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Work Related Podcast Episode 21 ”How to Start Consulting on the Side” from 2023-06-08T16:12:54
What are the steps to starting a consulting business alongside your current job, or job search? In Episode 21 of the Work Related Podcast, Liz lays it out.
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Work Related Podcast Episode 20: Interview with Akua Asare from 2023-06-01T10:13
In Episode 20 of the Work Related Podcast, Liz interviews founder, leader and coach Akua Asare in a conversation about finding your path, managing your career and empowering yourself and others....
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Work Related Podcast Episode 19 ”Ten Clues to a Company’s Culture” from 2023-05-24T09:01:55
In Episode 19 of the Work Related Podcast, Liz lays out ten clues that will let you know what the job and the people will be like, BEFORE you take the job.
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Work Related Podcast Episode 18 ”How to Grow Your Credibility and Visibility at Work” from 2023-05-11T11:48:01
In Episode 18 Liz explains how to grow your credibility and visibility at work, and why it's a great thing to do!
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Work Related Podcast Episode 17 ”How to Motivate Your Team” from 2023-05-04T09:42:52
In Episode 17 of the Work Related Podcast, Liz explains how to motivate your team - and why it's easier than you think!
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Work Related Podcast Episode 16 ”How to Talk about Yourself: The Personal Branding Episode” from 2023-04-27T14:58:08
In this episode of the Work Related Podcast, Liz explains why so many people hate the idea of personal branding and shares a new frame for thinking about the question, "What do I want to say abo...
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Work Related Podcast Episode 15 ”Answers To Annoying Interview Questions” from 2023-04-13T09:33:30
In Episode 15 Liz tells you how to answer the trickiest and most annoying interview questions - and explains why they're awful questions to ask a candidate (PLUS what to do instead)!<...
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Work Related Podcast Episode 14 ”The Truth about Performance Reviews” from 2023-04-06T16:04:35
In Episode 14, Liz lays out the pros and cons of performance reviews, how the performance review process could get a lot better and how to rock your own performance review!
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Work Related Podcast Episode 13 ”How to Get a Job” from 2023-03-30T10:20:10
In this episode of the Work Related Podcast Liz lays out how to get a job!
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Work Related Podcast Episode 12 ”How I Walked Off the Job” from 2023-03-23T14:04:51
In this week's episode, Liz recalls how she walked off a horrible job one time and grew her flame in the process - and talks about why annual performance reviews are still a thing, even though a...
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Work-Related Podcast Episode 11 ”How do I deal with a jealous coworker?” from 2023-03-16T08:29:31
In Episode Eleven of the Work Related Podcast Liz tackles these questions:
1) How do I deal with a jealous coworker?
2) Should I stay at the job I don't love, or go?
3) I do...
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Work-Related Podcast Episode 10 ”How Do I Negotiate A 10% Raise?” from 2023-03-09T14:56:01
In Episode Ten of the Work Related Podcast, Liz covers these topics:
1) How to negotiate a ten percent pay increase
2) I'm leaving my job in October - when should I tell my manager...
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Work-Related Podcast Episode 9 ”Why Isn’t My Resume Working?” from 2023-03-02T10:32:15
In this episode Liz talks about: 1) The critical test your resume needs to pass 2) Will a living room in the office get people back to work? 3) Are exit interviews worth it? 4) They raised the s...
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Work-Related Podcast Episode 8 ”How do I tell stories in my resume?” from 2023-02-23T17:18:18
In this episode, Liz explains why storytelling is so important to your career and how to use stories in your resume, LinkedIn profile and on job interviews. She also answers the question, "What ...
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Work-Related Podcast Episode 7 ”Ten Reasons to Reject a Counteroffer” from 2023-02-16T13:50:40
In this episode,
- Liz lays out the ten reasons to reject a counteroffer
- Answers a listener's question about when a manager's well-meaning desire to help a team member crosses... Listen
Work-Related Podcast Episode Six ”Is Remote Work Bad for Your Career?” from 2023-02-09T16:33:06
In Episode Six of the Work Related Podcast, Liz tackles these topics:
- Is remote work bad for your career?
- 5 simple ways to improve a company's culture
- What is wage ... Listen
Work-Related Podcast Episode 5 ”Do You See Any Reason NOT to Hire Me?” from 2023-02-02T14:13:05
In Episode Five of the Work Related Podcast, Liz talks about:
1) Should I ask a hiring manager at the end of an interview, "Do you see any reason NOT to hire me?"
2) What are some ...
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Work-Related Podcast Episode 4: ”Should I Stay or Should I Go?” from 2023-01-26T14:50:40
In Episode Four of the Work Related Podcast, Liz answers the question, "Should I keep my current job, or get a new one?" and tackles these topics:
1) How do I prepare for my performance r...
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Work-Related Podcast Episode Three ”How Do I Talk About Myself In My Resume Without Bragging?” from 2023-01-12T12:20:57
In Episode Three, Liz talks about the line between personal branding and bragging; why New Year's resolutions aren't helpful, and what to do instead; announces the new Human Workplace Career Coa...
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Work-Related Podcast Episode Two: ”How do I answer the job interview question ’what’s your greatest weakness?”’ from 2023-01-05T11:55:08
In this episode of the Work Related Podcast Liz explains how to get altitude on your life and career, how to answer tricky job interview questions, how to step into an empowered mindset in 2023 ...
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Work-Related Podcast Episode One from 2022-12-28T15:11:26
In Episode One of her new podcast Work Related, Liz talks about why a job interview is NOT a business conversation; the problem with team-building activities; how to stop worrying about your per...
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The Truth About Work Podcast Episode 55 "How do I get more control over my work schedule?'" from 2021-04-16T22:11:05
In Episode 55, Liz tells the truth about employment contracts and answers questions:
1) Can someone hired in after me get a higher salary for the same job? 2) What is "competition for talent... Listen
The Truth About Work Podcast Episode 54 "What should I do about a boss who monitors my LinkedIn activity?" from 2021-03-18T18:26:35
In Episode 54, Liz tells the truth about the most common resume mistake and answers questions:
1) What should I do about a boss who monitors my LinkedIn activity? 2) How do I customize my ... Listen
The Truth About Work Podcast Episode 53 "How will I know when it's time to change jobs?'" from 2021-02-25T10:06:14
In Episode 53, Liz tells the truth about the interview question "Why do you want to work here?" and answers questions:
1) Should a new manager give their new team a strengths assessment? 2)... Listen
The Truth About Work Podcast Episode 52 "Can employees collaborate when they're working from home?" from 2021-02-16T16:35:41
In Episode 52, Liz tells the truth about why job ads often don't include salary ranges and answers questions;
1) Is "Do you see any reason not to hire me?" a good question to ask at a job ... Listen
The Truth About Work Podcast Episode 51 "How do I convince my boss that employees who quit aren't traitors?'" from 2021-02-02T18:35:39
In Episode 51, Liz tells the truth about references from former bosses and answers questions:
1) How do I convince my boss that employees who quit aren't traitors? 2) Why do people leave job... Listen
The Truth About Work Podcast Episode 50 "How can I learn to launch my own consulting business?" from 2021-01-27T16:57:14
In Episode 50, Liz tells the truth about working while sick and discusses:
1) What are President Joe Biden's plans for helping working people? 2) What if my place of employment isn'... Listen
The Truth About Work Podcast Episode 49 "How do I get recruiters to notice me?'" from 2021-01-14T21:14:55
In Episode 49, Liz tells the truth about the minimum wage and answers questions:
1) How do I get recruiters to notice me? 2) How do I move from retail/restaurants into an office job? 3) What... Listen
The Truth About Work Podcast Episode 48 "How do I grow my entrepreneurial skills?'" from 2021-01-07T11:51:13
In Episode 48, Liz tells the truth about contract gigs and answers questions:
1) How do I grow my entrepreneurial skills? 2) Any tips for setting up an employee recognition program?3) H...
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The Truth About Work Podcast Episode 47 "Should I start consulting alongside my day job?'" from 2020-12-27T16:17:21
In Episode 47, Liz tells the truth about new year's resolutions and answers questions:
1) Should I tell my boss that recruiters keep calling me about other jobs? 2) How do I tell a Dragon-... Listen
The Truth About Work Podcast Episode 46 "How should I brand myself on LinkedIn?'" from 2020-12-21T11:38:35
In Episode 46, Liz tells the truth about hourly vs. salaried jobs and answers questions:
1) My company has changed its name numerous times. How do I reflect this in my resume? 2) What can I ... Listen
The Truth About Work Podcast Episode 45 "How do I create a career vision?'" from 2020-12-14T18:17:28
In Episode 45, Liz tells the truth about new year's resolutions and answers questions:
1) How do I create a career vision? 2) How to develop a 30-60-90 day plan? 3) What has replaced the cor... Listen
The Truth About Work Podcast Episode 44 "Is 360-degree feedback effective?'" from 2020-12-10T17:46:18
In Episode 44, Liz tells the truth about pre-employment tests and covers these topics:
1) Why shouldn't I ask candidates what they were doing during their employment gaps? 2) Why is trust-... Listen
The Truth About Work Podcast Episode 43 "What's the best way to drop out of a recruiting pipeline?'" from 2020-12-03T15:30:08
In Episode 43, Liz and Michael tell the truth about the office football pool and holiday fundraising, and answer questions:
1) What's the best way to drop out of a recruiting pipeline? 2) Wh... Listen
The Truth About Work Podcast Episode 42 "What are the new rules for working from home?'" from 2020-11-30T17:56:11
In Episode 42, Liz tells the truth about the question "What have you been doing since your last job?" and answers questions:
1) What are the new rules for working from home? 2) My boss takes... Listen
The Truth About Work Podcast Episode 41 "How do I answer 'How do we know you'll stay in the job?'" from 2020-11-22T16:23:12
In Episode 41, Liz tells the truth about forced arbitration and answers questions:
1) How do I answer "How do we know you'll stay in the job?" 2) What's the best way to handle a "hot" candid... Listen
The Truth About Work Episode 40 "Are my job ads driving talented candidates away?" from 2020-11-13T15:57:54
In Episode 40, Liz tells the truth about performance reviews and answers questions:
1) It's still legal in over half of US states to ask candidates for their salary history. How do I say "No... Listen
Truth About Work Podcast Episode 39 - "What do I do if I'm job hunting, but also expecting a bonus in January?" from 2020-11-11T14:23:25
In Episode 39, Liz tells the truth about employment gaps and answers questions:
- What do I do if I'm job hunting, but also expecting a bonus in January? - How do I set boundaries around my ... Listen
Truth About Work Podcast Episode 38 - "Should I share my long-term career problems with my boss?" from 2020-11-07T16:28:56
In Episode 38, Liz tells the truth about job security and answers questions:
1) Is it bad to schedule a candidate's interview because the manager decides to hire the first candidate they met... Listen
Truth About Work Podcast Episode 37 - "Why is lying on your resume a huge deal but lying in a job ad isn't even a thing?" from 2020-10-27T14:17:15
In Episode 37, Liz tells the truth about why your manager can't recommend you for your next job and answers these questions:
1) Why is lying on your resume a huge deal but lying in a job ad ... Listen
Truth About Work Podcast Episode 36 - "Is it ever appropriate in the business world to ghost someone?" from 2020-10-19T20:10:12
In Episode 36, Liz tells the truth about following your dreams and answers these questions:
1) Is it ever appropriate in the business world to ghost someone? 2) What is the Reactionometer an... Listen
Truth About Work Podcast Episode 35 - "Between work and life, does work come first?" from 2020-10-12T18:10:34
In Episode 35, Liz tells the truth about questions job seekers are afraid to ask, and answers these questions:
1) My back-to-work date isn't set but I have health issues; should I start job ... Listen
Truth About Work Podcast Episode 34 - "What can I say or do in the interview to make sure they don't ghost me?" from 2020-10-06T14:06:04
In Episode 34, Liz tells the truth about whether to tell your boss their management style isn't working, and answers these questions:
1) What can I say or do in the interview to make sure ... Listen
Truth About Work Podcast Episode 33 - "How do I ask my boss for a bigger-than-average pay raise?" from 2020-09-29T10:44:24
In Episode 33, Liz tells the truth about leadership training and answers these questions:
1) What does it mean when the recruiter says "You're a Stretch Candidate?" 2) You say we shouldn't... Listen
Truth About Work Podcast Episode 32 - "How do I negotiate a job offer?" from 2020-09-27T15:12:20
In Episode 32 Liz tells the truth about how to tolerate a toxic workplace when you have to, and answers these questions: 1) What should go into my online portfolio? 2) How do I answer "Will you c...
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Truth About Work Podcast Episode 31 - "Which resume format is best?" from 2020-09-22T10:57:35
In Episode 31, Liz tells the truth about Cattle Call Interviews and answers these questions:
1) Which resume format (functional or chronological) is best? 2) Why do Pain Letters work? 3) I... Listen
Truth About Work Podcast Episode 30 - "The Truth about Employee Engagement" from 2020-09-16T16:44:55
In Episode 30, Liz tells the truth about Employee Engagement, explains how to quit your job without giving notice (and why that is sometimes necessary) and lists the ten things you need in your ...
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Truth About Work Podcast Episode 29 - "My awful ex-boss wants to be friends now" from 2020-09-04T20:50:41
In Episode 29, Liz answers questions:
1) My awful ex-boss wants to be friends now - what should I do? 2) How do I make the case to my CEO that performance reviews are outdated and a was... Listen
Truth About Work Podcast Episode 28 -The Truth About Emotional Intelligence from 2020-09-03T23:32:10
In Episode 28, Liz covers:
- The truth about emotional intelligence - Why you SHOULDN'T work for free - and how to deal with it when somebody asks you to! Listen
Truth About Work Podcast Episode 27 - "What steps can I take now to get a good pay raise in December?" from 2020-08-25T16:29:24
In Episode 27, Liz tackles these questions:
1) What steps can I take now to get a good pay raise in December? 2) How do I explain to a prospective employer why I got fired from my last job... Listen
Truth About Work Podcast Episode 26 - "How do I help a job-seeking friend who ignores my job search advice?" from 2020-08-20T16:19:54
In episode 26, Liz answers the questions:
1) How do I help a job-seeking friend who ignores my job search advice? 2) How do I find my voice, step into thought leadership & make money from ... Listen
Truth About Work Podcast Episode 25 - "How do I tell someone I won't refer them for a job?" from 2020-08-18T16:52:22
In Episode 25 of The Truth about Work Podcast, Liz answers the questions:
- How do I tell someone I won't refer them for a job?
- What are the best criteria for employee perfor... Listen
Truth About Work Podcast Episode 24 - "How should I approach a job that's a big step down from what I was doing before?" from 2020-08-16T20:06:55
In Episode 24, Liz explains why we all tend to undervalue our skills and experience; shares advice for staying awake in your career (and keep an eye on the talent market) when you aren't job-hun...
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Truth About Work Podcast Episode 23 - "How do I answer the interview question 'What's your greatest strength?'"" from 2020-08-05T09:19:30
In Episode 23 Liz advises a job seeker who's just been asked to interview again for a job they didn't get five months ago; talks about going back to work during COVID-19; advises a manager who want...
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Truth About Work Podcast Episode 22 - "What's your greatest weakness?" from 2020-07-30T13:22:21
In Episode 22, Liz talks about your relationship with your boss, how Employment at Will is bad for business and the interview question, "What's your greatest weakness?"
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Truth About Work Podcast Episode 21 - "Should I tell my boss not to hire my toxic ex-coworker?" from 2020-07-22T09:12:43
In Episode 21, Liz answers the question "Should I tell my boss not to hire my toxic ex-coworker?" and explains how to answer the question "What do you do?" when you're in reinvention - and teaches ...
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Truth About Work Podcast Episode 20 - "Employment vs Entrepreneurship" from 2020-07-18T10:07:24
In Episode Twenty, Liz explains why an interviewer might invite you to an interview but then accuse you of embellishing your resume; explains the difference between trust-based leadership and fe...
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Truth About Work Podcast Episode 19 - "How can HR people support employees working from home?" from 2020-07-16T09:11:01
In Episode Nineteen, Liz talks about unemployment comp & what's wrong with cover letters & answers listener questions:
- How much do bonus plan details matter in a job offer?
- How...
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Truth About Work Podcast Episode 18 - "When is the right time to bring up the salary topic in a job interview?" from 2020-07-10T09:42:42
In Episode 18, Liz tells the truth about "authenticity" at work and makes the case against performance review; she also answers listeners' questions: 1) Should I 'overpraise' myself in my perfor...
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Truth About Work Podcast Episode 17 - "What's the best kind of story to tell in my resume?" from 2020-07-07T13:44:17
In Episode 17, Liz talks about pre-employment personality tests and why she's not a fan, and answers the question "What's the best kind of story to tell in my resume?" and the question, "If most...
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Truth About Work Podcast Episode 16 - "How do I keep an employee happy if I can't promote them?" from 2020-07-03T11:53:04
In Episode Sixteen, Liz explains how to fix what's broken in the recruiting process and how to shift your mindset about recruiting or being recruited. She answers the question, "How do I keep an em...
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Truth About Work Podcast Episode 15 "Why Your Job Doesn't Define You" from 2020-06-30T12:13:08
In Episode Fifteen, Liz talks about why your job doesn't define you (even if you love it), what to do when your passion is outside your work and more - and reads her story "Five Signs You're Suc...
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Truth About Work Podcast Episode 14 "Should I tell the CEO his recruiter is rude and unprofessional?" from 2020-06-26T13:19:41
In Episode Fourteen, Liz demonstrates how to convey your work experience through storytelling, answers the question "Should I tell the CEO his recruiter is rude and unprofessional?" and shares a...
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Truth About Work Podcast Episode 13 - "How do I follow up after a job interview?" from 2020-06-24T13:56:55
In Episode Thirteen, Liz answers listeners' questions:
1) How do I follow up after a job interview? 2) My boss never trained me and now I'm making mistakes 3) Should I tell my coworkers ho... Listen
Truth About Work Podcast Episode 12 - "Why Many Resumes Fail" from 2020-06-23T18:17:44
In Episode 12, Liz explains how (and why!) to tell stories in your resume and on job interviews, and why many resumes fail.
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Truth About Work Podcast Episode Eleven from 2020-06-18T09:08:42
In Episode Eleven Liz talks about reinvention and career change in the COVID-19 era, teaches you how to get altitude on your path so far (and answer the question "What do I want?"), and explains...
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Truth About Work Podcast Episode Ten from 2020-06-04T15:14:18
In Episode Ten Liz talks about the impact of the protests and COVID-19 on the workplace, how widespread work from home will change us, ten ways to grow your flame at work (WFH edition) and the q...
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Truth About Work Podcast Episode Nine from 2020-06-02T19:44:02
In Episode Nine, Liz talks about protests in the US, the bursting of the long-term-employment bubble and going forward vs. going back - and answers listener questions: 1) What if the company recr...
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Truth About Work Podcast Episode Eight from 2020-05-26T19:40:41
In Episode Eight, Liz talks about Facebook's Fail and answers listener questions: Do I have to take a lower salary because I don't have industry experience? How do I cultivate an 'entrepreneurial m...
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Truth About Work Podcast With Liz Ryan Episode 7 from 2020-05-21T13:38:50
The Truth About Work Podcast, Episode Seven: In Episode 7 Liz talks about the professional and personal a-Ha!s coming out of the COVID-19 crisis and answers listener questions:
Should I t...
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Truth About Work Podcast With Liz Ryan Episode 6 from 2020-05-11T13:30:34
Liz discusses work during COVID-19, and beyond; and answers reader questions about how to help laid-off team members, and the difference between getting laid off and getting furloughed.
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Truth About Work w Liz Ryan #5 - "Is it rude to end a job interview early -- and how do I end it?" from 2019-06-12T10:40:23
In this episode, Liz answers the question "Is it rude to end a job interview early -- and how do I end it?"
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Truth About Work w Liz Ryan #4 - Making The Workplace More Human! from 2019-05-08T09:23:34
In Episode 4, we talk about how the workplace can be made more human - for employees, and employers!
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Truth About Work w Liz Ryan #3 - "What's Your Greatest Weakness?" from 2019-05-01T21:10:48
In episode three, we talk about - What job seekers need to know about working with recruiters; Should I tell employers I just started a job but I'm ready to quit?; Why good interviewers never as...
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The Truth About Work Podcast with Liz Ryan! Episode 2 from 2019-04-22T13:38:38
In Episode Two Liz tackles “Should I take a supervisory job over my current coworkers?” and runs down her list of the WORST 8 HR practices!
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The Truth About Work Podcast with Liz Ryan! Episode 1 from 2019-04-16T23:07:07
Here is Episode One of The Truth about Work Podcast with Liz Ryan. In this episode Liz talks about how to answer a common (and annoying) interview question and how to minimize the effects of “jo...
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