From Google to Higher Ed: Job Search Secrets with Recruiter Will James | Emily Talks Tech Jobs

Ship Proof, Tell Your Story, & Get Hired with Cory Kelly | Emily Talks Tech Jobs

In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Cory Kelly, The Bald Tech Coach, to explore what clarity, calmness, and storytelling can do for your tech career. Cory and I talk about how to: * Create thinking spaces that lead to better decisions * Tell a story recruiters actually want to read * Use AI without sounding generic * Bring calm confidence into every interview If you’ve ever felt unseen or uncertain in your job search, this one’s for you. 👉 Cory on LinkedIn:   / corykelly1   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEtWU0Fjd0NyV3ptUTZVNlVWSHlQS0lVcWR5UXxBQ3Jtc0ttOEQ1ZlNxcUNDYWp4STlvVW5WdE9MbHo4NjhTMlVTbk1TdHBzS1JqUGd3bTlNaWtVR2tWRlpBbnVMdFBXb01qLXFJb1lCNzUybUxtYkJXMFFNb3lOREZJTFlxVVozNGpNZWZ5cnU2eFhQdFhBd0VTTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fcorykelly1%2F&v=qE9ZKj2phNs] 👉 Cory's website: https://baldtechcoach.com/ [https://baldtechcoach.com/] 👉 My LinkedIn:   / emily-ndv   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3ZaUDBDb1RWMjZKSU5RTngyeG9VQVFNQ3A1UXxBQ3Jtc0tuQ2x2cThTZFJNU09jdFE1VXFPUFdITTA1Q0NvYnNEblJMSGRLclNhWXhyOGhTRmtldnVpZTBGcUtHaWdUZXlMS0hrbzRYVTY3LWlfLVNCZVhoV1VEWkxHdi0zOTFLN1AwV256VWhmOHNFSFRPM2Z0RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Femily-ndv%2F&v=qE9ZKj2phNs] 👉 My site: https://www.emilycareerservices.com/ [https://www.emilycareerservices.com/] 👉 My free newsletter: https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv [https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv]...

Human-First Leadership in the Age of AI | Keith Anderson (Ex-Meta, DoorDash) | Emily Talks Tech Jobs

What if leadership wasn’t about working harder, but about leading with more humanity? In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Keith Anderson, former Meta and DoorDash leader and founder of Career Alchemy Lab, to explore how AI is redefining what great leadership looks like. Keith shares his journey from teaching to tech to executive coaching and the powerful lessons he’s learned about authenticity, communication, and leading in a rapidly changing world. 💬 In this episode, we discuss: • Why “working harder” doesn’t guarantee promotions • The biggest mindset shifts tech leaders need in the AI era • How language can make or break your leadership presence • Why authentic connection is the new competitive edge • What leadership will look like by 2030 🎧 About Keith Anderson Keith is an ex-Meta and DoorDash leader who’s hired over 100 people and now helps tech professionals land next-level leadership roles. He’s the author of 30-Day Career Reboot and the founder of Career Alchemy Lab, where he teaches leaders to blend empathy and AI for stronger results. 👉 Keith on LinkedIn:   / keithand   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1N5em5aMHd5eUE3SmhiWjgtay04eWVOTG1Kd3xBQ3Jtc0trS19VYzRFbzByZjhjMlZSX0VNQUxfQTkwOXFmOHVJZU9QWHBJTTNuWTZmTjYxdWhLZER4OUdMcURUNHVnSkYwSFdaTEdTLWd2amgwVEE2UXhGUFJrVzVGT2RlLVhSdHpBRDRxWW1FRWtaNDdaVW1NZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fkeithand%2F&v=sH1-kSkVUSc] 👉 Keith's Website: https://www.skool.com/undeniableleade [https://www.skool.com/undeniableleade]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFVBaWN1U001ZE55aW94REg2SW5BdmU0MjlpZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttNlFiMzktcm9Mbmw5b005UWhkYkhLNnFtcGRjcGZDV21qNndmU1ZtbFhYVVRnQkFKb1pIcGRTTElqZmxjN2wyWlp3TUkzeU5DZGM5YnlDVTdiT1lYRjU1NWlGOVVCd2xNZFVRTkRIWUpoSjhiOFVOWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skool.com%2Fundeniableleader%2Fabout&v=sH1-kSkVUSc] 👉 My LinkedIn:   / emily-ndv   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm0yVGRhaFpURHlZeGw4NFlQYUtTUXV3dmJTUXxBQ3Jtc0tud0VPaXVNVUpOM1Q5QVNmNkJGQzdXNlg2U1lSOVd3VnhFV1JidFpNaDEzTC1QQ2w4c3dVbENVajZ3NFNXUTVkQ0g1R3VZbDBtOEFYZ0JrcnRWY1lydEdRdTdaT0pHcVVsemx4QkZuMUpNOURSLUlpOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Femily-ndv%2F&v=sH1-kSkVUSc] 👉 My site: https://www.emilycareerservices.com/ [https://www.emilycareerservices.com/] 👉 My free newsletter: https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv [https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWFESHo0Q3FfaFhlakdGdUFva1lSd0cteVlBUXxBQ3Jtc0ttUHNseXZDTUdWR3lMcldpaWpFNE5fN21GMWp1cnZVR3hhYVFEYk9yNVpQTXpTSUthc243QjZiaXBqSVJtM3NVLUxHT3hDNERBc0NnQ1Y4X3Rxd0NqblJWRzk2clYzWVhybVI2ajRMazNXMkFzVTBJaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Femily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv.com%2F&v=sH1-kSkVUSc]

The Future of Work: How to Thrive in the Age of AI with Fadi Hindi | Emily Talks Tech Jobs

How can job seekers and tech professionals stay employable in a world where AI is constantly changing everything? In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Fadi Hindi, CEO of The Consulting Lab and AI educator at NC State, to unpack what it really takes to stay ahead of the curve in today’s job market. We explore: 💡 Why we won’t be replaced by AI if we learn how to use it ⚙️ How to build “AI literacy” even if you’re not technical 🧠 The new must-have skill for every professional ( 📈 What the next generation of tech jobs will look like, and how to prepare 🌍 How to balance human intelligence with artificial intelligence to future-proof your career Whether you’re early in your tech career or navigating a mid-career pivot, this episode will help you understand how to use AI as a competitive advantage. 👉 Fadi on LinkedIn:   / fadihindi   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEdOQWxNSnlwUXBxeWJtWlIzNTY3V21pTHlXd3xBQ3Jtc0trZG9vbUNnbnUzZ2tUYmlZaGFCQWpTdjNYRHNwb2tYRnd3TVJCMWxrellnbTBnckJ2VkZiQy1HbWhPUzYtNUxvc2hmVm52NW5nY2JlS0FhajVDMU5MX3ZXUDZNclFYcG9lMFp0aVY5WmNPWk5tOUItRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Ffadihindi%2F&v=HdzaIqlpyiw] 👉 TCLi Academy: https://tcliacademy.com/ [https://tcliacademy.com/] 👉 TCLi on YouTube:    / @theconsultinglabinc   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClEomie5TMnLwGK9VTtdP5w] 👉 My LinkedIn:   / emily-ndv   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEFKRkpFUG1pbnF5bUJUTXYtSnJYOENvWmhXQXxBQ3Jtc0trUWRyb19IR2gyYjZYcGhac3YyTWN0QU9INm1MTzRtQ0EyYkJjOFVEem8tQ3BBaHJmcktBTXRfaWdaT1pfMlVXMXpyLUxMSFNOdEQ1UExYMmxjNHY0YnFqOEFvMThlYkNwODNWWWl5VUdPcHp1Q0E3Yw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Femily-ndv%2F&v=HdzaIqlpyiw] 👉 My site: https://www.emilycareerservices.com/ [https://www.emilycareerservices.com/] 👉 My free newsletter: https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv [https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazh4TkRFVVFYMEtaM2V0elQySVAzMFpUa090UXxBQ3Jtc0tuQ0tLTmZaV1daSjE3M0pfSHhKb0ZmSXBmQk1QRW9NOXE1OU5qVkFPSEJ6em0yQXo5YXFOMFBKWTdTQTRTT1RYYklKVjJuTVhseS1TQjFIOHNaM2U2QzJKVjNEUG15WmZGMWpsaGpoSVR1dHVWeUt5MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Femily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv.com%2F&v=HdzaIqlpyiw]

From Art to AI: Landing a Product Design Role in Tech with Billie Cavallaro | Emily Talks Tech Jobs

In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Billie Cavallaro: a designer and entrepreneur who went from a creative arts background to leading AI-first product design initiatives for a fortune 100 company. Billie shares how he turned an unconventional path into a thriving design career, what it really takes to land in corporate as a creative, and why AI is not the end of design jobs. It’s the next frontier. If you’re a designer, creative, or career changer wondering how to break into tech, this episode is packed with the insights, mindset shifts, and inspiration for you. 🎧 Listen and subscribe for more real stories, job search strategies, and insider advice from industry pros. My LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/emily-ndv [http://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-ndv] My site: www.emilycareerservices.com [http://www.emilycareerservices.com] My free newsletter: www.emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv.com [http://www.emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv.com]

From Shark Tank to Data Analytics: How Holly Heath Reinvented Her Career in Tech | Emily Talks Tech

In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Holly Heath, an analytics consultant and data-driven leader who made a bold mid-career pivot from entrepreneurship to tech. Holly shares how she went from co-founding Space Shake and landing on Shark Tank to building a thriving career in data analytics. We dig into: * How to reframe 20 years of experience into a data-focused career * Why transferable skills matter more than a degree * How to overcome imposter syndrome when pivoting careers * Why it’s never too late to break into tech * The one piece of career advice you should ignore If you’ve ever wondered how to transition into data or tech, or how to connect the dots in your own career, this episode is a must watch. 🎧 Listen and subscribe for more real stories, job search strategies, and insider advice from industry pros. Connect with Holly: www.linkedin.com/in/hollyaheath [http://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyaheath] My LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/emily-ndv [http://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-ndv] My site: www.emilycareerservices.com [http://www.emilycareerservices.com] My free newsletter: www.emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv.com [http://www.emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv.com]