Joy in Purpose Dr. Lola Sodunke

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Being in your thirties and struggling with your purpose can be challenging. This one thing might be stopping you from moving forward. Listen and let me know your thoughts. Instagram @lolasodunke

This One Tip Will Advance Your Career.


Today, I will be discussing informational interviews.



Informational interviews are essential to helping you find out more about the type of industry, company, or role you’re interested in,” says Dorie Clark, author of Stand Out Networking.


“You may think you already know all about a certain position, but speaking to someone directly allows you to test your assumptions.” John Lees, a UK-based career strategist and author of The Success Code, agrees.

Informational interviews “give you exposure — a way to get yourself known in the hidden job market,” he says. “The visibility may put you straight onto a shortlist, even if a job isn’t advertised.”

https://hbr.org/2016/02/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-an-informational-interview



An informational interview can help you build relationships with individuals in your field of interest.

During the interview make sure, your interviewee does most of the talking.

The interview is an opportunity for you to test your hypothesis about your dream career.

Questions to ask:

How do you get into this line of work?

What do you enjoy about it?

What’s not so great about it?

What’s changing in the sector?

What kinds of people do well in this industry?

Don’t make PERMANENT decisions based on your conversation with one person. Try your best to interview at least three individuals.

E-mail template to request an informational interview


Hello, Mr./Ms./Dr.

My name is Malik Taylor, and I'm a junior majoring in Media Studies at UC Berkeley. Is this a good time for you to talk briefly? I heard you speak at an event sponsored by the Undergraduate Marketing Association last semester. Although I am not currently looking for a job, I have become very interested in public relations and would like to learn more about the field. Would it be possible to schedule 20 to 30 minutes with you at your convenience to ask a few questions and get your advice on how best to prepare to enter the field?"




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Email: joyinpurposepodcast@gmail.com

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Lola

Do you think it is possible to have a dream career?

A dream career doesn’t mean the journey will be easy. It means you will have a career that matches your skills, interests, and potential. It will also provide you a financial reward that matches your expertise.

Questions to ask yourself to help identify your dream career

Who are you?


Knowing who you are is essential to identify your strengths.

Your race, background, environment, language, and culture can help you identify your dream career.

Take a listen to the podcast- it will help you understand what I mean.

Life career themes


“... life career themes are ideas, beliefs, attitudes, and values that people hold about themselves, others, and the world at large. These “I am,” “Others are,” and “Life is” statements have a lot to do with people’s behavior. By looking at behavior—both words and actions—you can infer or directly observe life career themes. Excerpt From: Gysbers, Norman C., Heppner, Mary J., Johnston, Joseph A. “Career Counseling.”

What are you good at? What do you like about your previous work experiences?

What subjects or courses did you like when you were in high school and college?

If there were headlines about your life? What would it say?


Do you prefer working with data, ideas, things, and people? Or a combination of these things?



Take a listen to the podcast to hear how answering these questions can lead you to identify your dream career.


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Email: joyinpurposepodcast@gmail.com

Instagram: @lolasodunke

Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to rate and review the podcast.

Lola

Christina Leeman is the author of the teen transformational booklet WORTH MORE THAN DIAMONDS. Discover your priceless value to God. You are made to shine! Her two passions are helping teen girls understand their worth to God and helping women to be free (and stay free) from what's holding them captive. She's worked in ministry with teen girls and women for ten years and counting. Christina is wife to Ethan and mom to two teen girls and many fur babies. She loves Jesus with all her heart, mind, and soul. She loves reading, hiking, laughing, and spending time with her family. Christina is launching the Raphah: Healed. Freed. Indeed experience for women soon.

Social media: FB: @shewhohonorscl

IG, twitter, pinterest: @shewhohonors

Websites: www.ChristinaLeeman.com

Questions discussed in this episode:


Where were you born, and tell us your favorite childhood memory?
What was your favorite activity (passion) as a child?
You mentioned that your passion is helping teen girls understand their worth to God so they can transform their hearts, minds, and future. How did you discover this passion?
What is the most important lesson that you try to teach young girls?
How can parents positively impact the lives of their teen girls?
Please let us know your social media handles.

My Links:

Download The 5 Steps to Achieving Your Dreams: Click here.

Email: joyinpurposepodcast@gmail.com

Instagram: @lolasodunke

Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to rate and review the podcast.

Lola

Laura L. Padgett is a multi-published, multi-awarded author and dancer. Her two nonfiction books “Dolores, Like the River” and “Jesus in Shorts: Twenty-five Short Stories of Life-Changing Jesus Moments” are among her many published works. With a passion for helping others see their worth and value through the lens of Jesus, she shares stories of God’s love and lessons in her journey of over decades as a writer, dancer and teacher. 

Through her monthly blog, “Livin’ What You’re Given” found on her website at Lauralpadgett.com, she speaks with humor and authenticity into the truth that we are valuable and have purpose at every age and every stage. She also has been published in “Chicken Soup for the Soul” as well as many online Christian publications.

As she shares stories in written word and dance, she encourages others to find healing and inspiration for their life’s purpose in the Risen Christ. She is a wife,mother, grandmother, and proud native of Colorado who lives in Montrose, Co with husband Keith. She holds an MA in storytelling through creative movement from Regis University.

Questions discussed in this episode


Where were you born, and tell us your favorite childhood memory?
What was your favorite activity (passion) as a child?
How was it like growing up with parents addicted to alcohol?
As an adult, what were the effects of growing up with alcoholic parents?
Any advice for anyone who did not receive the love they felt they deserved from their parents?
Tell us about your journey with Christ? (Your meeting with Dolores)

Laura's Links:

FB: Laura L. Padgett, Author, Speaker, Dancer

https://www.facebook.com/LauraLPadgettAuthorSpeakerDancer

Instagram: laurapadgettauthor

Twitter: lauraleepadgett

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-padgett-7b084742/

Website: Lauralpadgett.com

My Links:

Download The 5 Steps to Achieving Your Dreams: Click here.

Email: joyinpurposepodcast@gmail.com

Instagram: @lolasodunke

Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to rate and review the podcast.

Lola