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How To Get A JobHow To Get A JobSpecial Upload: Ep. 108 "How College Students Can Become Indistractable" with Nir EyalIn this episode of the podcast, I interview Nir Eyal, the author of Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. In this episode, we talk about how the techniques in this book apply to college students. We discuss how college students can minimize distraction from social media, group chats, emails, and much more. We also talk about internal vs. external triggers and the difference between traction and distraction.  You don’t want to miss this amazing episode!   Here are some links to the tools we speak about during the...2022-04-1530 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 241 “How to Network for International Students” with Shaurya SethiAre you an international student looking for the first step to finding a job? In this week’s episode, Mastering College to Career alumni, Shaurya Sethi, shared his story as an international student and how he applied to over one thousand companies and how his offer came from networking.  We spoke about how international students, specifically those from India, must learn how to network.  Don’t forget to leave a review and share with a friend. Connect with Daniel Botero on LinkedIn for more advice! Check out our Instagram and LinkedIn and visit Master...2022-04-0728 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 240 “How to Get Hired as an International Student: Answering Client Questions” with Robert BouchardHey international STEM students! How’s the job searching process going? Are you stuck too? In this week’s episode, Robert Bouchard, the H1B Guy, and I answer every international student’s burning questions about getting a job in the United States.  Don’t forget to leave a review and share with a friend. Connect with Daniel Botero on LinkedIn for more advice! Check out our Instagram and LinkedIn and visit Mastering College to Career to learn more about how we can help you with your career!  Episode Produced by: Olivia Wabski2022-03-2452 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobSpecial Episode: "The International STEM Student's Guide To An H1B" with Daniel BoteroMost international students make the same three mistakes when it comes to job searching. In this episode, I will talk about what they are and how you can avoid making them.  My goal is to DEBUNK the 3 biggest myths most international students believe about finding a job:  Myth #1: If you apply for enough jobs, you will eventually get one company to say yes.Pro-tip: When it comes to job hunting in 2022, Quality matters much more than Quantity. Myth #2: You are missing one more certification or degree.Pro-tip: Odds are that your...2022-03-1435 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 239 “In the Hot Seat: Who is Daniel Botero?” with Olivia WabskiWho is Daniel Botero? And, what is Mastering College to Career? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by How to Get a Job: College Student Edition podcast producer Olivia Wabski, where she puts me in the hot seat, asking questions about my childhood, about how I started the Mastering College to Career program, and about the recent major change to the program. This is the perfect episode if you want to know more about me and the Mastering College to Career program before joining! Don’t forget to leave a review and sh...2022-03-1016 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 238 “How to Land Your Dream Job” with Daniel BoteroI promise that you don’t want to start searching for a job without listening. If I knew what I know now ten years ago, it would’ve saved me something we all could use: time.  Hey, Daniel here! I’m coming at you with a solo episode today. I’ve accumulated ten years of experience in the field in a short presentation, highlighting the best advice, tips, and tricks you can use to land you your dream job. Don’t forget to leave a review and share with a friend. Connect with Daniel Botero on LinkedIn...2022-02-2535 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 237 “How to Reach Out to Professionals” with Amer SyedHave you ever hesitated before reaching out to a hiring manager, scared that they’d reject you?  On this week’s episode, I sat down with Amer Syed, Vice President of Sales at Century Communities, Inc., to talk about how you can easily reach out to career professionals. Amer gives advice you can follow that will ease your fears and gives insights on what messages he answers from students looking to connect with him. Don’t forget to leave a review and share with a friend. Connect with Daniel Botero on LinkedIn for more ad...2022-02-1817 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 228 “How to Apply for Jobs the Right Way” with Daniel BoteroHow have you been applying for jobs? Well, I bet you’ve been applying the wrong way. I have worked with thousands of job seekers, and 99% are. If you are a job seeker and want to get a job in less than 90 days follow these five steps:  Find open jobs that match what you are looking for.  Research the job, the company, and the department.  Customize your resume and cover letter before applying by using your research and job description. Apply for the role.  Increase your application’s visibility by networking with hiring managers, future coworkers, and recru...2021-12-0209 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 226 “How to Make Good Habits” with Daniel BoteroDo you have any habits? Are they good or bad? Are they helping you or hurting you? I’m going to throw it back for you. I recorded this episode a few years ago, but the topic I talk about is still important to this day: Habits. In this week’s episode, I talk about the importance of habits and how the habits you implement today dictate your future. I dive into my personal habits, good and bad, and I talk about three habits that every student should have to guarantee career success in the futu...2021-11-0528 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 222 “How to Know What Hiring Managers Are Thinking?” with Adam BrodaWelcome back, Daniel here! Do you know who really determines whether you get the job? The hiring manager or the recruiter?  To answer this, I reached out to Adam Broda, a hiring manager from FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google), and asked him to walk us through the hiring process. The best thing you can do is understand how the hiring process works and who the hiring managers are.  This episode will help you understand how to dramatically increase your chances of getting your dream job. Don’t forget to leav...2021-10-0734 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 220 "Part 6: Financial Freedom"Hello, MC2C family, Daniel here! I’m sitting down this week to talk about the final step in the Mastering College to Career process: Financial Freedom.  In this week’s episode, I’ll be talking about several steps you should take before going into the interview that will ensure you get the salary you deserve.  Don’t forget to leave a review and share with a friend. Check out our Instagram and LinkedIn and visit Mastering College to Career to learn more about how we can help you with your career!  Episode Produced by...2021-09-2324 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 219 "Part 5: Interviewing"Welcome back, MC2C family, Daniel here! I’m back to talk about the fifth step in the Mastering College to Career process: Interviewing. If you’ve made it this far, you’ve succeeded. Only a handful of people out of hundreds of applicants get picked for the interview, and now, all you need to know is what to do to secure the job offer. This week’s episode includes everything from why companies have interviews to advice on how to get instant feedback.  Listen up to learn what you can do to get your dr...2021-09-1818 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 218 "Part 4: Networking"Welcome back, MC2C family, Daniel here! I’m sitting down this week to talk about five easy steps to turning a complete stranger into a referral through networking.  Networking is the key to success. People like to hire people they already trust and know, so getting those experienced professionals to know and trust you is important to getting your dream job. Don’t forget to leave a review and share with a friend. And, visit Mastering College to Career to learn more about how we can help you with your career!  Episode Produced b...2021-09-1026 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 217 "Part 3: Visibility"Hello, MC2C family, Daniel here! This week I will be discussing how visibility is key. You’ll be able to take hold of your image and use it to your advantage after learning these three simple steps: How visibility is more important than ability when applying for your first job Why the current way of looking for a job doesn’t work How to utilize an event to beat over 95% of all candidates. Knowing how to do these three things can mean the difference between getting your dream job or having to resort to your b...2021-08-3114 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 216 "Part 2: Clarity"Hello everybody, Daniel here! I’m back to talk about the first step in the Mastering College to Career journey: Clarity. On this week’s episode, I’ll be talking about why clarity is important to furthering your career and how it can save you time and get you to your goal quicker. So, whether you’ve already finished the course, you’re completing it now, or you have yet to start, here’s a refresher that with more clarity comes more success. Don’t forget to leave a review and share with a friend. And, v...2021-08-2415 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 215 "Part 1: Mastering College to Career Overview"Welcome back, MC2C family, Daniel here! I’m so excited for this series we have coming up for you guys. For the next six episodes, I’ll be breaking down what each Mastering College to Career mentee learns while completing the course. In this week’s episode, I’ll be briefly going through and summarizing the following five steps each one of my clients will master: clarity, visibility, networking, interviewing, and financial freedom. So, whether you’ve already finished the course, you’re completing it now, or you have yet to start, this is goin...2021-08-1710 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 214 "Vision Boards: How to Make Your Dreams a Reality" with Daniel BoteroI dared my team to dream big, and I was surprised with what they came up with. I wanted to take a day to have everyone on my team do a vision board because I felt like many of them were being held back by their limiting beliefs. Before they wrote down any goals, we went around asking each other these questions: If you had a $1 million and had to spend it all in one day and could not save it, what would you do with it? If money and time were not an object, what...2021-08-1016 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 213 “Why Candidates Have More Leverage Than They Think” with Katie O’MalleyHey, MC2C family, Daniel here! We got a good one for you this week! In this week’s episode, I invited Katie O’Malley, founder of (en)Courage Coaching, to talk about our experiences in the job market and how you can take the employment search into your own hands to secure your dream job. Too many people believe that they are nothing but just another applicant to a company. However, companies are just as desperate to find the perfect applicant. I have seen many companies struggle to find the perfect applicant or t...2021-08-0331 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 212 "How to Hack Your Resume" with Eugene HaydenHey, MC2C family, Daniel here!  There are still so many people struggling to obtain a job in this COVID-19 economy. So, today, I’m coming at you with a classic: An episode I recorded almost a year ago, but still continues to be relevant today. In this episode, I invited industry professional Eugene Hayden to share more tips on how to build genuine relationships with hiring managers and how to use the Prometheus lab database and other resources to secure a position in this climate.  Since the beginning of the pandemic, Eugene’s data...2021-07-2040 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 211 "What If You Have an Offer but Are Waiting for Another Interview?" with Daniel BoteroHey, MC2C family, Daniel here!  The decision every recent college graduate fears: You receive an offer from a company, but you’re waiting to hear back from a company you would rather work at.  This single decision is the beginning of the rest of you life. So, what do you do? In this week’s episode, I offer a few tips to make the decision easier, whether it’s how to ask for more time to decided or what companies are more or less likely to give you time.  Keep listening...2021-07-1330 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 210 "How to Get Ready For a Last Minute Interview" with Daniel BoteroHey, MC2C family, Daniel here!  This week I sat down and talked about how to properly prepare for a last minute interview. Employers work on their own schedule. While some space out the interview process, others ask you to come in the very next day. There are many people that have lost their dream jobs because of a poorly prepared, last minute interview. So, following the steps I talk about in this episode can lead to the beginning of your future! Tune in if you want to know how to m...2021-07-0643 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 209 "How to Stand Out as a Diverse Candidate" with Maya GrossmanHello, MC2C family! In the past couple of years, talk about diversity recruiting and how companies can build a team that mimics the communities that they serve is increasing. As I continue to immerse myself in this subject matter, I have come to the conclusion that there are two main reasons there is not enough diversity in top companies.  One of those reasons is that diverse candidates don’t know how to get the right visibility from these top companies. On the other hand, top companies don’t know how to find the right diver...2021-06-2925 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 208 “How You Can Master Your Internship” with Daniel BoteroHey, MC2C family, Daniel here!  In this week’s episode, I’ll be discussing the answers to three questions that are important to know if you want to show a company that you stand out as an intern and are worthy of a permanent spot on the team: Understand why companies do internships  How to convert an internship into a full-time job Learn how networking plays a part in the internship Listen up if you want to learn more about how you can master your internship! Have questions about your career? Well, we are...2021-06-2232 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 207 "Mastering the Interview" with Daniel BoteroHey, MC2C family, Daniel here! I’m coming at you with a solo episode today. In this episode, we will get into the mindset of a recruiter to understand these three key points: Why companies have interviews The one question you need to answer to obtain a job How to get instant feedback Stay tuned to learn how you can master an interview and get you your dream job! Have questions about your career? Well, we are here to help! Text me if you have any questions at +1 (321) 221-5240. Ep...2021-06-1519 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 199 "Let's Talk About Money" with Angel RadcliffeRaise your hand if you don't know the answer to these questions: Do you know your credit score? Do you know what the 50, 30, 20 rule is? Do you know what a 401k is? If you fall in this category of college students that don’t know the answers, don’t be alarmed. Many college students know nothing about financial literacy because it’s not taught to the general public.  So, I invited expert financial educator Angel Radcliffe to talk about basic budgeting topics all college students should know, such as the aforementioned credit score and 50, 30, 20 rule. I...2021-04-1329 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 198 "How We Got Our Dream Jobs And You Can Too" with Silvana Bastante, Adrian Alvarez, Jordan Alford, and Trist'n JosephHey, Daniel here! I talk about what mentees accomplish with Mastering College to Career all the time, but now, it’s time for them to talk! During this week’s #MenteeSuccessStory, I’ve invited four Mastering College to Career alumni to speak on a panel to current students. Silvana Bastante, Adrian Alvarez, Jordan Alford, and Trist’n Joseph will each be discussing how their experience with the program eventually led them to their dream jobs. This is an episode perfect for those currently in the program or debating on whether to join!  Listen along as...2021-04-061h 12How To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 197 "The Ripple Effect" with Joe KnoppHave you ever met someone and said to yourself, “That person will change the world?” That was my first thought when I met Joe Knopp. From our first conversation, I knew that I had to be part of his life and help him reach his full potential.  Joe is not your average Joe. He is a serial entrepreneur, full of energy and drive to make an impact. He spent all of his savings on 2,000 bottles in the hope that he can sell them and use the profits to build a water well.  For every...2021-04-0126 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 196 "How to Get a Job Not Related to Your Major" with Max Chan“What if my dream job isn’t typical for my major? I just graduated, but I want to change career paths. What do I do? ” This week, I invited fellow LinkedIn aficionado and podcaster Max Chan to sit down and talk about students that want to get a job not related to their major.  Max and I give you guys advice on important steps you should be following—including networking and resume writing—to increase your chances of snagging that job. Tune in to this week’s episode if you are struggling to find a job no...2021-03-2328 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 195 "Empowered Women in the Workplace" with Jessica Botero Frances Rios and Dr. Jeanette WintersFor this week’s episode, I have invited three amazing women with a wealth of knowledge and experience in women empowerment and career development in celebration of International Women's Day.  Our first guest is Frances Rios, my mentor, who is the CEO of Women Who Lead and a world-renowned expert in women empowerment. Our second guest is Dr. Jeanette Winters, a good friend of mine, who is the Chief Talent Officer and Managing Partner at Winters Advisory Group, who is exceptionally knowledgeable about HR and career planning. Our third guest is my wife, Jes...2021-03-161h 02How To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 194 "Q&A About Work Visas" with Immigration Attorney Pedro Dearaujo“What can I do to get a job in the United States? Is applying for a work visa easier than applying for citizenship? How long does this process usually take?”  These are only a few questions that hundreds of thousands of recent college graduates are asking themselves. To help those of you in this situation, I've invited immigration attorney Pedro Dearaujo to answer these important questions about the immigration process. Pedro and I talk about everything from common misconceptions regarding immigration to how a person can make the immigration process easier for them. Some...2021-03-0932 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 193 "CHLI Global Leaders Program" with Mary Ann Gomez OrtaLinkedIn family, I need your help! I want to bring awareness to one of the coolest internships available to the Hispanic community, so please help me by tagging college students that might be interested!  The internship is with the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute and is a semester-long internship program, featuring placement in Congressional and corporate legislative affairs offices. Students will gain educational and hands-on experience with project-based public policy programs. The program will take place in the fall semester.  In my opinion, it is like doing two internships in one.  This fantastic opportunity wil...2021-03-0232 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 192 “JobSeer: The Best Free Tool on the Internet to Help You Apply for Jobs” with Rene ChengApplying for jobs is a full-time job, but maybe you can quit this job and get yourself a real job. To do that, I want to share with you an additional tool that is going to help you during the job search process.  It is called JobSeer, and it is a free chrome extension that helps you cut through the long exhaustive job listings.   This tool will scan your resume, find out salaries and company insights, and uncover recruiters’ contact info. This AI tool does all the heavy lifting! JobSeer Chrome Exten...2021-02-2332 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 191 "Advice for First Generation and Low Income Students" with Heather IanualeWhat can you do to better your chances of being noticed by recruiters? Well, changing just a few habits could help your chances of landing an interview. In this week's episode, I invited Heather Ianuale, an early career recruiter, to discuss what first generation and low income students can do to stand out when applying for jobs.  Heather gave tips on everything from how to get your resume noticed by recruiters to how to get referrals from industry professionals. Tune in to see what you can do to further your career! D...2021-02-1621 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 190 "How to Build a Successful Mentor/Mentee Relationship" with Carlos Gregory“How do I find a mentor? What does a mentor do? What even is a mentor?” These are the hard-hitting questions that can be easily answered, and your life will be better for it. On this week’s episode, I’m joined with Carlos Gregory, an innovative leader in the world of mentorship. Carlos and I go in depth about how to secure a mentor, giving a few solutions to hypothetical situations that you might face. We give tips on how to focus on developing a mutually beneficial relationship, how to build your board of advisors...2021-02-0931 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 189 "Will Your Job Be Eliminated by Tech and AI?" with Gilda AlvarezWhat do you think of when you hear “artificial intelligence?” Many, like myself, think of a potential threat to human resources. On this week’s episode, Gilda Alvarez joins me as we dig deep into the relationship between artificial intelligence and the workforce.  As Founder CEO at Latinas in Data, Gilda has experience with technology and knowledge of AI in the workplace, giving real-world examples of how AI has already taken over.  Tune in to learn more about how you can protect your future! Want us to help you with your career...2021-02-0236 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 188 "The Difference Between Recruiters and Hiring Managers" with Krysta GaleanoWhat is the difference between recruiters and hiring managers? How could knowing the difference find me a job? Knowing the answer to these questions could lead you down the path to success. Most college students focus on reaching out to recruiters, yet they get hundreds of messages. This mistake could prove fatal to their opportunity of being hired for a job. In this episode, I will be talking with Krysta Galeano, a next generation talent recruiter, about how to obtain a job post-graduation.  Krysta and I discuss the ins and outs o...2021-01-2630 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 187 "How to Create the Perfect Resume" with Kamara ToffoloHow important is your resume for the job search? If you ask me, it isn’t as important as it might seem.  Truthfully, your resume is the most biased document in the world, including only the good aspects and excluding the bad. However, they are an important part of the job searching process. This is why I have invited an important guest to talk about this important topic. Kamara is an executive resume writer and a LinkedIn consultant, and on this episode, we dive in on how to create a perfect resume!  Ka...2021-01-1932 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 186 "The Career Whisperer" with Jonathan Tesser“How do you find yourself when you’re lost?” It's a question asked by millions of college students looking for the perfect internship. “The Career Whisperer” Jonathan Tesser provides his authentic view to obtaining an internship or a job, preaching how the job doesn’t define the person but how the person defines themselves.  In this week’s episode, Daniel and Jonathan touch on many topics to help the average job-searching college graduate, ranging from flow moments to creativity in the professional world.  Tune in for more tips from The Career Whisperer on how you can show...2021-01-1242 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 184 "The right way to set a goal for 2021" w/ Daniel BoteroThe last episode of the longest year in history is here! Through the thick and thin of 2020, Daniel has significantly grown his academy, helping students obtain their personal employment goals after graduation. Daniel recounts his year in review, speaking about many aspects of Mastering College to Career, from getting closer with his teams through Slack to the average pay of a MC2C graduate compared to those who have not taken the course. From editing the podcasts on his own to growing into a ten person team, Daniel has progressed as a businessman throughout the...2020-12-2914 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 181 "Own Your Career Own Your Life" w/ Andy StorchImagine getting the chance to sit down and talk with your younger self, the one that just graduated from college and is soon to step into the job market. What would you say to this version of yourself? This is one of the many questions that Daniel asked our first guest of season 12 and the author of the newly released book, Own your Career Own your Life, Andy Storch. In this episode, Andy gives us keys to taking control of your future by talking about his newly released book which is designed to elevate your...2020-12-0130 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 180 The Start of Something New w/ Daniel BoteroWe are switching some things up here at mastering college to career and what better way to celebrate than to divide 180 episodes by 15 and figuring out that we are in our 12th season. In this short solo episode with Daniel you'll get the scoop on what else we have in store for you all! There's going to be a lot of new things happening over here, but one thing that will never change is our desire to add value to our viewers and future mentees. Stay tuned for mentee success stories and groundbreaking...2020-11-2411 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 179 “The Jedi Tricks to Gaining Sponsorship” With Greg CoquilloIn this episode, we are giving you insight on how Industrial Engineer Greg Coquillo stayed on target and used his Jedi skills to become Amazon’s Private Brands Program Manager. As a first-generation Haitian Immigrant, Greg began looking for work soon after graduation; however, it was hard for him to find employment and sponsorship as an immigrant so close to the 9/11 terrorist attack.  If you are an international student that wants to know how to approach companies when needing sponsorship, how to network within a new country, and how Greg succeeded against the odds, tune in...2020-11-1035 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 178 #MenteeSuccessStory w/ Pukhraj MannTry our strategy once, and we bet $5 that you will see better results when it comes to landing your dream job. During his last semester of college, Pukhraj Mann was stuck between a rock and hard place when all of his work opportunities were canceled due to COVID-19.  In an attempt to bounce back, he fell into the trap of applying online for every job he was technically qualified for.  While not seeing results from the constant applying, he discovered a Mastering College to Career Academy ad, scheduled a call with Daniel, and jo...2020-11-0328 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 177 "Developing a Grit Mentality" with Chris ThomsonIf there are two things we know here at Mastering College to Career, we know about grit and the mindset of success. With that being said, it only made sense to invite the Head Coach of the Student Works Management Program, Chris Thomson to speak on these subjects for this week’s episode. Intending to help thousands of students become millionaires, Chris created a development program based in Canada that teaches full-time students skills that will elevate their chances of having their own successful business.  If you want insight on mindset development, the value of int...2020-10-2730 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 176 #MenteeSucessStory w/ Adrian Alvarez SanchezFor most college students, it takes a couple of job fairs or a stop by the career development center on campus to properly jumpstart their job/career journey.  Believe it or not, for our fellow MC2C mentee,, Adrian Alverez Sanchez, it all started with a meme from Daniel. With a deadline to obtain a job, this international student started with the first mistake of simply applying for jobs online. After joining the academy, Adrian built up his network on LinkedIn and learned right away that visibility is more important than ability.  This episode is al...2020-10-2031 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 175 “How to Master LinkedIn Networking” With Joel LalgeeIn this episode, Joel will be showing no mercy as he gives our listeners hard hitting knowledge about content creating, building relationships and how to become more confident when engaging with others on linkedin.  So, If you want to learn how to make lifelong connections, better your chances of landing a fulfilling job and ultimately become a black belt LinkedIn ninja, tune in today!  During this podcast, I shared about my Mastering College to Career Academy. If you would like to get more information about it please visit: https://www.masteringcollegetocareer.com/join-academy or email me...2020-10-1334 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 174 #MenteeSuccessStory w/ Jordan (Jay) AlfordBeing part of the Mastering College to Career Academy has helped thousands of students learn how to play their cards right when it comes to the secret job market.  If you don't believe it, just ask our recent graduate from the academy, Jordan (Jay) Alford. Jay’s story is one of faith, passion, and tenacity but her success was attributed to more than just mere luck. Tune in to see how it took Jay's creativity, resourcefulness and strategic planning to hit the jackpot on securing two internships and a full time position in the...2020-10-0627 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 173 “How to Hack Your Resume” With Eugene HaydenWith over 30 million Americans out of work, Eugene’s database has been used by almost half a million individuals looking for work! In this episode, Eugene will be sharing more tips on how to build genuine relationships with hiring managers, how to use the Prometheus lab database and other resources to secure a position in this climate. Tune in to learn about resume tips, tricks and hacks, crafting a perfect resume and how to apply for positions during this post-COVID-19 era.  You won’t want to miss this! To get in co...2020-09-3044 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 172 #MenteeSuccessStory w/ Tiffanni HindsWhat if I told you that you have the skills to go head to head with individuals that have over ten years of experience more than you?   If you don't believe this is possible, a recent graduate from the Mastering College to Career Academy, Tiffanni Hinds is living proof! Tune in to this week’s episode of the podcast to learn more about how Tiffanni’s networking skills and her potential proof project helped her secure the job of her dreams. To get in contact with Tiffanni, connect with her on LinkedIn! Duri...2020-09-2221 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 171 “Nontraditional Ways to Leverage Your College Experience” With Brandon FongIn today’s episode I speak with Author of The Magic Connection Method and Founder of 7-Figure Millennials Brandon Fong. As a child, Brandon Fong recognized the value of utilizing his resources.  In order to leverage his career Brandon soon discovered his super power was winning.  Brandon’s love of the process of winning and seeing and helping others win transformed to him eventually helping companies win. In today’s episode Brandon left us with three tips on how we all can win at networking outreach, utilizing our resources and finding our comp...2020-09-1532 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 170 “Moving Mental Mountains” With David MendozaIn this episode of the podcast I speak with David Mendoza, professor at George Brown College and Director of Orbit 5 about mental health, studying abroad and the international student experience. Tune in to learn about building a competitive advantage, the importance of securing a strong support system and utilizing the resources available to you while still in school.  If you’re looking to gain confidence and strength, expand your network and advance your personal development exponentially, this is the episode for you! Connect with David through Email or LinkedIn. Also, feel free to sig...2020-09-0839 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 169 #MenteeSuccessStory w/ Daniel DavalilloIn the #MenteeSuccessStory series, we’ll highlight students in the Mastering College to Career Academy who have executed the career development strategies flawlessly and have landed their dream jobs or internships. In this episode of the podcast, aspiring cybersecurity professional Daniel Davalillo takes us on a trip through his journey to success. After applying for multiple internships, Daniel decided in his sophomore year at the University of Houston that there had to be a better way to secure the internship of his dreams.  Hungry for success, Daniel took to social media and came acr...2020-09-0120 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 168 “How To Get International Students Jobs” With Michael RinconMany international students apply to hundreds of jobs and still face the unfortunate reality that landing their dream job is next to impossible simply because they don’t have a work visa or sponsorship. By not having a work visa, this setback can automatically disqualify you from positions that you’re overqualified for. In this episode of the podcast, I have Michael Rincon the founder of Michael's Business English and podcast host of The International Careers Show speak on how to secure international students jobs. In this episode we discuss topics such as: how...2020-08-2532 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 167 “How to Build a Solid Personal Brand” With Tatiana HolifieldIn today’s episode of the podcast, VP/Head of Digital (& Social Media) Strategy at Pacers Sports & Entertainment Tatiana Holifield speaks on the importance of building a solid personal brand and how to achieve it. Growing up as a military kid raised by a single mother, Tatiana Holifield has built her brand around passion, hard work, and grit.  With only $1,100 and a dream, Tatiana took a leap of faith and moved to Atlanta, Georgia to fulfill her passion in the television industry.  “Failure isn’t an option if I don't try,” Tatiana said. “ I'm ok if I...2020-08-1835 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 166 “Why You Should Always Choose Confidence” With Alyssa DverIn today’s episode of the podcast I speak with Confidence Crusader, Neuro Nerd and Success Equalizer Alyssa Dver.  After her son was diagnosed with a neurological disorder and told he would be paralyzed  for the rest of his life, Alyssa wanted to be knowledgeable on neurological science and took her education into her own hands. While researching, Alyssa discovered the science behind confidence. She has scientifically proven that confidence is everyone's choice and superpower.  She has taught some of the top CEOs, neurologists, doctors, scientists, engineers, banking & investment advisors, sales executives, professors, and o...2020-08-1148 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 165 “Coaches and Mentors and Sponsors, Oh My!” With Janis MilhamWhen embarking on a journey of self development, many people start by looking for a mentor, however, a mentor isn’t necessarily the only person one should be seeking guidance from. Did you know not all guidance relationships are long term?  Do you  know the difference between which guidance relationships are mutual, paid or earned?  No worries, In this episode of the Mastering College to Career Podcast we discuss this  topic and many more in depth. In today’s episode I speak with Senior Vice President and Global Brand Leader for Classic...2020-08-0437 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 164 “How to Hack the Applicant Tracking System” With Ryan KohlerWith unemployment at an all time high, many of us have become familiar with applying to jobs online and creating profiles on applicant tracking systems.  However, I’m here to tell you that the age of the traditional online application is a thing of the past! What if I told you that there are ways that you could land the job of your dreams by bypassing the applicant tracking system and by following a few easy steps? In this episode I meet with Ryan Kohler, thought leader & growth hacker, and we discuss tips and...2020-07-2845 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 163 "How to Handle Rejection” with Basant ShenoudaDid you know that less than 1% of all LinkedIn users post content? Even fewer post about the rejections or failures that they have experienced and continue to experience. Social media has become a highlight reel of only the good things in life, but that’s not real nor is it a good representation of the human experience. In today’s episode we talk about a very real topic yet very rarely discussed: rejection. Basant Shenouda is a LinkedIn BLP associate and career coach looking to inspire others and help them tap...2020-07-2343 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 162 “Discovering Your One Word” With Rich KellerNot many people are willing to risk it all and give up a corporate salary and job security at the age of 50. For Rich Keller, this was a must! After helping his son stand out in a college application by discovering his core values and emotional identity, Rich knew from that moment that he wanted to help young adults discover their dreams quicker than he did. After deciding to leave corporate America, Rich decided that cookie cutter marketer life was not enough for him. Not knowing what was to come, Rich took a big leap...2020-07-2145 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 161 “Why You Were Born To Lead” With Alex KuhnWe are all born to lead! I understand that sometimes we think that some people were just born leaders, but the reality is that leadership is learned just like anything else.  Great leaders come in all shapes and sizes and I'm sure you'll be surprised to learn that extroverts don’t have an advantage on this skill vs introverts.  So, to talk about this important topic, I had to bring my friend Alex Kuhn to the podcast.  Alex is an expert in leadership and he has worked with more than 1,000 leaders to accelerate their...2020-07-1645 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 160 “4 College Scholarship Myths You Should Know” With Jocelyn PearsonDid you know that over 70% of college students are in debt!  With millions of dollars in scholarships available, you absolutely don’t have to fall into that statistic.  In today’s episode of the Mastering College to Career Podcast I speak with Jocelyn Pearson the Founder of The College Scholarship System.  Jocelyn has earned over $126,000 in external scholarships and has helped students claim nearly $3 million in scholarships in this past year alone.  Today we discuss student debt, four scholarship myths all college students should know and how you can earn nearly $200 an hour...2020-07-1436 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 159 Why Companies Hire College Students With Erika SandayGraduating into a pandemic is not an ideal situation, no one could have predicted it.  In today’s episode, I speak with Director of Talent Acquisition at Experian North America Erika Sanday about what It was like to graduate into 911, and how it took her career down a new path. From a degree in broadcast journalism to a career in HR, Brandy talks all about how seizing opportunity is not impossible even if you enter into a completely different industry than what you studied.  In today’s episode you will learn the skills that w...2020-07-0943 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 158 “A Career in the Public Sector” With Diego ZambranoIn this episode of the podcast I talk to Diego Zambrano the Deputy Director and VP of programs of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute. In this episode we talk about what a career in the public sector looks like.  Diego has had the opportunity to work for the Colombia consulate, for the US. congress woman, and now for a non profit organization.  In this podcast we talk about his journey and how students can start getting involved if they have aspirations to serve their communities.  We talk about the amazing internship tha...2020-07-0736 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp.157 “Utilizing Video In Your Networking Strategy” With Steve PacinelliIn these uncertain times and times of social distancing, videos are what have kept us all #alonetogether during this quarantine. In today’s episode, we talk about cultivating relationships and how utilizing videos when connecting with others is a sure way to re-humanize the networking process. Tune in to this episode of the podcast to hear Chief Marketing Officer at BombBomb Steve Pacinelli discuss the importance of following up after listening to a podcast, making genuine connections and making sure you’re a good cultural fit for the company.  Listen in to learn a fai...2020-07-0236 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 156 “How To Get a Job Without Applying Online“ With Austin BelcakHave you lost an internship during these trying times? Are you tired of applying for jobs and internships and getting nowhere? If so, I have a challenge for you!  Listen to this episode of the Mastering College ot Career Podcast to hear Austin Belcak and I speak on why setting aside 100 hours to create a value validation project or portfolio  this summer is the best way to land your dream job. Austin is the founder of CultivatedCulture.com where he helps people land jobs they love without traditional experience and without ap...2020-06-3043 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 155 “Driving Positive Change” With David WeissDid you know that 60% of all college graduates end up working in sales for their first job? The reality is that no matter what industry you’re in, everyone is in sales in some way shape or form. From selling a product or service, to selling yourself or ideas, sales impacts everyone in some way. So to talk about what a career in sales looks like and why you should look into this great career I brought my friend David Weiss to the show.  With over 15 years of professional sales experience, Dav...2020-06-2536 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 154 “Being Intentional With Your Decision Making” With Alex ValaitisAs children we’ve been told to “do the right thing,” in college, students are often challenged to put this phrase into action.  Though college is a place to learn new thoughts and ideas, oftentimes we may be exposed to certain lifestyles that are unfamiliar.  In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Product Manager at LinkedIn and Author of Modern College Alex Valatis about all things higher education!  What you learn, what you do, and who you spend your time with are a few key principles discussed in Alex’s book and in toda...2020-06-2355 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp.153 “The Importance of Conquering Imposter Syndrome” With Chandler BoltHow many times have you wanted to start a project, apply for a job, write a book, etc. but have stopped yourself because you believe you’re under qualified? You may be suffering from something called Imposter syndrome! No this is not a medical add, however, after speaking with today’s guest, I have found the antidote to Imposter Syndrome and doubting your achievements. In this episode of the Mastering College to Career Podcast I speak with the CEO of Self-Publishing School, SelfPublishing.com, and the author of 6 bestselling books including his most rece...2020-06-1837 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 152 “Journey to a Television Producer” with Carolina Galeno, Co-hosted by Jordan (Jay) AlfordAt the young age of 17, Caroliana Galeano volunteered as a television co-host and producer. After college Carolina became a television producer and director at Montgomery College Television.  Her  focus is on multicultural audiences where she produces a range of digital content for TV and radio in Spanish, Amharic, Vietnamese and French. Usually, I ask questions from the perspective of the student in my podcast, however, today’s episode is extra special because I brought on one of my Mastering College to Career Academy students to co-host the show! Jordan (Jay) is a recent graduate who curr...2020-06-1623 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 151 “Adopting a Growth Mindset“ With Stephanie NuesiImagine graduating High School at the age of 14.  Not speaking a lick of English, you leave your home country to go to college in America. Fast forward five years to your Junior year in college and you’re the CEO of your own company and mentor over 400 other college students on what it takes to have a successful career. This is a reality for Stephanie Nuesi! In today’s episode I speak with Stephanie Nuesi, CEO and Founder of Max Up, a career coaching firm whose mission is to maximize the poten...2020-06-1133 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 150 “Stimulating Dialog with Hope and Love” with Pastor Cliff McCray Jr.During these unsettling times, are you wondering what  you can do to take action and support the movement? “As a word of encouragement: reading books and engaging in conversation is important and from that awareness it goes to your head, then to your heart then to your hands where you can do something,” said Pastor Cliff McCray Jr. “Unfortunately, some people are skipping the head and heart work and going straight to their hands. So,many are being misguided and miseducated in all demographics. Doing good head and heart work / becoming enlightened then using that to impa...2020-06-0950 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 149 “ Becoming an Advocate in the Workplace: Taking a Stand Even When Standing Alone” With Lizzie Ann JonesIn today’s episode of the Mastering College to Career Podcast, I speak with Tech Career Strategist and Author of Master the Humble Brag: A Guide to Writing About Your Professional Wins, Lizzie Ann Jones.  Lizzie Ann Jones discovered she was black through acts of hatred and racial slurs at the innocent age of five. Though this is a time when she should have been able to be joyous and carefree, this is the age her mother informed her that black people have to give 200% to be on the same playing field as everyone else.  This...2020-06-0446 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 148 Re-humanizing the Recruitment Process With Jerry LeeIn this episode of the podcast, I speak with Jerry Lee, COO of Wonsulting and Senior Strategy & Operations Manager at Google. Jerry is an expert at career development coaching, and helping to allocate resources to students struggling to navigate their next stages in their lives. Today, we talk about understanding and perfecting the stages of the recruitment process, re-humanizing the recruitment process and three tricks that students can do in the next five days to land their next internship.  To connect with Jerry Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jehakjerrylee/ To l...2020-06-0230 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 147 Building a World-Class Network with Jordan ParisNetworking is more of a science than an art. The fact is that you don’t need to be a 60-year-old white male to have a world-class network.  In fact, my guest in today’s episode of the podcast actually is 22 years old, but has a network that most company presidents would be envious of.  In this episode of the Mastering College to Career Podcast I talk to Jordan Paris the host of the growth mindset university and bestselling author amongst many things.  We dive into how to build a strong network and why you...2020-05-2835 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 146 “Life is too short to merely survive” with Emily MeliousIn this episode of the podcast, I speak with Emily Melious, Chief Executive Officer at Launch Consulting.  Emily is an expert at helping people discover their how, and becoming confident in navigating the next stages in their life. We talk about the importance of knowing yourself, the three components to a successful career, and why some are thriving during this pandemic differently than others. To connect with Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilymelious/ To learn more about finding your path to success visit: https://www.launchconsulting.io/ Emily h...2020-05-2636 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 145 Owning Your Career with Dr. Jeanette K. WintersIt’s not your university’s responsibility to get you a job and it’s not your future employer’s responsibility to get you a promotion.  At the end of the day, you need to own your career and your life.  All of these stakeholders in your life can help you, but you need to lead the charge. You need to take action and put in the work.  I remember a presentation that HR gave during my orientation week at PepsiCo and they said that 80% of your career is up to you and 20% is up to th...2020-05-0745 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 144 Diversity Recruiting with Carlos Butler-ValeIt’s no surprise that my focus is to help 1st generation and minority students land jobs with top companies.  One of my main strategies for helping my students is having them research companies that have set goals to improve the diversity of their workforce.  This is important to know since companies that have made diversity and inclusion a priority usually have a team of recruiters that are focused on attracting and retaining diverse candidates.  So I wanted to bring a guest on the show to talk about Diversity Recruiting and to explain what...2020-05-0536 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 142 Relationships are the Real Currency with Curtis LewseyIt is often said that your network is your net worth and the more I grow in my professional career the more I see this to be true.  This is why without a doubt relationships are the real currency to business.  So in this episode of the podcast I bring my mentor Curtis Lewsey, the National Best Selling Author of Appreciation Marketing and Founder and CEO of AM Cards to talk about this subject.  Curtis is a master when it comes to building relationships and creating a system to maintain long lasting friendships.  2020-04-2853 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A Job141: How to get Top Jobs if you Come From a Non-Target School With Jonathan JavierIn this episode of the podcast I talk to Jonathan Javier, the CEO/Founder of Wonsulting which is a career consulting company whose mission is to turn underdogs into winners.  Jonathan and I dive into the best strategies for students that attend non-target schools to get jobs with top companies. We both agree that the best way to get a fair shot is to network with people who work at those companies and ultimately get a referral.  So if you’re a student that’s looking to work at top companies such as Google, Tesla, Amazon...2020-04-2331 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 140 The Future of Employment Post COVID 19 with George McGehrinIn this episode of the podcast I talk to George McGehrin , the Founder of The McGehrin Group and an expert in all things Talent Acquisition and Executive Branding.     We discuss the future of employment post COVID 19 and the ways that students can use this time to prepare themselves for the job market.  We also dive into how to properly prepare for interviews and how to get a job during difficult times.  About our guest George McGehrin:  For close to 20 years, George has run a national executive search/recru...2020-04-2137 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 139 How to be an Entrepreneur and a College Student at the Same Time! with Christian Bonnier and Andre HaykalIn this episode of the podcast I talk to two College Sophomores, Christian Bonnier and Andrew Haykal, that host a top 100 podcast called Real Talk University. We talk about how podcasting can be used to build up your network, build a marketing business, and even land your dream job. We also dive into entrepreneurship while being a college student and much much more. So make sure you listen to the whole thing!  If you want to connect with Christian and Andrew check out their podcast Real Talk University at https://www.realtalkuni.com/ and https://www.incubatemedia.u...2020-04-1643 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 138 How to Negotiate a Higher Salary with Olivia JarasIn this episode of the podcast, I talk to Olivia Jaras about how to negotiate a higher salary. Oliva is one of the leading experts when it comes to helping women negotiate a higher salary. But don’t worry boys.. this information is also applicable to you.  If you want to learn how to negotiate a higher salary then make sure you listen up. The lessons learned from this podcast can lead to you making thousands of dollars more each year. To learn more about Olivia visit: https://www.salarycoaching.com/ or https://www.oliviajaras.com/2020-04-1435 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 133 How to Master the Interview with David MowellIn this episode of the podcast I interview David Mowell. David is the Head of Talent Acquisition for Westgate Resorts and he’s a black belt at interviewing. No, seriously... David is an expert at interviewing and he even conducted over 4,000 interviews in one year.  In this episode, you will learn how to master the interview to ensure that you are the one that lands the job offer. So if you are tired of going to interviews and not hearing back, then this is the perfect episode for you. Let’s connect! I want to hear...2020-03-2638 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 132 My Origin Story and Why I Wrote the MC2C BookIn this episode of the podcast we switch the tables around and have one of my guests interview me. David Mowell, the Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition for West Gate takes control and asks me questions about myself and the reasons why I do what I do. Let’s connect! I want to hear from you, so please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, email, or anywhere else.  LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedanielbotero/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thedanielbotero/ Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/thedanielbotero E...2020-03-2452 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 131 The Journey to Cloud Nine with Jordan GrossIn this episode of the podcast I talk to Jordan Gross, a #1 best selling author of the Journey to Cloud Nine. We don’t just talk about his amazing book, but we also address the situation happening around COVID-19 and how it relates to college students. We give some advice and suggestions on what you can do while you are home for the next couple of weeks and how you can use this time to set yourself apart.  If you enjoyed this episode and would like to talk to Jordan, then connect with him on Lin...2020-03-1842 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 130 How to Get Multiple Job Offers Before You Graduate with Luis GuzmanIn this episode of the podcast I talk to Luis Guzman, an alumni student from the Mastering College to Career Academy. He went from applying to 20+ companies and not hearing back from any to getting recruited like a pro athlete. He landed 4 internships and a full-time job offer from his top company 2 semesters before graduation.  No more wondering if you have the "perfect" resume. I am going to share with you the proven strategies I uncovered while doing campus recruiting for PepsiCo at one of the largest Universities in the country. You're going to learn t...2020-03-1015 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobBumble for Job Searching with Parker Pell In this episode of the podcast I talk to Parker Pell, the co-founder of Scholars (a platform where companies make the first move!!) Yes, it’s like Bumble for job searching. You’ll learn more about Parker and why he and the rest of the co-founders think that it makes more sense for companies to make the first move!  This platform is completely free to students so make sure you go to the link below to create your profile ASAP. https://www.hirescholars.com/ I have also created a Free training that reveals: How y...2020-03-0329 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 128 Why Companies Have Interns and Why Knowing This Gives You a Major Advantage With Alex RodriguezIn this episode of the podcast I sit down with Alex Rodriguez, the Sr. HR Director for EA Sports. We talk about why companies have interns and how they are becoming a bigger part of the company’s recruitment process.  The role of internships has evolved. It has gone from nice to have to a critical way to lure top talent.  This episode is full of great insight from a company's perspective when it comes to internships and developmental programs.  So if you are a student that is looking to get into...2020-02-1831 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobNot All Internships Are Created Equal -Ep 127In this episode of the podcast, I talk about how all internships are not created equal.  I talk about all of the different types of internships and the purpose each one has.  I also talk about why large companies have summer internships and why that is the best way to get your foot in the door. So if you are currently looking for an internship this is the perfect episode for you!  To register or find out more information about the online training on "How to Get a Job/Internship with a F...2020-02-1114 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp 117 Year in Review 2019 with Daniel BoteroIn this episode, I review 2019 at a brand level and a personal level.  I talk about all the wins, but also all the failures.  If you are interested in learning more about the FREE Online training I am hosting on “ How to Get a Job/Internship with a Fortune 500 Company.  Visit: https://www.masteringcollegetocareer.com/freetraining2019-12-3127 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobCareer Q&A with Amanda Nachman & Daniel Botero Ep 105In this Episode, I do something a little different. I partner up with my friend Amanda Nachman who has an amazing podcast of her own. What we wanted to do is cross-promote our podcast by creating an amazing episode and diving it into two parts.  In my podcast, you will be listing to Part 2. So before you listen to this episode search for Find Your Passion Career anywhere you are listening to mine. Then come back and listen to part 2. Enjoy!  About Amanda Nachman Amanda Nachman empowers young professionals as a Career Fulfillment Speaker and fo...2019-10-0926 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobMastering Mentorship with Daniel Botero Ep. 89In this episode of the podcast, I talk about the best way to achieve any goal… Mentorship! I cover the 5 steps to getting a mentor and the 3 rules of maximizing the relationship with your mentor.    [1:00] Top 3 reasons why having a mentor is the best way to reach any goal [7:00]  5 steps to getting a mentor  [11:00] What is the most valuable resource in the world?  [16:00] 3 rules to maximize your mentor/mentee relationship    The one thing that I would like for you to take away from this episode:  Havi...2019-07-2223 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobWhy job shadowing is the key with Daniel Botero Ep. 81In this Episode of the podcast, I talk about the importance of job shadowing.  Many students don’t know what they want to do after graduation and I often get asked what is the best strategy to find out? In my opinion, the ultimate way is to job shadow and spend a day in the life of any career you might be interested in. This is a lot like speed dating. This will allow you to test different industries, roles, and companies without any major commitment. From there you have an ide...2019-06-1913 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobMastering Your Summer Internship with Daniel BoteroIn this episode of the podcast, I talk about you can master your summer internship. I go over five things that you can do to make sure that you get the most out of your internship and to make sure that you stand out. Make sure you listen to this episode of the Mastering College to Career Podcast!2019-06-0615 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobThe Top 3 Lessons I Learned While I Was 28 With Daniel Botero Ep. 73Each year during my birthday I look back and analyze my life that past year. I think about what obstacles I faced and what did I do right. I work on making sure that each year that goes by is better than the previous year.   The top 3 lessons I learned while I was 28 where:   Start working on your long term goals today, because daily actions lead to massive results. There is no short cut to success. It takes 10,000 hours of hard work to master your craft. Being naive is not a bad th...2019-05-2324 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobWhy Mindset is so Important with Daniel Botero Ep. 71Everything happens twice.. First in your mind and then in real life. This is why I focus on having the right mindset when I work with students.  In this episode of the podcast, I talk about my personal mindset transformation. I tell the story of how I went from hating to read to reading one book each week. Investing in yourself and building a strong mindset is so important so make sure you check out this episode of the Mastering College to Career Podcast! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/masteringcollegetocareer/message2019-05-1620 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobCreating Your Own Internship with Daniel Botero Ep. 69What if I told you that the best summer internship for you might be to create your own? Instead of working for a company and learning what they want you to learn, you could design your own perfect internship that allows you to explore multiple companies. Well in this weeks episode of the podcast I talk about how you can make this happen! Make sure you listen to this short, but powerful episode! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/masteringcollegetocareer/message2019-05-0910 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobThe 3 Types of Internships with Daniel Botero Ep. 63One of the best ways to build the skills to land your dream job is to take part in Internships. To me there are three types of internships: discovery internships, experience internships, and foot in the door internships. When I work with students I challenge them to figure out the goal of their internship. What do you want to gain from that experience? Are you choosing an internship to discover if you want to go into that industry? Are you choosing an internship because you are looking to gain more experience and build up your skills to help you become...2019-04-1815 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobEp. 4: My StoryMany of you listening to this podcast may wonder, "Why is Daniel doing this?" or "Why is he so passionate about this topic?" As you'll hear in this episode, much of what I know today are things I had to figure out for myself. I was fortunate to be raised by a hard working mother who gave me the work ethic I have today. I didn't have all the answers and that's why I do this! I want to help those of you that were in the same position I was when I was in college. I hope you all...2018-08-2713 minHow To Get A JobHow To Get A JobIntroductionWelcome to Mastering College: A Guide to Landing Your Dream Job! My name is Daniel Botero and I'm so glad that you have joined me on this journey to help you create your ideal future. This podcast is going to focus on helping college students learn all the different skills they need to master college and land their dream job. I am so passionate about this because as a first generation college student, I never had access to all of this material in one place. I was fortunate to meet great people along the way who helped me get to...2018-08-2004 min