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  • "What’s the next step in my career?"

    We’ve probably asked this question at some point, and the same goes for Matthew Gomez. Initially uncertain about his career path, he found Special Education Teaching. Today, he shares his insights on everything about the role.

    Discover what a special education teacher does daily, including their responsibilities, work schedule, challenges, exciting aspects, salary range, and much more…

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.

    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 Overview of Matthew Gomez’s journey

    12:53 Daily tasks a special education teacher do

    17:31 Evaluating students' socio-economic status and grades

    24:15 Earned master's degree quickly through alternative certification

    29:28 Understanding student progress through detailed diagnostic tools.

    33:10 Most exciting part of being a special education teacher

    39:22 Challenging parts of being a special education teacher

    56:02 Books and other recommendations for aspiring special education teachers

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  • Sales is a fast-paced field, and sales operations are the backbone of a sales team. They juggle numerous tasks daily to ensure everything runs smoothly. Do you think you're up for the challenge?

    Meet Kevin Ramon, a senior sales operations analyst at Dell.

    In this episode, he shares what it’s really like to work in sales operations including the common misconceptions about the role, the exciting and challenging parts, the salary range and comissions, their daily tasks, and much more…

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.

    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 Meet Kevin Ramon, a senior sales operations at Dell

    05:18 Operations offers diverse opportunities for niche expertise

    09:19 Tasks they do daily

    10:11 The work lifestyle of a sales operations

    13:57 Certifications or degrees to get into sales

    21:06 Tools used on the job

    26:03 The most exciting part of sales operations

    27:31 The most challenging part of sales operations

    42:35 Explore job options at jobdictionary.com

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  • While most of us would run from a venomous snake, snake milkers sees it as just another day at work.

    Meet Jim Harrison, founder of Kentucky Reptile Zoo in Eastern Kentucky. Every week, he extracts more than a hundred snake venoms to help researchers and scientists do their medical research.

    In this episode, learn about one of the deadliest jobs in the world – being a snake-milker. He shares the importance of animal care, the misconceptions propagated by the media, the vital medical applications of snake venom, the challenges and rewards that come with extracting venom from over 2,000 snakes, and much more…

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.

    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 Discover one of the deadliest jobs in the world - snake milker

    06:30 Why Jim Harrison chose this career

    07:18 What are snake venoms used for?

    11:17 Misconceptions by the media

    15:25 Death from snakebite is rare

    18:33 Struggles of being a zoo founder

    23:11 Can this industry grow?

    29:16 How long does it take to be good at this job?

    32:39 Degrees and certifications to start in venom extraction

    43:49 Learn more jobs at jobdictionary.com

  • If you’re a mentor by nature, loved college, and can see yourself working with students, this may be the job for you!

    Meet Jeff Glenn, an Associate Director for Student Success at Mays Business School, Texas A&M University.

    In this episode, he shares his journey from exploring various childhood interests, including teaching and architecture, to finding his calling in college advising and student success programs. He'll share valuable insights into the profession, touching on the importance of reading, continual learning, and being a generalist. Jeff will offer practical advice on career progression, the significance of building meaningful relationships with students, the evolution of responsibilities as one advances in the field, and much more…

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.

    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 What does a college advisor do?

    03:26 The importance of exploring diverse career options in college

    09:25 Tasks a college advisor do

    10:53 Skills and growth as a college advisor

    15:24 Why people in academic roles find joy in their job

    18:29 Mays employee takes on more responsibilities

    25:03 Responsibilities add up as career progress

    30:28 Is there a work-life balance as a college advisor?

    43:06 College advising is open for various degrees

    46:31 Salary range for college advisors

    50:00 Tips to become a college advisor

    55:44 Explore more jobs at jobdictionary.com

  • Notaries can make a surprisingly good side income and it may be the next best service to add to your business. Could this be your next side hustle?

    Meet Sara Navarro, a notary public based in Katy, Texas.

    In this episode, she sheds light on what it’s like to work as a notary public, a role she complements with her tax professional business. She’ll give us an inside look at the certification process, the day-to-day tasks, the pros and cons of offering notary services, and much more…

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

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    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 What does a notary public do?

    04:57 Do you need to take an exam to become a notary agent?

    05:36 Certifications you can take to become a notary ageny

    07:40 Is being a notary agent remote-friendly?

    10:17 Tools and technologies they use

    13:11 How long the process of notarization take

    17:34 Difference of notarization in different countries

    24:18 Skills needed to succeed as a notary public

    27:40 Explore more job options at jobdictionary.com

  • What do tax professionals do? They make it easier to settle taxes, which is why their role is important, but they do so much more than just tax preparation.

    Meet Sara Navarro, a tax professional based in Katy, Texas. Originally a lawyer from Venezuela, she found her calling in the tax field after completing a course that led her to a thriving career.

    In this episode, Sara shares her journey, the ins and outs of the tax profession, the daily realities of being a tax professional, from the busy tax season and the complexities of client trust to the technological tools that help streamline her work, along with valuable advice for those aspiring to enter this field, and so much more…

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.

    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 What does a tax professional do?

    03:16 Sara’s journey of becoming a tax professional

    08:15 Certifications to become a tax professional

    19:14 Tools, technologies, and softwares a tax professional use

    22:03 The most challenging part of being a tax professional

    25:16 Can tax professionals work from home?

    30:18 Fields people come from before becoming a tax professional

    36:21 Connect with Sara

    37:42 Explore job options at jobdictionary.com

  • Being a respiratory therapist is a healthcare career path you probably didn’t know existed – but they actually played a critical role in helping patients breathe during the COVID-19 pandemic!

    In this episode, Dulce Noriega shares her insights and experiences as a respiratory therapist and cardiopulmonary director. She shares her incredible journey and invaluable insights into the respiratory therapy field.

    Learn all about the daily demands of her role, the incredible resilience required, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of continued education, and the skills necessary to be a good respiratory therapist. You'll also hear about the emotional highs and lows of her job, from the joy of seeing patients recover to the heartbreak of witnessing severe cases.

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.

    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 What do respiratory therapists do?

    04:21 A day in the life of a respiratory therapist

    11:41 Exciting and impactful parts of being a respiratory therapist

    16:41 Coping with an overwhelming workload and distressing situations

    17:17 How the COVID-19 vaccine brought hope, but also uncertainty

    23:08 What people overestimate about being a respiratory therapist

    24:13 Career path - therapist turned supervisor, manager, then director role

    28:31 Skills needed to be a good respiratory therapist

    33:24 How long does it take to be promoted?

    39:17 Discover more careers at jobdictionary.com

  • Many people don't realize that chief operating officers are crucial in any organization. They often wear many hats to ensure that all parts work together to achieve goals.

    And here's a fun fact: many influential chief operating officers started in completely unrelated fields! Are you curious to know if you have what it takes?

    Meet Lauren Davis, a chief operating officer at a hospital in Brownsville, Texas.

    In this episode, she shares her journey and experiences after nine years in the field, starting as an administrative resident and progressing through various pivotal roles. Gain a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to be a successful COO, the challenges, rewards, the critical skills necessary to thrive, and so much more…

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.

    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 What do chief operating officers do?

    04:29 Education requirements to become a COO

    08:46 The daily tasks of COO

    10:56 COO wears a lot of hats

    16:03 The work lifestyle of a COO

    20:02 What people overestimate about being a COO

    22:18 Fastest way to become a COO

    24:37 What it takes to be a successful COO

    29:33 Recommended books to help you get started

    31:38 Explore more job options at jobdictionary.com

  • Are you passionate about nutrition and helping others? As a registered dietitian, you not only improve people's diets but also support them in developing a positive relationship with food and their body.

    Meet Vanessa Marippa, a registered dietitian based in Brownsville, Texas.

    In this episode, learn about the ins and outs of her profession, from the rigorous education and certifications required to the daily realities of working in a hospital. We'll also explore how her passion for nutrition was ignited, how she balances multiple roles, and the impact of proper nutrition on overall quality of life.

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

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    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 Introducing Vanessa Marippa, a registered dietitian

    08:32 Exciting progress in clients' health is rewarding

    12:44 Why nutrition matters and what they do to help people

    14:03 The fastest way to become a registered dietitian

    19:56 Recommended resources to help you get started

    21:39 Explore job options, subscribe, and engage socially

  • Did you know that aquarists have one of the happiest careers in the US? And here’s a fun fact: Aquarists pay really close attention to animals, to the extent that they know specific fish prefer certain spots and only eat certain food!

    Meet Jena Martinez, an experienced aquarist currently working at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute.

    In this episode, she shares what it’s really like to be an aquarist, their daily tasks, and an overview of how they work with animals, including fish, sharks, invertebrates, and much more...

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.

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    00:00 An overview of Jena’s journey to becoming an aquarist

    05:21 What an aquarist’s lifestyle look like

    07:34 What it’s like working with diverse animal species at aquariums

    10:07 Tools and technologies used on the job

    13:34 Working with unique animals is fascinating and challenging

    19:39 Aquarium care involves specific knowledge and problem-solving

    22:02 Volunteering provides valuable experience and job opportunities

    26:21 Ladder for career growth varies at workplaces

    29:29 Careers in wildlife conservation and changing paths

    33:12 Discover job opportunities, subscribe for updates, engage

  • Ever thought about a job where you make an impactful difference by identifying different types of bacteria and viruses daily? Welcome to the world of clinical laboratory technicians!

    Meet Ramon Leos, a clinical laboratory technician based in Los Fresnos, Texas.

    In this episode, Ramon shares an in-depth look into the life of a clinical laboratory technician who plays a crucial role in scientific and medical research in healthcare. He discusses the daily tasks they perform, the career progression path, the challenges and emotional aspects of the job, the salary range, and much more…

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.

    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 An overview of Ramon’s journey to becoming a clinical laboratory technician

    06:01 What clinical laboratory technician’s tasks look like

    07:44 His insights on standardized approaches on research

    12:26 What people underestimate about this field

    15:39 Why structured programs are essential for mastering skills

    22:03 What the career progression path looks like

    26:37 Resources to help you get started

  • Are you passionate about helping others find and land their dream jobs? Becoming a career coach could be your perfect fit!

    Meet Kelsey Kemp, a career coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of The Called Career and Job Dictionary.

    In this episode, she shares what it’s really like to be a career coach, offering insights into the fulfilling journey of guiding individuals to discern their calling and land a job that’s aligned with it.

    Discover how career coaching can make a positive impact on someone’s life for good, how to get started as a career coach, the skills you need to have, what to expect in this career path, the salary range or potential earnings, and much more…

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.

    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 An overview of Kelsey’s journey into becoming a career coach

    05:49 How she found passion in helping others find and land their dream jobs

    14:30 Are all career coaches self-employed?

    21:48 Daily tasks that a career coach do

    29:16 Tools and technologies used on the job

    34:27 How career coaching is a rollercoaster of wins and losses

    40:20 Flexibility of work in career coaching

    48:08 How to attract clients as a career coach

    51:52 Sample rates of career coaching services

    57:58 Skills you need to have to be an effective career coach

    01:07:46 Tips and recommendations for aspiring career coaches

    01:14:24 Explore more job options at jobdictionary.com

  • Gamers this one is for you! It turns out, video game testers often have to play a game around 300 times to perfect it – are you cut out for the job?

    Meet Trent Dubberke, a video game tester based in Texas.

    Trent reveals everything you need to know about this exciting field, from the daily challenges and rewards to the essential skills that can help you get started in this field, and much more...

    If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your passion for video games into a fulfilling career, this episode is a must-listen!

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.

    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 Overview of QA testing or video game testing

    06:02 Do you need a degree to start as a video game tester?

    08:41 Daily tasks of a video game tester

    17:20 The work setup and flexibility of video game testers

    29:39 Explore game design by downloading Unreal Engine 5

    31:11 Do you need to know how to code?

    35:14 Skills you need to start as a video game tester

    42:23 Where do people go next after being a video game tester?

    46:12 Tips and recommended resources for aspiring video game testers

    48:21 Discover job options at jobdictionary.com

  • Are you passionate about engineering but prefer working outdoors – perhaps near the ocean? Enjoy the best of both worlds with ocean engineering!

    Meet Hannah Huezo, an ocean engineer at Manson Construction Company in Jacksonville, Florida.

    In this episode, Hannah shares everything there is to know about having a career in ocean engineering. She discusses a typical day in the life, the skills you need, career progression, salary range, and much more…

    Don’t miss this exciting episode to get a glimpse of a career that perfectly blends technical expertise with the beauty and thrill of the ocean.

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

    Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.

    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 What is ocean engineering?

    08:37 Overview of the career progression path in ocean engineering

    11:58 What do the work setup and flexibility look like?

    22:14 Do ocean engineers constantly travel?

    25:04 Maintaining work-life balance during travel and volunteering.

    31:51 Underestimations about the maritime industry and ocean engineering

    35:35 What people overestimate about ocean engineering

    42:46 Fastest way to become an ocean engineer

    56:42 Fields people can explore next

    01:01:57 Recommended resources and certifications for aspiring ocean engineers

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  • What if you made toys for a living? Who says work can’t be fun?!

    Meet Andrea Martin, an Associate Project Engineer at the iconic toy company, Hasbro.

    In this episode, she gives us an insider look at what it’s like to develop products that bring joy to kids everywhere. She highlights the collaborative nature of her cross-functional team, the perks of working at Hasbro like half-day Fridays, and the importance of communication and organization in her role.

    If you’re considering a career in toy design or project engineering, this episode is a must-listen.

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    WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?

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    00:00 Introducing Andrea Martin, a toy designer at Hasbro

    05:56 What a day in the life looks like as a toy designer

    07:18 Discussing the setup and flexibility of work

    11:27 Dealing with challenges in the development process

    14:38 What people underestimate in this role

    16:46 Entering the role as a toy designer with a non-traditional background

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  • Is data engineering worth the hype it's built over the years?

    Our guest today, Rohit Jadhav, a data engineer at Amazon, shares everything you need to know about this exciting field, especially if you're considering starting a career in data engineering!

    Discover the distinctions between data engineers and data analysts, and learn about the essential skills you need to master to break into the data field, the typical promotion pathways from junior to senior data engineer, data architect, and beyond, as well as the flexible work-life balance often associated with data engineering roles, and so much more…

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    ⌚️Timestamps:

    00:00 What is data engineering?

    03:26 How Rohit landed a role as a data engineer

    07:24 Do you really have to study at a university to start a career in data engineering?

    10:45 What a day in the life looks like as a data engineer

    16:35 Popular data tools used: S3, Spark, Airflow, and more

    18:01 The challenging part of being a data engineer

    23:42 What people overestimate in this profession

    26:38 How to start or find a job as a data engineer

    30:20 Skills that you need to have to be a good data engineer

    33:36 Progressing in data engineering: from basics to considerations.

    35:53 Progression to senior data engineer typically takes 2 years.

    39:25 Recommended resources and certifications for aspiring data engineers

    41:19 Tip for aspiring data engineers: utilize LinkedIn

  • What exactly is a nurse practitioner? Could this be the ideal career for you?

    Meet Margaret de la Cruz, a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner from Brownsville, Texas.

    In this episode, Margaret shares invaluable insights from her 13-year journey in nursing and provides advice for those considering a career in this important and ever-growing profession.

    Learn about how a nurse practitioner differs from a registered nurse, discover the highs and lows of providing cardiac and pulmonary care, the importance of hands-on experience, the diverse career paths available in nursing, the salary range, and so much more…

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    00:00 An overview of Margaret’s journey in nursing

    05:54 What a regular day in life looks like for a registered nurse

    08:22 Is a nurse practitioner allowed to prescribe medications?

    12:36 The most exciting parts of being a nurse practitioner

    17:24 What people underestimate in this profession

    19:53 The fastest way to become a nurse

    22:38 How long does it take to be good at nursing?

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  • Betting in sports is a professional career?!

    It’s not just about betting—it’s surprisingly a lot more complicated than you think! It’s a numbers game, and we’re talking about huge amounts of money here, so you have to have a strategic approach that may rely on statistics, data analysis, and modeling.

    Meet Andrew Sookiassian, a Professional Sports Bettor based in Las Vegas. Today, we get his best insights into the role of a sports bettor.

    Discover if the job is as cool as it sounds, how much money they make from betting, the essential skills you need to start this career, the strategies you need to learn, how important networking is, and much more…

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    00:00 Introducing Andrew, a professional sports bettor

    03:35 How Andrew shifted from sales to sports betting in Vegas.

    09:57 Journey from betting to starting a business

    11:00 Tools and technologies used in sports betting

    15:27 The challenging part of sports betting: good money management

    20:08 What people underestimate in professional sports betting

    22:59 The fastest way to start in sports betting

    25:52 Skills required for sports betting and modeling.

    30:03 How much money you can make as a sports bettor

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  • You have probably heard about Data Scientists and AI Engineers given their rise in the job market, but have you ever heard of AI Prompt Engineers?

    Although it's a relatively new field, the demand for AI Prompt Engineers is rapidly growing with the rise of generative AI models like GPT-3 and GPT-4!

    Meet Anish Kumar Mateti, an AI Prompt Engineer at PwC. Today, we get his best insights into the world of AI Prompt Engineering and what they actually do.

    Learn how AI Prompt Engineers differ from Data Engineers and AI Engineers, how they design and optimize prompts for models like ChatGPT, the salary range for this role, how to get started, whether you need a degree, and much more...

    If you're considering a career in tech, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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    00:00 Introducing Anish Kumar Mateti, an AI Prompt Engineer

    06:27 Education and certifications required to become a Prompt Engineer

    07:31 The difference between the job titles in AI Engineering

    13:27 A typical day in the life of an AI Prompt Engineer

    16:30 Tasks an AI Prompt Engineer spend the majority of their day doing

    19:38 Challenges and excitement in data science and engineering jobs.

    23:09 How do AI Prompt Engineers make chatbots understand?

    26:25 The fastest way to enter this profession

    30:34 How long it takes to become a good AI Prompt Engineer

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  • How does a job that lets you travel for work and offers high pay and flexibility sound to you?

    We all know about travel agents, but what many don’t realize is that their job is far from easy! They do more than just book vacations — they curate unforgettable experiences and memories for their clients.

    Meet Shirley Morris, a travel agent and the owner of Fairy Godmother Travel, a boutique travel agency based in Houston, Texas, dedicated to making dreams come true.

    In this episode, we get her best insights into what it’s really like to be a travel agent. Expect to learn what travel agents really do, what their daily tasks are, how they find clients, what the salary range is, how they deal with challenges, and much more…

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    00:00 Shirley’s career journey and introduction to what a travel agent does

    04:29 Certifications you can take to become a travel agent

    05:30 Distinction between a travel supplier and a travel agent

    10:11 The daily tasks a travel agent spent the majority of their day doing

    13:17 The most common tools and technologies used on the job

    16:18 The most exciting parts of being a travel agent

    22:24 Busiest seasons for travel agents

    25:28 Why travel agents are important despite the rise of online travel planning tools

    27:26 Clearing up the common misconception that it’s an easy job

    31:56 Fields people often come from before becoming a travel agent

    36:20 The typical promotion path for travel agents

    38:28 Salary range: can a travel agent earn 6 figures

    44:00 Tips for aspiring travel agents

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