Harrison Chau shares the story of his career journey and the path that led him to become an IC Layout Designer.  He also discusses what it's like to be an IC Layout Designer, the education required, and some general information about income.

@JobGuppy show notes and other related items at https://jobguppy.com/engineering/electrical-engineering/semiconductor-ic-layout-engineer-harrison-chau/.

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 In this conversation, Karen Holt, a Library Director in a national lab for the Department of Energy, shares her journey and experiences in the field of librarianship. She discusses the different types of libraries and the various roles within the profession. Karen explains her daily responsibilities as a library director. She has also worked in diverse roles all over the world.  She shares insights into her career ...

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In this conversation, Josh Grooms, a master electrician, discusses his role and experiences in the electrical trade. He shares insights into the daily tasks and projects of an electrician, including working in attics and troubleshooting electrical issues. Josh also highlights the variety of work and job satisfaction that comes with being an electrician. He discusses the transition to business ownership and the respo...

 Summary: Jason Grote, a residential real estate investor, shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey in the real estate industry. He discusses working with family, balancing office work and field work, and the process of real estate investing. He also highlights the financial challenges and the importance of budgeting. Jason emphasizes the need for fortitude and self-drive in entrepreneurship and the un-glamorous side of the...

In this conversation, Chris interviews Ben Pratt, a Market Development Manager at Carlisle Interconnect. Ben shares his career journey, starting from being an organic farmer and welder to his current role. He explains the responsibilities of a Market Development Manager, which include product management, strategic account management, and product marketing. Ben emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration in his role and ...

In this episode, Mariana shares her experience working as an Operations Manager at Amazon in the supply chain management field. She discusses the daily activities, goals, and metrics of her role, as well as the skills and personality traits required for success.

Mariana also talks about the challenges she faced as a new leader and how she overcame shyness to develop her leadership skills. She provides insights into career ...

In this episode, John Bottoms shares what it's like to be head of cybersecurity at Mozilla Firefox and gives some examples of the projects and issues he and his team tackle. 

This career field has a very diverse set of specialties to explore, like evaluating security level risks associated  with merger and acquisitions targets, incident response, disaster recovery, and data management to name a few. 

John h...

Are you considering a career in the automotive repair and maintenance industry and have questions? 

Check out this episode where ASE certified technician, Andrew Smith, shares valuable information he has learned across his career from working at corporate dealerships, managing shops, owning his own shop, and now teaching local high school students.

He has good advice on how to launch your career and on maximizin...

In this month's recap, you’ll hear from three individuals: a Resident Chef, an Accounting Manager, and a Salesforce Consultant. Chris summarizes each guest interview along with their best career advice.

For more detailed information about each career, please click on the titles listed below:

• Episode 9 - Resident Chef at Sur La Table
• Episode 10 - Financial Accounting Manager, Do the Numbers Add Up?
• Episode 1...

In this episode, Chris chats with Stephen Guzman about what the job entails as a Salesforce Consultant. But what is a Salesforce Consultant? 

In simple terms, they're experts in understanding a company's needs and goals, and then customizing and setting up Salesforce to fit those requirements. Salesforce is a tool for managing customer relationships and a Salesforce Consultant, like Stephen, is someone who helps the c...

In the world of an accountant, every dollar has a tale to tell. Join Chris as he speaks with Accounting Manager, Eddy Gloria, about what it’s like to become successful in this industry. Together, they peel back the layers of an accountant’s world and discuss everything from the demands of the industry, including the long working hours, and the benefits of early career moves.

JobGuppy show notes: https://jobguppy.com/financ...

There’s more to being a chef than what you see on TV. Despite the excitement of cooking competitions and baking shows, a chef’s job goes beyond the kitchen.

In today’s episode, Chris sits down with Resident Chef, Nick Rogers as he talks about what being a chef is really like. From his own personal career ladder to the career opportunities available, to what a day in his life looks like, you’ll walk away from this intervie...

In this month's recap, you'll hear from seven people across a wide range of industries. Find more information on each episode based on their career titles below:

• Episode 1 - Fractional Airline Pilot
• Episode 2 - Otorhyinolaryngologist: Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor
• Episode 3 - Petroleum Geologist
• Episode 4 - Forensic Anthropologist
• Episode 5 - Music Theory Professor
• Episode 6 - Business Transformation Consultant
• Ep...

In this episode, Chris speaks with Ronier Abarca, an intraoperative neuromonitoring specialist, who monitors neurological functions during surgery (the intraoperative part). His job is to keep the surgeon informed on what is happening to the nervous system around the area where the surgeon is operating - usually during neck or back surgery. Ronier shares what a typical day in the life can look like, how to prepare before a schedule...

In this episode, Chris is joined by Business Transformation Consultant, Jesus Patino. He shares his unconventional path that took him from rigs to riches. Literally. As a former, chemical engineer working offshore, Jesus shares how his journey and experience led him to where he is today - meeting companies where they’re at in the business lifecycle and helping them to level up. You’ll learn about the skillsets needed to succeed in ...

If you want to major in Music Theory or better yet, wonder what music professions are out there, this episode is for you. 

Join Chris as he speaks with Associate Professor Dr. Sumanth Gopinath who breaks down what Music Theorists actually do. They also delve into the wide range of career possibilities that fall under the music theory umbrella. From music therapy to a professor in academia, the career pool is overflowing wi...

If you love science and human anatomy, this episode is for you.

Chris speaks with Dr. Natalie Langley, a Board Certified Forensic Anthropologist, who specializes in examining skeletal remains. Whether it’s to identify individuals, unravel mysteries, or find clues about ancestry, age, and signs of trauma or disease, Forensic Anthropologists bridge the gap between the living and the deceased.

Dr. Langley has a research lab at...

What does a Geologist in the Petroleum Industry do exactly?

That's what today's episode is all about. 

In this episode, Chris is joined by Adam Damman as he shares his experience as a Petroleum Geologist, what he does day-to-day, and how he got where he is.  They also discuss college programs and the pros and cons of different levels of education.  

Adam breaks down what it means to be different...

An Otolaryngologist is a fancy word for Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor a.k.a. ENT.

In this episode, Chris sits down with Dr. Mary Beauchamp as she sheds some light on her daily life as an ENT doctor. This conversation will give you a glimpse into her daily life as she handles diverse medical cases each day.  

Beyond her professional journey, Dr. Mary candidly also shares her experience as a successful career woman balancing p...