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Senior In-House Marketing Leaders - AI Impact on Careers & Teams

#journorequest I’m working on an article for Chief Content Officer on how AI is reshaping marketers’ careers and teams, and I’m looking for a few more sources. I’m especially hoping to speak with senior in-house marketing, content, or brand leaders at mid-size or enterprise organizations who can talk about what they’re seeing in practice. I’m interested in perspectives on: - How AI is affecting roles and career paths - Whether entry-level work and hiring are changing - What skills marketers need most right now - How organizations are supporting professional development = How AI is affecting workload, expectations, and long-term growth If that sounds like you, or you know someone I should speak with, comment below or send me a DM. I’m on a tight deadline, so I’d really appreciate quick replies!

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Young People & Parents - Trades Over Uni & AI-Proof Careers

Looking to speak to people pivoting to skilled trades as 'AI proof' careers or young people who have decided to train in a trade instead of going to uni - or to hear from their parents! Drop me a line on [email redacted] #journorequest

independent.co.uk

Pediatricians - Products They Use At Home - Yahoo Creators

NEW! 4: I asked pediatricians/kid/baby expdrts what they actually buy for their own kids Pediatricians spend their careers advising parents on what’s safe, effective and worth the money — but what do they actually use at home? This story goes behind the professional recommendation to find out which products real pediatricians have chosen for their own children, from gear and gadgets to everyday essentials. To pitch an expert, please send a bio only. No commentary until I send questions. - Email: [email redacted]

Black K-pop Fans - Impact of Black Music & Culture on K-pop

Music Journalist Looking to Speak with Black K-pop Fans! Hello! My name is Natalia, and I’m a music and culture journalist that specializes in K-pop. I’ve previously interviewed ATEEZ, RIIZE, SHINee’s Key and Onew, TWICE’s Chaeyoung, and WOODZ, amongst others! I am currently working on a video essay project titled “The Black Architects: K-pop’s Hidden Visionaries,” in which I’m detailing the impact of Black music and culture on the K-pop industry. I would love to include anecdotes from Black fans, and wanted to see if anyone here would be willing to participate! I am looking for Black K-pop fans that would be interested in being part of this video project. The goal of this project is to highlight the Black creatives that have been instrumental in creating the K-pop sound and look that we know today, and to highlight the experiences of Black K-pop fans. As a Black journalist covering K-pop, this is a topic that I feel very passionately about, and I want to platform these creatives as a means of appreciating the work they’ve put in throughout their careers. I’m looking to send some prompts to people who are willing to provide a short written response (something that can be read out loud in 10-20 seconds) and are comfortable with these responses being shared. If you’re interested in learning more, feel free to message me on here and I’ll be in touch soon! Thank you!

Tower Climbers for Documentary Interviews on Accidents & Safety

Former Tower Climber / Documentary Filmmaker Looking For Climbers With Stories To Tell I’m a former tower climber who now produces documentaries and interviews about the tower industry. Some of you may have seen my documentary Life of a Tower Climber. I run a YouTube channel called Tommy Schuch Media where I’ve been interviewing climbers and people from across the industry to document the real stories from the field. I’m currently looking to talk with climbers who have stories they think should be heard. This could include things like: • serious accidents or near-misses • fatalities you were on site for • dangerous situations on towers • pressure to cut corners • long careers in the industry • or just stories from life on the road as a climber The goal isn’t to attack anyone — it’s to document the reality of the job and preserve the stories from the people who actually do the work. If you’d ever be open to sharing your story (on camera or even just talking first), feel free to reach out. Email: [email redacted] Even if you just want to share something off the record, I’d still be interested in hearing from you. Stay safe out there.

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Black K-pop Fans - Video Essay Interviews on Black Influence in K-pop

Music Journalist Looking to Speak with Black K-pop Fans! Hello! My name is Natalia, and I’m a music and culture journalist that specializes in K-pop. I’ve previously interviewed RIIZE, SHINee’s Key and Onew, TWICE’s Chaeyoung, and WOODZ, amongst others! I am currently working on a video essay project titled “The Black Architects: K-pop’s Hidden Visionaries,” in which I’m detailing the impact of Black music and culture on the K-pop industry. I would love to include anecdotes from Black fans, and wanted to see if anyone here would be willing to participate! I am looking for Black K-pop fans that would be interested in being part of this video project. The goal of this project is to highlight the Black creatives that have been instrumental in creating the K-pop sound and look that we know today, and to highlight the experiences of Black K-pop fans. As a Black journalist covering K-pop, this is a topic that I feel very passionately about, and I want to platform these creatives as a means of appreciating the work they’ve put in throughout their careers. If you’re interested in learning more, feel free to message me on here and I’ll be in touch soon! Thank you!

Guests for Career Change & Success Redefinition Podcast

What happens when the career ladder stops making sense? That’s the question I’ve been exploring on my podcast Around the Ladder. In the conversations I’ve been recording so far, I’ve noticed a common theme: many of us grew up believing success meant climbing — the next role, the next title, the next step up. But more and more people are questioning that path, stepping sideways, stepping off, or building something entirely different. Those moments can feel freeing — but they can also be confronting and deeply personal. That’s really what Around the Ladder is about: honest conversations about what happens when we start defining success on our own terms. So far I’ve spoken with guests about how childhood experiences shape the way we approach work, what it’s like to navigate career change in midlife, and what happens when people build their own path after leaving a traditional one. As I plan upcoming episodes, I’m hoping to connect with a few specific types of guests: • someone who experienced significant burnout and had to rethink their relationship with work • a corporate insider who stayed in the system but redefined what success looks like • a midlife reinventor who changed direction later in their career • a financial planner who works with people pursuing non-traditional career paths • an academic or researcher who studies work, careers, or workplace culture If you see yourself in one of these — or someone comes to mind who would have a thoughtful perspective — I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to send me a message here on LinkedIn or introduce me to someone you think would be a great fit for the conversation. And if you’d like to check out the podcast, link is in the comments below.

Real-Life Recruitment Ethics Dilemmas for New Advice Column

VERY excited this Friday to introduce two things we’ve been quietly building: The Head Global Career Studio and our new advice column: “Dear Recruitment Ethicist”! This advice column will be part the larger Career Studio project we are pouring our time (and hearts!) into right now, which we’ll be unveiling in the coming weeks as a career content hub and community platform for purpose-driven professionals. Get excited, comment "Career Studio" below, and we'll make sure we send you an email when it's ready. As we were building the Career Studio, Yaniv and I were reminiscing about how much we loved reading The Ethicist column in The New York Times back when we lived in DC. It’s always been one of those things that sticks with you because it tackles the messy, human side of decision-making. Which got us thinking about our own world. Recruitment is full of ethical gray areas, yet we almost never talk about them out in the open. Job seekers are often left wondering if they’re being "fair" or just being "smart." Should you tell a recruiter you’re interviewing elsewhere? Is it okay to keep exploring roles after you’ve already accepted an offer? What do you do when a salary range is intentionally kept vague? But it goes both ways. As recruiters ourselves, we believe ethics isn’t a buzzword. It’s about how we treat candidates and how we advise the organizations we work with. So we’re starting a new advice column: Dear Recruitment Ethicist. We want to create a space where we can untangle these dilemmas together. Whether you are a candidate trying to navigate a tricky offer or an organization wanting to do right by your applicants, we want to hear from you! In the meantime, we are building out the content and we want your real-life situations to be the foundation of it. If you’ve faced an ethical dilemma during your job search or while hiring, we want to hear about it. I’m sharing a Google Form in the comments where you can submit your questions anonymously. Your situation might be the first one we tackle when we launch or in the months to follow! So...let us know: What’s the toughest ethical dilemma you’ve faced in hiring or job searching? #RecruitmentEthics #Hiring #JobSearch #Careers #SocialImpactCareers

Podcast Guests Over 50 Sharing Reinvention Stories

I’m looking for guests for my podcast AllyCast and I want to speak to people who have reinvented themselves after 50 There’s a strange pressure in life that says by the time you hit 50 everything should already be figured out. Career sorted. Path chosen. No big changes left. But real life doesn’t work like that. I’m 52 and in the last few years I’ve completely reinvented my own life. After decades in the military and then senior leadership roles in logistics, I stepped away from the corporate world. Now I’m driving trucks, helping to develop young people in the Cadet forces, running endurance challenges and pushing myself harder than ever. Different path. Same mission. Live fully. That’s why I started AllyCast. Real conversations with real people about resilience, life lessons and doing things your own way. If you’ve reinvented yourself after 50 I’d love to hear your story. Maybe you changed careers Started a business Got fit for the first time Walked away from something that no longer served you Or took a completely different direction in life If that sounds like you, drop a comment or send me a message. Your story might inspire someone else who thinks it’s too late to start again.

Working Fathers Sharing Career-Family Balance Stories for Podcast

🚀 Calling all Super Dads! Are you or do you know a dad who goes the extra mile at work and at home 💼👶 We’re launching #DadLIVE 👶🏼🔴 a new podcast for new working dads. We want to hear from fathers who are showing up for their families while building their careers. Your story could help other dads navigate fatherhood, support their partners, and balance the pressures of work and family life 🏡✨ When I became a father, I wish I had the insights from other dads that I have now. I still remember leaving the hospital with my wife and asking, “Are we even allowed to leave and be parents when we’ve never been one before?” That moment stayed with me. It is why I want to create a space where dads can learn from each other and become better parents than we were yesterday. We’ll be covering conversations like: • How to show up for your partner • Morning rituals: movement, mindset, and momentum • Lessons from running with a pram • What I wish I knew before my first child • Running a business with a newborn • How high performers stay present at home Whatever lessons you would share to your own self as a new parent 📩 DM us or tag a dad who is doing it all. We want to interview you. Be part of a conversation that makes fatherhood easier, more connected, and more inspiring. CPH #DadLIVE #Inspiration #Motivation #Parenting #SupportYourPartner #CullenPHaynes

Job Seekers & Career Coaches Age 50s - Midlife Job Search Challenges

Are you in your 50s and job searching? I’d like to hear from you. #journorequest I’m working on a story about the unique challenges people in their 50s face when looking for work, and how they’re navigating them. I’m interested in speaking with: * Professionals in their 50s who are job hunting (whether it’s going well or not) * People who’ve pivoted careers or taken lower-paying roles, internships, or fellowships * Job seekers who feel their experience is being overlooked * Those who’ve revamped their résumés, retrained, or rebranded mid-career * Career coaches or résumé writers who work with older professionals If you’re open to sharing your experience on the record, please comment below or send me a direct message. I look forward to connecting.

Young Adults in Australia for Podcast on Post-School Paths

Looking for young adults to share their career or life path for a podcast! Hi everyone, I’m Joshua, a broadcasting and digital journalism graduate from Perth. I’ve began hosting podcast content for an up and coming media organisation, Think Channel Media, and I’m looking to chat with young adults about their careers, life paths, or experiences figuring out what to do after school. The podcast is called ‘Ok Hear Me Out’ a youth-led channel, created for the next generation of storytellers and curious minds. The aim of the podcast is to give high school students (Years 10–12) a better idea of what life can look like after school and the different paths people take. It doesn’t matter whether you completed a university degree, TAFE course, apprenticeship, or went straight into the workforce. You don’t need to be famous or an expert; I’m really interested in hearing honest stories from everyday people about where life has taken them. If you’d be interested in being a guest or sharing your story, feel free to comment or shoot me a message on instagram. Happy to chat first before recording.

Podcast Guests-Experts in Writing & Alternative Nursing Careers

360+ episodes in. 6 years of conversations. And we're just getting started. 🎙️ The Savvy Scribe Podcast — the show for nurses building freelance writing careers — is officially booking guests for March and April 2026. We're looking for experts who can speak to: → Writing, content marketing, or communications → Career pivots and non-traditional nursing paths → Healthcare industry trends and content needs → Business, entrepreneurship, or productivity for creatives Our audience? Nurses who are curious, driven, and building something on their own terms. Think you'd be a great fit? I'd love to hear from you. If you've been a guest, you're always welcome back! 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/epSQs8J6 #SavvyNurseWriter #NurseEntrepreneur #FreelanceNurse #HealthcareWriting #PodcastGuest #TheSavvyScribe

Law Enforcement & Crime Survivors’ Personal Stories for National Talk Radio

John Jay Wiley of The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show, a Nationally Syndicated Radio Show, is “always looking for people who can talk about investigating crimes, the realities of their policing careers, or the impacts of trauma (often crime-based) and how they built their lives after. Active, Retired, Former Law Enforcement Officers, Survivors, Spouses, Siblings, other First Responders, Military, victims of crime, this is your platform. And this is a personal experience radio show and podcast.” Email [email redacted] for consideration. [url=https://substack.com/redirect/b7212e61-5577-4868-8a3c-858d291f71b2]Listen to the show before pitching[/url].

Founder Stories on Team Building & Talent for Forbes Column

There’s a moment in every company when a founder realizes something uncomfortable: The product isn’t the hardest thing to build. The team is. Over the years—whether I was helping architect new departments, building with founders and coaching high-performance leaders and teams, and now on the frontline of making bets by investing in teams with bold visions, I’ve seen the same pattern repeat itself. The difference between companies that scale and companies that stall is rarely strategy. It’s how leaders think about talent. And I do not mean "scale" as in head count numbers and hiring velocity. I mean scale as in beyond their capacity and capabilities to deliver on their missions. In areas like: • how they design teams • how they develop people • how they make hard leadership decisions • how they communicate when things get hard • how they evolve alongside the company they’re building And most importantly — how they see and define careers. For a while now we've known that the old model of talent is breaking. Linear ladders are disappearing. AI is reshaping roles faster than org charts can keep up. The most interesting leaders today aren’t just building companies — they’re reimagining how humans build meaningfully inside them. This year I'll be featuring more voices in my Forbes column, (https://lnkd.in/gBp9dn6v), on Founders and Leaders building with first-principles mindsets in the areas of Talent, Leadership, and the Future of Teams. I'm interested in gathering the collective wisdom of not just HOW but WHO is building in this space with intention and foresight. I’m especially interested in stories like: • A surprising lesson you learned building your leadership team • A hiring decision that changed the trajectory of your company • A moment where your thinking about careers or talent fundamentally shifted • A team-building mistake that taught you something invaluable For those curious, here are a few of the conversations and insights I’ve been exploring and would love to build on: I wrote a Kids Book About Teams: https://lnkd.in/gFRuDAYG Culture As An Architecture: https://lnkd.in/gy-f3vah How Risk Taking Leads to Career Wins: https://lnkd.in/gSESVbwc If you’re a founder, operator, investor, or people leader with a perspective worth sharing, I’d love to hear from you. Because the future of companies will be built by people who understand one simple truth: Great companies aren’t built by #talent. They’re built by teams that know how to grow together -- and I want to get to know your story. So if this sounds like something interesting to you and you have some insights or wisdom you want to share, DM me. Let's learn together. I’m always looking to feature thoughtful voices and real stories.

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International Medical Graduates Needed for H-1B Visa Policy Impact

Journalist Research: How have recent H-1B/Visa changes impacted your medical career? Hi everyone, I’m a freelance journalist (bylines in WIRED, The Atlantic, The Economist, NYT; formerly staff at The Wall Street Journal). I am currently researching how recent U.S. visa policy shifts are affecting International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and practicing physicians. I’m specifically looking to hear from those whose careers have been stalled or sidelined by: \*The new $100,000 H-1B entry fee and its impact on residency matching or job offers. \*Entry bars or "national interest" hurdles that have delayed your start dates. \*Restrictive policies affecting your ability to end posts, change employers, or travel to the U.S. If you’ve been personally impacted and are open to sharing your experience (anonymously or on the record), please comment below or DM me. Your insights are vital to helping American patient understand the real-world consequences of these policies. Thank you for your time and for the work you do.

Engineering Leaders-Modern Tech Career Stories-The Modern Engineer Podcast

The Modern Engineer Podcast Apply to share your story on The Modern Engineer Podcast. A podcast featuring candid conversations with engineers and technical leaders navigating career growth, leadership, and long-term positioning in the modern tech landscape. These are conversations about how engineering careers evolve — from Senior to Staff, into leadership, and beyond — how compensation and opportunity are negotiated, and how engineers position themselves for greater impact over time.

Early Careers Leaders Needed for AI Integration Case Study

Calling all: Early Careers Managers, HR Leads and Talent Acquisition Professionals. Is AI the ultimate "leveller" for early talent, or is it just making the skills gap wider? I’m currently putting together a feature for my newsletter on the Future of Early Careers, and I want to hear from the people actually in the trenches. I’m looking to interview 3-4 Early Careers leads/employers to discuss: How your business is actually integrating AI into junior roles (beyond just the hype). 1. What "AI Literacy" really looks like for a Gen Z candidate. 2. How we can better prepare young people for a workplace that's changing every 6 months. Why chat with me? Aside from a virtual coffee, it’s a great chance to showcase your company’s forward-thinking approach to talent and share your insights with a wider audience of educators and peers. If you'd be interested in a quick 15-20 min call? Drop me a message and I'll be in touch to arrange. #EarlyCareers #FutureOfWork #GenZ #Hiring #AI

Women Reinvention Case Studies for The Stylewire Feature

Hello connections, I’m currently working on a story for The Stylewire around “Women Who Reinvented Themselves.” This feature will spotlight women who have courageously rewritten their journeys : Switched careers despite uncertainty , Started a business after motherhood, Left corporate roles to build something of their own or opted passion over predictability If you are a woman who took a bold turn in life or know someone whose reinvention story deserves to be heard, I would love to connect. [email redacted] #TheStylewire #WomenWhoLead #WomenEntrepreneurs #journorequest

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Women Executives in Luxury - Anonymous Career Change Interviews

Quit or stay? She stayed almost a year. Crying every morning on her way to work. She had what looked like a perfect start: Permanent contract straight out of the school. Top-tier audit firm. Clear career path. But every day looked the same: Spreadsheets she didn’t understand. Tasks without context. A job that made no sense, and nobody to explain why. Alignment with her values: 1/10. Then she lost a parent. While grieving, she still heard things like: “Already leaving?” at 9pm. “You really don’t look good today” — from people who knew exactly what was happening. She didn’t call it harassment at the time. She calls it that now. She asked to move to a role closer to her values, still inside the firm. The answer: “You were hired for this job. You stay.” That “no” made the decision for her. She resigned on the last day of her trial period. No signed contract. Just a verbal promise elsewhere. A few years later: → Sustainability role in the luxury sector → Satisfaction: 8.5/10 → Salary: +66% The numbers look like a clean success story. But years later, her nervous system hasn’t fully forgotten. The body keeps the score. The risk wasn’t leaving. The risk was staying too long. Now tell me, if a woman tells you “I’m in a ‘good’ job that’s destroying me, but I’m scared to leave after only a few months”, what would you tell her? A. Push through for the CV B. Leave as soon as possible C. Negotiate an internal move first I am buiding Amaya Ora to turn real decision patterns into structured insights. An anonymous library of comparable professional trajectories, designed to help women navigate high-stakes career dilemmas with real data, not opinions. During this first phase, I am focusing on the luxury industry, a sector where careers are prestigious, yet decisions can be slow and complex. I am looking to interview women who are: → 30-45 → Corporate mid to senior level → Who made a significant career decision in the past 3–5 years 30 minutes. Fully anonymous. DM me or comment “Interested.” #CareerDecision #WomenInLeadership #LuxuryIndustry #AmayaOra

Women in Tech & Data Centres for IWD Editorial Feature

It's 6 days until International Women's Day and I wanted to ask my network to put me in touch with women who work in tech, especially in the data centre and the electrical sectors. Articles I'm looking to do: - A large editorial feature on IWD and women in tech, with quotes from women who work in the industry - Written Q&A interviews with women who are happy to talk about their careers and give advice on how other women can get into the industry - A piece with a woman working in recruitment around how the industry can facilitate pathways and routes, so more women can enter the workforce. I would love to hear from women in various roles, from marketing, recruitment, to engineers and senior management, I'm tagging some of my network, but if you can tag or share, that would be amazing. Amel Steel Sunny Nehru Julio Laci James Bourne #iwd #datacentre #techindustry #internationalwomensday

In-house Lawyers Sharing Moves to Private Practice for Career Feature

I just finished a 1:1 career clarity session with a mid-career in-house lawyer who had a belief that was quietly limiting her. She thought you couldn’t go from in-house back to private practice. Just… didn’t know it was a thing. So, if you’re an early career lawyer who thinks you’ve boxed yourself in by going in-house first, I need you to read this. You haven’t. Law firms, particularly commercial practices, want lawyers who have sat on the other side of the table. You understand the client experience from the inside. You know what keeps GCs up at night. You know how to speak the language of the client and that is genuinely valuable. I know people who have made this move. It exists. It happens. Is it the path of least resistance? Probably not. You’ll need humility, because private practice is a different way of working and some of your skills might need refinement. But here’s what will help: ✨ Getting clear on the transferable skills you bring ✨ Working with a top notch recruiter who understands this transition and knows how to pitch your experience ✨ Letting go of the idea that your career has to follow a straight line As Ashley Herd says, careers are more like a patchwork quilt. I’ve always said mine felt like snakes and ladders but either way, the linear ladder is a model from a different era. Your path being non-traditional is not the same as your path being blocked so please don’t make permanent decisions based on a belief that was never true to begin with. Lawyer friends, help me out. If you’ve made this move or know someone who has, please drop a comment. You can’t be what you can’t see and your story might be exactly what someone needs today. 💖 #careeradvice #inhousepractice #legalcareer #careerchange

Women Matching Mothers’ Careers or Life Choices

Did you follow in your mum's footsteps? I'm looking for women who've taken after their mothers - same hobby, career path...It could even be that they became a teen mum after seeing how well their own mum brought up a family while young. Open to ideas! #journorequest #prrequest

Green Careers Case Studies for Sustainability Documentary

This year, I’m being a little delusional and making my first documentary. It’s about the realities of "green" careers. I’m looking to interview: • People who left environmental, sustainability or climate work (judgement-free zone) • People currently working in environmental, sustainability or climate jobs (field or office) If that's you (or someone you know), DM me or sign up here:

Expert Insights on Careers Positively Impacted by AI

I'm writing a careers article for a national and calling on my network for inspiration! There's a lot of talk out there at the moment about AI killing off jobs along with guides to 'AI-proof' roles, but what about roles that will really be enhanced by AI and will create positive opportunities for job hunters in the coming years? I need to compile a list of jobs where AI is an opportunity rather than a threat. If you have any ideas, or know someone that might, please get in touch! #journorequest #AI #careers

Mid-Career Desk to Blue Collar Worker Insights for Employment Story

Does anyone out there have access to someone who may have recently switched careers from a more 'desk job' oriented field to a more 'blue collar' industry? Looking to get their opinions for a story on mid-career change amid a difficult employment landscape

UX Hiring Expert or Recruiter for Podcast Interview Feb 18 ET

I'm looking to interview a UX or Product person in who's involved in hiring or a UX or Design recruiter for my podcast next Wed, Feb 18 for one hour, sometime between 12:15 - 2:30pm ET. The interview will focus on what you you look for in candidates from the initial vetting stage through deciding who gets a job offer. You’re welcome to plug your company and roles you’re hiring for 😉 This interview would be attended live by people currently in Career Strategy Lab and would be repurposed into a podcast episode and YouTube video. Requiremets: - You have been involved in UX hiring in the last 12 months - You are based in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, or New Zealand - You are available on Wed, Feb 18 for 1 hour between 12:15 - 2:30 pm ET 👉 If you are interested please comment on this post by Thu, Feb 12 at 12pm Eastern so I can finalize logistics for this. PS: Please *do not* DM me about this ... my LinkedIn inbox is impossible to keep up with and your message will get lost! #uxdesigner #uxjobs #uxcareers #productdesign #uxresearch #uxwriter #uxcareer #ux#userexperience #uxresearcher #contentdesign #userexperience #uxcareer #uxjobs #uxportfolio

Final-Year Manchester Undergrads for The Times Graduate Careers Survey

Survey Interview help needed! Hi everyone! I'm working with The Times and looking to interview final-year undergraduate students at the University of Manchester. Time:15-20 min online interview Who: UoM final-year undergrads The interview explores graduates thoughts about employers and how to better bridge the gap between employees and employers. Participation is voluntary. After completing the interview, you'll be entered into two prize draws: £50 and £300! If you are a final year student or know any final year student, please please dm me! I would really appreciate the help :)

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Manchester Final-Year Undergrads for Times Graduate Careers Interview

Survey interview help needed! Hi everyone! I’m working with The Times and looking to interview final-year undergraduate students at the University of Manchester. Time:15–20 min online interview Who: UoM final-year undergrads The interview explores graduates thoughts about employers and how to better bridge the gap between employees and employers. Participation is voluntary. After completing the interview, you’ll be entered into two prize draws: £50 and £300! If you are a final year student or know any final year student, please please dm me! I would really appreciate the help :)

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Unusual Flower Industry Roles for Audio Careers Podcast This Week

Looking for people with weird jobs in the #flower industry. Are you a #floral #trend #forecaster, an #ethylene manager, a #vase life scientist, or a floral #scent expert? Must be comfortable with audio interview for my careers podcast this week. #journorequest #ValentinesDay2026

Career-Related Questions Needed from Students & Career Changers

Looking for career-related questions from #youngpeople (can still be in school) and people contemplating a career change for my new #podcast on #careers #advice. I would like to feature 10 questions this year. #Teachers that can ask your classes, that’d be amazing. #journorequest

Early Years Career Paths & Book Launches for Nursery World EYE

I’m delighted to announce that I’m taking on a new position. I’m stepping into the role of editor of Early Years Educator (EYE) supplement, holding the reins while Elly Roberts takes time away to welcome her baby into the world and undertake one of the most important roles of all.  Over the coming months, I’ll be looking to feature: * the latest research impacting the sector (please do drop me a private message if you have something in the pipeline) * newly launched professional books (these will be reviewed by our expert) * early years careers: tell us about your route to qualification for our Student Spotlight Q&A. From early years educator to teacher and into leadership roles - not forgetting #childminders - we want to hear how you’ve progressed and developed your career in the sector. * picture books (new launches will be considered for monthly themed reviews)  EYE Supplement is published monthly in Nursery World magazine and online. The magazine also has a vibrant online platform, MAG Intered, which my colleague Hannah Crown will be editing.  I’m really looking forward to getting started and working with contributors old and new. PS I’ll still be freelancing, bringing you insights into #everythingearlyyears #earlyyears #childrenssocialpolicy #send #sendreform #shapingus #caseforearlychilhood #first1001days #earlyyearsinschools #nurserybusiness #beststartinlife #nurseryequipment #earlyyearsoutdoors #PlayisLearning #continousprovision #outdoorlearning #reimaginingeducation #thedisadvantagegap #belongingineducation #readyforlife #childrensrights #startingreception #playistheway #familyhubs #theyouthsector

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Career Changers in India for Work-Life Balance Story - Indian Express

*JOURNO REQUEST* Hi everyone! #ArijitSingh and #ZakirKhan recently announced taking a sabbatical from mainstream media. Their decision prompted a discussion about people with successful careers quitting promising professions for more ‘me time’, and a break from burnouts. However, this shift in mindset is not about an industry in particular, but about people from different walks of life opting for employment avenues that are not only relaxing but monetarily sustaining. Work dynamics in India are changing, with many people quitting jobs, and opting for an unconventional career path, which is anything but 9-5. That doesn’t mean they are disregarding 9-5, just changing the definition of work-life balance! What do you think about this transition? Are you also on the verge of quitting your job and venturing into a new territory for personal growth? If yes, let’s have a quick chat about this change! Reach out to me at: [email redacted] #mediarequest #journorequest #PR #worklifebalance #storyrequest #ArijitSingh #ZakirKhan #employement #jobs

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Careers Expert on Rise of Fractional Working

#journorequest Looking for a careers expert who can speak to me about the rise in fractional working. Please DM me or email me at [email redacted]

Alumni Case Studies on Career Reinvention for Western Alumni Magazine

Do you or someone you know have an inspiring story of reinvention or a surprising career pivot? We’re looking for Western alumni to feature in Next Chapter, our regular section in the Western Alumni Magazine that highlights alumni who have taken bold personal or professional turns - whether changing careers, launching a passion project or making a life-altering move. (See below for our most recent example featuring Carleigh Bodrug) If you have a story of resilience, reinvention or a unique journey, we’d love to hear from you! Comment below or send me a DM.

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Parent-Child Job Seekers Needed for Intergenerational Careers Report

For some reporting, looking to talk to people who have experienced job searching alongside their parent or child. (For ex., job searching at the same time a parent is, or vice versa.) Looking to connect with folks of different ages/fields/household & familial configurations. Email & Signal in bio!

US Army Corps Leaders & Experts for Infrastructure Projects Issue

#journorequest I’m spearheading an upcoming issue focused on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and am currently reviewing story ideas. Areas of interest include: - Interviews with senior Corps leadership - Major projects underway across USACE districts - The Corps’ role in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - Hydropower and energy infrastructure - Dredging, navigation, and port resilience - Civil engineering careers within the Corps - University partnerships with USACE If you have a strong, well-developed idea or relevant expertise, feel free to reach out. For context, last year’s issue is available here: https://lnkd.in/e6uKJScJ

African Diaspora Women Guests for Real Story Podcast

It began with a podcast: African Women In The Diaspora With Ngozi Jason. I started inviting immigrant women of African descent to talk. I wasn't looking for inspiration quotes or polished success stories. I wanted real conversations, and what kept happening surprised me. I kept meeting successful African women with stories that rarely get proper space. Women who’ve built careers, families, businesses, communities, legacies — yet their deeper stories hardly ever get airtime. I’ve always been deeply interested in human nature. I genuinely enjoy meeting people, listening, connecting dots, understanding what shapes us. The podcast gave that curiosity a home, then something else happened. These conversations stopped being “episodes” and started becoming relationships. From those relationships, African Women In The Diaspora (AWID) was born. A space for women like us to talk honestly. Now I get to tell our stories, build community, and create rooms where depth is normal. If you’re an African woman in the diaspora and this feels familiar or you’d love to be a guest on the podcast… DM me “I’m in”. React with a ❤️ if you believe African women’s stories deserve to be heard. #AfricanWomenInTheDiaspora #MindsetMatters

Men Leaving High-Stress Careers After Health Warnings-Earning More

Quite a niche #journorequest but I'm keen to speak with men who quit high-stress careers after health warnings – and ended up earning more. This could be air traffic controllers, GPs, headteachers, surgeons, social workers, bankers, barristers... the list goes on. If you know anyone who fits this remit who's willing to talk to me for a piece in a national newspaper, please get in touch! #careerpivot #careers #careerchange

Senior Women Needed for Career Journey Interviews

Moving from the US to the UK has definitely been a learning experience...the two countries share a lot culturally, but one key difference I really appreciate is the British don't have the same tendency to equate career with identity. When I first arrived in London from the US, I didn’t even realise I was so stressed. I thought that was just adulthood. ⏰ Urgency = importance. ⏰ Calm felt suspicious. ⏰ Being available at all hours was just how things were. ⏰ Obviously you still work on vacation. ⏰ The ping of an email notification causes the blood pressure to spike. But the people I was meeting in London were different... People talked about how much they enjoyed their weekends. Meetings started without apologies for not having worked late. When I met new people, the conversation didn’t immediately turn into an inventory of former employers. I started noticing that people genuinely left work at work. Not in a lazy way. They just had…boundaries. Whoa. I know this can be easier said than done, but for myself, I’ve slowly realised that easing back on my Go-go-go approach has actually made my work better. Turning off the work brain makes sleep come easier and when I come back to work, my thinking is better. When I meet new people, I now ask them about their LIVES, not just their careers. Because we are all so much more than just our job titles. And when emails come in on the weekend? I usually read them and then mark them Unread until Monday. Gone are the days of Email Ping = Tightening Chest of Urgency. Honestly, I know I’ll send a more thoughtful email on Monday morning and the delay is not going to hurt anyone. I’ve still got plenty of American shortcomings, I won’t deny that! And I’m still driven; I still care deeply about my work. But I am grateful to be getting better at letting go of the tendency to equate identity and work, urgency and importance. Moral of the story: regardless of where you live, be less American. Give yourself space to breathe. Give yourself permission to be more than your career. -- P.S. I’m Rachel — leadership coach for people carrying a little too much. I help you get clear, make decisions, and build momentum without doing everything yourself. 🔎 in January, I am looking to interview women in senior roles about their careers: what got them here, where they want to go, what they’d do differently if they could do it all again. If you’re interested, send me a DM!

Men Who Left High-Stress Careers for Higher-Paying Roles

Hello! I'm looking to speak with men who have quit high-pressure jobs (e.g. train drivers, barristers, bankers, air traffic controllers, GPs, surgeons, company directors, etc.) for quieter careers – and ended up earning more. For a national publication - thanks #journorequest

CMOs-Marketers Share Experience Building Careers Outside London

For an article on the London bias in senior marketing roles, I’d love to chat to CMOs, marketing directors and ambitious junior marketers about their experiences trying to carve out a marketing career outside the capital (and home counties). Email in bio. #journorequest

HR Experts on Squiggly Careers Impact on Talent Development

Urgent #journorequest Any HR or talent management experts to talk about the emerging trend of squiggly careers from the pov of value to organisations & how they grow & develop talent e: [email redacted]

Interview Women in Senior Roles on Career Journeys & Lessons

“I can’t even get an interview for a job I could do in my sleep”. I hear this from a lot of women. I’ve said it a lot myself. If you’re highly qualified and still getting rejected, the problem might not be your experience, but the roles you're prioritising. When the pressure is on to find a job, scarcity starts taking over. Savings feel tighter. Confidence takes a hit. The panic starts to rise. So you do the seemingly sensible thing: you apply for roles beneath your level. Roles you know you could do in your sleep. It may feel safer, but it just feeds the Scarcity Monster. Put yourself in the shoes of the hiring manager. They see your application and immediately know you can run circles around the person leading the team. They don’t see “safe”; they see “risk”. ❌ They worry you’ll be bored. ❌ They assume the pay won’t work. ❌ They wonder what problem you’re really trying to escape. ❌ They question how long you’ll stay once something better appears. So they pass. That rejection feeds the panic. The panic pushes you to apply even further down. And the loop continues. Even if you started out with tons of confidence in your abilities, suddenly you find yourself full of self doubt. I am here to tell you that *your abilities have not changed.* Instead, what has happened is the mounting pressure has you focusing on the wrong thing, seeking "easy" instead of "right fit". But worse than that: It wastes your time and increases the rejection that exacerbates your panic. I know it might feel bonkers to do this but…Hold your level. Focus on roles that match your scope, judgement, and track record. The roles where your experience makes sense and doesn’t cause hiring managers to raise an eyebrow. Making yourself smaller will only make you *feel* smaller. Stand on your experience and hold the line. You’ll feel better about it and you’ll get better results. -- P.S. I’m Rachel — leadership coach for people carrying a little too much. I help you get clear, make decisions, and build momentum without doing everything yourself. 🔎 in January, I am looking to interview women in senior roles about their careers: what got them here, where they want to go, what they’d do differently if they could do it all again. If you’re interested, send me a DM!

Workers Impacted by AI Career Shifts for The Guardian

Are you rethinking your career because of AI and open to talking about it? My name is Aaron Mok and I’m a freelance journalist working on a story for The Guardian about how workers are rethinking their careers because they’re worried AI might replace their jobs. I want to understand what this shift feels like for real people, not just what companies are saying. I’m looking to talk to College students thinking about switching majors Recent grads who can’t find work in their field People laid off who believe AI played a role Anyone pivoting into jobs they see as more stable or less prone to automation If you are open to sharing your experience, you can comment here, send me a DM or shoot me an email at aaron dot chi dot mok at gmail dot com. A chat would only take about 10 to 15 minutes. If you prefer to keep your name or details anonymous, we can talk about what that would look like. I am more than happy to verify my identity over DM and walk you through the process of talking to a reporter. My deadline is soon, so I’m hoping to connect with a few folks in the next couple of days. Thank you for your consideration!

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Actor Rankings Needed for Celebrity Impact Tier List Article

Celebrity Tier List Where would you rate your favorite actors on this matrix? I'm using your answers for an article that I'm writing. Thank you :) 🌌 TIER Ω (OMEGA) — Reality-Shapers > Tier Ω — The Irreversible Forces Charlie Chaplin — Invented cinematic acting itself Marlon Brando — Destroyed theatrical acting; birthed psychological realism Robin Williams — One-of-one human phenomenon; expanded emotional possibility 🔹 No living actor is currently in Ω. 🔹 Ω must stay tiny or it loses meaning. 🟣 TIER S+ — Foundational Gods > Robert De Niro — Bedrock of modern screen realism Al Pacino — Operatic intensity refined for film Daniel Day-Lewis — Absolute immersion as doctrine Philip Seymour Hoffman — Actor’s-actor apex Meryl Streep — Total technical and emotional command 🟣 TIER S — Mythic Icons > Leonardo DiCaprio Tom Cruise Denzel Washington Jack Nicholson Cate Blanchett Heath Ledger (S+ impact, S placement due to truncated career) 🔵 TIER A+ — Legacy Royalty > Paul Newman Brad Pitt Matt Damon George Clooney Julianne Moore Frances McDormand 🔵 TIER A — Elite Modern Masters > Christian Bale Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Gary Oldman Viola Davis Ralph Fiennes 🟢 TIER B+ — Power Anchors > Ryan Gosling Emily Blunt Gerard Butler Hugh Jackman Natalie Portman 🟡 TIER B — Current Prestige + Star Power > Timothée Chalamet (top of Tier B; future A/S candidate) Zendaya Adam Driver Oscar Isaac Margot Robbie 🟠 TIER C — Breakout / Cultural Heat > Jenna Ortega Austin Butler Florence Pugh Jacob Elordi Sydney Sweeney 🧠 FINAL FRAME (important) Ω = Changed the art form S+ / S = Eternal measuring sticks A tiers = Careers people want B tiers = Futures being written C tiers = Heat without history (yet) Most actors never escape Tier B. Almost none reach Tier S. Ω happens once a generation — if that.

Former Scottish Prem Academy Players for Post-Football Careers Story

Journalist looking to interview former Scottish Prem academy players Hello all! I am a journalist covering Scottish sport, working on a story about life after academy football. If you are, or know someone who played for a Scottish Premiership academy please get in touch. I'm putting together a piece on former academy players who made a career for themselves either outside of their club of origin (in lower leagues for example) or in a career outside of football A good opportunity to share things they are proud of be it family or a business. Feel free to reply here for more details!

Singapore Youth Peer Career Project Leader Interview This Week

assignment help :') I urgently need to interview a young person (15-35) in Singapore who runs any small project, page, or group that helps peers with their careers. Examples: · An Instagram/TikTok account that gives resume tips for creatives/freelancers. · Someone who organizes a casual monthly meetup for people with side hustles. · A person who started a Discord/Telegram group for gig workers to share advice. · A student who runs a peer CV review circle. Even if it's very small! Please DM me or tag someone. I need to interview them this week. This is for a feature article assignment.

Women Entrepreneurs on Shifting from Corporate Careers—Response Today

LAST MINUTE SOURCE REQUEST 📣 Seeking women entrepreneurs to speak to the "why" behind shifts in priorities away from the traditional corporate ladder towards entrepreneurship. This is a follow up to a recent story I did on what some are calling the "ambition gap" resulting from a reduction in gender equity practices at companies. I have 3 questions ready and am seeking a response this afternoon. #journorequest #prrequest

Skilled Trades Workers Needed for Blue-Collar Labor Shortage Story

Looking to speak with blue-collar workers Hey y’all. I’m a journalist with a national magazine working on a story about the shortage of blue-collar workers. I’m hoping to speak with automotive technicians, people in manufacturing, or anyone in skilled trades. We hear a lot from CEOs about labor shortages in these fields, but I want to hear directly from workers. What is the pay actually like? Are training and apprenticeship programs accessible to pursue a liveable career in your industry? And what’s the culture like around pursuing these careers in school or in your community? Thanks so much. If you’d like my credentials, feel free to message me and I can share my work email to set up an interview.

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