feeling the affects of a collective cultural burnout. As we continue to navigate work, life, and a pandemic-focused world - how can we successfully find the energy to overcome the exhaustion and overwhelm? Today we talk about the realities of what we're all feeling, and 5 ways you can help adjust your workflow to help you regain a sense of control and motivation.

07-26
32:49

The TOP 20 Things You're Likely To Be Asked In A Job Interview

We're digging into the Top 20 questions you may face in a JOB INTERVIEW, alongside my personal advice for how to perfect your answer.This is one of the most competitive job markets we’ve seen in decades. Did you know that - on average - it takes 100 - 200 job applications before you'll get a single job offer? And, it takes an average of 4 interviews at the same company before you get that blessed offer letter. AND, each corporate job posting receives an average of 250 applicants? So, this is the time to get your interview game on point so that you can maximize your chances of being that lucky one who gets the job.Consider today’s show one more tool in your tool box for nailing that interview. I’ve aggregated 20 of the most popular interview questions from corporate America today, and we’re reviewing them in detail.

07-12
52:18

The NEW JOB Survival Guide

1O TIPS TO HELP YOU START YOUR NEW JOB LIKE THE BOSS YOU ARE.That very first impression you make when you meet your boss, your peers or your cube-mate at your new job? It's the foundation from which you'll be viewed forever in the company. #FACTSSo, it’s important to actively work to establishing yourself as the badass you are from the moment you walk in the door. That whole idea of getting your sea legs and observing for 30-days before you dive in? That’s long gone. Today we're talking about how to immediately jump in, make an impact and a name for yourself starting on Day 1.

07-07
35:27

Cultivating The Culture You Crave

HAVING A KILLER WORK CULTURE IS AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR BUSINESS STRATEGY. In this episode, we uncover the 7 living factors that impact your work culture and talk about how you, as an employee, can actively influence and spark the change you want to see at your company.

06-28
33:54

5 Common Traits of GREAT Managers

BE THE MANAGER YOU WISH YOU HAD.Are you a new manager? Or a manager who feels like they need a reboot? In today's episode we're digging into the 5 common traits of killer managers, and exploring how you can adopt their behaviors to become the manager people want to work for and with.

06-22
35:11

The Great Return: How To Go Back To The Office Without Losing It

If you’re one of those employees that’s feeling really anxious about being required to come back to the office, the key to survival will be creating your own boundaries, rules, and expectations for what work is in your new life. In this episode, we dive into how to tackle those tangible learnings and the intangible fears from the past year, and action those the return-to-work rules you need to set yourself up for success.

06-15
35:17

Looking Out For Your LinkedIn

FACT: Job seekers with killer LinkedIn profiles have a 71% higher chance of getting a job interview. So, let's get yours in shape! In this episode we talk through each of the customizable elements of your LinkedIn page, and tackle key tips for maximizing them to help your profile attract the eye of recruiters, potential employers and more.

06-08
43:45

Embracing Your Inner GO(AL) Getter

We are getting real about goal setting, debunking the mega-goal myth, and talking about how setting small, specific and focused goals can help you achieve greater happiness and success in life, while cutting down stress and propelling you forward.

05-25
26:45

Reading Between The Lines: Deciphering The Job Posting

Learn how to review a job posting to better understand both the expectations and implications of a potential future role. We're talking about how to really understand what the details of a job posting means - looking at both the written and unwritten detail - and then deciphering the real meaning of 13 of the most overused phrases in today’s job postings.

05-17
38:28

Nailing the Virtual Interview

Congratulations, you've landed an interview for your dream job! Now it's time to get prepared for that virtual interview. If you're thinking Zooming into the convo is going to be easy-peasy, think again. In this episode we go over ALLLL the things you need to think of and through - from where in your house you do the interview, to managing your wifi, to what to wear - and we go over tips for how to make an impression from behind the screen.

05-10
39:02

The Cover Letter Workshop

Around 30% of hiring managers say they make a hiring decision based off of a cover letter, so if you're asking if you still need to create one in 2021 - the answer is a resounding YES. In this episode I help you craft a winning cover letter in 4 simple parts, teaching you how to create impactful and custom cover letters every time and in less time than it'll take to listen to this episode!

04-30
25:28

Navigating Difficult Conversations With Grace

In this episode, we review a simple 6-point plan for turning difficult work conversations into productive and positive moments of change. We'll break down how to think about these conversations, how to set one up, and how to shape the meeting to land the outcome you desire. This is a mission critical skill to tackle as you grow in your career, so don't miss out on this simple approach to a complex aspect of the work world.

04-23
29:51

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