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Entering the working world and facing a life with no clear-cut answers can be confusing and intimidating. The Finding a Job podcast helps early-careerist explore the steps they can take to get ready to find a great first job. In this podcast we will bring you tools, tips, strategies and the roadmaps…

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    What Is a Headhunter and Where Do They Live? -- George McGehrin // The McGehrin Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 26:15


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us is George McGehrin, President of The McGehrin Group, which is a recruiting firm focused on working with startups and major organizations throughout the United States, Europe and Latin America. They focus on the successful placement of C-level executives and managerial talent in a multitude of industries. In today's episode we discuss what a headhunter is, how you can build relationships with them, and how your potential hiring manager views you and your application. Show NotesConnect With: George McGehrin: LinkedInFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Navigating the Job Application Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 20:29


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Lesley Mitler, our Co-Host and also Co-Founder of Early Stage Careers, an agency experienced in the art of launching students and young professionals into flourishing careers. In today's episode, Lesley is going to tell us what you need to know about the job application process. Show NotesConnect With: Lesley Mitler: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Life Working in AdTech & MarTech -- Melissa Baizen // iQuest Partners

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 18:37


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Melissa Baizen, a Partner and Executive Recruiter at iQuest Partners. In today's episode, Melissa is going to tell us what's happening in the AdTech and MarTech space and what you need to do to find work there. Show NotesConnect With: Melissa Baizen: Website // LinkedInFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Finding a Job Seeker's Community -- Mabel Chan // Albert's List

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 17:19


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Mabel Chan, a Co-Founder of Albert's List, which is a community of 40,000 members in the San Francisco Bay areas made up of job seekers, recruiters, and hiring managers. In today's episode, Mabel is going to tell us what she's learned transitioning to working in career services. Show NotesConnect With: Mabel Chan: Website // LinkedInFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Networking & Finding Internal Advocates - Lesley Mitler // Early Stage Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 19:36


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Lesley Mitler, our Co-Host and also Co-Founder of Early Stage Careers, an agency experienced in the art of launching students and young professionals into flourishing careers. In today's episode we discuss networking and finding internal advocates. Show NotesConnect With: Lesley Mitler: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    From Performing Artist to EdTech Expert -- Jaclyn Mullen // Green Fig

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 26:23


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Jaclyn Mullen, Program Lead and Chief Instructional Officer of Digital Marketing at Green Fig, which is an educational technology company that partners with universities to close the digital skills gap. Show NotesConnect With: Jaclyn Mullen: Website // LinkedInFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Flip That Career -- Learning the Real-Real About Real Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 34:47


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Sydney McCoy, a recent Finance graduate at Northeastern University. Show NotesConnect With: Sydney McCoy: LinkedInFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Inside Scoop on MailChimp's Internship Program -- Jasmine Haugabrook // Mailchimp

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 14:56


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Jasmine Haugabrook, a Senior Talent Scout at Mailchimp, which is an always on marketing platform for small businesses that empowers those businesses to find and reach more customers. In part 2 of our conversation, we are going to talk about how Mailchimp thinks about entry level talent and about their internship program. Show NotesConnect With: Jasmine Haugabrook: Website // LinkedInFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    From Studying Fashion to Working in HR -- Jasmine Haugabrook // Mailchimp

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 14:58


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Jasmine Haugabrook, a Senior Talent Scout at Mailchimp, which is an always on marketing platform for small businesses that empowers those businesses to find and reach more customers. In part 1 of our conversation, we are going to talk about her career and how she got into career services. Connect With: Jasmine Haugabrook: Website // LinkedInFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Studying to Save Lives -- an EMT's Long Road to a Career in Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 20:19


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Grant Denmark, a Molecular Biology Major at Northeastern University. Show NotesConnect With:Grant Denmark: LinkedInFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Getting Experience Through Micro-Internships -- Jeffery Moss // Parker Dewey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 23:27


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Jeffery Moss, the Co-Founder and CEO at Parker Dewey, which is a mission oriented organization that helps connect great talent with great companies through what they call micro internships. In today's episode we are going to talk about how students or people looking for their first job can get some experience without already having experience to sell to potential employers. Show NotesConnect With:Jeffery Moss: Website // LinkedInFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Deep Tech Relationships -- Networking Into Starting an Artificial Intelligence Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 25:35


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Navin Mani, an undergraduate Computer Science and Finance major. Show NotesConnect With:Navin Mani: LinkedInFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Balancing a Marketing Career and Side Hustle -- Alex Goldberg // Houzz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 27:10


    Today we're going to talk to a marketing expert who focuses on helping early stage companies grow. Joining us is Alex Goldberg, a Growth Marketer at Houzz, which is the leading platform for home remodelling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish. In today's episode, Alex is going to tell us about life working at early stage technology companies and how he maintains his career while also managing a side business. Show NotesConnect With:Alex Goldberg: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Job Search Risks & Rewards of Social Media Usage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 25:29


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Lesley Mitler, our Co-Host and also Co-Founder of Early Stage Careers, an agency experienced in the art of launching students and young professionals into flourishing careers. In today's episode, we discuss how to use social networking to improve your opportunity to land a great job. Show NotesConnect With: Lesley Mitler: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Entrepreneurial Goals -- Building the Foundation to Launching a Startup

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 27:16


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us Danny Kim, a Pharmacist from Northeastern University. Show NotesConnect With:Danny Kim: LinkedInFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Transitioning From Sports Marketing to Agency Life -- Ashton Meisner // Directive

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 23:16


    Today we're going to talk about the career path of a business professional to help you understand what direction you can head into your career. Joining us is Ashton Meisner, the Lead PR Strategist at Directive Consulting, which is a B2B enterprise search marketing agency that companies trust to scale their business. Today, Ashton is going to tell us about life and sports marketing, and digital technology. Show NotesConnect With: Ashton Meisner: Website // LinkedIn Finding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Using LinkedIn -- Lesley Mitler // Early Stage Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 30:28


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Lesley Mitler, our Co-Host and also Co-Founder of Early Stage Careers, an agency experienced in the art of launching students and young professionals into flourishing careers. In today's episode we are going to talk about how you can use that new LinkedIn profile you just created to help your job search. Show NotesConnect With: Lesley Mitler: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Finding a Mentor - Should You Follow Their Path or Go Your Own Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 50:04


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Latonya Beverly, a recent graduate from Clark Atlanta University and Northeastern University with degrees in Mathematics and Industrial Engineering. Show NotesConnect With:Latonya Beverly: LinkedInFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Dropping out Early to Start a Career -- Sarah Grosz // Mutesix

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 23:59


    Today we're going to talk about a non-traditional career path of a business professional to help you understand what direction you can take in your career. Joining us is Sarah Grosz, the Head of Influencer Marketing at MuteSix, which is a one-stop creative marketing and video production agency providing intelligent ad solutions. Today, Sarah is going to tell us how she landed on her feet in a marketing career. Show NotesConnect With: Sarah Grosz: Website // LinkedInFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    How To Set Up a LinkedIn Profile -- Lesley Mitler // Early Stage Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 30:19


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Lesley Mitler, our Co-Host and also Co-Founder of Early Stage Careers, an agency experienced in the art of launching students and young professionals into flourishing careers. In today's episode we are going to talk about why you need to update your LinkedIn profile and how you can make it sparkle. Show NotesConnect With: Lesley Mitler: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Professional Golfing Career? -- Deciding Between a Career as an Athlete or Working in the Sporting Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 36:58


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us today is Richard Blayney, a Marketing student currently coming up to his third year, Queen Mary University London. Listen Connect With: Richard Blayney: Queen Mary University London Finding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Going From Intern to CEO in Your 20s -- Amanda Pietrocola // Momentum Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 25:24


    Today we're going to talk about the career path of a business professional to help you understand what direction you can head into your career. Joining us is Amanda Pietrocola, who is the CEO of Momentum Technology, which is a tech company that focuses on managing innovative and forward thinking solutions for how the world communicates. Today Amanda is going to tell us about how she became the CEO of a technology company and what you need to know to follow in her footsteps. ListenConnect With: Amanda Pietrocola: Website // LinkedInFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Writing an Effective Cover Letter -- Lesley Mitler // Early Stage Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 27:26


    Today we're going to reveal some of the practical job search tips and strategies you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Lesley Mitler, our Co-Host and also Co-Founder of Early Stage Careers, an agency experienced in the art of launching students and young professionals into flourishing careers. In today's episode, we are going to discuss how and why you should write cover letters. ListenConnect With: Lesley Mitler: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Resume Week: Why Resumes Are so Important -- Lesley Mitler // Early Stage Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 11:09


    This week we are going to talk about the daunting task of creating your first resume. Joining us is Lesley Mitler, a Co-Host of Finding a Job Podcast and a Co-Founder of Early Stage Careers. In part 5 of our conversation, we are going to wrap up our conversation about what you need to know to write a great first resume. Show NotesConnect With: Lesley Mitler: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Resume Week: What You Shouldn't Put on Your Resume -- Lesley Mitler // Early Stage Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 13:50


    This week we are going to talk about the daunting task of creating your first resume. Joining us is Lesley Mitler, a Co-Host of Finding a Job Podcast and a Co-Founder of Early Stage Careers. In part 4 of our conversation, we are going to talk about some of the things that you should not do when you're crafting your first resume. Show NotesConnect With: Lesley Mitler: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Resume Week: Writing Great Resume Bullets -- Lesley Mitler // Early Stage Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 11:55


    This week we are going to talk about the daunting task of creating your first resume. Joining us is Lesley Mitler, a Co-Host of Finding a Job Podcast and a Co-Founder of Early Stage Careers. In part 3 of our conversation, we are going to talk about the ways that you can write great resume bullets. Show NotesConnect With: Lesley Mitler: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Resume Week: Formatting Your Resume for Success -- Lesley Mitler // Early Stage Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 12:28


    This week we are going to talk about the daunting task of creating your first resume. Joining us is Lesley Mitler, a Co-Host of Finding a Job Podcast and a Co-Founder of Early Stage Careers. In part 2 of our conversation, we are going to talk about how to organize your thoughts and figure out what you're communicating with your resume. Show NotesConnect With: Lesley Mitler: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Resume Week: Where Should You Start? -- Lesley Mitler // Early Stage Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 9:19


    This week we're talking about the daunting task of creating your first resume. Joining us is Lesley Mitler, our Co-Host and also Co-Founder of Early Stage Careers, an agency experienced in the art of launching students and young professionals into flourishing careers. In part 1 of our conversation, we discuss where to start when you're drafting your first resume. Show NotesConnect With: Lesley Mitler: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Evaluating Impact Social Investing -- Finance Major Weighs How to Make Money & Do Good -- Karan Kishorepuria // Northeastern University

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 28:02


    Today we're going to reveal the practical job search tips and strategies that you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Karan Kishorepuria, a third-year Finance, Economics and Entrepreneurship Major in Northeastern University. In today's episode we are going to talk about evaluating impact social investing. Show NotesConnect With: Karan Kishorepuria: LinkedIn Finding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Using Info Session to Define Your Job Search -- Lesley Mitler // Early Stage Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 24:39


    Today we're going to reveal the practical job search tips and strategies that you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Lesley Mitler, Co-host of the Finding a Job Podcast and Co-founder of Early Stage Careers, which is a firm that understands the unique challenges and needs of students, recent grads, and millennials in transition and helps their clients get hired. In today's episode we talk about how you can start thinking about what is the right job for you through information sessions. Show NotesConnect With: Lesley Mitler: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    To Profit or To Non-profit? -- Pre-Med Student Weighs Healthcare Career Direction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 23:51


    In this episode we talk with Pre-Med Student Lauren Enright to reveal how she's thinking about the multiple directions she can go with her healthcare career. Lauren is studying Behavioral Neuroscience and Health Science at Northeastern University, as well as interning with ImpactAim Venture Accelerator and writing a research report in collaboration with the Women's Support Center. Show NotesConnect With: Lauren Enright: LinkedInFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Taking Your Career Skill Set Inventory -- Lesley Mitler // Early Stage Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 21:28


    Today we're going to reveal the practical job search tips and strategies that you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Lesley Mitler, Co-host of the Finding a Job Podcast and Co-founder of Early Stage Careers, which is a firm that understands the unique challenges and needs of students, recent grads, and millennials in transition and helps their clients get hired. In today's episode we talk how to do an honest self-evaluation so you can prepare for your upcoming job search. Show NotesConnect With: Lesley Mitler: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Building Systems to Make Changes -- Industrial Engineer's Desire to Make Social Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 22:55


    Today we're going to reveal the practical job search tips and strategies that you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Cheyenne Moltaji, an Iranian-American student at Northeastern. He is currently studying Industrial Engineering. Show NotesConnect With: Cheyenne Moltaji: LinkedInFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Life as a Bootstrapped Startup Founder -- Brian Bennett // Egami.Tv

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 14:03


    Today we're going to hear from someone who has gone from a surf and ski bum to a Silicon Valley digital advertising salesman turned startup founder. Joining us is Brian Bennett who is the CEO and Founder of egami.tv, which is a state of the art video content platform that provides your website with incremental video advertising revenue and free professional video content. In part 2 of our conversation, Brian is going to tell us what life is like as a bootstrap company founder. Show NotesConnect With: Brian Bennet: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    From Russian Studies to Startup Founder -- Brian Bennett // egami.tv

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 27:00


    Today we're going to hear from someone who has gone from a surf and ski bum to a Silicon Valley digital advertising salesman turned startup founder. Joining us is Brian Bennett who is the CEO and Founder of egami.tv, which is a state of the art video content platform that provides your website with incremental video advertising revenue and free professional video content. In part 1 of our conversation, Brian is going to tell us how he went from studying Russian business to becoming the founder of a technology startup. Show NotesConnect With: Brian Bennet: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    What Am I Going to Do This Year? -- Lesley Mitler // Early Stage Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 26:57


    Today we're going to reveal the practical job search tips and strategies that you need to land a great first job. Joining us is Lesley Mitler, Co-host of the Finding a Job Podcast and Co-founder of Early Stage Careers, which is a firm that understands the unique challenges and needs of students, recent grads, and millennials in transition and helps their clients get hired. In today's episode we are going to share the roadmap that you need to follow to make this year a success for your career development. Show NotesConnect With: Lesley Mitler: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterFinding a Job Podcast: Email // NewsletterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter

    Welcome to the Finding a Job Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 13:06


    Are you ready to make the transition into the working world? This podcast helps entry-level job seekers understand how to find and land a great first job.

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