Guidance Counselor 2.0
Taylor Desseyn
We had guidance counselors in middle school, high school, and sometimes college. However when we need it the most in our professional careers, we have no one to turn to. This podcast is a resource for not only job seekers but for companies & hiring managers to help scale their organizations. I interview job seekers who have had a tremendous amount of success finding jobs and hiring managers/leaders in organizations who are doing it the 'right way' when it comes to leadership and scaling their organizations.
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May 19, 2025 • 48min
Episode 456 - Power of Engaging on Social and How to Interview with a Startup w/ Founder, Rae Lambert
Raechel has built an amazing platform called River and we are going to talk about it!if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
May 16, 2025 • 50min
Episode 455 - Why James Disappeared from the Internet w/ James Q Quick, Head of Dev Exp
if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
May 14, 2025 • 40min
Episode 454 - DEVWorld 2025 Conference Talk - Exposing the Job Search
switching things up a little this week with a recap of a recent talk from DEVWorld 2025 in amsterdam. we're talking all about breaking down all the ways to hack the job search process.if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
May 12, 2025 • 37min
Episode 453 - Why You Should Just Post Things w/ Francesco Ciulla, Sr. Dev Rel
Francesco is an absolute beast when it comes to content amassing 194k twitter followers and over 300k Youtube subs. We are going to talk about how he didn't even want to post to the internet and now it's changed his career. if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
May 9, 2025 • 45min
Episode 452 - THAT conference keynote - you are not alone
a bit of a throwback here to my keynote at THAT conference 2023. it might be a bit later, but the feelings still stand. always remember that in your job search, you're not alone. if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
May 7, 2025 • 27min
Episode 451 - The Blocking & Tackling of Finding a Job in 90 Days w/ Lawrence Lockhart
this is part 2 of an amazing conversation I had with Lawrence on how he found a job in 87 days of just cold applying but we are diving into what his day to day looked like. if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
May 5, 2025 • 28min
Episode 450 - JSConfMX Conference Talk - How Content & Community Can Impact Your Career
switching things up a little this week with a recap of a recent talk. putting yourself out on the internet is more important now than ever when it comes to growing your career. this talk sets the framework on how to start building community and content to become discoverable in the sea of job seekers.if you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
May 2, 2025 • 36min
Episode 449 - Being Nice and How to Network w/ Salma Alam-Naylor
talking about getting into tech from an non traditional career path! If you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
Apr 30, 2025 • 51min
Episode 448 - All Things Open Conference Talk (Exposing The Job Search Process)
Feeling stuck in your job search? You're not alone! Gain insights from a recent talk that offers practical advice on resumes, interviews, and the importance of networking. Discover how to humanize your applications and optimize for AI screening. Learn about the advantages of using community platforms like Discord for connections and tips on submitting documents effectively. Personal stories showcase the value of intentional conversations that can lead to job opportunities in today's competitive landscape.
Apr 28, 2025 • 29min
Episode 447 - Layoff to Offer Letter in 89 Days w/ Sr. Dev Rel, Lawrence Lockhart
Diving into Lawrence's recent job search strategy and how he was able to land a job in 89 days! If you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
