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A podcast to help you understand and navigate the world of work. Hosts Kate and Jessie bring the UVA Career Center to your headphones. Brought to you by the UVA Career Center and WTJU 91.1 FM.

UVA Career Center


    • May 7, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    Hanna Pak is a Human-Centered Design Lead - UVA Career Center

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 17:54


    Hanna had a winding path to become a Human-Centered Design Lead in the Customer Innovation and Transformation Team at one of the world's largest satellite operating companies. She talks about Human-Centered Design, inspiring mentors she's had along the way, and how she told her parents she was going to drop the idea of a Pre-Med track to study Studio Art. She has found her ideal job - innovating, changing and transforming lives. She is passionate about what she does and cannot imagine doing anything else.

    Tyler Saunders is a Project Manager - UVA Career Center

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 20:58


    Tyler talked about coordinating plot at Foxfield in his interview with Capital One and got the job! He shares how his Psychology major has been useful in his role as Marketing and External Affairs Manager for Capital One Center and why it's important to have hobbies outside of work.

    Our Two Cents - UVA Career Center

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 19:56


    In this episode we help you figure out how to answer questions like: Can I afford to take an unpaid internship? Should I live at home after college? How should I negotiate my salary offer?

    To Grad or Not to Grad - UVA Career Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 14:27


    We can't tell you if you should go to Grad School or not. But we have a lot of questions that can help you (and Jessie) figure it out!

    Do I have to talk to strangers? - UVA Career Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 15:30


    Kate tries to convince Jessie that networking is important. Tune in to learn how to find the 80% of jobs that are never posted online. Plus some tips for talking to strangers without feeling like a “leech.”

    Lets Face It, People Have Interview Anxiety - UVA Career Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 15:10


    It's grown-up time. In this episode we help you through the awkwardness of interviews. From one-way video interviews, to negotiating travel expenses, to what to do when you're waiting in the lobby. If you have interview anxiety, we have answers.

    Undercover at the Career Fair - UVA Career Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 11:40


    Meet Jamie Wright, a real-live human recruiter. She gives us the scoop on what recruiters are looking for at a career fair and in an applicant.

    What to Cover in a Cover Letter - UVA Career Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 13:03


    Jessie proves that anyone can write a cover letter about their strengths by applying to a surprise job application from Handshake. Listen to learn Kate's two-column chart strategy for choosing what to include in your cover letter. Plus why you should write about your Daisy Duck Fanfiction, not your “love” of Disney.

    Resume Myths - UVA Career Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 11:24


    In our debut episode we tackle resumes. Tune in to learn: how can you get your resume past a screening algorithm, what counts as “work experience,” AND when to mention Spongebob Club.

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