The Job Doctor - Tessa White

Life happens...This point was certainly driven home when my sons suicide attempt left him partially paralyzed a few months ago, and forever changed my relationship with him, my husband, family and work. Let me take you into my journey with Harvard psychologist and author Dr David Rosmarin on how to get through hard things at home and at work. Dr. David H. Rosmarin is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and founder of Center for Anxiety. He has authored several books including Thriving with Anxiety which releases October 17th. David shares 3 strategies to “thriving” during times of crisis. 1. Make sure your relationships at home are strong. 2. Reduce responsibilities at work. 3. Give up some level of control. To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

John graduated from college a year ago without doing an internship. He started contract work to get job experience, but the prestigious company he is working for can’t be listed as an employer (only his staffing agency). Should he quit his current job and look for another that will enhance his resume? How can he show his experience without listing the specific company? Tessa explains the importance of being results focused. She shares her #1 Career Commandment: Results Are Your Greatest Leverage To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Brett shares his experience with a challenging new manager, attempts he made to improve the situation, and how he ultimately knew it was time to leave. What makes a toxic work environment? How to handle differences in expectations with a manager? AND What lessons can be learned from having a negative leadership experience? How do you know when it’s time to go? Brett and Tessa also discuss the vital role of professional relationships in creating a successful career. Diagnosing the Toxic Situation: What did I expect? What did I observe? What are the consequences to me, to you, and to others? What can prevent this from happening again? Is that how you see it? Is there something that I’m missing or that I don’t understand? Or is that what you intended? To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Danny worked closely with the STO and CEO of her company for 8 months until she was abruptly demoted and let go with little to no explanation. She was released shortly before her equity vest date and received no severance or vacation payout. She suspects discrimination may be a factor. Can a company quietly let you go without proper cause? What rights do I have to pursue a claim against the company? Tessa explains the rights that companies have in regard to termination. She encourages Danny to meet with an attorney. Companies respond to risk and creating a claim presents risk. How do I avoid an “equity scam” in the future? To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Chance Allred, a.k.a. Mr. Maverick, is Tessa’s former coworker and the subject of the chapter, “Lies and Politics,” in her book. Tessa recounts lessons she learned from Chance and asks him to share more details regarding his effectiveness in creating employee satisfaction, building culture, and “going fast.” Read your environment. As an employee, find out what’s important to the stakeholders and align yourself with it. Then, you can go fast and achieve results the company will value. The key to employee retention is enhancing the employee experience. Connect the dots between what’s important to the industry and company and what’s important to the employee. Effective strategies include recognizing employees for their work (among their peers), and building culture through things like serving together, team lunches, and intentional meetings. 5 Things Employees Want: 1. Money 2. The ability to progress and grow 3. To feel like they are making a difference 4. To love their boss 5. To love their peers Advice for Leaders Gain influence Utilize your natural abilities to build relationships and set a vision. You can read all about Mr. Maverick in Tessa’s book, The Unspoken Truths for Career Success, in the chapter titled, “Lies About Politics.” To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Farrah finds herself as a new manager. Eager to do that job well and manage those under her successfully. She also wants those who are her direct reports to know their pathway up the ladder as well. 5 steps to becoming a better manager: Get to know your employees. Communicate effectively. Set clear expectations. Provide regular feedback. Be a leader, not just a manager.Here are some additional tips for becoming a better manager: Be adaptable and willing to change.Be patient and understanding.Be self-aware.Be open to feedback.Becoming a better manager takes time and effort, but it is worth it. By following these tips, you can improve your skills and become a more effective leader. To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Lyle is a lieutenant in the police force. He wants to be an innovator in the areas of policy and culture and is considering a pivot to HR. What are things to consider when moving from the public to the private sector? AND What is the best way to prepare for a role in HR? Tessa explores differences in the public and private sectors and where she feels Lyle can make the most impact. She also discusses the importance of finding a role and a company that utilizes his unique skill set and aligns with his values. To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Heidi works for a community health organization as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has noticed discrepancies in her pay and that of her colleagues and isn’t sure how to approach a pay negotiation with HR. How can I work with my manager to create a convincing proposal for a pay raise? Tessa explains how to create compelling visuals and highlight things that differentiate you from other employees. She also explains the best way to make your manager an ally in pay negotiations. To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Eileen is making a career change within the healthcare industry. She is beginning pay negotiations and wants to make sure she is asking the right questions. What questions should I ask during a pay negotiation? Is PTO something that can be negotiated? Tessa recommends choosing your top 3 things to negotiate. She provides multiple areas of negotiation to consider and questions to ask around each: GUIDELINES FOR NEGOTIATION Do your research.Be confident.Be prepared to walk away. Be flexible. Be professional.Negotiating a job offer can be daunting, but it's important to remember that you have the power to get what you want. To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Ben is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and has worked for the same company for 17 years. His manager makes political comments related to LGBTQ+ issues that make him uncomfortable. Previous conversations addressing this have been unsuccessful, and he doesn’t know what to do. What is the most effective way to address a manager who creates an unsupportive work environment by sharing political beliefs? Tessa shares why it’s best to confront the situation head-on instead of going to upper management. She explains how to use “magic phrases” to keep the conversation going and avoid either party feeling cornered: - Is that what you intended? - Do you see it differently? - Is there something I am missing or don’t understand? She also recommends being crystal clear in the conversation by explaining what you expect, what you’ve observed, and asking if this was intended. To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Sarah enjoys her job in ecommerce but feels that there is little room for growth. Her current pay is not on par with market value and she needs guidance in addressing this with management. If I’m already at the top of my pay range but my duties and responsibility have increased, how can I best approach a raise? Tessa provides scripts to use with your manager. She explores potential responses from management and how to counter each using a variety of tactics such as if-then statements and even counter-offers as a last resort. Should your resume be creative or strictly business? AND Should you include your “side hustle” on your resume? Tessa explains the most important parts of a resume: the value proposition, professional highlights, and your secret sauce. To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Hannah is struggling to communicate with her manager of 8 months and recently received negative feedback in a performance review. She is confused and unsure of how to improve the situation. How can I build a trusting relationship with my manager? AND Should I go to HER manager for help with the situation? 1) Remove tension in the relationship by working on the negative feedback provided. Check in with your manager for input on how things are progressing. If your manager is struggling to provide specifics, use a scale and ask what it would take to get to a 10. 2) Set clear objectives and encourage discussion. Meet every 2 weeks to discuss priorities and to get the manager’s input. 3) Develop advocates in other departments. To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Jeremy worked in SEO for 8 years before he moved into ecommerce and realized it wasn’t a good fit. He is currently unemployed and having a hard time breaking into the field of product management. How do you transition from one career to another? What is the best way to format a resume that lacks job experience for the job you are applying for? Tessa shares tips on gig work, using courses and certifications to convey skills, and optimizing a resume. To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Richie recently left the corporate world to work for himself and is experiencing the benefits and challenges that it entails. If the grind of self-employment is too much in later years, how do you tolerate working for someone else after working for yourself? How can you tell if a prospective employer is a good fit for you culturally? How long should you stay in a role that makes you uncomfortable? Tessa explains how fractional employment can be the perfect option for those looking for something that lies between corporate and self-employment. She also discusses the types of work environments that suit project oriented employees. What is fractional employment? Fractional employment is a type of employment in which an employee works part-time for several different employers during the week. This type of employment is becoming increasingly popular, as it allows employees to have more flexibility and control over their work hours. Fractional employees typically work for a set number of hours per week, and they may be able to choose which days and times they work. This type of employment can be a good option for people who want to work from home, or who want to have more time for other commitments, such as family or education. To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Corey has experienced a string of layoffs while working in social media and marketing. He believes that this is affecting his ability to land a job. How can you build a strong resume despite layoffs and frequent job changes? Tessa helps Corey to create a different kind of resume. 1. Get clear on the job you want. 2. Instead of building the resume chronologically, focus on a role you performed and results you achieved. Then, include the different companies you’ve performed that role for. 3. List your 4 greatest strengths. Everything on your resume should be a proof point for these 4 things. 4. Gather LinkedIn style recommendations. 5. Utilize ChatGPT. To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Tyler has been self-employed for the last 10 years and is trying to move into cyber security. He has a background in IT and a certificate in cyber security but is having a hard time landing a position and doesn’t know why. Why am I being overlooked for jobs? What changes can I make to my resume? Tessa examines Tyler’s resume and provides suggestions for enhancing his strengths and finding his value proposition. 1. What problem can you solve for the company? Once you have identified this problem, list 3 “professional highlights” that support your ability to solve it. “I am the person you’d hire if your company is trying to _________.” 2. What would people say you’re known for? List 3 things. 3. What company would be optimal for you? To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Austin Hankwitz Tessa hosts personal finance and investing expert, Austin Hankwitz. They discuss a variety of topics involving career and finance. Tessa shares expertise on resume writing, layoffs, the best career fields to work in, finding your superpower, and recession proofing your career. Austin explains the most common financial mistakes people make, paying off debts, investing, and how to save money. Austin has been featured on Bloomberg, Business Insider, CNBC, and the NY Times. Find out more about Austin at https://stan.store/austinhankwitz or visit Rate of Return. To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Raevin moved to Minnesota for a high-level job in communications and media. She finds herself struggling to fulfill her duties and after meeting with management, she still isn’t sure what to do next. What options are available when considering transitioning out of a company? How can you work with management to make it work? OR How can you use leverage to land on your feet and create a win-win situation with your company? Tessa helps her analyze her situation and provides options, The Unspoken Truths for Career Success by Tessa White Reference: “Chapter 13: Lies about Leverage” “Conclusion: Should I Stay or Should I Go” To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Merit is a freelance artist working in murals and other mediums. She is also a new mother and is trying to find a work-life balance while still pursuing her career and appealing to potential clients. How do you achieve work-life balance with a toddler? How much is too much when bringing your child into your professional life? What is the best avenue to approach potential clients, and what angle is most effective? AND What level of authenticity or vulnerability on social media is most attractive to potential clients? To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"

Join in a business student's first career job pay negotiation journey. Seth is still in college but is considering moving for a job opportunity instead of completing his degree. Do I have the ability to negotiate pay and benefits when this is my first job? AND How do I account for cost of living and inflation? To be a guest on The JOB Doctor Click Here Order Tessa's Book "The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work"