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Ep 10 Solving Big Problems as an Independent Contributor: An Interview with Anthony Hernandez
Today's SYCK Podcast guest, Anthony Hernandez, has 14 years of experience across marketing, sales, and product for companies like Google, Royal Caribbean, and Amazon Prime. Anthony and I talk about how he has navigated changing jobs frequently and honed his skill set to add value to any team. Anthony addresses the age-old question of whether it's detrimental to your career to job hop, the benefits of mentorship programs, and how introverts can overcome their networking fears. Don't miss Anthony's wealth of knowledge about staying motivated in your job search and growing your career.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- [03:28] Anthony's career and honing the narrative of your career
- [011:07] Pros and cons to of switching jobs frequently and how to address recruiters' questions
- [29:02] Benefits of mentorship programs and tips for finding more networking and mentorship opportunities
- [43:32] How to reach out to people and improve networking skills
- [49:31] Don't turn off job search mode and which companies are on Anthony's list
- [59:28] Anthony's pop advice and inspiration
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Although job titles are important, it's even more important that you hone what your core skill set is and how you add value to a company.
- Three ways to improve your networking skills: 1) Overcome the belief that you will be a burden to someone when reaching out to them with career questions or for mentorship. 2) Be active on LinkedIn. Post articles and chat with people who are at companies that you're interested in. 3) Seek out conversations with people in your industry. It doesn't have to be transactional. Just ask questions or make a new connection.
- Never stop communicating, reaching out, and networking with people. You never know when the next job opportunity will present itself and how important a referral can be.
RESOURCE LINKS
SYCKpodcast.com
BIO:
Anthony has 14 years of experience across marketing, sales, and product. Most recently he helped launch facial recognition at Royal Caribbean across 8 countries, supported movie and tv studios at Amazon Prime Video, and is now working to improve the buying experience at OpenSea. He is currently enjoying Miami and is excited to help support the next generation of young adults getting into tech!
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Today's SYCK Podcast guest, Anthony Hernandez, has 14 years of experience across marketing, sales, and product for companies like Google, Royal Caribbean, and Amazon Prime. Anthony and I talk about how he has navigated changing jobs frequently and honed his skill set to add value to any team. Anthony addresses the age-old question of whether it's detrimental to your career to job hop, the benefits of mentorship programs, and how introverts can overcome their networking fears. Don't miss Anthony's wealth of knowledge about staying motivated in your job search and growing your career.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- [03:28] Anthony's career and honing the narrative of your career
- [011:07] Pros and cons to of switching jobs frequently and how to address recruiters' questions
- [29:02] Benefits of mentorship programs and tips for finding more networking and mentorship opportunities
- [43:32] How to reach out to people and improve networking skills
- [49:31] Don't turn off job search mode and which companies are on Anthony's list
- [59:28] Anthony's pop advice and inspiration
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Although job titles are important, it's even more important that you hone what your core skill set is and how you add value to a company.
- Three ways to improve your networking skills: 1) Overcome the belief that you will be a burden to someone when reaching out to them with career questions or for mentorship. 2) Be active on LinkedIn. Post articles and chat with people who are at companies that you're interested in. 3) Seek out conversations with people in your industry. It doesn't have to be transactional. Just ask questions or make a new connection.
- Never stop communicating, reaching out, and networking with people. You never know when the next job opportunity will present itself and how important a referral can be.
RESOURCE LINKS
SYCKpodcast.com
BIO:
Anthony has 14 years of experience across marketing, sales, and product. Most recently he helped launch facial recognition at Royal Caribbean across 8 countries, supported movie and tv studios at Amazon Prime Video, and is now working to improve the buying experience at OpenSea. He is currently enjoying Miami and is excited to help support the next generation of young adults getting into tech!