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Media and Public Relations majors, this one’s for YOU! A career in PR and comms can be very rewarding. 

Meet Mariana Tumlinson, PR Director at the Valley Regional Medical Center.

Mariana’s passion for community engagement and marketing led her to her role as a public relations (PR) director. 

In this episode, discover how she made the transition, gain insights into the job, learn about daily tasks, 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 Overview of Mariana’s role as a PR Director

07:18 Skills required to be good at public relations

12:34 What a typical day looks like as a PR Director

16:57 Exciting parts of the job

19:09 Challenging parts of the job

23:29 How a PR Director organizes events

32:13 What you need to be good at to succeed in the role

38:34 There’s a LOT of promotion opportunities

44:50 Learning to ask for help led to success

47:22 Resources for aspiring PR directors

49:13 Prioritize mental health, family, and boundaries.

51:54 Discover career options at jobdictionary.com

For a school district superintendent, no two days are the same. Is it a really busy job, or can work-life balance be maintained? 

Meet Wade Stanford, a school district superintendent in Palestine, Texas. 

In this episode, Wade walks us through his daily routines as a school district superintendent, the challenges he faces, and the rewarding aspects of his role. Whether you're considering a career in education or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss.

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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 do school superintendents do?

05:19 Is work-life balance achievable in this career?!

07:47 Tasks they do daily

10:51 Tools and technologies used on the job

14:50 Superintendent and school principals’ jobs

18:58 What people underestimate in the role

21:15 Superintendent salary range

28:26 Explore new career options at jobdictionary.com

Could professional speaking be one of the most fulfilling careers YOU can pursue?

Meet Scott Maloney, a professional speaker from Massachusetts. In his senior year, he was declared brain-dead BUT he defied the odds of life and now inspires over 80,000 people through his speeches.

In this episode, Scott shares his journey and everything you need to know about professional speaking as a career. He has one tip: everyone has a story to tell, you just have to captivate the audience and blend humor with heartwarming messages.

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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 Scott’s journey – from near-death experience to professional speaker

05:53 How Scott started to become a professional speaker

08:43 Important tasks for a professional speaker

16:21 The exciting part of being a professional speaker

21:03 How YOU can standout if you want to become a professional speaker

24:54 Explore more jobs at jobdictionary.com

Copywriters aim to capture the heart and soul of someone’s perspective and bring it to life.

It’s an important job that also offers great flexibility.

Meet Amy Kerr, a freelance copywriter based in Kansas City.

In this episode, Amy shares invaluable insights into the world of copywriting. She talks about her journey, including her bold decision to go freelance after multiple layoffs, and her incredible success, earning over a million dollars in just a few years.

Amy discusses her favorite aspects of the job, the tools she uses, and how she overcomes creative blocks. She also provides practical advice for aspiring copywriters on building a portfolio, staying updated with industry trends, and the essential skills needed to excel in this ever-evolving field.

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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 An overview of Amy Kerr’s journey

05:44 Niches and specialties in copywriting

08:10 Day in the life as a copywriter

10:26 What really is copywriting?

12:55 What makes someone good in copywriting?

18:00 Adapting to changes in advertising industry important

24:53 Busy seasons in copywriting

27:15 Salary range for copywriters

29:08 What makes freelance copywriting better?

37:07 Resources to become a copywriter

39:00 Explore careers on jobdictionary.com

"What’s the next step in my career?"

We’ve probably asked this question at some point, and the same goes for Matthew Gomez. Initially uncertain about his career path, he found Special Education Teaching. Today, he shares his insights on everything about the role.

Discover what a special education teacher does daily, including their responsibilities, work schedule, challenges, exciting aspects, 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 Overview of Matthew Gomez’s journey

12:53 Daily tasks a special education teacher do

17:31 Evaluating students' socio-economic status and grades

24:15 Earned master's degree quickly through alternative certification

29:28 Understanding student progress through detailed diagnostic tools.

33:10 Most exciting part of being a special education teacher

39:22 Challenging parts of being a special education teacher

56:02 Books and other recommendations for aspiring special education teachers

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Sales is a fast-paced field, and sales operations are the backbone of a sales team. They juggle numerous tasks daily to ensure everything runs smoothly. Do you think you're up for the challenge? 

Meet Kevin Ramon, a senior sales operations analyst at Dell. 

In this episode, he shares what it’s really like to work in sales operations including the common misconceptions about the role, the exciting and challenging parts, the salary range and comissions, their daily tasks, and much more…

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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 Meet Kevin Ramon, a senior sales operations at Dell

05:18 Operations offers diverse opportunities for niche expertise

09:19 Tasks they do daily

10:11 The work lifestyle of a sales operations

13:57 Certifications or degrees to get into sales

21:06 Tools used on the job

26:03 The most exciting part of sales operations

27:31 The most challenging part of sales operations

42:35 Explore job options at jobdictionary.com

While most of us would run from a venomous snake, snake milkers sees it as just another day at work. 

Meet Jim Harrison, founder of Kentucky Reptile Zoo in Eastern Kentucky. Every week, he extracts more than a hundred snake venoms to help researchers and scientists do their medical research.

In this episode, learn about one of the deadliest jobs in the world – being a snake-milker. He shares the importance of animal care, the misconceptions propagated by the media, the vital medical applications of snake venom, the challenges and rewards that come with extracting venom from over 2,000 snakes, 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 Discover one of the deadliest jobs in the world - snake milker

06:30 Why Jim Harrison chose this career

07:18 What are snake venoms used for?

11:17 Misconceptions by the media

15:25 Death from snakebite is rare

18:33 Struggles of being a zoo founder

23:11 Can this industry grow?

29:16 How long does it take to be good at this job?

32:39 Degrees and certifications to start in venom extraction

43:49 Learn more jobs at jobdictionary.com

If you’re a mentor by nature, loved college, and can see yourself working with students, this may be the job for you!

Meet Jeff Glenn, an Associate Director for Student Success at Mays Business School, Texas A&M University.

In this episode, he shares his journey from exploring various childhood interests, including teaching and architecture, to finding his calling in college advising and student success programs. He'll share valuable insights into the profession, touching on the importance of reading, continual learning, and being a generalist. Jeff will offer practical advice on career progression, the significance of building meaningful relationships with students, the evolution of responsibilities as one advances in the 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 What does a college advisor do?

03:26 The importance of exploring diverse career options in college

09:25 Tasks a college advisor do

10:53 Skills and growth as a college advisor

15:24 Why people in academic roles find joy in their job

18:29 Mays employee takes on more responsibilities

25:03 Responsibilities add up as career progress

30:28 Is there a work-life balance as a college advisor?

43:06 College advising is open for various degrees

46:31 Salary range for college advisors

50:00 Tips to become a college advisor

55:44 Explore more jobs at jobdictionary.com

Notaries can make a surprisingly good side income and it may be the next best service to add to your business. Could this be your next side hustle?

Meet Sara Navarro, a notary public based in Katy, Texas.

In this episode, she sheds light on what it’s like to work as a notary public, a role she complements with her tax professional business. She’ll give us an inside look at the certification process, the day-to-day tasks, the pros and cons of offering notary services, 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 notary public do?

04:57 Do you need to take an exam to become a notary agent?

05:36 Certifications you can take to become a notary ageny

07:40 Is being a notary agent remote-friendly?

10:17 Tools and technologies they use

13:11 How long the process of notarization take

17:34 Difference of notarization in different countries

24:18 Skills needed to succeed as a notary public

27:40 Explore more job options at jobdictionary.com

What do tax professionals do? They make it easier to settle taxes, which is why their role is important, but they do so much more than just tax preparation.

Meet Sara Navarro, a tax professional based in Katy, Texas. Originally a lawyer from Venezuela, she found her calling in the tax field after completing a course that led her to a thriving career.

In this episode, Sara shares her journey, the ins and outs of the tax profession, the daily realities of being a tax professional, from the busy tax season and the complexities of client trust to the technological tools that help streamline her work, along with valuable advice for those aspiring to enter this field, and so 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 tax professional do?

03:16 Sara’s journey of becoming a tax professional

08:15 Certifications to become a tax professional

19:14 Tools, technologies, and softwares a tax professional use

22:03 The most challenging part of being a tax professional

25:16 Can tax professionals work from home?

30:18 Fields people come from before becoming a tax professional

36:21 Connect with Sara

37:42 Explore job options at jobdictionary.com