Career Explorer's Guide
The Podcast that helps students navigate career exploration and professional development through interviews with professionals.
Career Explorer's Guide
From environmental science, interior design, career counseling, to DEI manager | Kevin Kawakami
In this episode, Kevin Kawakami, shares his journey from receiving his bachelors in environmental science, becoming a residential director at UCLA housing, dabbling in interior design, working as a senior assistant director at UCLA Career Center, and now a diversity, equity, and inclusion manager at NBC Universal. Kevin discusses factors to consider when making a career pivot, how to stand out as a candidate with no direct experience in a new field of work, how to best support yourself through a career transition, and the importance of embracing change.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- List of values from Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/
Topics we discussed:
- How do you know when to change careers?
- How do you figure out your values?
- When should I utilize the career center at my school?
- How do you stand out as a job candidate if you have no direct experiences?
- What are some transferable skills that have helped him succeed in transitioning careers?
- How do you face the thought of “will I ever find the right career”?
- How do you work through imposter syndrome when entering a new career field?
- Who should you talk to when you are considering a pivot?
- Do you need to have a job lined up before quitting?
- How do you support your mental health while changing careers?
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