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Listen "💼 Job Secrets: What Your Employer Isn't Telling YOU with Shannon Bowen, the Salary Whisperer"
Episode Synopsis
How do you navigate a strange job market where positions are being pulled mid-interview process? It's frustrating to say the least. In this episode of The Money Healing Club Podcast, Shannon, a fundraising professional turned career coach, shares insider perspectives on employer behaviors during hiring, strategies for protecting your current position, and techniques for effective salary negotiation.
💬 "Everybody, you should be making more money and you're worth more. That's my last note. Rachel will teach you how to keep it. I'll tell you how to make it." - Shannon Bowen
5-Point Checklist for Job Seekers (Based on Shannon's Advice)
1. Update Your Professional Presence
Refresh your LinkedIn profile with a compelling headline and "About" section
Request recommendations from managers, peers, and people you've mentored
Document your achievements with specific data points and metrics
Tell your unique story - what approach or "secret sauce" do you bring everywhere?
text your friends to ask: what 5 adjectives describe me? Pepper them into your resume and/or cover letter!
2. Prepare for Salary Negotiations
Research market rates for your position and skills
Practice saying your desired salary out loud until comfortable (Don't burp your salary requirement)
Remember: negotiation is a normal conversation, not a confrontation
3. Apply Strategically
Don't self-select out of positions you don't meet 100% of requirements for
Understand job descriptions are often poorly written and outdated
Focus on the interview process as a two-way relationship-building exercise
Get everything in writing, especially promises about compensation
4. Protect Your Current Position
Regularly communicate your achievements to leadership with concrete metrics
Make your work visible - don't assume people notice your contributions
Connect your daily work to larger organizational outcomes
Post about professional accomplishments on LinkedIn to build your reputation
5. Activate and Warm Your Network
Engage with connections regularly before you need their help
Join professional organizations in your field for extended networking
Tell everyone when you're job searching, including people outside your industry
Consider volunteering or side projects to expand your connections
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
[00:03:00] the current job market and employer dishonesty
[00:09:00] Strategies for protecting your current position through self-self-promotion
[00:14:00] Create a compelling LinkedIn profile that tells your unique story
[00:22:00] negotiate your salary from your very first job
📚 Resources Mentioned
Monsoon Leadership (Shannon's career coaching business)
Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment
Dependable Strengths Articulation Process from University of Washington
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
💬 Join the Conversation (H3)
Click on the big orange button on our site right from your phone or browser and let me know, are you on a job search? got a story about salary negotiation? https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/podcast
🎧 Your next listen: [H3]
S1 E11: 🫣 The REAL Reason You’re Struggling to Sell Your Services
💫 Use code PODCAST for 50% off your first month and start your money healing process!
https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/club
Full transcript: https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/podcast
🎙️We're a proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective where creators like me are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change.
💬 "Everybody, you should be making more money and you're worth more. That's my last note. Rachel will teach you how to keep it. I'll tell you how to make it." - Shannon Bowen
5-Point Checklist for Job Seekers (Based on Shannon's Advice)
1. Update Your Professional Presence
Refresh your LinkedIn profile with a compelling headline and "About" section
Request recommendations from managers, peers, and people you've mentored
Document your achievements with specific data points and metrics
Tell your unique story - what approach or "secret sauce" do you bring everywhere?
text your friends to ask: what 5 adjectives describe me? Pepper them into your resume and/or cover letter!
2. Prepare for Salary Negotiations
Research market rates for your position and skills
Practice saying your desired salary out loud until comfortable (Don't burp your salary requirement)
Remember: negotiation is a normal conversation, not a confrontation
3. Apply Strategically
Don't self-select out of positions you don't meet 100% of requirements for
Understand job descriptions are often poorly written and outdated
Focus on the interview process as a two-way relationship-building exercise
Get everything in writing, especially promises about compensation
4. Protect Your Current Position
Regularly communicate your achievements to leadership with concrete metrics
Make your work visible - don't assume people notice your contributions
Connect your daily work to larger organizational outcomes
Post about professional accomplishments on LinkedIn to build your reputation
5. Activate and Warm Your Network
Engage with connections regularly before you need their help
Join professional organizations in your field for extended networking
Tell everyone when you're job searching, including people outside your industry
Consider volunteering or side projects to expand your connections
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
[00:03:00] the current job market and employer dishonesty
[00:09:00] Strategies for protecting your current position through self-self-promotion
[00:14:00] Create a compelling LinkedIn profile that tells your unique story
[00:22:00] negotiate your salary from your very first job
📚 Resources Mentioned
Monsoon Leadership (Shannon's career coaching business)
Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment
Dependable Strengths Articulation Process from University of Washington
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
💬 Join the Conversation (H3)
Click on the big orange button on our site right from your phone or browser and let me know, are you on a job search? got a story about salary negotiation? https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/podcast
🎧 Your next listen: [H3]
S1 E11: 🫣 The REAL Reason You’re Struggling to Sell Your Services
💫 Use code PODCAST for 50% off your first month and start your money healing process!
https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/club
Full transcript: https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/podcast
🎙️We're a proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective where creators like me are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change.
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