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Jun 11, 2020

Cam Richardson, Workshop Facilitator at the Metro Career Center, joins the program to discuss the virtual workshops that are available for job seekers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover the various workshops that are available, times and days they are offered, and the benefits of attending these workshops.

May 15, 2020

Samantha Sheary, Business Solutions Specialist at San Diego Workforce Partnership, joins the program to discuss the webinars that they are hosting to help people get back to work. Discover the various topics that are covered, and how to register.

May 8, 2020

In these times of social distancing, virtual interviews, conducted over the phone or via video conferencing, are becoming the norm. Andrea Matiz, Center Manager for the South County Career Center, shares tips for how to have a successful virtual interview.

Apr 24, 2020

Jacqueline L. Reynoso, President/CEO of the National City Chamber of Commerce, discusses the virtual job fair that they are holding. Discover how to prepare, some common misconceptions about virtual job fairs, and tips for job seekers and employers.

For more information, visit: http://www.nationalcitychamber.org/job-fair

Apr 8, 2020

In this episode, recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jimmy Watkins, Center Manager for the East County Career Center, discusses how to effectively lead a team, and how to overcome the most common obstacles and challenges to effective teamwork. This episode is also applicable for leading virtual teams! 

 

Feb 25, 2020

Elaine Swann, founder of The Swann School of Protocol, joins the program to discuss how she came to start her company and the importance of etiquette in the workplace. Discover the biggest mistakes that people make at work when it comes to etiquette, and what to do instead.

Jan 24, 2020

Christina Rios, Lead Workshop Facilitator at the San Diego Workforce Partnership, joins the program to discuss the importance of staying physically and mentally healthy during your job search. She shares tips on how to make time for yourself, and why staying healthy can give you a competitive edge in the job market. 

 

Jan 10, 2020

In this episode you'll learn about the 2Gen Initiative, and the efforts that are being made to help families find economic stability through family-friendly employment. Discover why focusing on individual job seekers is not enough, and how a 2 generation approach to finding employment helps both adults and children.

Oct 9, 2019

In this episode you'll discover the importance of being passionate about work, and whether you always need to be passionate about what you do. Discover what to do if you feel like something is missing from your work and what to do to take next steps in your career. 

Aug 20, 2019

Maryan Osman, Leadership Development Specialist at Mid-City CAN joins the program to discuss her grown passion for building electoral power in communities of color and other marginalized groups when she joined a local, successful college board campaign in 2017. She started out as the Field Coordinator and then became the Campaign Manager within 6 months. She shares advice on how to empower and inspire women of color to join office and have a seat at the table.

Jul 31, 2019

Aisha Sharif, one of the Youth Navigators for the Career Centers joins our program to discuss attending grad school soon, and how each position she's had thus far has shaped her to where she is now. She also discusses how she wants to implement that with the work she does with the youth. 

Jul 2, 2019

This episode features a conversation between host Doug Foresta and Shadia Omer, Digital and Multimedia Coordinator for the South Metro Career Center as they discuss the pros and cons of "doing what you love." Discover what to consider when you decide to turn your passion into a career. 

Jun 18, 2019

Samuel Rios is a high school senior about ready to graduate and for the past 6 weeks he has been interning at our career center, shadowing different programs and departments here to get a feel of what it's like working here. He shares his overall experience he's had here and what his main takeaways are now that he will be out in the real world soon.

May 31, 2019

Shadia Omer, Digital and Multimedia Coordinator at South Metro Career Center, joins the program to discuss what younger workers tend to value when it comes to seeking a job and career, and how to determine whether the culture of an organization is a good fit. She also shares tips for employers about how to attract and retain the emerging workforce. 

 
May 7, 2019

Dr. Inga Curry joins the program again as she shares her advice on how to manage the signs and aftermath of burnout in the workplace.

Apr 24, 2019

The road from college graduation to finding employment is not always easy! Shadia Omer, Digital & Multimedia Coordinator, shares her story of how she found employment after graduation from college and shares lessons and takeaways for recent and not so recent graduates about how to avoid the "post grad blues."

Apr 9, 2019

In this episode, you'll hear from Shadia Omer, Digital & Multimedia Coordinator, as she shares tips for email and digital media etiquette. Discover what to embrace and what to avoid when it comes to email and social media and how to put your best foot forward as a job seeker!

Mar 27, 2019

Sarah B, an on-air Radio Personality at San Diego City College joins our program to discuss life as a radio personality. She conducts live interviews with San Diego local artists as well as non-profit organizations. She shares how she's gotten to this point in pursuing her dream in this industry and the hurdles that she has overcome.

Mar 12, 2019

Cam Richardson joins the program again with his fellow doctoral dissertation colleague, April Decker, who is a consultant in career development, coaching, and leadership based in Houston, TX. They discuss on how to strategically self-market and brand yourself as a professional.

Feb 20, 2019

Ziad Eskharia, SD Career Centers Disability Employment Specialist joins our program to discuss assisted devices for people with disabilities in the workplace. He shares the different types of devices that are now accessible for use and how impactful it is for people with disabilities to have in their workplaces.

Feb 7, 2019

Dr. Inga Curry, a psychologist in San Diego, shares tips for handling the stress and frustration that can come along with a job search. Discover how to shift your thoughts and feelings to relieve anxiety and set yourself up for success.

 

To learn more, visit www.icpsychology.com and
www.facebook.com/IngaCurry/

Jan 17, 2019

After working with children and families for over 10 years in different job roles, Sarah now works as a Regional Recruiter for ChildCare Careers in San Diego. ChildCare Careers provides staffing to local preschools by hiring high-quality child-care professionals to join our team. As a Regional Recruiter, Sarah interviews many candidates each week while also supporting incoming employees as they complete the hiring process. Working as a recruiter, Sarah knows a thing or two about how to get hired! Discover her tips for success in this episode of Searching in San Diego.

Jan 2, 2019

In this episode you'll discover tips for how to set yourself up for success in the first 90 days of your new job. 

Nov 29, 2018

Chelsea Wong, Vice President of Passion Planner LLC, joins the program to discuss the Passion Planner Story, what the company looks for when hiring employees, as well as tips and advice for following your own passion.

To learn more, visit the below:
passionplanner.com/
www.facebook.com/thepassionplanner/
www.instagram.com/passionplanner/

Nov 14, 2018

Cam Richardson join the program to share the power of active listening for job seekers, and reveals 3 impactful tips for increasing your active listening skills.

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