All Things Career

Many millennials have moved across the country for their careers. 

For this conversation, we’re digging into some of the challenges of being in quarantine alone. Our millennial expert, Malik opens up about how he is prioritizing his mental health and creative ways to stay connected to family and friends.

SHOW SUMMARY: 

[4:34] Malik's new work reality

[6:44] Coping alone in quarantine 

[11:10] Why Malik is not going home

[13:12] Creative ways to stay connected with family and friends 

[18:08] The best thing you can do when you are alone

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

1. Social distancing isn't just about protecting yourself, but others too. 
2. If we social distance now; we will be able to benefit later.
3. Prioritize your mental health. 

EPISODE QUOTE: "Become selfish in prioritizing your mental health."

Connect with us at @thefirstcuppodcast on all social media platforms for ways to make the best of your home office, home workouts, and home-cooked meals.

Connect with Malik Ojuri on LinkedIn if you have more questions on how to navigate your new reality. 

Healthcare workers, janitors, and grocery store workers are just a few of the essential workers who are reporting to work every day despite stay-at-home orders. 

In this conversation, Darius and Kirsten chat with a Fortune 50 grocery store professional who shares why he continues to deliver on his company’s mission despite the unprecedented times.

SHOW SUMMARY: 

[2:55] Bryant's new work reality

[4:07] A 32-year first 

[5:32] The shopper reaction 

[8:09] How employees feel 

[12:40] The best time to grocery shop 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

1. While many essential workers are risking their lives every day to report work, they find purpose in delivering on their company's mission. 
2. One of the best times to grocery shop is in the mid-afternoon. 
3. Retail stores are taking proper precautions to sanitize their stores as well as keep their employees safe to prevent the spread of the virus. 

EPISODE QUOTE: “If I don’t catch it, God covered me. If I do catch it, God will keep me. And if I die from it, I will go to be with God and many more wonderful people.” 

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The world has officially stopped. Businesses and schools have closed their doors and over 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment. 

To understand this reality from the source, we had a conversation with a recently laid off Millennial as well as a U.S. House of Representatives liaison to share the truth of the reality from a government standpoint. 

SHOW SUMMARY: 

[4:30] Shelby's new work reality

[7:22] "I'm sorry Shelby, but we have to let you go"

[9:25] What it's like calling the unemployment office 

[11:58] What she's grateful for 

[19:54] Jessica's new work reality

[22:15] The unemployment office's new reality

[25:18] Advice for applying for unemployment 

[29:11] Stimulus Check 101 

[35:13] Why civic education is important 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

1. Focus on the good of your new reality. 
2. When applying for unemployment benefits, make sure the website ends in .gov and there is a lock at the top of the browser. 
3. Engage with your elected officials so that they can help you. 

EPISODE QUOTE: "In the rush to return to normal, use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to." -Dave Hollis

Connect with Jessica García on LinkedIn if you have more questions on how to navigate your new reality. 

What matters most when getting a job? Is it your work experience or the number of degrees you have? And beyond securing a career, will experience or education help you keep the job, grow in your career, and make a competitive pay? 

In this episode, take a sip with Eli Lilly and Company's Director of Talent Sourcing, Maurice Taylor, a professional who has over 30 years of recruiting experience. 

SHOW SUMMARY:

[3:57] The Importance of Experience & Education 

[6:13] How to find your workplace strengths 

[9:25] Mentoring Circles 

[11:33] How to sell yourself in an interview 

[12:52] How to get experience when you have no experience 

[17:05] Potential or Proven Results? Which matters most to employers? 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

1. Graduate school is great, but if it is not connected to a path toward a career, then it could be a waste of time or a waste of an expensive education. 
2. No one is perfect not even the interviewer. Our failures make us who we are - fail forward!
3. Stay ready, so you don’t have to get ready. 

EPISODE QUOTE: “We’re all rough drafts of who we are becoming.”

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Connect with Maurice Taylor on LinkedIn for more career tips! 

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