How I Got My Job as a Website Sales and Marketing Manager - Nelly Arnold

In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 26:27, 24.2 MB), Nelly Arnold shares how she got a job as a Website Sales and Marketing Manager. Her story involves stepping out and taking risks.

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About Nelly

nelly-arnoldNelly Arnold is the Website Manager for PhillyCreativeJobs.com, a program of Innovation Philadelphia and Philly Creative Guide. Nelly’s background spans business development, project management, and marketing roles in both not-for-profit and for-profit companies in the Visual Arts and Construction industries. She also specializes in social media and blogging, writing national articles for young professional women. She is a graduate of The Hill School in Pottstown, PA and The University of Montana in Missoula, MT.

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Revisiting How I Got My Job in Competitive Intelligence - Suki Fuller

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Over the weekend I gave a talk at Podcamp Ohio 2 in Columbus, Ohio, about this project to other job seekers, and I was reminded of Suki’s interview from last December.  I figured it was a great time to revisit her story.

In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 33:09, 30.3 MB), Suki Fuller shares how she got a job in Competitive Intelligence. Learn what competitive intelligence is, the three things Suki considers to have been vital to her success in getting that job, how she handled the interviewing process, and so much more.

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About Suki Fuller

Suki Fuller is a competitive intelligence consultant located in northern New Jersey.  Currently, she helps major companies understand how social media tools can be used to gather information forming actionable intelligence and other intelligence professionals how to use social media tools to gather information to form such actionable intelligence. She micro-blogs at http://twitter.com/SukiFuller

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How I Got My Job as a Health Communications Analyst - Andre Blackman

In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 31:10, 28.5 MB), Andre Blackman returns to the program to share how he got a job as a Health Communications Analyst, a position that better aligns his passions in health care and social media.  His search involved a day-long interview that included giving a presentation.

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About Andre

andre-blackmanAndre Blackman has an extensive background associated with science, technology and public health, conducting research in institutions such as the Naval Research Lab, NASA and WESTAT. This merging of technology and health has proved helpful in his current work in health communications.

Currently, Andre is a Health Communications Analyst at RTI International, a non profit research organization. Andre is very passionate about the role of new media, mobile technology and other emerging technologies as it relates to health communications and public health in general.

You can find his thoughts on the intersections of health and technology through his blog, Pulse + Signal and via Twitter

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How I Got My Job as an IT Dispatcher - Jason Boehm

In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 24:41, 11.3 MB), Jason “Jay” Boehm shares how he got a job as an IT Dispatcher. One of the keys to his job-hunting success was being confident without being arrogant.

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About Jason

jasonboehmJason “Jay” Boehm is an IT Dispatcher for Pomeroy IT Solutions in Hebron, KY. Loves everything technical and helping people solve their tech problems. You can find him constantly reading up on the latest and greatest technologies, learning Ruby on Rails playing with PHP during his free time. During the day he helps server admins find the help they need to make sure their companies’ servers stay running 24/7.

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How I Got My Job as a Public Relations Specialist - Mark McLaughlin

In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 28:02, 25.7 MB), Mark McLaughlin shares how he got a job as a Public Relations Specialist.  Open your eyes for surprise, and be willing to take a chance on yourself. Something you’re already doing outside of work might lead to your next job.

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About Mark

mark-mclaughlinMark McLaughlin is the Public Relations Specialist at Nehlsen Communications, a full-service marketing and public relations firm. You can find out more at www.ncpr.com. In his PR duties, Mark frequently writes about green building, workplace training, public transportation, and industrial safety, among other topics. Mark also writes fiction in his spare time, and his novel, Monster Behind The Wheel (co-written with Michael McCarty), is now a finalist for the Bram Stoker Award.

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How I Got My Job Promo

This week I’m releasing the How I Got My Job Promo (mp3, 00:36, 599.9 KB),higmj so that you can send it to someone you think would be interested in it.  It’s a perfect size to include as an attachment to an email you would send to a job seeker or anyone else you think would benefit from hearing it.  If you have your own podcast or internet radio program, I would love for you to include it regularly on your show.

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How I Got My Job as a Talent Attraction Manager - Amybeth Hale

In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 33:52, 31.0 MB), Amybeth Hale shares how she got a job as a Talent Attraction Manager.  Her story is an excellent example of how building and maintaining the right kind of connections before you need them can help you in your job search.  As someone in the HR industry, she also had some great advice for job-seekers who feel overwhelmed by the deluge of job-seeking advice. Also good to note are her opinions on how to answer the tough interview questions.

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About Amybeth Hale

amybethhalebwAmybeth began her career in research in the summer of 2002 as the sole researcher for an award-winning MRI-affiliated executive search firm in Ohio.  She then served as Manager of Internet Research for a recruiting franchisor in Ohio where she provided research support to franchise offices and implemented, customized, and conducted training classes for contact management databases, passive researching techniques and personal online branding.  Most recently she was a Sourcing Strategist a global public relations agency headquartered in Seattle, WA,  where she helped increase the digital footprint of the agency’s staffing efforts.  Currently she works as a Talent Attraction Manager with AT&T.

Amybeth also maintains an internet research and social media blog, www.researchgoddess.com where she is affectionately known as the “Research Goddess”.  She is a proponent of responsible professional networking and believes that there is something to be learned from every person you encounter in life.

Please check out www.att.jobs if you are interested in a new career - AT&T is currently hiring, and then you can share your story of how you joined AT&T with Daniel Johnson Jr. too!

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How I Got My Job as a Health Educator - Ann Ronan

In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 20:13, 18.5 MB), Ann Ronan shares how she got a job several years ago as Health Educator.  Her story shows how pursuing your passion, even through volunteering, can be a good start to getting a job you love.  She also shares some great thoughts on the tough interviewing questions.

Some specific advice for those looking to get into health education:

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About Ann

ann-ronanAnn Ronan, Ph.D. is an author, speaker, certified career coach and self employment expert. She delivers smart, simple ways for people to acknowledge what they love to do and do more of it. Her articles, products, and books have motivated and inspired readers in numerous print and online publications. She regularly leads coaching programs, tele-seminars and live retreats, bringing the message to audiences internationally that living a passion-based life will bring prosperity and success.

She was recently selected from a nationwide search to be featured in Discover Your Inner Strength. The book features best-selling authors Stephen R. Covey (Seven Habits of Highly Effective People), Brian Tracy (Million Dollar Habits), and Ken Blanchard (One Minute Manager).

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How I Got My Job as a Web Programmer - Brandon Kilby

In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 19:57, 18.3 MB), Brandon Kilby shares how he got a job as a Web Programmer for Saint Anthony Messenger Press.  He found the lead through a referral on Twitter and worked with a recruiter, who helped him.  Brandon says to be ready to state your case why a potential employer would want to hire you, because they will ask.

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About Brandon

brandonkilbyBrandon Kilby is a web developer for Saint Anthony Messenger Press. As a logical thinker and an overachiever, he always tries to think of a way to make the world better through programming. You can follow Brandon online at http://twitter.com/papstio and connect with him on linked in at http://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonkilby.

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How I Got My Job as a Software Developer - Kevin Smith

In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 26:37, 24.3 MB), Kevin Smith shares how he got a job as a Software Developer.  He found the lead through being authentic on Twitter.  Having code available online in a portfolio and following up were some of the keys to his success. His story was picked up my MP Daily Fix, by the way.

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About Kevin

kevinsmithKevin Smith is a software developer with the great people at Gnoso, Inc. in Greenville, SC. Kevin loves to be inspired by passion and craftsmanship. You can find him learning about cutting-edge tech, savoring his wife’s yummy food or relaxing with friends. And, of course, you can find him on Twitter: http://twitter/com/smithk14.

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