Empower to Grow - The Career Podcast
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The Empower to Grow Podcast is your go-to Career Advice podcast, if you are an international engineer or technical expert looking to grow to the next level of your career in Germany. My name is Sarah and it is my passion to support you, to create a career where your life and work are not two separate things, but one entity. As a former tech recruiter and certified coach, I will give you easy to follow steps for your jobsearch and application process, tons of inspiration for your personal development and hands on advice from inspirational interview guests.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Empower to Grow Podcast is your go-to Career Advice podcast, if you are an international engineer or technical expert looking to grow to the next level of your career in Germany. My name is Sarah and it is my passion to support you, to create a career where your life and work are not two separate things, but one entity. As a former tech recruiter and certified coach, I will give you easy to follow steps for your jobsearch and application process, tons of inspiration for your personal development and hands on advice from inspirational interview guests.
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode 48: What to do when you started a new job or internship and have nothing to do
7/6/2022
Recently a former client of mine reached out to tell me that he started his internship a month ago, but all he has been doing so far is watching tutorials and waiting for a tool licenses to be issued. He wanted some advice on how to still make this a valuable experience and find some tasks of his own.
Since this is not the first time I heard this happening, I thought it makes sense to share my ideas on what to do in this scenario. SO today you will find out how to add value to a company,...
Duration:00:12:41
Episode 47: Integrating family & parental leave into your CV and application process
6/22/2022
Should I talk about wanting to become pregnant during the application process?
How can I best include my years of parental leave in my CV?
If you have been wondering how to handle those questions, this Episode is the answer!
While you should always keep in mind that integrating family & career is a highly personal and individual matter with no definite "right" or "wrong", in this Episode I'm sharing my personal take on:
I hope you enjoy these topics! Please share this Episode with...
Duration:00:16:46
Episode 46: A brief overview about founding a family in Germany
6/8/2022
Since I announced being pregnant some time ago on LinkedIn, I have naturally also received more questions about founding a family or moving your family to Germany from my international clients. With this Episode, I am aiming to give you a quick overview about the most important topocs if you are thinking about founding a family in Germany or moving here.
We will cover:
Please note that I am not an expert in these fields, but as I mention in the Podcast, we have several places in Germany...
Duration:00:18:09
Episode 45: How to decide if a new challenge is right for you
5/25/2022
A client of mine was asked to become a team lead after working for only 2 years in total. After thinking it through carefully, she decided to decline the offer, because she did not feel ready for this new challenge yet. So another team member got the role and she did not get on with his leadership style at all and frequently kept thinking how much better she would have filled the position. She ended up leaving the company - regretting that she did not have the courage to simply accept this...
Duration:00:16:58
Episode 44: What is a career vision and why do I need it?
5/4/2022
A career vision is a powerful and inspiring tool on your way to figure out who you want to be in your life & career and which impact you want to make on the world.
A career vision serves as your guiding star with making career decisions and choosing your next steps.
Convinced that you need it?
Tune in to find out more!
And before you go:
Please do not forget to leave me a rating or review on the Podcasting platform of your choice.
Thank you so so much for this!
Duration:00:13:59
Episode 43: 4 Strategies to stand out in meetings
4/20/2022
Meetings are a crucial scenario if you want to be seen and heard in the workplace and eventually have a great impact on your career progress. Therefore, we really want to make sure that you feel comfortable in meetings, frequently contribute and this way manage to stand out in the workplace.
In this new Episode, I have 4 specific strategies for you that will help you with the following meeting scenarios:
Enjoy the Episode!
By the way: If you would like to book me as a trainer for your...
Duration:00:16:15
Episode 42: What to do when you receive more than one job offer
4/6/2022
Lucky you…and welcome to the world of luxury problems :)
Several of my clients have recently found themselves in the state of receiving more than one job, thesis or internship offer.
In this Epsiode, I'll talk about 3 specific criteria that will help you make the decision, but I'm also going to let you know what to do when you have accepted an offer, but then receive an even better one.
Tune in if you need guidance with your decision making process!
Duration:00:17:28
Episode 41: Birthday Episode full of career nuggets & personal stories
2/23/2022
Can you believe it? The Empower to Grow Career Podcast is already 1 year old!!!
So Happy Birthday to me in that case :) and thank you so so much to everyone who has been and is listening!
For this birthday episode, I have decided not to talk about one very specific topic, but to share some of my learnings and decision making processes along the way along with a few very personal insights into my life.
Topics included are:
Tune in for the most personal episode I have ever recorded so...
Duration:00:24:56
Episode 40: 10 standard mistakes that internationals make when applying in Germany and how to fix them
2/2/2022
This is an Episode dedicated to all my listeners, who are planning to come to Germany from their home countries.
I'm exploring 10 of the most common mistakes that internationals make, but of course also give you different ideas for each of them about how to fix them.
The topics I cover include:
Tune in if you want to save yourself a lot of time and effort by avoiding these common mistakes from the beginning and please share this Episode with any friend or family member in the same...
Duration:00:27:58
Episode 39: Demystifying the Hidden Jobmarket
1/19/2022
What is this Hidden Jobmarket that everyone is talking about and how do I access it?
If you are also among those people, who has had enough of the mystery that is being created around this and just want to know the facts, this Episode ist for you!
Today you will find out:
But let me assure you: If you would like to successfully create your next job opportunity, you definitely need to tap into this Hidden Market full of possibilities!
In Episode 9 I already introduced a part of the...
Duration:00:19:51
Episode 38: How to plan for a successful year as an employee
1/5/2022
Has it ever happened to you that as an employee, you plan your pojects for the year, business events, budgets - but you completely forget to plan your own development or your pay rise?
And when months of the year have passed and you finally get round to planning and asking for them you hear lame excuses like:
Etc., etc.
Let me tell you: It has happened to me frequently!
Therefore, I dedicated this first Episode of the New Year to giving you the best strategies of how to plan for your...
Duration:00:21:31
Episode 37: Gratefulness - The key to happiness?
12/22/2021
I've been thinking for a while what to talk about in my Episode just before Christmas - and which other topic seems more obvious than gratefulness?
In some ways, it's become a hype in the past years, because everybody seems to be talking about it. But there are definitely worse hypes out there, than to focus on the good things in your life - or what do you think?
Therefore, in today's Epsiode you will find out why I personally consider being grateful for who you are and for what you have...
Duration:00:19:48
Episode 36: 3 easy steps to turn your initiative application into success
12/15/2021
Are you sick and tired of scrolling jobboards until you find something that matches?
If your answer is a clear YES: This episode is for you!
If you know what kind of job you would like to have, I consider it your personaly responsibility for your future you to just go out there and grab the chance.
In this Episode, you'll learn my 3 easy steps of how to make your initiative application or unsolicited application work.
I'll guide you through:
Enjoy the episode and please don't forget to...
Duration:00:22:35
Episode 35: Should I stop my jobsearch activities at the end of the year?
11/24/2021
So many rumours out there about jobsearching within the last weeks of the year. In several calls I heard that:
"Companies are not hiring anyway now, why should I even make an effort?"
In this quick and insightful Episode I'm providing you with lots of arguments, why now might actually even be the BEST time to continue jobsearching. Want to find out more?
Tune in!
If you want to polish up your jobsearch strategy, I would strongly recommend you to join my online Community...
Duration:00:10:28
Episode 34: 5 Reasons why rehearsing your interviews gives you a headstart
11/17/2021
Last weeks success story of my 15 year old cousin scoring a job offer in her first interview ever after we rehearsed for it together, hast prompted me to share my interview prep secrets with you today.
I strongly believe everyone can do amazingly well in interviews - if only you prepare and actually practise your introduction and answers to tricky questions ALOUD, preferably with somebody elso to listen and give you feedback.
In this Epsiode I am describing my exact steps of how I prepare...
Duration:00:20:28
Episode 33: Interviewing the interviewer - honest talk with Yadu & Sarah
10/27/2021
By popular demand, Yadu is back! And we've flipped the script on the traditional interview process, as listeners who heard Episode #28 might have seen coming - he's doing the interview this time!
For the first time in the history of The Empower to Grow Career Podcast, I am on the guest chair and answering a fun list of questions about me and the truths behind all my content creation.
You'll find the answers to weird and maybe controversial questions about recruitment in Germany, FAQ from...
Duration:00:39:45
Episode 32: 4 reasons why your CV really needs a profile summary
10/20/2021
In this really quick and crisp Epsiode, I will let you know exactly why I am convinced that every CV should contain a profile summary.
You will learn 4 reasons in what way this section that is also often called "About me" or "Personal information" will be of great benefit to you.
Of course I will also explain, which information this section should contain.
If you want to see some great examples of profile summaries and learn how to create an excellent CV, make sure to join my next free...
Duration:00:08:57
Episode 31: Relocating to Germany & Founding your own business - Interview with International HR Consultant, Founder & Podcaster Daniel Zinner
10/13/2021
Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, UK, Canada & Germany
My interview guest today has lived and worked in 8 countries and founded multiple companies. The most recent company that he co-founded, Noah Mobility GmbH, specialises in assisting internationals with their relocation to Germany.
This makes Daniel Zinner just the perfect interview guest to discuss relocating to Germany as well as founding your own company. Daniel is an International HR Consultant, Founder and Podcaster...
Duration:00:34:03
Episode 30: If the sky is the limit - what stops you? Looking at your limiting beliefs
10/6/2021
You can have the best jobsearch strategy, perfect application documents, a supportive network, prepare meticulously for interviews and still not succeed in creating your dream career. But why is that?
Have you already heard about limiting beliefs aka the stories you tell yourself and believe to be absolutely true? If you haven't, but keep asking yourself "Why am I not successful with what I am doing?" this is a worthwhile field to tap into.
If you are already aware of some of your beliefs...
Duration:00:21:08
Episode 29: Step by step guide to achieving your out of reach goals
9/29/2021
After the amazingly successful episode I did with Yadu last week, I felt the need to talk about something BIG today.
And what could be bigger than showing you a step by step process of how to achieve the goals that currently seem faaaar out of reach for you.
No matter if this is founding your own company, financial freedom, learning to skydive - the bigger, the better.
Based on my own story and experiences, I will show you:
If you enjoy content like this, let me know in a direct message...
Duration:00:20:30