# Introducing John White and Nick Korte

- **Episode:** [135](https://agents.truthliesandwork.com/episodes/135.md) (2024-10-10)
- **Type:** intro
- **Tags:** introduction, guest-introduction, podcast-hosts
- **Time:** 0:33–3:00 (start 33s)
- **Listen:** [https://truthliesandwork.com/135?t=33](https://truthliesandwork.com/135?t=33)

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[0:33] John White: Nice
[0:37] Leanne Elliott: Hello and welcome to Truth, Lies and Work, the award-winning psychology podcast brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. My name is Leanne. I'm a chartered psychologist
[0:57] Al Elliott: My name is Al. I'm a business owner
[0:59] Leanne Elliott: We are here to help you simplify the science of work and create amazing workplace cultures
[1:03] Al Elliott: Yep. So it's Thursday today. Yay, it's Thursday. So this is our regular Thursday interview series. If you like to keep up to date with the latest news and love a good agony aunt segment, then you'll like Tuesday episodes. We bring you our weekly news roundup, our brand new segment called Hot Takes with our bank of workplace experts and a workplace expert— sorry, workplace, I just made a new word up— workplace experts. And of course, our world-famous weekly Workplace Surgery where I put your questions to Lianne
[1:29] Leanne Elliott: In today's episode, we're giving you a crash course in the world of technology careers. So whether you're looking to get into the world of tech for the first time, considering a career change, or simply curious about the tech industry, this episode is packed with invaluable insights and practical advice. Oh, and if you are a manager or recruiter in the tech world, this will give you an invaluable glimpse into the candidate experience
[1:53] Al Elliott: We're joined by 2 seasoned tech professionals, John White and Nick Corte, co-hosts of the fabulous Nerd Journey podcast. Decades of combined experience in various tech roles, they offer a candid look at what it really takes to build a successful career in this dynamic field. In this episode, we'll talk about the vast array of job opportunities in tech, from coding to pre-sales and everything in between. What skills and qualities tech companies are really looking for in candidates. How to navigate the interview process and stand out from the crowd. The truth about tech company culture, Is it all ping pong tables and free snacks? And practical strategies for breaking into the industry, even if you don't have a traditional background. Oh, of course, you're gonna get tips for staying relevant in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Yes, that is AI we're talking about. This is the potential impact of AI on tech careers and how to future-proof your skills
[2:45] Leanne Elliott: If you are ready to decode the secrets of landing a job in tech and building a rewarding career, this episode is your backstage pass to the world of technology careers. So let's go and meet our guests. And learn what types of roles are available in the tech industry