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- Adventure Photographer - What It Really Means To Be An Adventure Photographer
“Doors open where you spend your time. So just figure out what you wanna do, go do it, and do it well, and the doors will open.”
Meet Bradford McArthur, an athlete turned adventure photographer based in Squamish, British Columbia.
In this episode, Bradford shares everything you need to know to get started in adventure photography. Unlike what many people think, photography is more than just capturing stunning images in breathtaking locations — it’s also about understanding the industry and finding your niche!
Prepare for a deep dive into the world behind the photographer's lens: from mastering networking and self-promotion to discussing the job's challenges, exploring its flexibility, understanding financial aspects, and so much 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 An overview of Bradford’s career shift from athlete to adventure photographer
04:05 Difference between filming and photography
08:40 Daily tasks of an adventure photographer
11:44 Working with athletes on shoots
14:14 How Bradford’s dislike for computer use affected his photography career
20:58 Protecting your personal photography passion to avoid burnout
24:46 Building relationships can create opportunities for collaboration
31:23 Pay rates for photographers in the industry
35:38 Common tools and software used by adventure photographers
36:39 Tips for aspiring photographers
39:54 Explore job options at jobdictionary.com and subscribe
41 min - Chief Marketing Officer - What It Takes To Be A Successful CMO
“I didn’t know how I was going to do at work life, but I made it work. Your path is going to find itself, and to not be too stressed about it is probably the right way to think about it.”
David Alexander, based in the Seattle Metropolitan area, is the Chief Marketing Officer for Everbridge, Executive Professor and Head of Business at Texas A&M University, leading the Aggies in Tech program.
As a CMO, he’s responsible for everything related to marketing, and in this episode, he shares in-depth insights into what it’s really like.
Be prepared to learn more about the world of marketing, the daily tasks a CMO handles, the common challenges, and misconceptions, what skills you need to have, 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 Introduction to David Alexander: Chief Marketing Officer at Everbridge
01:13 David's Role and Impact at Everbridge
04:34 David's Career Journey in Marketing
12:48 A Day in the Life of a Chief Marketing Officer
14:52 Work Setup and Communication Tools Used
18:56 Leadership and Emotional Challenges
24:05 Work-Life Balance and Remote Work Dynamics
26:59 Balancing Work and Life as an Executive
27:40 Navigating Busy Periods and Unexpected Challenges
28:55 Underestimated Aspects of the Executive Role
31:17 The Reality Behind the Glamour of Leadership
32:25 Pathways to Becoming a Chief Marketing Officer
34:12 Essential Skills and Experiences for Aspiring CMOs
39:35 The Typical Career Progression for CMOs
41:09 Salary and Compensation Insights
44:54 Personal Growth and Advice for Aspiring Leaders
52 min - UX Researcher - How To Start Your Career in UX Research
Structural Engineer turned UX Researcher?!
Ava Lamb, based in Austin, Texas, is a UX Researcher at NCR Voyix, a large American software, consulting, and technology company.
Coming from the field of structural engineering, Ava realized that it wasn’t the right career path for her long term. In turn, she decided to dive into UX research, which turned out to be a perfect fit for her!
Get ready to learn more about UX Research from Ava. Find out about its challenges, what makes it exciting, how the career typically progresses, what salaries are like, how flexible the tasks are, what skills you need to get started, 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 All about Ava’s journey to UX Research
05:24 Daily tasks that UX Researchers do
13:20 UX Research work setup and flexibility
15:34 The skills you need to have to be good at UX Research
18:08 Tips to UX Research Success
22:58 Typical progression path for UX Researchers
26:58 Recommend books, blogs, and podcasts for UX research
30:50 Explore jobdictionary.com & subscribe
32 min - Plant Manager - What It Takes To Lead In Manufacturing
“Be okay with not knowing everything. There’s a lot of power in saying that you don’t know something, but you’ll figure it out.”
Meet Erica Kucera, a plant manager at a blown film (plastic) manufacturer in Texas.
Coming from a non-traditional role, Erica emphasizes the importance of patience and on-the-job experiences in her journey as a plant manager. She’s a living example of how dedication and a willingness to learn can lead to incredible career growth.
Get ready to delve into plant management, discover how a career shift led Erica to this role, explore her job's exciting and challenging aspects, learn about the typical 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 Erica’s journey from a non-traditional role to becoming a plant manager
04:32 The requirements to be a plant manager
09:09 Daily tasks a plant manager do
15:51 Busiest seasons for plant managers
19:10 The challenging part of being a plant manager
21:19 An insight into the plastics industry
25:14 What you have to like doing to become a plant manager
29:10 The typical progression path for a plant manager
33:13 Recommended resources for aspiring plant managers
36:07 Explore career options, subscribe, and engage online
38 min - Safety Engineer - What You Need to Know to Become a Safety Engineer
“The more you can learn about your industry and what it means to be safe in the industry and what the requirements from a behavior standpoint, or a design standpoint, will help you get going.”
Meet Bryan McMurray, a safety engineer from College Station, Texas.
Safety engineering may not be the top career people think of in the engineering field, but it's crucial. Safety engineers make sure workplaces are safe for everyone, protecting workers and the environment.
If you’re considering starting your career as a safety engineer…
Get ready to gain insight as Bryan covers his daily routine, discusses the job’s challenges and rewards, and outlines what it takes to thrive in this field, including salary expectations, flexibility, essential skills, educational requirements, 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 Discover Bryan’s journey of landing an unintentional role in safety engineering.
06:27 Leadership requires learning and responsibility.
09:11 Educational requirements to become a safety engineer.
11:30 Tasks a safety engineer do.
14:40 Tips to start your safety engineering journey if you’re from a non-traditional background.
20:35 The challenges safety engineers face at work.
23:46 Detailed process analysis required for safety compliance.
26:30 Day in the life of a safety engineer.
30:02 Balancing team collaboration and leadership with long-term planning.
35:05 Tools and technologies used on the job.
46:36 The typical progression path for safety engineers.
53:02 Different roles in the construction and oil industry.
56:44 Explore careers at jobdictionary.com, subscribe for updates, and follow on social media for previews.
58 min - Cybersecurity Engineer - How To Start Your Career in Cybersecurity
“Many people underestimate what the risk really is from a cybersecurity perspective.”
Meet Rhett Smith, a Cybersecurity Engineer and Senior Manager of Cybersecurity Engineering at Baker Hughes.
The unglamorous reality of cybersecurity might surprise you! Preventing and addressing security threats daily takes a lot of hard work, as you need to act fast to safeguard digital assets. As a managerial cybersecurity engineer, Rhett walks us through the day-to-day in this profession.
Prepare to uncover the truth behind the misconceptions surrounding this job. Gain valuable insights into the rewarding and challenging aspects, educational requirements, typical salary range, what it takes to excel in this field, and 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 An overview of Rhett’s cybersecurity journey
05:49 Roles in cybersecurity: engineer, analyst, architect
07:58 The global nature of cybersecurity and flexibility of work
11:29 Tools and software cybersecurity engineers use
15:19 Finding joy in employee growth and progress.
18:04 Balancing work and personal life with technology.
22:23 Cybersecurity risk is often underestimated.
24:20 Cybersecurity degrees offer diverse career paths.
29:03 Cybersecurity is open to those without degrees but requires certifications
30:57 Typical progression path for cybersecurity engineers
33:24 The salary range of cybersecurity engineering
36:57 Recommended resources and online trainings
40 min - Sorority Coach - What It's Really Like To Be In Sorority Recruitment Consulting
“I’m NOT a puppet master… I don’t have control over what’s going to happen to someone.”
Meet Leslie Cunningham, a sorority coach based in Dallas, Texas.
One misconception about sorority coaching is that their job is a walk in the park... but that’s far from the truth. Being able to help young women manage the high societal expectations for them and help them thrive in their respective sorority communities takes a lot of work and emotional toll than one could imagine.
In this episode, we delve into the world of sorority recruitment consulting with Leslie. She shares her inspiring journey – from overcoming initial skepticism to becoming a successful sorority coach.
Get ready to discover the truth behind sorority coaching and dealing with high expectations for sorority girls daily. Gain insights into the exciting and challenging aspects of the job, educational requirements, typical salary range, work flexibility, what it takes to excel in this field, and so much more…
Don't miss out on this honest discussion — tune in now! 🎧
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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 Leslie’s preparation for sorority recruitment
04:05 Leslie’s journey: From doubts and struggles to profitability
07:47 Daily tasks of a sorority coach
11:03 The challenging aspect of sorority coaching: getting attached to clients
15:13 How social media affects the sorority girls and how sorority coaches help
18:50 Busiest seasons for a sorority coach
22:52 Sorority coaching offers flexibility and potential growth
26:43 What you have to like doing to be a good sorority coach
30:03 The typical progression path for sorority coaches
32:58 Sorority coaching salary, demand, and service options
35:04 Roles that some sorority coaches explore next: HR, sales, marketing
40:36 Embrace opportunities, believe in yourself, and overcome hesitancy
44 min - Registered Nurse - What It Really Takes To Be A Nurse
Have you ever wondered what it really takes to become a registered nurse?
Meet Janet Zuniga, a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for HCA Healthcare.
In this episode, Janet shares the highs and lows of being a registered nurse, particularly in her role as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC). Janet takes on various job responsibilities: overseeing patient care, coordinating with physicians, taking leadership roles, balancing workflow, and more.
Be prepared to learn more about the nursing profession, the amount of education and certifications an aspiring nurse is required to get, the exciting and heartbreaking parts of the job, how to deal with it, the typical salary range, and so much more…
Don't miss out on this inspiring discussion — listen now! 🎧
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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 Janet’s journey from high school dreams to nursing realities
04:32 Nursing requirements: licenses, certifications, and specialties
09:53 Daily tasks of a registered nurse
13:52 Coordinating doctor-patient care in the ER
17:53 Challenging aspects of nursing: the emotional toll of death
22:34 Additional tasks a nurse leader does
24:57 Busiest seasons for nurses
28:30 Misconceptions about nursing pay and hype
32:24 How to get started as a nurse
34:13 Passing the board exams is just the start
41:26 The typical nursing progression path
46:45 Explaining the nursing base pay structure and differentials
48:40 Improving leadership through tough, necessary conversations
52:36 Explore career options, subscribe, and engage online
54 min - YouTube Scriptwriter - How to Make Money as a Writer in the Creator Economy
“Some people think of writers as the poor starving artists, but you can make a really good living by writing.”
Meet Grant Bolton, a Ph.D. holder in entomology, a YouTube scriptwriter, and a business owner.
In this episode, Grant inspiringly shares his remarkable journey transitioning from a Ph.D. in entomology to a flourishing career in copywriting, specifically in writing YouTube scripts. The journey wasn’t easy and he initially faced negative feedback. But with his unwavering commitment to becoming an excellent writer, and by seizing every opportunity that comes his way, he now proudly owns a business and makes a comfortable living from writing.
Prepare to be inspired by Grant’s career shift journey as he shares insights into the truth behind being a YouTube scriptwriter, the common misconceptions surrounding this career, the exciting challenges it presents, the potential salary range and progression path, 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 Financially stable writing career opportunities.
04:37 How voice acting showed him the opportunity to write scripts for YouTube
07:30 Offering entomology expertise for industry-specific content needs.
13:10 How to find joy in researching and bringing scripts to life.
14:14 Navigating client feedback with humility and adaptability.
17:11 Busy seasons for YouTube scriptwriters.
23:39 Develop your writing skills by starting with yourself.
26:05 Developing proficiency in script writing requires dedication.
29:52 Average salary for YouTube scriptwriters.
30:39 Copywriting offers varied potential for professional success.
34:48 Achieve clarity through focus and seizing opportunities.
37:08 Discover careers, subscribe, and stay updated. Follow.
39 min - Cuddle Therapist - What it's Like to Make Cuddling Your Career
Curious about how cuddling can actually be a job?
Meet Keeley Shoup, a professional cuddler and the CEO of Cuddlist.
While cuddling as a job might seem fun and easy, it’s far more complex than meets the eye. Building trust with clients, creating a safe space for platonic touch, and facilitating meaningful conversations are just some of the things involved.
In this episode, we’ll get a glimpse of what a professional cuddler’s life looks like. From the preparation and client screening process to the therapy session, Keeley walks us through her day-to-day experiences doing the job she loves.
Get ready to discover the truth behind the misconceptions surrounding this profession. Gain valuable insight into the rewarding and challenging aspects, educational requirements, typical salary range, what it takes to excel in 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 Keeley tells her career story
07:30 How she runs her business + what it’s like
12:14 Misconceptions: it’s more than just cuddling - the importance of self-care and emotional communication in a caregiving role.
13:23 What’s needed to have a session go well - Utilize breath for mindfulness and communication in client sessions.
18:16 Cuddling involves skilled navigation of conversation and body awareness for intimacy.
20:57 What’s required: strong boundaries and undoing conditioning.
22:45 Recommended resources to help you become a cuddle therapist
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