Careers Explained shares informational career interviews with professionals in a wide range of roles and industries about their roles, companies, career paths, and advice to help job seekers better understand their options with minimal effort and stress. Leave requests of industries, companies, jobs, or specific questions you would like us to cover here: careersexplained.org/contact
Careers Explained
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Careers Explained shares informational career interviews with professionals in a wide range of roles and industries about their roles, companies, career paths, and advice to help job seekers better understand their options with minimal effort and stress. Leave requests of industries, companies, jobs, or specific questions you would like us to cover here: careersexplained.org/contact
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March 9, 2024
Senior Operations Research Scientist at Wayfair - Ryo Kimura's Career Path
<p>Learn what a Senior Operations Research Scientist at Wayfair does, how Ryo Kimura got into this role, and what career advice he has learned. He received his bachelor's degree from Oberlin College in Mathematics and his master's and Ph.D. in operations research from Carnegie Mellon University. His previous work experience includes being a research Fellow at GE Global Research and a Data Analysis Intern at Compassionate Care Hospice. Timestamps: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCsgpdlEcAo&t=28s" rel="nofollow">0:28</a>: An overview of what a research operations scientist does <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCsgpdlEcAo&t=69s" rel="nofollow">1:09</a>: His typical roles and responsibilities <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCsgpdlEcAo&t=299s" rel="nofollow">4:59</a>: What the software engineering aspect of his roles entails <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCsgpdlEcAo&t=370s" rel="nofollow">6:10</a>: An example of the projects he works on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCsgpdlEcAo&t=557s" rel="nofollow">9:17</a>: The typical timeline of his projects <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCsgpdlEcAo&t=657s" rel="nofollow">10:57</a>: What he likes about the role <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCsgpdlEcAo&t=724s" rel="nofollow">12:04</a>: Challenges of the role <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCsgpdlEcAo&t=785s" rel="nofollow">13:05</a>: The education requirements for his role <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCsgpdlEcAo&t=1329s" rel="nofollow">22:09</a>: Advice on applying to operations research roles <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCsgpdlEcAo&t=1403s" rel="nofollow">23:23</a>: General career advice</p>
February 19, 2024
Codes and Policy Project Analyst at the New Buildings Institute - Grant Sheely's Experience
<p>In this interview, Grant Sheely will share what he does in his current role, how he got this role, and some career advice he has learned. He received his bachelor's degree from Oberlin College in Math and Physics, with a minor in Environmental studies. His work experience includes being a Green House Gas Inventory Intern at Oberlin College, a Sustainability Coordinator at Vornado Realty Trust, and a Project Manager at MaGrann Associates. He is now a Codes and Policy Project Analyst at the New Buildings Institute. We discuss:</p> <ul> <li>1:13: What he does in his current role</li> <li>2:23: What a typical day is like</li> <li>4:09: What his general schedule is like</li> <li>5:02: How many projects he works on at a time</li> <li>5:51: The type of work his projects entail</li> <li>7:13: How social his role is</li> <li>8:01: An example of his projects </li> <li>9:41: The typical timelines of his projects</li> <li>11:01: What the job training is like</li> <li>12:10: Prerequisites needed for the role</li> <li>13:39: An overview of the required certifications for the role</li> <li>16:32: Challenges of the role</li> <li>17:50: What the on the job training is like</li> <li>19:46: How he got into this field and role </li> <li>24:27: Advice on career exploration</li> <li>25:54: How to explore this industry without a formal job</li> <li>27:20: Advice on networking</li> <li>28:29: General career advice</li> </ul>
January 31, 2024
Financial Services Representative at Barnum Financial Group - Jack Armstrong's Experience
<p>Jack Armstrong shares about his career path and current role as a Financial Services Representative at Barnum Financial Group. He received his bachelor's degree from Providence College in Business and Managerial Economics and his previous work experience includes being an Account Manager with Coastline Risk and working at the front desk of the Cape Cod Country Club. We discuss:</p> <p>0:39 - What he does in his current role as a Financial Services Representative</p> <p>2:17 - The educational courses required to move up from his role within the company</p> <p>3:53 - How to take certification courses</p> <p>5:14 - What a typical day or week is like for him</p> <p>6:35 - Barnum’s company culture</p> <p>7:10 - Overview of what customer outreach entails</p> <p>9:01 - How long outreach phone calls last</p> <p>11:21 - What the on-the-job training is like</p> <p>12:22 - The long-term trajectory of the role</p> <p>12:57 - The typical timeline for moving up</p> <p>1437 - What he likes about the role</p> <p>15:16 - What the industry is like</p> <p>15:36 - Challenges of the role</p> <p>16:27 - Industry drop-out rates</p> <p>17:24 - How success is measured</p> <p>17:53 - His company’s culture around competition</p> <p>19:06 - What made him interested in this field, position, and company</p> <p>20:58 - Prerequisites to apply</p> <p>22:41 - Most important qualities for the job</p> <p>24:19 - Advice on how to explore whether this role is a good fit</p> <p>26:14 - Types of roles that can help you gain experience</p> <p>27:22 - General career advice</p>
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