Yesterday on the train, I looked up and down the rows of seats and everyone, I mean, everyone was staring at their phone with headphones on. It’s a great time to catch up on the news or celebrity insta-feeds but you also could be working on your career.
There are a lot of really great podcasts focused on career experience and development. Here are a few to consider.
Jenny interviews highly successful people about the decisions they made and how they navigated a big pivot in their career. Relatable and interesting.
Chris Russell puts together panels of experts on practical tips for job seekers – resume writers, career coaches, recruiters etc. Lots of valuable tips on each episode.
Aimed at Millennials, this podcast provides a down to earth approach to working and money and how they are intertwined. Definitely not boring!
A senior marketing expert dishes on how to turn a passion project or hobby into a full time job/business. Neat behind the scenes info and lessons learned.
Interviews with experts on important ideas that boost career performance – recent topics include bouncing back, public speaking, workplace anger. Good support whether you are looking for something new outside or inside your company.
These podcasts are inspiring, constructive and free – seems like a great way to start the day.
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