Career Coach Sonia Michaels Explains Why "Soft Skills" Are Hard and Other Job and Interview Tips

Sonia Michaels is a career coach and consultant for gaming professionals in Greater Seattle. Additionally, she serves as the Department Chair of Humanities and Social Sciences at DigiPen Institute of Technology, where she's taught communications, public speaking, and English for over 30 years. As a sought-after speaker, Sonia has presented at various conferences, including the GDC Number One Career Talk. She completed a three-year elected term on the IGDA Board of Directors in April, showcasing her involvement and commitment to the gaming industry. Sonia also received the Excellence in Teaching Award in June at the Indiecade Horizons Showcase. In this episode… With the recent layoffs in the tech world, learning the art of interviewing is crucial for standing out as a job candidate. However, job interviews can be intimidating, but interpersonal skills can improve your chances of success. Career coach Sonia Michaels expresses the severity of mastering interpersonal skills, such as active listening, conflict resolution, and communication. Communication is vital because it allows individuals to develop relationships, build personal brand identity, and improve team collaboration. It also helps to reduce conflict. Sonia shares that pushing yourself to network and talk to more people is an effective practice to improve communication abilities. In this episode of the Here's Waldo Podcast, Lizzie Mintus interviews Sonia Michaels, career coach and consultant and Department Chair of Humanities and Social Sciences at DigiPen Institute of Technology, about career and interview tips. Sonia shares why interpersonal skills are essential in education and the workplace, how to recognize if a company suits you, resume best practices, and more.