11 min

The Keys to the Office: Your Degree IS NOT Enough The Keys to the Office Podcast

    • Careers

Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals.
Today's focus is: The Importance of Gaining Work Experience Before Graduation
Make sure you hit subscribe if you haven’t already and be sure to share this episode with a friend or two. You can also check me out on Instagram and TikTok @keystotheoffice!
Until next time...stay amazing!
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - 00:30 | The Keys to the Office Podcast Introduction
00:31 - 00:59 | Welcome Your Host, Kristina Butler!
01:00 - 01:59 | My Background
03:15 - 03:45 | Gaining Work Experience
03:46 - 05:11 | Build Your Professional Network on LinkedIn
05:12 - 07:59 | Start Raising Your Hand
08:00 - 09:00 | Start Your Own Business
09:01 - 09:50 | Closing Remarks
09:51 - 10:26 | Subscribe to The Keys to the Office Podcast
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SHOW NOTES
Gaining Work Experience
- Gaining work experience while you’re a student, will certainly impact your earning potential down the road.
Network!
- Create a LinkedIn Profile even if you don’t have a job.
- Make connections in order to build a professional network.
- You will need to leverage your network as you move through your career journey.
Start Raising Your Hand
- Start raising your hand for volunteer opportunities to help build your experience when applying for jobs.
Start Your Own Business
- Monetize your skills and build your portfolio by putting your services on freelance platforms.
- Fiverr, Upwork, etc.
___________________________________________
Support the showLet’s Stay Connected!
Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today!

Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/
Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/

Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront!

CONTACT
For all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.com
Phone Number: (804) 766-5768

Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals.
Today's focus is: The Importance of Gaining Work Experience Before Graduation
Make sure you hit subscribe if you haven’t already and be sure to share this episode with a friend or two. You can also check me out on Instagram and TikTok @keystotheoffice!
Until next time...stay amazing!
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - 00:30 | The Keys to the Office Podcast Introduction
00:31 - 00:59 | Welcome Your Host, Kristina Butler!
01:00 - 01:59 | My Background
03:15 - 03:45 | Gaining Work Experience
03:46 - 05:11 | Build Your Professional Network on LinkedIn
05:12 - 07:59 | Start Raising Your Hand
08:00 - 09:00 | Start Your Own Business
09:01 - 09:50 | Closing Remarks
09:51 - 10:26 | Subscribe to The Keys to the Office Podcast
______________________________________
SHOW NOTES
Gaining Work Experience
- Gaining work experience while you’re a student, will certainly impact your earning potential down the road.
Network!
- Create a LinkedIn Profile even if you don’t have a job.
- Make connections in order to build a professional network.
- You will need to leverage your network as you move through your career journey.
Start Raising Your Hand
- Start raising your hand for volunteer opportunities to help build your experience when applying for jobs.
Start Your Own Business
- Monetize your skills and build your portfolio by putting your services on freelance platforms.
- Fiverr, Upwork, etc.
___________________________________________
Support the showLet’s Stay Connected!
Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today!

Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/
Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/

Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront!

CONTACT
For all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.com
Phone Number: (804) 766-5768

11 min