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Guidance Counselor 2.0

Taylor Desseyn
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Job Search Strategies
Resume Writing
Community Building
Job Market
Career Development
Tech Industry
Mental Health
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Entrepreneurship
Software Engineering
Developer Relations
Job Descriptions
Work-Life Balance
Remote Work
Hiring Practices

We had guidance counselors in middle school, high school, and sometimes college. However when we need it the most in our professional careers, we have no one to turn to. This podcast is a resource for not only job seekers but for companies & hiring managers to help scale their organizations. I interview job seekers who have had a tremendous amount of success finding jobs and hiring managers/leader... more

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Recent Guests

Dan DiGangi
Engineering leader with over 20 years of experience and a background in UX and UI.
Episode: Episode 534 - Navigating Layoffs in Real Time w/ Dan DiGangi, Engineering Leader
Peter Bell
Founder of Gather.dev, former CTO and engineering leader, and author of an O'Reilly book on AI adoption in engineering.
Gather.dev
Episode: Episode 533 - Will AI Agents Replace Devs or Just 10x Them w/ Peter Bell
Jennifer Marku
Leadership coach focused on introverts, with 30 years of corporate experience at American Express and Microsoft
Episode: Episode 532 - Get Promoted w/o Being the Loudest In the Room
Mark Hinkle
Tech executive, organizer of All Things AI, founder of Peripety Labs
All Things AI / Peripety Labs
Episode: Episode 530 - Don't Walk Away from AI w/ Mark Hinkle
Bobby McGill
Talent acquisition professional with extensive recruiting experience.
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Episode: Episode 527 - All Things Open 2026 - the Current State of the Tech Market -
Steven Puri
Founder of Succa/Suka and former film industry veteran in VFX and leadership roles in Hollywood studios
Succa/The Suka Company
Episode: Episode 523 - From Blockbusters to Burnout - Reinventing Work with Steven Puri
Subhash Jaini
Data scientist specializing in algorithms for AI reliability in industry
Episode: Episode 518 - The Inner Workings of Job Search Algorithms w/ Subhash Jaini
Chris DeMars
Sr. Dev Advocate at TuxCare
TuxCare
Episode: Episode 515 - Community Always Wins w/ Chris DeMars, Sr. Dev Advocate @ TuxCare
David McCarter
Software engineer, author, Microsoft MVP, conference speaker
Microsoft MVP, Author of multiple technical interview books
Episode: Episode 514 - Literally Writing The Book on Technical Interviews w/ David McCarter

Host

Taylor Deson
Host of the show, leading the conversation and intros

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Highly Recommend

    I don't often recommend career podcasts as there is a lot of mediocre to bad advice out there

    As a Fortune 100 hiring manager who talks to multiple recruiters every month, I can say that the host Taylor gives fantastic Career and Job Search advice.

    Especially for the Tech industry and software developers, but I'd argue 98% of the advice is going to apply to just about anyone that's a knowledge worker / office worker or Remote worker.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Tomase
    United Statesa month ago
  • Taylor know his stuff, and is hilarious as a bonus !

    Episode 448 almost made me spit out my coffee, real coffee, not cold brew;)

    447 and 445 were very inspiring! Now days, joining the public conversation is no longer optional.

    444 and 443 were amazing!

    Honestly, you need to listen to every bit of content Taylor puts out .

    I finally started following all the advice he was giving , and my Linked In impressions are up 300%!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GAcommuter
    United Statesa year ago
  • Legitness

    If you work in tech, or want to work in tech, listen to this podcast. Taylor always has great guests and conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew P Gilliland
    United States2 years ago
  • Keeping it real!

    He was raised by amazing parents particularly his mom and one thing Taylor continues to maintain in his life is being approachable and genuine. He has developed an amazing community of professionals who are willing to share their extensive knowledge through his podcasts. Invest 20-30 mins of your time. You’ll walk away with valuable information and a new friend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OmaKdess
    United States5 years ago
  • So much more than a host, a guest and an audience!

    GC 2.0 is hosted by a pro-dev host that could easily be your friend! Taylor provides a safe place for industry newbies and vets to come hang and get some industry oriented advice from carefully selected pros that are fed up with the status quo and want to support and facilitate better hiring practices. In just a few minutes, you can learn about different aspect of job readiness in tech and connect with some awesome devs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iReallyCode
    United States5 years ago

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Episode 532 - Get Promoted w/o Being the Loudest In the Room
Q: For someone interviewing right now, how do they show impact without sounding like they're bragging?
Marku recommends preparing examples, using active verbs such as “led,” and stating measurable outcomes. She also suggests sharing accomplishments as useful information that can help colleagues, rather than treating it as self-promotion.
Episode 532 - Get Promoted w/o Being the Loudest In the Room
Q: What do you define as an introvert?
Marku defines introversion by how people regain energy: introverts recharge alone, while extroverts recharge around others. She distinguishes introversion from shyness, which she describes as social anxiety.
Episode 533 - Will AI Agents Replace Devs or Just 10x Them w/ Peter Bell
Q: What are some specific things a person would need in their job to be qualified as a forward deployment engineer?
Bell says candidates should show they can communicate with people, prototype quickly, deliver value, think in systems and identify improvements to the underlying platform.
Episode 533 - Will AI Agents Replace Devs or Just 10x Them w/ Peter Bell
Q: Will AI agents replace developers or just 10x them?
Bell expects small teams to use many agents, but says increased engineering productivity may also create more software demand and new roles. He expects adoption and workforce changes to unfold unevenly over several years.
Episode 534 - Navigating Layoffs in Real Time w/ Dan DiGangi, Engineering Leader
Q: What's working on the job search right now?
DiGangi says to build momentum early through conversations with people in one's network, communities, and public posts. He uses AI to organize job listings and tailor interview preparation, but treats direct applications as only one part of a broader search.

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This show centers on pragmatic career growth in tech, recruiting realities, and the evolving role of AI in job searches and interview prep. Episodes frequently explore personal branding, strategic networking, and practical workflows to land roles—from entry to executive levels—while also covering broader leadership and scaling considerations for teams and organizations. A notable throughline is turning complex career transitions into repeatable, measurable outcomes, with emphasis on interview prep, resume storytelling, and leveraging communities and events for visibility. A distinctive strength is the host's energetic, candid style and a track record of bringing practitioners and hiring leaders together to share actionable guidance.

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