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    Careers by Jenn Podcast: Get the Job, Love Your Work, Advance Your Career

    My name is Jenn Swanson and this is my NEWLY re-branded show called Careers by Jenn (formerly The Communication Diva Podcast.) I started podcasting as a hobby in 2012 on the broad topic of communication. At the time, I was teaching Human Relation Skills to college students in the healthcare field, and realized that what used to be "common sense" is not really all that common anymore, because communication skills are not intentionally taught much anymore. I didn't have enough class time to cover very much in depth, and so decided I needed a platform on which to expand what I wanted to share with people. So, Communication Diva was born. My early episodes are quite general, and then once I got to Episode 100 and beyond, I began to focus mainly on career, workplace, job search and self-improvement topics that help you to succeed in the workplace (and in life!) through great and more effective communication. Then, right after (and before and around) episode 150, I re-branded the name and that is why you will see Careers by Jenn title and artwork from 151 onward! It's been a journey and a progression. This show is sometimes just me, waxing eloquent...(haha!) and more often, I interview fascinating guests from all around the globe who offer tips and actionable ways you can get the job, love your work and advance your career. Sometimes we focus on self-growth and personal improvement, and other times we give you step-by-step advice to get something particular done. In any case, thanks for reading this very long description! I hope you find something that resonates here and invite you to join the conversation. (Come join our private Facebook group too, it's called The Careers by Jenn Community.)
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    Episodes (303)

    190 CBJ: 7 Tips for Working With Someone You Don't Like

    190 CBJ: 7 Tips for Working With Someone You Don't Like

    Do you feel frustrated when you go to work and have to put up with someone you don’t like for your entire shift? What if you work with that person all the time? How can you navigate your feelings and manage when you just feel annoyed every time you interact with them? Here are 7 practical tips on what to do.

     

     

    188 CBJ: How to Help Others While Saving for Retirement

    188 CBJ: How to Help Others While Saving for Retirement

    Saving for retirement?

    Yes, this is a topic that some like to put off or not talk about until absolutely necessary, and that others jump into working toward the moment they start working: retirement. Are you saving for it? And how are you doing that?

    Today's episode features guest realtor and philanthropist Eddie Lorin who talks about making an impact on the lives of others as you save for your own retirement.

    186 CBJ: How to Train Someone at Work (when you aren't a teacher)

    186 CBJ: How to Train Someone at Work (when you aren't a teacher)

    It's your turn to train someone at work. Maybe you have never done it before and are worried you won't do it right. Maybe you don't know where to begin. Maybe the whole thing overwhelms you, or annoys you, and yet, your manager has said you must. Whatever the case...I'm here to help.

    In this episode we'll talk about how to train someone at work and what it takes to be a good trainer when you know you aren’t a teacher. I'll share how to make it easier for you and for the person you have to train. Take a listen.

    185 CBJ: Age Discrimination in Your Job Search: What You Can Do

    185 CBJ: Age Discrimination in Your Job Search: What You Can Do

    Age Discrimination

    is real. It would be nice to think people don’t discriminate in any way in a job search, but in reality, they do.

    So what happens if you are no longer in your 20’s or 30’s and are looking for a job or to change careers? How can you minimize the possibility of ageism in your search? We’re going to talk about that in this episode and I’m going to let you in on the most important consideration you should have if you are older and looking for a job.