In this conversation, career coach Kacie Bail discusses her work helping others navigate the job market. She emphasizes the growing importance of soft skills in job applications, the challenges of job rejections, and the need for empathy from interviewers. Kacie shares her journey from bioengineering to consulting, highlighting the significance of internships and the continuous nature of career development. The discussion also touches on the impact of automation on job opportunities and the importance of finding clarity in career goals. 

00:00 Introduction

00:30 What is Kacie Doing Today? 

01:30 Job Search Process

09:00 Interviewing and Soft Skills

15:00 Having Attention

20:00 Highschool Interests

33:00 University in Maryland

39:00 Entering Consulting

55:00 Looking for Change

01:03:00 Moving to Chile

1:18:00 Getting the Interview

1:22:00 Sourcing Clients

1:27:10 AI Automation for Resumés

1:31:30 Contact Info

Connect with Kacie: 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaciebail/

Kacie’s Newsletter: https://kaciebail.substack.com

Instagram: @kaciebail

Mentioned in this Episode:

Kacie’s Site: https://www.kaciebail.com/

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