No matter how well prepared you think you are for life after college, the transition can be a shock. Suddenly, it’s up to you to find the right job, jump start your career, develop your personal brand, and make all the right moves. Especially if you’re burdened with student debt, finding a career path and building your personal brand are crucial. But in a world of nearly unlimited options and information, how do you know if you’re making smart choices? What happens when your dream job turns out to be a nightmare? From Backpack to Briefcase features open, honest discussions with college graduates, job recruiters, and hiring managers, covering everything you need to know about applying for jobs, nailing the interview process, and making your personal brand stands out. Whether you’re actively seeking a step up the career ladder, just starting your career trajectory, or about to graduate from college, this podcast serves as your personal branding guide.
Career coach and personal branding expert Jasmine Carver talks with Lisa Weiss, a life science recruiter and account manager at Compass Consulting, about the role of the recruiter and developing the relationship between a client and potential candidates.Highlights include:The post-interview follow-up and how to make a lasting impressionHow a relationship with a recruiter impacts the relationship with the companyZoom interview tips-and-tricksAligning the candidate with the perfect roleConnect with Lisa on LinkedIn!
Career coach and personal branding expert Jasmine Carver talks with Daniela Castillo, a Senior Recruiter at the creative marketing and staffing firm Cella, to get some insight on the interview process!Highlights include:Challenges recruiters face when searching for the right fit for a roleThe need for efficiently conducted interviews“Unicorn Candidates”Why it's important to set expectations for clientsInterviewing in actionConnect with Daniela on LinkedIn!
Career coach and personal branding expert Jasmine Carver talks with Senior Recruiter at Bridge Technical Talent Darcy Uustal, and Marking Manager at NEC Corp Mallory Shaw, to get some key insights into the current job market from both sides!Highlights include:Personal stories of challenges and successes as a recent college graduate seeking their first entry level corporate jobChallenges of finding the right candidate for a specific roleImportance of learning from each interview experienceHow the current pandemic driven job market makes timing more importantImportance of using every resource available, especially recruiters!Reach out to Darcy and Mallory via email atdarcy@bridge-talent.commallory.shaw95@gmail.com
Career coach and personal branding expert Jasmine Carver talks with Adrian Young, Recruiting Director at Ranstad Technologies, about the challenges he faces in finding the right candidate for the position.Highlights include:Biggest challenges as a recruiter when interviewing candidatesHow recruiting has changed since COVIDAdvice for job seekersResume tips when applying to positionsConnect with Adrian on LinkedinEmail Adrian: adrian.young@randstadusa.com
Career coach and personal branding expert Jasmine Carver talks with recent college graduate Khushi Arora about landing her first job out of college.Highlights include:How Khushi decided which jobs to apply forBalancing salary and company culture when job huntingStrategies for not becoming discouraged when you get rejectionsHow the job search for recent graduates has changed during Covid.Connect with Khushi on LinkedinEmail Khushi: arora.khushi@gmail.com
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