Young Black and Professional

Young Black and Professional

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Young Black and Professional episodes

  • How To Get A Job On LinkedIn!

    LinkedIn is the future of job seeking, and 87% of recruiters stated that they use LinkedIn to find candidates. If you don't have a LinkedIn account, you have one but you're not active, or your kind of active on this platform then this episode is for you! Dr. Des is breaking down why you need a LinkedIn account and how to set yourself up for your next career opportunity!

    Dr. Des will give you a few tips on things you should be doing, and how to get started:

    • Slide in those professional DMs and get some informational interviews
    • Get a professional profile pic
    • Maximize those key words
    • Get a career summary

      • To learn more about Young Black and Professional and get resources and tips sent to your inbox go to www.YoungBlackandProfessional.com

      Don't forget to check out our free trainings and resources to help you on your career journey! Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Des to create a strategy to get to your goals

      Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/YoungBlackandProfessional 

      12 min
    • 4 Things I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me After College!

      As a first generation college student navigating my career and life after college was definitely a learning experience. I made plenty of mistakes, felt all the feelings, and of course felt as though I was navigating this alone! Well here's the top 4 things I wish someone would have told me as I was fresh into my life after college.

      • Your first job will NOT be your last job
      • Your major does NOT determine your career path. 
      • Remember that everyone started from somewhere 
      • Always have something to say in meetings, at events, at conferences etc. 


        • To learn more about Young Black and Professional and get resources and tips sent to your inbox go to www.YoungBlackandProfessional.com

        Don't forget to check out our free trainings and resources to help you on your career journey! Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Des to create a strategy to get to your goals

        Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/YoungBlackandProfessional 

        13 min
      • Can You Have A 9-5 & Your Own Business? [Insurance & Money]

        This weeks episode features Andre Albritton, the founder of @themillennialsnextdoor and @FlavorPodcast   We're discussing his 9-5 and how we started his side hustle. Andre currently works in insurance as a claims adjuster and he  is a nationally recognized investing nerd who trains people on building wealth.  


        This episode discusses:

         - 6 figures in 6 months with a career in insurance

         - How Andre started his personal finance business while working his 9-5

         -The number one thing recent graduates should consider when thinking about finances

         -Student loans  


        Make sure you follow @TheMillennialsnextdoor for more financial tips!


        To learn more about Young Black and Professional and get resources and tips sent to your inbox go to www.YoungBlackandProfessional.com

        Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/YoungBlackandProfessional 

        Don't forget to sign up for Recent Grad Boot Camp and get your FREE Resume Review!!



        35 min
      • Negotiating Your Salary Early in your Career

        This episode is all about money! You could be thinking that you just started your career so you should just take whatever salary they give you...wrong! You can always negotiate! If they offered you the position then obviously you were the best candidate for the job, so why would you not get the salary that aligns with what you deserve?

        Here are a few things that we discuss in this episode!

        • Research the salary bracket for the job your applying for via Glassdoor, so you'll know where to aim
        • Quantify your accomplishments so you'll have tools to bargain with
        • Be the second to speak, and aim high but within reason

          • To learn more about Young Black and Professional and get resources and tips sent to your inbox go to www.YoungBlackandProfessional.com

          Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/YoungBlackandProfessional 

          Don't forget to sign up for Recent Grad Boot Camp and get your FREE Resume Review!!

          13 min
        • How To Get A Job With Little To No Work Experience

          I've noticed so many students who graduate at the top of their class, but they struggle with finding a job in their desired field. Dr. Des is here to share some gems with you to help you get to where you need to be.

          Stop throwing stuff to the wall to see what sticks and check out these two tips that can help move you forward.

          Here are just a few things she's discussing in this episode!
          • Make sure your internships, volunteer experience or part-time job is in your desired field. Even if it's an unpaid internship if it pushes you closer to your desired outcome then go for it! What you do now is setting you up for where you'll be 3-5 years from now, remember that in your decision.
          • Stop applying to 100 jobs per day, this is not a great method. You need to really spend time cultivating and personalizing your resume/cover letter to positions that you actually want. Remember that this is setting you up for where you'll be in the next few years. Be intentional.

            • Take these tips and use them! Good luck on your job search!

            To learn more about Young Black and Professional and get resources and tips sent to your inbox go to www.YoungBlackandProfessional.com

            Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/YoungBlackandProfessional 


            Don't forget to sign up for Recent Grad Boot Camp and get your FREE Resume Review!!




            13 min
          • Why Your Resume Didn't Get a Call Back!

            If you've ever wondered why you didn't get a call back from a job you knew you were qualified for or for one you at least thought you had a sliver of a chance with then here's why! This episode Dr. Des is going over 4 reasons your resume didn't get a call back and what you can do to fix it, so sit back and get out the pen and paper to take some notes! 


            This podcast episode is discussing:


            • Why the Applicant Tracking System can't read your resume and scores it low!
            • How to make sure you experiences are formulated as accomplishments.
            • Should you have more hard skills or soft skills on your resume?
            • How to tell the employer exactly what they want to hear!


              • To learn more about Young Black and Professional and get resources and tips sent to your inbox go to www.YoungBlackandProfessional.com

              Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/YoungBlackandProfessional 

              Make sure you sign up for Recent Grad Boot Camp with Group Coaching! [Deadline is May 10th 2021]

              Sign up here! >>>>> Recent Grad Boot Camp with Group Coaching

              15 min
            • 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Grad School!

              This episode is all about grad school and what you need to succeed! Dr. Des goes into some tips on things she wish someone would have told her on her grad school journey and she shares some of the things she did to propel herself forward in her career! This episode covers

              • Experience vs. Grad School. Do you really need that Masters Degree or Doctoral Degree or do you just need work experience?
              • How to deal with people saying "You'll never make any money in that field!" 
              • Comparing yourself to your colleagues

                • To learn more about Young Black and Professional and get resources and tips sent to your inbox go to www.YoungBlackandProfessional.com

                Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/YoungBlackandProfessional 


                Make sure you sign up for Recent Grad Boot Camp with Group Coaching! [Deadline is May 10th 2021]

                Sign up here! >>>>> Recent Grad Boot Camp with Group Coaching



                16 min
              • Dr. Des & Her Public Health Journey!

                Join Dr. Des as she tells you all about her career in public health and how she got started! She currently is the founder of Young Black and Professional, LLC an organization dedicated to helping recent graduates land a job after college. In this episode Dr. Des talks about why she chose a career in public health program planning and ultimately how she became a health policy analyst. She gives tips on how she was able to move up in her career and what inspired her to start Young Black and Professional.

                To learn more about Dr. Des check out a few of the articles she’s been featured in:

                -  Voyage Magazine: http://voyageatl.com/interview/meet-desiree-jonas-atlanta-georgia/

                - Twenty Somethin & Black: https://www.twentysomethinandblack.com/blog/2021/blackbrandswelove/youngblackprofesssional

                To learn more about Young Black and Professional and get resources and tips sent to your inbox go to www.YoungBlackandProfessional.com


                Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/YoungBlackandProfessional

                27 min

              About Young Black and Professional

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              Young Black and Professional dives deep into the careers of successful black professionals and the path they took to get where they are. This podcast will cover various careers and the tips needed to…