Just like doctors need to understand the systems of the body, URBAN PLANNERS need to understand the systems of a CITY.  Meet Haley Carruthers, an urban planner from Kimley-Horn. In this episode, Haley talks about the importance of how urban planners shape our communities, the tools and technology they use, and why getting involved in local governance is more important than you might think. She also shares her journey from aspiring civil engineer to urban planner, offering valuable advice on career transitions, building a strong portfolio, and staying up-to-date with industry trends. 📱 CONNECT WITH HALEY: LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/hqcarruthers/ FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary 🌍  Website / https://jobdictionary.com 🐦  Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/ 📱  TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/ 🎥  Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538 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 an urban planner do? 04:59 Challenging parts of being an urban planner 07:04 What people overestimate about urban planners 11:54 Trends and challenges within the industry 15:22 Tasks an urban planner spend the majority of their day doing 16:57 Is urban planning a remote friendly job? 22:03 Natural talents of urban planners 26:08 How to set yourself apart from other urban planner candidates 27:31 Tips for those who want to make a career transition to urban planning 31:56 Sign up, subscribe, and comment for career updates.