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Episode 128 | The Devil *Is* in the Details
Don't let your lack of attention to detail keep you from getting what you want.
Episode 127 | "It's me. Hi! I'm the problem; it's me."
Here are the three ways problems in Corporate America manifest β and how to solve them.
Episode 126 | Thinking of a Career in Writing? Revise It.
Take it from Vanessa: you canβt make a career in Corporate America with writing alone. You need to bring another skill to the table.
Episode 125 | #follow4follow
Your manager just followed you on Instagram? We have questions.
Episode 124 | Referrals Do It Better
On this Valentine's Day, if you're looking for a job, take a lesson from dating: referrals do it better.
Episode 123 | Keep or Kill: Accepting Vendor Gifts
Another day, another cold email from a sales guy offering you a new pair of AirPods if you take his call. Should you do it?
Episode 122 | To Cert or Not to Cert, That Is the Question
If youβre considering a new career, youβre probably asking yourself the same question.
Episode 121 | Vendor Management 101
New to managing vendors? Hereβs everything you need to know.
Episode 120 | What Does "Closing the Loop" Actually Mean?
You put a pin in it last week, or you punted it to next quarter, and youβre supposed to circle back and close the loop, but what does that actually mean?
Episode 119 | New Job, New Family
A.k.a. What to do when your manager treats you differently because youβre single.
Episode 118 | Post-Peak, Pre-Burnout (When to Quit)
a.k.a. how NOT to quit in a blaze of glory.
Episode 117 | Keep It on the Plane
Welcome aboard the Corporate America plane β where everyone has competing interests, but you still have to work together.
Episode 116 | Remember: You Are Always on Interview Footing.
No matter what, never forget: you are always on interview footing.
Episode 115 | "What Would You Like Me to Deprioritize in Order to Get That Done?"
It's time to learn Vanessa's favorite question.
Episode 114 | How to Work Yourself Out of a Job (and Why That's a Good Thing)
Donβt worry β there are steps.
Episode 113 | Corporate America Dropouts: Look Before You Leap
Tired of working for βThe Manβ? Don't quit. Make βThe Manβ work for you.
Episode 112 | Corporate Gift Guide 2023
Gifting around the office can be thoughtfulβ¦ ORβ¦ slightly weird and misguided. Take our hand and letβs get to the new year in one piece.
Episode 111 | Is It Me or Is My Coworker Trying to Be My Manager?
Ever had a coworker act like theyβre your manager? Thatβs a solvable problem, but spoiler alert: your coworker is kinda doing a great job.
Episode 110 | F*ck Mediocrity. Just Follow Up.
Did the recruiter tell you to follow up? Then follow up.
Episode 109 | How to Give a Performance Review
First time giving a performance review and your company has provided zero direction? We got you.