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Back by popular demand...my good friend, John Todd, joins The Hiring Manager Mini-Episode #7.  "JT" is a successful leader with over 30 years of sales and leadership experience.  John started his sales career in the payroll industry with myself and has continued to thrive in this industry.  He was successful as the Western Region VP Sales with BenefitMall and Advantage Payroll.  Today, John is VP Sales with Asure Software.  In this episode he shares his thoughts on interviewing and networking.  He talks about what to do, what not to and how to separate yourself during the interviewing process.  This is a must download and listen for any current college student or graduate seeking an internship or job!  

Download and listen to Mater Dei '20 Nicole Kinkaid share her first two years as a Horned Frog!  She tells "ALL" - what she likes and what she dislikes about TCU (Texas Christian University).  This is a must listen too if you are considering attending college in Texas.   Nicole talks about sorority rush, game day and the social scene.  Why does TCU get the stigma of being Newport Beach in Ft. Worth?  Do you have what it takes to be admitted?  This is an episode you don't want to miss.

Jackie Westland UW '14 and Jared Westland USC '14 discuss what they did in college to prepare them for internships and jobs during and after college.  This young Costa Mesa couple give insights to what is important in a career search such as follow-up and the personal touch.  They both share the #1 recommendation to any college student is to network.  Download and listen!

Download and listen to Newport Harbor '21 Ava Matsunami share her freshman experience from Bloomington, Indiana.  She tells "ALL" - - what she likes and what she dislikes about Indiana University.  This is a must listen too if you are considering this B1G university.  Ava talks about the challenges of her first semester and how she persevered through the second semester.  B-Town is home for this So-Cal kid!

Back by popular demand, we are running it back with Miguel De Jesus (MDJ) who is a CPC (Certified Professional Coach) Executive Coach, and Sales Marketing Consultant.  Miguel is highly accomplished, results-oriented C-Level leader with more than 30+ years of experience leading business management, global sales/marketing, for growth oriented companies and CEOs, with two Fortune 500 companies.  We join Miguel from the campus of Cal State University San Marcos where he currently serves as Director of Business Development, College of Business Administration.  This is a must download and listen for any current college student or graduate seeking an internship or job!  Find out what to do and what not to do and how to separate yourself from others.

Download and listen to how Brittany Welsh USC '19 graduated and found her first sales position out of college after a two year stint playing professional volleyball while earning her Masters at the same time.  It wasn't easy!  This student-athlete graduated with a communications degree before heading abroad to Durham University in England.  Brittany talks about preparing for her first interview and how she closed for the sales position at Arthrex.  Also, Brittany shares the skills set and experience she developed in college has helped early in her sales career as a technology consultant.  You don't want to miss the episode of the Hiring Manager!  She gives great advice and tips for college graduates seeking a professional career.

Download and listen to one of the best in the industry, Liz Williams, of Paylocity.  This successful sales leader has over 25 years of experience in sales and leadership.  Currently, she is the Regional Vice President of Sales in the Pacific Northwest for Paylocity.  I've known Liz since the start of our payroll sales career in the 90s.  She is known for her relentless work ethic as a leader and has a passion for the 3 T's (Train, Transfer or Terminate).  You don't want to miss this mini-episode if you are looking for recommendations on how to interview and what stands out in today's hiring world.  

My good friend, John Todd, joins The Hiring Manager Mini-Episode #2.  "JT" is a successful leader with over 30 years of sales and leadership experience.  John started his sales career in the payroll industry with myself and has continued to thrive in this industry.  He was successful as the Western Region VP Sales with BenefitMall and Advantage Payroll.  Today, John is VP Sales with Asure Software.  In this episode he shares his thoughts on interviewing and networking.  He talks about what to do, what not to and how to separate yourself during the interviewing process.  This is a must download and listen for any current college student or graduate seeking an internship or job!  

Download and listen to how two students and their families leveraged the May 1st College Deadline the right way.  They didn't panic and feel pressure to select a college early on in the process.  Class of '22 Mater Dei Seniors Lauren Haney and Jenny Cullen are joined with their parents to discuss how visiting colleges the last 60 days help make them decide on the University of Wisconsin.  Why are so many Orange County kids joining the Southern California band wagon to Madison?  A must listen too for rising seniors and their parents in the Class of '23!

Download and listen to University of Iowa's senior students Luke Slavens and Bri Mensen.  Both of these students also served at basketball student managers for the Iowa men's and women's basketball teams.  This past March both teams won the Big 10 Tournament Championship during the same year for the 2nd time ever.  Find out what they like and what they don't like about the university.  How did these two get to where they are today?  Luke and Bri discuss the benefits of being student managers.  The two share their favorite hot spots in Iowa City.   You don't want to miss what they say about one of the newest college football traditions..."the wave" at Kinnick Stadium.

The inaugural mini-episode of The Hiring Manager is OUT!  My mentor who approved the hiring of @fongernews out of college in 1993 and then who hired me under his leadership in 2000 is the first guest.  Miguel De Jesus (MDJ) is a CPC (Certified Professional Coach) Executive Coach, and Sales Marketing Consultant.  Miguel is highly accomplished, results-oriented C-Level leader with more than 30+ years of experience leading business management, global sales/marketing, for growth oriented companies and CEOs, with two Fortune 500 companies.  We join Miguel from the campus of Cal State University San Marcos where he currently serves as Director of Business Development, College of Business Administration.  This is a must download and listen for any current college student or graduate seeking an internship or job!  Find out what to do and what not to do and how to separate yourself from others.

Originally going "solo" on today's episode, however, impromptu I have my #1 fan and listener join as I give my take on the upcoming May 1st College Deadline.  We revisit the college road trips we took in high school as I went through the search and admission process.  Also, you don't want to miss Mommy May helping me make a big announcement!  Yes, coming very soon on The Student Manager podcast will be mini-episodes of The Hiring Manager!  These short episodes help college student and graduates on the career search process.  Guests will be hiring executives in the business world sharing their insight and experiences from interviewing, networking, what to do and what not to do and characteristics they look for.  Also, guests will be recent graduates that share raw, real stories and experiences in their career search process.  

Download and listen former student manager from the University of Minnesota, Nick Pederson, who is now the graduate assistant for the men's basketball team.  Nick shares his experience how he didn't get into his dream college, University of Minnesota, after high school.  His story on perseverance and never giving up on his dream school is a must listen to.  Nick also shares the positives and negatives of this Minneapolis campus.  He talks about balancing academics, social life and being part of the basketball program.  For any perspective Gopher student, you will want to find out the top bars, fraternities and sororities and the history of the rivalry between Minnesota and Wisconsin....aka "The Ax". 

Download and listen to three student managers from the University of Oregon women's basketball team.  Mater Dei alum '20 Anna Bradley joins our March Madness episode with her fellow senior manager Josie Williamson and sophomore manager Dawson Prickel.  How did Anna adjust to life in the Pacific Northwest versus the other two who are from Oregon.  The three discuss what they like and what they don't like at Oregon.  They share why they wanted to join the women's basketball team and what they are getting out of this unique experience, including what they have learned from Head Coach Kelly Graves.  Is Eugene full of tree huggers?  Who will win the women's national championship?  You don't want to miss this episode!

Download and listen to Ohio State men's basketball senior student-manager, Michael Adamo, share his experience and stories at Ohio State.  Michael is the 3rd guest from this amazing campus and shares how he has balanced academics, social life and being part of a B1G 10 basketball team.  Also, Michael discusses his future and "The Road to Law School".  If you are thinking about pursuing law school upon, he gives some great tips!  In addition, he gives his insights on the Buckeye's basketball team and makes a prediction for March Madness!  Will Ohio State get bounced in the opening round?

Download and listen to former men's basketball student-manager, Ben Drewall, share his experience and stories at the University of Houston.  This university has been ranked among the best in the United States in a number of categories, including "Top Public Schools" and "Best Value Schools."  Ben was home schooled in Austin, Texas where he played for a private high school basketball academy before enrolling and majoring in business.  He shares social life, academics and how he balanced being a student-manager before becoming an intern for the Houston SaberCats (professional rugby team).  In addition, he gives his insights to the Cougar basketball team and makes a prediction for March Madness!

March Madness is upon us and it's time for The Student Manager Series!  Kicking off my favorite time of the year is sophomore Ryan McMullen who is currently one of the student managers at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Download and listen to how this East Coast kid knew exactly what he wanted out of high school and how's he balancing being a student and part of the men's basketball team.  Ryan is a journalism major and is a college basketball "junkie".  He started @NCAAHoopsNow on Instagram when he was 13 years old!  How will the Warriors do in the Big East Tournament and will Shaka Smart have them dancing in the NCAA Tournament?

Students and parents do NOT want to miss this episode!  Covid has been around for two years and has had impact with high school and college students and their mental health.  Our guest Dr. Melinda Macht-Greenberg has been an educational consultant and clinical psychologist for over 22 years in Massachusetts.  She also is a field placement coordinator and advisor at Tufts University.  She shares her experience with helping students and parents with the lack of motivation and depression.  She gives recommendations on what to do and how to help if your friend or child has anxiety, isolation and depression.  She discusses social media FOMO and suicide.  Bottom line, I recruited this guest to help students and parents who perhaps is experiencing mental health challenges! 

Bella Swart, NHHS 19', communicates her educational road from Orange County School of Arts, to Newport Harbor HS, to the University of Washington, to Orange Coast College and now landing happy at University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB).  Download and listen to her tell the story of what she liked about Seattle and what she didn't like and how she loves the college town of Goleta.  She gives great recommendations to students and parents on the transfer process.  Bella gives insight on rushing a sorority and shares the Gaucho tradition of soccer games.  You don't want to miss this episode!

Download and listen to owner of OnCampus College Planning of Verona, WI Tom Kleese.  He is the author of “Building The University of You”.   He shares stories, recommendations and tips and the importance of the essay for students and families on what to do and what not to do.  Also, find out what his Midwest students are looking for in colleges.