Blog, culture and engagement | Ambition In Motion

by Wanda Thibodeaux

Thu 26 March 2020

During this video, we introduce the Ambition In Motion mentor program and then interview Wanda Thibodeaux to discuss how graduate students and professionals can decide when is the right time to switch jobs, as well as discuss Wanda 's professional experiences and mentor relationships. The host of this video is Ambition In Motion's founder, Garrett Mintz.

Some questions which will be addressed in this workshop series:
What is the thought process around switching jobs?
What is the thought process around switching industries?
What motivates people at work?
Why do people switch jobs?
Is there a good way to determine a lack of opportunities for your skills?
How do you know if you have a bad boss?
How does pay play a factor in switching jobs?
How can somebody go about identifying their work preferences?
What does a toxic work culture mean?
When are lack of promotions a reason to switch jobs?
How can somebody assess the cost of switching jobs?
How can you quit a job professionally?
Where do I go if I am interested in learning about opportunities?
Was my education a waste if I switched industries?

by Mac Prichard

Tue 24 March 2020

During this video, we introduce the Ambition In Motion mentor program and then interview Mac Prichard to discuss how college students and professionals can prepare for professional interviews, as well as discuss Mac's professional experiences and mentor relationships. The host of this video is Ambition In Motion's founder, Garrett Mintz.

Some questions which will be addressed in this workshop series:
How do you control the interview?
How can you ensure that you are being interviewed accurately?
How do you handle difficult questions during the interview?
What is the best way to answer interview questions?
How should you prepare for an interview?
Can you leverage your network to help you land an interview?
What is the purpose of a resume?
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
What if you get an offer but are waiting to hear back from another company?
Is it bad to accept an offer then pull it for another offer?
How should you follow up after the interview?
What are strong questions for a candidate to ask?
How do you determine what is most impactful for a job offer, especially when you have multiple offers?

by Lou Adler

Sun 22 March 2020

During this video, we introduce the Ambition In Motion mentor program and then interview Lou Adler to discuss how college students and professionals can prepare for professional interviews, as well as discuss Lou's professional experiences and mentor relationships. The host of this video is Ambition In Motion's founder, Garrett Mintz.

Some questions which will be addressed in this workshop series:
How do you control the interview?
How can you ensure that you are being interviewed accurately?
How do you handle difficult questions during the interview?
What is the best way to answer interview questions?
How should you prepare for an interview?
Can you leverage your network to help you land an interview?
What is the purpose of a resume?
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
What if you get an offer but are waiting to hear back from another company?
Is it bad to accept an offer then pull it for another offer?
How should you follow up after the interview?
What are strong questions for a candidate to ask?
How do you determine what is most impactful for a job offer, especially when you have multiple offers?

by Janice Porter

Thu 5 March 2020

During this video, we introduce the Ambition In Motion mentor program and then interview Janice Porter to discuss how college students and professionals can network in a genuine and meaningful way, as well as discuss Janice's professional experiences and mentor relationships. The host of this video is Ambition In Motion's founder, Garrett Mintz.

Questions that we cover include:
What does genuine networking mean to you?
What is your reason for being?
How can your life goals influence who you surround yourself with?
How can your network influence your career movement?
What is a successful person?
Do you need to practice networking? If so, how can you do that?
Are people generally helpful?
What does it take to have meaningful conversations?
How can someone practice asking more engaging questions?
How can somebody set the stage for informational interviews?
Is appropriate to take notes during meetings? If so, how can somebody take notes appropriately?
Does body language play a factor in networking and relationship building?
Does vocal inflection have an impact on networking and relationship building?
What are go-to questions to ask to get to know somebody better?
When is the right time to be vulnerable in a conversation with somebody?
When is the right time to be vulnerable in a mentor relationship?
Is it appropriate to ask for introductions from a mentor?

by Emma Kerr

Wed 4 March 2020

During this video, we introduce the Ambition In Motion mentor program and then interview Emma Kerr to discuss how graduate students and professionals can decide if pursuing additional education is right for them, as well as discuss Emma's professional experiences and mentor relationships. The host of this video is Ambition In Motion's founder, Garrett Mintz.

by Frank Mengert

Tue 3 March 2020

During this video, we introduce the Ambition In Motion mentor program and then interview Frank Mengert to discuss how college students and professionals can network in a genuine and meaningful way, as well as discuss Frank's professional experiences and mentor relationships. The host of this video is Ambition In Motion's founder, Garrett Mintz.

Questions that we cover include:
What does genuine networking mean to you?
What is your reason for being?
How can your life goals influence who you surround yourself with?
How can your network influence your career movement?
What is a successful person?
Do you need to practice networking? If so, how can you do that?
Are people generally helpful?
What does it take to have meaningful conversations?
How can someone practice asking more engaging questions?
How can somebody set the stage for informational interviews?
Is appropriate to take notes during meetings? If so, how can somebody take notes appropriately?
Does body language play a factor in networking and relationship building?
Does vocal inflection have an impact on networking and relationship building?
What are go-to questions to ask to get to know somebody better?
When is the right time to be vulnerable in a conversation with somebody?
When is the right time to be vulnerable in a mentor relationship?
Is it appropriate to ask for introductions from a mentor?

by Nick Smarrelli

Mon 2 March 2020

During this video, we introduce the Ambition In Motion mentor program and then interview Nick Smarrelli to discuss how college students and professionals can network in a genuine and meaningful way, as well as discuss Nick's professional experiences and mentor relationships. The host of this video is Ambition In Motion's founder, Garrett Mintz.

Questions that we cover include:
What does genuine networking mean to you?
What is your reason for being?
How can your life goals influence who you surround yourself with?
How can your network influence your career movement?
What is a successful person?
Do you need to practice networking? If so, how can you do that?
Are people generally helpful?
What does it take to have meaningful conversations?
How can someone practice asking more engaging questions?
How can somebody set the stage for informational interviews?
Is appropriate to take notes during meetings? If so, how can somebody take notes appropriately?
Does body language play a factor in networking and relationship building?
Does vocal inflection have an impact on networking and relationship building?
What are go-to questions to ask to get to know somebody better?
When is the right time to be vulnerable in a conversation with somebody?
When is the right time to be vulnerable in a mentor relationship?
Is it appropriate to ask for introductions from a mentor?

by Andrea Constantine

Sun 1 March 2020

During this video, we introduce the Ambition In Motion mentor program and then interview Andrea Constantine to discuss how college students and professionals can network in a genuine and meaningful way, as well as discuss Andrea's professional experiences and mentor relationships. The host of this video is Ambition In Motion's founder, Garrett Mintz.

Questions that we cover include:
What does genuine networking mean to you?
What your Ikigai, or reason for being?
How can your life goals influence who you surround yourself with?
How can your network influence your career movement?
What is a successful person?
Do you need to practice networking? If so, how can you do that?
Are people generally helpful?
What does it take to have meaningful conversations?
How can someone practice asking more engaging questions?
How can somebody set the stage for informational interviews?
Is appropriate to take notes during meetings? If so, how can somebody take notes appropriately?
Does body language play a factor in networking and relationship building?
Does vocal inflection have an impact on networking and relationship building?
What are go-to questions to ask to get to know somebody better?
When is the right time to be vulnerable in a conversation with somebody?
When is the right time to be vulnerable in a mentor relationship?
Is it appropriate to ask for introductions from a mentor?

by Nicole Martin

Wed 19 February 2020

Nicole Martin is Chief Empowerment Officer and Founder of HRBoost, LLC, a HR Shared Services consulting firm based in Chicago, Illinois. In recognition of her professional excellence as well as her community, Nicole has been honored by multiple organizations including most recently as one of Mirror Review’s 10 Game Changing Women in 2019. Awardee for Business Excellence by the Chicago Daily Herald, and a 2016 Enterprising Women of the Year Champion by Enterprising Women Magazine. A sought-after expert, her knowledge and advice have been featured in newspapers and magazines throughout the country. In addition, Nicole is the host online of HR in the Fast Lane and contributing writer for the Chicago Business Journal. Nicole has authored, International Literary Award and Amazon Best Seller, The Talent Emergency, the accompanying Talent Emergency Guidebook, The Human Side of Profitability, The Power of Joy & Purpose, and her newly released co-authored book No Fear Negotiation for Women.

by David Elfman

Tue 18 February 2020

During this video, we introduce the Ambition In Motion mentor program and then interview David Elfman to discuss how college students and professionals can get their foot in the door for professional experiences and mentor relationships.

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When is the Right Time to Switch Jobs

Interview with a guest speaker during the Higher Ed mentor program.

How to Prepare for Professional Interviews

Interview with a guest speaker during the Higher Ed mentor program.

How to Prepare for Professional Interviews

Interview with a guest speaker during the Higher Ed mentor program.

How to Network In a Meaningful Way

Interview with a guest speaker during the Higher Ed mentor program.

When is the Right Time to Pursue Additional Education

Interview with a guest speaker during the Higher Ed mentor program.

How to Network In a Meaningful Way

Interview with a guest speaker during the Higher Ed mentor program.

How to Network In a Meaningful Way

Interview with a guest speaker during the Higher Ed mentor program.

How to Network In a Meaningful Way

Interview with a guest speaker during the Higher Ed mentor program.

How to successfully transition into a managerial role

Interview with a guest speaker during the Higher Ed mentor program.

Getting your foot in the door for mentor relationships and professional opportunities

Interview with a guest speaker during the Higher Ed mentor program.

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