Podcast
My First Day in Tech
Hosted by Careerist · EN
Welcome to the Careerist podcast, where we delve into careers in the tech industry, AI, and education. Careerist is an online career training platform backed by Y-Combinator, dedicated to helping job seekers launch and advance their careers.
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Will the new ChatGPT, GPT-4o, beat all other AI models?
May 24, 202400:49:12Tap to summarizeEpisode 7: Andrew Riddle and Kimetha Dunn dive deep into the AI arms race between OpenAI's GPT-4.0 and Google's Gemini (Project Astra). They explore the groundbreaking advancements and potential impacts of these leading AI models. Our hosts cover a range of topics including AI accessibility, practical use cases, ethical considerations, and the implications for creativity and education. Links: To start your career in tech with Careerist, follow the link IG / @careerist.learning LI / careeristlearning Andrew Riddle (LI / andrewgregoryriddle) Kimetha Dunn (LI / kimbdunn )
Transcribe →Too Old to Switch into a Tech Career? (Spoiler: NO!)
May 15, 202400:52:41Tap to summarizeEpisode 5: Andrew Riddle and Kimetha Dunn tackle the myth of ageism in the tech industry and provide actionable steps on how to get into tech, regardless of background or experience level. Links: To start your career in tech with Careerist, follow the link IG / @careerist.learning LI / careeristlearning Andrew Riddle (LI / andrewgregoryriddle) Kimetha Dunn (LI / kimbdunn )
Transcribe →How to build your first UX/UI Design portfolio?
May 15, 202400:59:08Tap to summarizeEpisode 6: Andrew Riddle and Kimetha Dunn discuss crafting a compelling UX design portfolio, emphasizing its role as the first interview. They highlight the importance of context, storytelling, design thinking, and demonstrating growth. Links: Launch your UX/UI design career in 15 weeks, follow the link IG / @careerist.learning LI / careeristlearning Andrew Riddle (LI / andrewgregoryriddle) Kimetha Dunn (LI / kimbdunn )
Transcribe →AI Productivity Tools for Work
May 1, 202400:57:25Tap to summarizeEpisode 4: Andrew Riddle and Kimetha Dunn discuss their personal experiences with AI productivity tools for work like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude, exploring how these AI tools assist with communication, writing, research, content creation, and even understanding social cues. The conversation also touches on broader implications of AI, including its potential influence on the job market, education, and the environment. Links: To start your career in tech with Careerist, follow the link IG / @careerist.learning LI / careeristlearning Andrew Riddle (LI / andrewgregoryriddle) Kimetha Dunn (LI / kimbdunn )
Transcribe →My First Job in Tech: What to Expect
Apr 30, 202400:51:04Tap to summarizeEpisode 3: Andrew Riddle and Kimetha Dunn delve into the varied work environments in the tech industry. They discuss how to get first job in Tech, freelance work, startups, and large enterprises like Microsoft and Walmart, offering insights for newcomers. Links: To start your career in tech with Careerist, follow the link IG / @careerist.learning LI / careeristlearning Andrew Riddle (LI / andrewgregoryriddle) Kimetha Dunn (LI / kimbdunn )
Transcribe →If I started UI/UX Design in 2024, I'd Do This
Apr 29, 202400:57:59Tap to summarizeEpisode 2: Andrew Riddle and Kimetha Dunn explore UI/UX design as a career path, covering passion projects, industry flexibility, impactful work, industry insights, and AI's future impact. Links: Join Careerist's UX/UI bootcamp the link Andrew Riddle (LI / andrewgregoryriddle) Kimetha Dunn (LI / kimbdunn )
Transcribe →Will AI Take Over Our Work?
Apr 25, 202400:55:02Tap to summarizeEpisode 1: Andrew Riddle and Kimetha Dunn discuss AI's impact on education and jobs, emphasizing responsible technology use to mitigate bias, health risks, and dependency issues. Links: To start your career in tech with Careerist, follow the link Andrew Riddle (LI / andrewgregoryriddle) Kimetha Dunn (LI / kimbdunn )
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