Careers in Software Development | Episode 5

Careers In Teaching | Episode 8

Welcome to the Career Composing Podcast - Episode 8

In this episode, we discuss careers in teaching with Dr. Kateri Thunder, a PreK Teacher and Education Consultant.

We discuss the many types of teachers and the skills and traits that allow teachers to excel in the profession. We also debunk a number of common myths about teaching and discuss how to get started if the career seems right for you.

Thanks to Dr. Thunder for joining us! If there’s a career path you’d like to know more about or would like to discuss your own career challenges, email us at [email protected]. We may discuss them in our upcoming episodes!

https://youtu.be/UeL52ClHaz0

Careers in Franchising | Episode 7

Welcome to the Career Composing Podcast - Episode 7

In this episode, we interview Will Taylor, Owner/Operator of Chick-Fil-A in Charlottesville, VA.

We discuss different types of franchise opportunities and what it takes to get started owning a franchise. We also talked about the skills and drive required to be successful, and how to find a good fit for your own interests. Will says that with so many franchises continuing to expand, there’s a good fit for anybody if you’re willing to take the leap.

Thanks to Will for joining us, we hope you enjoy the show. If there’s a career path you’d like to know more about or would like to discuss your own career challenges, email us at [email protected]. We may discuss them in our upcoming episodes!

https://youtu.be/Yer_WL3Myx4

Careers in Tutoring | Episode 6

Welcome to the Career Composing Podcast - Episode #6

In this episode, we interview Lee Elberson, the CEO of Clayborne Education, a tutoring company based in Charlottesville, VA. He’s been tutoring since college, but turned it into a career after a stint in academia showed him his love for teaching others.

We discuss different pathways to get into tutoring, and some misconceptions about the level of content expertise required. Lee says skills such as one-on-one interpersonal skills are paramount, and using those skills can lead tutors to be successful in a number of different capacities. We also discuss some challenges in getting started and the outlook for the tutoring market.

We’re so happy to have had Lee join us and hope you enjoy the show. If you have any questions or would like to chat further about your career challenges, email us at [email protected]. We may discuss them in our upcoming episodes!

Link to the book that Lee shared: Pedigree, by Lauren Rivera https://www.amazon.com/Pedigree-How-Elite-Students-Jobs/dp/0691169276/

Best way to reach Lee Elberson and view the organizations he is involved in: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-elberson-3a14994/ CEO, Clayborne Education: http://www.clayborne.com/ CSO, Eight Hats: http://www.eighthats.com/ Chairperson, Community Investment Collaborative: https://cicville.org/ Chairperson, Better Future Foundation: http://www.betterfuturefound.org

https://youtu.be/CliTtpajFGc

Careers in Software Development | Episode 5

Welcome to the Career Composing Podcast - Episode #5

In this episode, we interview Ryan Zaleski – Software Architect and Director of Software Engineering at TechDynamism, a technology consulting firm. As a kid, Ryan built his first computer with his dad and taught himself how to program by reading his dad’s college textbook. He’s been in the tech industry for 18 years, doing everything from Network Administration and Help Desk to Software Development and Systems Design.

We asked Ryan about the different types of roles in the software field, as well as the individual characteristics that he thinks might help someone build a successful career in the tech space. We also discussed the different organizations that employ software developers and different roles that are in the tech space but might not rely on programming expertise. For those looking to get started in the field, we cover a few different avenues including formal and informal education.

It was great talking to Ryan and we hope you enjoy listening to the show. If you have any questions or would like to chat further about your career challenges, email us at [email protected]. We may discuss them in our upcoming episodes!

Companies/Articles mentioned:

Tech Dynamism - https://www.techdynamism.com/

Scott Hanselman Venn diagram - https://www.hanselman.com/blog/ACoderAProgrammerAHackerADeveloperAndAComputerScientistWalkIntoAVennDiagram.aspx

https://youtu.be/C4a4_YSY_m0

Translating your work and life experiences into a career | Episode #4

Welcome to the Career Composing Podcast | Episode #4

Everyone’s career is like a musical composition with your experiences, talents, and dreams acting as the notes that drive the music. We want to help you use your skills to compose a refreshing career path. Share your experience, hear from others, and together let’s discuss how your outlook can change for the better!

During this episode livestream, we followed-up on our discussion in Episode 3 about the gig economy, and then shared a few questions that can help you translate your work and life experiences into a career.

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Are there any career challenges that you would like to share with us? Are there any topics you would like us to talk about during the podcast? Are there any careers that you would be interested in hearing more about? Please email your responses to: [email protected]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQxGlq7yXt0