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…

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

How Marion Landed a Promotion After Transitioning Careers

On this episode of Promoted, Marion shares her journey of rewriting her career—transitioning from years in retail to a mental health nonprofit — where she was recently promoted! Marion reflects on how she communicated her career change to employers, highlighting her agility, transferable skills, an…

How to Overcome Perfectionism

Damisi Fawole, a Merit America career coach, delves into how perfectionism is a real barrier to both your well-being and career success. Discover what perfectionism really is, why it can undermine your progress, and how to recognize perfectionist habits. From spotting patterns to taking steps forwa…