TechGuide

Technology EN ↓ 82 episodes

TechGuide was created with a simple mission in mind: Develop up-to-date, comprehensive, and easy-to-use informational resources for our readers. This podcast is an extension of the TechGuide website, which contains degree and career overviews, career profiles, and other guides.

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7. Andrea Logan: Starting a Career in Social Media Marketing, Tips for your Job Search, and Creating a Great Resume 12.04.2023 35:13

Social media marketing is a fast-paced and dynamic industry that requires a unique set of skills and knowledge. In this podcast episode, Andrea Logan, an experienced content creator with 300K+ followers on TikTok and 40K+ on LinkedIn, shares her insights and tips on breaking into this field. She shares with you how you can change your resume to match the branding of the employer, stand out in the...

6. Dell Oliver: Pros and Cons of Contract Work and the Path to Getting Hired at Top Companies 05.04.2023 32:05

Dell Oliver, a seasoned recruiter who worked at Amazon and Buzzfeed, shares insights on the pros and cons of contracting work. He discusses downsides like uncertainty and lack of privileges but emphasizes benefits like betting on oneself and learning opportunities. Dell also gives tips for optimizing resumes and making personal connections with recruiters to increase job opportunities. Whether sta...

5. Paula Christensen: Mastering the Art of Virtual Interviewing, Tips and Strategies for Job Seekers 29.03.2023 30:48

In this episode, interview coach Paula Christensen shares practical advice on how jobseekers can excel in virtual interviews. From crafting a strong resume and cover letter to developing an elevator pitch, networking, and enhancing their LinkedIn profiles, Paula offers a comprehensive approach for success. She also shares insights into effective strategies for presenting oneself effectively in an...

4. Kevin Apolinario: Mastering the Fundamentals of IT, Certifications, & Tips for a Thriving IT Career 22.03.2023 32:34

Embarking on a career in IT can be an exciting and rewarding journey, but it can also be challenging for newcomers to navigate the vast landscape of certifications, skills, and fields. That's why on this episode we bring on Kevin Apolinario on the podcast to talk all things IT. Kevin has an extensive background of IT work, and has built a YouTube channel where he helps people break into IT and...

3. Derek Iannelli: Optimizing your LinkedIn and Understanding what Recruiters Seek in Candidates 15.03.2023 33:29

Looking to get recruited by top-notch recruiters? Want to make your LinkedIn profile stand out from the rest? Join us as Derek Iannelli, Recruiting Manager at Mission Box, shares the secrets of catching recruiters' attention. Discover how to identify the keywords recruiters use to find you on LinkedIn and optimize your profile, so they can find you. Plus, Derek shares some amazing networking tips...

2. Niraj Jayant: Landing a Role at Microsoft, Managing 45 people at Bolt, AI certification from Stanford, and Characteristics of High-performers 08.03.2023 38:01

How do you make the jump from being an intern with a company to a full-time role? How do you even manage 45 people? What's the AI certification from Stanford? How can I stand out? These are all questions that Niraj Jayant, Senior Engineering Manager at Bolt, comes on TechGuide to discuss. Niraj shares the framework you can use to get rid of ambiguity in a project,  and the characteristics of...

1. Joy Mbanugo: Breaking into Tech, Working at Google, Personal Branding, and Advice She has for Anyone Wanting to Accelerate their Careers 01.03.2023 38:33

Everyone is wanting to break into tech and have a great carer. But how do you do it? On this episode, Joy Mbanugo joins TechGuide to talks about how she broke into tech and how she's accelerated her career. She talks about how her experience at EY and BlackRock built the foundation for her to break into Google. We talk about the top characteristics of Googlers, and what made it such a special plac...