Dream Job Ready
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -Welcome to Dream Job Ready, the podcast designed for young professionals and entrepreneurs hungry to succeed in their careers. Join us as we provide valuable insights, expert advice and actionable strategies to help you unlock your true potential and achieve your dream job or entrepreneurial goals.
Produced by Dane Sharp, the Dream Job Ready podcast offers a dynamic mix of inspiring interviews, quick tips and critical guidance on career advancement, personal branding, entrepreneurship and more. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the modern workforce and business world.
Gain the competitive edge by tapping into our treasure trove of wisdom from industry leaders, experts and visionaries who share their secrets to success. From networking hacks to resume writing tips, from mastering the art of negotiation to building effective teams, we cover it all to ensure you're well-equipped for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Every episode will serve up something you can use to take your career or business to the next level. Our discussions are designed to be concise, informative and engaging, allowing you to absorb valuable insights in just a few minutes.
Whether you're seeking career advancement, hunting a new challenge, launching your own venture or simply looking for inspiration and guidance, Dream Job Ready is your trusted companion on the path to professional success.
Tune in, subscribe, share it with your network and embark on a transformative journey with us today!
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Episodes
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Embrace Your Achievements and Build Lasting Confidence
June 29, 2023 05:10 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBDream Job Ready Episode 56 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Embrace Your Achievements and Build Lasting Confidence This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Click this link to sell online for free today -> https://shopify.pxf.io/dreamjobready This episode looks at the topic of overcoming imposter syndrome and unlocking your true potential. Imposter syndrome can hold us back from fully embracing our achievements and feeling confident in our abilities. But fear not! With the right mindset and som...
Mastering the Art of Collaboration: Harvard Career Expert Claims its the No. 1 Desirable Skill That Very Few People Have — Especially Men
June 19, 2023 03:54 - 4 minutes - 8.96 MBDream Job Ready Podcast - Episode 55 - Mastering the Art of Collaboration: Harvard Career Expert Claims its the No. 1 Desirable Skill That Very Few People Have — Especially Men In this episode, we recite Heidi K. Gardner's thought-provoking article, "Harvard career expert: The No. 1 ‘desirable skill’ that very few people have—especially men." Have you ever thought about the profound impact of collaboration on professional growth and why it's a highly sought-after skill in the modern workpl...
Do You Hate Your Job? Empowering Actions for Career Transformation
June 15, 2023 22:52 - 8 minutes - 15.2 MBDream Job Ready - Episode 54 - Do You Hate Your Job? Hopefully, you love your job? Empowering Actions for Career Transformation Sponsor Plug: What if I told you that you can generate content for hundreds of blogs and articles at once? TextBuilder.ai is the world's fastest 1-click article generator! Click this link for an instant referral -> https://textbuilder.sjv.io/dreamjobready Do you find yourself dreading each workday, feeling sick to your stomach as you step into the office or log ...
How To Achieve Job Search Success: Proven Strategies for Uncovering Hidden Career Opportunities | EP53
June 12, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes - 7.3 MBDream Job Ready - Episode 53 - How To Achieve Job Search Success: Proven Strategies for Uncovering Hidden Career Opportunities Are you ready to take your job search to the next level? Tune in to this empowering podcast episode and unlock the secrets to landing your dream job while rising above the competition. We dive deep into proven strategies and insider tips that will guide you through the job search process, revealing hidden opportunities and positioning you as the top candidate. From ...
How To Effectively Build a Winning LinkedIn Network and Connect with Influencers and Industry Leaders | EP52
June 08, 2023 17:00 - 5 minutes - 9.85 MBDream Job Ready - Episode 52 - How To Effectively Build a Winning LinkedIn Network and Connect with Influencers and Industry Leaders In this episode we focus on the world of LinkedIn networking and unveil the secrets to creating a powerful network that opens doors to career advancement and meaningful collaborations. Join us as we explore the importance of strategic connection requests, mutual connections and engaging with influential individuals in your industry. Discover expert tips on opt...
Unleashing Your Personal Brand Power - Building an Authentic Image of Hard Work, Innovation and Success | Ep51
June 05, 2023 17:00 - 4 minutes - 8.89 MBDream Job Ready - Episode 51 - Unleashing Your Personal Brand Power - Building an Authentic Image of Hard Work, Innovation and Success This is a re-launch! After 50 episodes of long-form interviews we're shaking it up for this episode (number 51) and beyond... Shorter and sharper episodes with clear action-orientated advice. We start with exploring the power of building an authentic personal brand that reflects your hard work, goals and hunger for success. We want to help you unlock your t...
Looking for a new job? Meet Stevie, an online startup that's offering a new take on recruitment.
May 24, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 56.2 MBDream Job Ready - Episode 50 Host Dane Sharp is joined by Stevie's CEO Jo Harris and Advisor Peter Knock to discuss the future of recruitment, hiring and culture fit. Stevie is a new online startup that's offering a new take on recruitment. Dane was involved in the creation of Stevie, which occurred during a marketing hack games held in early 2020. You can hear more about that in Episode 23 of the Dream Job Ready show, when I interviewed MI Academy's Alita Harvey-Rodriguez and Natalie Khou...
Career Advice, Job Application Must-Do's, Interview Tips, and Work Experience insights with Dane Sharp and Alliv Samson
April 28, 2021 22:00 - 7 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this Quick Take episode of the Dream Job Ready podcast, Dane Sharp asks Alliv Samson (co-founder of Kami) 3 questions. Those 3 questions are: What job advice has had the most impact on your career? What's a must-do in any job application or interview? What's one thing you wish you knew, understood and/or appreciated earlier in your career? Alliv also gets the chance to ask Dane 1 random question about something career/job related. This short interview was done off the back of Dane...
How to start, scale & lead your own business with Dane Sharp and Alliv Samson (Kami co-founder)
April 26, 2021 19:45 - 35 minutes - 64.9 MBDream Job Ready Podcast episode 48 with Dane Sharp Dane Sharp talks about entrepreneurship, business leadership and company culture with Alliv Samson, co-founder of Kami - an EdTech company that offers a digital document tool in schools, and is being used by over 25 million teachers and students across the world. Conversations include: Starting the business in University over 8 years ago (how, why, who, etc) Starting the business with a uni friend, that later became Alliv's husband Bein...
What to do if you feel like you’re in the wrong job or working in the wrong industry | EP47
April 07, 2021 19:01 - 2 minutes - 5.1 MBWelcome to a Quick Take episode of the Dream Job Ready podcast! Are you feeling unsure about your career choice? Starting to feel like you're in the wrong job or wrong industry? My guest from Episode 31, Michelle Battersby, whose past roles include Country Manager at Bumble and CMO at Keep it Cleaner, admits she's had thoughts like that in the past and acted on them, and admits she expects to get them again at some point in her career down the line. In this bite size episode, I share some ...
3 reasons why my new job is my dream job with Dane Sharp & Josh Wilson | Dream Job Ready EP46
March 29, 2021 18:45 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MBHi, I'm Dane Sharp - host of Dream Job Ready. I'm also an excited, new starter this week, announcing I've landed a new dream job as Chief Marketing Officer at tech startup, togetherAI. I've been fortunate to work for some amazing companies (Rip Curl, Under Armour, eBay, McDonald's) and awesome people in my career, but this new endeavour is one worth sharing and celebrating. Unfortunately, youth mental health is deteriorating as children are “on device” at increasingly younger ages with an ...
Business owner, C7 quadriplegic, author and one heck of an inspiration - Darren Longbottom chats with Dane Sharp about life and leadership in a wheelchair | Dream Job Ready EP45
March 23, 2021 13:37 - 43 minutes - 35.7 MBBusiness owner, C7 quadriplegic, author and one heck of an inspiration - Darren Longbottom (Owner of Zink Surf) chats with Dane Sharp about life and leadership in a wheelchair | Dream Job Ready EP45 Ready to be inspired, shocked, moved and motivated in one short interview? Darren 'Daz' Longbottom was born into the surfing industry. Growing up on the beach in Cronulla, Australia, he and his brother witnessed surf industry and business success first hand via their father, who was a surfboard...
How and why to get a dream job in Voice Tech with Jen Heape | Dream Job Ready EP44
March 15, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 28.9 MBDream Job Ready with Dane Sharp and Jen Heape (Co-founder and COO, Vixen Labs) | Dream Job Ready EP44. Hello and thank you for discovering Dream Job Ready! Season 2 is here with a bang and we kick off the new series by interviewing Voice Tech expert, Jen Heape, in Episode 44. Jen is COO and co-founder of Vixen Labs - UK's leading voice consultancy and design studio. Smart Speakers, Voice Assistants and voice-centric apps (think Clubhouse) are radically changing the way we interact wi...
Movember's Marketing Director, Jason Olive and Dane Sharp discuss what it's like to work for a non-profit organisation and charity. | Dream Job Ready EP43
December 17, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 58.9 MBDream Job Ready with Dane Sharp and Jason Olive (Marketing Director, Movember) | Dream Job Ready EP43. 2020 has been one for the history books, but it's been a pivotal and important year for non-profit organisation and charity, Movember. Our mental health has been pressure-tested even more than usual, with Covid-19 disrupting and impacting life as we know it. Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health on a global scale, focusing on mental health and suicide ...
The importance of culture and values to business success, and the challenge leaders have to keep culture alive, with Dane Sharp and Fred Schebesta | Dream Job Ready Quick Take EP42
December 10, 2020 17:50 - 4 minutes - 9.25 MB"Culture does not make people. People make culture." Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Dream Job Ready Quick Take episode with Dane Sharp and Fred Schebesta The importance of culture and values to business success, and the challenge leaders have to keep culture alive, with Dane Sharp and Fred Schebesta | Dream Job Ready Quick Take EP42. G'day! My name is Dane Sharp and I really implore you to hit play on this 4.56min Quick Take episode. This episode features a memorable grab that serial ...
How to manage people & big, diverse teams plus what makes employees successful | Dream Job Ready Quick Take EP41
November 25, 2020 19:10 - 7 minutes - 14.1 MBDream Job Ready Quick Take episode with Dane Sharp and Danny Keens. How to manage people & big, diverse teams + plus what makes employees successful | Dream Job Ready Quick Take EP41. Hello! My name is Dane Sharp, I’m your show host and I wanted to re-share a great snippet of advice that Danny Keens shared in Episode 26. Danny has a storied career and has had dream jobs with the likes of Twitter, ESPN, Channel 9 and most recently Next VR, which was virtual reality company bought o...
Discussing Career Development, Micro-credentialing & Employability advice with Sharyn Donaghy | Dream Job Ready EP40
November 18, 2020 18:05 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MBDream Job Ready Episode 40 with Sharyn Donaghy (Career Development Specialist, Teacher, Wife and Mother). Host Dane Sharp and Career Practitioner Sharyn Donaghy discuss career development, micro-credentialing and employability. We discuss plenty in this episode and Sharyn shares personal and professional stories and advice throughout the show. Show notes: 00:01 - Intro. 00:30 - Let's meet Sharyn. 01:20 - Sharyn outlines her diverse personal and professional life. 02.40 - I ask Sh...
Part 6 of 6 in Mastering the Sales Process & Learning how to Sell with Noah Cohen | EP39
November 11, 2020 18:55 - 24 minutes - 45 MBDream Job Ready Episode 39: Noah Cohen (Professional Sales Coach, Cohen Sales Academy). Part 6 of 6 in our 'Mastering the Sales Process & Learning how to Sell with Noah Cohen' mini series. Topic for this episode: Noah rounds off his training by taking host Dane Sharp through 'Presentation & Closing', 'Post Sell' and 'Asking for Referrals'. Hello and thanks for joining me on Dream Job Ready. I'm your host, Dane Sharp, and I'm excited to bring you the finale of a special 6-part min...
Part 5 of 6 in Mastering the Sales Process & Learning how to Sell with Noah Cohen | EP38
November 01, 2020 20:07 - 17 minutes - 32 MBDream Job Ready Episode 38: Noah Cohen (Professional Sales Coach, Cohen Sales Academy). Part 5 of 6 in Mastering the Sales Process & Learning how to Sell with Noah Cohen. Topic for this episode: Uncovering a Prospect's Budget & Understanding their Decision-Making Process. Hello and thanks for joining me on Dream Job Ready. I'm your host, Dane Sharp, and I'm excited to bring you a special 6-part mini-series with Noah Cohen (Professional Sales Coach), where we dive into and break down ...
Part 4 of 6 in Mastering the Sales Process & Learning how to Sell with Noah Cohen | EP37
October 28, 2020 17:40 - 20 minutes - 37.9 MBDream Job Ready Episode 37: Noah Cohen (Professional Sales Coach). Part 4 of 6 in Mastering the Sales Process & Learning how to Sell with Noah Cohen. Topic for this episode: Discovery Funnel, Needs Analysis & Questioning. Hello and thanks for joining me on Dream Job Ready. I'm your host, Dane Sharp, and I'm excited to bring you a special 6-part mini series with Noah Cohen (Professional Sales Coach), where we dive into and break down the sales process. In this episode, we really...
Part 3 of 6 in Mastering the Sales Process & Learning how to Sell with Noah Cohen | EP36
October 19, 2020 18:37 - 16 minutes - 30.3 MBDream Job Ready Episode 36: Noah Cohen (Professional Sales Coach). Part 3 of 6 in Mastering the Sales Process & Learning how to Sell with Noah Cohen. Hello and thanks for joining me on Dream Job Ready. I'm your host, Dane Sharp, and I'm excited to bring you a special 6-part mini series with Noah Cohen (Professional Sales Coach), where we dive into and break down the sales process. In this episode, we discuss why you need common ground, an agreement and an agenda at the start of eve...
Part 2 of 6 in Mastering the Sales Process & Learning how to Sell with Noah Cohen | EP35
October 11, 2020 19:43 - 16 minutes - 29.4 MBDream Job Ready Episode 35: Noah Cohen (Professional Sales Coach). Part 2 of 6 in Mastering the Sales Process & Learning how to Sell with Noah Cohen. Hello and thanks for tuning in to Dream Job Ready! In this episode I chat with Noah again to explore and discuss the importance of building rapport and trust early within your sales process. As Noah puts it, there needs to be a relationship in any partnership. You need to understand and share that there's common ground and a common po...
Part 1 of Mastering the Sales Process & Learning how to Sell with Noah Cohen | EP34
October 02, 2020 23:10 - 11 minutes - 21.5 MBDream Job Ready Episode 34: Noah Cohen (Professional Sales Coach). Knowing how to “sell” is a crucial skill, no matter what your job role, so I've recorded a 6-part episode series with professional sales coach, Noah Cohen, where we break down the what, why, who, when and how of the selling process. Each of the six episodes are 10-to-20 minutes in length, so Noah has done an amazing job of compressing and condensing the training down into bite-size segments. He still shares plenty of a...
Mastering the Sales Process & Learning how to Sell with Noah Cohen | EP34
October 02, 2020 23:10 - 11 minutes - 21.5 MBDream Job Ready Episode 34: Noah Cohen (Professional Sales Coach). Knowing how to “sell” is a crucial skill, no matter what your job role, so I've recorded a 6-part episode series with professional sales coach, Noah Cohen, where we break down the what, why, who, when and how of the selling process. Each of the six episodes are 10-to-15 minutes in length, so Noah has done an amazing job of compressing and condensing the training down into bite size segments. He still shares plenty of a...
Advice on building great business partnerships and the importance of collaboration, trust and mutual benefits when you're creating relationships at work | EP33
September 24, 2020 07:10 - 7 minutes - 14.5 MBForming and managing work partnerships will likely be one of the most critical parts of your career. No matter the industry, it's probable that you, your team and your business will need to collaborate with another party at some point and for some business critical reason. I've put this Quick Take episode together to share some insights and advice about the importance of prioritising a mutually beneficial and 2-way relationship when you’re crafting partnerships. I’ve selected audio from m...
Anna Lee (COO at The Iconic) shares why her dream job is the best role in Australia | EP32
September 15, 2020 02:49 - 42 minutes - 77.1 MBDream Job Ready Episode 32: Anna Lee (Chief Operating Officer, The Iconic). Have you ever purchased a garment from theiconic.com.au ? If you have, there's a chance Anna Lee (COO) has played a key role in helping deliver the customer experience and business operations that helped get that product to you. After starting with the company as CFO, Anna is now Chief Operating Officer and in her 6th year, and still claims she has the best job in the country. In this episode we discuss her role,...
Michelle Battersby (Chief Marketing Officer, Keep it Cleaner) talks being dream job ready at uni, at the start of your career & when you have experience | EP31
September 08, 2020 04:06 - 38 minutes - 69.7 MBDream Job Ready Episode 31: Michelle Battersby (Chief Marketing Officer, Keep it Cleaner). After completing her Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, Michelle worked through multiple HR roles for finance companies Citi, UBS and PWC in her first 3 years out of university. While she enjoyed the roles and the companies she was working with, she knew there was something else out there that she'd be better at... Michelle opened herself to a career...
How to stay dream job ready in the fitness industry with Tahnee Donkin (National Personal Training Manager, Fitness First Australia) | EP30
August 31, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 61 MBDream Job Ready Episode 30: Tahnee Donkin (National Personal Training Manager, Fitness First Australia). Covid-19 has rocked the fitness industry and unfortunately closed gyms and put many people out of work... It's also changed how people work and professionals like Tahnee have had to help steer their organisations, teams and clients through dramatic change in a super short time. This included leaning into digital harder than ever before, which in my opinion will only be a good thing for ...
Award winning creative expert Aden Hepburn (CEO at Akcelo) explains how to land a dream job in the advertising industry and the secrets to building your own agency | EP29
August 24, 2020 17:01 - 31 minutes - 58.9 MBDream Job Ready Episode 29: Aden Hepburn (CEO at Akcelo). Thinking about starting your own advertising or creative agency? Wondering how to get a start or move up the ranks in the team you're in? Digital and marketing expert Aden Hepburn has worked his way through several agency dream jobs, including Managing Director and CEO roles at VMLL&R, one of Australia's most progressive and successful companies. He flipped his world upside down though recently and took on a new dream job - this tim...
What it's like to work for Red Bull, create content with professional athletes and follow your passion with Mike Cianciulli | EP28
August 17, 2020 23:07 - 35 minutes - 64.8 MBDream Job Ready Episode 28: Mike Cianciulli (Sports Producer at Red Bull Media House). "Your first job is not going to be your best job," replies Mike when I ask him the Listener Question of the Week. How would you like to work for Red Bull? In this episode, Sports Producer Mike Cianciulli shares some great advice and tips about getting a job at the global drinks giant, as well as explaining why he's as stoked to work there today as he was when he first started with the brand 4 years ago. ...
Tips for career, job, start-up & business success with Fred Schebesta: Founder of finder.com, entrepreneur & mentor | EP27
August 10, 2020 17:30 - 29 minutes - 54.9 MBDream Job Ready Episode 27: Fred Schebesta (Founder of finder.com, entrepreneur, writer, digital expert & mentor). "You don't become a sailor in smooth seas," remarks Fred, while he's discussing the importance of being adaptive and accepting of change, challenges and growth. This Aussie entrepreneur is constantly in the spotlight and media, discussing digital, finance and the future of commerce, but he's also helped build an amazing work culture at Finder and helped foster many great caree...
How to build a career of dream jobs in media, content and digital technology with Danny Keens | EP26
July 29, 2020 22:23 - 41 minutes - 76 MBDream Job Ready Episode 26: Danny Keens (Content Acquisition, Production, Programming and Distribution expert). "Circumstance and opportunity collided.” That was Danny’s response when I asked him how he got his dream job (Senior Vice President, Content, Production & Programming) at Next VR. It's a great story, but it's also supported by hard work, focus and passion, which Danny talks about plenty in the episode. Danny started his career in Australia with the Nine Network after completi...
Job advice about workplace culture, change, challenges & situational awareness | EP25
July 22, 2020 20:00 - 4 minutes - 8.68 MBThis is a 5 minute Quick Take episode that highlights a great piece of advice shared by Scott Randall (Oakley) in Episode 18 of Dream Job Ready. (If you haven't listened to Scott's interview, go check it out!). Scott has worked with Oakley for over 16 years and is currently the brand's Director of Global Category Strategy for Oakley Sunglasses. He's also worked with Nike in the past, so his interview in Episode 18 has a lot of great insights and tips about getting dream jobs for big,...
Career, Entrepreneur & Business Advice with Marketing Expert, Blandine Jean-Paul | EP24
July 15, 2020 21:54 - 39 minutes - 73.5 MBDream Job Ready Episode 24: Blandine Jean-Paul (Owner of B’Dynmanic Marketing Agency). "Never look at an opportunity sideways. It could be your gateway to something else." That's the golden answer Blandine gave me when I asked her for advice for the next generation chasing dream jobs with the types of companies (ESPN, Diageo, Heineken, Hasbro & New York Knicks) she's worked with. Write that down! Blandine and I first connected when she was working with ESPN and I was working with Rip Curl....
Retail, Business & Marketing Career Advice with Alita Harvey-Rodriguez & Natalie Khoury (MI Academy) | EP23
July 08, 2020 21:50 - 25 minutes - 47.4 MBDream Job Ready Episode 23: Alita Harvey-Rodriguez (Managing Director, MI Academy) and Natalie Khoury (Director of CX, MI Academy). Do you work in retail or dream to be a brand leader in the retail industry? As a customised training provider, 'MI Academy' helps retailers transform their skill-sets in customer experience (CX), marketing approach and sales impact. Their goal is to encourage businesses and their staff to think, creatively. I met Alita and Natalie via their innovative 'MI Ac...
Challenge everything and become successful | EP22
July 05, 2020 22:22 - 58 seconds - 1.81 MBWhat is the one habit that makes you successful? I asked Dr Sameer Dixit (Scientist & Director of Research at Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal) this question in Episode 08 and answer is a powerful one: Challenge Everything. I included Dr Dixit's soundbite in this Quick Take episode, because I think it's such a great mindset to have. Transcript: Host: "What is the one habit that makes you successful?" Sameer: "I challenge everything. I challenge everything that I read. I challenge ...
How To Deal With Stress, Anxiety & Uncertainty At Work (Part 3 of 3 with Elizabeth Koraca: Career Strategist) | EP21
June 28, 2020 20:30 - 9 minutes - 17.6 MBDream Job Ready Episode 21: Elizabeth Koraca (Career Strategist & Media Contributor). Are you feeling stressed, anxious or uncertain in your job? Don't ignore it! There's almost no worse situation, so in this episode I asked Elizabeth Koraca (famed Career Strategist and Media Contributor out of the USA) how to identify and deal with the issues at hand. This episode is Part 3 of a 3 episode feature with Elizabeth, so please listen to EP19 and EP20 if you haven't already. Here's a breakdow...
How To Get A New Job Or Make A Career Change (Part 2 of 3 with Elizabeth Koraca: Career Strategist) | EP20
June 24, 2020 23:45 - 15 minutes - 28 MBDream Job Ready Episode 20: Elizabeth Koraca (Career Strategist & Media Contributor) Are you looking for a new job or thinking about changing industries? Don't ignore that nagging feeling! This episode is Part 2 of a 3-episode feature with Elizabeth Koraca, a famed Career Strategist and Media Contributor out of the USA. Here's a quick summary of this episode: 00:00: Intro. 01:32: What to do and what not do to when you're looking for your next job opportunity. 03:00: How to seek help...
How To Get What You Want (Part 1 of 3 with Elizabeth Koraca: Career Strategist) | EP19
June 22, 2020 03:58 - 14 minutes - 26.7 MBDream Job Ready Episode 19: Elizabeth Koraca (Career Strategist & Media Contributor) Want to know how to get what you want... in your job, your career and in your life? This episode is Part 1 of a 3 episode feature with Elizabeth Koraca, a famed Career Strategist and Media Contributor out of the USA. Elizabeth (a former political advisor, journalist and TV anchor) coaches and helps job seekers, business professionals and entrepreneurs to take charge of their careers, discover their purpo...
Career advice with Scott Randall: Director Global Category Strategy - Sunglasses at Oakley | EP18
June 17, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 54.3 MBDream Job Ready Episode 18: Scott Randall (Director Global Category Strategy - Sunglasses at Oakley) Chances are you've worn a pair of Oakley sunglasses at least once in your life... If you grew up anywhere near the beach or snow, that's a given. Scott Randall heads up Global Category Strategy for Oakley Sunglasses and is heavily responsible for the future Oakley frames you'll be slipping onto your noggin. He has held multiple dream jobs with Oakley over his 16 years with the business and c...
Scott Randall: Director Global Category Strategy - Sunglasses at Oakley | EP18
June 17, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 54.3 MBDream Job Ready Episode 18: Scott Randall (Director Global Category Strategy - Sunglasses at Oakley) Chances are you've worn a pair of Oakley sunglasses at least once in your life... If you grew up anywhere near the beach or snow, that's a given. Scott Randall heads up Global Category Strategy for Oakley Sunglasses and is heavily responsible for the future Oakley frames you'll be slipping onto your noggin. He has held multiple dream jobs with Oakley over his 16 years with the business and c...
How & why to get a mentor | EP17
June 10, 2020 20:00 - 6 minutes - 12.2 MB"How do I get a mentor?" "What's the benefit of having mentors? You're not alone if you've asked these questions... Many people say that having mentors is one of the most important keys to career success, but most people don't know how to approach mentoring or where to find these key relationships. Learning from someone older, wiser and more experienced is an invaluable life opportunity, whether you've just started your first job or you're halfway through your career. Several Dream Job R...
Jeff Reibel: CEO, North Queensland Toyota Cowboys | EP16
June 03, 2020 19:00 - 39 minutes - 73.4 MBDream Job Ready Episode 16: Jeff Reibel (CEO, North Queensland Toyota Cowboys) Who doesn't want to be the boss of a rugby league club?! Or any sports organisation for that matter! Our guest for this episode, Jeff Reibel, has a proud and accomplished history across Australia's sporting landscape and is now leading the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys in the role of Chief Executive Officer. Over the course of 15 years working in sports, Jeff has formulated and led the execution of strategic...
How to stand out when you apply for a job | EP15
May 31, 2020 09:28 - 3 minutes - 5.99 MB"How do I stand out when I’m applying for a job?" It's a common question, but there's never been a more important time to ask it and listen for answers. Unemployment is at an all-time high and the job market is super competitive, so you'll probably need to do more than just submit a resume and cover letter to a job ad to land that dream job you’re chasing. Our first 'Quick Take' episode references advice Carolyn Breeze (General Manager of GoCardless) shared in Episode 03. She’s a big adv...
Lori Holloway: Recruiter & Talent Acquisition, Cisco | EP14
May 27, 2020 15:26 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBDream Job Ready Episode 14: Lori Holloway (Recruitment & Talent Acquisition, Cisco) Lori Holloway is a Customer Experience Talent Acquisition Partner at Cisco, responsible for recruiting and onboarding talent into the IT giant’s Enterprise Networking, Data Center, Storage, and Service Provider departments. She’s regularly vetting, interviewing and helping hire for roles such as Network and Software Engineers. Lori goes into some amazing and helpful detail about the job application and recr...
Grant Sherson: Partnerships Executive, Commission Factory | EP13
May 20, 2020 20:00 - 25 minutes - 47.5 MBDream Job Ready Episode 13: Grant Sherson (Partnerships Executive, Commission Factory) Grant Sherson's road to a dream job was not linear and it wasn't without its challenges and u-turns... This episode is a must-listen for anyone who can say similar. A graduate of University of Wollongong (Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies), Grant's resume includes roles in media, marketing, night club management and in sales and partnerships. We discuss Grant's career path in the episode by ...
Mark 'Howie' Howard: Cricket & AFL Commentator & Podcaster | EP12
May 13, 2020 23:13 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBDream Job Ready Episode 12: Mark 'Howie' Howard (Cricket & AFL Commentator & Podcaster). Mark Howard (better known as Howie) is a long-time successful sports journalist, presenter and commentator in Australia. He's a lead commentator on Network 10's coverage of Australian and International Cricket, and commentates the AFL (Australian Football League) on Triple M radio. If you work in media or are studying to enter the industry, Mark gives up invaluable advice throughout this episode ab...
Christine Rodrigues: Strategic Alliances Manager at Adobe & Girls in Tech Board Member | EP11
May 06, 2020 14:01 - 35 minutes - 65.1 MBDream Job Ready Episode 11: Christine Rodrigues (Strategic Alliances Manager at Adobe and Girls in Tech Australia Board Member) Christine is building herself a quality career. After completing a double degree in Commerce and Arts at the University of Wollongong, she worked with Vodafone after school and has since progressed through roles with PayPal, Braintree, Magento and Adobe. Christine specialises in strategic B2B partnerships and relationship management, helping to deliver tech, eCom...
Ahron Young: CEO & Founder of Ticker | EP10
April 29, 2020 23:30 - 54 minutes - 102 MBDream Job Ready Episode 10: Ahron Young (CEO & Founder of the new and exciting broadcast media platform, Ticker). Ahron Young is an award winning journalist and news anchor, who has worked in television, newspapers, radio and web news across the world. He knew at an early age that he wanted to work in media. As a young teenager he was excited by TV news and journalism, and looking back now can see that he can see that he always had a entrepreneurial spirit too. After a few bouts of med...
Michelle Grace Hunder: Professional Music Photographer | EP09
April 23, 2020 01:32 - 1 hour - 135 MBDream Job Ready Episode 09: Michelle Grace Hunder (Professional Music Photographer & Documentary Filmmaker). Do you dream of being a professional photographer? This episode of Dream Job Ready features guest Michelle Grace Hunder, who makes a living photographing musicians all over the world. Michelle broke into professional photography about a decade ago and has played an integral role in documenting, promoting and showcasing Australian music, especially Aussie hip hop and Australian fem...