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Backpack to Briefcase

6 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratings

No matter how well prepared you think you are for life after college, the transition can be a shock. Suddenly, it’s up to you to find the right job, jump start your career, develop your personal brand, and make all the right moves. Especially if you’re burdened with student debt, finding a career path and building your personal brand are crucial. But in a world of nearly unlimited options and information, how do you know if you’re making smart choices? What happens when your dream job turns out to be a nightmare? From Backpack to Briefcase features open, honest discussions with college graduates, job recruiters, and hiring managers, covering everything you need to know about applying for jobs, nailing the interview process, and making your personal brand stands out. Whether you’re actively seeking a step up the career ladder, just starting your career trajectory, or about to graduate from college, this podcast serves as your personal branding guide.

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Episodes

Strengthening the Relationship Between the Hiring Manager and the Candidate

February 23, 2022 22:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Career coach and personal branding expert Jasmine Carver talks with Lisa Weiss, a life science recruiter and account manager at Compass Consulting, about the role of the recruiter and developing the relationship between a client and potential candidates. Highlights include: The post-interview follow-up and how to make a lasting impression How a relationship with a recruiter impacts the relationship with the company Zoom interview tips-and-tricks Aligning the candidate with the perfect role...

Smoothing Out the Interview Process

February 04, 2022 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Career coach and personal branding expert Jasmine Carver talks with Daniela Castillo, a Senior Recruiter at the creative marketing and staffing firm Cella, to get some insight on the interview process! Highlights include: Challenges recruiters face when searching for the right fit for a role The need for efficiently conducted interviews “Unicorn Candidates” Why it’s important to set expectations for clients Interviewing in action Connect with Daniela on LinkedIn!

Stories of Success from a Recent Grad and a Recruiter

November 24, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Career coach and personal branding expert Jasmine Carver talks with Senior Recruiter at Bridge Technical Talent Darcy Uustal, and Marking Manager at NEC Corp Mallory Shaw, to get some key insights into the current job market from both sides! Highlights include: Personal stories of challenges and successes as a recent college graduate seeking their first entry level corporate job Challenges of finding the right candidate for a specific role Importance of learning from each interview exper...

Challenge of Finding the Right Applicant

November 04, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Career coach and personal branding expert Jasmine Carver talks with Adrian Young, Recruiting Director at Ranstad Technologies,  about the challenges he faces in finding the right candidate for the position. Highlights include: Biggest challenges as a recruiter when interviewing candidates How recruiting has changed since COVID Advice for job seekers Resume tips when applying to positions Connect with Adrian on Linkedin Email Adrian: [email protected] 

Landing Your First Job Out of College

October 18, 2021 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Career coach and personal branding expert Jasmine Carver talks with recent college graduate Khushi Arora about landing her first job out of college. Highlights include: How Khushi decided which jobs to apply for Balancing salary and company culture when job hunting Strategies for not becoming discouraged when you get rejections How the job search for recent graduates has changed during Covid. Connect with Khushi on Linkedin Email Khushi: [email protected] 

Landing your first job out of college w/ Khushi Arora

October 18, 2021 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Career coach and personal branding expert Jasmine Carver talks with recent college graduate Khushi Arora about landing her first job out of college. Highlights include: How Khushi decided which jobs to apply for Balancing salary and company culture when job hunting Strategies for not becoming discouraged when you get rejections How the job search for recent graduates has changed during Covid. Connect with Khushi on Linkedin Email Khushi: [email protected]