What Are Jobs? And How Do You Get Them?

How many people does it take to make a car? Well, I don't know, but Kiran's one of them! He gives us an insider look at working in the auto industry, and gives me a remedial lesson in contemporary job hunting. This episode will having you thinking about your car in a completely different way, and wondering if all engineers are so fun to talk to!

How do you transfer skills from a PhD into a meaningful non-academic career? Dr. Habeom Kim tells us about his journey from research archaeologist to government data scientist, helping make sure that support and resources go exactly where they are needed most! Featuring some of the best advice for job seekers we've ever had on the show!

Wait, don't librarians work in libraries?! Cani Harshaw uses her MS in Information to support global research in the auto industry. We talk about how to pick the right grad program, the pros and cons of the corporate lifestyle, and whether or not you really need to know Python.

Interested in making the world a better place one person at a time? Sarah Murray shares her incredible experience as a mental health counselor specializing in substance use disorder. We talk about graduating college during a recession, collecting Masters degrees, and the very big deal that is self-care.

What's it really like to work in the film industry? Cinematographer Kate Ketcham talks about acquiring skills, building a network, and maintaining a work/life balance in such a fast-paced, passionate field.

How do you turn a love of music into a fun and rewarding career? Nicole shares her journey from oboist to music teacher, including a year spent in Korea, a job hunt during a recession, and a Masters degree that helped structure her approach to teaching elementary students. One of the most adorable jobs you'll ever hear described, right here on What Are Jobs!

What if you want to use coding for the greater good? Jeffrey Smith has degrees in both computer information systems and community development, which have led him to a rewarding career in social research. He tells us why working at a university is a good fit for him, the importance of taking care of your health, and why he should have listened to his mother from the beginning.

How do you turn a Sociology major into a career in finance? Yunseo Cho makes it sound easy! Yunseo is working in a variety of finance roles at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, as part of their Job Rotation Program. She tells us all about what it really takes to succeed in the business of higher education, and why we shouldn't be afraid to branch out a little.

How can you work with animals and be your own boss? Caitlin Perna is the owner of Perna's Pet Care in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor, Michigan, and talks about the ins and outs of running your own business, managing employees, and making sure you still get to pet plenty of dogs and cats along the way.

How do you turn an entry level job into career? Lindsey works in marketing for a security software company, and tells us about her career pivot after earning a Bachelors in English and a Masters of Library Science. She talks about the perks of going corporate--flexibility, benefits, time off, etc.--and how on-the-job training prepared her for a career in business.

What kind of job lets you work with your hands and support your family? Evan Walsh is a Superintendent at a high-end general contracting company. He takes us through his busy day, how he got into the field, how he would recommend others get into the field (which is different), and whether HGTV is lying to you. Evan also tells us about other jobs in the trades, including the ups and downs of being a plumber. ("Smells like money!)