177. Mastering Your Career Path (w/Noah Schutte)
Description
This week, we're thrilled to share an awesome chat with Noah Schutte, not just an entrepreneur, but also a software engineer, and technical recruiter. Noah takes us through his vibrant career journey, sharing a wealth of insights into product management, software engineering, and recruitment. He warmly recounts his first steps into entrepreneurship, his exciting transition into software engineering through a bootcamp, and his valuable contributions to Denver's buzzing tech scene. Fun fact - he developed a point of sale system for cannabis dispensaries and worked with a non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange. Noah then dives into how his entrepreneurial spirit sparked the creation of 'Higher Love', a staffing and recruiting firm. He passionately talks about the importance of mentorship, personalized recruiting, and the power of a strong personal brand. He also shares an interview preparation framework he authored, aimed at boosting self-marketing skills and perfectly aligning with what potential employers are looking for. We wrap up the episode with Noah's unique recruitment philosophy all about creating value-driven matches between companies and candidates, underscoring his commitment to nurturing authentic, meaningful career connections. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
00:00 Kicking Off with Product Coffee Podcast
00:26 Introducing Noah: A Journey from Entrepreneur to Tech Guru
04:47 Noah's Entrepreneurial Ventures and Staffing Success
09:59 Balancing Entrepreneurship and Parenthood
12:23 The Transition from Musician to Full-Time Work and Parenthood
15:10 Insights into Software Bootcamp and App Development
19:11 Mastering the Job Market: Interview Prep and LinkedIn Tips
23:34 Mastering the Interview: A Deep Dive
23:48 The Art of Asking Questions During Interviews
24:13 Building Rapport with Hiring Managers
30:50 Crafting Your Personal Brand and Philosophy
36:36 The Importance of Critical Questions
37:50 Concluding Your Interview with Confidence
38:55 Maximizing Interview Success: Strategies and Insights
39:21 Leveraging Interview Preparation for Career Advancement
43:28 Practical Tips for Immediate Application
45:47 Exploring the Value of Personal Branding in Job Searches
47:49 Final Thoughts and Resources
Where to find Noah Schutte:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahschutte/
Where to find Kevin Gentry:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingentry/
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