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We've talked a lot about the job-seeking process, but this time we get to examine things from a different perspective: the company. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: CIG is Looking for an Awesome Writer! The application form's questions #1 The application form's questions #2 How to Crush Job Interviews (Ep. 183) Swim University Swim University YouTube channel Roasty Coffee Roasty Coffee YouTube channel Listen Money Matters How to Finish Homework FAST How to Stop Falling Behind on Your Homework Defy Gravity (Roxine's website) Tom's Impossible List Kurt Gödel Uncertainty principle Medium Typepad Pastebin James Joyce HackCollege How to Go from Merely Good to Truly Great (Ep. 178) Good to Great, by James Collins James Collins Charisma on Command YouTube channel Dwight D. Eisenhower Beardbrand Beardbrand YouTube channel Presentation by Eric Bandholz from Beardbrand Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:00:57 - How some members of the team were hired 0:04:07 - Reasons for hiring a new writer 0:06:36 - The questions and the form used in the hiring process 0:13:15 - Seemingly irrelevant questions and "weeding out" people 0:20:49 - Can we be great at something without having a knack for it? 0:24:56 - Don't "shotgun" your resume to a lot of companies 0:27:25 - Ways to show showcase your experience in writing 0:34:50 - The initial "weed out" bullet points 0:38:20 - Handling rejection from a job opportunity 0:40:56 - The next steps of figuring out who to hire 0:47:04 - Ghostwriting and assigning the right tasks to employees 0:53:56 - Reasons for why would-be-employers might not respond to you 0:57:30 - Conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about video games, language learning, Anki, thinking out loud, and what to do when you don't like your major. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: The College Info Geek Community Thomas and Martin on Twitter College Info Geek on Twitter The Code Book, by Simon Singh Martin on Goodreads RecUp (iOS) Dropbox Anki (iOS | Android) How to Remember More of What You Learn with Spaced Repetition The Most Powerful Way to Remember What You Study Dear Hank & John podcast So Good They Can't Ignore You, by Cal Newport Cal Newport College Info Geek's essential books for students Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One, by Jenny Blake Pivot (Jenny Blake's website) Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:05:45 - How to submit questions for the podcast 0:06:50 - Balancing video games with productivity 0:12:23 - Having a backlog of things you want to read, watch or play 0:18:42 - Learning several languages, or other skills, all at once 0:27:37 - Thinking out loud without someone to talk to 0:34:15 - Putting everything into Anki or similar systems 0:43:30 - Switching your major down the line and pivoting 0:54:15 - The 3 elements of having fulfilling work 0:57:06 - Conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A job interview might be all that lies between you and a new life. We talk about how to put your best foot forward so it won't stand in the way. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Resume Tips From a Hiring Director Who Read 10,000 Resumes (Ep. 40) The Power of Storytelling in Job Interviews (Ep. 80) Listen Money Matters 5 Resume Mistakes You Need to Avoid Elon Musk Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future, by Ashlee Vance CNBC - How to get hired by Elon Musk The Balance - 28 Behavior Based Job Interview Questions The Balance - Job Interview Questions and Answers U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Salary Negotiation and Student Loan Payoff Tactics (Ep. 38) In-Depth Salary Negotiation Tactics (Ep. 52) Fearless Salary Negotiation Tips With Josh Doody Suitsupply Combatant Gentlemen How to Upgrade Your Wardrobe and Dress Better (Ep. 128) Real Men Real Style YouTube channel Video interview with Dr. Nun S. Amen Ra The Tim Ferriss Show Design Shack - The Importance of a "Leave-Behind" for Clients: Top Tips & Advice How To Land Your Dream Internship, by Tam Pham How to Land Your Dream Internship (Ep. 129) Confessions of a Recruiting Director, by Brad Karsh Getting from College to Career, by Lindsey Pollak Steal the Show, by Michael Port Ramit Sethi Ramit Sethi's YouTube channel Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:02:07 - What are job interviewers looking for in a candidate? 0:11:07 - Possible interview questions that may come up 0:19:16 - Some general traits that apply to most jobs 0:23:45 - Negotiating your possible salary 0:28:58 - Having the correct mindset when applying for a job 0:35:32 - Choosing what to wear to an interview 0:45:01 - Respecting every employee at the workplace 0:48:31 - Practicing interviews and thinking before speaking 0:52:40 - Handling the aftermath of an interview 1:01:31 - Don't be overly negative about your previous jobs 1:04:29 - Conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A classroom isn't always the best place to learn a language. We talk about how to study foreign languages on your own time. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: iTalki (If you take a lesson with this, both you and Martin get $10 in lesson credits. Happy learning!) LanguageLearning subreddit's language learning resources Anki (iOS | Android) Forvo (iOS | Android) Duolingo (iOS | Android) Rosetta Stone LanguagePod101 Lang-8 WeSpeke (iOS | Android) MindSnacks (iOS) Heads Up! (iOS | Android) TextFugu Eto Eto WaniKani Poe's law How to Make the Most of Your Language Class (Ep. 162) La Disparition (Original French Edition), by Georges Perec La Disparition / A Void (English Edition), by Georges Perec The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams How I'm Using Twitter To Learn Japanese Mr. Ando of the Woods International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) Fluent Forever, by Gabriel Wyner Fluent Forever (Gabriel Wyner's website) Benny Lewis Fluent in 3 Months, by Benny Lewis Fluent in 3 months (Benny Lewis's website) Reading Faster: The Science Behind What Works... and What Doesn't (Ep. 93) Meetup (iOS | Android) Ethereum CoinDesk Forbes How to Remember More of What You Learn with Spaced Repetition Spacing effect Powlyglot - How to Boost Your Vocabulary with OVA The Art of Language Invention, by David J. Peterson Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:02:41 - Being fluent in a language 0:06:39 - Learning the specific sounds of a language 0:13:56 - Having something that motivates you and some resource examples 0:17:16 - Speaking a language from day one and having conversations 0:22:46 - Defining your language goals and the importance of pronunciation 0:26:46 - Progressing on learning a language after pronunciation 0:33:39 - Creating something in your target language 0:36:25 - Being evaluated by native speakers and noticing mistakes 0:44:45 - Hiring people to teach you and other ways to practice speaking 0:49:52 - Maintaining several languages 0:55:16 - Using different resources instead of focusing on a single one 1:01:02 - What is Anki and how do you use it? 1:09:59 - Recap and conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Few skills have as much of an effect on your happiness as social skills. We talk a bit about how to build confidence and connect with other humans. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Cortex podcast My Personality Test Results... 16Personalities Test Johnny Depp Avril Lavigne Listen Money Matters Halo effect Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman Elon Musk Mark Zuckerberg Messy Room, Messy Mind How to Be More Confident Than Anyone You Know: 5 Effective Tips How to Be More Confident: 5 Strategies that Worked for Me How Twitter Helped Me Take Myself Seriously Martin on Twitter Collegetopia - How to Approach Anyone with the 3 Second Rule Morgan Freeman Hank Green Logan Paul Ben Affleck Snoop Dogg Reggie Fils-Aimé Epic Rap Battles of History Owen Wilson The Brass Rabbit (Anna's channel) Conan O'Brien AlphaM YouTube channel Real Men Real Style YouTube channel MaleFashionAdvice subreddit Benny Lewis Fluent in 3 months (Benny Lewis's website) Wisecrack Jake Paul Martin's personal website Tom's personal website Tobey Maguire The Ultimate Networking Guide for Introverts Charisma on Command YouTube channel Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:00:25 - Working at home and renting offices 0:04:54 - How isolation affects your social skills 0:07:00 - Becoming more socially confident 0:13:46 - Improving your enunciation 0:19:07 - Grooming, personal identity and self-confidence 0:31:07 - Being more serious and open about your interests 0:34:45 - Reasons for today's amount of isolation and depression 0:36:59 - Don't always hang out in big groups and build deeper friendships 0:42:00 - Socializing without your friends 0:47:27 - Approaching people with the 3-second rule and meeting celebrities 0:53:00 - Starting conversations by showing interest in people 0:57:33 - Having a hobby that might be perceived as weird 1:11:47 - Learning how to listen and reaching out to people you admire 1:22:48 - Don't try to be the greatest at everything you do 1:25:27 - Recap and conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Despite the fact that college is literally in our name, it's not the only pathway to a happy life. We talk a bit about some alternative routes to success. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Standard Deviation Listen Money Matters The Debt Free, One Year College Alternative Adam Braun Pencils of Promise (Adam Braun's website) MissionU 5 Resume Mistakes You Need to Avoid Broke Busted & Disgusted A Short History of Nearly Everything, by Bill Bryson The Swerve: How the World Became Modern, by Stephen Greenblatt OverDrive (iOS | Android) Codecademy Mike Rowe Profoundly Disconnected (Mike Rowe's website) CNN Money - Community college grads out-earn bachelor's degree holders CompTIA A+ Microsoft MCSE Cisco CCNA for Routing and Switching Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification How to Test out of College Courses (Ep. 49) Thinkful Course Report App Academy Indeed Indeed - What Do Employers Really Think About Coding Bootcamps? Skillshare (iOS | Android) Udemy (iOS | Android) Coursera (iOS | Android) How To Make Community College An Ivy League Experience (Ep. 46) Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:01:41 - A good alternative to college and to get career education 0:11:22 - Definition and costs of trade schools and community colleges 0:19:00 - Becoming a well-rounded person and learning by yourself 0:24:23 - Vocational schools and more "hands on" professions 0:31:33 - Opting for online certifications 0:35:34 - Testing out of classes in college 0:37:31 - Learning skills through coding bootcamps 0:44:33 - Free alternatives to coding bootcamps and landing a job 0:46:41 - Going to community college first and transferring credits 0:50:47 - Recap and conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here we go once again with the email. In this 5 questions episode, we talk about social media, the overjustification effect, and alarms. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: 5 Questions: Early Networking, Cold Showers, and Morning Routines (Ep. 173) The College Info Geek Community Cal Newport Deep Work, by Cal Newport Thomas and Martin on LinkedIn Evernote Facebook News Feed Eradicator for Facebook (Chrome) Tom's Focus app College Info Geek on Facebook Powlyglot Primitive Technology on YouTube College Info Geek on LinkedIn CPG Grey on YouTube CGP Grey's website CGP Grey's Royal Family video Overjustification Effect Beeminder (iOS | Android) Couch to 5K (iOS | Android) Fitocracy (iOS | Android) Strava (iOS | Android) Circadian Rhythm How to Get to Bed on Time and Stop Losing Sleep The Science Behind Getting Better Sleep (Ep. 124) sleepyti.me Sleep Cycle alarm clock (iOS | Android) How to Wake Up Early and Make It a Habit WebTalentMarketing - How to Change Your Name and Preserve Your SEO How to Be a Good Significant Other (Ep. 177) Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:03:09 - How to submit questions for the podcast 0:04:06 - Benefits and setbacks of using social media 0:17:28 - How external rewards can boost or destroy your motivation 0:23:15 - Deciding when and how to fall asleep or wake up 0:26:34 - Explaining sleep cycles 0:31:16 - Changing your last name when you’ve already established a presence 0:37:12 - Managing productivity and a romantic relationship 0:44:40 - Conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some companies are born great, but for those that aren't, what does it take to cross the threshold? We talk about "Good to Great" by Jim Collins. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Good to Great, by James Collins Essentialism, by Greg McKeown How to Learn Faster with the Feynman Technique (Example Included) James C. Collins Alan Wurtzel Good to Great to Gone, by Alan Wurtzel Jim Stockdale Essentialism: How to Do More by Doing Less (Ep. 171) Essential Books for Students 10 Books EVERY Student Should Read - 2017 Book Recommendations The Fortune 500 list Elon Musk Jeff Bezos Jack Welch Harry S. Truman Khan Academy Salman Khan Walgreens Mint Tom’s guest post on Nerd Fitness Tom’s guest video on How To Adult Sam Walton AlphaM on YouTube FreshBooks Slack Linus Tech Tips on YouTube Jim Henson: The Biography, by Brian Jones Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:01:19 - What is “Good to Great” about? 0:06:21 - How to measure and classify companies as great 0:12:58 - How to properly manage a company 0:18:28 - Several “levels” of leaders and easing other people’s work 0:22:16 - Giving credit where its due without being too humble 0:27:39 - Choosing an area to pursue with the hedgehog concept 0:34:11 - The Stockdale paradox and confronting harsh realities 0:38:19 - Getting feedback as soon as possible 0:41:30 - Sponsor: FreshBooks (Working as a freelancer) 0:44:07 - Building momentum with the flywheel concept 0:52:56 - Using the right technologies 1:00:49 - Letting the fruits of your labors speak for themselves 1:03:24 - Conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If there's one thing the majority of humans agree on, it's that dating other humans is pretty cool. We talk about the mystic art of managing a relationship. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: History of Our World podcast Disasterpeace's 'Fez' soundtrack 10 Essential Life Skills That Every Student Should Have (Ep. 175) Powlyglot Tinder (iOS) Tinder (Android) Philosophy and Love and Stuff (Ep. 107) Making Friends And Connections As An Introvert (Ep. 47) The Friends Game (Trello system) Real Men Real Style YouTube channel Intercom Patreon The Art of Loving, by Erich Fromm Storyblocks Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:01:59 - Tom and Martin’s relationship stories 0:09:51 - Meeting people and finding a significant other 0:15:36 - Improving yourself to become more attractive 0:19:53 - Having a partner who motivates you to better yourself 0:25:40 - Living as a unit, but without being completely dependent 0:32:38 - Sponsor: StoryBlocks (Graphic design assets) 0:37:00 - Noticing and fixing relationship flaws and scheduling stuff 0:41:40 - Keeping in touch with people 0:48:37 - Not having the same drive or interests as your significant other 0:56:11 - Offering emotional support instead of immediately finding a solution 0:59:24 - Different relationship dynamics 1:02:01 - The need for honest and frequent communication 1:18:09 - Being consistently thoughtful to your partner 1:21:31 - Conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gurus, gurus, everywhere, but not a spot to think. We talk about how to sort through productivity advice, so you can actually use it. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Strava (iOS | Android) Goodreads (iOS | Android) The Tim Ferriss Show Nate Hills’ YouTube channel OkDork (Noah Kagan’s website) Tom’s Essential Books list Beeminder (iOS | Android) Tom’s Impossible List James Clear article about avoiding the “second mistake” Habitica (iOS | Android) Martin’s workout app (iOS | Android) Couch to 5K app (iOS | Android) FreshBooks Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:02:25 - Putting productivity tips into practice 0:03:33 - Drinking tea and good old mold 0:05:28 - The 3 stages of skill building and how they affect your progress 0:09:38 - Don’t tell others about your goals 0:11:01 - Prioritizing specific problems, interests and activities 0:15:38 - Structuring and optimizing certain aspects of your life 0:23:05 - Taking into account all the optimizable variables of your system 0:28:46 - Sponsor: FreshBooks (Working as a freelancer) 0:31:49 - Building habits slowly and consistently 0:38:16 - Using external motivators to make sure you do stuff 0:43:25 - Knowing yourself and not taking people’s advice at face value 0:51:00 - Handling possible failures in your habit building 0:55:20 - Following someone else’s advice when you’re clueless 0:57:18 - Reviewing your progress on the goals you’ve set 0:58:42 - Recap and conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.