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Career Development Episodes

April 18, 2024

137: Starting Your Career Transition: Taking the First Step to a Care…

In this episode, Holly discusses the topic of transitioning into a career in learning and development (L&D), specifically in instructional design. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being intentional and strategic in the career transition process. She suggests five key …

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March 21, 2024

135: TechTalent: Navigating Recruitment in Ed Tech with Former Educat…

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, we interviewed Spencer Sharp, a Talent Specialist at Field Pros Inc., who specializes in recruiting for the ed tech industry. Sharp shares his journey from being a STEM teacher to entering the...

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March 5, 2024

133: Crafting Your Professional Presence: A Deep Dive into LinkedIn O…

In this episode, Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson delve into the intricacies of LinkedIn optimization, emphasizing the critical nature of establishing a polished professional profile. Key recommendations include utilizing a prof...

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March 2, 2024

132: Navigating Instructional Design Careers: Decoding Job Descriptio…

In this discussion, Holly provides advice on how to navigate job descriptions when applying for roles in instructional design or the learning and development (L&D) field. She emphasizes the importance of identifying the secto...

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Feb. 22, 2024

130: Mastering Skills through Video: A CEO's EdTech Odyssey with Josh…

In this episode, we got to interview Josh Kamrath, CEO of Bongo, an EdTech company that uses video assessment to help learners demonstrate skills or competencies. Kamrath shares his journey from being the first employee of Bo...

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Feb. 12, 2024

127: Job Search Jumpstart: Proven Strategies and Tips from Holly Owen…

Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson discussed their experiences transitioning into instructional design and ed tech roles. They emphasized the importance of knowing what you want to do, conducting thorough research, and networking....

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Nov. 27, 2023

118: Interview Insights - Navigating the Rounds and Questions of Job …

Holly takes us on our journey and discusses the challenging (and anxiety-inducing) interview stages. By the end of this episode, you will feel comfortable and confident when stepping into the your next interview. Our journey ...

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Oct. 31, 2023

111: Leveling Up Education - Taylor Shead's, Founder and CEO of Stemu…

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and DaNadia Johnson interview Taylor Shead , the founder and CEO of Stemuli , an educational technology company. Shead shares her journey from aspiring to be a reconstructive...

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