The Career Path Pod by Indeed

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Welcome to The Career Path Pod by Indeed, the podcast that proves there's more than one path to better work. Each episode brings two workers together to talk about something they have in common: they found a job on Indeed through their own unique career journeys. And that’s not all! With vastly different backgrounds, industries, and roles, our guests turn the tables and interview each other, sharing authentic conversations about their pivotal career moments. From conquering obstacles to discovering their niche, you'll hear how they achieved their goals—whether it's a high-paying job or a fulfilling side hustle—through diverse strategies. Discover the surprising commonalities and differences in the experiences of a dental hygienist and assistant project manager, as they share the invaluable lessons learned along the way, all to inspire and equip you with new insights for your own path. Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer.

Episodes

  1. AUG 13

    How to Find a High-Paying Job You Love: Insights from a Truck Driver and a Project Engineer

    A high-paying job doesn't also have to mean high stress! In this episode, a truck driver and a project engineer share their inspiring stories of finding careers they genuinely enjoy. You'll discover how to turn your passions into a paycheck, find a job that fits your lifestyle, and advocate for yourself to get what you're worth. Tune in and get ready to find a job that keeps you inspired and well-paid. Subscribe for new episodes to help you on your own career path! Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. 0:00 - Episode introduction  0:52 - Guest introductions  1:46 - Karl's career switch: from auto mechanic to project engineer  2:42 - How to make a high salary as a truck driver and project engineer 3:36 - What makes their roles fun  4:31 - How Jane found her career as a truck driver  6:05 - Discovering a fun job that fits your lifestyle  6:54 - Jane's job search process  8:40 - Carl's job search process  9:37 - Negotiating salary and benefits for work-life balance 11:04 - How to find high-paying jobs that are fun on Indeed 11:50 - How Jane and Karl's unique career paths led to high-salary positions 12:47 - Challenges of starting a new job  14:11 - Advice before starting a job search  16:28 - Why networking and a great attitude are essential  17:07 - What's next for Jane and Karl 17:52 - What a truck driver and a project engineer have in common 18:35 - Episode recap

    20 min
  2. JUL 30

    Your Guide to Make Extra Income: Real Stories from a COO & Radiation Therapist

    Did you know you can earn extra income from your passions? And here’s the best part: You don’t have to quit your day job or exhaust yourself to make a little extra earnings doing what you love the most.  Hear from our guests, a nurse-turned-COO and a radiation therapist, who share their inspiring paths to financial growth and career satisfaction. Discover how they leveraged their skills, found side hustles, AND used Indeed to their advantage. Subscribe for new episodes to help you on your own career path!  Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. 0:00 – Intro 0:45 – Meet Raquel Perez: COO of The Nursing Beat 1:05 – Meet Peter: Radiation therapist & medical dosimetrist 2:00 – Why Peter started looking for a side gig 3:30 – How Raquel applied for her COO role 4:50 – Side gig vs. full-time job search differences 7:20 – Raquel’s non-traditional path from nurse to marketing 9:10 – Interviewing for side gigs vs. full-time roles 11:50 – Negotiating salary for full-time vs. side gigs 14:15 – Using Indeed for job search & resume review 15:20 – Networking for extra income opportunities 15:55 – flexible side gig options on Indeed 16:20 – Strategies for finding extra income 17:50 – Raquel’s past side gigs before marketing 18:25 – Why marketing stuck for Raquel 18:45 – Why radiation oncology stuck for Peter 20:00 - Pros and cons of making extra income  23:45 - Challenges transitioning side gig to full-time  25:40 - What Raquel wished she knew before her job search  26:40 - What Peter wished he knew before his job search  27:25 - First steps to make extra income alongside a full-time job  28:20 - Peter & Raquel's next career steps 29:50 - Episode recap

    32 min
  3. JUL 16

    High-Paying Remote Jobs: A Social Impact Manager & Editor Share Their Journeys

    Looking for tips on how to land a high-paying remote job? Then this is the episode for you! Join social impact manager Paola and editorial consultant Gwen as they share their journeys to landing high-salary remote roles. You'll learn their best tips for navigating the remote job market, negotiating pay, and how to thrive in a flexible, high-earning career. Subscribe for more episodes to help you on your own career path! Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - What a typical day looks like 3:03 - Job history before working remotely 5:42 - How Gwen got into finding a remote job 6:03 - How Paola got into finding a remote job 6:31 - What the job search process looked like 10:00 - Gwen’s work structure as an editor 10:49 - Negotiating salary 11:30 - Why Gwen and Paolo prefer remote work 14:51 - Challenges faced during the job search process 16:01 - Using Indeed during the job search 17:15 - Strategy for finding a high-paying remote job 19:03 - Opportunities as a social impact manager and editor  19:35 - Useful skills for working remotely 20:56 - When you know if a role is right for you 24:33 - Advice for someone starting a remote job search 25:41 - One thing Gwen and Paola wish they knew before starting 26:40 - Next career steps for Gwen and Paola 27:45 - Unexpected commonalities  28:54 - Episode recap

    31 min
  4. JUL 2

    Introvert Careers: How a Freelance Writer & Accountant Found Their Jobs | Indeed

    In this episode, we’re remote jobs and careers that fit our guests' introvert personalites. Meet Paul, a freelance writer, and Guelita, an accountant, and learn how they found the independent work lifestyles for them right on Indeed. They’ll dive deep into their unique journeys: discussing what their daily lives look like and even the surprising ways communication skills are still an important key to success in their respective roles. So, if you're looking for work that truly fits your introverted style, listen and subscribe for the best strategies to find a role for you! Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. 0:00 - Intro 1:09 - What a typical day looks like 2:21 - Educational backgrounds and experience 3:17 - How Paul got into freelance writing  3:37 - How to know if you want a job that doesn't deal with people 5:46 - Using Indeed to search for jobs 7:50 - How to apply for a freelance writer job 8:19 - How to apply for a job as an accountant  9:15 - Tips for getting through the interview as an introvert  10:26 - The hardest part of searching for accountant jobs  10:55 - The hardest part of searching for freelance writer jobs 12:24 - How often do you look for jobs as a freelancer? 13:31 - What do you like most about your job? 14:31 - Skills you need as an accountant  15:36 - Pros and cons of working alone 16:48 - When you know if a role is right for you 18:15 - How their current work environments compare to their last 19:36 - What to know before starting your job search 20:23 - First steps to find a job for introverts 22:19 - Where Paul and Guelita see their career paths going

    25 min
  5. JUN 18

    Journey to The $100K Club: Dental Hygienist & Assistant Project Manager Discuss | Indeed

    Drew here and we're talking jobs that pay over $100K! Discover misconceptions about high-paying jobs in The Career Path Pod presented by Indeed: A new podcast where we listen to people with similar career goals, but took different paths to get there AND used Indeed to get their jobs 😉. In the first episode, Brittany, a Dental Hygienist from San Diego, and Raquel, an Assistant Project Manager from Los Angeles, discuss their professional backgrounds, the job search highs and lows that helped them break the $100K mark, and what they wish they knew before starting their job search. Settle in for this candid conversation full of advice for earning six figures. Subscribe for new episodes to help you on your own career path!  Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:03 - What does a typical day look like? 3:08 - Using Indeed to engage & conduct market research 3:45 - Raquel’s professional background before becoming an assistant project manager 5:46 - Brittany’s professional background before becoming a dental hygienist  7:16 - Defining moment for career decision 8:23 - Favorite thing you like about your job? 9:40 - Most valuable skills you’ve implemented in your career? 11:18 - What’s one thing you wish you knew during your job search? 12:37 - How long did it take to start making a 100k salary? 13:25 - Salary negotiation tactics 17:07 - How long did it take to land your role? 18:53 - Dealing with impostor syndrome 20:27 - Common misconception about people making over 100k in your profession?  21:26 - Tips to make over 100k salary in each role 22:36 - Where are you looking to go next in your career? 23:29 - What's one thing you didn’t expect us to have in common? 25:14 - Episode recap

    27 min

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Welcome to The Career Path Pod by Indeed, the podcast that proves there's more than one path to better work. Each episode brings two workers together to talk about something they have in common: they found a job on Indeed through their own unique career journeys. And that’s not all! With vastly different backgrounds, industries, and roles, our guests turn the tables and interview each other, sharing authentic conversations about their pivotal career moments. From conquering obstacles to discovering their niche, you'll hear how they achieved their goals—whether it's a high-paying job or a fulfilling side hustle—through diverse strategies. Discover the surprising commonalities and differences in the experiences of a dental hygienist and assistant project manager, as they share the invaluable lessons learned along the way, all to inspire and equip you with new insights for your own path. Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer.