Career Composer

The Prelude is your music appetizer to our main Career Composer episodes! Erin introduces today's career topic, chats about music, gives her weekly song recs, and catches you up on all things Career Composer. Thanks for listening!

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Season 2 is HERE! Career Composer is back and today's episode is a spicy one! And honestly, it might hit a little too close to home...

...Because job searching is like the DATING APPS.

Whether you're swiping right or hitting "apply" on your favorite job search platform, the similarities are real! We cover:

• Why job searching and dating apps feel exactly the same
• What filters CAN and CAN'T do for you in your job search and on the dating apps
• Fake jobs and fake dating profiles
• Why cyber-stalking is actually smart before interviews and dates!
• The importance of knowing what your dealbreakers are so you don't waste time in your job search and on the apps
• Why confidence is so incredibly important in all areas of life!

Moral of the story: "If companies and people are not behaving properly in the beginning, they are probably a WHOLE LOT WORSE when their goal is not to attract you anymore!!!"

Today's episode is just a rant - one that I think we all need! Erin will be back with her expert career advice all season long. Thanks for listening!

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The Prelude is your music appetizer to our main Career Composer episodes! Erin introduces today's career topic, chats about music, gives her weekly song recs, and catches you up on all things Career Composer. Thanks for listening!

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1:1 Career Coaching Services: Email Erin at [email protected] for information about her coaching services! Use "1:1 Career Coaching" in the subject line.

Arianna Risilia joins Career Composer for our new GUEST EPISODE discussing how to be more creative at work! 

Arianna is an Elementary General Music Teacher and an AMAZING singer and musician who also loves nature and trying new things. She approaches life with optimism and curiosity and has a LOT to say about why creativity is key to our success as young professionals!

We talk about:

• Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Marley, Joni Mitchell, and all things jazz!
• Why creativity is key to our success, both at work and in life.
• HOW to tap into your creativity at work, even if you don't have a "creative" job or don't view yourself as a naturally creative person. HINT: You have it in you!
• Why Gen Z is so special! We are creative, adventurous, and highly influential in the workplace and beyond.

Enjoy!

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Welcome back to Career Composer! Networking season is in full swing, so we’re kicking off a 3-part series to help you create a LinkedIn profile that’s ready to go!
 
LinkedIn and networking are all about one thing - CONNECTION. After listening to this episode, you’ll feel like the main character in your own movie, and employers will leave your LinkedIn profile feeling connected to YOU and your professional brand. Kind of like how it feels leaving the movie theater after watching the best movie ever!

In this episode, Erin teaches you:

• How to create a HOOK or theme song for your professional brand!
• How to make LinkedIn work FOR YOU in your job search
• How to choose a profile picture and LinkedIn banner, AND take your own professional headshot!
• How to write a LinkedIn headline that stands out in your industry and beyond
• How to research professionals in your industry to get ideas!

In parts 2 and 3, Erin will discuss how to write a LinkedIn about section, build out your experience section, and add those final, finishing touches that will take your LinkedIn profile to the next level! 

Erin’s LinkedIn profile for reference: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinahart/

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Nathalye Chona joins Career Composer for a conversation about work, travel, and building a life you love! Nathalye is the Director of Finance and Accounting at Ziflow, has a dual master’s degree in International Business and Finance from Hult International Business School, and is the founder of Boston Girls Who Walk. Nathalye has done it all, from moving to the U.S. from Venezuela and achieving enormous success early in her career, to traveling to 15 different countries in 2023! This episode is what Career Composer is all about - figuring out who we are, growing in our careers, and taking steps in our 20s towards living our best lives. 

Also in this episode:

• The importance of mentorship in Nathalye’s career success story
• Boston Girls Who Walk, the power of friendship, and making connections!
• Nathalye’s financial advice for building the life you want
• You can do ANYTHING if you know what you want and are willing to work hard to get there!

Learn more about Boston Girls Who Walk!

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Moving to a new city for your career? Wondering how to make new friends as an adult? Whatever your situation, this episode is for YOU. Your host, Erin Ahart, talks about her experience moving to two new cities and breaks down EVERYTHING she did to make new friends - including what worked and what didn't. You'll leave this episode knowing exactly how to get started. Erin even gives her advice for how to build and maintain new friendships and stay motivated to put yourself out there when loneliness takes all your energy. After all, loneliness actually impacts job performance, so you NEED friends to be successful in your career!

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Finally!!! Everything you need to prepare for your upcoming interview, all in one place! Erin Ahart shares how to prepare for an interview like you're packing for vacation, and provides listeners with an interview prep checklist that applies for all interviews across all industries. She covers: 

• What you physically need to bring with you if you’re interviewing in-person
• What to wear and traveling to your interview
• Erin's favorite interviewing tricks to keep in your back pocket
• How to mentally prepare, including how to do your research, what you need to know going in, and how to change your mindset so you feel your best
• Virtual interview tips and preparation

...and so much more! Enjoy!

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Timestamps: career content - 10:00

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In this episode of Career Composer, Erin dives into how to answer the question 'Tell me about yourself' in an interview!

Erin shares:

• How to use the present, past, future model to craft the perfect response.
• The importance of making a great first impression and setting the stage for the rest of the interview. (And by the way, we can learn a LOT from Opening Acts in music when answering 'Tell me about yourself' and opening up the interview.) 
• Special guest Matt Norawong shares his answer to this question, providing listeners with a real-world example from a different industry. 

Timestamps: career content - 7:52

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Grad school can be an important step towards achieving your career goals, but is it always necessary? Erin shares what she's learned from coaching master's and PhD students in her full-time job, as well as from pursuing her own master's degree. 

We discuss: 

• The importance of doing industry research
• THE COST (including potential long-term benefits and financial implications)
• Balancing grad school and personal life (Hint: it's not easy!)
• The importance of liking what you learn vs. just going to school for the degree
• Work experience and soft skills are equally as important! 
• How to make informed career decisions & alternatives to grad school: obtaining certifications, joining professional associations, and gaining relevant experience through jobs and internships

Don’t miss this episode if you’re contemplating whether or not to go to grad school!

Timestamps: Career content - 7:51

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