In this episode of the Blisscareer podcast, Dr. Cecile PERA gives us a deep dive into how she does what she does best. And while thinking of a title for this episode, this title came to mind, and I must say that it best fits what Cecile covers in this episode. What is the future of the automotive industry? How can you start working to develop the skills needed to excel in that space? What are some challenges ahead of us as we embrace this new era? And so much more. Thanks again Cecile for taking...
Oct 04, 2021•45 min•Ep. 16
How did Jeevan Raghu go from an Instagram ad while in Bangalore in India to one of the top leadership development programs in Germany? What is he currently doing to shape the future of the automotive industry? In this episode of the Blisscareer podcast, Jeevan takes us through his journey of how he got to Germany, the glitches he faced on the way, how he overcame them, what is currently doing at Daimler. His story is one you want to listen to as you navigate your career. Was really a pleasure to...
Aug 09, 2021•40 min•Ep. 15
Is an internship in consulting worth it? How do you prepare for them? What are some strategies to help you stand-out? Marla shares her experiences with us and gives her tips of how to be successful in this space.
Aug 02, 2021•25 min•Ep. 14
Had a great conversation with Aida Oghabi (Senior Account Manager at Google, where she dissected what digital marketing is, the future of the space, how she got in and some tips of how to get into the industry. She then went on to share some of what has been keeping her going as she navigates her career. Oh, and we even talked about one of her impressive hobbies. Lots of stuff – just go listen and you would be happy you did.
May 27, 2021•37 min•Ep. 13
A company is not doing you a favor by giving you a job. They have a challenge they want to solve, which is why the job is out there in the first place. So to stand out and get the best out of your next interview, you need to go in as someone who would bring in a lot of value and got what it takes to do the job. Going in with such a mentality will positively affect the way you perform in your next interview.
Apr 27, 2021•4 min•Ep. 12
Dealing with rejections during your job search can be tough. However, it is very important to keep your head up so you do not lose motivation and momentum but to keep on going because at the end of it all, that job, that role you have been waiting would come.
Apr 18, 2021•8 min•Ep. 11
Most of us under estimate the effort needed to excel in a country other than ours. We under estimate the time requirement needed to learn a new language, to understand the culture and fit in, let go of some unknown biases, build new connections, adjust to different styles of working and so on. The list is endless. We underestimate all these and think it's a stroll in the pack. It is not.
Mar 01, 2021•7 min•Ep. 10
Treat your CV as a product and make sure its client ready because typos is the one thing that makes it easier for HR to toss your CV / Cover Letter. You don't want to make it easy for them. Heck, you want to do everything in your power to take yourself out of the equation - outsource that decision making process to them. But if you have typos in your CV / Cover Letter, you do exactly the opposite. You make it easier for them to toss you out.
Feb 22, 2021•6 min•Ep. 9
I have gone through lots of CVs and I realized that most of you are not using the "Other Experience" section to your advantage. It is your gold mine and you have nothing to lose in this section. I indulge you to start using this if you arent already.
Feb 07, 2021•4 min•Ep. 8
One of your least worries when ever you apply for a job should be your competition. Why? There is nothing you can do about your competition. If you start worrying about them, you let that occupy a space in your brain that you should otherwise be using to work on making yourself the one candidate for the job.
Feb 07, 2021•4 min•Ep. 7
There are several people I look up to. People that inspire me. People I aspire to be like one day. And on top of that list is - - myself. Yes, I look up to myself and I always aspire to be the best version of myself. I tell myself - - "Hey Dan, you are enough". "Hey Dan, you got this". As you begin the year, know that you are enough.
Jan 18, 2021•6 min•Ep. 6
How proactive are you with the interview process of that position that you’re really interested in? You have to be thoughtful and understand the value you bring to the table to stand out from other candidates. In this episode, we invite George over to share how he just landed the position of a Performance Marketing Manager with Hugo Boss. He shares about the mistakes he made when he was jobless and the winning strategy he utilized when he landed the interview with Hugo Boss.
Jan 17, 2021•42 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, I talk to José Antonio de los Llanos who is a part of the TOP START International Business Leader Program with BASF. José is an aerospace engineering graduate who discovered he was more interested in management in the tech space than what he studied in school. He shares his journey and how he became interested in the TOP START program, interviewed, and got the job during the pandemic.
Nov 17, 2020•38 min•Ep. 4
Did you know that interviewers can see through you when you’re not motivated enough for the role? In this episode, Dan Solomon talks about the importance of motivation when going into an interview. He explains in detail how to answer the ‘why do you want to work for us? ’ question by making sure you have a crystal-clear answer. He also shares a personal story of how he once missed a role due to a lack of motivation.
Sep 30, 2020•23 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, we have Rahman Shaik, an availability and reliability engineer with the global giant ASML. He graduated with a chemical engineering degree but learned to be adaptable and open-minded to career opportunities that presented themselves like working in the petroleum and semiconductors industries. Rahman shares his journey at ASML from 5 sets of interviews and trainings to settling in a challenging yet exciting role.
Sep 29, 2020•40 min•Ep. 2
This episode is divided into two parts. The first part gives a general introduction to Blisscareer and in the second part, I talk about how things fall into place. So no matter where you find yourself right now - always remember that at the end, things fall into place and in the end, you would happy you waited.
Sep 18, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
