Trailer Episode

Last updated Sep 4, 2022 Edit Source

Topics 

• Why did we start this podcast?  

  • We both came from IT Operations in the SMB space and realized our career progress was slower than it could have been (i.e. making career advancement more of a priority) 

  • We’re sharing opinions and career advice we wish had been given to us along the way. 

  • Career advancement does not necessarily mean moving to a different company. 

  • Your career is a journey with many stops along the way.  We hope something we’ve said will help you. 

• IT Conferences as Career Catalysts 

  • Each conference is different but can bring the same benefits. 

    • Spiceworld 

    • Epicor Insights 

    • VMworld 

  • What do you want to get out of the conference? 

    • Learn new skills / technologies 

    • Meet new people – at random or strategically 

    • How many people does John stalk on Twitter / LinkedIn to meet at conferences? 

• Surviving and Thriving at IT Conferences 

  • What’s your plan to get plenty of sleep? 

  • Proper footwear is a must! 

  • How hard is it to stay hydrated? 

  • What’s your packing strategy? 

  • Planning your schedule at the conference each day is a balancing act between sessions and social activities. 

  • Drinking is not required to enjoy the conference.  Don’t let it be a detriment to your experience. 

  • Nick’s blog posts about surviving/thriving 

    • Nick documented his first VMworld experience in a collection of articles  here. 

    • Podcasts about VMworld 2017 

• A Preview of Upcoming Podcast Topics 

  • What is it like to work for VMware? 

  • Prioritizing career advancement 

  • Interviewing for new positions (at your current job or elsewhere) 

  • Work / life balance 

  • Resume writing tips 

  • Company culture and the effects on career advancement 

  • Questionable career advice