DIY Engineering Career Builder Podcast

Success Story - Caleb Shelton - Dam Engineer

This is an amazing Interverview with a "Dam Engineer", Caleb Shelton. Due to the Covid Shutdown, Caleb graduated from College with Zero Civil Engineering experience becuase all of the Internships were closed. Caleb applied the DIY Lessons and landed 7 interviews in 6 weeks and was hired by the Georgia Safe Dams group a their new graduate Engineer! Enjoy! If you want to take the next step in your career, go to diyjobsearch.com and learn the DIY method yourself!  If it worked for Caleb, It can work for YOU!

Episode 9 - How to Deal with the Imposter Syndrome

We all have been Stuck in our Job Search!  Being Stuck is not an Issue, it happens to All of us.  But, Staying STUCK, that's a problem! We all struggle with Imposter Syndrome. An estimated 70% of people experience these impostor feelings at some point in their lives, according  the International Journal of Behavioral Science. That feeling in our head that says, "I am not good Enough," or I don't have what it takes to get hired." If you are in this spot, listen to this Video as I discuss the issues of the Imposter syndrome and how you can TAKE ACTION and move your Career forward!  Steps to take to overcome Imposter Syndrome: 1- Acknowledge the problem. Once you identify the issue, you can put it into perspective and realize we all have moments of self-doubt. 2-It can also be helpful to share what you’re feeling with trusted friends or a mentor or job Search Coach. Often just having a listening ear will help you to discover the Next Right step in your Job Search. 3- Take One Action Step today toward your Goal of employment. Even the most simple step is a BIG DEAL, when it is in the right direction!  Possible Action Step Ideas!  * Update your Linkedin Profile - New Picture, Banner, Title. * Apply for a job On-line * Connect with someone on Linkedin in your market in your town. Get your Copy of the Linkedin Profile Checklist: So you can be sure you are taking the Right Step in your Job Search! https://www.diyejs.com/pl/256676

Episode 8 - Success Story, David Priddy

Welcome to the brand new DIY Engineering Career Builder Podcast! With your host, engineer, recruiter, and career-building coach, Pat Batchelor. In today's special episode, Pat focuses on David Priddy and the steps he took when he lost his job. | The DIY Career Building Podcast is designed to "find a job in half the time and have fun doing it!" Album artwork by Janie Owen-Bugh. Visit diyejs.com to learn more. SHOW NOTES:

Episode 6 - Success Story, Ken Allen

Welcome to the brand new DIY Engineering Career Builder Podcast! With your host, engineer, recruiter, and career building coach, Pat Batchelor. In today's special episode, Pat begins the first of many success story interviews. Today focuses on Ken Allen and his son John's success story through Pat's course to a job in 3.5 weeks. | The DIY Career Building Podcast is designed to "find a job in half the time and have fun doing it!" A production of Eleven14 Studios. Album artwork by Janie Owen-Bugh. Visit diyejs.com to learn more. SHOW NOTES: Ken Allen Father of a College Grad I took the DIY Engineering Job Search Course in May 2020 with my son (a new grad during the COVID pandemic). Pat really Brought a lot of Creative Ideas on How to Get Noticed by Hiring Managers and Recruiters and methods to get in contact with decision-makers. My son did get a job during this course - I told him he was the only one I knew that started this path and got recruited as the economy was shut down. I enjoyed the Workshop - Pat has a lot of experience and knowledge to share. I would recommend it to any Engineer who feels Stuck in their Job Search! For the Zoom video interview, click here: https://www.diyejs.com/success-story-Father%20sponsors%20Son

Episode 5 - Success Story, AJ

Welcome to the brand new DIY Engineering Career Builder Podcast! With your host, engineer, recruiter, and career-building coach, Pat Batchelor. In today's special episode, Pat begins the first of many success story interviews. Today focuses on AJ's story through COVID and landing a job after taking Pat's DIY course. | The DIY Career Building Podcast is designed to "find a job in half the time and have fun doing it!" A production of Eleven14 Studios. Album artwork by Janie Owen-Bugh. Visit diyejs.com to learn more. SHOW NOTES: Ajinkya (AJ) Deshpande, E.I.T. Engineering Intern at Owen Steel Company Inc. I took the DIY Engineering Job Search Course in May 2020. Pat really brought a lot of great ideas and helped me in getting noticed by Hiring Managers and Recruiters. He ensured that everyone was involved in the workshop and everyone benefited from it, by tailoring the experience uniquely for everyone. I had a great time doing the workshop and would recommend it to any engineer who may be stuck in their job search!