Emily Talks Tech Jobs

Why aren’t recruiters reaching out to you? In this episode, we break down how sourcing actually works and why most job seekers are invisible to recruiters without realizing it. I’m joined by seasoned tech sourcer & recruiter Brian Fink, who’s spent nearly two decades finding top talent at companies like Apple, Twitter, Amazon and more. We go behind the scenes of how recruiters search, what mak...

She landed a dream job at Google. It turned into her worst job ever. So she made a bold pivot into software engineering and eventually became a Senior Software Engineer at Spotify. In this episode, Jenise Araujo breaks down the real story behind her career switch (PR → engineering), how she made intentional moves in uncertain job markets, and what she looks for in a team culture now that she inter...

In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Alireza Dorfard, Market Data Managing Director at Deutsche Börse Group, to break down what data professionals actually need to get hired and stay relevant as we move into 2026. Alireza brings the rare perspective of a senior hiring leader who has worked across consulting (BCG), global data organizations (Mastercard), and one of the world’s...

In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I’m joined by Gabriel Espinosa Ramos, a California immigration and employment attorney who’s become a trusted voice for breaking down complicated immigration issues with clarity and compassion. With recent H-1B changes, massive layoffs across tech, and confusion about what options still exist, Gabe walks us through what job seekers really need to understan...

Why do so many talented job seekers still struggle to get interviews, even when they’re doing everything “right”? In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Vrijen Attawar, founder and CEO of CareerSpan, to discuss what’s actually happening inside today’s hiring ecosystem and what job seekers can do to navigate it more effectively. We explore: 💡 Why traditional resumes often fail t...

In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Cory Kelly, The Bald Tech Coach, to explore what clarity, calmness, and storytelling can do for your tech career. Cory and I talk about how to: Create thinking spaces that lead to better decisions Tell a story recruiters actually want to read Use AI without sounding generic Bring calm confidence into every interview If you’ve ever felt unse...

What if leadership wasn’t about working harder, but about leading with more humanity? In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Keith Anderson, former Meta and DoorDash leader and founder of Career Alchemy Lab, to explore how AI is redefining what great leadership looks like. Keith shares his journey from teaching to tech to executive coaching and the powerful lessons he’s learned...

How can job seekers and tech professionals stay employable in a world where AI is constantly changing everything? In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Fadi Hindi, CEO of The Consulting Lab and AI educator at NC State, to unpack what it really takes to stay ahead of the curve in today’s job market. We explore: 💡 Why we won’t be replaced by AI if we learn how to use it ⚙️ How t...

In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Billie Cavallaro: a designer and entrepreneur who went from a creative arts background to leading AI-first product design initiatives for a fortune 100 company. Billie shares how he turned an unconventional path into a thriving design career, what it really takes to land in corporate as a creative, and why AI is not the end of design jobs....

In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Holly Heath, an analytics consultant and data-driven leader who made a bold mid-career pivot from entrepreneurship to tech. Holly shares how she went from co-founding Space Shake and landing on Shark Tank to building a thriving career in data analytics. We dig into: How to reframe 20 years of experience into a data-focused career Why transf...

In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Kedeisha Bryan, founder of Data in Motion, U.S. Navy veteran, and self-taught data scientist who’s helped thousands of career changers break into high paying analytics roles. Kedeisha shares her remarkable journey—from military life and pizza delivery jobs to landing her first data analytics role to building one of the most vibrant online c...

In this second episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Will James, senior talent acquisition consultant at the University of Chicago, career coach, and former recruiter for Google’s hardware engineering teams. Will brings insider knowledge from recruiting across industries: from warehouse and manufacturing roles, to higher ed leadership, to one of the most competitive tech giants in the...

Transitioning into a tech career isn’t easy, especially for veterans navigating a whole new world of resumes, interviews, and networking. In this first episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Pedro Zambrano, senior technical recruiter, Marine Corps veteran, and founder of the Veteran Coffee Connection, to talk about the real challenges veterans face when breaking into tech and how to ove...