What's That Job Like?

Lindsey breaks down what every aspiring Interior Designer should know about the industry. Follow a "day in the life" of an Interior Designer to help you answer the question "is interior design the right career for me?" We discuss how to get your foot in the door, the pros and cons of working for yourself, or working as an employee. We talk compensation, challenges, rewards, and lots more!

How do you decide which engineering path to choose? What is daily life like for Civil Engineers? What education and certifications do you really need, and what are nice-to-haves? We talk compensation, how to secure the first job, unique challenges, and more. Alan systematically answers every question you could have about the profession.

What is the daily life of a Psychologist actually like? How to decide if a career in Psychology is right for you. What avenues and specialties are available, and how much do they pay? Cliff brings 25 years of experience and sheds light on the fascinating field of Psychology. There are many stereotypes about working in this field, and Cliff does a masterful job drawing key distinctions between roles within the profession, as well as dispelling common myths, and giving practical advice.

What's it actually like to be a firefighter? What separates those who make it in, and those who don't? Casey has the answers. A five-year veteran, he walks us through the daily realities of serving as a firefighter. As always, we do a deep dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of this profession. We answer "How much does a firefighter make?" at every stage of their career, and what it takes to rise through the ranks.

Ricky provides loads of valuable information and resources about how to enter the field of Cyber Security. As always, we discuss daily routines, how much you should make, and what unique challenges and opportunities the field presents. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Websites - Tryhackme.com, Pentesterlab.com, book.hacktricks.xyz Youtube Channels - John Hammond, superhero1, Ippsec, The Cyber Mentor, InsiderPhD, 13Cubed, LiveOverflow, Computerphile, Branch Education, PwnFunction, Null Byte.

This job is a research nerd's dream. Chris works for the Army, but you can also be an Intelligence Analyst on the civilian side. We discuss daily tasks and routines, what degrees to target, how to choose a specialization, and the surprisingly great pay and benefits that come with the position.

Nancy breaks down for us the realities, routines, and rewards of being a teacher. If you've ever thought about teaching, this episode will help you. We talk classroom management, how to engage your students, how to grow in your skills, and where to find resources. We also dip our toes in a bit of politics, because public policy decisions so directly affect this profession.

Susannah is an ICU nurse with great stories and insights into this uniquely rewarding and challenging field. She honestly answers all the questions future nurses might have. We discuss compensation, little-known parts of the job, advice on education (What do you REALLY need?) and advancing your career, and much more!

Ashtyn gives us an in depth look at the life of a Pilates instructor. She breaks down the certification process, income potential, and the best ways to find a work environment that fits you. We also discuss the challenges of this career, who should and should not become an instructor, and how best to hone your skills.

Wealth Management is a great career for those with a mind for money, numbers, and people. Diane walks us through the benefits and challenges of daily life in Finance, and gives a realistic look on what it takes to succeed. As always, we walk you through a day in the life, what education and skills are really needed, work-life balance, and how best to get started.

What does it take to make a living as a Photographer? Where do you start? What camera and tools are necessary? Where can you make the best money? Charlsie answers all these questions and more. We talk about daily work routines, tricks of the trade, and the best way to get started in the business.

A day in the life of an Amazon Web Services software salesman. Conner leaves no stone unturned in the life of a software salesman, we cover skills, routines, and how to land the job. Learn about the real honest challenges, work-life balance, typical career progression, and of course, the lucrative pay.

Erin shares heaps of valuable insight into all things Graphic Design. She talks about how to land a full-time job, not just going the freelance route. We cover it all, education needed, work-life balance, typical salary. Erin expertly breaks down everything you need to know about entering the field and thriving.

Learn from Scott about the opportunities and challenges of the sales profession. Training, project management, and negotiation skills are also a big focus of this episode as they can play a big part of sales in a smaller company. If you have considered a role in sales, no matter the industry, give this episode a listen.

If you've ever thought about teaching as a profession, this episode will be very helpful to you. Morgan provides insight into whether it's worth getting a master's degree, the importance of classroom management, and of course, all the daily tasks of a teacher that most people don't think about.

A deep dive into the world of Civil Engineering. Reid has been a Civil Engineer for several years, and we talk about how to choose which engineering path to choose, why civil engineering is a great career, work-life balance, realistic salary expectations, and more!

Looking for a job in healthcare that won't require crazy hours but still pays well? This might be it. Jennifer walks us through the life of an Occupational Therapist with clear, insightful answers. If you've ever thought about going into healthcare, and you are weighing your options, start here.

Michelle has been a Physical Therapist for many years and she goes into the nitty gritty details of what a day in the life of a PT looks like. We cover work-life balance, possible work settings, challenges and rewards of the profession, and what kind of person would be a great fit for Physical Therapy.

Megan has been in the field for about 10 years and she shares tons of valuable insight in this episode. Recreational Therapy is one of the coolest jobs I have interviewed, and I'll be honest, I didn't know much about before talking with Megan. If you are a fun loving, active, helpful person who wants a rewarding career, this one might just be the path for you!

Hannah walks us through a week in the life of a project manager. We discuss the best routes to becoming a project manager, and we have an honest look at the stress involved with the job as well as the rewards. Hannah shares loads of practical, actionable advice on whether or not pursuing project management is right for you, as well as some general career insights.

Jennifer walks us through the ins and outs of being a Speech Language Pathologist. Whether you are looking to work in a hospital, home health setting, or with a local school, Jenn has insight into the pros and cons of each path. This is such a rewarding and in demand career, I had a lot of fun learning all about the field! We cover salary ranges, daily routines, required education, and the unique challenges and opportunities awaiting aspiring Speech Language Pathologists.

This career may go by many titles, but fundamentally, it's about making sure security systems are installed and communicating properly. John talks about the awesome opportunity in this field, as well as the challenges and difficulties. As always, we go into a "day in the life" for this job, as well as all the other things you might want to know if you are interested in a career in tech, IT, or engineering.

Vic Mignogna is my guest today. You might know him from Full Metal Alchemist or Dragon Ball Z. We discuss how to get into voice acting, what does a recording schedule and session look like, and tons more! If you've ever been curious about the behind the scenes of voice acting, this is the episode for you!

What daily tasks, projects, and people does a software developer work on? What's the best way to get started? Typical salary range for entry level in 2022.

In this episode, I sit down with Meredith who has worked in several different library positions over the past few years. We discuss many different job opportunities that you didn't realize existed working in a library, and how to land those jobs. We tackle questions like: Do you need a degree? What's the pay like? What skills are most valued in this line of work?

This episode is a short introduction to why I started the podcast, and what I hope you will get out of listening.