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- Ep 110: How Immigrants and Visa Holders Can Land A Better Job with Varun Negandhi
Are you treating your job search like an entrepreneur would?
In this eye-opening episode of Steer Your Career, host Alan Stein sits down with Varun Negandhi, founder of Beyond Grad and partner at an automotive consulting company. Varun shares his journey from international student to successful entrepreneur, offering a fresh perspective on job hunting for immigrants and professionals alike.
Tune in to discover how adopting an entrepreneurial mindset can change your approach to job searching!
36 min - Ep 109: Product Management Insights: An Interview with Former Google PM Director
From Google AdWords to YouTube and cutting-edge AI research, Tom Leung's storied career at tech giant Google spans over a decade.
In this episode of the Steer Your Career Podcast, host Alan Stein delves into Leung's journey as a top-rated product management director and his unique insights into Google's challenging interview process. Tom shares how the company's hiring practices have evolved, what sets product management interviews apart, and why even exceptional performers aren't immune to layoffs in today's tech landscape.
Tune in now to gain a rare insider's perspective on building a successful career!
34 min - Ep 108: Seizing Opportunities: Peter Groverman's Guide to Career Diversity
In this episode, Alan sits down with serial entrepreneur Peter Groverman to discuss the intricacies of managing a portfolio career. From AI consulting to global exports, Peter shares his experiences juggling multiple ventures and offers valuable insights on building relationships, seizing opportunities, and making an impact.
Tune in now to learn how to diversify your professional life and maximize your potential!
38 min - Ep 107: Expert Interview & Negotiation Tips From Former Amazon Bar Raiser Eric Hudson
Discover the secrets to landing your next great job and negotiating like a pro with former Amazon bar raiser Eric Hudson. In this episode, Alan Stein and Eric delve into the strategies that set successful job seekers apart in today's competitive market.
Discover effective networking techniques, learn how to craft impactful behavioral stories, and gain insights on navigating the negotiation process with confidence. Eric shares valuable tips on everything from securing interviews to finalizing your compensation package. Whether you're actively job hunting or looking to advance your career, this episode offers practical advice to help you in your professional journey.
Tune in now to elevate your job search skills and steer your career towards success!
43 min - Ep 106: The Inside Secrets From A Seasoned Tech Recruiter: An Interview with Hatu Kanu
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in recruitment? In this episode, Alan Stein dives deep into the recruiting and hiring process with Hatu Kanu, uncovering the intricacies of how recruiters work to find the perfect fit for open roles. They discuss how recruiters compile shortlists, manage stakeholder expectations, and the key metrics that define their performance. Hatu also sheds light on the balancing act between finding the right candidates and maintaining an efficient hiring process. Tune in to gain a better understanding of recruitment and what it takes to bring top talent into an organization.
40 min - Ep 105: Blazing Her Own Path From The Stripper Pole and Prison: An Interview with Dr. V Boykin
In this episode, Founder & CEO of Kadima Careers, Alan Stein, asks podcast interview questions he never thought he would ever ask anyone. His guest, Dr. Vrnda 'V' Boykin, leans into vulnerability for one of the first times and shares how her former life as a single mom, stripper, and a convict taught her to overcome adversity and succeed on her own terms. She says: "Shame is a huge motivator. . .and nightmares are fuel."
43 min - Ep 104: Career Advice From Rutgers Professor and Gen Z Expert: An Interview With Mark Beal
Ever wondered what really sets you apart in a job interview?
In this episode, Alan Stein is joined by career expert Mark Beal to dive into a compelling conversation about the critical role of soft skills. They discuss how these skills not only land you the job but also help you stand out among candidates with similar hard skills. Mark shares his insightful perspective on the importance of consistent curiosity and the power of asking questions to open doors to new opportunities.
They also explore practical advice for students and professionals looking to elevate their career game. From resume tips to mastering interviews, Mark's real-world examples are sure to leave you inspired. Tune in now!
35 min - Ep 103: Leveraging LinkedIn to Build Relationships: An Interview with Beth Granger
In this episode, our Founder and CEO Alan Stein and Beth Granger delve deep into the secrets of LinkedIn success. They uncover actionable strategies for leveraging the platform to build meaningful connections, cultivate relationships, and achieve your professional goals.
29 min - Ep 102: Aligning Your Spiritual Intelligence With Your Career Goals with Amy Lynn Durham
In this episode, our Founder and CEO Alan Stein delves deep into the world of spiritual intelligence and quantum leadership with Kadima Careers coach, Amy Lynn Durham. They explore Amy Lynn's journey from corporate executive to spiritual intelligence coach, uncovering how she transformed her leadership style and cultivated authentic connections in the workplace. From navigating crisis management to redefining success beyond competition, Amy Lynn shares valuable insights on how to align your career with your authentic self and make wise, compassionate decisions even in times of stress.
26 min - Ep 101: We Are More Alike Than Different: What Neurodiversity Can Teach All of Us
In this episode, I am joined by Lee McKiemann, a staff software engineer at Google. Lee shares his career journey, starting from working at small companies to joining major tech giants like Amazon, Meta (Facebook), and Google. Lee also opens up about being diagnosed with autism and how it has influenced his career and perspective on neurodiversity in the tech industry. Throughout the conversation, Lee's passion for his work shines through as he shares insights and anecdotes, featuring moments of info-dumping that highlight the depth of his expertise and enthusiasm.
Tune in to hear Lee's inspiring journey and gain valuable insights into neurodiversity in the workplace.
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About Steer Your Career Podcast
From the publisher's feed
"Steer Your Career Podcast is hosted by Alan Stein, Founder and CEO of Kadima Careers. Kadima helps underrepresented, underestimated, and underpaid professionals land high-paying jobs at the world's best tech companies.
Join Alan each week as he interviews amazing professionals in the tech industry and beyond. They'll talk about their career journeys and what they've learned, including some SYCK Tricks to help you accelerate your career.
Kadima was founded by Alan Stein to address the inefficiencies, biases, and illogical hiring processes that hinder great candidates from achieving great careers. Alan has a unique perspective as a top 1% hiring manager and top 1% candidate with a proven record of scaling global operations. He is now sharing his insights and expertise to effectively and efficiently accelerate people's careers. His methods and advice have empowered people to land amazing jobs at Google, Facebook, Salesforce, Microsoft, Amazon, PayPal, Dropbox, Dell, and more.
Kadima has evolved from 1:1 coaching to group programs, and the team is now developing software and instructional content to deliver broader impact. While the methods will evolve, Kadima will always be a values-based company that treats people RIGHT and gets stuff done.
Bio:
Alan empowers people to confidently land high-paying jobs at the world's best tech companies. He spent the first chapter of his life building his resume at companies like Google, Facebook (now Meta), Salesforce, and American Express. Alan has achieved his success by employing a growth mindset, persevering through numerous setbacks, and building long-lasting relationships; all sprinkled with a healthy dose of privilege and luck.
Alan's next chapter is dedicated to his eulogy. He strives to leverage his successes, wisdom, and experience to level the playing field for all candidates and employees.
Inspired by Ibram X. Kendi, David Brooks, Tim Ferriss, Brené Brown, his local synagogue, his amazing wife, and countless friends and family, Alan founded Kadima in July 2020. Kadima, which means "forward" in Hebrew, is on a mission to accelerate 1 million careers.
His mission is to grow and develop people. He is a hiring manager professional with extensive recruiting knowledge through reviewing over 10k resumes, interviewing thousands, hiring hundreds, and promoting dozens. In his 34-year career, Alan has worked for 21 different companies, including Google, Facebook, Salesforce, American Express, UBS, the New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays. He has had 35 different bosses, 29 different jobs, and has interviewed more than 2,000 candidates. As a candidate himself, Alan has interviewed thousands of times for hundreds of jobs, receiving dozens of offers.
Born in Long Island to loving parents, Alan was a first-generation college student. He is thankful that his parents were able to support him going to college and graduating without any student debt. After graduating from Binghamton University with honors, Alan got into a prestigious program for a Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a full ride. After a semester, Alan withdrew to make his first career transition into finance. Alan is now on his sixth distinct career and has become an expert on career pivots.
Alan is very appreciative of his upbringing because it has given him a passion for giving back and supporting others as his family, friends, and colleagues did for him. Alan is dedicated to growing and developing people and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion inside and outside of the workplace.