This week Dan and Brendan sit down with Dr. Andre M. Perry from Brookings to discuss his latest research on inequality within our communities. Dr. Perry highlights that we must look beyond the numbers to see the apparent lack of opportunities, investment, and wealth within communities of color around the country. His message is one of hope, as he calls for communal action and responsive policies.

This week, Dan and Brendan are joined by Dr. Bridget Williams, the Chief of Staff from Orange County Public Schools. She speaks of her experience as a school principal and district leader, and how this has led her toward a community-based model for hiring for her district. Her advice is clear, surround yourself with knowledgable others who represent those you are working to serve.

Dan and Brendan discuss the first step when career seeking: discovering what type of job you want. They discuss tools such as personality assessments, research, and a helpful visual activity to help any job seeker clearly identify their target. Positive plugs go out to several job boards both use for their search.

Dan and Brendan discuss how they manage their days and weeks to feel accomplished in the search. Plus they share a few tools to help you stay calm and carry on.

Dan and Brendan try to explain their reasoning for starting the podcast through questions and banter. Plus they discuss the benefits and challenges of being underemployed when job searching.

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