Welcome back to the Knockout Newsletter, brought to you by The Final Round. The workplace is changing by the minute, and you need to be ready. Our objective is simple: every other Tuesday, we send you the advice and tools necessary to help you knock out the competition, advance past the final round interview, and grow in your career.
Thank you for joining us in the ring. Let’s go…
What You May Have Missed
Launch of LinkedIn Learning
We premiered the launch of our very own Free LinkedIn Learning Mini-Course! We filmed 10 short videos (all under 2 minutes each) on the topic of “Professional Networking”. From the biggest networking MYTHS to knowing WHEN to network and how to STRUCTURE your networking calls, we cover it all! Check it out below:
Spotlight Episode (Crypto!)
Curious how to break into Crypto, why people are flocking from tech to Crypto, how much experience you need to break-in, how to avoid burnout in the job search, and more?
Check out Episode 26 with Linda Schubert, (ex-Glassdoor & Slack) Principal Recruiter at Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US!
Highlight Quote of the Week
In Episode 9 of The Final Round Podcast, LinkedIn Global Campus Recruiting Manager Son Nguyen talks about the importance of taking that risk, making that call, and not being afraid of failure… but also being ready for the opportunity when it does come.
Find the full episode here
Business Buzz
What’s going on in the world of recruiting, careers, job/internship searches, employment, and layoffs… and why it matters.
😔 Why the return to the office is driving young workers to quit.
🏢 How Covid-19 transformed workplace culture beyond the change in scenery.
🏡 Does work from home means more from home?
📱 Musk now leads the charge - what it means for Twitter employees.
🍫 How the Hershey Company is changing with the times.
💻 Airbnb leading the charge by having employees become digital nomads.
🤖 How A.I. helps, not hinders, your chances at landing that dream job.
Why it matters
Company cultures, whether related to the pandemic or not, are ever-changing. Technology has become not just a tool, but a necessity throughout every office across the globe. Preparing for these changes, and maintaining a positive mindset throughout them, are keys to remaining efficient in the office or at home.
Team Spotlight: Sophia Wu
Sophia is a 2nd-year student at the University of London and currently serves as the Content Lead at The Final Round. Her favorite episode of The Final Round podcast is Episode 15 with a McKinsey & Company Lead Recruiter Erika L.
Highlight Internships and Jobs
Gain the competitive edge by listening to secret tips/tricks from the exact Recruiters for the internships and jobs on our curated job board.
Click the opportunity you’d like to learn more about
Internship Board
In Episode 2 of The Final Round Podcast, Garland Fuller, a Sr. Diversity Recruiting Business Partner at CBRE, discusses how job-seekers from non-target schools can maximize their success throughout the recruiting process. Listen to the full episode here.
Job Board
In Episode 4 of The Final Round Podcast, we spoke with Greg Share, a Campus Recruiter at Ernst & Young. In the episode, Greg discusses the importance of letting your personality shine both in your resume and throughout the interview process. Listen to the full episode here.
Find the full list of internships/jobs on our job board here.
The Final Question
Covid taught us that times can change, and change fast. What are you going to do to make sure you’re ready when they do? Let us know by commenting below:
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