Melissa Dobbins is many things; entrepreneur, engineer, analyst, product strategist, mother, Star Wars enthusiast, leader, avid writer, USC Trojan, wife, science fiction fan, speaker, artist, etc. While she has many facets, none can define her. Just like everyone else, Melissa is more than a description on a piece of paper. She founded career.place because she believes everyone deserves to be evaluated for their true potential and not by the biases triggered by a few words. Career.Place’s...

Congrats, you got the job! It's all hitting you- a fresh new job, a shiny new salary... and you know you now have to have the awkward conversation of see ya again never. Should you tell your (now) ex-boss where you're going? Should you entertain a counter offer? Should you email a resignation letter or just tell your boss over zoom? We help you navigate all of it in this episode, enjoy :)  Take a listen and let us know what you think! To learn more about us: Adrienne & Loreen w...

In this episode, we cover getting paid for time spent on interviewing. Some companies do this... and some don't. We go over what to do if you feel like you should be getting paid for that presentation or take home project. Take a listen and let us know what you think! To learn more about us: Adrienne & Loreen w / www.theatlasgroup.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hacktheinterview/message

We answer questions you've been sending! Take a listen and let us know what you think! To learn more about us: Adrienne & Loreen w / www.theatlasgroup.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hacktheinterview/message

In this episode we have the honor of speaking with Shima Aoki about shifting careers, work life balance, creating your narrative. Shima Aoki is a senior product designer at Prodigy Education, where she leads design on the Tutoring experience. But before she embarked on her career in user experience design, she was a successful editor working at one of the world's top book publishing companies, Penguin Random House. Leaving an established career to embark on a new path all while raising...

💣 Have you had the feeling in an interview that you may be bombing? - Here are tips to help you through.   Take a listen and let us know what you think! To learn more about us: Adrienne & Loreen w / www.theatlasgroup.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hacktheinterview/message

When you're interviewing, you'll most likely be dealing with a set of both situational and behavioral interview questions. In this episode, we explain how to identify them, how to prepare for them, and how to nail and your answer. We also give you a helpful tip on how to predict what to expect, no matter where you're interviewing.  Take a listen and let us know what you think! To learn more about us: Adrienne & Loreen w / www.theatlasgroup.co --- Send in a voice message:...

Got ghosted after an interview? Ugh. No one likes to be left in the dark. In this episode, we try to ease your mind and give you all of the reasons that we've seen over the years. Take a listen and let us know what you think! To learn more about us: Adrienne & Loreen w / www.theatlasgroup.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hacktheinterview/message

Hold up... wait a minute!   You do not need to be a good salesperson to do well on your interview.    In this episode we talk about what you need to get through the interview - and its not your sales skills.  Take a listen and let us know what you think! To learn more about us: Adrienne & Loreen w / www.theatlasgroup.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hacktheinterview/message

Caution all Happy Ears! Your happy ears may detonate the second you sign into your new email address at your new job! Do you have happy ears? What even ARE THEY?  In this episode, we talk about it so you can stay even keeled during an interview process. Take a listen and let us know what you think! To learn more about us: Adrienne & Loreen w / www.theatlasgroup.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hacktheinterview/message

Importance Soft Skills in Tech Interview: The technical piece matters a lot in a tech interview.. but the soft skills matter, too.  Being able to share your rationale, how you came to the answer, and the ability to communicate your thought process is imperative.  We also go over some tips that Lizzy Wong, Head of Data Analytics at the Skimms shares with us in episode 20.  Take a listen and let us know what you think!  To learn more about us:  www.theatlasgroup.co Adrienne Loreen ---...

Congrats! You've made it to the 1st round - A meeting with a recruiter. What do you say? What don't you say? In this episode, we go through what to tell a recruiter, what to be honest about, and how you can make sure you're getting the most out of the call.  Connect with us here:  Adrienne- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-dinkelacker-b067322/ Loreen- https://www.linkedin.com/in/loreen-dinkelacker-08387863/ www.theatlasgroup.co --- Send in a voice message:...

Have you not interviewed in a while?  Feeling rusty?  Take a listen in to hear about what you can do to help you wrap your head around getting started and the basics of interviewing.   If you find this helpful, leave a review or share with a friend!  Adrienne- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-dinkelacker-b067322/ Loreen- https://www.linkedin.com/in/loreen-dinkelacker-08387863/ www.theatlasgroup.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hacktheinterview/message

Providing References Its reference time!  Whether you're asked to provide them on the application or during the interview process, we got you covered. We discuss the best type of references to give, what you do if you don't have many references, why it's important to choose people that are available, and why giving good references are important. Since they can be a "make it or break it" in receiving an offer, we wanted to make sure we had you covered.  Adrienne-...

Do you want to get out of an interview?  Maybe the role isn't the best fit after you thought about it, or you came across some bad glassdoor reviews. Whatever it is, you want to get out of this! After years of hearing every excuse in the book, we give you some pointers on how to bow out gracefully without souring any connections.  Listen in so we can give you the best excuses to get out of an interview.  Adrienne- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-dinkelacker-b067322/ Loreen-...

Job Descriptions:  Everything you need to know about job descriptions.   In this episode we go over why you shouldn't take job description that seriously and if you have the skills, apply. Job Descriptions are an employers wish list. They can change a lot, especially when we're talking tech. They're not perfect.  So, if you're interested in the role, and you have transferable skills - Go for it!  Adrienne- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-dinkelacker-b067322/ Loreen-...

Its January 2022 and the market is hot right now looking for recruiters.   In this episode we dive into the different types of recruiting roles there are: inhouse and agency.  The different types of recruiting agencies there are. What some pay structures are for recruiters.  What the hard and soft skills of recruiting are.  What are the roles to look for when applying to a recruiter role and hear how Loreen and Adrienne both got into recruiting.  Connect with us: Adrienne-...

The point of this podcast is to help uncover, for the interviewee, that based on their needs, wants and goals, that what they want matters. The fit they are looking for matters. The type of company they are targeting matters. What the company on the other end of the interview only accounts for 50% of the interaction, and regardless of what the company thinks, there should be as much importance focused on what the interviewee wants, too. Connect with us: Adrienne-...

So, you get a hiring manager or recruiter message and... the role looks like a really good fit! Writing back "Yes, I'm interested!" is ok, and you might be tempted to use that LinkedIn canned response, but there are more effective responses that will make the person on the other end further confirmation that they reached out to the right one.  This might be one simple interaction, but if you're interested in making a good impression, we give you a few tips to help you do just...

In the era of covid, the amount of career coaches on the internet has increased exponentially. We've heard first hand from Job Seekers and Candidates with some interesting tips, tricks and advice from Career Coaches that miss the 🎯 Take a listen in to hear some of the most interesting / off advice we have heard in the recent months. Tip: If you're working with a career coach - check their credentials. Just like any service, What makes them qualified to help you? Connect with...

Jermaine "Jay"Suggs:  Today, we’re speaking with Jermaine “Jay” Suggs. Jay has an extensive professional sales and business development background and 20 years of progressive experience building robust, lasting partnerships. Jay currently serves as the Global Director of Diversity and Inclusion for Johnson Controls, a Fortune 100 building technology company. Additionally, he is the CEO & Founder of Suggcess Consulting which provides impactful inclusion strategies, executive coaching and...

We get this question all the time - If I applied for a role, can I reach out to a hiring manager? Not to spoil the surprise, but the answer is YES! You can reach out via LinkedIn message, LinkedIn connection request or email.   Craft your message, make it personal and help the reader connect the dots! Go get em! Connect with us: Adrienne- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-dinkelacker-b067322/ Loreen- https://www.linkedin.com/in/loreen-dinkelacker-08387863/ www.theatlasgroup.co

Whats our #1 Tip?! Explain your thought process! Take a listen for more details and a handy example!  Connect with us: Adrienne- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-dinkelacker-b067322/ Loreen- https://www.linkedin.com/in/loreen-dinkelacker-08387863/ www.theatlasgroup.co

In this episode we speak with Lizzy Wong.  Lizzy is the Head of Data & Analytics at theSkimm. She’s an Aussie native now living in New York who has been working in tech for over 10 years from big 4 consulting to pre and post IPO startups like Blue Apron. She has experience in hiring for and building technical teams across data, product, and engineering and is passionate about leading teams with empathy while embracing individuality, diversity, and an acknowledgement that life is not just...