WHY WE MADE THIS EPISODE:

Nick was an aspiring sports journalist who pivoted to corporate communications when he realized sports journalism wasn't the right fit for him. A perfect example of willing to be agile and dive head first into something new when things don't go as planned. Plus, we get to hear how Nick approaches mistakes, how he values keeping an open mind, and how he uses AI to increase his effectiveness at work.

OUR TAKEAWAYS:

• Nick initially pursued sports journalism, but as he learned more he realized it wasn’t exactly what he had envisioned, so he kept an open mind an eventually found corporate communications.

• Corporate communications involves strategic messaging for internal audiences across large organizations.
• Success in corporate communications requires adaptability and the willingness to take on all sorts of tasks that may or may not be in the job description.
• Although Nick pivoted to corporate communications, sports journalism remains a passionate hobby.
• Mistakes in life and at work are some of the BEST learning opportunities.
• AI tools have significantly improved productivity in his role.
• Nick emphasizes the importance of continuously trying to learn new things.
• Nick is currently focused on strengthening his knowledge around investing and improving his financial literacy.

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WHY WE MADE THIS EPISODE:

Every day, we are exposed to an overwhelming amount of data and information. One brain can’t possibly digest all this information. So, how do we design our information diet to prioritize the information we care about and minimize distractions? How do we design an information diet that gets us closer to achieving our goals?

THE MAIN STUFF:

• 74 gigabytes of data enters the average brain every day.
• Social Media is designed to get you addicted, and often triggers a dopamine release.
• Your information diet is the type and quality of information you consume.
• We have a finite amount of attention, but seemingly infinite amounts of information.
• Being intentional with your information diet is critically important.
• You can curate and influence your digital environment to create better outcomes.
• Taking breaks from this overwhelming influx of information is essential.
• It’s time to throw away the idea of ‘Keeping Up’—that’s impossible, don’t try.
• Reflect on your information diet periodically, make adjustments if it’s not productive in helping you reach your goals.

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Welcome to the FIRST episode of ROOKIE TALK! A relaxed conversation between Jett & Alex where they explore the most interesting things they’ve seen or heard recently. The world through the lens of two ROOKIES.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Insights from our experience as young professionals
• Update on Alex’s job search and career fair
• The role of personal branding in your job search
• Jett’s project on Soft Skills
• The positive impacts of being genuine and likable in professional settings
• Understanding the role of ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) in the hiring process
• Leveraging technology in your job search
• Why you should love feedback
• The short and long-term impacts of jealousy
• The future of the Project Rookie Podcast

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