Brian Shields: WFTV Meteorologist Shares Tips on How to Pursue a Career You Are Passionate About

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In this episode of Finding Career Zen, Pete Newsome invites Brian Shields to share his journey to success as a meteorologist. Passionate about the weather since he was 5 years old, Brian always dreamed of becoming a weatherman on TV. His enthusiasm and determination towards this dream never wavered and today, Brian works for ABC’s WFTV Orlando.
Brian’s career in television began while he was still a junior at Villanova University when he landed an internship with a small station in Salisbury, Maryland. His weekends were spent on the road traveling from Philadelphia to Salisbury and on the air working, but this was only the beginning. New opportunities continued to appear for Brian, and he didn’t let them pass by. After college while working at a station in West Virginia, Brian once again gave up his weekends to be on-air back in Philly. His efforts did not go unrewarded, as he was ultimately asked to interview down in Orlando, where he’s made a positive impact on the community for the past 16 years. Today, Brian is one of Central Florida’s favorite celebrities, with a face and voice recognized wherever he goes!
Brian’s career success is due to years of dedication and hard work, along with a lot of enthusiasm towards following his dreams. While his journey didn’t come without its challenges, Brian’s motivation and willingness has led him to where he is today.
Interested in turning your dreams into reality? Tune in to hear how Brian did it!
Additional Resources

• Connect with Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-shields-a150a24/
• Follow & tweet: https://twitter.com/BrianWFTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Check out Brians latest headlines on wftv: https://www.wftv.com/author/brian-shields/
Advice for pursuing your career goals:

1. Create your own opportunities and be willing to go the extra mile. Make the best of every opportunity and just start by getting your foot in the door. Your enthusiasm and determination will not go unnoticed.
2. Your path may not always be glorious. Take the necessary steps and be willing to make sacrifices. When something truly makes you happy, you will be willing to do whatever it takes to turn your dream into a reality.
3. Own up to your mistakes and take accountability. Stop complaining and making excuses. Everyone makes mistakes, so embrace your vulnerability. Always be truthful and genuine.
4. Be a good person. Credentials are important, but so is someone who is authentic. Going through the hiring process, hiring managers are looking for both the necessary requirements as well as people who want to be part of a team.

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1. Brian Shields: WFTV Meteorologist Shares Tips on How to Pursue a Career You Are Passionate About (00:00:00)

2. Doing Weather Forecasts at 5 Years Old (00:02:38)

3. Feeling Pressure (00:05:49)

4. How It All Started (00:08:19)

5. 21 Year Old Intern (00:12:00)

6. Creating your Own Luck (00:15:10)

7. Meaning of Success (00:32:12)

8. Getting Recognized (00:35:40)