How to Learn to Play an Instrument (Ep. 256)

In this podcast interview, I talk with Career Kickstarter founder Barrett Brooks on how to really find a job you'll love after college - and how to not fall for a recruiter's sales pitch that hides a job you'll hate. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Living For Monday Career Kickstarter How Barrett Made $5,000 in 5 days How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Follow Barrett on Twitter Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Apr 201353min

In this podcast episode, I dive into the REAL reason we pay for a college education. Hint: it's not the actual education. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: How to Learn More Outside of Class Than You Could Ever Learn Inside It Paprika recipe manager FU Weekend Treehouse - online technology training Cost of college data Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Mars 201324min

What is a personal brand? How can you promote yourself to become an expert in your niche and get the job you want? Dan Schawbel answers all these questions in this interview. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Student Branding Blog The Promote Yourself Podcast - Dan's new podcast (subscribe on iTunes) Promote Yourself - Dan's 2nd book, coming September 2013 Finish Up Weekend - (the reason I'm heading to Austin) Follow Dan on Twitter Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Feb 201334min

How do you keep your online accounts from getting hacked? In this podcast episode, you'll learn some easy techniques for locking down your online identity. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: How Wired writer Mat Honan's entire digital life was destroyed LastPass - my password manager of choice How to back up your LastPass data to KeyPass Martin's post on password tiers DropBox - use it. More than you ever wanted to know about two-factor authentication LifeHacker's article on where you should enable two-factor auth TrueCrypt Sophos Anti-Virus - good anti-virus solution for Mac Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Feb 201329min

I interview Buffer's Leo Widrich on leaving college to go full-time with a successful startup, building a personal brand, and networking effectively. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Buffer - schedule tweets, Facebook posts, and LinkedIn updates Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Feb 201332min

In this episode, I go over some strategies to hack your fitness in college - how to get started if you're a beginner, how to make working out less boring, and how to keep yourself motivated. I also go over some specific tools and resources I use in my own fitness efforts. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: NerdFitness.com BodyBuilding.com forums DDR machine locations Home DDR pad on Amazon Stepmania Zenius-i-Vanisher simfile directory Fitocracy College Info Geeks Fitocracy group Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31 Jan 201345min