Episodes

  • Librarian careers beyond the Public Library and all over the world
    Feb 11 2024
    Summary

    In this conversation, Karen Holt, a Library Director in a national lab for the Department of Energy, shares her journey and experiences in the field of librarianship. She discusses the different types of libraries and the various roles within the profession. Karen explains her daily responsibilities as a library director. She has also worked in diverse roles all over the world. She shares insights into her career path and the value of her diverse experiences. Karen goes on to provides advice for aspiring librarians and shares ideas on job searching and what skills she looks for when interviewing potential job seekers.

    JobGuppy show notes and other related items at:
    https://jobguppy.com/librarians/library-director-karen-holt/

    Takeaways
    • The role of a librarian offers a wide range of career opportunities in different types of libraries in the U.S. and abroad, including schools, college academia, museums, corporate companies, law firms, medical libraries, Congress, and even international organizations like NATO and the United Nations.
    • Librarians often have diverse responsibilities, including managing, removing, and adding new collections, assisting patrons, conducting research, and implementing new technologies.
    • Building relationships and providing excellent customer service are essential skills for librarians.
    • Librarians can benefit from a variety of educational backgrounds, and there are different paths to enter the profession, including obtaining a master's degree in library science or information studies.
    • Networking, reaching out to professionals in the field, and being open to new experiences can help aspiring librarians navigate their career paths.
    • Being a librarian allows for flexibility to relocate to many different geographical locations over ones career.
    Chapters

    00:00 Episode Introduction – How many kinds of librarians are there?

    02:19 Karen's Introduction – Her Career Journey and the Role of a Library Director

    02:58 What is the role of a Library Director?

    06:06 What are different places librarians can work?

    07:33 How do you allocate your time and do you travel?

    11:45 How did you know you wanted a career as a librarian?

    26:43 What would surprise people to know about you?

    29:02 What are your likes and dislikes about working in a library?

    30:16 What is the work-life balance like for a librarian?

    31:13 Is there anything unique that sets you apart from other librarians?

    32:37 What kind of education is required to be a librarian?

    37:02 How to search for librarian jobs

    40:08 What hiring managers look for in librarian candidates

    40:53 What is the income for a librarian?

    45:26 What advice can you share with listeners about career exploration?

    47:14 The wrap-up


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    48 mins
  • Wired for Success: Career Insights from a Master Electrician
    Jan 29 2024
    Summary

    In this conversation, Josh Grooms, a master electrician, discusses his role and experiences in the electrical trade. He shares insights into the daily tasks and projects of an electrician, including working in attics and troubleshooting electrical issues. Josh also highlights the variety of work and job satisfaction that comes with being an electrician. He discusses the transition to business ownership and the responsibilities that come with it. Josh provides advice for those considering a career as an electrician, emphasizing the importance of physical labor and the ability to adapt to different tasks. He also shares insights into income and financial growth in the field and provides resources for job searches and union information.

    Takeaways

    · Being an electrician involves a wide range of tasks, from working in attics and troubleshooting electrical issues to installing fixtures and completing wiring projects.

    · There are different industries and specializations within the electrical trade, including residential, commercial, and industrial work.

    · The job of an electrician requires physical labor, adaptability, and the ability to work independently.

    · Transitioning to business ownership as an electrician brings additional responsibilities, such as managing finances and finding new clients.

    · Income in the electrical trade can vary depending on location, experience, and specialization, with opportunities for growth through leadership roles.

    JobGuppy show notes and other related items at:
    https://jobguppy.com/the-trades/master-electrician-josh-grooms/

    Chapters:
    00:00 Intro
    02:34 Career Path and Experience
    03:28 What does your week look like?
    05:08 What are the various electrician industries?
    06:14 What are some example tasks?
    10:22 Time breakdown
    13:51 Options to work alone or in a group
    15:31 Different ‘niches’ for electricians
    16:14 Experience needed to be a Service Electrician
    16:49 How did you know you wanted to be an electrician?
    18:50 What can a career path look like?
    23:30 Discussing the Electrician’s Union
    24:22 Surprises, likes, and dislikes
    25:33 Education requirements and ongoing certification requirements
    28:30 Income growth opportunities
    32:19 Importance of location and weather conditions
    33:05 Job searching
    34:29 Parting advice and inspirational words
    35:33 That’s a wrap


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    36 mins
  • Behind the Scenes of a Real Estate Investor in a Family Business
    Jan 16 2024

    Summary: Jason Grote, a residential real estate investor, shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey in the real estate industry. He discusses working with family, balancing office work and field work, and the process of real estate investing. He also highlights the financial challenges and the importance of budgeting. Jason emphasizes the need for fortitude and self-drive in entrepreneurship and the un-glamorous side of the real estate business. He provides advice for newcomers, including the importance of networking and finding a niche that interests them. Jason reflects on his own experiences and offers insights into creating a successful career in real estate.

    JobGuppy show notes and other related items at:
    https://jobguppy.com/real-estate/residential-real-estate-investor-jason-grote/

    Key takeaways:

    • Working with family in a real estate business can be successful if roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
    • There are many ways to get involved in real estate investment. So find your niche and focus on that.
    • In Jason's opinion, look for the areas of real estate that interest you the most to help find your niche. If you do it just for the money, it may not last.
    • It takes time. And once one door opens, it starts leading to other doors opening.


    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction

    03:26 Roles and Responsibilities in Residential Real Estate

    05:46 The Process of Real Estate Investing

    07:14 Traits and Skills for Success in Real Estate

    09:38 Challenges and Lessons Learned in Real Estate

    11:04 The Reality of Real Estate vs. Glamorized Perception

    14:50 Passion for Real Estate and Working with People

    16:15 Certifications and Networking in Real Estate

    19:38 Resources for Learning and Networking in Real Estate

    21:05 Advice for Newcomers in Real Estate

    22:33 Prioritizing and Maintaining Relationships in Entrepreneurship

    25:00 Finding Your Niche and Enjoying the Real Estate Journey

    27:23 Conclusion and Next Steps

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    28 mins
  • Market Development Manager - The Evolution of an Organic Farmer to Semiconductor Interconnect Market Innovator
    Jan 5 2024

    In this conversation, Chris interviews Ben Pratt, a Market Development Manager at Carlisle Interconnect. Ben shares his career journey, starting from being an organic farmer and welder to his current role. He explains the responsibilities of a Market Development Manager, which include product management, strategic account management, and product marketing. Ben emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration in his role and discusses the balance between technical and business skills. He also provides insights into work-life balance, job search advice, and the value of education in this field.

    Other topics discussed:

    • The importance of teamwork and collaboration in his role.
    • Work-life balance and the need for a supportive team and manager.
    • Insights into the product management field and advice for those interested in pursuing a career in this area.
    • Education and degree requirements for product management roles.
    • Different job titles and growth opportunities within the field.
    • Income and salary range.
    • Advice on job searching.
    • The importance of building relationships and staying open to new opportunities.


    Ben reflects on his own career choices and encourages others to keep grinding and stay determined.

    JobGuppy show notes and other items like example job searches at:
    https://jobguppy.com/business/market-development-manager-ben-pratt/

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction and Background
    03:03 Role of a Market Development Manager
    04:28 Daily Responsibilities
    08:34 Team Collaboration
    10:57 Travel and Customer Interaction
    12:23 Work-Life Balance
    13:45 Career Path and Education
    19:07 Importance of Networking and Relationships
    20:57 Surprising Aspects of the Job
    22:26 Likes and Dislikes
    24:40 Job Search Advice
    28:35 Importance of Education
    31:58 Income and Salary
    37:15 Job Search Resources
    39:41 Regrets and Lessons Learned
    40:51 Conclusion

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    42 mins
  • Do you have what it takes to be a Supply Chain Operations Manager at Amazon?
    Dec 15 2023

    In this episode, Mariana shares her experience working as an Operations Manager at Amazon in the supply chain management field. She discusses the daily activities, goals, and metrics of her role, as well as the skills and personality traits required for success.

    Mariana also talks about the challenges she faced as a new leader and how she overcame shyness to develop her leadership skills. She provides insights into career progression, work-life balance, and income growth in the industry.

    Mariana offers advice for job seekers and emphasizes the rewarding aspects of working in operations management.

    https://jobguppy.com/supply-chain-management-operations-manager-mariana-bermudez/

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Overview

    01:30 Career in Supply Chain Management

    03:19 Goals and Metrics

    04:15 Daily Activities and Time Allocation

    05:37 Skills and Personality Traits

    06:32 Overcoming Shyness and Building Leadership Skills

    07:32 Travel Opportunities

    08:48 Other Roles and Opportunities

    09:18 Setting Goals and Metrics

    10:14 Problem Solving and Firefighting

    12:34 Planning and Forecasting

    13:58 Career Path and Progression

    15:27 College Preparation and Degree Relevance

    16:57 Math and Presentations

    18:49 Choosing Supply Chain Management

    19:46 Internships and Work Experience

    20:12 Career Path and Progression

    21:40 Enjoyment and Challenges

    22:39 Work-Life Balance

    23:35 Income and Salary Growth

    26:30 Benefits of Additional Learning Credentials

    27:29 Job Search and Recommended Companies

    31:49 Job Titles and Job Search Platforms

    33:45 Hiring Criteria and Skills

    39:00 Leadership and Development

    40:59 Degree Relevance and Career Progression

    42:26 Inspiration and Advice

    43:42 Conclusion

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    44 mins
  • How to pursue a career in Cybersecurity
    Dec 8 2023

    In this episode, John Bottoms shares what it's like to be head of cybersecurity at Mozilla Firefox and gives some examples of the projects and issues he and his team tackle.

    This career field has a very diverse set of specialties to explore, like evaluating security level risks associated with merger and acquisitions targets, incident response, disaster recovery, and data management to name a few.

    John has a large scope of experience working his way up through IT and then transferring his skillset to focus on cybersecurity. If you're wondering were to get started, then this episode is for you.

    Links to specific certification programs mentioned during the interview and other show notes are at https://jobguppy.com/cybersecurity/head-of-cybersecurity-john-bottoms/

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    47 mins
  • Maximizing Your Career and Income as an Automotive Technician
    Dec 1 2023

    Are you considering a career in the automotive repair and maintenance industry and have questions?

    Check out this episode where ASE certified technician, Andrew Smith, shares valuable information he has learned across his career from working at corporate dealerships, managing shops, owning his own shop, and now teaching local high school students.

    He has good advice on how to launch your career and on maximizing your earning potential.

    JobGuppy Show Notes: https://jobguppy.com/automotive/automotive-technician-andrew-smith/

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    43 mins
  • November 2023 - Monthly Recap
    Nov 24 2023

    In this month's recap, you’ll hear from three individuals: a Resident Chef, an Accounting Manager, and a Salesforce Consultant. Chris summarizes each guest interview along with their best career advice.

    For more detailed information about each career, please click on the titles listed below:

    • Episode 9 - Resident Chef at Sur La Table
    • Episode 10 - Financial Accounting Manager, Do the Numbers Add Up?
    • Episode 11 - Can Anyone Really Be a Salesforce Consultant?


    Connect with Chris:


    Website: https://jobguppy.com/
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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JobGuppy
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    More About the JobGuppy Podcast:


    JobGuppy is a podcast on a mission to help career explorers and job seekers find out from real people what a specific career or job is really like on a day-to-day basis.


    Join your host Chris Hodges as he takes you on a deep dive with each guest as they break down their line of work. You'll hear from experienced, working professionals with transparent, realistic, and job-specific insight about their daily roles. Everything from job search recommendations to income and salaries, Chris speaks to questions like, "Do I need to go to college for this job, how much college, what is work-life balance like, and are there travel opportunities?"


    Tune in each week for a deeper understanding of different career paths.

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    10 mins