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- Medical Illustrator - How to enter in this specialized field?
If you love art and have a passion for medicine, a career as a medical illustrator might be YOUR perfect fit! Imagine creating detailed illustrations that turn medical concepts into clear visuals — it makes everything easier!
Meet Jill Gregory, a medical illustrator at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. In this episode, Jill explains how she brings science and medicine to life with her art. She'll share how she sketches surgical techniques and create images for textbooks and patient guides.
Discover the career paths, the skills required, how to become one, salary range, the impact of emerging technologies like AI on this specialized field, and much more…
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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 How Jill started a career as a medical illustrator
03:42 Misconceptions about this specialized field
08:12 AI is a hot topic, but not a threat to medical illustration short-term
10:57 Daily tasks a medical illustrator do
13:55 Natural talents or strengths to be a good medical illustrator
17:45 Set yourself apart from others if you’re applying to a medical illustrator job
22:29 Explore jobs at jobdictionary.com, subscribe for new episodes, follow on social media for job previews.
24 min - Recruitment Marketing Strategist - How they build brands AND careers!
For all the people persons out there, you can add being a recruitment marketing strategist to your list of career options!
Meet Marissa Carrier, a recruitment marketing strategist at Sysco.
In this episode, she gave us a deep dive into her unique role, combining marketing and recruitment to attract top talent. She shared how important communication and creativity are in her job, revealed current industry trends like leveraging TikTok for recruitment, provided tips for breaking into this niche career, and much more..
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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 recruitment marketing strategists do
06:10 Why their role is important, especially for large companies
08:06 Social media is key for job searching
10:32 Tasks they do daily
15:48 Natural talents needed to become a recruitment marketing strategist
19:12 How to set yourself apart from other job seekers
22:16 Recommended resources for aspiring recruitment marketing strategists
25:16 Explore careers, subscribe, follow for job insights.
27 min - Creative Director - Bringing ideas to life for a living
Creative directors play a crucial role in shaping a brand’s identity — they transform ideas into stunning visual realities!
Meet Krystal Benson, the creative director of Clique Bait.
In this episode, she shares what it’s really like to be a creative director, offering a behind-the-scenes look at her daily responsibilities—from strategy calls and analytics to creating mood boards and being on set.
Expect to learn about the natural strengths needed for the job, such as creative risk-taking and confidence, the essential tools she relies on, and much more…
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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 creative director do?
03:18 Exciting parts of being a creative director
06:49 Creative director niches and specialties
12:17 Current trends in the industry – adapting to AI?!
15:07 Daily tasks of a creative director
17:34 Is it a 9-5 or a flexible job?
21:45 Natural talents a creative director has
23:18 How Canva helps creative directors
33:22 Advice to aspiring creative directors
36:05 Explore career categories at jobdictionary.com
38 min - Product Owner - How they develop and innovate backlogs for the engineering team
Did you know?! Product owners are essentially the WHY something needs to be developed or innovated, and the engineering team is responsible for the HOW.
Meet Paige Swammy, a product owner at Q2.
In this episode, she shares her insights on what it truly means to own a product’s backlog and guide engineering teams. We’ll discuss her unique journey into this role, the diverse industries where product owners are essential, the challenges and rewards of the job, how one can transition into this career, and much more…
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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 a product owner does
05:49 Projected job growth of product owner roles
08:50 Exciting parts of being a product owner
11:13 Challenging parts of being a product owner
14:22 The product owner role is accessible to all backgrounds
22:31 Explore more job options at jobdictionary.com
24 min - Forensic Entomologist - They use INSECTS to INVESTIGATE DEATHS
Insects can crack criminal cases involving dead bodies, and forensic entomologists are the ones who study them!
Meet Dr. Krystal Hans, a forensic entomologist at Purdue University.
In this episode, we'll explore how forensic entomologists utilize insects to aid in criminal investigations, the intricate balance between academic responsibilities and real-world casework, the emotional impact of working in death investigations, the challenges and rewards of her profession, advice for aspiring forensic entomologists, and a glimpse into the evolving trends in this intriguing career.
📱 CONNECT WITH DR. KRYSTAL:
Website / https://hansforensics.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 forensic entomologist do?
06:39 Degrees required to become a forensic entomologist
09:55 Most exciting part of being a forensic entomologist
13:05 What people overestimate about forensic entomology
15:42 Industry trends
18:54 Advice to younger self
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23 min - Training and Development Manager - WHY companies need their services
Soft skills are important, and training and development managers help employees become more empathetic and improve the skills they need to succeed. This may sound easy, but a lot is going on behind the scenes.
In this episode, Dr. Johana Lopez, a Training and Development Manager from Houston, Texas, shares her passion for helping people grow and succeed in their careers, emphasizing the shift from traditional technical training to modern leadership skills focused on vulnerability, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
From her educational journey and career inception to the daily challenges and rewards of her role, Dr. Lopez offers a comprehensive look at what it takes to thrive in this profession.
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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 training and development managers do
06:28 Niches and specialties in training and development
09:20 Companies prioritize leadership skills over technical training
12:31 Work lifestyle of training and development managers
18:25 Advice for aspiring training and development managers
20:46 Recommended books and other resources
23:59 Explore job options at jobdictionary.com
23 min - Actuary - WATCH this before applying to actuarial jobs!
If you LOVE analyzing risks and you're good at math, becoming an actuary might be your perfect fit! It's one of the top 10 jobs in 2024 and is expected to keep growing, so it's worth considering!
In this episode, we meet Will Ringhofer, an associate actuary at Steadily in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
Will breaks down what it means to be an actuary, highlights the importance of managing risk in finance, and shares his journey into the field, including the challenges and exciting parts. He talks about the tough actuarial exams, discusses the salary range, what makes someone succeed in this profession, and much more...
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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 an actuary?
05:24 What people underestimate about actuaries
07:40 Exams you need to take to become an actuary
12:27 Is it a strict 9-5 job?
15:03 How to become an actuary?
18:24 How to set yourself apart from other candidates
21:49 Explore more job options at jobdictionary.com
23 min - Sales Consultant – Is it a good career?!
Sales consultants do a lot of interacting with people and one of the most important things for them is to build trust with clients. How do they achieve it?
Meet Scott Paulsen, a sales consultant based in Houston, Texas.
In this episode, Scott shares his career path, explaining how an unexpected elbow surgery and the shifting landscape of collegiate coaching led him to a career in sales, eventually becoming a specialist in helping small to midsize companies develop sales processes.
Expect to learn about a sales consultant’s daily tasks, industry changes, the importance of communication skills and building trust, adapting to stay ahead in the evolving world of sales, and much more…
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Website / https://paulsencoaching.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 Introducing Scott Paulsen - a sales consultant
04:05 What a typical day looks like as a sales consultant
09:30 Degrees and qualifications required to become a sales consultant
12:00 Business insights
17:15 Average salary range
19:42 What people underestimate in sales
22:25 Advice for aspiring sales consultants
26:32 Explore careers on jobdictionary.com, sign up, and subscribe now.
28 min - Sleep Coach - Surprisingly, it’s a GROWING field!
So, is sleep coaching an actual job?!
Meet Alejandra Zuniga, a certified gentle sleep specialist based in Houston, Texas.
In this episode, Alejandra shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming a certified sleep coach, helping parents and their young children achieve restful nights.
Get ready to explore the skills and certifications needed for this field, the day-to-day responsibilities, the challenges and rewarding moments Alejandra faces in her practice, the salary range, and much more...
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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 How Alejandra became a sleep coach
05:18 What do sleep coaches do?!
07:14 A day in the life of a sleep coach
11:38 Certifications and training to become a sleep coach
17:03 Challenging parts of being a sleep coach
21:35 Is sleep coaching a freelance job?
22:38 Resources to become a sleep coach
27:15 Explore career options at jobdictionary.com, and subscribe for updates.
29 min - Instructional Designer - How to use AI and games in education effectively
AI and gamification in education are HOT topics lately.
In this episode, Erik Popil, an instructional designer based in New York, covers everything you need to know about the role, including the growing demand, the excitement of gamification in education, and the importance of both degrees and hands-on experience in this dynamic field.
Whether you're an aspiring instructional designer or simply curious about the intersection of education and technology, this episode is filled with valuable insights and inspiration.
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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 Overview of Erik’s career journey
04:23 The growing demand for instructional designers
08:18 AI and VR/AI in education
13:04 Games as an effective approach to education
15:05 Skills you need to become an instructional designer
17:43 Challenging parts of being an instructional designer
20:57 Busiest times for instructional designers
27:22 Job hunt hacks to set yourself apart from others
31:43 Discover more job options at jobdictionary.com
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