The Journey Forward: Recent Episodes

A Top Career

Live and unscripted from the D.C. Metro, this 24 part series chronicles a career counselor's personal journey toward re-employment after being downsized. These short podcast recordings are between 2 and 12 minutes long - and packed with job tips. Follow Edythe Richards as she discusses being out of work and shares her professional career advice with you.

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David provides a final summary and career update.

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Edythe reviews the factors that led to being offered two high quality positions.

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Job Offers and decision making tips based on Myers-Briggs preferences.

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Being optimistic AND realistic after an interview - and when truth is stranger than fiction.

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Knowing your rights as an employee - and saying goodbye.

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Having an organized network, being prepared and working on your weaknesses - with Interview Tips

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Edythe shares tips as she prepares for an upcoming job interview.

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Overcoming obstacles and how sometimes the process is more important than the goal.

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5 Interview tips to apply to your job search.

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Do research before investing time and money into any educational program or credential.

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A practical look at the job search and creating a "career inventory".

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How good relationships, optimism, and being a good person can pay off.

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How to use setbacks as tools to build self-awareness.

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Recovering from being laid off with advice for both proactive and reactive job seekers.

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Knowing legal rights and seeking out assistance from professionals and other job seekers.

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Edythe encourages job seekers to be proactive, but go at their own pace.

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Edythe discusses her interview and shares tips for interviewing and negotiating job offers.

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Edythe talks about the client who inspired her the most.

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Tangible things to prepare for networking and interviewing.

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The importance of overcoming negative feelings before embarking on a job search.

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How personal and professional relationships can propel you forward.

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Edythe advocates getting out - moving and connecting with others.

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How to "let go of the salt" and take care of your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

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Edythe talks about the raw reality of losing her job unexpectedly.

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David provides a quick introduction to the show.