No Degree Success: Job-Search & Career Growth Strategies from a Tech Exec—Jae Taylor | E190

Imagine getting job opportunities WITHOUT applying for them. Seems too good to be true? Well, that’s exactly what happened to Jae Taylor, a tech executive who’s worked at famous companies like Microsoft, Expedia, and Salesforce, to name a few.Listen in as he discusses how building a strong personal reputation is essential for career resilience, how it can lead to new opportunities and offer protection during layoffs or organizational changes. As he shares his journey in the tech industry he gives insight into career growth, job-search strategies in an employer-driven economy, and changes in job hunting in different economic climates.Key points discussed:- Building a strong personal reputation within and outside of a company is essential for career resilience, as it can lead to new opportunities and offer protection during layoffs or organizational changes.- Specializing in a domain can give you a competitive edge, especially in a tight job market, as employers may prefer candidates with specific expertise over generalists.- Networking and maintaining relationships are crucial in both up and down economies, as they can lead to job referrals and opportunities that might not be accessible through traditional job applications.Timestamps:(0:00) Introduction and overview of episode's content(1:54) Jay Taylor's journey: Salesforce to Twitter to Peloton(7:47) Anticipation of layoffs at Peloton and volunteering to be laid off(12:22) Lessons learned from layoffs and down tech market(16:17) Sponsor: Get Your Dream Career Course by Jonaed Iqbal(18:39) Importance of continuous learning and preparation for economic shifts(24:27) Jae's experience with job transition after being laid off by Peloton(31:11) Jonaed's advice on choosing a specialty during a down economy(35:14) Jae's advice on building a reputation based on trusted execution(42:12) Jae Taylor discussing the growth of Mentor Mesh community(50:03) Jae Taylor introduces Mentor Mesh.io and its eventsSupport/Contact Jae:- Website: https://mentormesh.io- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaeontech/ Books and resources mentioned in this podcast: - Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca  Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonaed Connect with us on social media!- Instagram: @nodegreecareers- TikTok: @nodegree Thank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, or drop us a review on Apple Podcast. Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at NoDegree.com.