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First Year in the Real World - Here is What I've Learned
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First Year in the Real World – Here is What I’ve Learned

First Year in the Real World - Here is What I've Learned

It’s hard to believe that my one year anniversary of being in the “real world” is here. I’ve learned a ton this past year, and have seen myself grow tremendously as a new young professional.

It’s very interesting because throughout my educational journey I’ve quickly realized that I was consumed with a lot of information that isn’t all relevant towards my generation. It’s crazy to look back this past year, and this post will reflect on some of the most important concepts I’ve learned. Read more

Ryan Doser LinkedIn Advice
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“Personal Branding & LinkedIn Advice” – My 2nd Experience Speaking at UNI

Ryan Doser LinkedIn Advice

Last week I was invited to speak at the University of Northern Iowa again, but this time for the Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) student organization. As a former member of PSE I had a blast speaking to my former student org members about personal branding, LinkedIn advice, my marketing career thus far, and an insightful Q&A portion at the end.

This was another great experience for me to get outside my comfort zone and help current college students learn more about the real world transition.

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Marshal Lamb Sunday Spotlight Series
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Sunday Spotlight Series: Marshal Lamb

Marshal Lamb Sunday Spotlight Series

The Sunday Spotlight Series segment this week features Marshal Lamb who is the fourth featured connection of the series. I had the opportunity to talk with Marshal and discuss his background, previous experiences, and advice he has about how to find the right fit for you. Marshal is a great connection of mine from UNI, and is definitely someone you should get to know!

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Personal Branding with Ryan Doser
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“Personal Branding with Ryan Doser” – My Experience Presenting at UNI

Personal Branding with Ryan Doser

Last week I had the opportunity to speak at my alma mater, the University of Northern Iowa, for the American Advertising Federation (AAF) student organization.

The presentation covered my background, personal branding, Beers to Careers, my marketing career so far, and a Q&A portion. Overall this was a great experience for me, and a lot was learned.

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How to Make the Most Out of Your Free Time as a Young Professional
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How to Make the Most Out of Your Free Time as a Young Professional

How to Make the Most Out of Your Free Time as a Young Professional

Transitioning to the Monday through Friday 9-5 schedule can be a big adjustment for many recent college graduates. No more naps after class, Netflix during the day, spending hours on social media, or going out during the week.

Looking back, I wish I would’ve made better use of my free time in college, but no reason to let that hold me back now.

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Erik Smith Sunday Spotlight
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Sunday Spotlight Series: Erik Smith

Erik Smith Sunday Spotlight

The Sunday Spotlight Series segment this week features Erik Smith who is the third featured connection of the series. I had the opportunity to sit down with Erik and discuss his background, previous experiences, and advice he has about picking your first job out of college.

Erik is a great connection of mine in Des Moines, and is one of the hardest working individuals I’ve met.

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Beers to Careers Enters the High School Classroom
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Beers to Careers Enters the High School Classroom

Yesterday a former college roommate of mine, Heath Hutcheson, presented Beers to Careers to his high school class at West Branch High School in West Branch, IA.

Heath currently teaches high school Social Studies and thought my content would provide value to his students for one of his lectures.

The article he shared was Mastering LinkedIn: How to Make Your Profile Stand Out.

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The Morning Hustle Podcast Experience
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The Morning Hustle Podcast Experience

The Morning Hustle Podcast Experience

This past weekend I had the opportunity to be a podcast guest on The Morning Hustle. The Morning Hustle is a podcast by Zach Robles focusing on career advice and professional development.

Zach’s mission here is to “cut out textbook BS and share real experiences that you can convert to action.” I was featured on the latest episode titled “Networking with Ryan Doser” where I discuss the value of networking and the opportunities it creates.

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Alex Smith Des Moines
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Sunday Spotlight Series: Alex Smith

Alex Smith Des Moines

The “Sunday Spotlight Series” segment is back this week, and my second featured connection is Alex Smith!

This past weekend I had the opportunity to sit down with Alex and discuss his story, career ambitions, blog, and financial advice he has for college students and young professionals. Alex is a great connection of mine from UNI and is one of the most intelligent individuals I know.

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Biggest Mistakes I Made in College
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3 Biggest Mistakes I Made in College

Biggest Mistakes I Made in College

College was the best time of my life and I’d be lying if I said otherwise. While the college experience is different for everyone, it’s a given that all students make mistakes throughout their journey.

Whether it’s related to majors, free time, involvement, or studying, understand that there are several types of mistakes to be made.

This post will explain some of the biggest mistakes I made in college, and also what I learned from them.

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