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  • Kiran Shivkumar | Automotive Design Engineer

    Kiran Shivkumar | Automotive Design Engineer
    Jun 3 2024
    How many people does it take to make a car? Well, I don't know, but Kiran's one of them! He gives us an insider look at working in the auto industry, and gives me a remedial lesson in contemporary job hunting. This episode will having you thinking about your car in a completely different way, and wondering if all engineers are so fun to talk to!
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    26 min
  • Habeom Kim | Data Science & Government

    Habeom Kim | Data Science & Government
    May 20 2024
    How do you transfer skills from a PhD into a meaningful non-academic career? Dr. Habeom Kim tells us about his journey from research archaeologist to government data scientist, helping make sure that support and resources go exactly where they are needed most! Featuring some of the best advice for job seekers we've ever had on the show!
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    36 min
  • Cani Harshaw | Corporate Librarian

    Cani Harshaw | Corporate Librarian
    May 6 2024
    Wait, don't librarians work in libraries?! Cani Harshaw uses her MS in Information to support global research in the auto industry. We talk about how to pick the right grad program, the pros and cons of the corporate lifestyle, and whether or not you really need to know Python.
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    30 min
  • Sarah Murray | Mental Health Counseling

    Sarah Murray | Mental Health Counseling
    Apr 15 2024
    Interested in making the world a better place one person at a time? Sarah Murray shares her incredible experience as a mental health counselor specializing in substance use disorder. We talk about graduating college during a recession, collecting Masters degrees, and the very big deal that is self-care.
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    34 min
  • Kate Ketcham | Cinematography

    Kate Ketcham | Cinematography
    Apr 1 2024
    What's it really like to work in the film industry? Cinematographer Kate Ketcham talks about acquiring skills, building a network, and maintaining a work/life balance in such a fast-paced, passionate field.
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    27 min
  • Nicole | Elementary Music Education

    Nicole | Elementary Music Education
    Mar 11 2024
    How do you turn a love of music into a fun and rewarding career? Nicole shares her journey from oboist to music teacher, including a year spent in Korea, a job hunt during a recession, and a Masters degree that helped structure her approach to teaching elementary students. One of the most adorable jobs you'll ever hear described, right here on What Are Jobs!
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    24 min
  • Jeffrey Smith | Computer Programming & Social Research

    Jeffrey Smith | Computer Programming & Social Research
    Feb 12 2024
    What if you want to use coding for the greater good? Jeffrey Smith has degrees in both computer information systems and community development, which have led him to a rewarding career in social research. He tells us why working at a university is a good fit for him, the importance of taking care of your health, and why he should have listened to his mother from the beginning.
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    24 min
  • Yunseo Cho | Finance & Higher Ed

    Yunseo Cho | Finance & Higher Ed
    Jan 22 2024
    How do you turn a Sociology major into a career in finance? Yunseo Cho makes it sound easy! Yunseo is working in a variety of finance roles at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, as part of their Job Rotation Program. She tells us all about what it really takes to succeed in the business of higher education, and why we shouldn't be afraid to branch out a little.
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    25 min