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Episode 58 | Why Training a New Guy Makes You the Peter Jackson of Corporate America
When it comes to training, if you wander, they get lost.
Episode 57 | How to Figure Out What You’re Worth
Vanessa & Holland always say: know your worth and demand it every time. But how do you know what you’re worth?
Episode 56 | How to Help Everyone Get Their Sh*t Together
When your team is used to doing things last minute, it may feel like nothing can change and you’ll be ordering late-night takeout and pulling all-nighters in corporate conference rooms forever. It’s time to help everyone get their sh*t together.
Episode 55 | The Upside Down and Other Strange Things After Quitting Your Job
You’ve signed an offer letter, officially quit your current job, wrapped up your projects, and now have two weeks to kill before your last day. What do you do?
Episode 54 | Networking for Newbies
Nervous about your first networking event? The Work Wives get it. (Well, at least one of them does.) In this episode, Vanessa & Holland tell you everything you need to know about attending your first networking event, so you can walk in confidently and walk out with a plan.
Episode 53 | Fit Interviews Are Exactly What They Sound Like
A fit interview is exactly what it sounds like: is this person going to fit in?
Episode 52 | Are You Benefiting from Your Benefits?
It’s time to re-enroll in your benefits… But is medical, vision, dental, and a 401(k) all there is?
Episode 51 | What Not to Wear (Corporate Edition)
It’s your first week back in the office, and you’ve worn nothing but yoga pants and cozy socks for two years. It’s time to put on your big kid pants (you know, the ones with buttons and zippers)… Right?
Episode 50 | Laid Off? Stop Applying for Stretch Jobs
Laid off, not getting hired, and running out of positive vibes? You’re probably title-hunting or applying for jobs that are too far out of your league.
Episode 49 | Spotting a Fake (How to Network Without Wasting Time)
Are good networking groups really few and far between? Does your city have to be young and cool for networking to be possible? How do you find a good networking group when you get to a new town?
Episode 48 | WTF Is a Dotted Line Reporting Relationship?
Handle a “dotted line” reporting structure well, and you have an opportunity to catapult above everyone else in your organization.
Episode 47 | Don’t Overthink Your Performance Review
Wondering how to ace your performance review? Don't overthink it.
Episode 46 | Hard Skills Get You Hired, Soft Skills Get You Promoted
There are hard skills and there are soft skills. But only one will get you promoted.
Episode 45 | Offer Rescinded? No Problem.
With what feels like every company rescinding job offers, it’s hard not to worry about whether or not your job offer is safe.
Episode 44 | Networking Is Not a Dirty Word
We all know that one a$$hole who *does* networking. Don’t be like that guy.
Episode 43 | Every Job Is a Temp Job
There are a million reasons your manager might be frustrated with you, and not all of them are within your control. But if you start by doing your job, and improving over time, you’ll be able to better handle the situation, even if she’s just hangry.
Episode 42 | Is It Me or Is My Manager Just Hangry?
There are a million reasons your manager might be frustrated with you, and not all of them are within your control. But if you start by doing your job, and improving over time, you’ll be able to better handle the situation, even if she’s just hangry.
Episode 41 | "Is This for Business or Pleasure?"
Everyone hates corporate travel, but what if you could use it to see the country, network, make your next three moves, and have some fun, all on your company’s dime?
Episode 40 | The Decision Pyramid of Corporate America
If your manager’s eyes glaze over every time she has to make a decision, you’re probably giving her too much information.
Episode 39 | The PTO Hacks You Need
What do Vanessa & Holland love more than PTO? Taking a vacation without using PTO.