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SYCK Podcast

By: Alan Stein
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  • “Steer Your Career with Kadima” is a podcast hosted by Alan Stein, Founder and CEO of Kadima Careers. Kadima helps underrepresented, underestimated, and underpaid professionals land high-paying jobs at the world's best tech companies. Join Alan each week as he interviews amazing professionals in the tech industry and beyond. They'll talk about their career journeys and what they've learned, including some SYCK Tricks to help you accelerate your career. Kadima was founded by Alan Stein to address the inefficiencies, biases, and illogical hiring processes that hinder great candidates from achieving great careers. Alan has a unique perspective as a top 1% hiring manager and top 1% candidate with a proven record of scaling global operations. He is now sharing his insights and expertise to effectively and efficiently accelerate people’s careers. His methods and advice have empowered people to land amazing jobs at Google, Facebook, Salesforce, Microsoft, Amazon, PayPal, Dropbox, Dell, and more. Kadima has evolved from 1:1 coaching to group programs, and the team is now developing software and instructional content to deliver broader impact. While the methods will evolve, Kadima will always be a values-based company that treats people RIGHT and gets stuff done. Bio: Alan empowers people to confidently land high-paying jobs at the world’s best tech companies. He spent the first chapter of his life building his resume at companies like Google, Facebook (now Meta), Salesforce, and American Express. Alan has achieved his success by employing a growth mindset, persevering through numerous setbacks, and building long-lasting relationships; all sprinkled with a healthy dose of privilege and luck. Alan’s next chapter is dedicated to his eulogy. He strives to leverage his successes, wisdom, and experience to level the playing field for all candidates and employees. Inspired by Ibram X. Kendi, David Brooks, Tim Ferriss, Brené Brown, his local synagogue, his amazing wife, and countless friends and family, Alan founded Kadima in July 2020. Kadima, which means “forward” in Hebrew, is on a mission to accelerate 1 million careers. His mission is to grow and develop people. He is a hiring manager professional with extensive recruiting knowledge through reviewing over 10k resumes, interviewing thousands, hiring hundreds, and promoting dozens. In his 34-year career, Alan has worked for 21 different companies, including Google, Facebook, Salesforce, American Express, UBS, the New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays. He has had 35 different bosses, 29 different jobs, and has interviewed more than 2,000 candidates. As a candidate himself, Alan has interviewed thousands of times for hundreds of jobs, receiving dozens of offers. Born in Long Island to loving parents, Alan was a first-generation college student. He is thankful that his parents were able to support him going to college and graduating without any student debt. After graduating from Binghamton University with honors, Alan got into a prestigious program for a Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a full ride. After a semester, Alan withdrew to make his first career transition into finance. Alan is now on his sixth distinct career and has become an expert on career pivots. Alan is very appreciative of his upbringing because it has given him a passion for giving back and supporting others as his family, friends, and colleagues did for him. Alan is dedicated to growing and developing people and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion inside and outside of the workplace. linkedin.com/in/alanjstein Websites twitter.com/alstein35 (Personal Website) kadimacareers.com (Company Website) https://www.linkedin.com/company/79634371/admin/ (Kadima LinkedIn Page)
    2024 SYCK Podcast
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Episodes
  • Ep 107: Expert Interview & Negotiation Tips From Former Amazon Bar Raiser Eric Hudson
    Jul 4 2024

    Discover the secrets to landing your next great job and negotiating like a pro with former Amazon bar raiser Eric Hudson. In this episode, Alan Stein and Eric delve into the strategies that set successful job seekers apart in today's competitive market.

    Discover effective networking techniques, learn how to craft impactful behavioral stories, and gain insights on navigating the negotiation process with confidence. Eric shares valuable tips on everything from securing interviews to finalizing your compensation package. Whether you're actively job hunting or looking to advance your career, this episode offers practical advice to help you in your professional journey.

    Tune in now to elevate your job search skills and steer your career towards success!

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    42 mins
  • Ep 106: The Inside Secrets From A Seasoned Tech Recruiter: An Interview with Hatu Kanu
    Jun 20 2024

    Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in recruitment?

    In this episode, Alan Stein dives deep into the recruiting and hiring process with Hatu Kanu, uncovering the intricacies of how recruiters work to find the perfect fit for open roles. They discuss how recruiters compile shortlists, manage stakeholder expectations, and the key metrics that define their performance. Hatu also sheds light on the balancing act between finding the right candidates and maintaining an efficient hiring process.

    Tune in to gain a better understanding of recruitment and what it takes to bring top talent into an organization.

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    39 mins
  • Ep 105: Blazing Her Own Path From The Stripper Pole and Prison: An Interview with Dr. V Boykin
    Jun 5 2024

    In this episode, Founder & CEO of Kadima Careers, Alan Stein, asks podcast interview questions he never thought he would ever ask anyone. His guest, Dr. Vrnda ‘V’ Boykin, leans into vulnerability for one of the first times and shares how her former life as a single mom, stripper, and a convict taught her to overcome adversity and succeed on her own terms. She says: “Shame is a huge motivator. . .and nightmares are fuel.”

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    42 mins

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