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Aretah Odiah is a senior Honors Broadcast Journalism student with quite the story to tell! Tune in to hear about Areta's many on-campus experiences at Suffolk, including her reporting role and work with NECN. Director of Career Equity & Access, Adesuwa Igbineweka, joins us for this special conversation! Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Current Suffolk international students Macarena Torti (from Argentina), a International Relations & Global Cultural Studies, and Meryem Celebi (from Turkey), a Global Business student, lead an immersive conversation on the topic of navigating the workplace as international career seekers. The two are joined by International Student Services Office team member, Leanne Dolat, and our international career development lead, Vicky Lee, for insight on tips, resources, and more from Suffolk. Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Cristina Castillo, one of our talented Career Ambassadors, shares a reflective conversation with SBS Marketing Professor Robert Smith focusing on her undergraduate journey. With a blend of personal experiences and professional reflections, Cristina navigates through the challenges of balancing 8 AM classes and internships, providing insights into shaping her post-graduation path. Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

INTO Suffolk provides a direct pathway for students around the globe to take advantage of our downtown Boston campus and immersive educational experiences. Our team recently caught up with a former INTO student to learn more about their experience and where their Suffolk journey has taken them today. Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Vicky Lee, Associate Director of Career Equity, Access, and Global Career Development joins us to discuss the various ways Suffolk supports international students on campus, both personally and professionally. Vicky shares her own perspective as an international student along with a spotlight on several useful resources and tools for current students. Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Nana Korantema-Koranteng, Assistant Director of our center's Public Administration, Government & Law Career Community, recently connected with a few faculty members to discuss their unique travel programs and how the experience benefits Suffolk students. Our guests this week are Sawyer Business School professor Carlos Rufin and College of Arts and Sciences professor Quentin Miller, two esteemed faculty members who bring life to Suffolk's commitment to immersive, experiential, and global learning. Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠⁠⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠⁠⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Are you considering an opportunity abroad? Listen to Amy Ewen, Elizabeth Elliott and Emily Eraca from Suffolk University's Study Abroad team as they chat about and give tips on how to pick the best location and program for your next adventure! Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠⁠⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠⁠⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Arts & Humanities counselor Joanna Lazarek reconnects with a Suffolk alumna whose passion has gone abroad. Katrina R. Volante, M.Ed `13 joins Joanna to share more about her career path and trajectory since graduation and the pandemic. Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

What does global engagement look like in fields associated with arts and sciences? Sarah Burrows, director of our center's Career Communities team, recently sat down with Marjorie Salvoden, Associate Dean for Experiential Learning & Global Engagement in Suffolk's College of Arts & Sciences, to learn more about emerging opportunities both domestically and abroad. Follow us on Instagram. Visit ⁠https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/⁠ For a transcription of this episode, please visit ⁠https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify⁠ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit ⁠https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Suffolk University's strategic planning includes a meaningful approach to global engagement and, more specifically, the development of a global workforce. The Career Center's Director of Career Communities, Sarah Burrows, interviews returning guest Dr. Amy Zeng, Dean of the Sawyer Business School, to discuss how the University applies an international perspective to this ongoing work. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Have you ever wondered what Suffolk's ‘global engagement' looks like? President Marisa Kelly and Dave Merry, Executive Director for the Career Center, recently sat down to chat about the University's strategy when it comes to international education and, from a career perspective, global internships.  This conversation covers a lot, including Suffolk's strategic plan, current study abroad opportunities, and international career experiences! Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Season 3 of Ramplify, Suffolk University's Center for Career Equity, Development & Success, launches later this month! Our new season is aimed at answering two questions: What are the international experiences of the Suffolk community? How are we engaging with international programming? We're so excited for you to connect with exciting stories from Suffolk's continued efforts to internationalize the campus and student body! Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Just one look at Matthew Wilding's resume tells a story. From designing games to writing curated museum experiences, this Suffolk alum has always illustrated a passion for telling stories in his work. Joanna Lazarek recently had the chance to sit down with Matthew to learn more about his experiences since graduating in 2006. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

The Sawyer Business School intends to bring careers to the classroom in a new iteration of its undergraduate curriculum debuting this Fall 2023. Our team recently caught up with two of the leads behind the new curriculum, Russell Seidle, Associate Professor, Strategy and International Business, and Pelin Bicen, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, to learn more about what business school students can expect next semester. Our conversation covered everything from the reasons for this shift in education to a much-needed emphasis on bridging the college-to-career skills gap. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

This episode of Ramplify was produced by Kirby Wells `25. We recently sat down with Carrie Young, the host of Paths in Progress, a podcast featuring stories of people in a wide variety of career paths, who pursued all kinds of college majors and minors, often with bumps and detours along the way, to get to where they are today. Our chat centered on Carrie's work in growing the show and how our podcast's themes overlap with Paths in Progress. Listen to Paths in Progress on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08JJQ11C7 Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Annie Yonkers graduated from Suffolk with a BSBA in Marketing in 2010. During her time as a student, she had the chance to study abroad in London and discovered a passion for living, studying, and working abroad! Montgomery Thomas recently caught up with Annie to learn more about her journey from Suffolk to London, including her decision to pursue an international career. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Associate Provost and Executive Director of the Career Center, Dave Merry, is joined by the Director of Suffolk's new Center for Continuing & Professional Education (CCPE), Dee Masiello. Dave and Dee discuss the history of CCPE and how this center stands to serve employer, faculty, and staff partners alike! To learn more about CCPE and the center's offerings, please visit: https://sites.suffolk.edu/ccpe/ Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Join us in discussing careers and women in healthcare. Tina Finnegan, Associate Director of Career Communities, speaks with Professor Mona Al-Amin, previous Chair of the Healthcare Administration Department from 2021-2022, in this insightful interview. Professor Al-Amin has a Master of Public Health and a Ph.D. in Risk, Insurance, and Healthcare Management. She spent the majority of her career researching hospital performance. She has recently published two papers on the factors that determined which hospitals had lower COVID-19 mortality rates. She currently teaches "Heath Systems I" and "Healthcare Operations Management and Performance Improvement" at Suffolk University and is also currently serving as the co-chair of the American College of Healthcare Executives Higher Learning Network. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

The Career Center works with employers in a variety of ways. You're probably aware of some of these collaborations, from on-campus recruiting events to networking panels, but did you know Suffolk has its own employer think tank? The Employer Advisory Board is a group made up of over ten employers representing our target industries. As a board member, these employers help inform the kind of programming and planning we develop throughout the year by sharing their perspectives and opinions. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Pursuing a double major is no easy feat. Students pursuing a dual degree often have a clear goal in mind, whether it's a plan to launch a career that blends two specialties or a way to expand your expertise. I recently had the chance to chat with one of Suffolk's own double major alumni, Brian Hatch, about the ways he applied his majors to land a career at one of Boston's top marketing agencies. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

This episode of Ramplify was produced by Cristina Castillo `24. The Business School has come a long way since being established at Suffolk University in 1937. As an institution, we have grown and changed providing students with a variety of majors and minors in undergrad and graduate studies. Our guest speaker for today is Sawyer Business School Dean Amy Zeng. Dean Zeng joins us to tell us more about her background in higher education and the new directions the business school is taking. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

What does it mean to empower someone? When we hear the term ‘civil servant' we often think of someone who, well… serves. But as our guest today will tell you, serving the public is about more than doing things for people. It's also about helping people take their next step, whether it's personal or professional, by helping them grow and develop. This interview was recorded in summer 2022. Since our interview, Shannon has transitioned into an exciting new role as the Deputy Chief of Staff at the DOE Grid Deployment Office. Our guest today is Suffolk alumna Shannon Alessandroni. In our chat we had a chance to learn more about Shannon's career journey and how she's continued to support Suffolk students through her own involvement as a recent grad. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

A great design can make all the difference. Take Ramplify's album art, for instance. When we set out to create this show last year, we wanted to create an image that conveyed both impact and inspiration. We brought this idea to Suffolk's very own Office of Marketing and Communications and, with the help of their Art Director, Denise Lang, we created something flashy, yet refined. If you didn't know, Ramplify's album art is actually award-winning. We recently sat down with Denise Lang to learn a bit more about this recent distinction and her career in design in general. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

The Rosenberg Student Training Employment Program (Rosenberg STEP) cultivates essential technical, interpersonal, and professional skills in Suffolk students through paid, practical, on-campus work experience. This powerful program prepares students for the working world by leveraging the hands-on learning practices Suffolk is known for. We recently sat down with two of the masterminds behind the Rosenberg STEP program at Suffolk, Dahlia Bryan and Tom Lynch, to learn more about the program's past, present, and future. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Collin Knight is the owner and operator of Live Like a Local Tours Boston, a tour service committed to exploring the food, history, and culture of Boston, Massachusetts. Live Like a Local Tours provides a unique experience, focusing on the culture and history of neighborhoods like Roxbury, Dorchester, and Jamaica Plain. As Collin notes, his company provides an experience in neighborhoods that are less explored by tourists and Boston natives alike. We spoke with Collin about his career path as an entrepreneur and his mission in launching Live Like a Local Tours. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Looking for a place to start with career development? Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of creating a resume or cover letter? Don't worry, you're not alone. Ramplify's second season kicks off with Erika Graves, the Center for Career Equity, Development & Success's new Assistant Director of Career Exploration. As you'll soon learn in our conversation, Erika is not only committed to supporting career success at Suffolk — she's a career development superstar. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Career Ambassador Caitlyn Green '24 sits down to talk about media with Suffolk alum Josh Arevalo '16. Josh currently works as a Media Instructor for Cambridge Community Television and is also the Production Coordinator for Cambridge Public Schools. Our chat with Josh reflects on the role media plays in enhancing students' work and, ultimately, their stories. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Navigating your career development is a job in and of itself. In this week's montage episode, we're reflecting on interviews from our first season and focusing on helpful career advice to move your goals forward. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Isabel Baynum '23 is another one of our Career Ambassadors working in the Suffolk University Career Center. Our conversation with Isabel touches on the beginnings of her interest in Political Science and how her experience as a Poli Sci tutor has informed her professional perspective over time. We also spoke about Isabel's future aspirations, including her desire to work with The Washington Center in the near future. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Sydney Carter '22 and Talia Ferraro '23 are Career Ambassadors in the Suffolk University Career Center. In this episode, they both share their unique experiences through academic major exploration. From weighing options and meeting with advisors to declaring a new major and figuring out a degree audit, these students offer insightful tips about making it through a Suffolk University education. The episode ends with next steps and a bold call-to-action: explore campus, follow your heart, and meet with your advisor! Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about Academic Advising at Suffolk University. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/academics/advising-student-services Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center

Alejandra Leiva, one of the Suffolk University Career Center Career Ambassadors, shares her experiences from Steve Irwin-obsessed aspiring animal biologist to Suffolk University Psychology student. Alejandra has dedicated hours volunteering with the Suffolk Advocacy Clinic and getting to use the Spanish language in a professional setting for the first time. As a Latina person, she cares deeply about the Latinx community and plans to continue giving back in any ways she can. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

In this episode, returning friend of the podcast and graduating senior, Caroline Enos '22, interviews Boston Globe Recruiter and Suffolk Alum, Paula Bouknight. Listen as they discuss the unique Co-op and Internship Programs at the Globe, exciting developments in journalism as an industry, and ways to stand out as an emerging college journalist. Paula shares insider's tips that could help you land an opportunity at one of the most influential newspapers in the United States. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

Livia Costa, one of the Suffolk University Career Center Career Ambassadors, shares her experiences finding work that aligns with her personal values. Livia has committed hours to civic engagement and encouraging fellow students to participate in local and national democratic processes. Her plans for life after college have evolved with her over the years but one thing is for sure... her future is bright! For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk Votes. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/student-life/student-involvement/community-public-service/suffolk-votes Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

In this episode we welcome back returning friend of the podcast, Hunter Berube '22 in a game about journalism, headlines, and the differences and similarities between local, national, and international news coverage. If you're interested in broadcasting, you'll definitely want to give this one a listen. P.s. Would you elect a dog as your mayor?! For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

Narali Taglialavore sits down with Stephen Meno, Assistant Director of Internship Programs and Sarah Burrows, Director of Career Communities to talk about making the most of experiential learning opportunities at Suffolk University. Experiential learning is learning by doing -- like engaging in a semester-long internship or otherwise applying your classroom knowledge to the "real world." Listen to this episode to learn about finding meaningful opportunities that'll transform you into a career-ready professional. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

Many aspects of the Black experience like hairstyles, clothing, and vernacular are politicized inside and outside of the workplace. The rich culture of Black people has widely come into conflict with what dominate groups consider to be "professional." Jenny Joseph-Hayle and JAKE Small discuss what their experiences have been navigating various professional worlds of work with locs and natural hair. We hope that this episode gives voice to the diverse experiences within the Black community and further unites our efforts against anti-Black racism and prejudice. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify To listen to I AM Not My Hair by India.Arie, visit https://open.spotify.com/track/4xekeMdr1mzuvWaG1fPNN4?si=57fe45c6decf40ea Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

Deepen your understanding of and commitment to career equity. Check out how members of our community define this important phrase in their own personal and professional lives. This special montage episode features students, employer partners, and Suffolk University Career Center staff. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

Josh Caldwell, Founder of Rise Together Foundation (RTF), shares the origin story of a new organization designed to address inequity in the most vulnerable communities. We get a chance to explore RTF as a non-profit social movement as well as Josh's own personal and professional journey through leadership and justice work. Like many startup companies, growth and change are inevitable. This episode was recorded in Fall 2021 so be sure to check out the ways the organization has evolved since production. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about RTF. Visit https://www.rtfsolve.org/ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

Caroline Enos, Editor-in-Chief of The Suffolk Journal and senior Print/Web Journalism student, sits down to talk with us about the life of a journalist. We discuss mentorship, networking, and the importance of building a strong portfolio of work. Caroline reminds us that the next generation of journalists are already researching, covering, and producing newsworthy stories. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk Journal. Visit https://thesuffolkjournal.com/ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Interim Dean, Krisanne Bursik gives us a peek behind the curtain to her 35-year-long career at Suffolk University. We chat about the unique attributes that make a CAS degree truly worth it and the ways this college has been aligning towards career readiness for the last several years. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

Career Advisors Michelle Goldberg with the Management & Entrepreneurship Career Community, Laura Marchant with the Accounting, Finance & Data Analytics Career Community, and Kelley Garland with the Public Administration, Government & Law Career Community discuss the importance of Communication - a key NACE Career Readiness Competency. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about NACE. Visit https://www.naceweb.org/ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

Thalía Yunén, double Suffolk Ram alum, shares her experiences since graduating. She leaves us with poignant advice about surrendering to the experiences in front of us after we've done all we can to prepare. Thalía also shares how she's leveraging her Suffolk degrees as a recent alum working in internal communications at Liberty Mutual Insurance. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

Courage. Resilience. Grit. Perseverance. This week, we join campus partners and students around the world to celebrate First-Gen Week. Adesuwa Igbineweka, Director of Career Equity & Access, discusses her personal experiences as a first-generation student as well as our department's approach to supporting and standing with this unique population on our campus. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

In recognition and acknowledgement of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Lovern Gordon, international speaker, author, and foundation president, spends some time talking with us about her commitment to being a values-driven professional. Lovern shares her personal story as a way to give voice to the experiences of those who are impacted by domestic violence. Get connected with the Title IX Office at Suffolk University. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/about/mission-history/policies-procedures/title-ix-at-suffolk For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

Jumpstart your learning around NACE Competencies and hear from members in our community about the ones that show up the most in their work, classes, and personal lives. This special montage episode features students, employer partners, and Suffolk University Career Center staff. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about NACE. Visit https://www.naceweb.org/ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

Carolyn Rea, Assistant Director of Career Education, discusses all things resumes and puts her career readiness skills to the test in a game covering professional documents, transferable skills, and the odd jobs previous U.S. presidents and celebrities have held. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

Career Advisors JAKE Small with the Journalism, Media & Communication Career Community, Zack Brower with the Marketing, Analytics, Advertising & Public Relations Career Community, and Joanna Lazarek with the Humanities & the Arts Career Community discuss the importance of Critical Thinking - a key NACE Career Readiness Competency. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about NACE. Visit https://www.naceweb.org/ Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

Kathryn Taccone, Co-Founder of OpenPixel Studios, takes us behind the scenes to explore this Massachusetts-based motion graphics and character animation company. We chat about everything from landing a first job and transitioning into the workforce to creating meaningful experiences when none seem to exist around you. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

Hunter Berube, President of Film Club and senior Broadcast Journalism student, shares how he's making the most of a Suffolk University education with Studio 73, the Honors Program, and various independent projects. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

Adesuwa Igbineweka, Director of Career Equity & Access, interviews Dave Merry, Associate Provost and Executive Director, sharing some of the updates our office has undergone and the importance behind our new name: The Center for Career Equity, Development, and Success. President Marisa Kelly joins Dave in a conversation about the institution-wide commitment to equity-forward career readiness education. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/

Welcome to Ramplify, the official Suffolk University Career Center podcast. Ramplify is a student-centered, career-focused podcast hosted by the Center for Career Equity, Development & Success at Suffolk University. New content is released every two weeks during the semester covering various career-related topics. Follow us to stay up to date with our latest episodes. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/career-center Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/