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Areas of InterestCo-Ed Program @ University of WaterlooHowdy ya'll from Austin, Texas! Marco Yim navigated his academic career through a Co-Education program at University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. He received a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Arts in Business and Legal Studies. Marco talks about what a co-ed program is and how it gave him an upper hand in the job market after graduation. I honestly don't know why this type of program isn't the norm in the United States, but perhaps having this conversation is necessary for the career advancement of tomorrow's students. Marco developed Extempra to help job applicants improve their communication and p...2022-02-1556 min
ExtemporaneouslyA Job Interview and Careers Q&A from Reddit QuestionsThis episode is just Marco scrolling through Reddit answering questions about the job search and careers.2021-05-0625 minExtemporaneouslyHow Danielle Oakes changed career paths to Customer Success during COVIDI sit down with Danielle to chat about her job search during COVID-19 and making transitions in her career. 🙃 Reframing ExperiencesOne of the best tips Danielle shared is taking existing skills or experiences and reframing them slightly to make them more relevant to the hiring manager. 📚 LearningDanielle shares what her approach was to try and learn as much as possible when you're making a career pivot into an industry or profession that you're unfamiliar with. ❤️ It's a Human Approach As a job seeker...2021-04-2237 minExtemporaneouslyTinder for Careers: how Swivel matches students & start-ups using valuesFollow Emily and Alex -------------------------------- Emily Johnstone on LinkedIn Alex Bradley on LinkedIn Swivel Episode Highlights----------------------------------💡 Swivel's MissionSwivel is focusing on levelling the playing field for students and companies. They also wanted to create a platform that doesn't simply focus on skills, but on values as well. 📚 A Student's Challenges We talk about the overarching challenges that students face on the job search recently graduating. Emily and Alex offer some insights into how we can better support...2021-04-0838 minExtemporaneouslyStructure vs serendipity on the job hunt as a legal professional with Sam Santos Follow Samantha on LinkedIn -------------------------------- Episode Highlights----------------------------------💪 Taking chancesBeing a student with internship requirements sometimes forces you out of your comfort zone. Sam talks about how she took chances, applying for a computer science job and ended up getting it as a law student. This experience is something that still impacts her life today. Hiring managers - take some chances on the right people! 💻The complementary parts of tech & law On the outside, it may seem that technology companies and law firms...2021-03-2535 minExtemporaneouslyNavigating career transitions with Kathryn VandenbergFollow Kathryn on LinkedIn -------------------------------- Episode Highlights----------------------------------✅ Career Audit & Themes Throughout the episode, this idea of audits came through. What questions do you need to ask yourself when thinking about change or where you want to go next? This is something that guided Kathryn time and time again in her career transitions. 🚗 Transitions into the Unknown Kathryn talks about major changes to life, how she assessed risk, and what they meant for her personally:Staring in operations to telecommunicationsMoving from telecommunications starting her o...2021-03-1142 minExtemporaneouslyHow taking chances, mentorship, and a special work spouse led to the magic behind Amanda Minuk's interior design firmFollow Amanda ----------------------------------Amanda: LinkedIn Design Shop: Website & Instagram Episode Highlights----------------------------------💼 EntrepreneurshipWe talk about the differences between being an employee and owning your business. What gaps will you have to account for? How does the stress differ? Would Amanda do anything differently if she had the choice? 💡 Standing out on the job market Amanda shares a ton of stories and tips about how to stand out and explore your career: - How to best find out the realities of an industry o...2021-02-2538 minExtemporaneouslyHighlighting your impact when you're not an end channel owner with Sean ReibelingAbout Sean Reibeling----------------------------------Sean is an extremely talented and skilled marketing project manager that's really found his footing in the consumer goods industry. Apart from being able to manage complex problems from a seedling to an idea to troubleshooting what went wrong, he also knows how to rally support and highlight the value he brings wherever he goes. Follow Sean on LinkedIn! Episode Highlights----------------------------------💛 Transferrable SkillsWe talk about the #1 skill it takes to make it in project management or marketing operati...2021-02-1134 minExtemporaneouslyJob searching during COVID + how to stand out in cover letters with Brittany FergusonOn this episode, I'm speaking with Brittany Ferguson, the senior manager of customer support at Brio systems. Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: (1) Career transitions 🤝Brittany takes all her experiences and weaves them nicely into how she tells her career story. Taking an example of a retail job, she shows how it applies to her jobs in marketing, events, customer support, and more! What do you think HOOOT from the Hot Topic training stands for? 👀 (2) Job search during COVID-times 🤒Her previous job...2021-01-2837 minExtemporaneouslyWelcome to Extemporaneously!Get ready for some amazing career stories, helpful ways to navigate the job search, and debates on how to speak effectively in the workplace. Hear a sneak peek of what to expect on our new podcast, hosted by Marco of Extempra!2021-01-2102 min
SuccessQuestPublic Speaking & Interviewing | Marco YimJacob and Marco Yim talk about effective communication, public speaking, interviewing and resumes. With over 10 years of experience in speaking, training, and workshop facilitation, Marco knows that anyone can become a great communicator. With the right training, preparation, and mindset, speaking can shift from feeling like a nightmare to an energizing, confidence-boosting experience.Whether you’re trying to land a new job, presenting at a small meeting, or demanding a refund on a defective product, speaking with impact matters!Enjoy!About MarcoMarco started his undergrad hoping to become a...2019-11-2131 min