In an article published by Intelligent.com, recent college graduates are having trouble with some professional behavior during interviews like making eye contact, asking for a reasonable salary, and dressing appropriately. In this iNfosode, I cover some things you can do and some resources that you can use to help you improve upon these things so that you will have better results in your next interview! Article: https://www.intelligent.com/nearly-4-in-10-employers-avoid-hiring-recent-college-grads-in-favor-of-older-workers/ Resources: Salary Calculator: https://www.salary.com/ How To Dress For An Interview: https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/careers/how-to-dress-job-interview/ Education and Career Planbook: https://www.careerinsights501.com/books "Keep Your Dreams In Sight!"
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Applying for job can be discouraging, especially when you've applied to countless jobs with no interviews landed. The issue could be that your resume is ranking low in applicant tracking systems (ATS). In this video I cover things that you should and shouldn't do to increase your resume's ATS compatibility.
Evan Hosaka, a bartender in Las Vegas stops by to talk about his career as a bartender in this info-packed season finale infosode! From bellhop to bartender, Evan shares his journey to becoming one of Las Vegas's most educated and talented bartenders. This is an iNfosode that you don't want to miss! It will give you a better understanding and appreciation for the bartender and the cocktail that you are sipping at your next happy hour at 5:01.
You can reach Evan at:
Email: evan@chaoticcocktails.com Instagram: ehh173
You can find me on almost every major social media platform.
View my Linktr.ee to see where I'm at! https://linktr.ee/careerinsights501Or you can go directly to www.careerinsights501.com to find more career resources and videos.
Check out my website https://www.careerinsights501.com to find helpful career and education resources including: professional organizations for almost every industry, and resources to learn new skills or to re-skill or up-skill. You will also find helpful resources such as salary calculators, grammar tools, resume resources, college and career overview and insight tools, and more!
My book 'The Struggle Is Real: From High School to Careers' gives helpful guidance and tips on a lot of topics covered in this podcast. It can be found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZFNXPQN
Farida Abou-Elenein, CEO and co-founder of The Modern Engineers drops in all the way from Germany to talk about her IT consulting company and the things in her life that led up to her making the big decision to leave the corporate world to pursue entrepreneurship! We discuss other things like the importance of mentors, the dynamics of a male-female relationship, and how "success" can affect it, growing as a professional in a small business vs. a large company, The Wire, and more!
You can find out more about The Modern Engineers and contact Farida at:
Company Website: www.the-modern-engineers.de
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/farida-abou-elenein/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/faridabadry/
You can find me on almost every major social media platform. View my Linktr.ee to see where I'm at! https://linktr.ee/careerinsights501
Or you can go directly to www.careerinsights501.com to find more career resources and videos. Check out my website https://www.officialinsight.com to find helpful career and education resources including: professional organizations for almost every industry, and resources to learn new skills or to re-skill or up-skill. You will also find helpful resources such as salary calculators, grammar tools, resume resources, college and career overview and insight tools, and more! My book 'The Struggle Is Real: From High School to Careers' gives helpful guidance and tips on a lot of topics covered in this podcast. It can be found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZFNXPQN
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Jillian Funes, a technical product manager, recalls how she first got into tech; and what her career has looked like since then. Starting off as a software engineer in fintech. During our conversation we talked about MySpace creating a generation of coders, what do you think? You had to have been there! You can find Jillian on Linked at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianfunes/ You can find me on almost every major social media platform. View my Linktr.ee to see where I'm at! https://linktr.ee/careerinsights501 Check out my website https://www.officialinsight.com to find helpful career and education resources including: professional organizations for almost every industry, and resources to learn new skills or to re-skill or up-skill. You will also find helpful resources such as salary calculators, grammar tools, resume resources, college and career overview and insight tools, and more! My book 'The Struggle Is Real: From High School to Careers' gives helpful guidance and tips on a lot of topics covered in this podcast. It can be found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZFNXPQN
Jenn Uhen is the founder of The Pledgettes, a financial community for values-driven women. She talks about how looking back in the rearview mirror and seeing how all the things that didn't make sense (at the time) really did make a very unique path for her and her career. Jenn is not only an owner of a business in the financial sector, she is also a real estate investor and past restaurant owner. Lots of other great things are discussed in this infosode like what we really take away from our college experiences and the social contracts between employers and employees.
You can contact Jenn and learn more about The Pledgettes at the information below:
Email: jenn@thepledgettes.com Web: ThePledgettes.com
You can find me on almost every major social media platform. View my Linktr.ee to see where I'm at! Ofl iNsight | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree Check out my website https://www.officialinsight.com to find helpful career and education resources including: professional organizations for almost every industry, and resources to learn new skills or to re-skill or up-skill. You will also find helpful resources such as salary calculators, grammar tools, resume resources, college and career overview and insight tools, and more! My book 'The Struggle Is Real: From High School to Careers' gives helpful guidance and tips on a lot of topics covered in this podcast. It can be found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZFNXPQN
Angelic Williams stops by to talk about being a serial entrepreneur and the various industries that her work has allowed her to work in.
Nicolas Maciel drops in to talk about his company CADversity. Nicolas describes CADversity as a 90-day done-for-you product engine. His company helps individuals make their idea or concept into an actual product. We also chat about college, being lonely when starting your own business, dating an ambitious person, and more.
You can find Nicolas at:
You can find me on almost every major social media platform. View my Linktr.ee to see where I'm at! Ofl iNsight | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree Check out my website https://www.officialinsight.com to find helpful career and education resources including: professional organizations for almost every industry, and resources to learn new skills or to re-skill or up-skill. You will also find helpful resources such as salary calculators, grammar tools, resume resources, college and career overview and insight tools, and more! My book 'The Struggle Is Real: From High School to Careers' gives helpful guidance and tips on a lot of topics covered in this podcast. It can be found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZFNXPQN
Logan Rae drops in to talk about her digital marketing and branding start-up Argon Agency and how she went from working in the medical field to being her own boss.
You can find Logan and Argon at the link below.
You can find me on almost every major social media platform. View my Linktr.ee to see where I'm at! https://linktr.ee/oflinsight
Check out my website https://www.officialinsight.com to find helpful career and education resources including: professional organizations for almost every industry, and resources to learn new skills or to re-skill or up-skill. You will also find helpful resources such as salary calculators, grammar tools, resume resources, college and career overview and insight tools, and more!
My book 'The Struggle Is Real: From High School to Careers' gives helpful guidance and tips on a lot of topics covered in this podcast. It can be found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZFNXPQN
Dr. Amanda Martin, or just Amanda as she prefers, drops in this week and we discuss her careers as a teacher and director of program management.
Conversation Outline:
00:30 Discussion on being called Dr.
02:00 What does a doctorate in Computer Science look like – compared to a bachelor’s or master's?
05:09 Getting into tech after obtaining her doctorate
05:50 Did you start in Computer Science or navigate towards as moved towards your doctorate degree?
09:15 Amanda’s career in teaching
10:45 Issues/Problems in education (K-12)
13:40 Humanizing people
14:25 Principal Burnout
16:00 Amanda’s career journey – First professional job
17:35 Advice for students looking to get into Astrophysics or software development
18:40 Amanda’s struggles as a college student
20:30 Trust the process or choose your own adventure – department support
21:25 Doctorate degree program = by design
22:40 Career as Director of Program Management – Linux Foundation | Opensource
27:25 Amanda’s thoughts on AI in will affect her industry
29:10 What Dr. Loso wants to see come out of AI (ChatGPT)
31:20 AI will change education
33:04 Amanda Martin
33:11 How was teaching different in high school vs college? - Demonstration of knowledge with the precipice of AI
36:40 Full Circle (Education) – What’s the motivation for students to go to school and learn information
37:45 What does what Amanda wants to leave the world with
38:55 Opensource
42:15 Linux Foundation
46:30 Advice for students on boot camps and alternative paths instead of college
48:15 Career Highs and Lows
51:00 Amanda’s thoughts on younger generations focus on real-world issues
53:22 Skills or characteristics needed for people in software
55:28 Entry level job titles to search for
56:55 Big software development management
You can reach Amanda at: amartin@linuxfoundation.org
You can find me on almost every
major social media platform. View my Linktr.ee
to see where I'm at! https://linktr.ee/oflinsight
Check
out my website www.careerinsights501.com to find helpful career and education resources including:
professional organizations for almost every industry, resources to learn new
skills or to re-skill or up-skill. You will also find helpful resources such as
salary calculators, grammar tools, resume resources, college and career overview
and insight tools, and more!
My book 'The Struggle Is Real: From High School to Careers' gives helpful guidance and tips on a lot of topics covered in this podcast. It can be found on Amazon at: The Struggle Is Real: From High School to Careers: Loso, Dr., Ewing, Carlos S: 9798985069945: Amazon.com: Books
Bill Hurley, drops in to talk about his career as a Senior Project Manager and how he transitioned from a career in graphic design to the software business.
Conversation Outline:
00:50 – Bill’s introduction
02:45 – How did you transition from graphic design to the software industry?
04:55 – Bill’s Educational background
06:35 – Why are you pursuing a bachelor’s degree?
07:20 – Is experience without a degree a growing trend in the technical sector?
09:10 – How has a career in graphic design evolved over the years?
10:25 – What type of people/things do you manage?
13:00 – Bill on international travel
14:15 – Bill on his career in testing
15:40 – AI and Testing: How do you see it affecting jobs?
19:20 – AI & Robotics Discussion
27:15 – AI Art
32:40 – Bill on his career as a business analyst
35:20 – How college students can get into a software career
38:10 – Career highs and lows
40:50 – Professional development resources for software professionals
42:30 – Bill’s contact information
Managing the Software Process (Book)
Project Management Book of Knowledge (Book)
The Project Management Institute (Website)
You can find me on almost every
major social media platform. View my Linktr.ee
to see where I'm at! https://linktr.ee/oflinsight
Check out my website www.officialinsight.com to find helpful
career and education resources including: professional organizations for almost
every industry, and resources to learn new skills or to re-skill or up-skill. You
will also find helpful resources such as salary calculators, grammar tools, resume
resources, college and career overview and insight tools, and more!
My book 'The Struggle Is Real: From High School to Careers' gives helpful guidance and tips on a lot of topics covered in this podcast. It can be found on Amazon at: The Struggle Is Real: From High School to Careers: Loso, Dr., Ewing, Carlos S: 9798985069945: Amazon.com: Books
Bob Thompson an experienced real estate agent stops by to talk all things real estate. During this iNfosode Bob talks about his journey to becoming a real estate agent, his experience as a band member, and the importance of being present and stepping out of your comfort zone - especially when you find yourself in rare situations.
In this iNfosode Bob will discuss:
You can contact Bob via the following: www.bobtheagent.com
Bob Thompson on LinkedIn & Facebook
bobthompson0429@gmail.com
757-403-5401
You can find me on almost every major social media platform. View my Linktr.ee to see where I'm at! https://linktr.ee/oflinsight The 2nd edition of my book 'The Struggle Is Real: From High School to Careers' gives helpful guidance and tips on a lot of topics covered in this podcast. It can be found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZFNXPQN
Chris Beltran is a first-generation citizen and college graduate (who initially had no plans to attend college) who has navigated his way into a career as a Sr. Product Designer. In this iNfosode you will hear Chris discuss:
You can find Chris on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ratsuns.
You can find me on almost every major social media platform. View my Linktr.ee to see where I'm at! https://linktr.ee/oflinsight
My book 'The Struggle Is Real: From High School to Careers' gives helpful guidance and tips on a lot of topics covered in this podcast. It can be found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZFNXPQN
From HR to Associate Director of Technology, Beth Noser talks about her passion for getting more women and minorities into tech. In this iNfosode you will hear Beth discuss:
If you want to find out more about KC Women in Tech or collaborate with Beth you can reach her at: Email: bethnoser@gmail.com
You can find me on almost every major social media platform. View my Linktr.ee to see where I'm at! https://linktr.ee/oflinsight
My book 'The Struggle Is Real: From High School to Careers' gives helpful guidance and tips on a lot of topics covered in this podcast. It can be found on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZFNXPQN
Callie Myers, founder of Common Marvel stops by to talk about how she got started in a career as a User Experience (UX) designer. Currently, she is a UX researcher and strategist. We also chat about what life is like in Minnesota. Callie does a great job at explaining the career of a UX researcher and related careers. If you've thought about a career as a UX Researcher this is an iNfosode that you don't want to miss. In this iNfosofe Callie discusses:
You can reach Callie at;
Website: www.commonmarvel.com
Email: hello@commonmarvel.com
You can find me on almost every major social media platform. View my Linktr.ee to see where I'm at! https://linktr.ee/oflinsight
My book 'The Struggle Is Real: From High School to Careers' gives helpful guidance and tips on a lot of topics covered in this podcast. It can be found on Amazon at: The Struggle Is Real: From High School to Careers: Loso, Dr., Ewing, Carlos S: 9798985069945: Amazon.com: Books
Helping others with their careers is something both I and Alyssa McDonald share in common! Alyssa is a Performance and Career Coach out of Canada. During our leaders can improve their skills to build better teams and work environments and tips on what individuals can do to improve their careers. Topics discussed in this iNfosode are:
You can find Alyssa on her website: www.alyssamcdonald.com
You can find me on almost every major social media platform. View my Linktr.ee to see where I'm at! https://linktr.ee/oflinsight
The newly revised 2nd edition of my book 'The Struggle Is Real: From High School to Careers' gives helpful guidance and tips on a lot of topics covered in this podcast. It can be found on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Struggle-Real-High-School-Careers/dp/B09HNDJVMK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XJY2F3JA56G7&keywords=dr.+loso&qid=1675322223&sprefix=dr.+loso%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1
Finding your purpose can be a challenge for most people. Dee Hoch shares with us the story of her 12 year journey to "better herself". On that journey she found her purpose in empowering others to do the same. This passion meets purpose intersection led to her starting her business 'Fire Within Coaching'. Get ready for an iNfosode filled with BIG ENERGY! In this iNfosode Dee discusses:
You connect with and find Dee online via the following:
You can find me on almost every major social media platform. View my Linktr.ee to see where I'm at! https://linktr.ee/oflinsight
My book 'The Struggle Is Real: From High School to Careers' gives helpful guidance and tips on a lot of topics covered in this podcast. It can be found on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Struggle-Real-High-School-Careers/dp/B09HNDJVMK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XJY2F3JA56G7&keywords=dr.+loso&qid=1675322223&sprefix=dr.+loso%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1.
