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639 what hiring managers really want, asking for more 1:1s, pregnancy talk with your boss + more

Season 6

In today's episode, Shell and Annabelle answer some questions and tackle how to navigate some tricky workplace convos! The touch on:


👉🏻 the top qualities that hiring managers look for in candidates

👉 how to ask your boss for more 1:1 time

👉🏼 when should you talk to your boss about planning a pregnancy?

👉🏽 how to manage your productivity while working in a team

👉🏾 what are the expectations for managers around planning farewells?


Markus Buckingham - the importance of regular check ins: https://youtu.be/MjYSlfGdNVk?si=JLJa2xJvx0hIk4Cd


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