The Keys to the Office Podcast - The Keys to the Office: Your Degree IS NOT Enough

The Keys to the Office: Your Degree IS NOT Enough

08/03/22 • 11 min

Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals.

Today's focus is: The Importance of Gaining Work Experience Before Graduation

Make sure you hit subscribe if you haven’t already and be sure to share this episode with a friend or two. You can also check me out on Instagram and TikTok @keystotheoffice!

Until next time...stay amazing!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - 00:30 | The Keys to the Office Podcast Introduction

00:31 - 00:59 | Welcome Your Host, Kristina Butler!

01:00 - 01:59 | My Background

03:15 - 03:45 | Gaining Work Experience

03:46 - 05:11 | Build Your Professional Network on LinkedIn

05:12 - 07:59 | Start Raising Your Hand

08:00 - 09:00 | Start Your Own Business

09:01 - 09:50 | Closing Remarks

09:51 - 10:26 | Subscribe to The Keys to the Office Podcast

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SHOW NOTES

Gaining Work Experience

Gaining work experience while you’re a student, will certainly impact your earning potential down the road.

Network!

Create a LinkedIn Profile even if you don’t have a job.

Make connections in order to build a professional network.

You will need to leverage your network as you move through your career journey.

Start Raising Your Hand

Start raising your hand for volunteer opportunities to help build your experience when applying for jobs.

Start Your Own Business

Monetize your skills and build your portfolio by putting your services on freelance platforms.

Fiverr, Upwork, etc.

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Support the show

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Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals.

Today's focus is: The Importance of Gaining Work Experience Before Graduation

Make sure you hit subscribe if you haven’t already and be sure to share this episode with a friend or two. You can also check me out on Instagram and TikTok @keystotheoffice!

Until next time...stay amazing!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - 00:30 | The Keys to the Office Podcast Introduction

00:31 - 00:59 | Welcome Your Host, Kristina Butler!

01:00 - 01:59 | My Background

03:15 - 03:45 | Gaining Work Experience

03:46 - 05:11 | Build Your Professional Network on LinkedIn

05:12 - 07:59 | Start Raising Your Hand

08:00 - 09:00 | Start Your Own Business

09:01 - 09:50 | Closing Remarks

09:51 - 10:26 | Subscribe to The Keys to the Office Podcast

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SHOW NOTES

Gaining Work Experience

Gaining work experience while you’re a student, will certainly impact your earning potential down the road.

Network!

Create a LinkedIn Profile even if you don’t have a job.

Make connections in order to build a professional network.

You will need to leverage your network as you move through your career journey.

Start Raising Your Hand

Start raising your hand for volunteer opportunities to help build your experience when applying for jobs.

Start Your Own Business

Monetize your skills and build your portfolio by putting your services on freelance platforms.

Fiverr, Upwork, etc.

___________________________________________

Support the show

Previous Episode

The Keys to the Office: A Conversation with Kristina Theodore and Madison Washington About the Beauty Industry

Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals.

Today's focus is: Business in Beauty

I sat down with Kristina Theodore of Plush Beauty Studio and Madison Theodore of Bia Vee Essentials to talk about their paths into the skincare and beauty industries. If you're thinking about becoming an MUA, an esthetician, and/or creating a wellness empire, then this episode is definitely for you!

Make sure you hit subscribe if you haven’t already and be sure to share this episode with a friend or two. You can also check me out on Instagram and TikTok @keystotheoffice!

Until next time...stay amazing!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - 00:30 | The Keys to the Office Podcast Introduction

00:31 - 05:30 | Welcome Kristina & Madison!

05:31 - 10:54 | Finding a Purposeful Career

10:55 - 13:24 | Take a Chance! Make Connections!

13:25 - 17:10 | Mentorship

17:11 - 20:00 | Major Keys

20:21 - 22:15 | Get Connected!

22:16 - 23:00 | Upcoming Events & Launches

23:01 - 23:10 | Closing Remarks

23:11 - 23:49 | Subscribe to The Keys to the Office Podcast

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SHOW NOTES

Helping Others

Take what you learned from previous workplace experiences and develop from them. Use the skills, knowledge and connections that you gained and translate them to your new environment.

Make Connections

Make genuine connections by buildings relationships.

Don’t be afraid to reach out to someone regardless of their status in the industry.

Mentorship

Show up for yourself and do the hard work. You never know who may be inspired by you.

Don’t be afraid to be hands on in your business.

Pour into others! Provide tips, business advice, share some nuggets that have helped you along the way, and tell your personal story of scaling your business.

Major Keys

Make sure that you align your lifestyle with your business. Be the brand!

Stay the course even when your journey is tough.

Connect with Madison Washington

Website

https://biaveeessentials.com/collections

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/biavee.essentials/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/BiaVeeEssentials/

Become a Partner

https://biaveepartners.goaffpro.com

Email

[email protected]

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Connect with Kristina Theodore

Website

https://plushmua.com/plush

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/PlushBeautyServices/

PLUSH School of Esthetics

https://plushmua.com/plush-school-of-esthetics

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Support the show

Next Episode

The Keys to the Office: A Conversation with Amor Laüren About the Entertainment Industry

From childhood dreams, to balancing an education and career, finding mentorship and forming genuine relationships, join us as we talk with special guest, Amor Lauren! Whether you want to pursue the entertainment industry or invest in your craft, Amor Lauren shares the keys to navigating through the highs and lows of setting yourself up for success. Grab your notepad and a pen, you don’t want to miss these gems!

TIMESTAMPS
00:31 - 01:52 | Welcome Amor Laüren
01:53 - 04:32 | Childhood Dreams
04:33 - 08:16 | The Art of Balance
08:17 - 10:34 | Mentorship
10:35 - 14:59 | Investing in Your Craft
15:04 - 19:33 | Start Where You Are
19:34 - 22:59 | Learning How to Educate Yourself
23:00 - 30:53 | The Importance of Relationships
30:54 - 36:00 | The Higher Up, The More Cut Throat
36:15 - 38:29 | Preparing for What’s Ahead
38:30 - 43:35 | The Prep Pack
43:36 - 54:55 | Major Keys
54:56 - 56:24 | Upcoming Projects & Get Connected!
56:25 - 59:49 | Free Templates
59:50 - 1:02:32 | The Tribe
1:02:33 - 1:07:25 | The Real Keys to the Office
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SHOW NOTES
Mentorship
- You should always have someone who you can consult with, within the same industry as yourself, or someone who is credible and experienced within your career field to decrease the amount of mistakes that you could potentially make.
- A mentor will save you time and money for the knowledge obtained.
- Don’t be afraid to invest in mentorship to help further your career.
Public Appearance
- Invest in your appearance! Take the time to consult with someone to make sure that you’re well groomed for exclusive public appearances.
Invest in a Home Studio
- Home essentials include: a computer, speakers, a mic, kaotica eyeball, interface, earphones, and a hard drive.
- Building a home studio allows you to record at any point in time.
Start Where You Are
- If you cannot afford to hire someone for a service, at the bare minimum learn to figure it out.
- Exhaust your resources! Research on online platforms like YouTube.
- Everything is figureoutable. There is nothing that you cannot figure out how to do.
- If you don’t have a computer, join a library and use the computer for free!
- It all depends on YOU, your hunger, and your time management.
Learn How to Educate Yourself
- Education comes in many forms, and sometimes the best education is from being in the field.
- Grow your network and get around people who are already in your industry.
The Importance of Relationships
- Build genuine relationships on social platforms! You never know who someone could be connected to.
The Higher Up, The More Cut Throat
- You have to be spiritually grounded and have a strong circle in order to survive the entertainment industry.
- Many people operate out of fear and control within the industry.
- Make sure to read your contracts!
- Take time to read the backstory behind Elvis Presley, Jackie Wilso