On The Board

On The Board

The current professional job market is more challenging than ever, and social media is flooded with dubious advice. "On The Board" cuts through the noise, interviewing ordinary professionals who have actually found work in this unprecedented market.

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July 17, 2026 69 mins

In the series finale, Jason and Michael reflect on their own job searches, the changing role of AI in the workplace, and the past two seasons of On The Board. (Recorded November 2025)

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Hosted by Jason C. McDonald and Michael TharringtonMusic: "Life Goes On" by Gvidon

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How do you handle it when your job search is at odds with your understanding of your own experience level? Andy Piper explains what happened when he dusted off his resume for the first time in over a decade.

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May 15, 2026 35 mins

How do you grow and stretch as a professional, and leverage that to find your next adventure? Ridhwana Khan discusses her adventures in tech writing and more.

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April 10, 2026 35 mins

Is starting your own business a viable alternative to a job search? Ordinal founder Jacob Herrington talks about the challenges of starting a business, including the stuff the influencers don't tell you.

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March 13, 2026 36 mins

Nick Taylor (Developer Advocate) talks about "building in the open", and how that aided his job search.

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December 15, 2024 39 mins

Anna Greene-Hicks (Information Technology Instructor) shares how she took her job search offline, thought outside the box, and found her next adventure.

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December 6, 2024 38 mins

Marlon Peseke (Software Engineer) talks about his path from teaching to boot camp to web accessibility development. He shares his insights about networking to land a new role.

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November 22, 2024 39 mins

JJ Brenner (Software Engineer) shares his tips on navigating the expectations and social games of job hunting and interviews.
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November 15, 2024 40 mins

Todd Lucas (Project Manager) shares his journey overcoming the assumptions of hiring managers, and the sometimes surprising results of calling out biases. ---
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November 8, 2024 37 mins

Paul Hardin (Security Consultant) discusses shifting specialties and breaking out of niches to land a new role. --- Hosted by Jason C. McDonald and Michael Tharrington Music: "Life Goes On" by Gvidon

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November 1, 2024 33 mins

Ned Batchelder (Software Engineer) shares the challenges of finding and taking on a new adventure late in one's career. --- Hosted by Jason C. McDonald and Michael Tharrington Music: "Life Goes On" by Gvidon

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October 25, 2024 34 mins

Abraham Vanderpool (Product Owner) digs into how he's used his experience across multiple jobs and industries to improve his desirability as a candidate. --- Hosted by Jason C. McDonald and Michael Tharrington Music: "Life Goes On" by Gvidon

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October 18, 2024 35 mins

Monica Ayhens-Madon (Community and Marketing Coordinator) shares how she overcame imposter syndrome to land her next role. --- Hosted by Jason C. McDonald and Michael Tharrington Music: "Life Goes On" by Gvidon

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October 11, 2024 36 mins

Jennifer Rorex (HR Generalist) shares her unexpected journey to finding, not just any job, but the right job.

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