#3: From the front lines of Bagdad to Silicon Valley and Venture Capital with Dan Savage

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In this episode, I introduce speaker Dan Savage, and we chat about his journey from joining the army to transitioning into tech at LinkedIn and the prestigious VC firm, Sequoia. Now he is a VP at Shift.org, where he helps fellow veterans pivot into their new civilian careers.

Dan gets real with us and talks about the anxiety of not knowing what is next. He walks us through how he figured out the next move at the multiple crossroads he found himself in.
Timestamps

00:00 - Introducing Dan Savage
03:35 - Dan’s background and current role at Shift
04:51 - The identity challenge that comes from pivoting from the military back to a civilian life
06:28 - Being purpose-driven and wanting to do good
07:00 - Becoming Chief of Staff at Syracuse University
08:28 - A new growth opportunity: Leading the military program at LinkedIn
10:43 - The toughest part of transitioning: The ambiguous freedom of civilian life vs. the clear path in the military
14:16 - The importance of having mentors, teachers and being curious
20:16 - Learning a new skill as a civilian: Storytelling
24:14 - Transferring a skill from the military: Assessing ambiguity and the bias for action
30:19 - What makes a good leader - extreme ownership
34:09 - Advice for people who want to pivot
40:36 - Don’t keep your goals to yourself
44:47 - Be a part of a community of people you admire
50:15 - The Career Accelerator

Stuff from the episode

Shift’s Career Accelerators - Break into in-demand roles and build lifelong connections with our multi-week career prep programs designed specifically for veterans.
Matchmakers: The New Economics of Multisided Platforms by David S. Evans, Richard Schmalensee
Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, Avi Goldfarb
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink, Leif Babin
Designing Your Life: Build a Life that Works for You by Bill Burnett, Dave Evans
Y Combinator's How to Build the Future series with Elon Musk
Stanford Ignite - a program for innovators

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. We’d love to hear from you!

If you’re looking to pivot into your next big role, make sure to subscribe to our member community. You can find us at www.careerhackeracademy.com/community.

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#3: From the front lines of Bagdad to Silicon Valley and Venture Capital with Dan Savage

Career Hacker Secrets

published 4 years ago

MP3•Episode home

00:00 - Introducing Dan Savage
03:35 - Dan’s background and current role at Shift
04:51 - The identity challenge that comes from pivoting from the military back to a civilian life
06:28 - Being purpose-driven and wanting to do good
07:00 - Becoming Chief of Staff at Syracuse University
08:28 - A new growth opportunity: Leading the military program at LinkedIn
10:43 - The toughest part of transitioning: The ambiguous freedom of civilian life vs. the clear path in the military
14:16 - The importance of having mentors, teachers and being curious
20:16 - Learning a new skill as a civilian: Storytelling
24:14 - Transferring a skill from the military: Assessing ambiguity and the bias for action
30:19 - What makes a good leader - extreme ownership
34:09 - Advice for people who want to pivot
40:36 - Don’t keep your goals to yourself
44:47 - Be a part of a community of people you admire
50:15 - The Career Accelerator

Stuff from the episode

Shift’s Career Accelerators - Break into in-demand roles and build lifelong connections with our multi-week career prep programs designed specifically for veterans.
Matchmakers: The New Economics of Multisided Platforms by David S. Evans, Richard Schmalensee
Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, Avi Goldfarb
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink, Leif Babin
Designing Your Life: Build a Life that Works for You by Bill Burnett, Dave Evans
Y Combinator's How to Build the Future series with Elon Musk
Stanford Ignite - a program for innovators

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. We’d love to hear from you!

If you’re looking to pivot into your next big role, make sure to subscribe to our member community. You can find us at www.careerhackeracademy.com/community.

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#12: Going All In 15:39

4 years ago15:39

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Welcome to the Career Hacker Mini Series . These are really short episodes that get straight to the point and tackle real-world challenges among career hackers in less than 10 minutes . In this episode, we're taking a bite out of Going All In . We go through the 7 steps you'll need to build the conviction to do whatever it takes to break into a top company , break into a top leadership role , or pivot into the job of your dreams . This is for anyone looking to take their skills, career, or life to the next level. Timestamps 01:32 - The three levels of commitment 01:37 - Level 1: I’ll try 01:48 - Level 2: I’ll do my best 02:08 - Level 3: Whatever it takes 02:47 - Seven steps to improve your level of commitment 02:58 - Step 1: Start with the end in mind 03:22 - Step 2: Define your goal 03:41 - Step 3: Find your Why 04:42 - Step 4: Identify your Dream 100 05:17 - Step 5: Reach out to your Dream 100 05:33 - Step 6: Make a decision 05:46 - Step 7: Define a Game Plan 06:00 - Quick overview…

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#11: How to Land Your Dream Job After Getting Let Go with Dominik Mertens 39:23

4 years ago39:23

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Welcome to the 11th episode of the Career Hackers Secrets Podcast. Today we welcome Dominik Mertens , a mother of 3 who, after running events in higher education for 15 years, lost her job due to Covid . Despite her fear of not knowing what was next, she didn't settle . She didn't lose sight of her goal, and she managed to pivot into an incredible new career . Today Dominik is Chief Customer Officer at Bond, a platform that assists schools and organizations with digital transformation and virtual community building. In today’s episode, we will discuss job hunting , preparing for interviews , and negotiating a salary . We will also touch on why you shouldn’t assume you don't have the skillset for a new industry and field and why you are never too old to pivot . Finally, we will discuss the importance of knowing and advocating for other priorities in life , such as being a mom . This is an inspiring story , and I hope this episode will inspire as much as it inspired me. So if you are someone who recently lost your job and is looking to bounce back and redefine your career , this episode is for you. TimeStamps 00:00 - Introducing Dominik Mertens 03:04 - Dominik’s background: From Belgium to Barcelona and traveling all over the world 05:00 - The new job: Sales and building relationships 05:20 - Bond’s mission: Education and private community engagement 06:17 - Being let go due to Covid and bouncing back 08:40 - What inspired you to make this pivot? Focusing on the next step 10:40 - What options did you have available? Looking for jobs and filling out my Linkedin profile 12:18 - How long did the search take, and how did you approach it? Keep your energy up and be realistic 14:50 - What was the thing that helped you move forward? Believing in myself: If you want something to happen badly enough, it will happen 16:30- The three levels of commitment 17:41 - How did you determine this was a good opportunity? Because of how the job was described: Humanizing technology and sales as building relationships / Don’t assume you don't have the skillset for a new job, since a lot of skills are transferable 20:42 - Were there some skills you didn't have? How did you bridge the gap? Acquiring digital knowledge / Setting clear expectations about what soft skills you have and what hard skills you need to learn 23:04 - How did you prepare for interviews? Googling, looking at the competitors, thinking about what would you reply to questions, and showing interest 24:59 - The five C's: A framework to identify blind spots in a company 25:50 - Read the company’s website and focus on your strong areas 26:35 - Negotiating your salary when you are starting: Let them make the first offer and know your priorities (family first) 30:50 - Being a mom and a career woman 32:29 - Why do you think you got hired over other candidates? Being authentic, knowing your value, and being humble 34:14 - What advice would you give to someone who wants to pivot? Think about what are your transferable skills. You are never too old because experience is worth gold 37:17 - Any last words of wisdom? Don't worry if you don't have a clear path, new opportunities come.…

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#10: Finding Self-Compassion and Pivoting Into Your Dream Job with Selma Chang 42:56

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Welcome to the tenth episode of the Career Hackers Secrets Podcast. Today we chat with Selma Chang , a rock star product marketer who pivoted from sales. I met Selma at LinkedIn in San Francisco a few years ago when she was passionate about pivoting into product marketing. You'll hear specifically how Selma overcame imposter syndrome and how she overcame mental breakdowns to pursue her dreams. She hired a life coach to help build confidence while is making that pivot to product marketing . There are many excellent takeaways , and so I'm not going to spoil them, but let me just tell you this: If you're someone looking to pivot into your next play , have that negative self-talk, or you're battling imposter syndrome , this interview is for you. Whether you're looking at pivoting into tech or pivoting within tech, you'll walk away feeling energized and more compassionate with yourself so you can move forward swiftly towards your career. Timestamps 00:00 - Introducing Selma Chang 02:45 - Working at LinkedIn and exploring what's next: From sales to product marketing 05:37 - Transitioning: Scared but ready for a change 07:14 - What inspired you to pivot? Coffee chats, being confident, and working on side projects during weekends 09:22 - How to find side projects 11:03 - Working with a nonprofit: A place that usually needs extra hands on deck no matter what your experience level is 13:09 - What was the most challenging part of making the switch? 15:15 - Picking up new skills before becoming a product marketer 16:03 - Taking on PMM side projects, landing interviews, and hiring a life coach 18:21 - Having a breakdown 19:20 - Applying for a new job 0:40 - Getting interviews: Leverage your network and position your resume correctly 23:27 - Preparing for interviews: Understand the language of your new position, tell your story right and take on more experience 27:41 - Negotiating your salary when you are starting: Find the right mentor and leverage your knowledge 30:35 - Landing the job and learning about yourself 34:50 - Preparing for the new position 36:55 - How has the new position been so far? 39:07 - What’s next 41:03 - What advice would you give your past self? 42:06 - Where to find out more If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. We’d love to hear from you! If you’re looking to pivot into your next big role, make sure to subscribe to our member community. You can find us at www.careerhackeracademy.com/community .…

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#9: LinkedIn Premium, Is It Worth It? 4:49

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Welcome to the Career Hacker Mini-Series. These are really short episodes that get straight to the point in real-world challenges among career hackers in less than 10 minutes . In this episode, we're taking a bite out of the reasons Why LinkedIn Premium is Worth It. You cannot afford to miss out on LinkedIn Premium, regardless of if you're job searching or not. Premium gives you access to valuable information, data, and expands your reach , all things that we will talk about in this episode. This is for anyone at any level looking to pivot into a new industry , break into a leadership role , or simply level up in their career . Looking for tips on how to improve your LinkedIn profile? Get the Linkedin Cheatsheet Mini-Guide below. Timestamps 00:46 - Is it worth it to have Linkedin Premium? 01:02 - Deeper analytics 01:52 - Wider Network 02:05 - Who viewed your profile? 02:31 - In-mail 02:41 - Access to LinkedIn Learning 03:12 - Conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. We’d love to hear from you! If you’re looking to pivot into your next big role, make sure to subscribe to our member community. You can find us at www.careerhackeracademy.com/community . Here is the link to the mini-guide: www.careerhackeracademy.com/10-steps-linkedin-profile-miniguide…

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#8: From Musician Touring the World to Sr. Director at Salesforce with Latrice Barnett 30:08

4 years ago30:08

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Welcome to the sixth episode of the Career Hackers Secrets Podcast. Today we welcome Latrice Barnett. Latrice was once a band musician touring the world, and now she is a Senior Director at Salesforce in Silicon Valley . We'll get into the details of how she decided to completely change her life after 9/11 when she quit her very lucrative job to become a full-time musician. Latrice learned a lot about becoming an artist, becoming comfortable on stage , and connecting with an audience . Then, utilizing these skills, she pivoted into a project management role in a creative agency and later into tech . As always, we dig deep into the challenges and behind-the-scenes struggles . Latrice successfully transitioned from being a night owl to being back in a corporate setting, all while dealing with impostor syndrome and being a black woman in tech . If you are looking to see how your current skills can help you pivot into a new opportunity in a top tech company from an incredibly different type of job or lifestyle, this episode is for you. Timestamps 00:00 - Introducing Latrice Barnett 04:34 - Latrice’s background: Moving abroad, joining a band, and studying literature 07:10 - Coming back to the States, doing tech and quitting to being an artist full-time 11:02 - Pivoting into tech and project management: From landing an opportunity as a project manager and producer to joining Salesforce 14:13 - The most challenging part of transitioning from being a musician on the road to being in an office 15:16 - How did you approach landing interviews to break into different jobs? Understanding who your audience is and what do they want 17:12 - What skills did you feel you didn't have? Book smarts vs. experience, and having the freedom to fail 19:15 - Being open during the interviews process: The similarities between the music business and small businesses 21:04 - The experience at Salesforce so far: Carving out a place for yourself at a larger company 23:33 - What do you wish you would have known before getting into tech? The challenge of being a black woman in tech / The brainpower of many is more valuable than the brainpower of one 25:34 - Advice for coping with impostor syndrome: Listen to your gut and look for people who can help you 28:02 - Don't be afraid to reach out and connect with other people 29:44 - Where to find out more about Latrice If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review . We’d love to hear from you! If you’re looking to pivot into your next big role, make sure to subscribe to our member community. You can find us at www.careerhackeracademy.com/community .…

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#7: 10 Steps to Create a Killer LinkedIn Profile 8:48

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Welcome to the Career Hacker Mini series. These are really short episodes. I get straight to the point and tackle real-world challenges among career hackers in less than 10 minutes . In this episode, we're discussing the 10 Steps to Create a Killer LinkedIn Profile . An optimized LinkedIn profile will ensure that you get noticed over and over again with opportunities coming your way 24/7 . This trick is by far one of my top secrets. And it’s one of the main reasons I have not applied for a job in over seven years . Anyone on any level looking to attract recruiters, hiring managers, or even investors get actionable steps to improve your profile . For those that would like to get more details or simply get a visual, we created a mini-guide. Find the link below. Timestamps 01:00 - How to Create a Killer LinkedIn Profile 01:32 - Ten Steps 01:38 - Step 1: Profile Picture 02:06 - Step 2: Tag Line 02:45 - Step 3: Summary 03:37 - Step 4: Work Experience 04:04 - Step 5: Multimedia 04:35 - Step 6: Education 05:06 - Step 7: Side/Volunteering Projects 05:33 - Step 8: References/Testimonials and asking for Recommendations 06:23 - Step 9: Skills Endorsement 06:53 - Step 10: URL 07:22 - Quick Review If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review . We’d love to hear from you! If you’re looking to pivot into your next big role , make sure to subscribe to our member community . You can find us at www.careerhackeracademy.com/community . Here is the link to the mini-guide: www.careerhackeracademy.com/10-steps-linkedin-profile-miniguide…

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#6: How Angel Gonzalez leveraged soul-searching, Y-Combinator projects, and intuition to pivot into Product Marketing 36:40

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In this episode, I introduce speaker Angel Gonzalez, and we talk about how he went from an accounting major unsure of where he was going to a product marketing manager at Linkedin. This company hires less than 1% of all applicants. Angel was a man on a mission. He shares about his process of figuring out what he wanted and then how he got it. And just a teaser, it involved Y-combinator, but not in the way you would think. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intoducing Ángel González 03:25 - Ángel’s background: From accounting to product marketing 04:40 - What inspired you to pivot? Being intentional 07:23 - From sales to product marketing 09:28 - Finding the right path in your career: Balancing logic and intuition 10:11 - Leveraging sales tactics to advance your career 12:11 - Going through the toughest moments and being humbled 14:44 - The next step: A strategy to grow your portfolio 17:40 - How to prepare for interviews: Develop and pitch your experiences 20:25 - Positioning yourself to negotiate your salary when you are starting off: Leverage your network 22:20 - How to build your network: Don’t assume, just reach out 25:05 - Getting the job: Be stern with what you want 28:01 - Handling the new position: Soaking up all the information and getting a mentor 29:21 - How to find a mentor 31:00 - Be in a position where you are learning 32:15 - What’s next 32:44 - Advice for people who want to pivot 35:06 - Where to find out more If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. We’d love to hear from you! If you’re looking to pivot into your next big role, make sure to subscribe to our member community. You can find us at www.careerhackeracademy.com/community .…

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#5: From fashion stylist to tech, to business owner: Evolve, adapt and monetize your expertise with Lisa Francoeur 52:24

4 years ago52:24

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Welcome to the fifth episode of Career Hackers Secrets Podcast. Today we welcome Lisa Francoeur , entrepreneur, female leader and world-renowned motivational speaker. Lisa is the CEO at Fancyfied and a consultant devoted to scaling empowerment globally. She is also the cofounder of Crypto Tutors, an educational platform which is all about simplifying cryptocurrencies through eLearning and one-on-one tutoring. After 10+ years of experience as a business development executive in tech, working for companies like LinkedIn, brokering partnerships with Twitter, AirBNB, Amazon, Microsoft and consulting brands like McKinsey, Lisa made the shift to full-time entrepreneurship as the founder of Fancyfied, an empowerment consultancy where she teaches strategies on how to operationalize motivation and inspiration. Today Lisa will be sharing her full story, from fashion stylist, to tech, to business owner. We will talk about the importance of being aligned with your purpose and getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. We will also touch on how to leverage your experience and commoditize your expertise in order to navigate through different opportunities. All this and much more, up next. Time Stamps: 02:56 - Lisa’s background: of Haitian descent, born and raised in New York / Coming from a disruptive and revolutionary culture 05:23 - Pivoting from fashion stylist to tech, to business owner / What pivotal moments inspired you to make those changes? 08:31 - If the career direction that you choose is not aligned with your purpose, you're going to question whether or not this is right for you 09:50 - A great question to ask yourself: Think about your natural skills and what you can do / How being able to get into clubs led to a career change 11:47 - If you want better answers, ask better questions / If you are looking for monetary gains, what can you do to generate that result with the skills you have? 14:41 - Jobs as a mean to a financial end vs Jobs as a form of education: Strive to always be learning new things 16:45 - Breaking into tech: In order to go where you've never gone, you've got to be willing to do what you've never done 19:30 - Taking a chance and stretching yourself: Learning and growing 20:21 - From cutting your teeth in a startup to working at Linkedin, and becoming the only black person on the account executive team 22:59 - The ability to see opportunity 25:05 - What was it like preparing for interviews? Why your network is your net worth / Standing out during an interview / Negotiating your salary / Asking questions 30:34 - Struggling with impostor syndrome: Objectivity vs subjectivity / Rising to the occasion / You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take 33:32 - Creating an inclusive culture and increasing representation of people of color / The next pivot: From Linkedin to leaving everything behind 37:37 - What’s next? From startup to 7-figure business in 12 months 40:27 - Keep on moving: Resigning, becoming a motivational speaker and diversifying / Fancyfied 44:10 - Crypto Tutors, Lisa’s newest endeavor: Simplifying cryptocurrencies 45:07 - What advice would you give to someone who wants to pivot? You are the company you keep 46:38 - Sometimes you have to lose everything to gain everything / Having a strong support structure 47:56 - What would you do if you knew you could not fail? The value of your imagination and metacognition 50:34 - Where to find out more about Lisa If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review . We’d love to hear from you! If you’re looking to pivot into your next big role , make sure to subscribe to our member community . You can find us at www.careerhackeracademy.com/community .…

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#4: 11 Secrets of Career Hackers 9:05

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Welcome to the Career Hacker’s Mini Series. In this episode, we're taking a bite out of the 11 Secrets of Career Hackers . These are the principles, tips, and strategies that define a Career Hacker and set them entirely apart from other top candidates. This is for anyone at any level who is looking to get the edge , mindset, and insights to have an amazing and fulfilling career . As a heads up, we're crunching a lot in 10 minutes. We created a mini-guide for those who would like to get more details or simply see a visual. Just click on the link below to download the guide. Let's get started. Timestamps 00:54 - Dare to dream big. Make sure you have a vision that is scary but also exciting at the same time 01:08 - Don’t apply to jobs. Bypass the system 01:38 - Don’t reinvent the wheel. Someone has already done it before. 02:00 - Don’t work alone. Leverage third-party networks. 02:30 - Don’t ask for a job. Ask for advice. 03:06 - Interview to win. There’s no second place. You either get the job, or you don’t. 03:50 - Level up. Always continue to engage and learn to improve. 05:08 - Ask for what you want. 05:50 - Focus on inputs, not outputs. 06:30 - Know what you are worth. 07:16 - Don’t stay in an environment you’ve outgrown. No fear. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. We'd love to hear from you! Are you looking to pivot into a top tech company? Subscribe to our member community to access industry experts, participate in live workshops, get answers to burning questions, and meet like-minded people. You can find us at www.careerhackeracademy.com/community .…

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#3: From the front lines of Bagdad to Silicon Valley and Venture Capital with Dan Savage 51:58

4 years ago51:58

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In this episode, I introduce speaker Dan Savage, and we chat about his journey from joining the army to transitioning into tech at LinkedIn and the prestigious VC firm, Sequoia . Now he is a VP at Shift.org , where he helps fellow veterans pivot into their new civilian careers. Dan gets real with us and talks about the anxiety of not knowing what is next . He walks us through how he figured out the next move at the multiple crossroads he found himself in. Timestamps 00:00 - Introducing Dan Savage 03:35 - Dan’s background and current role at Shift 04:51 - The identity challenge that comes from pivoting from the military back to a civilian life 06:28 - Being purpose-driven and wanting to do good 07:00 - Becoming Chief of Staff at Syracuse University 08:28 - A new growth opportunity: Leading the military program at LinkedIn 10:43 - The toughest part of transitioning: The ambiguous freedom of civilian life vs. the clear path in the military 14:16 - The importance of having mentors, teachers and being curious 20:16 - Learning a new skill as a civilian: Storytelling 24:14 - Transferring a skill from the military: Assessing ambiguity and the bias for action 30:19 - What makes a good leader - extreme ownership 34:09 - Advice for people who want to pivot 40:36 - Don’t keep your goals to yourself 44:47 - Be a part of a community of people you admire 50:15 - The Career Accelerator Stuff from the episode Shift’s Career Accelerators - Break into in-demand roles and build lifelong connections with our multi-week career prep programs designed specifically for veterans. Matchmakers: The New Economics of Multisided Platforms by David S. Evans, Richard Schmalensee Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence by Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, Avi Goldfarb Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink, Leif Babin Designing Your Life: Build a Life that Works for You by Bill Burnett, Dave Evans Y Combinator's How to Build the Future series with Elon Musk Stanford Ignite - a program for innovators If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review . We’d love to hear from you! If you’re looking to pivot into your next big role , make sure to subscribe to our member community . You can find us at www.careerhackeracademy.com/community .…

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#2: 6 steps to pivot into a top tech company 6:38

4 years ago6:38

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Welcome to the Career Hackers Mini Series. These are really short episodes that get straight to the point and tackle real-world challenges among career hackers. The objective is to get the most essential advice you need in less than 10 minutes. In this episode, we're taking a bite out of the Six steps to pivot into your dream job . These are precisely the steps I've taken in my career, taking me from a sales manager at Dell to a product marketer at LinkedIn and now to the Global Director of Product Marketing at one of Europe’s top 40 startups. Typically, these types of moves take at least a decade. I did it in just 5 years. As a heads up, we are crunching a lot in 10 minutes, so we created a mini-guide for those who would like to get more details. Just click on the link below. Let's get started. Timestamps 01:10 - Step 1: Think like a Career Hacker. 02:00 - Step 2: Model successful people (don’t try to reinvent the wheel). 02:48 - Step 3: Close the gap (as quickly as you can). 03:35 - Step 4: Build a Lead Generation Machine (Inbound, Outbound, and Strategic Partnerships). 04:25 - Step 5: Interview to win. 04:56 - Step 6: Close the deal. 05:12 - Quick review If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review . We'd love to hear from you! Are you looking to pivot into a top tech company? Subscribe to our member community to access industry experts , participate in live workshops , get answers to burning questions, and meet like-minded people . You can find us at www.careerhackeracademy.com/community . --->> Get the mini-guide here: www.careerhackeracademy.com/download-6-steps…

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#1: From Sales Ops to Venture Capital with Jeremiah Clark 41:43

4 years ago41:43

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Welcome to the 1st interview on the Career Hacker Secrets podcast. Today we welcome Jeremiah Clark , a black man from Atlanta, Georgia, who grew up in a single-parent household. It hasn’t been without any struggle , but Jeremiah managed to break into LinkedIn , pivot into Pinterest , and later pivoted once more into venture capital in the most competitive markets in the world - Silicon Valley . Today Jeremiah leads Business Operations for GGV Capital - a Venture Capital and private equity firm that manages $6.2 billion in capital across 13 funds. In this episode, we talk about how growing up in a single-parent household shaped him, how he broke into Silicon Valley and pivoted from Sales Ops to venture capital . We also discuss his five principles for preparing for interviews , owning your narrative , and learning scalable skills . If you're someone looking to pivot into your next play but concerned about any possible disadvantages , this episode is for you . Jeremiah will give you the inspiration to dream big by breaking goals into small steps and start moving one action at a time. Timestamps 00:00 - Introducing Jeremiah Clark 03:23 - Jeremiah’s background 06:45 - How growing up in a single-parent household shaped you? 08:10 - What inspired you to make those pivots? Identifying your true want 12:25 - The next pivot after LinkedIn: Getting into sales operations 16:07 - The next pivot: Joining Pinterest 17:55 - Preparing for interviews: The five principles 20:20 - Owning your narrative 21:10 - How to move through the most challenging moments in pivoting 25:03 - The next pivot: Getting into venture capital 29:48 - How to go about the interview process 32:29 - Jeremiah’s current role at GGV Capital 35:00 - The next projects 35:55 - Learning Chinese to work abroad 39:10 - Advice for people who want to pivot 40:35 - Where to find out more If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. We’d love to hear from you! If you’re looking to pivot into your next big role, make sure to subscribe to our member community. You can find us at www.careerhackeracademy.com/community .…

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Career Hacker Secrets Podcast: Trailer #2 1:03

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My name is Yannick Kpodar. I'm a former Product Marketing Lead at LinkedIn, a Top 100 Product Marketing influencer, and current Global Product Marketing Director at a top 40 Startup in Europe. I'm on a quest to interview ordinary people pivoting into incredible jobs in top tech companies. From a fashion stylist to a seven-figure enterprise account executive at LinkedIn, from musician to a senior director at Salesforce, from a US Army infantry officer to a VP at a startup, from a black man who grew up with his mom earning $24k a year to now leading business operations at venture capital and private equity firm in S.F. -- You'll learn all the tips and strategies they used so you can take your career to the next level. If you're someone looking to pivot in your career, break into a top tech company, or simply get to the next level -- this podcast is for you. If you know someone who needs inspiration, help, guidance, or just a friend, please spread the love. See you next week for our official launch episode! You can find us at www.careerhackeracademy.com…

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Introducing the Career Hacker Secrets Podcast! 3:57

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