KRA's The Hub

E58: How To Be Successful In Your First 90 Days On The Job

January 02, 2019 22:19 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MB

In this episode you'll discover tips for how to set yourself up for success in the first 90 days of your new job.

E57: Business As Usual- The Passion Planner Story

November 29, 2018 04:09 - 21 minutes - 17.6 MB

Chelsea Wong, Vice President of Passion Planner LLC, joins the program to discuss the Passion Planner Story, what the company looks for when hiring employees, as well as tips and advice for following your own passion. To learn more, visit the below: passionplanner.com/ www.facebook.com/thepassionplanner/ www.instagram.com/passionplanner/

E56: The Power of Active Listening

November 14, 2018 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.13 MB

Cam Richardson join the program to share the power of active listening for job seekers, and reveals 3 impactful tips for increasing your active listening skills.

E55: Life As A...Male Massage Therapist

October 02, 2018 03:41 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MB

George Ruiz, a Licensed Massage Therapist/Reiki Energy Practitioner, joins the program as we explore non-traditional jobs and the stigma and misconceptions of what it means to be a male massage therapist. Social Media accounts: Contact: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healinghandsmassagesoca/ IG: @healingtouchmassagesocal

E54: "Dear Diego" Series: Working While Pregnant

September 12, 2018 14:43 - 43 minutes - 35.6 MB

Many professional women are continuing to work during their pregnancy as well as after. Listen to these working mothers who learned how to navigate their jobs successfully during and after being pregnant, and the advice they have for being a professionally pregnant employee.

E53: Movie Review: The Lessons We Can Learn From Christopher Robin

August 29, 2018 16:00 - 41 minutes - 33.1 MB

Special guests Maria Rey and Deona Dorsey join the program to discuss Disney’s Christopher Robin, and the life lessons that we can learn from the film about dealing with the challenges of adulthood, work-life balance, seeing things from different perspectives, and more.

E52: Career Challenges: The Military Spouse Experiences

August 15, 2018 16:00 - 34 minutes - 27.5 MB

In today's episode, we focus on the experiences and challenges that military spouse's face when it comes to employment and careers. Hear from a military spouse about tips for maximing your chances for success.

E51: Navigating the Workforce When You Identify as LGBTQ

August 01, 2018 16:00 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MB

In this episode, you'll discover how to successfully navigate your job search and career aspirations as a person who identifies as LGBTQ. You'll also discover what employers need to consider in order to attract and retain diverse talent.

E50: "Dear Diego" - I'm Working at Temp Jobs that Don't Seem to Lead to My Long Term Goals

July 18, 2018 16:00 - 18 minutes - 15.1 MB

In the "Dear Diego" series, we take questions from listeners about their job and career search. This episode addresses a listener challenge about how to move forward when temp jobs don't seem to lead to long-term employment. Discover how to get unstuck and how to turn setbacks into opportunities.

E49: Closing The Digital Divide In San Diego

July 04, 2018 16:00 - 23 minutes - 19.2 MB

Gary Knight, Executive Director of the San Diego Futures Foundation, joins the program to discuss the work that his organization is doing to improve lives in San Diego County by making information technology available to underserved populations. Discover how SDFF is providing technology equipment, training, support, IT outsourcing, and digital media services to nonprofit organizations, disadvantaged small businesses, low-income households, people with disabilities, and seniors.

E48: Creating Passive Income

June 20, 2018 18:04 - 30 minutes - 24.5 MB

Lara Rahib discusses how she graduated college with a bachelors in biology in 2010, but always wanted to have her own business. Lara reveals how she built a 6 figure pet brand from the ground up that allows her to earn money while she sleeps! To learn more about Lara's business, visit https://petpawsabilities.com/

E47: Life As A...Healthcare Account Analyst

June 06, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

Career healthcare worker Aaron Butler joins the program to discuss how and why he chose a career in healthcare, the opportunities and challenges in his job, and what you need to know before considering a career in the healthcare/medical field.

E46: Making It In the Real World By Taking Risks

May 23, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

Tony Lao joins the program to discuss his journey of moving to San Diego, and taking multiple risks in order to find happiness and fulfillment and pursue his dreams. Tony shares advice for students, graduating students and job seekers about work/life balance and how to achieve your career goals. Discover how to find the courage to take risks, and how to trust and believe in yourself when no one else does.

E45: "Life as A..."Series: Yelp

May 09, 2018 16:00 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MB

Welcome to the series Life As A…” – featuring everyday people sharing about their everyday professional lives. Today's guests are Trish Sanderson, Regional Manager in the marketing department at Yelp.com and Andy Cheng, former marketing assistant at Yelp. YouTube: iamandycheng https://www.yelp.com/careers/home https://www.yelpblog.com/

E44: Breaking Barriers San Diego- Helping Individuals With Disabilities Find Competitive Employment

April 26, 2018 02:32 - 57 minutes - 46.1 MB

Work is an important factor in most of our lives, and this is no different for people who have a disability. Breaking Barriers San Diego (BBSD) is an Individual Placement & Support (IPS) program, offering supported employment services to individuals with disabilities seeking work in the competitive job market. In this episode you'll discover how Breaking Barriers San Diego helps individuals with disabilities find meaningful employment, and the various services that they offer.

E43: Lessons From a Recruiter

April 11, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutes - 24.9 MB

In this episode you'll discover lessons and takeaways from a recruitment consultant about what recruiters do, how the recruitment process works, and how to make yourself stand out from other applicants.

E42: Women and the Secret Road to Success

April 02, 2018 16:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MB

In this episode, you'll discover the keys to success as a woman in the workplace. Learn how to find mentors who can help you in your career and how to become part of a supportive community.

E41: Why is Selective Service So Important?

March 14, 2018 16:00 - 12 minutes - 10.2 MB

Zuri Williams, career agent at KRA, returns to the program to discuss the importance of registering for selective service board, and the impact that it can have on job seekers. Discover who needs to register and how to register for selective service.

E40: Helping Hospitality Workers Connect With Employers

February 28, 2018 17:00 - 38 minutes - 31.1 MB

Diana Saldivar co-hosts the episode with Laura Bowden from KRA as they interview Errol Asuncion and Matt Cecil from www.industry.co Industry likens itself to LinkedIn for the restaurant and hotel industry. The platform lets prospective employees in the hospitality industry (like bartenders and chefs) create a profile that uniquely shows off their relevant skills.

E39: Helping People With Disabilities Find Good Jobs

February 14, 2018 18:04 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MB

This episode features an interview with Amy Vance, disability resource coordinator for the Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) as she discusses the work that DEI does to help persons with disabilities find meaningful and competitive employment. Amy also reveals the benefits for employers for hiring diverse talent, including persons with disabilities.

E38: When Is It A Good Time To Quit An Interview?

February 01, 2018 15:00 - 21 minutes - 16.9 MB

This episode features an interview with Deona Dorsey, operations manager for San Diego Metro Career Centers and Anna Guadarrama, workshop facilitator, as they discuss when it makes sense to quit an interview and how to know if a job opening isn't the right fit for you.

E37: The 5 P's To Success

January 03, 2018 14:09 - 9 minutes - 7.61 MB

Santiago Leon returns to the program to discuss an article that he recently came across about the "5 P's To Success" and the takeaways for job seekers.

E36: Identifying Skills That Can Lead To A New Or Related Career

December 13, 2017 12:00 - 20 minutes - 16.3 MB

Assessment Specialist Monica Patti and Career Agent Tina Nichols join the program to discuss transferable skills- those skills that can cross over from one career to another. Discover how to identify your transferable skills and how to communicate those to employers.

E35: What you need to know when Packing up for the Perfect Job

November 22, 2017 06:00 - 26 minutes - 21 MB

This episode features an interview with Terrance Bowens from San Diego Metro Career Center/KRA as he discusses his story of moving from Connecticut to California and how he prepared and adjusted to the transition of moving across the country. Discover how to set yourself up for success and how to create new connections and support.

E34: How I Got The Job

October 11, 2017 16:00 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MB

Job seeker Keith Robinson and career agent Zuri Williams join the program to share their experience about how Zuri helped Keith find a new job and the takeaways for job seekers.

E33: How Goodwill Helps Veterans And Civilians Get Jobs

July 28, 2017 11:00 - 17 minutes - 13.7 MB

Steven Colborn joins the program to discuss how Goodwill helps veterans and civilians find good jobs. Discover the various programs available at the Goodwill, and the mindset shift you need to make to be successful in your job search.

E32: Taking Risks For Bigger Opportunities

June 29, 2017 11:00 - 18 minutes - 14.5 MB

Tessa Leon discusses her journey of going back to graduate school after spending about 7 years in the workforce industry. Tessa shares takeaways and advice for job seekers about how to know when to take a risk in order to have better career opportunities.

E31: Finding The Support You Need In Your Job Search

June 23, 2017 11:00 - 10 minutes - 8.26 MB

Employment specialist Maria Ray discusses how to find the support you need in order to be successful in your job search. Discover the power of collaboration in helping you land the job you really want.

E30: How to Obtain a State Job in California

May 31, 2017 16:00 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MB

David Silva, Program Manager in the Employment Development Department for the State of California, shares tips on how to find and land a state job in California, and specifically in San Diego. For more information, visit www.metrocareercenters.org

E29: 13 Secrets of Successful Job Seekers

May 10, 2017 11:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MB

Joanne Morales, career agent at KRA San Diego, discusses 13 things to let go of in order to be successful in your job search. Discover the actions, habits and mindset that you need to develop in order to land the job you really want. For more information, visit http://www.metrocareercenters.org/

E28: Successfully Navigating a Career Transition

April 26, 2017 11:00 - 10 minutes - 14 MB

This episode features the former Searching in San Diego host Diana Saldivar as she discusses her recent career transition. Diana is joined by Maylynn Rayos, who will be the new host of the program. Diana shares tips for job seekers about successfully navigating a job transition. To learn more, visit http://metrocareercenters.org/

E27: Tips for Successful Job Relocation

March 15, 2017 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MB

This episode features an interview with Terrance Bowens as he discusses his own journey of relocating from the East Coast to San Diego and what he learned from that experience. Terrance shares takeaways for job seekers and how to get the most out of your job relocation efforts. For more information about San Diego Metro Career Centers, visit http://www.metrocareercenters.org/

E26: Job Tips For Millennials

February 22, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MB

Diana Saldivar hosts a panel of millennials, as they discuss job challenges and opportunities. This episode is for millennials, as well as those who work with and employ them. For more information about San Diego Metro Career Center, visit http://www.metrocareercenters.org/

E25: Starting a Career in Technology

February 08, 2017 09:30 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

Dawn Gregory from New Horizons Computer Learning discusses how they help career seekers increase their skills in order to get a good job. Discover the opportunities for training and employment in the IT and technology field and how to get started. To learn more about San Diego Metro Career Centers, visit www.metrocareercenters.org

Hiring Fair: Innovative Technologies

February 03, 2017 17:00 - 5 seconds - 196 KB Video

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Federal Resume Workshop

February 01, 2017 17:00 - 6 seconds - 228 KB Video

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E24: Why You Should Use A Staffing Agency

January 25, 2017 12:00 - 20 minutes - 10.5 MB

Career agent Joni Bumpas discusses why job seekers should consider using a staffing firm in their job search. Discover the biggest misconceptions about staffing agencies and how best to work with an agency to find the right job for you. To learn more about San Diego Metro Career Centers, visit http://www.metrocareercenters.org/

Hiring Fair and Events: Mauzy Heating

January 18, 2017 17:00 - 11 seconds - 372 KB Video

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Hiring Events: Home Depot Recruitment

January 16, 2017 17:00 - 5 seconds - 213 KB Video

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Hiring Event: Home of Guiding Hands

January 11, 2017 17:00 - 8 seconds - 257 KB Video

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Job Lead: KRA Disability Resource Coordinator

January 11, 2017 17:00 - 7 seconds - 200 KB Video

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E23: A Job Seeker's Story- Finding The Right Job

January 04, 2017 12:00 - 23 minutes - 18.1 MB

Valli Smith discusses her job search journey, and how she was able to locate a good job after returning to San Diego from Arizona. Valli shares tips and advice for job seekers based on her own experience, as well as her experience working in career centers. To learn more about San Diego Metro Career Centers, visit http://www.metrocareercenters.org/

E22: Job Search Tips From An HR Director

December 21, 2016 12:00 - 19 minutes - 10.7 MB

Grace Fulinara, the Director of HR for Fashion Furniture Rental, explains her role and discusses what she looks for when searching for job applicants. She also shares the social media site she uses the most when hunting for potential new hires, and what applicants can do to increase their changes of being found by an employer. To learn more about the San Diego Metro Career Center, visit http://www.metrocareercenters.org

E21: From Combat Boots to Business Shoes

December 07, 2016 12:00 - 11 minutes - 5.81 MB

Being a person in the military, the transition into civilian life after years of service can be a challenging experience. In this episode business services representative Maurice Williams shares tips for making a successful transition from military service into a civilian career. For more information about the San Diego Metro Career Centers, visit http://www.metrocareercenters.org/

E20: What You Need to Know About Pursuing Federal Jobs

November 23, 2016 12:00 - 32 minutes - 26 MB

This episode features an interview with Dennis Eley Jr., Human Resource Specialist at the Department of the Navy, as he discusses what a federal job is, the pros of pursuing a federal job, as well as tips for landing one.

E19: How Veterans Can Use LinkedIn In Their Job Search

November 09, 2016 12:00 - 16 minutes - 8.01 MB

This episode features an interview with Andrew R. Ko, the Lead Training and Career Development Counselor at Veterans Employment Services, as he discussed LinkedIn tips for veterans and discusses how veterans can best utilize LinkedIn in their job search efforts. For more information and to learn more about San Diego Metro Career Centers, visit www.metrocareercenters.org/

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