In a job market that's tougher than ever, standing out is the name of the game — especially for Gen Z. In this episode, branding guru and Gen Z career expert Jade Walters shares proven strategies about how to crush your early career. From her unconventional journey (like landing her dream job with a TikTok resume) to her no-nonsense approach, host Mark Williams uncovers and discusses her go-to strategies for job seekers to get noticed.
What you'll learn:
- How to build a personal brand online that turns heads
- Secrets to crafting a resume and portfolio that screams "hire me!"
- Mastering job applications — and how to bounce back from rejection
- Why finding the right work-life balance and company culture really matters
- The best platforms and resources for scoring killer career opportunities
If you're fresh out of school or thinking about transitioning career paths, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you rise above the noise and land your next great opportunity ASAP.
Jade Walters is a May 2021 Howard University graduate with a B.S. in Health Education, concentration in Maternal and Child Health. Postgrad, Jade relocated from NYC to Chicago to join Tik Tok's advertising team as a Client Solutions Planner, eventually pivoting to work full-time as an employer branding consultant at WayUp, working closely with corporate early career recruiting teams.
Walters is also the founding editor of the early career resources blog, The Ninth Semester, the go-to platform for a community of over 200,000 students and recent graduates. Jade's content includes personal career anecdotes, lessons she’s learned along the way, and entry-level career resources and paid opportunities for her audience as they navigate their early career journeys.
You can find Jade on LinkedIn, Tik Tok, Instagram, YouTube, and her website.
Website: Mark Williams
Social: LinkedIn
Check out Mark's Book: Lead, Don't Manage: 12 Lessons in Creating a Leadership Culture Based on Core Values
Speaking Engagements: Book Mark
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