Synopsis
Are you stuck in a career you don't like, or confused about how to even get one started? Welcome to the Career Lab, a podcast featuring the real life clients of America's Career Counselor, Julie LaCroix and her co-host Petersen Walrod. Julie is an expert career counselor dedicated to launching the lives of young professionals by bringing their skills into alignment with today's job market. Don't settle for underemployment, dissatisfaction, or lack of direction. Join in the fun and real life lessons here at the Career Lab, and launch a career you'll love.
Episodes
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CareerLab Podcast 017 - Ashley - A full time model for six years calls Julie and Joel at the CareerLab podcast to help find out what she needs to do to turn her love of event planning and global travel as a model with a psychology degree to a new career.
01/03/2019 Duration: 18minAshley - a full time model for six years calls Julie and Joel at the CareerLab podcast to help find out what she needs to do to turn her love of event planning and global travel as a model with a psychology degree to a new career.
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CareerLab Podcast 016 - Jenna 23 - has a degree in screenwriting and a wonderful emerging career in content writing for smaller brands represented on the behemoth Amazon platform. She endeavors to transition further into marketing and creative branding
01/03/2019 Duration: 15minJenna 23 - has a degree in screenwriting and a wonderful emerging career in content writing for smaller brands represented on the behemoth Amazon platform. She endeavors to transition further into marketing and creative branding, but is afraid she may not be wanted by smaller more creative outlets. Listen as Julie and Joel get to the truth of: is bigger better? in the career landscape.
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CareerLab Podcast 015 - Americas Career Counselor Julie LaCroix shares a special email message of thankfulness, hope and gratitude from a grateful parent who invested in Julie’s advice.
28/02/2019 Duration: 04minAmericas Career Counselor Julie LaCroix shares a special email message of thankfulness, hope and gratitude from a grateful parent who invested in Julie’s advice.
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CareerLab Podcast 014 - Lindsey 39 - currently unemployed going on many interviews and not getting job offers was a fitness instructor, loves animals and needs professional guidance to find out where she needs to be to get a career she will love!
28/02/2019 Duration: 25minLindsey 39 - currently unemployed going on many interviews and not getting job offers was a fitness instructor, loves animals and needs professional guidance to find out where she needs to be to get a career she will love!
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CareerLab Podcast 013 - Alexandra - 25 went straight from high school to a community college then transferred to UCLA and graduated with a degree in history and a minor in Spanish wants to work in non for profit in areas of humanities, legal, government
28/02/2019 Duration: 21minAlexandrea - 25 went straight from high school to a community college then transferred to UCLA and graduated with a degree in history and a minor in Spanish wants to work in non for profit in areas of humanities, legal, government or libraries and is having a hard time finding her place in the career world. Listen in as Julie and Joel point out her strengths to a new career path!
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CareerLab Podcast 012 - Megan; a millennial with a BA in journalism is struggling for awhile in looking for a fulfilling career is at the end of her rope and feels lost as she has tried lots of different jobs and industries but still does not have a sen
26/02/2019 Duration: 22minMegan; a millennial with a BA in journalism is struggling for awhile in looking for a fulfilling career is at the end of her rope and feels lost as she has tried lots of different jobs and industries but still does not have a sense of direction for her career path. Listen in as Julie and Joel peel back the layers and give Megan a new way to get the life she wants and deserves. #careerlabnow
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CareerLab Podcast 011 - Melody, 56 with a degree in residential architecture and commercial interior design is looking to re-introduce herself to the workforce after motherhood and a rough divorce. Listen in as Julie and Joel zero in on her positive attri
20/02/2019 Duration: 26minMelody, 56 with a degree in residential architecture and commercial interior design is looking to re-introduce herself to the workforce after motherhood and a rough divorce. Listen in as Julie and Joel zero in on her positive attributes and point her in a better direction of new skills, challenges and opportunities.
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CareerLab Podcast 010 - William, a young attorney with a career gap needs a strategy
28/01/2019 Duration: 22minCareerLab Podcast with Julie LaCroix - overseas attorney wants to make his mark in the USA but is unsure how to position himself in the job market in the USA
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CareerLab Podcast 009 - Kristin the ballerina looking for a new career
28/01/2019 Duration: 34minAmericas Career Counselor Julie LaCroix #andymurray CareerLab ballerina ballet writer creator identity Andy Murray retire Kristen mix down
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CareerLab Podcast 008 - Andrea, transitions to a gentler work environment that fits her style and skills
21/12/2018 Duration: 16minAndrea, looking to get out of the stressful auto insurance claims business of 22 years wants to tap into her creative side and looks for guidance from Julie and Joel to fulfill a happier work life balance.
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CareerLab Podcast 007 - Teresa, pre-med seeking internships to strengthen her admissions applications
06/12/2018 Duration: 47minw/Special guest host Joel Siegel Ph. D. Listen and learn as Americas Career Counselor Julie LaCroix helps three callers align their career situation to get a better handle on how to move forward on the proper career paths.
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CareerLab Podcast 006 - Tyler, from nonprofit to marketing communications
11/01/2018 Duration: 19minTyler, 26 from Orange County, CA with a BA in Politics is looking for work in the non-profit sector. Listen as Julie shows Tyler how to leverage his experience into a higher paying and more rewarding career... Be sure to subscribe to the show!
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CareerLab Podcast 005 - Robyn pursues a career in market research
11/01/2018 Duration: 15minRobin, 37 years old from Newport Beach, CA has held several short term jobs and is tired of the "job bounce" factor. Robin is looking to find more stable long term work in the market research field. Stay tuned as Julie peels back layers of the onion to put Robin in a position of power to design her new career path... Be sure to subscribe to the show!
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CareerLab Podcast 004 - Lisa, senior marketing professionals aggressively pursues her job search
11/01/2018 Duration: 23minLisa from Southern California is looking to go freelance and needs guidance directing her career to obtain a more independent way of life. Julie shows her how to repackage herself and look for new clients in the information age. Be sure to subscribe to the show!
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CareerLab Podcast 003 - Kelly, a young environmental professional looking to shift
11/01/2018 Duration: 12minKelly from Irvine, CA is a Chemical Engineer with 4 years of experience looking to transition to an environmental career path. Julie shows her how to evaluate the details of her experience and take note of her transferable skills to help her make the switch and pursue her new career. Be sure to subscribe to the show!
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CareerLab Podcast 002 - Jason, Career confused looking for his transferable skills and more stable employment
11/01/2018 Duration: 25minJason with a degree in production is an AV freelancer from Santa Ana, CA looking to shift his career into high gear. Listen as Julie digs in to show Jason that he has the STEM skills employers are looking for to get him hired. Be sure to subscribe to the show!
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CareerLab Podcast 001 - Adrienne, looking for an internship or entry level job in environmental
10/01/2018 Duration: 11minAdrienne a 22 year old from Corona, CA with an Environmental Studies degree is looking for an internship with a large company - but after a call with Julie at CareerLab she realizes she already has the skills to be placed in a position leading to a rewarding career! Be sure to subscribe to the show!