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Welcome to The Career School Podcast, your go-to podcast for mid-to-senior level corporate professionals seeking to unlock the secrets of elevating their careers. If you're dreaming of securing that coveted role at a company that truly resonates with you, or if you're eager to pivot without hitting the reset button, you're in the right place. I'm here to unveil the insider insights on personal and professional development that will set you apart. Say goodbye to the overwhelming and exasperat ...
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In this episode, Ebony explores the reasons why people often stay in unfulfilling jobs despite a fear of change. Drawing on her experiences with clients, she discusses the impact of the fear of the unknown, comfort with familiarity, and self-doubt on career decisions. Ebony also highlights the role of uncertainty and fear of regret in job searches,…
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Ebony Joyce shares strategies for career growth and job changes. She emphasizes self-reflection, exploring internal opportunities, leveraging current resources, and identifying red flags in potential work environments. Ebony advises listeners to reflect on their reasons for leaving their current role and what they need in their next role to avoid m…
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In today's episode Ebony discusses three critical questions you should ask yourself before beginning your job search. These questions are designed to help you gain clarity and formulate a strategic, intentional plan. The episode covers the importance of self-reflection regarding your reasons for leaving your current role, developing a clear plan fo…
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In this episode, Ebony shares tips for setting realistic expectations and managing burnout during the job search process. She advises setting timelines, limits, and regular breaks to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Ebony emphasizes the importance of seeking help and guidance, even from free online resources, and encourages job seekers to continue doing …
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This episode, Ebony shares tips for setting realistic expectations and managing burnout during the job search process. She advises setting timelines, limits, and regular breaks to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Ebony emphasizes the importance of seeking help and guidance, even from free online resources, and encourages job seekers to continue doing so.…
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This episode delves into strategies for job seekers wishing to increase their visibility on LinkedIn without compromising their current employment status. Ebony discusses five key strategies: optimizing your LinkedIn profile, engaging meaningfully with content, growing your network, joining relevant LinkedIn groups, and using the 'Open to Work' fea…
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In this episode, Ebony Joyce talks about how to move past negative work experiences and toxic work environments before starting a new job search. She covers reflecting on past experiences, seeking closure, learning lessons, focusing on achievements, setting boundaries and goals, and practicing self-care. Ebony offers 30-minute career coaching consu…
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In this episode, Ebony discusses factors to consider when deciding whether to stay in your current career or move on to something new. Ebony talks about five pillars to evaluate: job satisfaction and fulfillment, career goals and aspirations, work environment and culture, work-life balance, and compensation and benefits. She advises listeners to re…
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In this episode, Ebony provides valuable insights and tips on how to avoid landing a job with a bad manager. From leveraging research to asking the right questions during the interview process, she shares actionable strategies to help job seekers navigate the often murky waters of company culture and management styles. Ebony's advice empowers job s…
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In this episode, Ebony talks about the difference between passive and massive action. Passive action is consuming, like watching videos or reading blogs, but doesn't lead to results. Massive action is creating, like applying to jobs, reaching out on LinkedIn, or starting a podcast. She talks about how massive action will involve failure at times bu…
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In this episode, Ebony encourages conducting daily audits of one's job search progress, focusing on results achieved rather than just actions taken. Many people fail to track their progress, making it hard to know what's working. Ebony shares her experience tracking food intake and planning meals ahead with a nutritionist to achieve weight loss goa…
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In this episode, Ebony sheds light on why landing a job might be taking longer than anticipated in today's competitive landscape. From navigating economic downturns to optimizing resumes and honing interviewing skills, Ebony shares valuable insights tailored for mid-level professionals seeking career advancement. She underscores the importance of n…
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In this episode,Ebony delves into the intricate dynamics of loyalty in the workplace. She emphasizes the importance of creating one's own job security and shares insights on reducing burnout during the career search. Ebony challenges traditional views on loyalty, suggesting it can sometimes hinder professional and personal growth. Through candid di…
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Ebony shares her engagement news and discusses her upcoming wedding planning process. Ebony talks about the similarities between love/relationships and careers in terms of growth, development, investment, goal-setting, and vision. She emphasizes the importance of open communication, setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and compromise/collabo…
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Today's guest is Bricesin Scott. He is a motivational speaker. He worked a nine to five job. He started working as a digital analyst or digital coordinator. And I moved from being a digital coordinator to being an IT Analyst. This episode is a high-level overview of Scott's career journey working with a career coach to land a new job, including lea…
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Today's guest is Yasmeem Duncan. Yasmeen is currently serving as the Chief People Officer at Magnolia Bakery. Prior to this, they founded the Sisterhood Society for Women of Color, a safe-space community support group aimed at nurturing and empowering women of color. This episode provides insights into career development, salary negotiations, and c…
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In this episode, Ebony discussed self-sabotage in careers.She talked about common reasons for self-sabotage such as fear of failure, fear of success, perfectionism, comfort with familiarity, feeling like an imposter, and not developing a support system. Ebony provided tips for addressing self-sabotage such as self-reflection, getting feedback, sett…
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In this episode, Ebony discusses the difference between personal and professional growth. If you are growing personally but not professionally, it may be time to reassess your career path. Ebony provides several steps someone can take if they are personally growing but not professionally. These include evaluating your current position, identifying …
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In this episode, Ebony explores the reasons why people often stay in unfulfilling jobs despite a fear of change. Drawing on her experiences with clients, she discusses the impact of the fear of the unknown, comfort with familiarity, and self-doubt on career decisions. Ebony also highlights the role of uncertainty and fear of regret in job searches,…
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Ebony discusses various tips and frameworks for career planning, such as doing self-assessments, auditing one's current skills and role, and considering lifestyle factors and environmental fit when considering a career change or pivot. Key Takeaway: Career assessment and goal-setting for the new year. Career changes, mindset, and job searching. Car…
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Ebony provides job predictions and career insights for 2024. Key points include an increased focus on in-person relationships, the implementation of salary transparency laws in certain states, and predictions for labor market trends. Ebony anticipates a slow first quarter for job searching but advises early adoption and networking. She discusses th…
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Ebony discusses doing a career year-in-review and setting goals for 2024. Ebony provided questions and steps for attendees to reflect on their 2023 career and plan for 2024. Key Takeaway: Year-end review for career growth and planning. Assessing and evaluating career progress. Career growth and self-awareness. Processing and celebrating past experi…
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In this episode, Ebony discusses feeling stuck in careers and provides tips on adjusting mindset, making adjustments, taking responsibility, and getting help to become unstuck. Key Takeaway: Overcoming career stagnation and finding success Mindset and adjustments for personal growth. Taking responsibility in job search and career development The im…
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In this episode, Ebony is interviewed by Mack Pritchard. Ebony provided advice about why people should stop applying for jobs they don't want and discussed better strategies for finding fulfilling work, such as taking time for self-assessment, understanding one's values, researching companies thoroughly, and having informational interviews. Key Tak…
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This episode is about job searching, timelines, mindset, and strategies. Key Takeaway: Job search duration and its variability. Job search mindset and limiting beliefs. Job search strategies and focus. Job search strategies and resume tailoring. GET IN TOUCH! For more on Ebony Joyce, follow her on Instagram @ebonymjoyce and visit www.nextlevelcaree…
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In this episode, Ebony is discussing the concept of "waiting until" to make career moves or life changes. She talks about how people often say they will wait until certain things happen, like a manager retiring or their kids being older, before pursuing new opportunities. However, Ebony argues that there is never a perfect time and advises people n…
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This episode is about making the most of the first 90 days in a new job or role. Ebony emphasized the importance of slowing down and learning about the company, culture, colleagues, and stakeholders before trying to make big changes. Some key tips she provided included asking questions, scheduling meetings with various people to learn from them, un…
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This Podcast episode is about informational interviews and networking, and Ebony discussed three types of informational interviews: cold informational interviews, informational interviews. Learn more about different industry when considering a career transition, and informational interviews for career development when either knowing the target care…
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In this episode, Ebony discusses why people feel like networking does not work. Networking is frequently approached with the wrong mindset, as a way to get something rather than focus on building relationships. Networking requires consistent, manual effort over an extended period of time, rather than being a one-time thing. Having clear goals and i…
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In this episode, Ebony discusses the concept of a "good job" and encourages listeners to define their ideal career opportunities rather than just looking for a good job. She provides a framework called the "ideal framework" that covers different aspects of an ideal career like impact, development, environment, autonomy, and leadership. She advises …
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In this episode Courtney Ball interviewing Ebony they discuss the upcoming Emerging Leaders Summit. Ebony Joyce and Courtney Ball were the main speakers. They discussed the goals of the summit, which is to help get more black women into corporate leadership roles. They invited career coaches to be panelists to provide strategies and help attendees …
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In this episode, Ebony discussed preparing for the upcoming fall hiring surge with job seekers Ebony then provided tips for job seekers to take advantage of this period, stressing the importance of having clarity on one's desired industry, role attributes, and values to avoid accepting unsuitable jobs. Emphasizes thorough preparation of marketing d…
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Discover why degrees aren't the only path to success and learn how to stand out in your career! In this episode, Ebony Joyce discussed the value of education and experience in careers. She provided statistics about her clients' educational backgrounds and salaries to show that having a degree does not guarantee a high paying job. She argued that kn…
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In this episode, Courtney Ball and Ebony talk about the Emerging Leader Summit event. Courtney started the summit to help more Black women get higher paying leadership jobs. They discussed the benefits of attending networking events and building connections outside of one's organization. Courtney also talked about the focus of the 2023 summit on de…
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Welcome to the Trailer episode of The Career School Podcast. The podcast is to help professionals advance their careers through topics like finding jobs, career growth, leadership as well as work-life balance. The podcast will include Ebony's own experiences and interviews with industry experts. GET IN TOUCH For more on Ebony Joyce , follow her on …
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