<![CDATA[SmartRolePath Radio]]> https://smartrolepath.com/ Changing careers doesn't have to mean starting over blind. SmartRolePath Radio is a twice-weekly conversation between Marcus and Elena one data-driven, one story-driven unpacking the real, practical side of career transitions: what the numbers actually say, what it feels like to live through a pivot, and what to do about it either way.

No guest interviews to sit through, no fluff, no guaranteed-outcome hype. Just two perspectives working through the questions real people are facing right now on switching into the trades, changing careers after 40, figuring out if a coach or a tool is worth it, what actually happens to your resume before a human ever sees it.

Each episode runs 5-10 minutes and built for a commute, not a commitment. And we read what you send in: submit a career question and you might hear it answered on the show.

Brought to you by SmartRolePath, the free AI-powered career roadmap platform, and TrainingForFuture, your guide to skilled trades and apprenticeship paths.

New episodes twice weekly.

]]> RSS.com 2026.817.133114 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:40:14 GMT en c6cb1d32-c967-5709-ae45-80eea48d83f9 https://media.rss.com/smartrolepath-radio/podcast_cover_20260826_222533_93f2eacabae5e3cfed6fea15bb6b4e83.png SmartRolePath Radio https://smartrolepath.com/ yes SmartRolePath.com Gene Godin Gene Godin false episodic podcast Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, 93101, USA true <![CDATA[Is a Four-Year Degree Still Worth It in 2026? What Employers Actually Want Now]]> Traditional education is falling behind how fast careers change. Marcus and Elena break down why more than two-thirds of tech roles now sit outside tech companies, why 79% of organizations are running skills-gap initiatives, and what to do if the path you chose no longer matches the market.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/smartrolepath-radio/3099178 daec2036-98bb-46f6-8399-fd6517d7d3d2 464 full 1 1 2 2 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:54:27 GMT false true Santa Barbara County, California, USA <![CDATA[Why The Majority are Unhappy at Work? The Truth About AI and Entry-Level Jobs in 2026]]> In this episode, Marcus and Elena break down what's actually happening in the 2026 job market: why roughly 1 in 3 workers say they feel "stuck" in their current job, why entry-level hiring has dropped sharply in AI-exposed fields, and why getting a first job is harder than getting promoted once you have one.

Topics covered:

  • The real data behind workplace dissatisfaction in 2026
  • Why AI is shrinking entry-level hiring specifically — not jobs overall
  • What "seniorization" means and why entry-level postings now require experience
  • How to build a realistic career transition plan in this market
  • Free tools to help: SmartRolePath's Job Loss Help, Career Discovery Quiz, Career Transition Calculator, Career Analyzer, and full career roadmap

Whether you're feeling stuck in your current role, worried about a layoff, or trying to break into a new field, this episode gives you the real numbers not hype, not doom and a clear next step.

Free career tools: SmartRolePath.com | New episodes twice weekly.

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