Whether it’s your first job or a fresh start, “New Here” is the young professional's guide to work — and how to make it work for you. Every Wednesday, join host Elainy Mata in conversation with career experts and friends as they share stories, tips, and advice that will help you build a meaningful career on your own terms.
Latest episodes
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24 min
5 Tips for Starting a New Job (from NPR’s Life Kit)
Being new on the job can be intimidating. What are the unspoken rules of your new workplace? How do you recover from a big mistake? When’s a good time to ask for a promotion? This…
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39 min
Is Entrepreneurship Right for Me?
So you’re thinking quitting your full-time job and working for yourself. Or maybe you’ve already decided that the corporate life isn’t for you and you have a passion project that c…
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25 min
How Do I Make a Good First Impression in a Job Interview?
So, you’re ready to find your next job. What’s your interview strategy? This week on New Here, we learn why making a good first impression in a job interview is so important to you…
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31 min
Why Don’t I Feel Motivated at Work Anymore?
So, the thrill of your new job is wearing off and you’re feeling unmotivated at work. That might show up as procrastinating on that project you were assigned, skipping meetings, or…
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26 min
How Do I Bounce Back After My First Layoff?
So you were laid off for the first time. How do you recover and move forward with your career? We’re told that layoffs aren’t personal. They’re a business decision. But that doesn’…
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33 min
How Do I Make the Case for My First Raise?
Asking for your first raise is a big moment in your career. But how do you know when to ask or how to start the conversation? Getting a raise isn’t just a conversation about money.…
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26 min
What Do I Need to Know About Workplace Etiquette?
When you’re starting your career, navigating the unwritten rules around to how to behave at work can be really difficult. So how do you learn that etiquette? This week comedian and…
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23 min
How Do I Recover from a Big Mistake at Work?
So, you messed up at work. How do you move forward? This week we’re talking about how to handle your first big mistake in a new job. We’ll learn how to own what happened, regain tr…
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28 min
How Do I Build My Network from Scratch?
You need to build a network as you build a career. So, how do you get started? This week on New Here, we explore different ways to start building professional relationships – in a…
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27 min
How Do I Handle a Bad Boss?
So, you have your first bad boss. How do you protect yourself? This week on New Here, we learn how to deal with a difficult manager and heal afterward. Leadership coach and TikTok…
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34 min
How Do I Set the Right Boundaries at Work?
So, you’re in a new job. Do you know how to set healthy boundaries? This week on New Here, we learn why it’s important to set your boundaries at work from day one – and how to do i…
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2 min
We're New Here
So you got the job. Now what? Whether it’s your first job or a fresh start, Harvard Business Review’s podcast “New Here” is the young professional’s guide to work — and how to make…