Software/Technology Episodes
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Feb. 2, 2023
Account Manager @ Pinterest with Rachel Cooper
Rachel and Blair discuss why it feels good to use and work at Pinterest (which you can’t say about many mainstream search engines and social networks), how to write a bulletproof resume; and the need to “balance being realistic with optimistic” to not oversell your skills.
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Sept. 29, 2022
Manager, Partnerships & Programming @ Wealthsimple Foundation with Junior Brempong
Junior and Blair discuss what makes partnerships a marketing function; the importance of human skills in this role; and, deciding to pick an industry vs. a job.
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July 7, 2022
Digital Project Manager @ Simplistics with Spencer Jeffries
Spencer and Blair discuss how getting an unexpected referral changed his job search journey; the importance of doing research by reading job descriptions to help position yourself when you’re ready to apply; and, why it’s important to be honest about what you don’t know in a job interview.
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June 23, 2022
Content Manager @ Landscape Management Network (LMN) with Aja Jones
Aja and Blair discuss how saying “Yes!” to opportunities got him to where he wants to be–without him knowing he wanted to get there, what content marketing is and how to do it; and, how being confident in yourself and what you do doesn’t mean being arrogant.