Love the non-judgmental career advice!

Every so often you get a gold nugget piece of advice to apply right away. That’s said, getting tired of all the ads - and staring to loose interest.

Far too many ads for such short episodes. I’ll be nodding along, getting into the conversation, on the verge of pulling out my notebook to take a few notes, and then my whole focus is broken by an interminable 5 minute ad break. Almost as frustratingly, the host includes absolutely zero graceful transition - she literally just turns down the volume of the conversation and turns UP her ads. There’s gotta be another strategy.

I know that ads are how Lauren gets paid, but I can’t listen to an episode while running because there are too many ads interruptions. In a 30 min show, there is easily 8-10 minutes of ads. It’s ridiculous and I am unsubscribing.

This show has been so helpful with general career advice—love that each episode format where the host, Lauren, digests specific topics into actionable steps and summaries. And great range of guests!

The best career and job searching advice ever! It’s strategic, tactical, engaging, and inspiring! I get so much out of this podcast. I use all the tips and tricks, and find the discussions relatable and authentic. Totally helps my mental health too!

Love Lauren and the guests she brings on!

This podcast has been so helpful as I work on furthering my career!

I learn so much every time I listen to Career Contessa! I love how actionable the advice is - its made for real life challenges and helps create realistic strategies to reach goals.

I’ve been listening to the podcast and utilizing the Career Contessa resources since I started my military retirement journey . Every episode and resource can be tailored for the veteran job search. I love the TLDR format of the podcasts and resources. Direct, to the point, and packs huge value. This is my go to resource and I always direct Veterans here as well.

I love this podcast. I’m making a career change after the Strikes in Hollywood derailed my 24 years in TV. This podcast (and the courses!!!) give me everything I need to know to jump back in. I’m empowered and less fearful, I have strategies and tools now, I’m not floundering around the web looking for advice. I go straight to Career Contessa now. Thank you for so much great info. PS…. My 14 year old son had a job interview, and I gave him the CC resume from your 24hour resume course I bought from you site. Even though he has no work experience, we were able to plug all his school activities in, used the skills section to highlight his strengths and all the tips I learned in the course helped him craft a really solid resume! During the interview the owner of the business said his was the best resume she had, even though other resumes had work experience, and that she was really impressed by his resume! Which got him the interview! That resume course is the real deal…plus the templates are so easy to plug in. I used one of freebies you sent out to ask him interview questions to prep him, and had him write down what he wanted to get across as per your advice, and he NAILED the interview! At 14 years old! That was yesterday so I had to write a review! I’ll update when he gets the job :) So glad I found this resource.

I love the tips given in this podcast. It’s not just common advice that you know you should do, but tips that I have never heard before. The job search process is so overwhelming, so I’m grateful for a podcast like this!

I am loving this podcast! Lauren and her guests share truly tangible tips and advice for navigating a space that can seem overwhelming at times.

I’m loving this podcast because Career Contessa speaks about the things we need to hear when we are thinking about the next step in a fulfilling and meaningful career. Practical and actionable steps that you can apply right away to move forward through the hard towards a career that you want to wake up for.

Career Contessa is changing lives with their tangible, helpful, and insightful advice that you really can’t find anywhere else. This podcast is truly an all-encompassing resource for women to land amazing jobs and pursue incredible careers.

Love that Lauren thinks of new ideas each show, to expand our ideas and knowledge!

I normally don’t leave ratings but I’ve been listening to this podcast for a year or so now and it is so helpful! There are practical tips to really help you in your everyday career. I would recommend this podcast to anyone and their Instagram is super helpful as well!!!

I’ve been listening to Career Contessa for a couple years now, and last year I decided to sign up for the ‘Asking for a Raise’ course after listening to the episode with David Buckmaster on salary negotiations (Mar 2022). It took me two attempts, but I’m proud to report that this year I negotiated a promotion with a 13% raise and 5% bonus! It is so helpful to have a guide for these discussions that often seem murky. I appreciate the wide variety of content in podcast episodes and types of guests. It is one of the most consistent podcasts in my feeds. Thank you Lauren!

I get the email newsletter and just started listening to the podcast which has been an very informative listen.

Lauren is an incredible interviewer from the questions she asks and the way she structures the conversations. Every episode you walk away with actionable tips and advice on a variety of career topics and the guests seem so personable and knowledgeable. The episodes are the perfect length and a great listen for my morning commute. Highly recommend!

I highly recommend for timely and actionable advice to advance your career! Have enjoyed every episode!

I’ve learned so much from each of these episodes, have applied a lot of takeaways to my current job situation. One of my favorite podcasts!

The podcasts have the rare balance of being both informative and fun. Highly recommend!

I get something out of each episode. Lauren is a great interviewer and keeps the audience engaged!

Found this informative and appreciate the factual, focused discussion! Thank you Career Contessa!

There’s a practical takeaway in every single episode. Love this free, accessible career coaching from engaging hosts and guests.

It was a delight to speak with Lauren about managing time. Thank you, Lauren, for making this podcast recording a happier hour for me! Cheers! - Cassie

I never heard of her before, but this was an awesome episode. I really enjoyed of her directness and I will definitely be able to use the advice she provided in my current position, and the job I will soon be moving into.

Of all the thought leadership in posturing in the work content world, this pod is a breath of fresh air!

Lots of practical advice in a digestible format.

I discovered the Career Contessa blog about 5 years back when I was in the thick of a career transition and have found value in all of the resources that the team puts together. I was not much of a podcast person until I started listening to the Career Contessa podcast. The episodes and guests continue to be relevant no matter where you are in your career journey. Thanks for sharing great content and I look forward to each new episode!

Lauren is such a warm interviewer and these conversations are so key to moving forward in your career, esp. when you’re in the thick of a career quandary. Highly recommend.

As a career counselor for many years, working with college students and working professionals, this is my go to podcast for relevant and current information on new hiring practices, networking, job searching, and landing that next career position. Thank you Lauren and the Career Contessa team! I look forward to your podcast each week and I am sharing this with my colleagues and students! Holly

This podcast has a ton of value and helps give guidance to many areas of growing. Very beneficial

I discovered Career Contessa on Instagram originally, and found the podcast several months ago while deciding whether or not to make a career move. I’ve found new and older episodes equally helpful and interesting. I share certain episodes that really resonate with friends and my employees.

Only area for improvement to me would be consider if a music bed is really needed or if it’s fighting with the interviewer’s answers. Overall love this podcast tho!

Whether you’re well established in your career, or just getting started, this is a must-listen podcast for you! Lauren does an incredible job of leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a career you love with leaders who’ve actually experienced success themselves. I learn something new every time I tune in!

This course was amazing! It resonated with me and gave me lots of practical real-life advice to build my confidence!! I love this podcast and Lauren McGoodwin is absolutely wonderful for starting this awesome podcast!! Stella Mezinis

This episode was exactly what I needed to recognize that my job was not a fit for me, and what to look for in my next search, and feeling validated in my feelings.

I wish I had a podcast like this to listen to earlier in my career! When I was in the everyday busy work in a male-dominated workplace, listening to stories and tips from other professional women would have helped me feel less isolated and find solutions to the problems I was facing as a woman (very different from the perspective from other men)! Thank you for this podcast and I wish you continue to expand your reach with these powerful conversations.Cheers!

I’ve been following Career contessa on social media and get the emails and all the content and info is so great. Lauren does a great job with this podcast with diving into conversations related to jobs, career development, resumes, etc. such a helpful platform with resources and connections.

Lauren provides such practical tips and no-fluff guest speakers. I always feed so positive and motivated after listening. Love this podcast!

Should this whole podcast be renamed to include that it’s focused on working moms, not working women as a whole? You’re leaving out almost 30% of women that don’t or CAN’T have children. Still women, still with all the micro aggressions, almost always still caregivers, not all mothers. What about caretaking aging parents?

This weeks was perfect. I thoughtfully quit my job from burn out and took December off to enjoy myself along with the holidays and now I’ve been listening to the podcast for tips since I’ve been in the job market again. I love it so much thank you for this. So many are helpful and encouraging.

I learned so much on the most recent episode about taking leave. I loved learning about disability insurance that you can draw upon when taking fmla.- insta- eatplaylove1

I am loving some of the more recent episodes and new new format! Keep it up

I love the Career Contessa IG and website! And when I learned of the podcast I binged listened to all the episodes. I loved the PM episode because I have been trying to learn how to break into the role and what to expect. LOVE. LOVE.

Lauren, host of The Career Contessa podcast, highlights all aspects of careers, growth and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

Lauren interviews great people that deliver great content. She is down to earth and very relatable. One of the things I like is that she often challenges people to take action. I highly recommend listening to The Femails. Thank you Lauren for all the great content you provide to your listeners!

I love that the episodes are condensed! The hosts have such a great talent for providing so much valuable advice into a manageable time!