Austin shares his thoughts on why networking is all about making friends and not about asking for a job! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Make friends instead of asking for a job [1:47] - The truth about networking [2:30] - A different way to look at networking [3:35] - What you should be doing instead Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn ... Show More
Aug 29
How To Be a Successful Entrepreneur, Scott’s Early Career Advice, and How Do I Balance Talent With Passion?
Scott shares career advice in this “Best Of” episode, covering the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when starting a business, how to stand out as a new hire, and whether you should really follow your passion. He talks about why timing matters more than ideas in entrepreneurshi ... Show More
19m 7s
Jan 2025
Does your job give you enough transferrable skills?
Any job can provide you with valuable stories to use in an interview. BUT, some roles do offer more complexity and responsibility that can really showcase your transferrable skills, especially when you're looking to make a career move. In this week's episode, Sarah and Emma expla ... Show More
20m 7s
Sep 1
811: Look at long term (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
How do you decide on which firm you want to join? For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss the decision-making criteria for choosing a firm, the three levels of consultant, and the impact of learning from a senior partner i ... Show More
14m 24s
Feb 2025
184. Fit or Quit? Find the Job That is Right For You—Catalyze Your Career
<p><em>Stay prepared, build your network, and take control of your career.</em></p><p>Most of us know that career growth is important—but according to <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/catherine-fisher/">Catherine Fisher</a>, we're thinking about it all wrong. It’s not ... Show More
24m 12s
Feb 2025
Scott’s Career Advice: Imposter Syndrome, Startups & Networking
Today, we’re kicking off a special two-part series all about careers—navigating them, advancing them, maybe even surviving them.
In this episode, Scott talks about navigating imposter syndrome, how to know if working for a startup is worthwhile, and shares his best networking a ... Show More
14m 3s