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In this weekly episodic podcast, Career Coaches of Eastern Michigan University will be discussing topics relevant to the career development of college students.

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    • May 21, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
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    • 77 EPISODES


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    Season 7: Preparing for Life Post Graduation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 9:52


    To kick off episode 11, Job & Internship Specialist John Carlson discusses key things to know post-graduation. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 7: Senior Year Career Execution Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 6:08


    To kick off episode 10, Job & Internship Specialist Mary Jane Fallot discusses interview practice with a Job & Internship Specialist, developing professional recommendations, and developing references on LinkedIn and for your job search. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 7: Senior Year Career Execution Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 3:34


    To kick off episode 9, Career Coach Katie Patterson discusses starting your job search before graduation and attending career-related events and job fairs. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 7: Senior Year Career Execution Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 4:27


    To kick off episode 8, Career Coach Katie Patterson discusses updating your Handshake and LinkedIn profile and joining professional associations related to your major or field of study. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 7: Engaging in Your Junior Year Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 10:16


    To kick off episode 7, Career Coach April Calkovsky discusses attending job fairs, meeting with a Career Coach for post-grad planning, and details on graduate school planning To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 7: Engaging in Your Junior Year Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 7:10


    To kick off episode 6, Job & Internship Specialist John Carlson discusses using LinkedIn to build a professional network, looking for internships on LinkedIn, and informational interviews. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 7: Engaging in Your Junior Year Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 5:11


    To kick off episode 5, Career Coach Rebecca Gatewood discusses student employment ways to become a leader in student organizations. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 7: The Sophomore Year Experience Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 5:46


    To kick off episode 4, Job & Internship Specialist, Temii Tellis discusses connecting with Alumni, faculty, and Staff, conducting informational interviews, and attending career fairs. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 7: The Sophomore Experience Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 4:21


    To kick off episode 3, Job & Internship Specialist, Mary Jane Fallot discusses creating resumes and LinkedIn profiles, declaring your major/minor, and resources to explore career options. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 7: First Year Freshman Exploration Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 6:53


    To kick off episode 2, Job & Internship Specialist, Temii Tellis discusses getting involved your freshman year including Student Life, EageSync, and volunteer opportunities. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 7: First Year Freshman Exploration Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 4:15


    To kick-off episode 1, Career Coach Rebecca Gatewood discusses Career Coach appointments, career assessments, and how to set up your Handshake profile. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 10: Gaining Career Competency in College

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 15:15


    In the last and final episode of Season 5, Career Coach Logann Dolan chats with EMU student, Cass Paksi, about gaining career competency throughout his time at EMU. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 9: Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 5:25


    In this episode, Career Coach Logann introduces the 8th and final NACE Career Competency, Technology and discusses how to grow this competency here at EMU. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 8: Equity & Inclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 6:01


    In this episode, Career Coach April introduces the seventh NACE Career Competency, Equity & Inclusion and discusses how to grow this competency here at EMU. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 7: Teamwork

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 6:18


    In this episode, Career Coach Racheal introduces the sixth NACE Career Competency, Teamwork and discusses how to grow this competency here at EMU. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 6: Professionalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 3:31


    Career Coach Barb Gehring is back again this week as she introduces the fifth NACE Career Competency, Professionalism and discusses how to grow this competency here at EMU. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 5: Critical Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 5:51


    Career Coach Racheal introduces the fourth NACE Career Competency, Critical Thinking and discusses how to grow this competency here at EMU. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 4: Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 4:14


    For episode 4, Career Coach Barb introduces the third NACE Career Competency, Communication and discusses how to grow this competency here at EMU. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 3: Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 4:32


    Career Coach Logann introduces the second NACE Career Competency, Leadership and discusses how to grow this competency here at EMU. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 2: Career & Self-Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 6:33


    To kick-off episode 2, Career Coach April Calkovsky introduces the first NACE Career Competency, Career & Self-Development and discusses how to grow this competency here at EMU. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 1: Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 2:53


    Career Corner is back with Season 6 titled, "Career Competency". Career Coach, Logann Dolan introduces this season and shares the back story behind the topics, A.K.A. the NACE Career Competencies that will be introduced throughout.

    Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 10: Putting the Pieces Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 19:26


    In the last and final episode of Season 5, Career Coach Logann Dolan chats with EMU Alumna, Janae White about resilience and overcoming challenges on her path to reaching her career goals. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 9: Networking: Building and Maintaining Valuable Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 6:42


    Career Coach Logann Dolan is back in this episode titled "Networking: Building and Maintaining Valuable Relationships" to discuss where and how to build and maintain valuable and professional relationships through networking. Learn a few innovative or creative ideas to network and stay connected to your professional connections with an emphasis on LinkedIn and alternate forms of communication.

    Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 8: Overcoming Fear and Addressing Imposter Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 5:51


    Career Coach Barb Gehring is back alongside Graduate Assistant, Sydney Moore as they discuss overcoming fear and addressing imposter syndrome–commonly seen among job seekers. Listeners will learn from GA Sydney's experience and hear a few tips for squashing fear and overcoming imposter syndrome. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 7: Social & Cultural Capital Building

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 9:01


    In this episode, Career Coach April Calkovsky discusses why having a growth mindset, getting involved, and staying up-to-date can greatly improve our overall social and cultural capital as it pertains to career development. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 6: Framework to Stay Versatile: Upskilling & Credentialing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 4:30


    Career Coach Barb Gehring is back again this week as she introduces Upskilling, Credentialing, and Certifications as great ways to stay versatile, further your education, and gain desirable skills. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 5: Sustainability: What are employers saying & how are they coping?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 9:06


    Career Coach Barb Gehring interviews Rina Henning, Director of Campus Recruiting at UHY to learn first-hand how the hiring process has changed post-COVID-19 and what employers expect from candidates. Listeners can connect with Rina via email at rhenning@uhy-us.com. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 4: The Employer Landscape & Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 9:33


    Career Coaches April Calkovsky and Logann Dolan are back to give you the inside scoop on the current employer landscape and employment and hiring trends. This information will be essential for individuals seeking internships, part-time, and full-time employment. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 3: Equity Affinity Groups & Why are they important?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 5:17


    Introducing 2021-22 Graduate Assistant, Sydney Moore, as they introduce a new initiative within the University Advising and Career Development Center at EMU, Equity Affinity Groups. In this episode, Sydney will discuss what Equity Affinity Groups are, how they relate to your unique identity and why they are important to consider along your career journey. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 2: What are Career Clusters & Why are they important?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 6:49


    To kick off this season, Career Coach April Calkovsky is back as she introduces the new Career Cluster model within the University Advising and Career Development Center at EMU. In this episode, listeners will learn and resonate with the idea that your major and minor do not equal your career and how exploring various career clusters can help better prepare you in your job search. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

    Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 1: Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 1:35


    Career Corner is back with Season 5 titled, "Career Resilience: Maintaining Flexibility and Your Identity". Career Coach, Logann Dolan introduces this season and shared the back story behind the topics that will be introduced throughout.

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 20: "Can I Negotiate My Salary As A Recent Graduate?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 3:44


    In this episode, Career Coach Barb, break down how students and recent graduates can negotiate their salary and what are the benefits in doing so early in their careers. TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Ep. 19: "Should I Go To Grad School?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 6:37


    In this episode Career Coach April breaks down the serious decision of whether or not to pursue grad school. She helps our listeners understand the pros and cons of going that route. TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 18: "What's The Best Way To Land A Job?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 5:40


    In this episode, Career Coach Brad helps listeners understand the best proven strategies that will greatly enhance your chances of landing a job. He highlights two specific ones with examples of how to use them. TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 17: "How Do I Answer The 'Tell Me About Yourself' Interview Question?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 5:05


    In this fantastic episode Career Coach Logann once again takes on another common question. It's incredibly common to be asked "Can you tell me about yourself?" in an interview. Even though it sounds easy, it's tricky and tends to trip students up often! Logann breaks down the core components to answer this question effectively! TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 16: How Do I Respond To A Job Rejection?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 5:28


    In this fantastic episode Career Coach Logann talks about job rejection. More importantly the impact that this can have on us emotionally. She outlines what not do in the heat of the moment, as well as what you can do to pivot and rebound effectively. TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 15: "How Can I Assess A Culture Fit With A Company?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 4:40


    In this great episode Career Coach Barb talks all about culture fit. In job searching, it's imperative that you find a company that aligns to your value system. Barb breaks down how to determine a good cultural fit. TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 14: "If I Am Pre-Med, Why Do I Need To Choose a Major?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 3:49


    In this episode Career Coach April addresses a very common issue that so many students have when deciding to pursue professional degrees in medicine, pharmacy, etc, which is what's the point of an undergraduate major and what is the best option. TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 13: "How Have Employer Expectations Changed Post-Pandemic?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 6:51


    In this episode Career Coach Barb talks about the changes in the job market from the employer perspective including the change in what they value, the skills students' need to have and the jobs that are becoming more valued and higher demand. TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 12: "How Do I Get A Job With No Experience?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 4:19


    In this fantastic episode Career Coach April helps break down another common concern we hear everyday in our office, which is about how to land employment with no experience. April provides so many great examples of how to work through this issue to get the job you want. TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 11: "Should I Include A Cover Letter?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 4:24


    In this episode Career Coach Brad Minton, discusses how a cover letter can be used and why it can enhance your candidacy as an applicant. TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 10: "Is It True Your Resume Can Only Be 1 Page?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 4:35


    In this episode Career Coach Brad takes apart this very common question about resume length and just how long your resume should be! TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 9: "How Do I Connect With Someone On LinkedIn?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 6:02


    In this brief episode Career Coach Logann Dolan addresses a big concern which is how to network with individuals using Linkedin. She covers the basics of how to find people and even provides a few templates. TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 8: "How Do I Find Jobs On Campus?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 4:48


    In this episode Career Coach Logann breaks down the various forms of student employment along with the events and opportunities to land these positions over the course of the academic year! TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 7: "Is A Bachelor's Degree In The Arts A Bad Idea?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 3:32


    In this episode Career Coach Barb discusses a common worry many students have. Is it a bad idea to get a Bachelor of Arts? She breaks down this misconception and the value that students attain through a BA. TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 6: "How Do Out How Much A Job Actually Pays?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 4:04


    In this great episode Career Coach Barb, walks our listeners through unlocking salary information for various jobs and occupations. She highlights what you need to consider when investigating as well as where to find the best information. TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 5: "Are Career Assessments Helpful?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 3:53


    In this fantastic episode Career Coach Logann talks all about career assessments, which ones we use in the UACDC, and how they can be used to help guide you towards your career goals! TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 4: "What Factors Should I Consider Before Making A Career Choice?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 7:17


    In this episode Career Coach Brad tackles yet another frequent question: What factors go into making a career choice?". He breaks down two major factors and several sub-factors within each one in this jam-packed episode! TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 3: "What Are Some Career Supports For Individuals With Disabilities?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 5:06


    In this episode, Career Coach April walks our listeners through some incredible resources that help individuals with disabilities both in school, in their job search, and throughout their career. Some of the resources she touches on are: Job Accommodation Network - ASKJAN.org Michigan Center for Independent Living - https://www.misilc.org/ Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) - https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-94422_97702---,00.html Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) - https://www.wrp.gov/wrp TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 2: "How Do I Change Majors?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 1:55


    Changing majors is an normal and expected part of being a college student. In this episode Career Coach April takes listeners through what to do when you feel you need to make a shift in your academic career. TRANSCRIPT

    Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 1: "How Do I Choose A Major?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 6:49


    In this episode Career Coach Brad breaks down one of the most common questions we receive: "How Do I Choose A Major?" Although individualized, Brad helps to simplify this question with a few important points that could be applied to anyone. TRANSCRIPT

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