Navigate the complex world of career negotiations with the Career Negotiations Podcast, hosted by Brandon Bramley, Founder of The Salary Negotiator®. With over 11 years of experience and a track record of securing over $175 million in additional compensation for his clients, Brandon brings you expert insights and actionable strategies to achieve your career potential. As a former corporate negotiator and someone who has actually led hundreds of salary negotiations, he cuts through the noise ...
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Providing career advice in easy actionable steps, for frustrated professionals, helping you overcome career challenges so you can stop feeling confused and defeated and start feeling focused and confident in order to excel in your career.
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IT Career Energizer is a weekly podcast hosted by technology consultant Phil Burgess. If you’re looking to advance your career in tech, learn from over 300 industry professionals and experts about their career experiences and career development advice. Listen in to add to your skillset and invest in your own tech career success.
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The NoDegree Podcast – No Degree Success Stories for Job Searching, Careers, and Entrepreneurship
Jonaed Iqbal
No Degree? No Problem! The NoDegree Podcast helps those without degrees figure out the opportunities that are available to them. Get career advice and learn how to navigate and succeed without a degree. NoDegree interviews successful people without college degrees to figure out what made them successful. Learn how they got into their respective fields and listen to the advice they have so you can follow in their path.
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Microsoft Salary Negotiation - How to Navigate a Microsoft Offer Negotiation
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12:45Are you about to negotiate a Microsoft job offer? In this episode, I break down compensation at Microsoft, then walk you through my proven step-by-step Microsoft salary negotiation strategies and highlight some common mistakes to avoid during a Microsoft offer negotiation. That way you have salary negotiation tips that are based on hundreds of sala…
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Software Engineer Salary Negotiation - How to Negotiate a Software Engineer Salary
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14:13Do you know how to negotiate a software engineer salary? In this episode, I break down software engineer compensation, my proven software engineer salary negotiation strategy, and common mistakes to avoid during a SWE salary negotiation. That way you have negotiation advice that is based on hundreds of salary negotiations and actually works. SALARY…
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Salary Negotiation - How to Negotiate a Job Offer Salary
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12:47Do you know how to negotiate a job offer salary? In this episode, I break down job offer compensation, my proven step-by-step salary negotiation strategies, and some common mistakes to avoid during a salary negotiation. That way you have salary negotiation advice that is based on hundreds of job offer negotiations and actually work. SALARY NEGOTIAT…
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Google Salary Negotiation - How to Navigate a Google Offer Negotiation
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13:28Are you about to negotiate a Google job offer? In this episode, I break down compensation at Google, then walk you through my proven step-by-step Google salary negotiation strategies, and highlight some common mistakes to avoid during a Google offer negotiation. That way you have salary negotiation tips that are based on hundreds of salary negotiat…
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Meta Salary Negotiation - How to Navigate a Meta Offer Negotiation
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18:38Are you about to negotiate a Meta job offer? In this episode, I break down compensation at Meta and then walk you through my proven step-by-step Meta salary negotiation strategies, including how to build leverage, conduct compensation research, create a strong counteroffer, and handle Meta recruiter pushback. Plus, I highlight some common mistakes …
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357: Being a Developer Advocate at ServiceNow with Chuck Tomasi
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35:15Chuck Tomasi is a Developer Advocate at ServiceNow. He loves to share what he has learned with the developer community through blogs, videos, live streams, podcasts and books. Top 3 Career Tips 1. The best time to make mistakes is early in your career. 2. You need to learn how to deal with senior management. 3. Invest in building and developing rel…
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356: You Need to Think Like Your Boss with Zhuoyue Wang
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18:43Zhuoyue Wang is a senior software engineer on the space management team at Oracle. He’s the team lead for memory management in the database kernel. Top 3 Career Tips 1. Identify your strengths and interests. Find your unique position within the industry. Distinguish yourself from others. Enable people to remember you because of your characteristics…
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355: You Need to Develop a Strong Work Ethic with Opemipo Disu
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19:36Opemipo Disu is an 18-year-old Developer Advocate, keynote speaker who has been featured in several publications. He aims to empower 500,000 developers through his keynote talks and tutorials, and has already spoken at 100+ tech conferences. Top 3 Career Tips 1. Develop a strong work ethic. By doing so you will get noticed and make sure that people…
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354: How to Keep Doing the Fun Stuff with Michael Frew
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27:18Michael Frew is a technology veteran with 20+ years of experience. He now acquires 6 and 7 figure software and SaaS companies that generate him a 7-figure pre-tax annual income. Top 3 Career Tips 1. There is always the opportunity to acquire a business rather than start a new business. You can acquire an existing business from an entrepreneur when …
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353: Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough for a Successful Career in Tech with Dr. Kyle Elliott
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22:26Dr. Kyle Elliott is confidant to many of the biggest names in Silicon Valley. He is a tech career coach, interview coach and job search expert. Kyle's Top 3 Career Tips 1. Consistency is important. You need to put in the hard work. Spend time putting in effort and don’t look for a quick trick or shortcut to success. Be strategic and intentional on …
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352: Be Bold, Be Brave and Go with Your Heart with Al Kingsley
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31:05Al Kingsley has almost 30 years’ experience in educational technology and digital safeguarding, with a passion for education. He’s the CEO of EdTech company, NetSupport, and an EdTech author. Al's Top 3 Career Tips 1. You are born with two eyes, two ears and one mouth. You should use them in appropriate proportions. You don’t need to be the first p…
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From Sales Rep to CEO in 18 Months: Johnny Page's lessons to GET PROMOTED | E214
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46:48Johnny Page shares his journey from working as a straight-commission sales rep to becoming the CEO of SaaS Academy. He talks about the importance of taking risks and learning transferable skills, as well as the mindset of treating the company as one’s own. He emphasizes the importance of taking initiative, building trust, and exhibiting leadership …
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Had encounters with the law? A look at Fair-Chance Hiring & Opportunities | E213
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37:12Jonaed interviews Khalilah KO Olokunola, a senior advisor for TalentNova and founder of Reengineering HR, about skills-first hiring and navigating the workforce for justice-impacted individuals. They discuss the challenges faced by justice-impacted individuals in finding employment, the importance of community support, the impact of Ban-the-Box pol…
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12 Lies About College–Robert McGraw (EP90 Republished)
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41:53Many people he knew struggled to pay their mountain of debt. Although Robert McGraw graduated from college, from experience, he recognized that there was a lot that was wrong with the process of deciding to go to school. Listen in as he and Jonaed discuss his book, 12 Lies About College, and and why following your passions can sometimes work agains…
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How a Dyslexic Introvert Became a Microsoft Cloud Architect | E211
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47:22From janitor to Cloud Architect at Microsoft, Reginald Davis’ journey shows the power of taking risks and believing in oneself. In this episode, he talks about being an introvert and his school experience as a dyslexic kid and the support he got from his mom and teachers. Tune in as he shares practical tips he used to boost his communication skills…
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From His Living Room in Lagos, Nigeria to Olympic Table Tennis Champion | EP210 (EP62 Republished)
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39:09The youngest of six siblings, Olajide Omotayo‘s love for the game started at the age of nine. Years of training paid when he won the Men’s Singles at the 2019 African Games. As current Champion of African he competed in this year’s Tokyo Olympics. Listen in as he shares his story with Jonaed. Want to get in touch and/or support Olajide? LinkedIn In…
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Reinventing Your Career After a Layoff: Expert Advice for Navigating the Job Market After a Long Absence w/ John Tarnoff
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39:14EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, we dive into the journey of turning setbacks into successes, especially for those who have been out of the job market for a significant period. Our guest John Tarnoff, a trusted advisor and thought leader, shares personal experiences from a career in the volatile entertainment industry, where being fired 39% of the…
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Get Paid More: Become a Salary Negotiation Pro with These Guidelines – Brandon Bramley | E209
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32:35Lead Negotiator, Brandon Bramley, addresses common concerns that arise during this critical recruitment stage. Brandon and Jonaed dispel typical myths about job offer negotiation, discuss the importance of leverage, and provide insights on when and how to negotiate. They stress the importance of research, preparation, and professionalism during suc…
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Earn $75k-$90k as a Data Analyst WITHOUT a College Degree–Jahmar Gale | E208 (EP135 republishe)
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42:02In high school he wanted to be a rapper. And that’s what Jahmar Gale did for 10 years. But he had a plan: if he didn’t achieve the kind of lifestyle he wanted by the time he was 30, he’d get out of the entertainment industry. So that’s what he did. Listen in as Jahmar tells Jonaed about how he: Was a rapper for 10 years Started and scaled 2 busines…
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Navigating Job Offer Negotiations with Confidence w/ Brandon Bramley
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24:30EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Bramley, the Founder of The Salary Negotiator, to explore the ins and outs of job offer negotiations. Brandon brings a wealth of experience from his strategic negotiation roles at global giants such as Amazon and American Airlines. With over a decade of expertise in salary negotiations, Bra…
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From 1.1 GPA Highschooler to 6-Figure Software Developer–Marcus Young | EP207
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38:13Ever wonder what it's like to break into the tech world without a fancy college degree? Marcus shares his journey from barely graduating high school to becoming a self-taught developer. Forget the typical route —Marcus shares how he went from dreaming about mechanical engineering to hitting up a coding bootcamp and scoring interviews with a killer …
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How this Latina College Drop Out Worked at Adobe, Disney and Google—Alejandra Ayala | E206 (E68 Republished)
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1:05:08Her parents weren’t worried about her education. But it’s not because they didn’t care. Alejandra Ayala is Mexican and says her immigrant parents’ main concern was to ensure they were providing a roof over their kids’ head. Listen in as Alejandra tells Jonaed why she finally gave up on college and how an unlikely skill helped her to land jobs at pl…
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A Guide to Scaling Your Business Without Burning Out w/ Kara Renninger
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34:38EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, we sit down with Kara Renninger, a dynamic entrepreneur and business strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs align their goals with their businesses. Kara shares her unique approach to customizable scaling methods, revealing how she guides her clients to grow their revenue, increase their impact, and fi…
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Newspaper Boy to World-Famous Soccer Agent: How You Can Do It Too–John Viola | E205
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36:16He got his start as an entrepreneur at the age of eight. He had a newspaper route. Today, John Viola is a successful soccer agent. This week he discusses the challenges faced and mistakes made along the way and emphasizes the importance of passion and hard work in achieving success. John also highlights the impact of AI in the soccer industry and t…
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How to Get a Job Without Applying–Joel Bein | E204 (E109 Republished)
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41:05Do you want a good job? Most people feel that to get one, you need to follow a preset path. Go to college. Get a degree. But with information at our fingertips in split-seconds thanks to the internet, there are options. In this episode Joel Bein talks to Jonaed about how Career Hackers is empowering job seekers to take charge of their learning and …
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From Burnout To Bliss: How To Craft Your Dream Life w/ Jacquelyn Mack
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37:21EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, Jacquelyn unveils the keys to unlocking a "Yes, And Life by Design." This isn’t your typical self-help talk; it’s a potent blend of courage, confidence, and intentional self-expansion. From navigating the limits of success to embracing a life of fullness without sacrifice, Jacquelyn provides a concise, no-fluff per…
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How a Homeless Highschooler Became a Successful Business Owner – Dustin Gutkowski | E203
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53:53Get ready to be inspired by Dustin Gutkowski, a hard-working roofer and successful entrepreneur, as he shares his story of personal/career growth and the challenges faced on his journey. Dustin dishes out wisdom on finding inner joy and hustling hard to make it big. From his gutsy leap into the roofing world to the heartfelt satisfaction of helping…
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After the Layoff: Crafting Your Career Comeback Story w/ Chris Meador
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35:55EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, we sit down with Chris Meador, a 20-year marketing veteran who has pivoted from B2B/B2C tech, media, and startups into executive recruiting for early-stage companies. Chris shares his journey and the strategic insights he's gained from navigating both personal and professional transformations. He discusses how a la…
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Changing Careers? New to the job market? Here’s How to Experiment for Success–Scott Barlow | E202 (EP106 Republished)
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48:24He got raises although management said they weren’t giving raises that year. Scott Barlow has even transitioned from Operations Management to HR. He made career changes like that many times over a 20-year period. If you don’t know what to do after high school or you want to make a career change, listen in as Scott Barlow tells Jonaed: How he transi…
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No Degree Required: How to Land Million-Dollar Government Contracts–Chanel Rose | E201
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48:39Did you know that government contracting can be lucrative? In this episode, Chanel Rose, a seasoned expert explains how to break into this profitable industry. Discover what government contracting really entails and get insider tips on scoring those coveted contracts. Learn how to set up your business, snag contract opportunities, and sell your uni…
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The Simplest Path To Launch Your Business And Build Your Dream w/ Matt Peet
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45:22EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, we sit down with the dynamic Matt Peet, a seasoned expert in building successful sales funnels and a well-traveled entrepreneur. Matt shares his rich experiences working with industry giants and notable personalities. From capturing events featuring celebrities such as Will Ferrell and Paris Hilton to collaborating…
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Challenging the Status-Quo in Traditional College Education – Nat Greene | EP200
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45:18Do you ever feel like the traditional education system just isn't cutting it? This week Nat Greene, the brains behind Futures Forge, talks about why that is and what we can do about it. Forget boring lectures and pointless grades – Nat's diving deep into why we need a fresh, science-based approach to learning that lasts a lifetime. From the hefty p…
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How a Dyslexic College Dropout Became a Successful Serial Entrepreneur—Gerald Rosengarten | E199
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40:06Public reading was a challenge because of his dyslexia. In this conversation, Gerald Rosengarten discusses his struggles with dyslexia and the challenges he faced in school. He talks about his early jobs in the clothing industry and his transition into wholesale and textiles. He shares the story of how he popularized the leisure suit and the subseq…
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From Military Strategies to Real Estate Market Success w/ Marcus Long
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39:14EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, we sit down with Marcus Long, a devoted husband, father, and Naval Officer, who has seamlessly transitioned his disciplined military strategies into building a thriving real estate investment portfolio. Growing up on a small farm in Missouri and actively participating in his family business, Marcus developed a robu…
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How to Break into AI Without a Degree—Andrea Isoni | E198
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48:08This episode features Dr. Andrea Isoni, an expert in AI and data sciences. The conversation focuses on the journey to becoming a machine learning engineer or data scientist without a degree. The interview covers topics such as understanding Linux and the command line, learning programming languages, using frameworks like Django, and collaborating w…
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Why Your Resume Is Failing And How To Succeed In A Tough Job Market w/ Steph Cartwright
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35:11Episode Summary: In this episode titled, we're joined by Steph Cartwright, a Job Search Strategist, Certified Resume Writer, and the visionary behind Off The Clock Resumes. With a track record that stretches back to 2014, Steph has dedicated herself to aiding job seekers from various career levels to navigate through the complexities of the job mar…
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Negotiate College Tuition with this Free App: TuitionFit—Mark Salisbury | EP 197
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42:01With tuition costs soaring, how can students make informed decisions about their education? In this episode, Mark Salisbury discusses the lack of price transparency in college tuition and the impact it has on students and families. He shares insights into the pricing strategies of colleges and universities, the distribution of sticker prices, and t…
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From Office to Open Road: Careers and RV Living Unpacked w/ Clarissa Constantine
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37:54Episode Summary: In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Clarissa Constantine, the visionary founder of Parent(w)een Connection, as she shares her transformative leap from traditional office life to the freedom and flexibility of living and working from an RV. Clarissa opens up about the initial challenges and ultimate rewards of …
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How a Struggling High Schooler Became a Successful QA for Video Games—Torrontayé Jones | E196
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29:42Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal onLinkedIn.- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonaed Connect with us on social media!- Instagram: @nodegreecareers- TikTok: @nodegree Thank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our missionto end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with nothavi…
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Breaking Free From Limitations to Achieve Greatness w/ Davidson Hang
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42:19EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, Davidson Hang shares his transformative journey of stepping out of his comfort zone by engaging with hundreds of strangers, leading to profound personal growth and the creation of an empowering coaching program. Davidson's experiences showcase the power of vulnerability, courage, and authentic connection, culminati…
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An Uncommon but Lucrative Sales Career You Haven’t Heard About: B2B Tech Sales—Ty Smith | E195
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52:34Did you know you can work in Tech without coding skills? In this episode, Ty Smith unveils the world of reselling commercial B2B tech products and solutions. He reveals how anyone can enter this field without a college degree by partnering with tech distributors or brokers. Ty stresses the importance of building relationships, exuding confidence, a…
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How To Skip The Application Submission Marathon And Get Your Dream Job Without The Frustration w/ Kelsey Wat
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34:33EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, we're joined by the inspirational Kelsey Wat, whose journey from a state of career paralysis to becoming a celebrated career coach and mentor exemplifies the transformative power of finding one’s calling. Kelsey, with a decade of experience under her belt, has mastered the art of coaching individuals across various…
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How an Admin Assistant in a Toxic Work Environment became a Talent Acquisition Specialist—Suzanne Kelly | EP194 (EP21 Republished)
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50:01After leaving a toxic work environment, Suzanne Kelly vowed to never work for anyone ever again. She put together all she needed to start her own employment agency with just six months of planning. The years spent as a recruiter taught her the hiring process inside and out. She understands business and leadership. As a Chief Talent Advisor, she cur…
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From Model Recruiting to Recruiting Professionals—Monique Davis | EP193 (EP18 Republished)
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44:30She outworked and outshined others around her with creativity and hard work. Monique Davis leveraged her experience recruiting models to break into the recruiting world. She's now the founder of Fresh Talent Sources, a sourcing and training firm that helps startups and small to medium-sized businesses get the best candidates to help their establish…
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