This one kicks off your new Career mini-series after wrapping Tariff Chaos. Here are your show notes in the established Simply Trade [Tips] format:

Hosts: Renee Chuichiarelli & Julie Parks

Published: [Insert publish date here]

Length: ~5 minutes

Presented by: Global Training Center

With the Tariff Chaos mini-series complete, Hammer & Heels (Renee & Julie) launch a brand-new series focused on Careers in Trade.

In this opening episode, they dig into the hot topic on everyone’s mind: career options in today’s booming trade and customs market. From knowing your value to navigating compensation and finding joy in your role, this episode gives trade pros the perspective to seize opportunities and make smart career moves.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

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   Know Your Value – Value isn’t just about pay. It’s whether your expertise is recognized, your voice is heard in key meetings, and your role is positioned where it belongs.

   
   


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   Evaluate Compensation – Use benchmarks like Gateway Recruiting’s annual salary review, but recognize that today’s hot market is pushing ranges higher. Don’t be afraid to seize opportunities.

   
   


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   Balance Joy, Responsibility & Pay – Career satisfaction comes from more than money. Weigh joy in your work, scope of responsibility, and compensation together to decide if you’re in the right place.

   
   

Julie’s FIO (Figure It Out)

👉 This week’s action item: Take inventory of your career. Do you feel valued? Is your compensation competitive? Are you finding joy in your work? Identify one area you want to improve and outline your next step — whether inside your company or in the broader market.

Keep the Conversation Going

Join the Trade Geeks Community at Global Training Center and tell Renee & Julie:

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  Do you feel valued in your current role?

  
  


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  Are you happy with your compensation?

  
  


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  What brings you the most joy in your trade career today?

  
  

Credits

Hosts:

Renee Chiuchiarelli – LinkedIn

Julie Parks – LinkedIn

Producer:

Lalo Solorzano – LinkedIn

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