The Career Consigliere

America's White Collar Wise Guy

A candid, down-to-earth, no BS, and mildly humorous discussion on navigating life in the corporate world. Join us for a conversation on a variety of career-related topics designed for those working what you would consider "white collar jobs" in decent-sized corporations. We'll take you through a full gamut of topics: applying for a job, resume writing, interview strategies, negotiating job offers, and a whole bunch of other useful insights and perspectives for navigating the corporate job scene.

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Episode 20: Bad Things Happen When You Don't Negotiate

The Career Consigliere

04/14/24 • 36 min

What happens when you don't negotiate salary in a job offer? Hopefully this episode is the only time you ever have to find out.
Jimmy will take you through a story of a real-life story involving a failed negotiation, and all the fallout that happened after. Use the lessons learned here to make sure this NEVER happens to you. Enjoy!

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Episode 8: Phone Screening? No problem.

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01/21/24 • 33 min

The phone screening: the very first step of the job interview process. You'd be SHOCKED at just how easy they tend to be, but also how INCREDIBLY important they are.
Join Jimmy for another strategy session, where he'll teach you all about the phone screen. You'll learn what they're (really) all about, how they're set up, what to expect, and some very practical and useful strategies for navigating them, mainly when it comes to talking salary.
Enjoy!

Episode 26: The True Cost of Hiring

The Career Consigliere

06/02/24 • 36 min

It's way more than just lunch during the interview: hiring a new employee presents an IMMENSE cost to a corporation, in ways that you've probably never considered.
Join us for a breakdown of what these expenses are, and how much corporations tend to spend. After this, you'll have a much greater understanding of why the hiring process can be so complicated.
References:
What Is the Cost of Hiring New Employees? (indeed.com)

Episode 30: Meetings the Right Way - The Execution Phase

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06/30/24 • 29 min

You've done everything you possibly can to set up the meeting: invites are sent, content has been created, and the agenda is in order. Now what? It's time to deliver!
Today our meeting series continues with a focus on the "Execution" phase, where you kick off, moderate, and close out the meeting. This is where it counts, and here's where you'll learn the best way to remain in control of your meeting to get the best possible outcome. Enjoy!

Episode 36: Crazy Behavior at the Office

The Career Consigliere

12/08/24 • 30 min

Organizations are filled with people, and people aren't perfect. At some point, everyone misses a meeting, sends the report late, or forgets to copy someone on an email - all to be expected. But work in the corporate world long enough and eventually you'll witness some less-than-stellar and, at times, shocking behavior.
Today's episode focuses on exactly this: you'll hear some wild stories of office behavior gone off the rails. And, you'll also learn how you can respond and what you can do if you're ever faced with something similar.
Enjoy!

Episode 31: Meetings the Right Way - The Post-Mortem Phase

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11/03/24 • 23 min

Your meeting is finally over. But not so fast, you're not done yet! What comes next? How do you manage expectations and keep all your attendees on the same page?
Today's episode ends our meeting series with the "Post mortem" phase. Sending a follow-up email is all that really happens here, but you'd be amazed how many people in the corporate world mismanage, or completely skip this small but critical step. Here, you'll find out how what to say, and how to say it, to keep all attendees organized and moving in the same direction
Enjoy!

Episode 13: Bad Behavior from the Interviewer

The Career Consigliere

02/26/24 • 40 min

What happens when the person interviewing us does us wrong? Maybe they have bad communication skills, maybe they're disengaged, or maybe they're just a rude S.O.B.
Join Jimmy for a VERY down-to-earth conversation on how to deal with bad behavior on the part of the interviewer. You'll hear some memorable stories, and will learn some useful strategies for navigating the pitfalls of unprofessional characters on the other end of the employment conversation.

Episode 14: Don't Overdo the Follow-up

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03/04/24 • 28 min

When the interviews are over, we've all been told to send elaborate follow-up messages and continue putting ourselves out there until we get an answer . But if you know how to read the writing on the wall, you'll quickly realize why this usually doesn't make sense.
Join Jimmy for another heart-to-heart on managing the follow-up strategy after an interview. You'll learn how to keep yourself in the running, but also how to mange expectations and maintain your dignity if things aren't going your way. Enjoy!

Episode 3: Resume Content

The Career Consigliere

12/17/23 • 36 min

Amidst the seemingly endless menu of things to pick from, how do we determine what goes on a resume? How do we make it all fit in the space given?
That's the focus of today's episode! Join Jimmy as he continues the resume writing series with a scenic tour of resume content....Consigliere style! You'll learn about resume structure, focusing primarily on the summary, experience, education, and technical skills sections. He'll also give you some useful tidbits for other content you might want to include, and you'll learn how to keep it all fit and focused. Enjoy!

Episode 18: Non-salary Considerations in a Job Offer

The Career Consigliere

03/31/24 • 45 min

It's true: money makes the world go 'round. And nobody's denying that green is front-and-center on everyone's mind when evaluating a job offer. But at the same time, money isn't everything. Yes, there are a lot of other benefits and perks that come with corporate jobs that could really tip the scales and sway your decision on which job to accept.
In this episode, Jimmy introduces some of the most common non-salary benefits found in the corporate world. He'll give you some inside perspective on what they're all about, how to consider them, and what to watch for when making an all-important career move. Enjoy!

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Career Consigliere have?

The Career Consigliere currently has 40 episodes available.

What topics does The Career Consigliere cover?

The podcast is about Corporate, Career, Interview, Work, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Negotiation, Job, Business, Search, Coaching, Strategy and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on The Career Consigliere?

The episode title 'Episode 2: Myths of Resume Writing' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Career Consigliere?

The average episode length on The Career Consigliere is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Career Consigliere released?

Episodes of The Career Consigliere are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Career Consigliere?

The first episode of The Career Consigliere was released on Dec 2, 2023.

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America's White Collar Wise Guy

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