USU Career Studio

In this episode, host Tatyana Felt sits down with Rachel Broadbent to explore how student engagement in the classroom can lead to unexpected career opportunities and personal growth. Drawing from her deep roots in Utah's farming traditions and over 17 years of experience in arboriculture, Rachel shares how her journey from apple orchards to academia has shaped her approach to teaching and mentoring. Discover the surprising ways students benefit from simply showing up, participating, and staying curious.

Success rarely follows a straight line, and Brent Meacham's career journey is a perfect example of how unexpected turns can lead to incredible opportunities. From his early days in student recruitment at Utah State University to managing global marketing strategies for Strider Technologies, Brent has navigated a diverse and dynamic career path—one that includes leadership roles at American Express and Macy's.In this episode, we explore Brent's insights on career growth, taking strategic risks, and the skills that helped him transition across industries. Whether you're just starting out or considering a career pivot, Brent's experiences will inspire you to embrace the winding path ahead with confidence and curiosity.

Technical skills might get you hired, but soft skills will take you further. In this episode, host Tatyana Felt sits down with CJ Peragallo to explore the critical role of communication, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and teamwork in career success.With experience navigating diverse professional environments, CJ shares insights on developing and leveraging soft skills to stand out, build strong relationships, and create meaningful career opportunities. Whether you're a student, job seeker, or seasoned professional, this conversation will give you practical tips to enhance your soft skills and elevate your career.

In this episode of the USU Career Studio Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jim Cannon, a professor in the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. With a career spanning corporate finance, academia, and international education, Jim has navigated the challenges of balancing professional ambition with personal fulfillment. He shares insights on achieving sustainable work/life integration, drawing from his experiences in high-pressure industries like automotive manufacturing, corporate finance, and higher education. We discuss strategies for managing career transitions, prioritizing family and personal well-being, and making intentional choices to create a fulfilling life. Whether you're a student, a working professional, or someone striving for better balance, this conversation offers valuable takeaways for maintaining success without sacrificing what matters most.

Host Tatyana Felt sits down with Kogan Lewis, a lifelong lover of the outdoors and advocate for healthy ecosystems, teams, and communities. Raised in Missoula, Montana, and now based in Utah, Kogan shares his journey from earning a B.S. in Microbiology and an M.S. in Geology to impactful roles with the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Salt Lake City Public Lands, and Five Valleys Land Trust. Together, they explore how Kogan's passion for nature and adventure has shaped his career and personal life, from restoring wild spaces to “torturing” his kids with mountain and desert adventures. Whether you're navigating your career path or seeking inspiration to align your work with your passions, Tatyana and Kogan offer relatable insights, plenty of humor, and actionable advice for crafting a life and career you love.

Join podcast host Marissa Armitstead and Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Dietetics Internship/Master of Dietetics Administration Lacie Peterson as they discuss the ins and outs of what networking is, the impact it can have on your life, and how to get started today! Learn more about USU Dietetics programs: Undergraduate Program Graduate Programs

In this episode Marissa chats with Admissions Specialist Emma Tackett about USU Main Campus located in Logan, Utah! Swag Drawing Code: COAL Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Logan: https://www.usu.edu/admissions/contact

In this episode Marissa shares some fun facts about USU Castle Dale along with a need minor offered via this location! Swag Drawing Code: GIVING Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Castle Dale: https://statewide.usu.edu/castledale/

In this episode Marissa chats with Spencer Kohler about USU Beaver. Swag Drawing Code: SHOPPING Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Beaver: ⁠https://statewide.usu.edu/richfield/

In this episode Marissa chats with Spencer Kohler about USU Richfield. Swag Drawing Code: TWINKLE Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Richfield: https://statewide.usu.edu/richfield/

In this episode Marissa chats with Spencer Kohler about USU Junction. Swag Drawing Code: TWINKLE Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Junction: https://statewide.usu.edu/junction/

In this episode Marissa chats with Spencer Kohler about USU Cedar City. Swag Drawing Code: LIGHTS Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Cedar City:https://statewide.usu.edu/cedarcity/

In this episode Marissa chats with long-time site coordinator Cindy Chambliss about USU Delta. Swag Drawing Code: WINTER Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Delta: https://statewide.usu.edu/delta/

In this episode Marissa chats with the Associate Vice President of the USU Southwest Region, Nancy Glomb, about USU Bicknell. Swag Drawing Code: SHINE Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Bicknell: https://statewide.usu.edu/bicknell/

In this episode Marissa chats with Russell Keith about USU Montezuma Creek. Swag Drawing Code: WISHLIST Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Montezuma Creek: https://statewide.usu.edu/montezumacreek/

In this episode Marissa chats with Russell Keith about USU Monticello. Swag Drawing Code: PACKAGE Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Monticello: https://statewide.usu.edu/monticello/

In this episode Marissa chats with Hailey Rogers about USU St. George! Swag Drawing Code: TAPE Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU St. George: https://statewide.usu.edu/stgeorge/

In this episode Marissa chats with Russell Keith about USU Blanding. Swag Drawing Code: TRAVEL Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Monument Valley: https://statewide.usu.edu/monumentvalley/

In this episode Marissa chats with Russell Keith about USU Blanding. Swag Drawing Code: SNOWFLAKE Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Blanding: https://statewide.usu.edu/blanding/

In this episode Marissa chats with Joan Norton about USU Panguitch. Swag Drawing Code: WRAP Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Panguitch: https://statewide.usu.edu/panguitch/

In this episode Marissa chats with Tecia Mose about USU Eastern Located in Price, Utah. Swag Drawing Code: ELF Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Price: https://eastern.usu.edu/

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In this episode Marissa chats with Natalie Chamberlain to learn more about USU Ephraim. Swag Drawing Code: MISTLETOE Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Wendover: https://statewide.usu.edu/ephraim/

In this episode Marissa chats with admissions specialist Mike Booth to learn more about USU Wendover! Swag Drawing Code: CAROLS Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Wendover: https://statewide.usu.edu/wendover/

In this episode Marissa chats with admissions specialist Mike Booth to learn more about USU Tooele! Swag Drawing Code: PIE Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Tooele: ⁠ https://statewide.usu.edu/tooele/

In this episode Marissa chats with admissions specialist Olivia Lee about USU Heber City. Swag Drawing Code: CHIMNEY Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Park City: https://statewide.usu.edu/hebercity/

In this episode Marissa chats with admissions specialist Olivia Lee about USU Park City. Swag Drawing Code: BOW Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Park City: https://statewide.usu.edu/parkcity/

In this episode Marissa chats with admissions specialist Maren Kaldor about USU Nephi. Swag Drawing Code: PRESENT Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Nephi: https://statewide.usu.edu/nephi/

In this episode Marissa chats with admissions specialist Kim Rasmussen about USU Uintah Basin. Swag Drawing Code: KRINGLE Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Uintah Basin: https://statewide.usu.edu/uintahbasin/

In this episode Marissa chats with admissions specialist Lauri Merrill about Brigham City and gives specialist insight into stackable programs. Swag Drawing Code: TINSEL Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Brigham City: https://statewide.usu.edu/brighamcity/

In this episode Marissa chats with admissions specialist Shanda Thompson about USU Moab. Swag Drawing Code: STAR Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Moab: https://statewide.usu.edu/moab/

In this episode Marissa chats with admissions specialist Hailey Rogers about USU Tremonton. Swag Drawing Code: STAR Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Kanab: https://statewide.usu.edu/kanab/

In this episode Marissa chats with Lauri Merrill in a conversation about USU Tremonton. Swag Drawing Code: STAR Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Tremonton: https://statewide.usu.edu/tremonton/

In this episode Marissa joins Dan Allred in a conversation about USU Online. Swag Drawing Code: SANTA Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Online: https://www.usu.edu/online/about

In this episode Marissa joins Kai Kaluhikaua in a conversation about USU Kaysville (and how it varies from extension)! Swag Drawing Code: BELLS Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠⁠ Learn more about USU Kaysville: https://statewide.usu.edu/kaysville/

We are back with Olivia Lee to learn more about USU Orem! Swag Drawing Code: JINGLE Enter USU Swag Drawing: ⁠https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ⁠ Learn more about USU Orem: ⁠⁠⁠ https://statewide.usu.edu/orem/

Marissa and Olivia Lee kick off our 30 Days of Statewide series by diving into USU Salt Lake! Swag Drawing Code: FESTIVE Learn more about USU Salt Lake: https://statewide.usu.edu/saltlake/ Enter USU Swag Drawing and connect with an admissions specialist: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQmAkd09YpaE4TQ

In this Tuesday Tip we dive into the 8 core competencies employers are asking for based on national data collected by the National Association for Colleges and Careers. Learn more about these core competencies: https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/ Focus2 "Am I Career Ready?" assessment: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/students/focus2

In this Tuesday tip episode we introduce three great resources all students should be aware of! For-Credit Career Series Courses: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/students/courses/careerseriescourses Career Tutorials Course: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/career-tutorials Get credit for your internship: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/students/internships-experience/internships-and-experience

Ever wonder what exactly the Career Design Center does? Wonder no more! In this episode we break down the vision and mission of the Career Design Center at Utah State University. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/

It's September so we are continuing the conversation around internships and experiential learning! In the episode you'll meet Chase Anderson who helps connect USU Outdoor Product Design and Development students with industry opportunities. He shares his unique pathway of creating an internship with Cotopaxi that has led to his current dream job where he now helps students find and create their own industry experiences. Outdoor Product Design and Development: https://www.usu.edu/degrees-majors/outdoor-product-design-and-development_bs Highlander Podcast:https://caas.usu.edu/opdd/student-resources/podcast

As we see internships become more and more competitive, many students struggle to find true entry level experience. In this episode we talk about Micro-internships-short-term projects that you can take on and get new experience, even if you have a fulltime job! Apply for a micro-internship

For the month of September, we are talking about ways to get experiential learning, which is just a fancy term for real-world experience! In this episode I'm sharing a simple definition of what an internship is and some of the top benefits for students to engage in them. Episode Resources: How do I get academic credit for an internship? How can I find/prepare for internships? (See USU 2400 course) If my college doesn't offer an internship course, how can I still earn academic credit? (See USU 2250 and USU 4250)

How do you stand out when applying for student employment jobs on Handshake? In this episode, learn a quick tip on how you can auto-fill your profile in just a few seconds! Step-By-Step Process to Build Handshake Profile From Your Resume Need help building a resume? Check out our open canvas course section on resume best practices.

For the month of August, we are exploring the topic of student employment. In this Friday Face to Face episode Marissa chats with Steve Bernet - the manager of USU's Chocolate Factory. In this episode you will learn about chocolate (duh) and how Steve is creating different avenues for students to engage in the chocolate-making process on the Logan Campus.

In this Career Tip Tuesday episode, we'll be kicking off the August's topic of student employment by providing a brief overview of what student employment is and where you can find student jobs locally near you. Overview of Aggie Handshake: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/handshake Aggie Handshake login page: https://usu.joinhandshake.com/login

The USU Career Studio Podcast is back and ready to rumble with season 7! In this episode, Marissa shares what she has been up to (hint, hint, there was a cute baby involved!) and where the podcast is headed this season.

In this Career Tip Tuesday episode, we'll be starting a new theme to our weekly episodes. This Spring semester, our host Atlas will be exploring advice from professionals. In this episode, we are wrapping things up for the semester and helping you feel more prepared for a new career. The first few weeks a job can be daunting but this is a vital time to make a good first impression and build a positive reputation. USU Career Design Center: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/ USU Canvas Career Tutorials Course: https://bit.ly/3AVlxBs Our website: podpage.com/usu-career-studio/

In this Career Tip Tuesday episode, we'll be starting a new theme to our weekly episodes. This Spring semester, our host Atlas will be exploring advice from professionals. In this episode, we explore ways that you can start your job off on the right foot. It can be intimidating starting a new job, but if you take simple steps then you'll feel on top of the world and ready to conquer anything at work! USU Career Design Center: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/ USU Canvas Career Tutorials Course: https://bit.ly/3AVlxBs Our website: podpage.com/usu-career-studio/

In this Career Tip Tuesday episode, we'll be starting a new theme to our weekly episodes. This Spring semester, our host Atlas will be exploring advice from professionals. In this episode, Mel Robbins helps us explore ways to build your confidence so that you can actually feel it inside and out. Mel Robbins: https://www.melrobbins.com/ USU Career Design Center: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/ USU Canvas Career Tutorials Course: https://bit.ly/3AVlxBs Our website: podpage.com/usu-career-studio/

In this Career Tip Tuesday episode, we'll be starting a new theme to our weekly episodes. This Spring semester, our host Atlas will be exploring advice from professionals. In this episode, we are focusing on confidence. Confidence can be such a tricky thing to achieve, but small tricks and a shift in mindset can make a huge difference in how you feel about yourself and how others perceive you. USU Career Design Center: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/ USU Canvas Career Tutorials Course: https://bit.ly/3AVlxBs Our website: podpage.com/usu-career-studio/