Ever looked around at your career and thought, “How the heck did I end up here?” Yeah — and you’re not alone. But that’s because your career was happening to you…instead of you making it happen. 

In this episode, we chat with Bryce Batts, a recruiter specialized in the AEC industry who’s helped over 800 professionals land jobs that actually fit their life and align with their values. 

After years of coaching and recruiting engineers, she put all her best career tips and advice into The Career Architect — a book that cracks the code of how to build a career you're proud of from the get-to…or get unstuck if you feel miserable where you’re at.

The simple secret? 🤔

According to her, a fulfilling career doesn’t fall into your lap — it’s something you build!

If you’re stuck in a rut, thinking about making a switch, or just tired of “going with the flow,” then this is for you. Why?

It will help you rethink how you approach and achieve professional success — and  she gives you the best tips straight out of her book on how to do this as well. 😉

🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:

• 3 Key Principles to Building a Career You're Proud of

• What Should You Do If You've Chosen the Wrong Career Path?

• 4 Big Factors That Companies Need to Consider Offering to Their Engineers

• Is Job-Hopping the Only Way to Get a Raise?

• The 2 Worst Aspects of a Company That Cause Engineers to Switch Jobs

• 4 Simple Benefits That Make Engineers Fight Over a Job...and Stay Forever!

• How the PE License Impacts Your Career Opportunities on the Eyes of a Recruiter

• The Story Behind Her Book and What Made Her Want to Write It

• Her Biggest Rule That Serves Both Your Career And Life

🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Career Architect Book, by Bryce Batts

Wine After Work Podcast (Spotify)

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North Carolina State University

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