The JobQuest Podcast

This is Episode 10 of the JobQuest Podcast! Product Design Leader Justin Dickinson sits down with host Ryan Bazinet to share his experiences hiring people—and trying to get hired. With 20+ years of design and management experience at companies like Vimeo and Teachers Pay Teachers, Justin shares lessons about the job search from the hiring manager's perspective, the mental grind of the job search,...

In Episode 9 of the JobQuest Podcast, host Ryan Bazinet is joined once again by strategic executive growth coach (and product leader) Nick Gould . Back in EP2, Nick and Ryan spoke about why you are the hero of your own story, and strategies to take the leap into the (career) unknown. This conversation picks up where that one left off, touching on the importance of authentically showing up, strateg...

In Episode 8 of the JobQuest Podcast, product and leadership coach Frank Harris shares his job search insights with host Ryan Bazinet. Drawing on decades of experience at companies like Slack, Etsy, and Google, Frank talks about the problem of no feedback on the job hunt, how he built custom AI-powered products to help his clients better use his coaching resources, and why, in a sea of qualified j...

Episode 7 of the JobQuest Podcast features product designer and job seeker Rob Brogan . In conversation with host Ryan Bazinet, Rob talks about how he uses recruiters in his job search strategy, how he vets the places he wants to work, and why every job seeker should find a support network. At JobQuest, we believe that each job seeker is on a heroic journey to find career fulfillment. You are the...

In episode 6 of the JobQuest Podcast, host Ryan Bazinet is joined by Joanne Weaver of the creative recruiting company, Joanne Weaver Group. Joanne talks about why you need to get up from your desk and meet people, the old-school power of a "thank you" note, and why working with a recruiter is a two-way street. At JobQuest, we believe that each job seeker is on a heroic journey to find career fulfi...

In episode 5 of the JobQuest Podcast, host Ryan Bazinet is joined by Lois Barth (Certified Executive and Life Coach). Lois talks about why you need to claim a chooser's energy, why you should consider culture shopping (instead of job searching), and how she learned some amazing career advice while eating cake at a bridal shower. At JobQuest, we believe that each job seeker is on a heroic journey t...

In episode 4 of the JobQuest Podcast, host Ryan Bazinet is joined by Breonn Lyons (actress, photographer, and audio engineer). Breonn shares her story of recently embarking on a successful job search, including deciding that "enough was enough" at a job she hated, printing out her resume, and taking it to the streets--literally. We hope you'll be as inspired as we are by hearing this success story...

In episode 3 of the JobQuest Podcast, host Ryan Bazinet sits down with Margaret Enloe, a certified coach with a 25-year career in law. The discussion touched on what lawyers have in common with other professions when it comes to career transitions, how expanding your inner circle is key, and why you need to maintain a positive mindset to make it through the rigors of your job quest. At JobQuest, w...

In episode 2 of the JobQuest Podcast, host Ryan Bazinet sits down with coach and product development leader Nick Gould. The discussion touched on why the grass isn't always greener on the other side, why you might want to gather information before making any big moves, and why thinking about what you have in common with Odysseus or Luke Skywalker could get you a job. At JobQuest, we believe that e...

In episode 1 of the JobQuest Podcast, host Ryan Bazinet sits down with career coach Eliana Goldstein to talk about what job seekers need to know about working with a career coach. The discussion touched on networking, resume and LinkedIn optimization, and how to stay positive in a tough job market. At JobQuest we believe that each job seeker is on a heroic journey to find career fulfillment. You a...