Career Bites Podcast

Wondering what job options await you? Or looking to switch careers entirely? Sample interesting careers with the Career Bites podcast. Listen for new episodes each month, and get delicious advice from everyday professionals. scoopcareers.substack.com

Career Bites Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Rachael Barksdale, with 54 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rachael Barksdale hosts Career Bites Podcast, a business show with 54 episodes published.

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  Episode #46

  #46: CAR SALESPERSON

  May 25, 202624 minS4

  <p>Like competition? Try selling cars! As our guest Andrea Anderson will tell you, there’s nothing like making deals on the lot to get your adrenaline going. How does she handle being mistaken for the receptionist? What is it like to be paid on commission? And how did a bet turn into her dream job? </p><p>See more of what it’s like to sell cars on Andrea’s Instagram.</p><p>WANT TO LEARN MORE? Get the Career Bites newsletter!</p><p>LIKE THIS EPISODE? Try sampling our Realtor, Trash Collector, and Portfolio Management episodes. Then follow Career...

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  Episode #45

  #45: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

  Apr 27, 202628 minS4

  <p>This job is proof that a blue collar career can be lucrative - not only in income, but also in growth opportunities. The catch? You’ve got to be willing to start at the bottom and work your way up. That’s exactly how Ryan “Ike” Eisenhauer went from cleaning job sites at 14 y.o. to a facilities director at 35. But how do you land that first construction job when you’ve zero experience? Does a college degree give you a leg up in the industry? And why does Ike wish he’d paid more attention in English class?</p><p>You can...

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  Episode #44

  #44: SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATOR

  Mar 23, 202630 minS4

  <p>You’ve likely seen their work as an infographic at a zoo or on a nature walk, and never even realized who created it. So this week, I’m talking to J. Spahr to learn more about how she’s able to marry science and art as a scientific illustrator. Where does her inspiration come from? How does she balance best practices with client demands? And why are so many of her clients from Europe?</p><p>You can see J’s work on her website, or go behind the scenes on her Instagram.</p><p>WANT TO LEARN MORE? Ge...

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  Episode #43

  #43: JANITOR

  Feb 23, 202627 minS4

  <p>Cleaning classrooms might just be the most fun you’ll ever have at work - but don’t take it from me. In this episode, I asked high school janitor Maddie “Mad Dog” Baker and retired middle school janitor Gary Parsley for the dirt on what it’s really like to care for our public schools. What do janitors do over summer break? What is their relationship like with teachers? And do they ever get used to the smells in the boys’ bathroom?</p><p>You can follow Maddie’s behind-the-scenes janitor content on Instagram and TikTok.</p><p>IF YOU LIKE TH...

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  Career Bites Podcast

  Bonus: Internships, Networking & Passion - Oh My!

  Jan 26, 202612 minS4

  <p>Guest Ruha Tacey is more than just an engineer - her mission is to help up-and-coming engineers navigate their ideal career path. So I asked her for her best internship advice, how to stand out while networking, and whether you have to have a passion for engineering to work in this field. She has nuggets of wisdom for all </p><p>students - even if you’re not an engineering major!</p><p>You can find Ruha on her Engineering Impact Forum, her website, or on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.</p><p>IF YOU LIKE THIS EPISODE: Try sa...

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