How To Get A Job

It’s not your university’s responsibility to get you a job and it’s not your future employer’s responsibility to get you a promotion.  At the end of the day, you need to own your career and your life.  All of these stakeholders in your life can help you, but you need to lead the charge. You need to take action and put in the work.  I remember a presentation that HR gave during my or...

It’s no surprise that my focus is to help 1st generation and minority students land jobs with top companies.  One of my main strategies for helping my students is having them research companies that have set goals to improve the diversity of their workforce.  This is important to know since companies that have made diversity and inclusion a priority usually have a team of recruiters that...

Welcome to the new #STEM series of the Mastering College to Career Podcast.  In this episode I introduce you to my Co-Host for the #STEM series, Miguel Angel Cuen a Computer Science Student at the University of Arizona. We talk to Dr. Zack Valdez who is the Manager of Career Services for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. We learn about Zack's journey from being a  superstar...

It is often said that your network is your net worth and the more I grow in my professional career the more I see this to be true.  This is why without a doubt relationships are the real currency to business.  So in this episode of the podcast I bring my mentor Curtis Lewsey, the National Best Selling Author of Appreciation Marketing and Founder and CEO of AM Cards to talk about this sub...

In this episode of the podcast I talk to Jonathan Javier, the CEO/Founder of Wonsulting which is a career consulting company whose mission is to turn underdogs into winners.  Jonathan and I dive into the best strategies for students that attend non-target schools to get jobs with top companies. We both agree that the best way to get a fair shot is to network with people who work at those comp...

In this episode of the podcast I talk to George McGehrin , the Founder of The McGehrin Group and an expert in all things Talent Acquisition and Executive Branding.     We discuss the future of employment post COVID 19 and the ways that students can use this time to prepare themselves for the job market.  We also dive into how to properly prepare for interviews and how to get a job d...

In this episode of the podcast I talk to two College Sophomores, Christian Bonnier and Andrew Haykal, that host a top 100 podcast called Real Talk University. We talk about how podcasting can be used to build up your network, build a marketing business, and even land your dream job. We also dive into entrepreneurship while being a college student and much much more. So make sure you listen to the...

In this episode of the podcast, I talk to Olivia Jaras about how to negotiate a higher salary. Oliva is one of the leading experts when it comes to helping women negotiate a higher salary. But don’t worry boys.. this information is also applicable to you.  If you want to learn how to negotiate a higher salary then make sure you listen up. The lessons learned from this podcast can lead to you...

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Stan Miller, Chief Sales Officer at Viewpost and Founder of professional development firm Storicate.  Stan is an expert at helping people tell their stories because at the end of the day, what you say matters. We talk about the importance of being able to share your story and the ability to answer the two most common questions we are asked... “Can...

In this episode of the podcast, I talk to Miguel Angel Cuen. He’s a Computer Science Engineering student at Arizona State University and a National Board Member at SHPE.  In our conversation, we talk about how joining SHPE has changed his life and why every student should consider joining a student organization.  Joining a student organization gives you the ability to expand your network...

Show Notes  In this episode of the podcast I talk to one of my good friends, James Carbary. James is the CEO and Founder of Sweetfish Media and the Author of Content-Based Networking.   James and I were scheduled to talk to a class of marketing seniors at the University of Central Florida about the power of podcasts. With everything that’s currently going on, we took our conversatio...

In this episode of the podcast I talk to Ashley Kays, the founder of CodeTeachers, and we talk about why everyone should learn to code.  We share our thoughts about how learning to code would provide you with life-changing skills that would teach you how to create, think, and even make more money.  To learn more about CodeTeachers and Ashley visit their website at http://codeteachers.com...

In this episode of the podcast I interview David Mowell. David is the Head of Talent Acquisition for Westgate Resorts and he’s a black belt at interviewing. No, seriously... David is an expert at interviewing and he even conducted over 4,000 interviews in one year.  In this episode, you will learn how to master the interview to ensure that you are the one that lands the job offer. So if you a...

In this episode of the podcast we switch the tables around and have one of my guests interview me. David Mowell, the Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition for West Gate takes control and asks me questions about myself and the reasons why I do what I do. Let’s connect! I want to hear from you, so please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, email, or anywhere else.  LinkedIn- https://ww...

In this episode of the podcast I talk to Jordan Gross, a #1 best selling author of the Journey to Cloud Nine. We don’t just talk about his amazing book, but we also address the situation happening around COVID-19 and how it relates to college students. We give some advice and suggestions on what you can do while you are home for the next couple of weeks and how you can use this time to set yoursel...

In this episode of the podcast I talk to Luis Guzman, an alumni student from the Mastering College to Career Academy. He went from applying to 20+ companies and not hearing back from any to getting recruited like a pro athlete. He landed 4 internships and a full-time job offer from his top company 2 semesters before graduation.  No more wondering if you have the "perfect" resume. I am going t...

In this episode of the podcast I talk to Parker Pell, the co-founder of Scholars (a platform where companies make the first move!!) Yes, it’s like Bumble for job searching. You’ll learn more about Parker and why he and the rest of the co-founders think that it makes more sense for companies to make the first move!  This platform is completely free to students so make sure you go to the link b...

In this episode of the podcast I sit down with Alex Rodriguez, the Sr. HR Director for EA Sports. We talk about why companies have interns and how they are becoming a bigger part of the company’s recruitment process.  The role of internships has evolved. It has gone from nice to have to a critical way to lure top talent.  This episode is full of great insight from a company's perspective...

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about how all internships are not created equal.  I talk about all of the different types of internships and the purpose each one has.  I also talk about why large companies have summer internships and why that is the best way to get your foot in the door. So if you are currently looking for an internship this is the perfect episode for you!  T...

In this episode of the podcast I talk to Steve Kahan. Steve is the author of Be a Startup Superstar and he’s the CMO at Thycotic, a fast growing cybersecurity startup.  We talk about why every college student should consider starting their career with a startup. We dive into why this is a great path for many people, how to find startups near you, and we even discuss what questions you should...

In this episode of the podcast I talk about why I think the resume is dying and why you need to put more effort into your LinkedIn profile.  Your LinkedIn profile will get viewed more times than your resume because it’s public and it gives employers all of the relevant information that they are looking for in one place.  So make sure you listen to the whole episode and make your LinkedIn...

In this episode of the podcast I talk to Jonaed Labda, a LinkedIn Legend that dedicates his time to helping individuals that don’t have college degrees get jobs. If you are looking for a job, regardless if you have a degree or not, this episode is full of great advice. Make sure you take a listen. If you would like to connect with Jonaed or you’re looking for a job and don’t have a degree visit No...

I often get asked what my #1 piece of advice would be for students to get a job. It was hard for me to just think of one, but after thinking a lot about my experience as a student as well as the experiences of the students that I’ve helped I’ve decided on the most important piece of advice. I have finally picked THAT ONE THING that if done will lead to you landing a job with your dream company.&nb...

In this episode of the podcast I talk to Sarah Williams (Manager of Marketing Talent Strategy & Operations) and Lea Chen (Digital & Social Strategist) from IBM.  We talk about what an IBM Marketing Internship looks like and we also discuss why large corporations have internship programs and how they are the best way for both students and companies to find the right fit.  I highly...

Not all weeks of your semester are created equal. There is one week in the semester that can change the trajectory for the rest of your college career. That week is the week of the career fair.  If you are a college student that is currently looking for a job or an internship then attending the Career Fair is a MUST.  I have seen students attend the Career Fair and end up receiving multi...