In this episode of Career Flair: Are You Business Ready?, host Jennifer Ellinger talks with Jeremy Shiffling, known as The Job Insider, about how to thrive in the era of AI and an ever-changing professional landscape. Drawing on his experience at LinkedIn, launching startups, and writing best-selling career books, Jeremy shares how to use AI as a tool to enhance rather than replace human potential. Together they explore how to build AI literacy, avoid common pitfalls like generic job applications, and focus on irreplaceable human skills such as empathy, leadership, and storytelling. Jeremy also offers insider advice on mastering LinkedIn algorithms, networking with authenticity, and using curiosity to guide your career path. Tune in to learn how to combine human creativity with technology to futureproof your career and show up with flair.

In this episode of Career Flair: Are You Business Ready?, host Jennifer Ellinger talks with Dr. Jill Wells, Associate Director of Career Education at UC Irvine’s Division of Career Pathways, about how to build a personal brand that stands out. Drawing from her 20 years in education and leadership, Dr. Wells shares practical insights on authenticity, credibility, and consistency as key ingredients to developing your professional story. Whether you are applying to grad school, landing your first job, or launching a startup, this conversation will help you define your value, communicate your purpose, and craft a signature flair that opens doors.

In the debut episode of Career Flair: Are You Business Ready, hosts Ryan Foland and Jennifer Ellinger pull back the curtain on why this podcast was created and what it means to be “business ready.” They share real-world networking tips, stories from campus and beyond, and why your next opportunity is more likely to come from a conversation than a job board. Tune in to learn how to build authentic connections that open doors and shape your career journey.