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  • Urban Planner - They understand cities INSIDE OUT…

    Just like doctors need to understand the systems of the body, URBAN PLANNERS need to understand the systems of a CITY. 


    Meet Haley Carruthers, an urban planner from Kimley-Horn.


    In this episode, Haley talks about the importance of how urban planners shape our communities, the tools and technology they use, and why getting involved in local governance is more important than you might think.


    She also shares her journey from aspiring civil engineer to urban planner, offering valuable advice on career transitions, building a strong portfolio, and staying up-to-date with industry trends.


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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.


    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 What does an urban planner do?

    04:59 Challenging parts of being an urban planner

    07:04 What people overestimate about urban planners

    11:54 Trends and challenges within the industry

    15:22 Tasks an urban planner spend the majority of their day doing

    16:57 Is urban planning a remote friendly job?

    22:03 Natural talents of urban planners

    26:08 How to set yourself apart from other urban planner candidates

    27:31 Tips for those who want to make a career transition to urban planning

    31:56 Sign up, subscribe, and comment for career updates.

    33 min
  • IO Psychologist - Is this the BEST and FASTEST growing career in the field?

    I-O psychology is one of the fastest-growing fields, with demand for professionals projected to rise by 13% by 2029. But what exactly do Industrial-Organizational psychologists do, and what does the field involve? 


    Meet Dr. Olga Natal from Natal Consulting Services! Dr. Natal shares her expert insights on what industrial-organizational (IO) psychologists do, why she chose this career path, and the transformation she brings to organizations. Whether it's improving motivation, boosting job performance, or addressing generational gaps, Dr. Natal breaks it all down for us.


    📱 CONNECT WITH DR. OLGA NATAL:

    LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-peterson-92241996/


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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.


    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 What does an IO Psychologist do?

    05:50 Biggest employers of IO Psychologists

    07:10 Exclusive industry insights

    10:53 Tasks IO Psychologists spend their day doing

    16:52 Topics for aspiring IO Psychologists

    17:51 Tools and technologies used on the job

    22:38 Learn more at jobdictionary.com

    24 min
  • Car Designer - You NEED to know THIS before becoming an automotive designer!

    Did you know that after car designers sketch their ideas, the design is milled into a full-sized car model made of CLAY?! It’s an incredible process that brings their vision to life!


    Meet Sean Peterson, a leading exterior automotive designer at Ford.


    In this episode, Sean shares his journey into automotive design, from the education and training required to the essential qualities of passion, persistence, and smart financial planning.


    We explore the mix of traditional methods, like full-size clay models, alongside cutting-edge tools like virtual reality, that Sean uses to create stunning designs. He also delves into the creative excitement and the meticulous attention to detail, including the painstaking work on even the smallest elements, like car antennas.


    Beyond the technical aspects, Sean highlights the significant financial implications of pursuing a career in car design, the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and much more!


    📱 CONNECT WITH SEAN:

    LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-peterson-92241996/


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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.


    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 What does an automotive designer do?

    04:25 How Sean started in car designing

    08:11 Emotionally challenging parts of the job

    12:12 Salary range of car designers

    16:26 Revealing the biggest employers of this industry

    27:58 How AI affects car designing

    33:03 Busy seasons of the job

    36:35 All about the car design process

    38:11 Where you can learn car design

    53:16 Problems are opportunities - advice to aspiring designers!

    55:55 Sign up at job dictionary for updates.

    57 min
  • Literary Agent - What do they really do? + Thoughts on AI in Book Publishing!

    For all the BOOK lovers out there — becoming a literary agent could be the job that’s out there just for you!


    Join Mark Gottlieb, Vice President of Trident Media Group, one of New York's leading literary agencies, as he takes us behind the scenes of the publishing world. 


    In this episode, Mark reveals the essential role of a literary agent in getting authors published and shares his personal journey into the family-run book business. 


    From the excitement and challenges of his daily work to insights on emerging industry trends like AI's impact on publishing, Mark offers a deep dive into what it takes to succeed as a literary agent. You'll learn about salary expectations, key skills, how to break into the field, and so much more!


    📱 CONNECT WITH MARK:

    LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/markgottliebliteraryagent/

    Linktree / linktr.ee/markgottlieb

    Trident Media Group / https://www.tridentmediagroup.com/


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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.


    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 What does a literary agent do?

    03:54 Why most authors underestimate the necessity of a literary agent

    08:27 How AI affects book publishing

    11:45 Daily tasks of a literary agent

    16:12 Why having a strong work ethic is important

    19:05 Fastest way to become a literary agent

    22:18 Explore more jobs at jobdictionary.com

    24 min
  • Public Accountant - WHY being in accounting offers huge career growth and stability

    Do accountants ever get unemployed?!


    Meet Kevin Reich, a public accountant from Austin with 8 years of experience at Deloitte, one of the Big 4 accounting firms.


    In this episode, you'll learn what it takes to start as a first-year staff accountant, including the challenges, team-based audits, and key professional skills you’ll develop. We’ll cover day-to-day tasks like auditing cash statements and checking inventory, and how these help accountants move up quickly.


    We'll also talk about the hybrid work setup after the pandemic, Kevin’s unique experiences with inventory counts, and the important role of technology in accounting. He will clear up common myths about the job, showing that it's more than just numbers — it's about communication, understanding how businesses work, building people skills, and much more…


    📱 CONNECT WITH KEVIN REICH:

    LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-reich-72a71121/

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.


    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 What public accountants do

    04:15 Why studying accounting in college is essential for many careers

    06:49 What accounting includes

    12:55 Financial audits involve intense teamwork

    17:22 Skills you need to become a good public accountant

    28:43 What it’s like working at Deloitte

    33:16 Accountants’ busiest seasons

    36:29 What skills you’ll learn in public accounting

    38:05 Taxes aren't boring!

    43:54 Accountants require strong people skills

    47:49 Why most people don't pursue long-term careers in public accounting.

    49:58 Why accounting offers career growth and stability

    56 min
  • Law Librarian - How AI impacts law libraries

    Here’s a fun fact: While many types of libraries exist, law libraries are expected to grow significantly over the next 5-10 years. That means the role of law librarians is not only important but also on the rise!  


    Meet Kimball Boone, a law librarian at Wahab Public Law Library.


    In this episode, Kimball shares his journey from law school to becoming a law librarian, the fulfilling aspects of his job, the emotional challenges he faces, the various niches within the field, the impact of artificial intelligence, the skills required for success, and much more…


    📱 CONNECT WITH KIMBALL:

    LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimball-day-boone-b71b17154/


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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.


    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 What are the three main areas of law librarianship? 

    05:37 Current trends and challenges for law librarians

    08:48 Busy seasons for law librarians

    10:42 Tools and technologies used on the job

    15:24 Explore jobs on jobdictionary.com

    17 min
  • Marketing Consultant - How to get started on the right foot!

    For all aspiring marketing consultants, our guest Michael Carpenter has one piece of advice: choose a niche and ask for the work! It’s as simple as that so you’ve got this!


    In this episode, Michael highlighted the importance of finding your niche in marketing, asking for work but drawing boundaries, the daily tasks they do, the challenging and exciting aspects, continuous self-learning, the significance of mental health in the entrepreneurial journey, and much more…


    📱 CONNECT WITH MICHAEL CARPENTER:

    LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-carpenter-1b4a5218a/

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.


    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 What does a marketing consultant do?

    04:08 Challenging parts of being a marketing consultant

    08:07 Trends and challenges in the marketing industry

    12:49 Work lifestyle of marketing consultants

    15:42 Degrees and certifications to become a marketing consultant

    17:52 Natural strengths of a marketing consultant

    22:28 Resources for aspiring marketing consultants

    25:44 Learn more jobs at jobdictionary.com

    27 min
  • Copy Editor - Revealing the BIGGEST employers in this field!

    Copy editors are in demand across many industries, like healthcare and publishing. It’s a great time to jump in, as many offer full-time opportunities! But first, how does the role differ from that of copywriters?


    Meet Chris Hughes, a copy editor at Publix with a rich background in broadcasting, journalism, and corporate communications.


    In this episode, he’ll shed light on the tools and techniques he uses, from Grammarly to custom style guides, and share why being detail-oriented and having a background in writing are so crucial in this field.


    We’ll also cover where copy editors find employment, typical salary ranges, the exciting yet challenging aspects of the job, such as the rise of AI in writing and the nuance of clear corporate communication, and much more...


    📱 CONNECT WITH CHRIS:

    LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughescopywriting/

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.

    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 What does a copy editor do?

    05:10 Copy editor experience as a freelancer

    08:25 Interesting parts of the job

    12:15 What people underestimate about copy editors

    14:59 Niches and specialties aspiring copy editors can take

    16:55 Biggest employers within this field

    22:34 How to stay updated with latest tech as a copy editor

    24:37 Day in the life as a copy editor

    31:30 What you have to be good at to become a good copy editor

    35:49 Topics you have to like to enjoy this career

    37:18 Tools and technologies needed on the job

    40:52 Recommended resources for aspiring copy editors

    45:04 Explore job options, subscribe for career updates.

    47 min
  • Pediatrician - Is it a really fun medical career?!

    In medicine, you never stop learning and you need to be passionate about what you do. 


    Meet Dr. Rosina Avila Connelly, a pediatrician at Baylor College of Medicine. 


    In this episode, we’ll explore the rewarding and challenging journey of becoming a pediatrician. Dr. Connelly shares invaluable insights for aspiring pediatricians, emphasizing the importance of experience, shadowing, and volunteering—especially in children's hospitals. She offers heartfelt advice to her younger self, highlighting the need for passion, mentorship, enjoying the process during rotations, and much more…


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    LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosina-avila-connelly-182511b5/

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.


    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 What does a pediatrician do?

    04:39 Challenging part of becoming a pediatrician

    06:36 What most people assume about pediatrics

    11:46 Job outlook for pediatricians

    14:17 How to stay updated with the latest trends in pediatrics

    17:16 How busy is their work schedule?

    22:08 Degrees required to become a pediatrician

    31:58 Tools and technologies used on the job

    40:12 Advice to aspiring pediatricians

    43 min
  • Time Management Coach - How Sheila turned what she’s good at into a career

    Time management coaching is a real thing?!


    Meet Sheila Segnalini, a time management coach at Organizing Concepts in Houston, Texas.


    After 14 years as a translator, Sheila Segnalini shifted to become a time-management coach. Now, she helps clients make the most of their time to improve their well-being. 


    In this episode, we chat about what a typical day looks like for a time management coach, the ups and downs of the job, and how Sheila helps busy women find better balance and well-being. Whether you’re thinking about a career change or just curious about the field, this episode gives you a great look at what being a time management coach is all about.


    📱 CONNECT WITH SHEILA:

    LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilasegnalini/

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.


    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 What is a time management coach?

    04:39 Niches and specialties in time management coaching

    09:44 Do they have flexible schedules?

    12:47 Certifications required to become a time management coach

    15:47 Tools used on the job

    16:54 How their courses look like

    23:02 Explore more jobs at jobdictionary.com

    25 min

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