From Unemployment to $185,000/Year with Hannah Maruyama (DF#114)

We’re switching things up this week! Hannah Maruyama, the co-host of the podcast is our guest in this first part of a 2 part series. Hannah shares her journey of upskilling and landing a $70,000 job 45 days after unexpectedly being laid off.  Learn how she quickly adapted and took proactive steps to secure a new job with a higher salary. Discover valuable insights on upskilling, job searching, and the importance of feeling in control of your circumstances. What You’ll Learn: - Hannah's background, financial literacy, and the speed at which she upskilled and found a new job - Taking immediate action and not feeling like a victim after losing a job - Using free resources like Trailhead and Reddit to learn Salesforce administration - Obtaining Salesforce admin certification after 31 days of studying - Securing a remote job without a college degree and negotiating a $70,000 salary - The power of taking immediate action after job loss and exploring different industries - Hannah's personal journey of upskilling and obtaining a certification to enhance her career prospects - The importance of research, negotiation, and using valuable resources for job search success - Insights into the negotiation phase of job interviews and practicing negotiation skills - Hannah's decision to leave college and pursue alternative career paths Don't miss next week’s episode where we continue Hannah's journey to becoming a business analyst, and now Head of Operations of an AI Startup.  Tune in to the Degree Free Podcast for more inspiring stories and valuable insights! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: degreefree.co Join the Degree Free Network and get the support you need to get hired, get that promotion, and achieve your career goals! You’ll get access to our free resources such as the 5 Degree Free Pathways and 7 Day Get Hired Challenge Course: degreefree.co/network Learn job hunting skills and learn how to land your dream job in 7 days: degreefree.co/gethired/ Starting your degree free journey but don't know where to start? Check out our free ‘5 Degree Free Pathways’ Course:  degreefree.co/pathways