Ep. 112 Green Light: Shifting From Student To Professional (with Lindsey Pollak)

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Your Career GPS

Brad W. Minton

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In this bi-monthly episodic series, host Brad W. Minton serves as the GPS to Gen Z students and young adults ready to find their fit and make their mark on the world through their careers. He helps aspiring professionals develop a stronger career identity and navigate the sometimes complicated journey of career development. Throughout this series, Brad and other hosts bring together experts in the field of career exploration, growth and development, personal branding, networking, job searching, resume writing, interviewing and salary negotiation.

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Ep. 112 Green Light: Shifting From Student To Professional (with Lindsey Pollak)

Your Career GPS

35 minutes 33 seconds

1 year ago

Ep. 112 Green Light: Shifting From Student To Professional (with Lindsey Pollak)

In this episode, the conversation focuses on the transition from post-secondary education to the workforce, emphasizing the importance of taking action, embracing failure, and building relationships. NY Times bestselling author Lindsey Pollak shares insights from her book 'Getting From College to Career,' discussing strategies for networking, personal branding, and the significance of informational interviews. The episode concludes with practical advice on self-assessment and the value of seeking help from others in one's career journey. Key takeaways -Career success requires multiple strategies, not just one. -Taking action is crucial; you learn more in motion. -Failure is a necessary part of growth and learning. -Networking is about building and maintaining relationships. -Personal branding is simply about your reputation. -Informational interviews are a great way to gain insights. -A brag book can help in self-assessment and confidence. -Understanding the professional environment is key to success. -Ask for help when facing challenges in your career. -Building a network can lead to unexpected opportunities. Guest Info: Lindsey Pollak is a New York Times bestselling author,

international speaker and often described as a “generational translator.” She is the author of four career and workplace advice books, including The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace. Her speaking audiences and consulting clients have included more than 300 top corporations, law firms and

universities, and her insights have appeared in such media outlets as The TODAY Show, The Wall Street Journal and CNBC. Lindsey is a graduate of Yale University and is a proud member of Generation X. Website: https://lindseypollak.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseypollak/ Getting From College To Career Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062069276?ie=UTF8&tag=lindseypollak-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0062069276 This podcast is brought to you by Mint To Be Career LLC www.minttobecareer.com