Promoted
Promoted
Playlist by PromotedPromoted is a podcast about how to leave low-wage work for good, produced by Merit America, a national workforce development nonprofit that creates fast, flexible pathways to family-sustaining career…Follow the podcast:
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The BAR Method: A Foolproof Way to Nail Every Interview
In this episode of Promoted, Merit America coach Rob Kairuz shares an easier way to prepare for interviews: the BAR method. He breaks down the BAR method (Background, Action, Result) and shares some examples so that you can tell your real stories clearly instead of reciting a memorized script (bec…
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From Ghosting to Getting the Offer: How Welen Landed His Next Role
In this episode of Promoted, Welen Wang shares his journey from 10 years in Supply Chain Logistics to starting a new career. Welen opens up about the challenges of navigating hundreds of job applications, facing rejection, and rebuilding his confidence after years away from interviews. He discusses…
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How to Create a Career Plan
In this episode of Promoted, Merit America career coach Maria Villalobos explains why having a clear career plan matters in today’s fast-changing job market. She breaks down what a career plan is, how to define what you want, research your path, and map out the steps toward a job and future you fee…
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How to Answer the ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ Question
On this episode of Promoted, Merit America career coach Anne-Marcelle Kouame breaks down how to master the interview question that sets the tone for everything: “Tell me about yourself.” She explains why the first few minutes matter, how to craft a compelling present-past-future answer, and how to …
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How Sadie Used Creativity and Passion To Fuel Her Career Transition
On this episode of Promoted, Merit America alum Sadie Cassidy talks to her former Merit America career coach, Anne-Marcelle Kouame, about how she was able to recognize and communicate her transferable skills in her job search. Sadie opens up about how she discovered strengths she hadn’t recognized …
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How to Build your Career Confidence
Joey Ratcliff, a Merit America career coach, takes you through how building confidence is key to breaking out of low-wage work and creating the career you want in this episode of Promoted. Learn why confidence isn’t always “faking it till you make it,” but about connecting with your story, practici…
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How Toneise Built A Career Outside the Traditional 9 to 5
On this episode of Promoted, Toneise talks about building a career different from the traditional 9 to 5 job – transitioning from being a senior Store Manager to a User Tester, working as a Program Advisor for kids, and launching her boutique. She reflects on navigating big moves, translating her h…
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How to Advocate For Yourself In Your Job Search
In this episode of Promoted, Bekah Thompson, a Merit America career coach, talks about how to advocate for yourself in your job search. Bekah shares how to recognize your worth, communicate it with confidence in interviews, networking, and salary discussions, and frame areas of growth as strengths.…
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How Pamellah Rebuilt her Career After Starting Over
On this episode of Promoted, Pamellah shares her journey of navigating a new country, learning a new language and culture, and finding her way into the job market. She talks to her former Merit America Career Coach, Bekah Thompson, about the challenges of starting over, her process of building conf…
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How to tell your story in the age of AI
Tanesha Washington, a Merit America career coach, explores how AI is shaping today’s job search and what it means for telling your story effectively. Learn the pros and cons of using AI tools, how they can refine your materials and highlight your strengths, and where they risk making your story sou…
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