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(via Nursing Career Chat with Legal Nurse Consultant/Nurse Practitioner, Tina Baxter)

We had an opportunity to chat with Tina Baxter, Legal Nurse Consultant and Nurse Practitioner, about her path into nursing. She walked us through her early start supporting her mom who was a church nurse to her in-depth exposure to the industry prior to high school graduation. She shared her thoughts around starting as a CNA and the importance of gaining volunteer experience. Tina shared countless gems, so be sure to check out the full episode for more!

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(via Marketing Career Chat with Latina Marketing Mompreneur, Tatiana Chamorro)

In today's episode of The Keys to The Office Podcast, Tatiana Chamorro shares her story of moving to the United States and becoming a successful entrepreneur, providing listeners with tips on how to pursue their own career goals. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How Tatiana Chamorro decided to study graphic design, and the impact that decision had on her life 2. The importance of planning and strategizing when pursuing an educational or career goal 3. The importance of having a positive mindset when pursuing an educational or career goal

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(via Film Industry Career Chat with Pete Alcide)

In this episode, Kristina sits down with Pete Alcide, award-winning filmmaker who also has a PhD in Psychology. He walks us through his education background of earning multiple degrees while already knowing exactly what he was passionate about. Pete suggests artists who know they want to get into the entertainment industry should focus on building skills instead of degrees. Earning a Bachelor’s degree is a helpful start, but graduate programs may not be worth the money or time. Check out the episode for more!

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(via Hairstylist Career Chat with Lenise and Star of Parlour Republic)

Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals and successful entrepreneurs. In this episode we cover: -How to find a mentor in the hair industry -How to be a mentor to other stylists -The importance of being open and honest -The importance of formal and informal mentorship -The importance of being intentional with your money

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It’s #giveaway time!!!!!

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Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals and successful entrepreneurs.

Considering how varied everyone's lives are from one another, we all, to some extent, relate to the difficulties of juggling school and life as some of you are following the traditional or non-traditional educational pathways. Here to discuss with us today is special guest Rick Benbow from WGU.

Whether or not you’re following the traditional or non-traditional educational pathway, Rick Benbow is going to share with us some of the difficulties to improve access to education for students in under-resourced areas as well as some major keys to moving forward in your career path.

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CONTACT

For all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.com

Phone Number: (804) 766-5768

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Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals and successful entrepreneurs.

Today's focus is: Tips for the Interview Process

You asked and we listened! You need tips to ace your next interview and you need them NOW!

Consider it done! We use this episode to dive into interview tips from Kristina's own experience in recruiting as well as tips from some of her colleagues.

Grab your paper and pen and get ready to take some notes!

Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast on your platforms of choice so you can be notified when new weekly episodes drop. Like and share because sharing is caring! :)

We'll catch you in the next episode. In the meantime, stay amazing!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - 00:30 | The Keys to the Office Podcast Introduction

00:35 - 02:21 | What Questions Do You Have?

02:22 - 04:07 | Preparing For Your Interview

04:08 - 04:40 | Let’s Connect!

04:41 - 05:39 | Tell Me About Yourself

05:40 - 07:40 | Do You Have Any Questions?

07:41 - 10:05 | Why Did You Leave Your Previous Role?

10:25 - 13:14 | Your Strengths and Your Weaknesses

13:15 - 13:59 | Closing Remarks

14:00 - 14:44 | Share Your Feedback

14:15 - 15:31 | Subscribe to The Keys to the Office Podcast

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SHOW NOTES

Preparing For Your Interview

- Chance favors the prepared!

- Research the company

- Research the recruiter or hiring manager (LinkedIn)

- Review the job description line by line

- You should be able to articulate your experience and how it aligns with the job description.

- Rehearse! Rehearse! Rehearse! It will add to your confidence.

- Grab an accountability partner to help you through the process.

Tell Me About Yourself

- Keep it professional and talk about your experience relating specifically to the job description.

- Talk about your career goals and education.

- Write out 2 sentences

Do You Have Any Questions?

- Let’s talk about what training looks like.

- What do the next steps in the process look like?

- Let me tell you about my career path.

- Talk to me a little about how you ended up at XYZ corporation and what your career path has been like since you started.

- How long is training? Is it onsite or offsite? Is it virtual?

- What is the culture like for the organization?

- Don’t walk away from the interview without asking a question. Write the questions down.

- It’s ok to take some note paper into an interview for note taking.

- Have a few copies of your resume.

Why Are We Here?

- Talk about how this new role aligns with your experience, skills and career goals.

- DO NOT bash your current or previous employer.

- It’s ok to say that your previous position was not a good fit.

- Say, “I reassessed my career aspirations based on the work experience I received there and decided to pivot.”

Your Strengths and Weaknesses

- Your strengths will always be role specific. You should be able to speak on the qualities within the job description.

- Provide an example on how you showed your strengths in the workplace.

- Be honest when it comes to your weaknesses. Talk about how you’re overcoming

them.

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Let’s Stay Connected!

Website

https://thekeystotheoffice.com

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/keystotheoffice

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/keystotheoffice/

Want to be a guest on the show?

https://www.thekeystotheoffice.com/guests/intake/

CONTACT

For all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.com

Phone Number: (804) 766-5768

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(via The Keys to the Office: A Conversation with Kristina Theodore and Madison Washington About the Beauty Industry)

Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals.

Today's focus is: Business in Beauty

I sat down with Kristina Theodore of Plush Beauty Studio and Madison Theodore of Bia Vee Essentials to talk about their paths into the skincare and beauty industries. If you're thinking about becoming an MUA, an esthetician, and/or creating a wellness empire, then this episode is definitely for you!

Make sure you hit subscribe if you haven’t already and be sure to share this episode with a friend or two. You can also check me out on Instagram and TikTok @keystotheoffice!

Until next time...stay amazing!

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Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals and successful entrepreneurs.

Today's focus is: The Keys to the Entertainment Industry

From childhood dreams, to balancing an education and career, finding mentorship and forming genuine relationships, join us as we talk with special guest, Amor Lauren! Whether you want to pursue the entertainment industry or invest in your craft, Amor Lauren shares the keys to navigating through the highs and lows of setting yourself up for success. Grab your notepad and a pen, you don’t want to miss these gems!

SHOW NOTES

Mentorship

- You should always have someone who you can consult with, within the same industry as yourself, or someone who is credible and experienced within your career field to decrease the amount of mistakes that you could potentially make.

- A mentor will save you time and money for the knowledge obtained.

- Don’t be afraid to invest in mentorship to help further your career.

Public Appearance

- Invest in your appearance! Take the time to consult with someone to make sure that you’re well-groomed for exclusive public appearances.

Invest in a Home Studio

- Home essentials include: a computer, speakers, a mic, kaotica eyeball, interface, earphones, and a hard drive.

- Building a home studio allows you to record at any point in time.

Start Where You Are

- If you cannot afford to hire someone for a service, at the bare minimum learn to figure it out.

- Exhaust your resources! Research on online platforms like YouTube.

- Everything is figureoutable. There is nothing that you cannot figure out how to do.

- If you don’t have a computer, join a library and use the computer for free!

- It all depends on YOU, your hunger, and your time management.

Learn How to Educate Yourself

- Education comes in many forms, and sometimes the best education is from being in the field.

- Grow your network and get around people who are already in your industry.

The Importance of Relationships

- Build genuine relationships on social platforms! You never know who someone could be connected to.

The Higher Up, The More Cut Throat

- You have to be spiritually grounded and have a strong circle in order to survive the entertainment industry.

- Many people operate out of fear and control within the industry.

- Make sure to read your contracts!

- Take time to read the backstory behind Elvis Presley, Jackie Wilson & Sam Cooke.

- Take your time when reading your contracts. If you don’t understand the verbiage within the contract, hire someone to review it for you.

- Don’t rush to sign it!

- If a contract is going back and forth between lawyers, someone is trying to take more than they need. Look for red flags!

- Quincy Jones & Frank Sinatra never had a contract.

The Preparation Process

- Prepare for what you want in your career field.

- Prepare spiritually, emotionally and financially!

The Prep Pack (Launching in October 2022)

- An entertainer’s step by step guide to prepare for an opportunity at a moment’s notice.

- Leave a lasting impression in networking environments.

Major Keys

- There’s nothing that you can’t do.

- Your dreams have to be so big to the point where it scares you.

- Don’t let your fears, doubts and your age hinder your potential!

- You can’t get anywhere by yourself. Everybody needs somebody. If you want to get there, you have to get there with a team.

- When you interact with people, connect with them! You have no idea what they do outside of the space that you met them in.

- Ask a person with great wealth, “is there anything that I can do for you?”

- Stay Ready & Assist!

The Tribe

- Casey Gram @caseygraham_24

- Lyrik London @lyriklondon

- Beliria @beliria

The Real Keys to the Office

- Tap in! Be aware of who you surround yourself with.

- Stay prayed up!

- Be kind and not manipulative.

- GIVE! Your purpose is to find out what you love and give it to someone else.

- Stay educated! You should always be learning something new.

- Take action! Be willing to put in the work yourself.

- When you develop your own office, it should be something that you love to do.

Connect with Amor Laüren

Website

https://www.theamorlauren.com

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/theamorlauren/

The Prep Pack

Launching in October 2022

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/theamorlauren

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/amorlauren

Podcast | Creative Discourse

https://anchor.fm/amor-lauren

Email

theamorlauren@gmail.com

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Let’s Stay Connected!

Website

https://thekeystotheoffice.com

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/keystotheoffice

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/keystotheoffice/

Want to be a guest on the show?

https://www.thekeystotheoffice.com/guests/intake/

CONTACT

For all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.com

Phone Number: (804) 766-5768

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Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals.

Today's focus is: The Importance of Gaining Work Experience Before Graduation

Make sure you hit subscribe if you haven’t already and be sure to share this episode with a friend or two. You can also check me out on Instagram and TikTok @keystotheoffice!

Until next time...stay amazing!

SHOW NOTES

Gaining Work Experience

- Gaining work experience while you’re a student, will certainly impact your earning potential down the road.

Network!

- Create a LinkedIn Profile even if you don’t have a job.

- Make connections in order to build a professional network.

- You will need to leverage your network as you move through your career journey.

Start Raising Your Hand

- Start raising your hand for volunteer opportunities to help build your experience when applying for jobs.

Start Your Own Business

- Monetize your skills and build your portfolio by putting your services on freelance platforms.

- Fiverr, Upwork, etc.

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Let’s Stay Connected!

Website

https://thekeystotheoffice.com

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/keystotheoffice

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/keystotheoffice/

Want to be a guest on the show?

https://www.thekeystotheoffice.com/guests/intake/

CONTACT

For all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.com

Phone Number: (804) 766-5768