Connor Croll on How To Prepare For A Job Interview.

How To Prepare For A Job Interview

Joyel Crawford is the founder and CEO of Crawford Leadership Strategies, her own career development organization. She joins The Source to talk about best interviewing practices that she shares in her book, “Show Your Ask: Using Your Voice to Advocate for Yourself and Your Career"!

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Joyel Crawford - 9.27.23

In this insightful episode of "The Sidebar by NYABJ", we have a panel packed with expert advice on honing your interview skills, perfecting your resume, and navigating entry-level positions in both print and broadcast media.

NYABJ President BONITA SOSTRE is joined by ROBIN TURNER, Vice President of Training, Culture & Community at Dow Jones, and MIKE BOTHWELL, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Spectrum News. Together, they share invaluable tips and strategies to enhance your resume and boost your interviewing prowess. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and take your career to the next level.

(NOTE: This was recorded on July 23, 2024)

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The opinions heard in this episode belong to the individuals who made them and not to NYABJ. Music by HoliznaRAPS. For more information on the New York Association of Black Journalists, please visit our website at www.nyabj.org.

LIVE: Road To the Convention Interview and Resume Tips

Just graduated and job hunting? Tune in for 3 strategies on where to start and how to use your time and energy to your advantage.

This episode is brought to you by my ‘Brain Dates’ — where we figure out your next move together on a variety of topics. You can learn more on her website: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/work-with-me

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Jessica, 2x author, speaker, and career coach. She wrote YOUR TWENTIES (2018) and Thank You for Dumping Me (2024), available in print, Kindle, and audio. Signed copies can be ordered directly from her website: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/books

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@hellojessness

Jessica's Books

01 | Your First Job Out of College: Where to Start

Before you say yes to that job offer, make sure the company will support the career growth you want. This ep will share how to spot real upward career potential during the interview process.


This episode is brought to you by my ‘Brain Dates’ — where we figure out your next move together on a variety of topics. You can learn more on her website: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/work-with-me


Access my free career success guides here: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/lovemyjob


Jessica, 2x author, speaker, and career coach. She wrote YOUR TWENTIES (2018) and Thank You for Dumping Me (2024), available in print, Kindle, and audio. Signed copies can be ordered directly from her website: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/books

Connect with Jess: 
hellojessness(at)gmail.com
@hellojessness

Work with Jessica

02 | How to Land a Company You Can Grow With: Finding Upward Mobility and Career Growth

Learn what “culture fit” really means and how to navigate it during interviews.


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This episode is brought to you by my ‘Brain Dates’ — where we figure out your next move together on a variety of topics. You can learn more on her website: www.jessnessrequired.com/work-with-me


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Access my free career success guides here: www.jessnessrequired.com/lovemyjob


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Jessica, 2x author, speaker, and career coach. She wrote YOUR TWENTIES (2018) and Thank You for Dumping Me (2024), available in print, Kindle, and audio. Signed copies can be ordered directly from her website: www.jessnessrequired.com/books


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Connect with Jess:
hellojessness(at)gmail.com
@hellojessness

04 | What It Means When a Company Is Interviewing You for Culture Fit

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Connor Croll is a versatile and accomplished design consultant based in Charlottesville, Virginia. With expertise in managing large-scale commercial interior projects and upscale residential residences, he excels in design planning, color coordination, vendor subcontracting, environmental planning, and artwork selection. Known for his hardworking, friendly, and dependable nature, Connor is highly regarded by coworkers and past employers.

Currently studying Organizational Sociology at the University of Virginia, Connor previously pursued Economics at Piedmont Community College. Alongside his studies, he works as a Fulfillment Specialist for Rhoback, an athletic brand, handling e-commerce orders and overseeing inventory checks.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Connor's passion for golf endures since his early experience as a golf caddy at Farmington Country Club. He also devotes his free time to philanthropy and volunteer work, using his educational experiences to assist non-profit organizations in Charlottesville.

A data-driven and analytical individual, Connor looks forward to combining his interest in people-related business challenges with data science after graduation. His ability to transform data into insightful visualizations sets him apart as a perpetual student and peer instructor.

For more information about Connor Croll, visit connorcroll.com and connorcroll.net.

Your career is a mirror. Whatever shows up in your external world reflects your internal world. Tune in for episodes that offer practical, step-by-step guidance on building a career you love, while exploring the deeper journey of self-discovery. We’re not just here to figure out what to do, but also to discover who we are. 
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Jessica is a 2x author, speaker, and career coach in the Bay Area. She wrote YOUR TWENTIES (2018) and Thank You for Dumping Me (2024), available in print, Kindle, and audio. Signed copies can be ordered directly from her website: www.jessnessrequired.com/books
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Work with Jess: www.jessnessrequired.com/work-with-me
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Connect on instagram @hellojessness https://www.instagram.com/hellojessness/ or via her website jessnessrequired.com

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