Ep 13. Job Search Tips with Recruiter Sarah Janosz

The UX Teacher Prep Podcast

Ever considered the leap from the classroom to a professional role in the creative industry? In this episode, I delve into this transition with the help of Sarah Janosz, a Creative Recruiter with a wealth of experience in creative placements. Sarah shares her career evolution, providing you with an authentic perspective on the nuances of such a shift. Our discussion goes beyond the conventional job-seeking advice. Navigating the leap from education to a creative career demands more than a simple desire for change; it involves a strategic approach to resume and portfolio building, job applications, and interviews. She emphasizes the significance of transparency in the recruitment process, especially in the creative sector where a portfolio often speaks louder than a resume. If you’re eager to pivot with purpose and finesse, learn from our shared experiences, and consider this your official invite to the tech realm—let's connect on LinkedIn and turn those possibilities into your new reality!
Guest Bio: Sarah Janosz has been a Creative Recruiter at Cella by Randstad Digital for almost 3 years. Her goal is to help talent through the interview process and do her best to get them to the offer stage. She helps candidates with their resumes and shares tips and tricks to help them stand out in the interview process so they can land a career they’re passionate about. She has a bachelor's degree in exercise science and a minor in psychology and is passionate about exercise and mental health.
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Розділи

1. Transitioning Teachers Working With Recruiters (00:00:00)

2. About Sarah Janosz (00:01:17)

3. What is a Creative Recruiter? (00:02:08)

4. Sourcer vs Recruiter (00:03:13)

5. Transitioning from Teaching to Creative Roles (00:05:40)

6. Portfolio Power (00:06:50)

7. Tips for Working with a Recruiter or Hiring Manager (00:07:51)

8. Passion Projects (00:10:00)

9. Questions Recruiters Will Ask You (00:11:44)

10. Resume Tips (00:12:19)

11. Applying Within Your Network (00:15:22)

12. How to Avoid Recruiter Scams (00:18:10)

13. Be Open to Different Roles (00:20:03)

14. Mental Health & Interviews (00:21:13)

15. Final Advice for Transitioning Teachers (00:23:37)