115. Career Advice that People Aren't Saying Out Loud: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Google, Accenture, Wharton, and More

The Smart Girl’s Guide returns, and this week, Alexis delves into her early career tips! Whether you’ve just graduated, looking to make a pivot, or simply want to refresh your professional life, this episode is chock full of helpful career advice!Show Notes1:22 Let’s talk career!3:02 10 tips for each stage of your career3:30 #1 Know what you want5:15 Recognizing/understanding your personal agency5:52 Reframe your career goals – understanding when it’s time to pivot6:05 What are your longterm goals?6:56 Knowing when it’s time to leave7:15 Be clear with your intentions!8:14 #2 Do what is right for you11:36 #3 Use a brag book + keep track of everything13:23 Importance of checking in with yourself 15:46 #4 How to respond to negative feedback professionally15:58 #5 Be authentic, not annoying17:46 #6 Act on curiosity18:40 #7 Search for knowledge everywhere20:18 #8 Be professional + #9 Invest in yourself25:04 #10 Importance of doing the work and developing your personal brand26:44 Approach everything with curiosity27:24 Stop making excuses and own your actions27:44 Watch your social media!Career resources for updating your resume & looking for careers:1. https://www.wonsulting.com/resumai2. https://resumeworded.com/3. https://www.rezi.ai/4. https://simplify.jobs/5. https://www.tealhq.com/6. https://secta.ai/7. https://www.rampedcareers.com/8. https://www.careerflow.ai/9. Kickresume: https://bit.ly/3kCHFwo10. https://usemassive.com/11. https://www.tryitonai.com/12. https://www.loopcv.pro/13. https://www.hiration.com/14. https://www.biginterview.com/15. Wave.ai: https://bit.ly/3WSig08Too Collective WebsiteToo Collective Affirmation TextsFollow Too Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=enFollow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Alexis on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=enSubscribe to Alexis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toocollective.substack.com/subscribe