TechGuide

In this episode, join Mark Pasadilla, a professional career coach at General Assembly, shares insights on how to master career growth and networking strategies. Discover the essential soft skills and technical competencies that can propel young professionals towards success in their early careers. Learn practical tips on effective communication, relationship building, and leveraging networking platforms like LinkedIn. Mark's personal experiences and actionable advice will guide you in setting goals, making connections, and navigating the competitive job market. If you're seeking to excel in your professional journey, this episode is a must-listen.

In this podcast, Brian Fink, a seasoned recruiter, shares his insights on how curiosity and side projects can help individuals thrive in their careers. He highlights examples of how enterprise companies such as Amazon and Apple have leveraged curiosity to succeed in their industries. Brian emphasizes the need to be curious, ask questions, and challenge the status quo to be successful in any role. He also shares tips on how individuals can demonstrate their curiosity, build a portfolio, and network to open doors to new opportunities. Whether you are an engineer, a salesperson, or a marketer, Brian's advice will help you grow in your career.

In this episode, we uncover data-driven job search strategies with career and engineering coach Nader Mowlaee. Discover the most effective hiring techniques and learn how to avoid playing the "job lottery" on online platforms. Nader shares his insights on building meaningful connections with hiring managers through LinkedIn, crafting engaging multi-step messages, and the power of persistence. We also discuss preparing for interviews, sharing your story authentically, and successfully negotiating a higher salary. Tune in for expert advice on taking control of your career trajectory and finding the right opportunities.

Social media marketing is a fast-paced and dynamic industry that requires a unique set of skills and knowledge. In this podcast episode, Andrea Logan, an experienced content creator with 300K+ followers on TikTok and 40K+ on LinkedIn, shares her insights and tips on breaking into this field. She shares with you how you can change your resume to match the branding of the employer, stand out in the resume process, and advice for anyone interested in pursuing a career in social media marketing. Whether you're a recent college graduate or a seasoned professional looking to make a career change, this episode is full of practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in this exciting and ever-evolving industry.

Dell Oliver, a seasoned recruiter who worked at Amazon and Buzzfeed, shares insights on the pros and cons of contracting work. He discusses downsides like uncertainty and lack of privileges but emphasizes benefits like betting on oneself and learning opportunities. Dell also gives tips for optimizing resumes and making personal connections with recruiters to increase job opportunities. Whether starting a career or switching things up, Dell's advice will be invaluable for navigating the job market.

In this episode, interview coach Paula Christensen shares practical advice on how jobseekers can excel in virtual interviews. From crafting a strong resume and cover letter to developing an elevator pitch, networking, and enhancing their LinkedIn profiles, Paula offers a comprehensive approach for success. She also shares insights into effective strategies for presenting oneself effectively in an online setting, including tips for body language and your background. In addition, she discusses how to prepare for different types of interviews and leverage storytelling to showcase emotional intelligence and soft skills in responses.

Embarking on a career in IT can be an exciting and rewarding journey, but it can also be challenging for newcomers to navigate the vast landscape of certifications, skills, and fields. That's why on this episode we bring on Kevin Apolinario on the podcast to talk all things IT. Kevin has an extensive background of IT work, and has built a YouTube channel where he helps people break into IT and has surpassed 44,000 subscribers.

How do you make the jump from being an intern with a company to a full-time role? How do you even manage 45 people? What's the AI certification from Stanford? How can I stand out? These are all questions that Niraj Jayant, Senior Engineering Manager at Bolt, comes on TechGuide to discuss. Niraj shares the framework you can use to get rid of ambiguity in a project,  and the characteristics of the highest-performers at Bolt. Niraj also gives advice about when you should want to be accelerating your career, and how you can do that.