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Tara Thurber and James (Jimmy) Levin sit down to discuss Jimmy's Top5 Tips to FIGURE IT OUT! You'll have to tune in to discover what he means!

Jimmy has had an incredible professional journey. He has advice for young, entry level hopefuls and seasoned professional dealing with ageism. 

Some of our favorite sound bites from Jimmy's podcast:

"Networking is the secret sauce for any age, or any level. "

"Experience does not have to represent old, it represents experience, it represents being qualified. "

"Don't ever complain about working hard, because nobody works easy. "

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Today, Tara speaks with a strategic leader, Jen Durkee, formerly the Head of Global Community Engagement at Mogul. Jen offers her perspective and expertise on the Top5 Ways Mogul is Shaping Recruitment. 

Previously, Jen founded The Nonprofit Collective, an online community and consulting business that helps nonprofits scale their impact sustainably and acted as the Director of Community at ChIPs, a nonprofit organization that advances and connects women in technology, law and policy.

She earned her BA in Organizational Psychology from California State University-Sacramento and is on the board of First Love Yourself, Inc., a nonprofit promoting self-love for marginalized youth. 

For more information on Mogul, please visit onmogul.com.

*Jen Durkee is a former employee at Mogul. 

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If you are looking for a new opportunity and considering using a recruiter, this is the podcast episode for you!

Brian Motzenbecker, Manager, Business Development - Insurance at Gerent joins Tara Thurber and Ellie Bright to discuss his Top5 Tips for a Successful Recruitment Journey.

Brian's roots stem from his education at Virginia Wesleyan University and his service in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Over decades, Brian's career transformed from selling small businesses cellular service to delivering enterprise solutions to companies as large as $14bn in revenue. 

Brian walks us through his journey with DefinedTalent and his experience utilizing a recruiter to earn his position at Gerent. 

Tara Thurber talks with Lynn Shaw, CFO at DefinedLogic, about her long-standing history at the agency and her Top5 Tips for a Financially Stable Small Business.

Lynn shares her extensive experience at DefinedLogic, her professional past and her enthusiasm for the future.

As an extension of our last episode, Tara shifts the conversation toward the idea of leadership with her guest Mike Simon, partner at DefinedLogic. Mike opens up about gaining a 20-year-old business 3 days after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down American businesses. 

Mike and Tara discuss the importance of mentorships, company culture and valuing employees. "Never call your employees 'employees' - we are all team members." Mike addresses learning from mistakes and the emphasis on a work/life balance, Get all his great tips when you LISTEN NOW! 

DefinedTalent is excited to bring you part two of our podcast episode with Taylor Meadows of Indeed. Together, Taylor and Tara discuss the "Top5 Ways Job Seekers can Sharpen their Candidacies".

Taylor laid the foundation for his career with a BA in Communication, Advertising, and Media Studies from Ohio State University.

From there, Taylor continued to grow his professional life with positions at Apple, LinkedIn, and Indeed.

Currently, Taylor is the Senior Evangelist, Employer Brand ConsultantSenior at Indeed. 

On this episode of Top5, Cory Kazar and Mike Simon of DefinedLogic, a digital product agency, join Tara Thurber to discuss their tips for a thriving business. 

Mike Simon's roots stem from Old Dominion and his degree in Computer Science/Engineering. With extensive experience as a leader in digital innovation, Mike guides the day-to-day operations at DefinedLogic. He is currently pursuing a Micro Masters in Digital Product Innovation and is the Partner/Lead Consultant at Gerent, LLC, a leading Salesforce consulting & Implementation partner.  

Cory Kazar hails from the halls of Syracuse where he earned his MBA. As the Business Development Partner at DefinedLogic he continuously explores innovative aspects of business, technology and finance. Cory occupies active seats on the Monmouth University Alumni Board of Directors and the Seton Hall Business School Board for Customer Experience.

Together, Mike and Cory share a passion for the industry, motivation to push DefinedLogic to new heights and a willingness to learn and grow alongside fellow employees. 

Joining us this week to discuss his Top5 Reasons Why Employers Need to Have a Captivating Employer Brand is Taylor Meadows.

Taylor brings ten years of experience to the table, having served in Recruitment Marketing and Customer Success roles at Apple, LinkedIn, and now Indeed. His role as an Evangelist allows him to leverage his public speaking background by inspiring companies to innovate their talent processes while leveraging Indeed, data, and insights to create powerful brand strategies that help them build great employment reputations.

Tune in to learn more on how shifting your brand messaging can represent your brand authentically in this job market and reel in the right employees.

Today, Tara Thurber sat down with guest Colleen Gutwein O'Neal to discuss her, "Top5 Tips for Embracing the Journey in Academia & the Real World."

Listen as they review strategies for overcoming obstacles throughout the pandemic. 

Colleen is a photographer, curator and educator exploring the human experience through personal engagement. She lectures while earning her MA at Rutgers University. Colleen's work is featured in the permanent collection at the Newark Public Library and the Thomas J. Watson Library at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 

Over the last two years, the traditional 9 AM - 5 PM workday was tested. Remote work, flexible schedules and work/life balance became center-stage while "typical" work hours no longer applied. 

As businesses and employees continue to adjust, Tara Thurber and Ellie Bright of DefinedTalent discussed their Top 5 Tips on Redefining and Managing the New 9-5 Workday.