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Guidance Counselor 2.0

Taylor Desseyn
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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

Aaron Francis
Software developer, founder of Tryhard Studios; educator in AI-enabled engineering
Tryhard Studios
Episode: Episode 510 - AI and Your Career w/ Aaron Francis
John Gates
Salary Coach, former head of global recruiting for Fortune 500 companies
Salary Coach
Episode: Episode 509 - How to Tackle Salary Negotiations w/ John Gates
Richie Lampani
Recruiter with extensive experience in agency and DoD geospatial space
Rebel Talent (fractional head of talent) and geospatial agency work
Episode: Episode 508 - Finding Your Next Job w/ Recruiter Richie Lampani
Matt Stauffer
CEO at Tighten, a consultancy working primarily with the Laravel framework.
Tighten
Episode: Episode 496 - How to Build Healthy Developer Culture w/ Matt Stauffer, CEO of Tighten
Josh Cirre
Developer Relations Engineer at Laravel.
Laravel
Episode: Episode 493 - Pretending to Have The Job Before You Get It w/ Josh Cirre, DevRel @ Laravel
Mark Thompson
Senior Developer Advocate at Google, musician and creative
Google
Episode: Episode 492 - The State of AI and Your Career w/ Mark Thompson, Sr. DevRel @ Google
Barrett Blake
Professional developer, architect, and manager with 20 years of experience in tech.
NimblePros
Episode: Episode 490 - Finding a Job in This Tough Job Market w/ Barrett Blake MS MVP & Architect
Andrew Gilliland
Full-stack engineer at Elevate.
Elevate
Episode: Episode 488 - Finding a Job Through a Friend and a DM w/ Andrew Gilliland
Will Klein
Developer Experience Team member at North
North
Episode: Episode 485 - ADHD & Anxiety to Public Speaking w/ Will Klein

Host

Taylor Desen
Host of Guidance Counselor 2.0

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • 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 Statesa year 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 States4 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 States4 years ago
  • Get into it!

    Taylor provides information that is helpful to hiring managers and job seekers! His panelists offers insight that will encourage, enlighten, and uplift those that are: considering making a career change into tech, have made the switch and are growing in the field, and those that are seasoned.

    Listen in…You will not be disappointed!

    SN: listen even if you’re not in the tech industry. It’s an awesome pick-me-up for everyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dstrebel98
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are described as high-quality and the discussions as insightful for both job seekers and hiring managers.
Listeners consistently praise practical, actionable guidance and the host's energetic, approachable style.
The show is viewed as a valuable resource for building hiring-ready talent and improving career outcomes in tech.
Listeners often mention improved LinkedIn impressions and more informed interview preparation after episodes.

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Episode 509 - How to Tackle Salary Negotiations w/ John Gates
Q: What are some word tracks or positioning that promote collaboration in salary conversations?
Use language that frames pay as a mutual fit and asks for the budget, then present a range rather than a single figure, and leverage overlap between your range and the employer's to keep doors open for higher offers later.
Episode 504 - Feeling Demotivated In Your Career and How to Fix It w/ Emma Bostian
Q: What are some things if people feel like they just keep running to a brick wall with their job search or their career?
Stepping away from the job search and finding an accountability partner can help add perspective and motivation.
Episode 496 - How to Build Healthy Developer Culture w/ Matt Stauffer, CEO of Tighten
Q: How does Titan hire? What's the process for you guys?
There are two processes, one is job postings and filtering through applicants, and the second is reaching out to known contacts in the community.
Episode 496 - How to Build Healthy Developer Culture w/ Matt Stauffer, CEO of Tighten
Q: What do you think of Glassdoor ratings?
All Internet reviews are most populated by the people who are really, really, really angry.
Episode 496 - How to Build Healthy Developer Culture w/ Matt Stauffer, CEO of Tighten
Q: What are some tactical, tangible things that you feel like you've done well at Titan to obviously live by the golden rule, be empathy first?
One of the first things is that we tell people that we don't want you to be working over 40 hours a week.

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The show centers on practical strategies for job seekers and the leaders who hire them, with frequent focus on effective job searching, interviewing prep, networking, and career navigation in tech. Episodes cover how to find opportunities, craft personalized outreach, leverage platforms like LinkedIn, and use tools such as AI or open-source work to stand out. A recurring thread is how hiring practices can scale teams and improve leadership, making the content valuable for both individual professionals and organizations aiming to attract top talent. A notable facet is the host's energetic, gains-from-experience approach and reliance on expert guests to translate concepts into actionable steps for real-world career growth.

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1. Aaron Francis
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7. Barrett Blake
8. Andrew Gilliland

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