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E78: Virtual Interviews- Tips for Success May 08, 2020

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In these times of social distancing, virtual interviews, conducted over the phone or via video conferencing, are becoming the norm. Andrea Matiz, Center Manager for the South County Career Center, shares tips for how to have a successful virtual interview.

E77: The Annual Career Pathways to Success Job Fair is going Virtual! Apr 24, 2020

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Jacqueline L. Reynoso, President/CEO of the National City Chamber of Commerce, discusses the virtual job fair that they are holding. Discover how to prepare, some common misconceptions about virtual job fairs, and tips for job seekers and employers.

For more information, visit: http://www.nationalcitychamber.org/job-fair

E76: How to Successfully Lead a Team Apr 08, 2020

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In this episode, recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jimmy Watkins, Center Manager for the East County Career Center, discusses how to effectively lead a team, and how to overcome the most common obstacles and challenges to effective teamwork. This episode is also applicable for leading virtual teams!

E75: Etiquette in the Workplace Feb 25, 2020

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Elaine Swann, founder of The Swann School of Protocol, joins the program to discuss how she came to start her company and the importance of etiquette in the workplace. Discover the biggest mistakes that people make at work when it comes to etiquette, and what to do instead.

E74: Staying Healthy During a Job Search Jan 24, 2020

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Christina Rios, Lead Workshop Facilitator at the San Diego Workforce Partnership, joins the program to discuss the importance of staying physically and mentally healthy during your job search. She shares tips on how to make time for yourself, and why staying healthy can give you a competitive edge in the job market.

E73: The 2Gen Initiative- Economic Security Through Family-Friendly Employment Jan 10, 2020

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In this episode you'll learn about the 2Gen Initiative, and the efforts that are being made to help families find economic stability through family-friendly employment. Discover why focusing on individual job seekers is not enough, and how a 2 generation approach to finding employment helps both adults and children.

E72: Being Passionate About Your Work Oct 09, 2019

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In this episode you'll discover the importance of being passionate about work, and whether you always need to be passionate about what you do. Discover what to do if you feel like something is missing from your work and what to do to take next steps in your career.

E71: Life As A . . . Campaign Manager Aug 20, 2019

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Maryan Osman, Leadership Development Specialist at Mid-City CAN joins the program to discuss her grown passion for building electoral power in communities of color and other marginalized groups when she joined a local, successful college board campaign in 2017. She started out as the Field Coordinator and then became the Campaign Manager within 6 months. She shares advice on how to empower and inspire women of color to join office and have a seat at the table.

E70: Every Job Counts Jul 31, 2019

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Aisha Sharif, one of the Youth Navigators for the Career Centers joins our program to discuss attending grad school soon, and how each position she's had thus far has shaped her to where she is now. She also discusses how she wants to implement that with the work she does with the youth.

E69: Should You Do What You Love? Jul 02, 2019

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This episode features a conversation between host Doug Foresta and Shadia Omer, Digital and Multimedia Coordinator for the South Metro Career Center as they discuss the pros and cons of "doing what you love." Discover what to consider when you decide to turn your passion into a career.

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