💼 Job Secrets: What Your Employer Isn't Telling YOU with Shannon Bowen, the Salary Whisperer

1. Make your work visible - don't assume people notice your contributions

2. Post about professional accomplishments on LinkedIn to build your reputation

5. Activate and Warm Your Network

1. Engage with connections regularly before you need their help

2. Join professional organizations in your field for extended networking

3. Tell everyone when you're job searching, including people outside your industry

4. Remember there's no shame in job loss - people want to help

Guest Info

Shannon Bowen is a career advancement coach + salary whisperer who coaches professionals on how to ace their job search and step into a higher salary band. She is also a nonprofit executive leader, fundraiser, and job search expert. Currently, she is the Chief Advancement Officer for Pacific Northwest Research Institute, is the Co-President for AFP Advancement Northwest Board of Directors, and is the CEO of Monsoon Leadership, which trains nonprofit professionals how to land their dream job and get paid what they deserve. Shannon also teaches ballroom dance, DIY designs her house, cooks gourmet meals, and plans her next foodie vacay.

 

⏰ EPISODE BREAKDOWN

1. [00:03:00] the current job market and employer dishonesty

2. [00:09:00] Strategies for protecting your current position through self-self-promotion

3. [00:14:00] Create a compelling LinkedIn profile that tells your unique story

4. [00:22:00] negotiate your salary from your very first job

📚 Resources Mentioned

1. Monsoon Leadership (Shannon's career coaching business)

2. Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment

3. Dependable Strengths Articulation Process from University of Washington

4. Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)

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