The In-Between Podcast Griffin Prock

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Something New
I’m starting a new series on The In-Between Podcast called: Career Spotlight.This series will include interviews with people in various careers to hear their insight on how their industries work, skills needed to thrive, advice for others, and much more! In the first episode I interviewed my brother, Logan Prock, who works for ServiceNow as a Human Resource Project Specialist. If you want to learn more about a career in Human Resources, press play on the episode today!
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What school failed to prepare us for
The title of this article is a question I found myself asking throughout the years as I have gone through many interviews and seen the many ways companies operate.
As you go through school you might even ask yourself, “Wait, hold on, how do I even get a job?” There lies the problem.
Let me tell you, you are not alone.
Even as you work through a few jobs, you will notice there are a bunch of different interview processes out there that you might come across. We expect our youth to just know how to get a job without having a clue of what to expect. I want this article to help prepare people.
The goal of this article is to help anyone on the search for a job, to make sure you feel prepared for what could be coming down the pipeline depending on where you are interviewing. I will even throw in some tips and tricks I found useful during each part of the interview process.
I always find comfort when I know how things are going to work and what to expect, and let me tell you, there is no better feeling than feeling that way about a job interview process.
So, let us clear that stress up and jump right into it!
“We would love to start the interviewing process. Are you open for a phone screening?”
First of all, congrats on getting to this step! I know you have all submitted hundreds of applications, so it feels great to hear back from a recruiter on that application. Let’s get this bread!
Welcome to stage one, I do not imagine there are many jobs out there that do not start with a phone screen as that has been the boiler plate starting point for every interview process that I have ever done. If I am mistaken, let me know in the comments an interview experience you have had (Get that comments section going 🙌).
This interview is super simple. Here is what to expect:
* The recruiter will call you and ask you a bunch of qualifying questions. They ask these questions because they want to first confirm who you are and if you fit the general job description.
* They will then go on to ask you to ask them questions you have about the role. Tip: Take full advantage of this time. This will not only show them you are excited about this opportunity, but it will also show that you came prepared with info on the role/company.
* If all goes well it will start to feel as though you are chatting with the interviewer as you would a co-worker. This is good! You have broken down the wall of apprehension every recruiter has about new candidates.
* They will then request to see if you are available for a full-on phone/video interview with them or another recruiter (if you are really trying to impress, stating first the desire to set up the next round of interviews is a great move).
Boom, next interview is on the docket. Way to go champ. Time to get ready for what could be ahead.
“We have you scheduled for a 30–60-minute call/video call with me and another recruiter”
You are reading that heading and thinking, “Wait I thought I already interviewed with the recruiting team, I thought I was going to be talking with someone new?”
Well, the piece of information I did not mention above was that phone screens usually are very short and do not include many interview questions. At least not enough to pass you along to the next stage quite yet. Do not worry, we will get you there.
In this hour-long video/call you will most likely be speaking with the original recruiter as well as probably another member of the recruiting team. Companies like to make sure a lot of people interact with potential new candidates to get a wide range of opinions on the candidate.
Here is what to expect is this round of interviewing:
* This round will contain a lot more interview questions directly referencing your past work experience as it relates to this role you are applyin

Griffin’s Book Club
Alright everyone, this week we are taking a break from my usual business-related tips and tricks. I have been very invested in personal growth lately, and as I have stated previously, reading is one of the best ways to do this. Have you ever heard of someone feeling worse about themselves after they finished a book? The answer is no, because whether it is for personal enjoyment or professional development, there is always something to be learned from a good book. So, without further ado, here are my Top 10 recommended books from my adult life.
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Where to Begin
To start off this episode, I want everyone to take out a piece of paper and write down ten adjectives that best describe your personality.
Ready? Go! Seriously, don’t keep reading until you have ten traits written down.
Now that you have that list, rank them in order of what you think is the most important to have in today’s job market.
Keep that list with you as we go through this episode. Now, I have to say, I am sure there are some great personality traits out there that might not make my list. That is not to say that “a perfectionist” and “works too hard” aren’t great fluff traits, but the list below is what employers are truly looking for in a prospective employee. This article is here to expand your thoughts on the traits that might not have made this first list you made, and how you can develop them for your career.
This list ebbs and flows with the everchanging working environments of the modern world. Your grandparents probably had different character traits from what is expected in today’s world. So, just keep that in mind when talking to any “boomers”
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Emails
This episode is great for people with all levels of emailing experience. Whether you have never sent an email in your life, or you send 50 emails every day, this episode will give you great insight on the “dos” and “don’ts” of writing the perfect email.
Email etiquette has changed throughout the years, but the key principles have stayed the same. The biggest principle to remember is that emails are not social media. Yes, it might be an app on your phone just like the others, but it holds more weight than sending a tweet or a Snapchat.
Let us all dive into the best principles I have learned throughout the years of sending emails!
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A Journey You Didn’t Realize You were on
As humans, we wake up every day and make choices that affect each and every aspect of our lives. We develop routines, we explore new activities, and at the end of the day, we always try to do what is best for us. But do we always succeed at this process?
Carol Dweck breaks down this concept into two parts. Fixed or growth. These are two mindsets we can choose to live by each day. This new way of life we have been living for a year has many of us in a personal or emotional rut. I, like many others, have probably let myself sink into a fixed mindset.
And that is ok! 2020 and now 2021 have been challenging to say the least. This past year has tested human biology, psychology, and will-power more than most years would.
Let us take this episode as a way to push ourselves to get back to where we want to be, a growth mindset.
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