Guidance Counselor 2.0

Episode 530 - Don't Walk Away from AI w/ Mark Hinkle

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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Episode 529 - State of the Market from a Veteran Recruiter

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 528 - Building Your AI Job Search System

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:40:28 -0400

Episode 527 - All Things Open 2026 - the Current State of the Tech Market -

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

didn't make it to all things open this year? no problem, I got you.

had the chance to keynote a 200+ person meetup in raleigh, nc for all things open. the first 20 minutes is my keynote talk on where the tech market is right now and then the last hour is a panel i moderated on how to stand out in the job search.

Episode 526 - How to Use AI to Navigate Offers

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 525 - Using AI for Mock Interviews

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

this is week 6 of using ai to help you on your job search! we are looking at how to use the voice portion of ai to help prep you!

Episode 524 - Using AI In Your Job Search - DMs & Cover Letters

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:40:40 -0400

Episode 523 - From Blockbusters to Burnout - Reinventing Work with Steven Puri

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 522 - Week 4 on Using AI to Make Over Your Linkedin

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 521 - Week 3 + Using AI to Write Your Resume

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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Episode 520 - Build Your Target Company Hit List with Claude

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 519 - Use Claude to Figure Out What Job You Actually Want

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:12:59 -0400

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Episode 518 - The Inner Workings of Job Search Algorithms w/ Subhash Jaini

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 517 - Navigating AI and Your Career - All Things AI 2026

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 516 - LATAM Community Recap

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 515 - Community Always Wins w/ Chris DeMars, Sr. Dev Advocate @ TuxCare

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:40:12 -0400

Episode 514 - Literally Writing The Book on Technical Interviews w/ David McCarter

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:01 -0400

Episode 513 - Everything's Broken w/ Mike Peditto

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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Episode 512 - AI Resumes, Ghost Jobs, & The State of the Market w/ Sr. Recruiter Steven Evans

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

we are hanging today with a recruiting vet in the industry to talk about a variety of topics!

Episode 511 - How to Level Up Your Career w/ AI + Nader Dabit, Growth at Cognition

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

hanging with the legend Nader Dabit himself on where AI is going and how to best position yourself in this ever changing job market.

Episode 510 - AI and Your Career w/ Aaron Francis

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

we are diving into conversations on how to best use AI in your career and get practical advice on what you can do TODAY!

Episode 509 - How to Tackle Salary Negotiations w/ John Gates

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

we are joined this morning by John Gates a dedicated salary coach and diving into how to level up your salary in this market!

Episode 508 - Finding Your Next Job w/ Recruiter Richie Lampani

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

and we're back! diving into a new series interviewing recruiters on best practices right now to find a job in this challenging job market.

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Episode 507 - What To do If You Were Laid Off Today w/ Will King, Design Engineer

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 506 - Navigating Recruiters - Solo Show

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 505 - Interview Prep - Solo Show

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 504 - Feeling Demotivated In Your Career and How to Fix It w/ Emma Bostian

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:55:49 -0400

Episode 503 - How to Answer the 'Tell Me About Yourself' - Solo Show

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:23:30 -0400

Episode 502 - How to Find a Job on LinkedIn - Solo Show

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 501 - How to Network on LinkedIn - Solo Show

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 500 - Let's Talk About Job Boards - Solo Show

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 499 - Recapping @wesbos Tweet About The Job Search - Solo Show

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 498 - How To Create Your LinkedIn Profile - Solo Show

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 497 - How to Write an Impactful Resume - Solo Show

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:39:51 -0400

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Episode 496 - How to Build Healthy Developer Culture w/ Matt Stauffer, CEO of Tighten

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 495 - How to Land Your Next Promotion w/ Kelly Vaughn, Sr. Eng Mgr

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 494 - Soft Skills over Technical Skills w/ Alex Berk, Lead Engineer

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 493 - Pretending to Have The Job Before You Get It w/ Josh Cirre, DevRel @ Laravel

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 492 - The State of AI and Your Career w/ Mark Thompson, Sr. DevRel @ Google

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:27:47 -0400

Episode 491 - A Very Analytical Approach to the Job Search w/ Jerome Hardaway

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 490 - Finding a Job in This Tough Job Market w/ Barrett Blake MS MVP & Architect

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:56:24 -0400

Episode 489 - How to Navigate Internal Recruiters w/ Principal Recruiter Aaron Harmon

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:37:44 -0400

Episode 488 - Finding a Job Through a Friend and a DM w/ Andrew Gilliland

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:46:13 -0400

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Episode 487 - The Art of Networking...Internally w/ Dania Luc, Cyber Security Program Manager

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 486 - Why Is Everyone Hiring A Social Media Person

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 485 - ADHD & Anxiety to Public Speaking w/ Will Klein

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 484 - Navigating a 20 year Career in Tech w/ Sunil Pai

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 483 - In Demand Skills in Today's Market w/ Founder Ken Schumacher

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 482 - How You Should Hire in Today's Market w/ Engineering Manager Nate Taylor

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 481 - Finding a Job in This Terrible Market w/ Principal Engineer, Jeff Blankenburg

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:14:04 -0400

Episode 480 - Tech Hiring is Not Dead, No Matter What the Headlines Say

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 479 - Aaron Presley on Leaving Nike, Freelancing & Finding Purpose Beyond Code

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 478 - From Yoga Teacher to Director of Engineering — Harjis Deksnis’ Nonlinear Tech Journey

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 477 - How Gilad Shoham Cracked 52 Interviews in 30 Days

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 476 - The Power of Community at Torc and Career Guidance w/ David Messinger, CTO of Torc

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400

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Episode 475 - Career and Community talks w/ Domitrius Clark

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:48:26 -0400

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Episode 474 - From Layoff to Job in 19 days w/ Sr. Engineer Michael Eaton

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400

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Episode 473 - How to Stand Out In Your Search to a Founder w/ Nizar Zaher

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:19:17 -0400

coming at it from a hiring perspective today! how does someone stand out in a sea of applicants?

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Episode 472 - How to Crush the Application and Interview Process w/ Brad Garropy

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:55:04 -0400

Episode 471 - Mindset in the Job Search w/ Jasmine Vo

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:38:32 -0400

Episode 470 - Leaving Corporate America w/ CTO David Fannin

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:39:03 -0400

Episode 469 - Community Building from a DTC Brand w/ Carl Maynard

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400

I am hanging out with my dear friend Carl who is head of creative and community at the DTC brand freaks of nature. talking about community building from the lense of DTC.

Episode 468 - AI & The Job Search w/ Engineering Leader Anna McDougall

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:28:15 -0400

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Episode 467 - Talent Land - Guadalajara - Exposing the Job Search

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400

honored to speak at talent land in guadalajara this april.shared a few hard truths (and some strategies) about job searching in tech right now. check it out.

Episode 466 - How to Land a Cool Job w/ Jordan Rogers, Former Director of Marketing at Nike

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:01 -0400

Episode 465 - Beyond the Match: How Torc is Redefining The Talent Industry

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:37:55 -0400

hang out with me and the CEO of Mike Morris as we talk about how Torc is paving the way in the talent industry!

Episode 464 - Hiring Trends and The Power of Community w/ Andy Hutsell

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:42:31 -0400

hanging out with Andy Hutsell who heads up all direct hiring at Randstad!

Episode 463 - The Grueling Job Search w/ Bradley Stokes, VP of IT

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 462 - AI And The Job Search w/ Vp of Eng, Andrew Moore

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 461 - How To Get a Job Off of X/Twitter w/ Staff Eng, Jacob Evans

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Jacob did the cold applying and typical job search tasks but he was getting no where. we're talking about how he landed his most recent job!

Episode 460 - Generalists vs. Specialists Where Do We Go From Here w/ Pat Clarke, Dir of Eng

Fri, 30 May 2025 12:26:59 -0400

we are hanging out with director of engineering pat clarke to talk about the shift from the generalists trend that has occured the last few years so what seems like now companies wanting specialists.

Episode 459 - Starting Over w/ Clark Sell

Wed, 28 May 2025 12:38:13 -0400

Episode 458 - Navigating Your Career w/ AI as a Junior Dev w/ Will King

Fri, 23 May 2025 12:45:24 -0400

we are diving into the conversation on how ai effects the junior dev market.

Episode 457 - Staying Positive in Your Job Search w/ Bree Hall, Developer Advocate

Wed, 21 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400

diving into Bree's career and how she stayed positive after not getting her first job for 3 years after graduating.

Episode 456 - Power of Engaging on Social and How to Interview with a Startup w/ Founder, Rae Lambert

Mon, 19 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Raechel has built an amazing platform called River and we are going to talk about it!

Episode 455 - Why James Disappeared from the Internet w/ James Q Quick, Head of Dev Exp

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 454 - DEVWorld 2025 Conference Talk - Exposing the Job Search

Wed, 14 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400

switching things up a little this week with a recap of a recent talk from DEVWorld 2025 in amsterdam. we're talking all about breaking down all the ways to hack the job search process.

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Episode 453 - Why You Should Just Post Things w/ Francesco Ciulla, Sr. Dev Rel

Mon, 12 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Francesco is an absolute beast when it comes to content amassing 194k twitter followers and over 300k Youtube subs. We are going to talk about how he didn't even want to post to the internet and now it's changed his career.

Episode 452 - THAT conference keynote - you are not alone

Fri, 09 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400

a bit of a throwback here to my keynote at THAT conference 2023. it might be a bit later, but the feelings still stand. always remember that in your job search, you're not alone.

Episode 451 - The Blocking & Tackling of Finding a Job in 90 Days w/ Lawrence Lockhart

Wed, 07 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400

this is part 2 of an amazing conversation I had with Lawrence on how he found a job in 87 days of just cold applying but we are diving into what his day to day looked like.

Episode 450 - JSConfMX Conference Talk - How Content & Community Can Impact Your Career

Mon, 05 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400

switching things up a little this week with a recap of a recent talk. putting yourself out on the internet is more important now than ever when it comes to growing your career. this talk sets the framework on how to start building community and content to become discoverable in the sea of job seekers.

Episode 449 - Being Nice and How to Network w/ Salma Alam-Naylor

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400

talking about getting into tech from an non traditional career path!

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Episode 448 - All Things Open Conference Talk (Exposing The Job Search Process)

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400

switching things up a little this week with a recap of a recent talk. if you’re feeling stuck in your job search, you’re not alone. this talk is fully Q&A and should give you valuable insight on how to approach your next career move!

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Episode 447 - Layoff to Offer Letter in 89 Days w/ Sr. Dev Rel, Lawrence Lockhart

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Diving into Lawrence's recent job search strategy and how he was able to land a job in 89 days!

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Episode 446 - How to Hire And Navigate Startup Culture w/ CEO, Kevin Van Gundy

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Lets dive into how to hire and navigate the job search!

Episode 445 - Career Switching and Job Search 101 w/ Account Manager, Jordyn Wallace

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Hanging with a fellow Randstad employee to talk all things job search tips!

Episode 444 - How AI is Effecting the Interviewing w/ Head of Dev Relations, Angie Jones

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400

We are diving into how AI is effecting hiring and interviewing!

Episode 443 - Advice from a Hiring Manager w/ Eng Manager Dan Digangi

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:00:00 -0400

Hanging with my guy Dan who is a Engineering Manager at Active Campaign to talk through the job search!

Episode 442 - Building a Network & Betting on Yourself w/ Co-Founder Dee Murthy

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Hanging out with Co-Founder Dee Murthy to talk about his entrepreneurial journey. Check out his podcast Groupchat!!

Episode 441 - How to Hire Properly w/ Brian Holt, Staff PM @ Neon.tech

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400

hanging with the legend Brian Holt to talk about all things hiring and what he looks for when he hires!!

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Episode 440 - Solo Show

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400

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Episode 439 - From Sales to First Engineering Job at Netflix w/ Shaundai Person

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:28:05 -0400

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Episode 438 - Finding a Job Through Community w/ Appwrites Nishant Jain

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400

hanging out with Integration engineer and appwrite hero nishant jain to talk about his job search journey!

Episode 437 - Navigating Your Career and Job Search w/ Leon Noel

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 436 - Do What You Love and It Just Works Out w/ Kevin Blanco, Sr. DevRel

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:00:00 -0400

hanging with my friend kevin from appsmith! talking about how he got to where he is at in his career!

Episode 435 - The Power of Putting Yourself Out There w/ Aaron Francis

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400

hanging out with the amazing Aaron Francis to really dig into his talk about putting yourself out there!

Episode 434 - How to Navigate Large Conferences w/ Nick Taylor, Dev Advocate

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 433 - The Winding Road w/ Leslie Greenwood, Co-Founder of Women Wednesday

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 432 - 10 Month Job Search w/ Jeremy Barger, Director of Engineering

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400

catching up with my friend Jeremy on his latest job search that took 10 months. Our goal is to give you practical tips to level up your job search.

Episode 431 - What To Do When You Are Laid Off w/ Eng Leader, Colin Lord

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400

we are going to dive into Colin's last job search and how he overcame getting a position during a downturn and the holidays!

Episode 430 - Recruiter Turned Software Developer w/ Brooke Sweedar

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400

joined this morning by the wonderful Brooke Sweedar to talk about her career journey from a 10+ year recruiter and diving into software development!

Episode 429 - Hello Darkness My Old Friend w/ DevRel Expert, Tessa Kriesel

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400

talking about the importance of getting out, productivity hacks, and getting away from your desk

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Episode 428 - Advancing Your Career from Senior to Leadership w/ Principal Engineer, Stephen Shary

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Stoked to hang with Principal Engineer Stephen Shary to talk about things to consider going from senior to leadership as well as how to build good tech culture.

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Episode 427 - The Tactical Part of Community w/ Pauline Narvas, Community @ Vercel

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400

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Episode 426 - Community Chats and Meetup.com Alternatives w/ Founder, Taz Singh

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 425 - Start Showing Up and Get Off Your Couch w/ Kent Dodds

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400

joined this morning by the GOAT Kent Dodds to talk about the importance of developer conferences and community!

Episode 424 - Building Your Audience and Going Independent w/ Josh Comeau

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400

PUMPED to hang out with Josh today to talk about building his course work, the importance of building and networking.

Episode 423 - Management Talks w/ Jem Young, Eng Leader @ Netflix

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:39:30 -0400

hanging out talking leadership!

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Episode 422 - How Content Can Land You a Job w/ Chantastic

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Hanging out with my dude Chan to talk about his latest job search and how content and community landed him his current job.

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Episode 421 - The Importance of Value in your Career w/ Staff Dev Advocate, Adewale Abati

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Joined by Staff Dev Advocate Adewale (Ace) Abati from Block today to talk about his career growing up in Nigeria to being a Staff Engineer and the importance of providing/adding value to get where you want to go!

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Episode 420 - Finding a Job as a Director of Engineering w/ Brian Walter, Republic.com

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:40:00 -0400

Hanging out with Director of Engineering, Brian Walter of Republic.com. A lot of times people think leadership individuals have it easy to find a job but Brian's journey was tough and we are going to talk about it!

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Episode 419 - Building Teams Exactly How You Want w/ Hank Taylor, Marketing at Laravel

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 418 - How to Land Freelance Opportunities w/ Hank Washington, Founder

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 417 - Career Transition into Software Engineering w/ Chris Nowicki, Eng Lead

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined by my dear friend Chris Nowicki to talk about how he landed his first job in tech!

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Episode 416 - Why Community Matters w/ Staff Comm Mgr at Vercel, Pauline Narvas

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 415 - Doing the Job Before You Get The Job w/ Jason Torres

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 414 - Promotion by Layoff w/ AI Staff Eng, John Vandivier

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 413 - X's and O's of Networking (Solo Show)

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 412 - You Are Enough w/ Motivational Speaker Reggie Ford

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 411 - Updates on the Job Market w/ Managing Director, Dan Thompson

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 410 - Thoughts Around Hiring Senior & Staff Engineers w/ Dir of Eng, Harry Wolff

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 409 - The Grass Isn't Always Greener w/ AD Slaton

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 408 - Helping People w/ Kelly Vaughn, Director of Eng

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 407 - How To Send a Cold Reach Out (Solo Show)

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 406 - Why Everyone in Tech is Burnt Out w/ Eng Leader, Ryan Burgess

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 405 - The Importance of the Follow Up w/ Liz Schwerd, Sr. Recruiter

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 404 - Career Conversations w/ Chris Gardner, Platform Eng Manger @ Accenture

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 403 - Landing an Interview (Solo Show)

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 402 - Leaving Meta and Figuring Out What's Next w/ Keiyana Arnold DEIB Strategist

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 401 - Leveraging Your Strengths In the Job Search w/ VP of Eng Jesse Gray

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 400 - The Power of Just Getting Started w/ Torrance Evans

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 399 - From Sr. IC to Sr. Leader w/ VP of Eng, Matt Burch

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 398 - The Art of Interviewing (Company Edition) w/ Matt Walsh Co-Founder of Talgo.io

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:11:00 -0400

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Episode 397 - Tactics Around the Job Search (Solo Show)

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 22:00:00 -0400

Episode 396 - Balancing Life with Kids & Mobile Development w/ Mazen Chami Sr. Mobile Dev

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 395 - Building Community and Your Career w/Director of Marketing of RenderATL

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 394 - How to Write a Resume That Doesn't Suck (Solo Show)

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 393 - How To Tackle the Job Search with Content w/ Dan Digangi, Eng Manager

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 392 - Trauma in the Workplace w/ Christie Hoffman, Founder of Engagement Academy

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 391 - Gamecocks, Recruiting, Content, and The Job Search w/ Corey Jones

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 390 - AI, Women in Tech, and Your Career Isn't Linear w/ Apurva Misra, Sr. ML Eng

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 389 - How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job (Solo Show)

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 388 - Creating a Job That Does Not Exist w/Aaron Harmon, Sr. Recruiter

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 387 - How to Hire and Get Hired w/ Donnie Skalak, VP of Engineering

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 386 - Innovation in Community Building w/Kham Ward, CEO of BLK Men in Tech

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 385 - Capturing Attention on the Job Search w/Tom Redman, Head of Dev DX

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 384 - Are You Tired of Grinding? w/Reid Evans, Founder/Consultant

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 383 - Navigating the Job Search (Solo Show)

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 382 - It's not 2019 Anymore....w/ Anthony Mays, Founder of Morgan Latimer

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 381 - Be Curious and Be Urgent w/Sales Leader, Chris Richardson

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 380 - Let's Talk About Finding A Job Right Now (Solo Show)

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 379 - DevRel, Content, Going out on Your Own w/ Aaron Francis

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 378 - Don't Lose Yourself, Invest in Yourself w/ Omri Buzi

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 377 - Are You Scared of Programming w/ Francesco Ciulla

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 376 - Having a Savings Account and Being Healthy in 2024 w/ Paul Sheriff

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 375 - Living Life to the Fullest w/ Alex Friedman, Investor & Entrepreneur

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 374 - Busy is a 4 Letter Word w/ Gant Laborde, CIO of Infinite Red

Fri, 31 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 373 - It's All Fun and Games Until... w/ Will Johnson, Sr Dev Advocate at Auth0

Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 372 - The State of DevRel and Recent Job Search Thoughts w/ Sam Julien

Mon, 27 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 371 - Fractional Work and AI w/ Reed Tomlinson, CTO

Fri, 24 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 370 - Giving Yourself Permission w/ Matt Dolson, Manager at Deloitte

Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 369 - Diaries from the Job Search w/ Chantastic

Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 368 - Finding a Job In Today's Market w/ Kelly Vaughn, Dir of Eng @ Spot AI

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 367 - The Power of Content w/ @ykdojo

Wed, 15 May 2024 14:24:42 -0400

Episode 366 - Professional Development 101 w/ Rhia Dixon, Assoc Director, VML

Mon, 13 May 2024 18:29:16 -0400

Episode 365 - Catching up on Brad's Job Search w/ Brad Garropy Sr Engineer

Fri, 10 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 364 - Band to Bartender to Developer w/ Chance Strickland Sr Engineer at Replo

Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 363 - Tips on How to Sell Yourself w/ Michael Hale

Mon, 06 May 2024 17:11:05 -0400

Episode 362 - Future of AI and Transitioning into Tech w/ Rishab Kumar Staff Eng Twilio

Fri, 03 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

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Episode 361 - 10 Months on The Job Search w/ Dev Advocate Valarie Regas

Wed, 01 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 360 - Tactics for the Job Search from Conversations - Solo Show

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:07:08 -0400

Episode 359 - Job Search Q&A w/ Dev Advocate Lawrence Lockhart

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:03:39 -0400

Episode 358 - From College Student to Speaking at Conferences w/ Dev Agrawal Dev Advocate

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 22:59:14 -0400

Episode 357 - A Tough Last Year So Let's Talk about It w/ David Neal Sr Dev Advocate

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 22:55:17 -0400

Episode 356 - The Possibility of Leaving Tech All Together w/ Sr Dev Advocate Chris Demars

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 355 - Why You Should Consider Freelance & Contracting w/ Founder Dan Mall

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 354 - How to Contribute to Open Source The Right Way w/ Bekah Weigel

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 353 - Overcoming Fear in this Economy w/ Shruti Kapoor, Staff Eng at Slack

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 352 - How to Ace An Interview - Solo Show

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 351 - The Mastermind of Networking & Community w/ Christiaan Heijmen

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 350 - The Benefits of Changing Companies w/ James Q Quick, Content Creator

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 349 - Climbing the Career Ladder w/ Tim Cheadle, VP of Engineering

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 348 - People and Values w/ Ben Pyle, CTO of Curantis

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 347 - Talent Marketplaces - What are They? - Solo Show

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 346 - Black Tech Pipeline AI and Learning to Code Again w/ Pariss Athena

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:15:58 -0400

Episode 345 - How to Lead Without Being in Management w/ Kelly Vaughn, Director of Eng

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 344 - New Responsibilities w/ Taylor Poindexter, Eng Manager at Spotify

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 343 - How to Navigate an Interview (Solo Show)

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 342 - Practicing What We Preach w/ Eng Manager Julian Dasilva

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 341 - Navigating Layoffs, Side Hustles, & Portfolios w/ Tyler Clark, DevRel at Okta

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 340 - Making Yourself Invaluable w/ Annyce Davis VP of Eng at Meetup

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Episode 339 - The Art of Relationship Building w/Jeff Torbeck, VP of Revenue at Gun.io

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400

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Episode 338 - Navigating This Job Market w/ Dan Thompson, Managing Dir at Vaco

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 337 - Laid off Twice in a Year w/ Joe Previte, Sr. Engineer

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 336 - AI, Coffee, and Leveling Up Your Career w/Robin Gupta, VP of Eng

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 335 - Q&A Episode (Solo Show)

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 334 - Tackling Interviews w/ Vitor Oliveira, Talent Success Manager at Gun.io

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 333 - Redefining Success w/ Michael Hale Jr, Project Manager City of Detroit

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 332 - Importance of Social Collaboration w/Ashley Narcisse, Staff SWE @ Apollo

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 331 - Job Search 101 + Solo Show

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 330 - Restaurant Management to Coding w/Lawrence Lockhart, Dev Advocate at Vaadin

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 329 - Back to the Basics (Finding a Job) + Solo Show

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 328 - Are You Content w/ Mark Techson, Sr. DevRel Engineer @ Google

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 327 - Building Courses and Reputation w/ Josh Comeau

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 326 - How To Excel as a Human Outside of Coding w/ Michael Eaton

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 325 - State of the Economy w/ The Jobfather, Jermaine Murray

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 324 - Triathalons and Tech w/ VP of Eng, Brian Walter

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 323 - The Balance of Hustle Culture w/ Bria Sullivan, CTO & Founder

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 322 - Engineering Leader on the Job Search w/ Dan DiGangi, Engineering Manager

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 321 - Navigating Change w/ Frank Bach, Frmr Principal Designer of Headspace

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 320 - The Importance of Written Content w/ Brian Morrison, Educator at Planetscale

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 319 - Why Do People Keep Doing This w/ Kelley Griggs, Founder of Britepeer

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 318 - The Power of being Present w/ Teja Yenamandra, CEO of Gun.io

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 317 - Solo Show

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 316 - The Importance of Taking Care of Devs w/ Vitor Oliveira, Talent @ Gun.io

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 315 - What Is Out There For Free w/ Julian Dasilva, Software Mgr, STEM Advocate

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 314 - Level Up Your Career w/ David Pine, Content Developer at Microsoft

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 313 - The Importance of Trust w/ Ben Kettle, VP of Revenue at Gun.io

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Episode 312 - Is DevRel Going Away w/ Tracy Lee, CEO of This Dot Labs

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I'm joined today by Tracy Lee, CEO of This Dot Labs and we're answering the question, "Is DevRel going away?"

Episode 311 - Managing Your Strengths w/Engineering Manager, Tiffany Jachja

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined this morning by Engineering Manager Tiffany Jachja where we are going to talk about confidence, personal trust, and honing in on your strengths!

Episode 310 - Too Much PowerPoint Not Enough Code w/Neil Chaudhuri, President of Vidya Software

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined by President of Vidya Software, Neil Chaudhuri. We are going to dive into developer productivity and the hiring process in tech!

Episode 309 - Hiring Culture and Breaking into Tech w/ Branden Thornton

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Hanging with my guy Branden Thorton who is currently at Uber! Come hang!

Episode 307 - Decentralization, Interviewing w/ Angie Jones, VP of Developer Relations at Block

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined by Angie Jones VP of Global Developer Relations at Block. We are diving into a TON of topics around decentralization, interviewing tips, devrel, and personal branding!

Episode 306 - Importance of Public Speaking w/ Staff UI Eng, Homer Gaines

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined by my dear friend Homer Gaines who is a Staff UI Engineer out of Atlanta. We are going to dive into public speaking, networking, community, and his passion for music!

Episode 305 - The Power of Community w/Head of DevRel, Domitrius Clerk

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined by my dear friend and head of DevRel of Clerk.com, Domitrius Clerk. We are going to talk about all things community and how it relates to the job search and your job!

Episode 304 - Gun.io DevRel Team w/VP of Tech, Deividi Silva

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined today by my friend and colleague, Deividi Silva who is out of Brazil. He heads up all of our technology and product and we are going to dive into how we are different than our competition.

Episode 303 - The Funnel of Networking (Solo Show)

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Just me myself and I this morning talking about how the funnel of networking should work!

Episode 302 - Gun.io Mini Series w/ Victoria Stahr, Talent Growth

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined this morning by Victoria Stahr who is in charge of creating community and guiding developers through the Gun.io journey! Come hang out with us and learn more about Gun.io!

Episode 301 - Networking and the Restaurant Industry w/ Head of Eng, Seth Alexander

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined by Head of Engineering, Seth Alexander. He recently went through the job search so we are going to talk about his journey, the power of networking, and his experience in the restaurant industry.

Episode 300 - Big Tech Energy This Morning w/ Jarrett Albritton

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined by the GOAT of networking and community Jarrett Albritton. Jarrett and I originally met on Clubhouse during COVID and he has been on my radar ever since so I am pumped to hang with him this morning!

Episode 299 - Fun Fri-Tays w/Kelly Vaughn, Director of Eng at SpotAI

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined by my friend Kelly Vaughn who is super passionate about hiring and building good culture! Come hang with us and ask some questions!

Episode 298 - AI, Side Hustles, and the Future of Sourcing w/ Cyrus Harbin

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined by the GOAT Cyrus Harbin. This dude is an absolute FORCE in the tech industry. I had the pleasure to co-host RenderATL with this guy so I HAD to get him on the show.

Episode 297 - Accessibility, Hobbies, and The Job Search w/ Chris DeMars

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined by my dear friend Chris DeMars who is an Accessibility Engineer and who is currently on the job search so we are going to talk about his experiences so far and some other fun things!

Episode 296 - Remote vs. Onsite? Where are we heading? w/Clark Sell of THAT Conference

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined today by my dear friend Clark Sell who runs THAT Conference. We were texting about onsite work and we figured why not talk about it!

Episode 295 - Hiring, Interview, Triathlons, and The Braves w/Eng Mgr Colin Lord

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am hanging out with my friend and Eng Mgr Colin to go over a wide range of topics! But at the end of the day we are talking about how to stand out in interviews!

Episode 294 - All things DevRel w/Rizel Scarlett, Dev Advocate at Github

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined this morning by Developer Advocate Rizel Scarlett who is currently at Github. We are going to talk about supporting juniors in DevRel, how to get into DevRel, and developing a brand.

Episode 293 - Slowing Down w/Aaron Nunley Frmr Director of Engineering

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined this morning with prev. Director of Engineering at Eventbrite, Aaron Nunley. We are going to talk about evaluating your career, the job search, and some leadership principles in engineering he lives by!

Episode 292 - State of the Market & How to Stand Out

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined by my dear friend Dan to talk about the state of hiring and how to stand out in the market right now especially during an interview!

Episode 291 - Bad Advice and Failed Dream Jobs w/J.D. Hillen

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined by J.D. Hillen today who is a Software Engineer II at Garmin. We are going to talk about bad advice he got in college, what happened when a dream job wasn't his dream job, and the power of community!

Episode 290 - Mastering the Technical Interviews w/ Anthony Mays

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

I am joined by my friend Anthony Mays, Founder of Morgan Latimer Consulting and former Googler.

Episode 289 - The Power of Social Media and Notifications w/Jon Martini

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0400

I am joined by my friend Jon Martini. Sr. Technology and Product Leader who just secured his new job through the power of social media!

Episode 288 - Interviewing and Recruiting w/Todd Libby

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0400

I am joined this morning by my friend Todd Libby. We are going to talk about his recent job search!

Episode 287 - Persevering Through Trauma with Vulnerability w/ Reggie Ford

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400

I am joined today by Reggie Ford who has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, and ESPN.

Episode 286 - RenderATL Ready (Solo Show)

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:00:42 -0400

Just me, myself, and I talking about how to survive and maximize conference szn.

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Episode 285 - From Developer to Product w/Jacob Herrington

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:00:03 -0400

I am joined by my friend Jacob Herrington who recently made the move from dev to product! We are going to dive into this transition and also working from startups to big tech!

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Episode 284 - Getting to Where Your Going w/Michael Liendo

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:00:33 -0400

I am joined by Michael Liendo, Sr. Developer Advocate at AWS. We are going to dive into what decisions Michael had to make to get where he is at and what others need to consider!

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Episode 283 - Burnout and Hanging On (Solo Show)

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:00:11 -0400

Hey friends! Just me myself and I this morning! Talking about a trend I am seeing among individuals in the tech industry!

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Episode 282 - Grab bag Episode w/Tessa Kriesel

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:00:05 -0400

I am joined by Head of Platform of DevRel at Snapchat, Tessa Kriesel. We are going to talk about a SLEW of things today so just come hang and say hey :)

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Episode 281 - Being Contentful w/Shauna Kimball

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:00:15 -0400

I am joined by Shauna Kimball who is Sr. Manager, DEI & University Programs for 2k. She has formerly been with Uber, Nike, and Meta!

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Episode 280 - Laid Off Twice in a Year...Now What? + GC 2.0 w/Emmett Naughton

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:00:01 -0400

I am joined by my friend Emmett Naughton who has absolutely BATTLED when it has come to the job search. He has a really cool story on being resilient.

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Episode 279 - Building vs. Building with CEO/CoFounder Todd Werth of Infinite Red

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:53 -0400

I am joined today by Todd Werth who has spent his entire life building software and decided to make the jump to build a company! We are going to dive into this and the decisions he had to make!

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Episode 278 - The Power of Content w/Jason Lengstorf

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:00:53 -0400

I am joined by Jason Lengstorf who is a full time creator/content producer for tech brands! We are going to talk about the importance of content!

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Episode 277 - Break The Glass (Solo Show)

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:00:37 -0400

If you were laid off today...what do you need to do? Let's talk about it.

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Episode 276 - Shashi Lo - Out Here Helping People

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:00:23 -0400

I am joined by my friend Shashi Lo who is a Sr. Engineer at Microsoft. We are going to talk about interviewing and how to level up your career!

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Episode 275 - Colin Lord - PTO, Hobbies, and Taking Care of Yourself

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:00:03 -0400

I am joined by my dear friend Colin Lord who is an Engineering Manager at SmileDirect Club. We are going to talk about the importance of hobbies and having balance in your life!

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Episode 274 - A Letter To Recruiters (Solo Show)

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:00:33 -0400

Hey friends! Just me myself and I talking about the last week on the road and why I'm a little frustrated at recruiters.

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Episode 273 - Braydon Coyer and Navigating 800 Submissions to Jobs

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:00:59 -0400

I am joined by Sr. Engineer Braydon Coyer to talk about his job search journey. We are going to talk about how being analytical during the search can pay off!

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Episode 272 - Networking Strategy (Solo Show)

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:00:10 -0400

Just me today! Diving into how to network at conferences and online!

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Episode 271 - Entrepreneurship and Startup Life w/Sheena Allen

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:00:18 -0400

I am joined today by Founder/Entrepreneur, Sheena Allen! We are going to dive into her story from being a creative in college to starting her own tech company without being technical! We also dive into tips for folks wanting to become an entrepreneur!

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Episode 270 - A Tough Conversation w/Ashten Fizer

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:00:13 -0400

I am joined by Ashten Fizer who does it all!! She is a Talent Brand Unicorn at Dropbox! We are sitting down and having a real convo of the job market.

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Episode 269 - Contract/Contract to Hire (Solo Show)

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:00:10 -0400

Diving into contract/contract to hire topic that so many people don't know how to navigate.

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Episode 268 - A letter to Recruiters w/Head of DevRel at Snap, Tessa Kriesel

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:00:53 -0400

I am joined by Tessa Kriesel who is Head of Platform DevRel at Snapchat and we are diving into how recruiters need to handle the engineering ecosystem of tech.

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Episode 267 - Leading from the Bottom And Creating A Safe Space For Feedback

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:00:15 -0400

I am joined by CTO, Benjamin Pyle out of Texas. He is CTO of Curantis Solutions out of Texas.

Episode 266 - Building Impactful Teams w/Director of Engineering, Chris Holland

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:00:16 -0400

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Episode 265 - Q&A On The Job Search (Solo Show)

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:00:20 -0400

Just me hanging today answering any questions you may have on the job search!

Episode 264 - Jem Young, Engineering Manager at Netflix and the State of Tech

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 10:00:48 -0400

I am going live with my friend Jem Young to talk about everything that's happening in tech right now!

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Episode 263 - Let Me Help You (Solo Show)

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:00:53 -0400

It's just me today! I want to give back practical advice so we are going to do just that!

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Episode 262 - Dealing with this Downturn (Solo Show)

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:00:24 -0400

Just me today answering some questions that I've gotten a lot lately!

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Episode 261 - Scaling an Engineering Organization of 300+ Developers

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:00:10 -0400

I am joined today by Ryan Nel, Staff Engineer, and Joel Segerlind, Director of Engineer at Volvo Cars. We are going to dive into how they hired 300+ developers in a year.

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Episode 260 - Handling an Uncertain Market w/James Quick

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:00:23 -0400

I am joined by my dear friend James Quick who is a full time content creator in the tech world! We are going to dive into how to navigate the market right now.

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Episode 259 - How to Get Into Tech w/Ashten Fizer

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:00:16 -0400

I am joined today by Ashten Fizer who has held so many jobs under the sun and we are going to talk about the non-linear path to get into tech!

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Episode 258 - Recruiters are Hiring Managers Best Friends (Solo Show)

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:00:36 -0400

Just me today! I am diving into the amazing relationship that needs to be hiring managers and recruiters.

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Episode 257 - Tips and Tricks of the Job Search from a Meta Engineer w/Andronica Klaas

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Today I am joined by Andronica from Meta. She is a WEALTH of knowledge so we will be diving into a TON of different topics.

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Episode 256 - Salaries and ATS/CRM (Solo Show)

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:00:58 -0400

Just me running my mouth. Come hang with us! Like what you hear? Connect with me - Website: ⁠solo.to/tdesseyn⁠ LinkedIn: Taylor Desseyn Tweet me: @tdesseyn Pics of the life, wife, daughter & dog: @tdesseyn

Episode 255 - How Do You Sell Yourself w/Erik Anderson, Sr. Software Engineer at Yum! Brands

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:00:32 -0400

I am joined by my friend Erik Anderson where we will talk about how to sell yourself as an engineer to recruiters and hiring managers in the job search!

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Episode 254 - How Do You 'Do' A Recession w/Engineering Manager, Andrew Wyborski

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:00:34 -0400

We are diving into how to network, interview, and job search your way through a recession!

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Episode 253 - New Beginnings and How to Scale w/ Ryan Burgess

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:14:30 -0400

I am joined by my dear friend, Ryan Burgess who is a Senior Software Engineering Manager - Productivity Engineering at Netflix. We are going to both talk about our new jobs and how to scale teams!

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Episode 252 - Advocating For Yourself w/ Amy from Hack Your HR

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:00:28 -0400

I am joined by Amy @HackYourHR on advocating for your career and making sure your feelings are validated.

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Episode 251 - Employee Centered Management Systems w/Dmitriy Neganov who heads up Vaco's M&A practice

Mon, 08 May 2023 07:00:03 -0400

I am joined today by Dmitriy Neganov who heads up Vaco's M&A practice. Dmitriy just released a book about a new type of management system! Come hang with us! Like what you hear? Connect with me - Website: www.vaco.com/taylor LinkedIn: Taylor Desseyn Tweet me: @tdesseyn Pics of the life, wife, daughter & dog: @tdesseyn

Episode 250 - Interviewing as a Principal Engineer as a First Timer w/Joe Flateau, Technical Lead/Staff Engineer at Density

Fri, 05 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400

I am joined by Joe Flateau, Technical Lead/Staff Engineer at Density. We are going to talk about how after 12 years at one job he entered the job search and how difficult it was! Come hang! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn

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Episode 249 - How To Be Better w/my colleagues Nate Walker and Joseph Jewell

Wed, 03 May 2023 07:00:09 -0400

I am joined this morning by my colleagues Nate Walker and Joseph Jewell. We are going to talk about the recruiting industry and how it can be better as a whole and how we as Vaco Global Solutions can provide more value to you! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn

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Episode 248 - How to Break Into Tech (Solo Show)

Mon, 01 May 2023 07:00:22 -0400

Just me today! Come hang as I dive into my two cents on how to break into tech! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn Like what you hear? Connect with me - Website: www.vaco.com/taylor LinkedIn: Taylor Desseyn Tweet me: @tdesseyn Pics of the life, wife, daughter & dog: @tdesseyn

Episode 247 - It's Okay To Stay Somewhere w/my dear friend Stacey Smith who is a Sr. Principal Developer

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:00:05 -0400

I am joined by my dear friend Stacey Smith who is a Sr. Principal Developer. We are going to talk about his daughter getting started in tech and why he has chosen to stay at the same place for 10+ years. Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn

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Episode 246 - Recruiting Industry (Solo Show)

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 07:00:33 -0400

Just me today! Come hang as I rant about the recruiting industry! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn

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Episode 245 - From Engineer to Product And How to Get into Tech w/Adam Murray who is a Sr. Product Manager at Cloudflare

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 07:00:47 -0400

I am joined by Adam Murray who is a Sr. Product Manager at Cloudflare. Adam has worked in all positions within tech and we are going to talk about what he has learned and why he went into product after a deep engineering background. Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn Like what you hear? Connect with me - Website: www.vaco.com/taylor LinkedIn: Taylor Desseyn Tweet me: @tdesseyn Pics of the life, wife, daughter & dog: @tdesseyn

Episode 244 - Whole Wide World Out There w/ Alana Kilmartin who is an author, podcaster, and speaker

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:00:04 -0400

I am joined today by Alana Kilmartin who an author, podcaster, and speaker who is making your career fit your life and not the other way around. Come hang with us! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn

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Episode 243 - Giving Back and Helping Everyone w/my dear friend Sydnee Sampson

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:00:26 -0400

I am joined today by my dear friend Sydnee Sampson who is doing some AMAZING things in the tech community out in Oakland! Come join! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn Like what you hear? Connect with me - Website: www.vaco.com/taylor LinkedIn: Taylor Desseyn Tweet me: @tdesseyn Pics of the life, wife, daughter & dog: @tdesseyn

Episode 242 - How to Find a Recruiter (Solo Show)

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:00:41 -0400

Hey friends! Just me, myself, and I today! Going over how to find a recruiter on Linkedin in and what signs you need to look at before working with us! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn

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Episode 241 - The Shift to Remote Work and the Power of Content w/VP of Software Engineering, Andrew Moore

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:30 -0400

I am joined this morning by VP of Software Engineering, Andrew Moore. We are going to talk about the changes in onsite/hybrid work and how to leverage social media as a hiring manager to network! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn

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Episode 240 - LIVE from THAT Conference

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:00:02 -0400

Hanging out with some friends! Come say hey! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn

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Episode 239 - Investing in Your Career w/Amy Dutton who is the Director of Design at Zeal

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 07:00:46 -0400

I am joined by Amy Dutton who is the Director of Design at Zeal. We are diving into her career journey and what you need to invest in to grow your career. Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn Like what you hear? Connect with me - Website: www.vaco.com/taylor LinkedIn: Taylor Desseyn Tweet me: @tdesseyn Pics of the life, wife, daughter & dog: @tdesseyn

Episode 238 - Managing Workload and Delegation w/Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at SpotAI

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:00:59 -0400

I am joined by my dear friend Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at SpotAI. We are going to dive into how to be a better leader! Come hang! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn Like what you hear? Connect with me - Website: www.vaco.com/taylor LinkedIn: Taylor Desseyn Tweet me: @tdesseyn Pics of the life, wife, daughter & dog: @tdesseyn

Episode 237 - Working with Recruiters (Solo Show)

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:00:20 -0400

Just me today! Diving into recruiters and how to leverage us in your job search or even BEFORE you enter the job search! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn Like what you hear? Connect with me - Website: www.vaco.com/taylor LinkedIn: Taylor Desseyn Tweet me: @tdesseyn Pics of the life, wife, daughter & dog: @tdesseyn

Episode 236 - How to Survive an Interview w/Eddie Hinkle, Engineering Manager at Glassdoor

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:00:48 -0400

I am joined this morning by Eddie Hinkle, Engineering Manager at Glassdoor. We are diving into how to survive an interview and when to leave a job! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn

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Episode 235 - How to Write a Job Description & Hire Correctly w/ CEO/Cofounder of Flightcontrol (YC W22) | Creator of Blitz.js

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:00:15 -0400

I am joined this morning by CEO/Cofounder of Flightcontrol (YC W22) | Creator of Blitz.js on how he writes job descriptions and creates a great interview process! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn Like what you hear? Connect with me - Website: www.vaco.com/taylor LinkedIn: Taylor Desseyn Tweet me: @tdesseyn Pics of the life, wife, daughter & dog: @tdesseyn

Episode 234 - WE BACK w/Clark Sell

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:00:47 -0400

I am joined today by Clark Sell Founder of THAT Conference and consultant/entrepreneur. It's a grab bag of topics today so buckle up and grab some popcorn and hang! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn Like what you hear? Connect with me - Website: www.vaco.com/taylor LinkedIn: Taylor Desseyn Tweet me: @tdesseyn Pics of the life, wife, daughter & dog: @tdesseyn

Episode 233 - Guidance Counselor 2.0 w/Milecia McGregor - Career Paths Outside of Software

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:00:10 -0400

We are hanging out with Render 2023 Speaker Milecia McGregor to talk about where to go if software development isn't for you! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn

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Episode 232 - Recruiter Extravaganza w/Adam Walters, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Polygon.io.

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:43 -0400

I am joined today by Adam Walters, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Polygon.io. We are diving into EVERYTHING regarding the recruiting/staffing world! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn

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Episode 231 - Hodgepodge Episode (Solo Show)

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:22 -0400

Just me today having a little Q&A chat! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn

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Episode 230 - You Belong in Tech w/Anna McDougall

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:00:28 -0400

I am joined this morning by Anna McDougall who is out of Germany and we are going to talk about her book! Definitely going to be a great conversation and belonging in the tech ecosystem! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn

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Episode 229 - Changing up the Way of Interviewing w/Christopher Swift, Senior Software Engineer at Live Oak Bank in Raleigh

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:00:10 -0400

I am joined by Christopher Swift, Senior Software Engineer at Live Oak Bank in Raleigh. We are diving into how he interviews and evaluates talent and getting started as a junior developer. Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn

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Episode 228 - Lunch Time Edition w/VetsWhoCode Board Member w/Alex Reyes, MBA, who is an Inclusive Recruiting Strategist @ Meta

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 08:00:43 -0400

I am joined today by Alex Reyes, MBA, who is an Inclusive Recruiting Strategist @ Meta. We are going to dive into how to prep for 2023 if you are wanting to dive into the job search! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn

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Episode 227 - Obstacles in the Job Search w/Jacob Herrington a Sr. Engineer

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:00:49 -0400

I am joined today by Jacob Herrington a Sr. Engineer where we are going to talk about the obstacles companies put in the job search and how to deal with them! Recruiter Against Recruiters - Click the Link Below For Job Postings, Newsletters & more! https://solo.to/tdesseyn

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Episode 225 - Resume Triage w/Alishah Novin

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:00:47 -0400

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Episode 224 - How to Find the "Right Fit' w/Reid Evans Principal Consultant and ResultStack and Co-Founder/CTO of L3i

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:00:26 -0400

I am joined by Reid Evans Principal Consultant and ResultStack and Co-Founder/CTO of L3i. We are going to dive into how to screen folks properly for your organization. Hint: we don't have it figured out:)

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Episode 223 - Fixing the Interview Process w/Gant Laborde, CIO of Infinite Red a React Native FIRST consulting company

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:22 -0400

I am joined by Gant Laborde, CIO of Infinite Red a React Native FIRST consulting company. Gant is brilliant and has so many thoughts so come hang on this Fri-Tay!

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Episode 222 - From Hourly Wage at Target to Beating out 2k Applicants w/Tim Stoneberg

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 08:00:29 -0400

I am joined today by Tim Stoneberg who is a Software Engineer and we are going to talk about his job search journey! Come hang with us!

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Episode 221 - Back to the Basics - Recruiters (Solo Show)

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:00:46 -0400

Just me this morning! I'm going over some basics of the job search!

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Episode 220 - Back to the Basics (Solo Show)

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:00:32 -0400

Just me this morning! I'm going over some basics of the job search!

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Episode 219 - Meet the NERD Team w/Sloane Bartley

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:00:48 -0400

Over the next few weeks I will be introducing my team to everyone! Up first we have my dear friend and colleague, Sloane. She is an incredible recruiter with a heart for people. Y'all come show her some love!

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Episode 218 - Speaking to the Pain & Not Apologizing w/Jean Leggett who is an amazing coach/speaker/resume writer

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:00:20 -0400

I am joined by an amazing woman named Jean Leggett who is an amazing coach/speaker/resume writer! We are going to dive into how to build a resume and communicate to hiring managers what you've done!

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Episode 217 - Networking on Polywork (Solo Show)

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:00:58 -0400

Just me today! Going to dive into how to use Polywork more effectively as a form of networking! Come say hey!

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Episode 216 - Promoting a Fun Environment for Devs w/my friend Ray Morrison

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 08:00:29 -0400

I am joined again by my friend Ray Morrison. He is a second-time guest and we are going to dive into what jr devs need to do in their first 90 days and what makes his environment so much fun!

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Episode 215 - The Power of a Conference and It's Community w/Clark Sell, Founder & CEO of 'That Conference"

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 08:00:48 -0400

I am joined today by Clark Sell, Founder & CEO of 'That Conference'. Clark has an incredible passion for building community so we are going to talk about it!

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Episode 214 - Catching up with a Shopify Recruiter w/Alain Robineau

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:00:41 -0400

I am joined today by Alain Robineau who recruiters data science folks at Shopify! We are diving into the recruiting industry and how to separate yourself as a recruiter and job seeker!

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Episode 219 - Meet the NERD Team w/Sloane Bartley

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:00:40 -0400

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Episode 213 - English Lit to Software Developer w/my dear friend Kasey Wahl

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 08:00:46 -0400

I am catching up with my dear friend Kasey Wahl this morning on his job search journey. It's a wild journey for Kasey from being stuck in China during COVID to landing his first dev job.

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Episode 212 - Navigating Twitter

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 08:00:41 -0400

Hey friends! Diving into how to use Twitter to find a job! Come hang! Also will do a quick refresh on Polywork!

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Episode 211 - Content and the Recruiting Industry w/Joel Lalgee from Hirewell

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:00:02 -0400

I am joined today by the GOAT Joel Lalgee from Hirewell. We are going to chop it up on why content creation is THE way to attract top talent.

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Episode 210 - Why Do People Suck w/my dear friend Andrew Wyborski

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:00:50 -0400

I am hanging with my dear friend Andrew Wyborski and we are going to dive into how to level up your day to day by doing some very simple things. Come hang with us!

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Episode 209 - From Car Salesman to Software Dev

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:00:39 -0400

Come hang with us!

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Episode 208 - The Power of Self Care, Networking, and Community w/Annie T. Bellefleur a Software Engineer at Stitch Fix

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:00:24 -0400

I am joined today by Annie T. Bellefleur a Software Engineer at Stitch Fix out of Atlanta. We are going to dive into some of her favorite topics around the job search!

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Episode 207 - Rest, The Job Search, and Hiring for Teachable Skills w/Paul Gower who is an Engineering Team Lead at Kin Insurance and conference organizer for Little Rock Tech Fest.

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0400

I am joined today by Paul Gower who is an Engineering Team Lead at Kin Insurance and conference organizer for Little Rock Tech Fest. We are going to dive into some great topics today that is targeted both to the job seeker and hiring manager.

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Episode 206 - From Tech Recruiter to Developer w/Andrew Coleman who is a React Recruiting Lead at Bitov

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:00:55 -0400

I am joined today by Andrew Coleman who is a React Recruiting Lead at Bitovi! We are going to dive into Andrews job search framework, networking vs applications, and the power of referrals!

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Episode 205 - Resume Triage w/Alishah Novin

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:00:21 -0400

Going over resumes!

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Episode 204 - Recap of Last Few Weeks

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:00:43 -0400

Just hanging for a few minutes to recap a wild last few weeks!

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Episode 203 - Compressed.FM w/James Quick and Amy Dutton while at MagnoliaJS

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 08:00:40 -0400

Surprise! I'm hanging with James Quick and Amy Dutton while at MagnoliaJS. Come hang!

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Episode 202 - No Mans Land Out of Coding Bootcamp w/Drew Robbins who is a recent graduate of a BootCamp that now is at Meta

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 08:00:56 -0400

I am joined by my friend Drew Robbins who is a recent graduate of a BootCamp that now is at Meta! Drew is passionate about helping recent BootCamp grads find a job! Come hang!

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Episode 201 - 1.49 GPA College Dropout to Staff Engineer with Will Johns, Staff Software Engineer at The Butterfly Network

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:00:14 -0400

I am joined by Will Johns, Staff Software Engineer at The Butterfly Network, to talk about his journey!

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Episode 200 - Networking 101

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 08:00:48 -0400

Just me today! I'm going over how to leverage Polywork and various parts of Linkedin/Twitter. Come hang!

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Episode 199 - Streaming, Shotgunning, & Twitter

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 08:00:46 -0400

I am joined by Drew Clements, Front-end Engineer at Nacelle, to talk about his wild job search story! Come hang and say hey!

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Episode 198 - From Code to Coach

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 08:00:56 -0400

I am joined by Jonny Scharer who recently went through the job search and we are going to talk about how you don't have to be a developer to get into tech!

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Episode 197 - Lunch Edition w/Jossie Haines on DEI

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:01:00 -0400

I am joined today by Jossie Haines who recently left Tile as their VP of Engineering & Head of DEI and now has started her own company!

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Episode 196 - Restaurant, Factory Worker, Hotel Manager, Software Developer

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:00:58 -0400

I am joined this morning by Ray Morrison who has an amazing job search journey.

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Episode 195 - From Opera Singer to Software Developer

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:00:16 -0400

I am joined by Anna McDougall, Director Product and Engineering, where we will dive into her job search journey.

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Episode 194 - How I Would Approach the Job Search

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Hey! Just me today! Come hang as I talk about how I would personally do over my job search journey before I ended up at Vaco!

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Episode 193 - From Long Nights at the ER to Software Developer

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:00:07 -0400

I am joined by my dear friend Emmett Naughton this morning who is a Developer at Luro. Emmett has built an amazing community with coder dads and leverages social media perfectly. We are going to dive into his story today! Come hang!

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Episode 192 - Tips from a Former Apple Hiring Manager

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 08:00:56 -0400

I am joined by Thiago Ghisi, Director Of Engineering at Nubank. Thiago was recently on the job search after his time at Apple so we are going to talk about his story as a job seeker and then thoughts as a hiring manager!

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Episode 191 - Job Search Tips (Solo)

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:00:57 -0400

Hey friends! Just me today! Going to talk about some things I am seeing from job seekers and how to get better! Come hang!

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Episode 190 - Branding, Content, and Creating Your Own Luck

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:00:49 -0400

I am joined by Christina Aldan, Speaker, Trainer, Mentor, Brand Strategy Consultant at Arana Software. We are going to talk about the power of branding and leadership!

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Episode 189 - How to Write a Resume

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:07:11 -0400

Solo Show today! Come hang!

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Episode 188 - 35 Interviews with 0 Applications w/Jordan Kohl, Staff Software Engineer at Twilio

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:00:05 -0400

I am joined by Jordan Kohl, Staff Software Engineer at Twilio. Jordan recently went through the job search and had some amazing insights on how he navigated it and how he ended up at Twilio!

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Episode 187 - Hanging with a Friend w/Cam Goedde, Product Marketing Manager at DELL

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:00:53 -0400

I am joined by my dear friend Cam Goedde, Product Marketing Manager at DELL. This episode is going to feel a little different because I love this guy to death! We are going to talk about a ton of things!

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Episode 186 - I Ain't Got Time...How Can Recruiters Help w/Daniel Norton, CTO of Neural Payments

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:00:14 -0400

I am joined by my friend Daniel Norton, CTO of Neural Payments. We are going to dive into how to leverage a recruiting firm as well as junior developers!

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Episode 185 - Building Community

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:00:07 -0400

Happy Fri-Tay! Solo show today! Talking about conferences, meetups, and how to get involved locally! Come hang!

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Episode 184 - Finding Work in the Direction You Want To Go w/ Michael Chan

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:00:13 -0400

I am joined by Michael Chan (chantastic). Michael is focused on improving the UX of the web with @storybookjs and @chromaui. We are diving into finding and making opportunities where you're showing the world where you're going and the importance of public work, and double dipping on work projects.

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Episode 183 - Step by Step on How to Hire w/Jamon Holmgren, Founder & CTO at Infinite Red, Inc.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:00:32 -0400

I am joined by Jamon Holmgren, Founder & CTO at Infinite Red, Inc. We are going to dive into his hiring processes because Jamon really understands being intentional!

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Episode 182 - Importance of Soft Skills and Hiring w/ JM Huret

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:00:02 -0400

In today's episode, I'm joined by a very special guest, JM Huret. JM is the Head of Engineering for Vaco's software consulting arm, Vaco Built. We dive into 3 main topics: soft skills, looking at the bigger picture of a person when interviewing, and mistakes on hiring.

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Episode 181 - Advice to Hiring Managers w/ Stephen White

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 08:00:19 -0400

In today's episode, I'm joined by Stephen White, AVP, Software Engineering at Healthtrust in Nashville. We dive into how to build culture and brand, advice for up-and-coming hiring managers, and questions you should be asking companies when you interview!

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Episode 174 - Content Creation 101 w/ Alex Sheridan

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:00:16 -0400

In today's episode, I'm joined by Alex Sheridan, Founder of Impaxs. Alex is a MASTER at video content, and I am thrilled he is joining me to talk about the power of video!

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Episode 173 - Networking 101 & LinkedIn Tips w/ me :)

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:00:02 -0400

Just me today! I talk conference season and networking.

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Episode 172 - Recruiter Life w/ Hunter Mitchem

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:00:58 -0400

On today's episode, I'm joined by my dear friend, Hunter Mitchem. Hunter is a Senior Recruiter at Otterbase in Nashville. I respect how Hunter plays the game, so I asked him to come on! We chop it up about the recruiting/job search world.

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Episode 171 - Leading Globally in a Remote Setting w/ Shannon Smith

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 08:00:26 -0400

On today's episode, I'm joined by Shannon Smith, VP of Engineering at Onna. You may remember his name because he was on The Unicorn Finders recently! We dive into practical interview tips for job seekers, optimizing interviews for hiring, and how to lead on a global scale.

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Episode 170 - Content Creation and The Job Search w/ me :)

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:00:45 -0400

In today's episode, it's just me! I talk about ideas on how to get your information in front of as many eyeballs as possible.

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Episode 169 - FAANG & The Job Search w/ Andy Wong

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:00:36 -0400

On today's episode, I'm joined by Andy Wong, Senior Software Engineer at Block (FKA Square). We dive into his story and how he got to where he is at in his career. Also, how to navigate FAANG interviews aaaaaaand we will touch on negotiations! (You don't want to miss this one.)

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Episode 168 - Importance of Conflict w/ Liz Kislik

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:00:28 -0400

In today's episode, I'm joined by Liz Kislik, wearer of MANY professional hats- Contributor to Harvard Business Review, Management consultant, Executive coach, and TEDx speaker. We dive into the importance of conflict when it comes to leadership.

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Episode 167 - Hiring Quickly and Keeping the Soul w/ Tommy Norman

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 08:00:19 -0400

In today's episode, I am joined today by Tommy Norman, Chief Agility Officer at Acklen Avenue in Nashville. We dive into how to evaluate your hiring pipeline, how to keep the soul of your organization as your scale, and addressing conflicting cultures!

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Episode 166 - Navigating LinkedIn w/ me :)

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:00:39 -0400

On today's episode, we're keeping the focus on how to actually use LinkedIn to find a job! So come hang!

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Episode 165 - The Power of the DM w/ Conner Bush

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:00:56 -0400

Joined by my friend Conner Bush, Full-stack Software Engineer at Netflix, we talk about Conner's really cool story on how he got to Netflix...but I warn you...It's prreeeettttyyyy simple.

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Episode 164 - Building Tech Culture from the Ground Up w/ Brian Hogan

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:00:26 -0400

On today's episode, I'm joined by Brian Hogan, Director Of Education at Temporal Technologies. We are going to dive into how to build teams from the ground up, making tech more inclusive for newbies, and touching on freelance/consulting!

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Episode 163 - Wild A** Market w/ Jermaine Murray

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:00:16 -0400

I am joined by Jermaine Murray, DEI Champion and The Jobfather, who is on a mission to help 500 Black people get new Jobs in Tech. We dive into how to increase black representation in tech, talk about this crazy market, and the success Jermaine has had in his career!

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Episode 162 - Tis the Season of Conferences w/ me :)

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:00:44 -0400

Hey friends! Just me on this episode! We're going to recap my time at React Miami and discuss some general tips I have with navigating conferences and why it's important to get to these things if you can!

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Episode 161 - Finance Talk...Because We Need It w/ Steve Alverson

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 08:00:19 -0400

In this episode, I am joined by Steve Alverson, Partner | CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ | Financial Advisor, at McCall & Associates. We dive into the world of RSU's/Stocks/Options/Vesting and a bunch of other financial terms (I have no idea what they mean). Enjoy!

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Episode 160 - The Power of Community w/ Will Johnson

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:00:46 -0400

On today's episode I'm joined by Will Johnson, Developer Advocate at Auth0, Instructor at Egghead.io and Speaker/Technical Writer. Will and I got connected through Twitter, and he has been such a connector of people. You won't want to miss this episode as we dive into how he got his first job in tech!

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Episode 159 - Tips to Hiring Managers w/ Luca Cipriani

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:00:15 -0400

Joined by Luca Cipriani, Engineering Manager and OKR Coach out of Turin, Italy, we dive into recruiting tips for managers, expectations of mid-senior engineers, and how to achieve alignment with the business and tech!

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Episode 158 - Leading for Engineers w/ Kishau Rogers

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:00:17 -0400

Joined by RenderATL speaker and CEO/Founder, Kishau Rogers, we dive into how leaders need to lead engineers!

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Episode 157 - The Path to Principal w/ Rich Rader

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 08:00:32 -0400

Joined by my friend, Rich Rader, a Principal Engineer at eviCore Healthcare here in Nashville. We talk about what a principal engineer actually IS and the importance of retention when it comes to implementing leadership tracks.

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Episode 156 - Management Road Map w/ Eric Yager

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:00:33 -0400

Joined by Eric Yager, Site lead @ Amazon for Air Science and Tech org in Nashville, we dive into some tactical things he is implementing on his team when it comes to running his software teams more effectively.

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Episode 155 - Lay of the Land w/ me :)

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:00:09 -0400

It's just me today's episode! My guest had to reschedule last minute so go over some general thoughts on the market and hiring.

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Episode 154 - Job Hunting Thoughts w/ John-Michael McCasland

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:00:55 -0400

In this episode I'm joined by John-Michael McCasland, a Software Developer who recently just completed his job search. We dive into his thoughts and observations to help others next time they are on the job search.

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Episode 153 - Negotiations, Career Progression, & Ensuring Fairness w/ Ingrid Epure

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:00:58 -0400

Joined by Ingrid Epure, Staff Software Engineer at Netlify, we dive into a bunch of applicable topics to everyone in today's market! Topics like how to negotiate, how to evaluate your career progression, and ensuring fairness for minorities in tech.

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Episode 152 - How to Incentivize Developers w/ Nick Frederick

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 08:00:15 -0400

In today's ep, I'm joined by Nick Frederick, CEO of Rebar Technology and Host of Subscriptions: Scaled Podcast. We dive into how to keep developers at your organization **for the long run.**

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Episode 151 - Content, Culture, and DevRel w/ Colby Fayock

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 08:00:58 -0400

I am joined this morning by Colby Fayock who is a Senior Dev Experience Engineer @ Cloudinary. We dive into why content and DevRel needs to be apart of your organizational approach, how to build good culture, and maybe a job tip or two for job seekers!

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Episode 150 - Finding Your Truth w/ Anthony Mays

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:00:12 -0400

In this episode- I'm joined by Ex-Google Engineer and current Career coach Anthony Mays. We dive into Anthony's story and what made him jump from Google to doing his own thing.

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Episode 149 - Setting Boundaries w/ Shaundai Person

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 08:00:09 -0400

In today's episode we have Shaundai Person, Senior Software Engineer, Productivity UI at Netflix. Also, Shaundai was a RenderATL speaker this year. We are going to talk about setting boundaries at work and balancing the whole work/life balance sitch.

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Episode 148 - How to Be a Better Manager w/ Ashley Hunsberger

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 08:00:06 -0400

Today's episode- Ashley Hunsberger, Director of DevOps Engineering, is BACK. We talk about how to recruit as a manager, taking care of yourself as a manager, and how to conduct reviews!

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Episode 147 - Things to Consider Before Leaving w/ me :)

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:00:39 -0400

This episode is just me, myself & I giving you some thoughts on what you should do before you jump to a new company.

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Episode 146 - How to Improve the Hiring Process w/ Nate Taylor

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:23:19 -0400

Today's episode- chatting with my guy Nate Taylor, Director of Software Engineering at Pluralsight & Co-Organizer at Connectaha. We dive into some topics he is currently dealing with around hiring.

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Episode 145 - Work Life Balance w/ Gabe Greenberg

Fri, 27 May 2022 08:00:16 -0400

Joined by Gabe Greenberg, CEO/Founder of G2i inc. Gabe has an amazing story of finding his balance of work and life. Give it a listen and learn from Gabe's story just like I have!

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Episode 144 - Discovering Your Super Power w/ Heather Downing

Wed, 25 May 2022 08:00:12 -0400

Joined by Heather Downing, Principle Developer Advocate at Okta and Microsoft MVP for Software Development! We dive into a TON of different topics, and they all will level up your career!

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Episode 143 - How to Break into FAANG w/ Genesis Bonds

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:40:08 -0400

In this episode I chat with Genesis Bond! She is a Software Engineer at Facebook/Meta, and we talk about how to improve your job search especially around breaking into FAANG.

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Episode 142 - From Startups to Corporate w/ Brian Dougherty

Fri, 20 May 2022 08:00:19 -0400

Stoked to be joined by CTO, Brian Dougherty of Jumpstart Health Investors. We are talking about how to manage teams going from a startup to big enterprise shops.

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Episode 141 - Building Good Engineering Culture w/ Chris Rathgeb

Wed, 18 May 2022 08:00:15 -0400

Excited to hang out with CTO/Co-Founder, Chris Rathgeb. We are diving into how to build good engineering culture and why leaders need to be putting out content for their organizations!

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Episode 140 - Job Search Timing w/ me

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:00:23 -0400

Just me! Chatting about all the other factors that no one talks about which is probably why you're not landing a job.

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Episode 139 - Salary Negotiations and Onboarding w/ Dan DiGangi

Fri, 13 May 2022 08:00:15 -0400

I am joined by my friend Dan DiGangi who is DocuSign Engineering Manager, Mentor, React Loop Conference Organizer. Dan and I are going to dive into two topics today...how to negotiate when it comes to an offer and some onboarding tips!

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Episode 138 - Observations with Tay

Wed, 11 May 2022 08:00:46 -0400

My guest had to reschedule so just Tay today! We're going to dive into some general observations I have seen lately with both hiring managers and job seekers!

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Episode 137 - Distributed Leadership w/ George Livingston

Mon, 09 May 2022 08:00:12 -0400

Stoked to be joined by Senior Director of Digital Products & Software Development @ The Escape Game, George Livingston! We are going to chat about what leadership looks like in a remote-first company.

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Episode 136 - Helping Job Seekers and Managers w/ Matt Fesler

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:00:44 -0400

Huge shoutout to my guest, Matt Fesler !

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Episode 135 - Web 3 and Developer_Dao w/ Isiah Hill

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:00:21 -0400

Huge shoutout to my guest, Isiah Hill !

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Episode 134 - Philosophies on Hiring and Culture w/ Ashley Hunsberger

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:09:29 -0400

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Episode 133 - Developer Advocacy and The Job Search w/ Ali Spittel

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Huge shoutout to my guest, Ali Spittel !

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Episode 132 - The Other Side of Recruiting w/ James Arnold

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Huge shoutout to my guest, James Arnold !

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Episode 131 - The Importance of Mentoring w/ Alishah Novin

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Huge shoutout to my guest, Alishah Novin !

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Episode 130 - The Secret Sauce for Hiring and Job Seekers w/ David Cabal

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Huge shoutout to my guest, David Cabal !

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Episode 129 - How to Partner with a Recruiting Firm w/ Ben Henderson

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:27:40 -0400

Huge shoutout to my guest, Ben Henderson !

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LinkedIn Live Episode 6 - How to Network During a Pandemic

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Networking is a awkward word so I give a few tips and tricks on how to networking right now!

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LinkedIn LIVE Episode 5 - Tips and Tricks on How to Write an Effective Resume

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Writing a resume is hard and weird. I break down on what I like to see in a resume!

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Rich Rader Principal Engineer + Becoming an Effective Leader

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:26:46 -0400

I caught up with dear friend Rich Rader on his journey to becoming a leader in software. Hope you enjoy!

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LinkedIn Live Episode 4 - Opening Doors with Public Speaking

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Hey podcast family! In this episode I am joined by Michael Richardson who is a Technical Lead at Kroger out of Cincinnati. He and I catch up about how networking and public speaking transformed his career!

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LinkedIn Live Episode 3 - The Power of LinkedIn

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Check out this LinkedIn Live where I chat about why I think LinkedIn is the most powerful social media platform right now!

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Chris Marler Engagement Editor for Saturdays Down South + Building Brand and Being Vulnerable Over Social Media

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Hey podcast family! In this episode I catch up with Chris Marler who help runs a hilarious SEC football podcast called Saturday's Down South. This is a different episode because Chris isn't in tech but he has a unique approach on building brand and being 100% his authentic self on social media. I'm also a huge football fan and even more a South Carolina gamecock fan so having him on my podcast was awesome and we even talk a little football at the end!

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LinkedIn Live Episode 2 - Putting Yourself Out There w/Drew Dawson

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Check out this LinkedIn Live where I catch up with Drew Dawson former Vaco employee on the power of video on Linkedin!

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LinkedIn Live Episode 1 - Putting Yourself Out There

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Hey Podcast family! I am starting to go LIVE on Linkedin, Twitter, FB, and Instagram every morning at 9am barring any meetings. These are going to be quick 15 minute episodes.

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Lessons Learned in Leadership During a Pandemic

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Hey podcast family! In this episode I sit down with Kyle Allen who heads up our Vaco Nashville office on leadership principles we have learned managing our teams through COVID19. This is a good one on all things leadership!

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Blake Lower + The Hustle of Freelancing

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Hey podcast family! In this episode I catch up with Blake Lower on her freelance career, how she overcame fear to run her own business, and how she networks to find new business! If you are wanting a side hustle and would love to learn new tactics on how to get work this is a good one!

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Recruiter AMA w/Glenn Stovall and Production Ready

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:21:32 -0400

Hey podcast family! This episode is from ANOTHER podcast called Production Ready https://www.productionreadypod.com/. Glenn Stovall (@GSto) is a Full Stack Engineer out of Chattanooga and we had a fantastic conversation about the innerworkings of being a recruiter!

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Hacking LinkedIn

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Hey podcast family! I've been on a BIG BIG LinkedIn kick and saying how it is the single most important networking tool right now. This is a long one but its jam packed full of good information on how to write a good LinkedIn and how to leverage this as a tool to find new friends.

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Alishah Novin + Building a Culture around Vulnerability

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400

This is a fantastic episode where I interview Director of Engineering at Celero Commerce, Alishah Novin, about building a culture that fosters openness and transparency.

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Laura Harvey + Leveraging Twitter for Networking

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode I had the amazing opportunity to interview someone who I have been admiring from afar. Laura Harvey (@lauracharvey) has grown her Twitter following from 0 to 5,000+ in a little over 4 months. We discuss how amazing of a networking tool Twitter can be! I hope you enjoy!

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Reid Evans + Critical Thinking and How to Separate Yourself on the Job Search

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0400

In this episode my dear friend Reid Evans (@ReidNEvans) and I discuss the importance of critical thinking in today's workplace and how to bring your personality to the forefront from a hiring perspective.

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Calvin Curry + How To Navigate the Job Search as a Junior Developer

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Hey podcast family! It's been a minute since I last put out an episode but I am BACK.

Check out this amazing session I had with my good friend Calvin Curry! You can connect with him here https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinmcurry/

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Brandon Arvay + Landscape of Marketing Right Now

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Hey podcast family! In this episode I catch up with a dear friend from college who runs his own marketing agency in Lexington, KY. We talk about the state of marketing and how businesses can scale up their marketing during this time.

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Nashville Technology Council Panel-Part 2

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:24:01 -0400

Hey podcast family! Here is the second part of the NTC roundtable I was apart of a few weeks back!

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Nashville Technology Council Panel-Part 1

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:53:07 -0400

In this episode I have an awesome round table conversation with a few members of the Nashville Technology Council discussing a wide variety of topics around the job search.

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Lunch IT Virtual Networking Group-May Edition

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Hey podcast family! This episode is from my May virtual meetup I had with a handful of developers across the country! We talk about a wide range of topics! Hope you enjoy!

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How to Hire and Navigate your Business During COVID with Alex Belew

Thu, 21 May 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Hey podcast family! In this episode I catch up with my dear friend Alex Belew (@alexbelew) who is Chef and Owner of Dallas and Jane (@dallasandjane) in Murfreesboro, TN. We talk about a variety of subjects like how we met, Alex's favorite restaurant, and how businesses should be mindful during this time and moving forward.

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What does Recruiting Look Like Post COVID-19

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:00:00 -0400

I had a fantastic conversation with Chase Tinkham (@chasetinkham) out of our Virginia Beach/Richmond office on how to recruit effectively in the current market and what does recruiting/sales look like moving forward post COVID-19.

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Don't Know What To Do In This Market? Neither Do We.

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0400

In this episode my friends Jake Shepherd (@sirjakeshep) and Dan Thompson (@DK_Thompson) throw around ideas on how to best navigate the market right now. This was another good episode filled with a ton of good content!

If you need to reach me I do a lot of tweeting (@tdesseyn) or shoot me an email taylor@vaco.com!

Hope you enjoy!

Personal Branding with Jake and Dan

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Hey everyone! In this episode Jake, Dan, and I are back at it and talking about personal branding this time around! All 3 of us are very passionate about this topic and I hope you get a ton out of listening to us!

If you want to connect with Jake follow him on Twitter (@sirjakeshep) or email him at jshepherd@vaco.com and give Dan a follow at (DK_Thompson) or email him dthompson@vaco.com.

Again, please take time to rate and review this podcast in the app store!

If you need me follow me on Twitter @tdesseyn or shoot me an email taylor@vaco.com

Job Search Tips with Jake and Dan

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:06:43 -0400

In this podcast episode I catch up with my dear friends Jake Shepherd (@sirjakeshep) and Daniel Thompson (DK_Thompson) on what you should do to position yourself the best you possibly can in the job market right now! Hope you enjoy!

Again, please take time to rate this podcast so other people can find it!

If you need anything please email me! taylor@vaco.com

Hot Jobs for January 20-24th

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 22:08:02 -0400

Hey everyone! Here are my open opportunities that I am working on this week! If you want access to new jobs on a more regular basis, sign up for my texting group my texting “nashjobs” to 833-305-0058

Interview with Mary Haynes

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 20:12:32 -0400

Mary Haynes is apart of Vaco Technology's recruiting team where she specifically focuses on everything development. In this episode we have a very candid conversation of why you should work with a recruiter and her two cents on why you should use Vaco in your job search!

If you want to reach Mary you can email her at mhaynes@vaco.com

If you want to reach me:

Twitter/Social Media: @tdesseyn

Email: taylor@vaco.com

Join my texting group! Text 'jobtips' or 'nashjobs' to 833-305-0058

Little Rock Tech Fest 2019

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:14:14 -0400

Had an amazing time with the people in Little Rock. I hope you enjoy this talk because this was one of my favorite sessions in 2019.

Ways to reach me:

Twitter: @tdesseyn

Email: taylor@vaco.com

Join my texting group! Text 'jobtips' or 'nashjobs' to (833) 305-0058

Interview with Chris Spintzyk

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 22:03:23 -0400

Chris Spintzyk is an industry veteran and brings a ton of insight in how you should approach the job search. I hope you enjoy this episode! If you want to reach 'Spin' email him at spin@vaco.com

Music City Code 2019

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 21:14:59 -0400

It’s always the best speaking at my home town conference. I hope you enjoy my session from Music City Code 2019!

Code on the Beach 2019

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 20:21:45 -0400

Check out my session at Code on The Beach in Jacksonville, FL. In my opinion it was one of the better Q&A’s I have had! There were some great questions and topics that were generated out of this talk!

DevSpace 2018

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:33:17 -0400

Kicking off my podcast again with a session I did late last year down in Huntsville, AL at DevSpace.

Scenic City Summit 2018

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 22:49:01 -0400

Had an amazing time being apart of this conference held in Chattanooga. There was a ton of good information that was generated out of this session. Hope you enjoy!

Raleigh .NET User Group Meetup

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 02:31:02 -0400

Incredibly excited to bring my talk I gave at the .NET User Group in Raleigh (TriNug). Hope you enjoy!

Music City Code 2018

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 19:58:15 -0400

Super pumped to share my Q&A talk from this past weekend at Nashville’s premier technology conference Music City Code.

Hiring for success from a TEDx speaker!

Mon, 21 May 2018 17:49:16 -0400

In this episode I catch up with John Rouda @johnrouda who is a hiring manager and part time professor in South Carolina. We talk about what he looks for when hiring for his staff and some advice for recent college grads!

Hiring off EQ

Wed, 02 May 2018 17:21:55 -0400

In this episode I catch up with Brad Miller (@_bradmiller) and Andrew May (@mantamay) about what they look for when they hire for Codetank Labs and how EQ plays a big part of it!

The Madness of Finding a Job for a Junior Developer

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 21:31:09 -0400

I catch up with Thomas Fitzgerald, a local junior developer, on his story of becoming a developer and landing his first job out of code school.

NashMicro Meetup

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 03:53:28 -0400

I had the pleasure of speaking at a local tech meetup in town. We shared some great stories about working with recruiters and many other great tips!

Contracting vs. Direct Hire

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 18:48:46 -0400

In this episode I catch up with Daniel Oliver @a_software_dev over the pros and cons of contracting vs. direct hire. We also go over many other areas of contracting and how to position yourself in the market.

Relocation and Social Media

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 18:58:35 -0400

In this episode I catch up with my good friend Kyle Welch. Kyle is a Sr. Engineer here in Nashville with Eventbrite. He and I go over the process of relocating from out of state and the effect social media has on your marketability in your local market.

Someone other than me!

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:17:31 -0400

David Green is from Raleigh NC and recently went through the job search process. He goes over what worked and what did not work for him!

Why Meet a Recruiter

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 22:52:26 -0400

Why should I meet a recruiter when there are a million of them? What’s the point?

Recap of Past Episodes

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 21:30:34 -0400

If you're lazy like me sometimes and want to get the "cliff notes" of my last few episodes...then listen to this!

Recruiters. Who Needs Them?

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 18:35:21 -0400

You get let go, write your resume, get your resume uploaded to the job boards, now what? In this episode i start breaking down how to work with a recruiter and what to look for when working with one.

Resume Writing. Then What?

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 18:20:02 -0400

After you write your resume many people wonder what's next? In this episode I talk about what job boards to use and if Linkedin is even worth it.

You're Fired.

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 02:04:29 -0400

What do you do when you first find yourself on the job market unexpectedly? We'll start breaking the process down bit by bit so you can approach this daunting process with ease.

About Me.

Sat, 01 Jul 2017 16:50:04 -0400

Here is a quick backstory of my career!

Goals for This Podcast

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:39:12 -0400

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