Podcasts by Eastern Michigan Universitys Career Corner

Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 10: Gaining Career Competency in College from 2022-11-16T13:00:25

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...

Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 9: Technology from 2022-11-09T13:15:07

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 ca...

Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 8: Equity & Inclusion from 2022-11-02T12:00:37

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 a...

Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 7: Teamwork from 2022-10-26T12:49:24

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...

Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 6: Professionalism from 2022-10-19T12:30:53

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 newe...

Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 5: Critical Thinking from 2022-10-12T12:07:06

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 av...

Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 4: Communication from 2022-10-05T12:01:51

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...

Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 3: Leadership from 2022-09-28T12:41:02

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 ...

Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 2: Career & Self-Development from 2022-09-21T12:04:39

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...

Season 6 - Career Competency - Episode 1: Intro from 2022-09-07T12:00:30

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 Competencie...

Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 10: Putting the Pieces Together from 2022-04-06T12:00

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 ca...

Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 9: Networking: Building and Maintaining Valuable Relationships from 2022-03-30T12:00

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 re...

Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 8: Overcoming Fear and Addressing Imposter Syndrome from 2022-03-23T12:00

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 lear...

Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 7: Social & Cultural Capital Building from 2022-03-16T12:00

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 pe...

Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 6: Framework to Stay Versatile: Upskilling & Credentialing from 2022-03-09T13:00

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 skil...

Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 5: Sustainability: What are employers saying & how are they coping? from 2022-03-02T13:00

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 candid...

Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 4: The Employer Landscape & Trends from 2022-02-23T13:00

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 i...

Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 3: Equity Affinity Groups & Why are they important? from 2022-02-16T13:00

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 epis...

Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 2: What are Career Clusters & Why are they important? from 2022-02-09T13:00

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,...

Season 5 - Career Resilience - Episode 1: Introduction from 2022-02-02T13:00

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...

Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 20: "Can I Negotiate My Salary As A Recent Graduate?" from 2021-11-04T13:00

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. 

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Season 4 - Career FAQ - Ep. 19: "Should I Go To Grad School?" from 2021-11-02T13:00

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. 

Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 18: "What's The Best Way To Land A Job?" from 2021-10-28T13:00

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...

Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 17: "How Do I Answer The 'Tell Me About Yourself' Interview Question?" from 2021-10-26T13:00

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 so...

Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 16: How Do I Respond To A Job Rejection?" from 2021-10-21T13:00

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 ...

Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 15: "How Can I Assess A Culture Fit With A Company?" from 2021-10-19T13:00

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...

Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 14: "If I Am Pre-Med, Why Do I Need To Choose a Major?" from 2021-10-14T13:00

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 ...

Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 13: "How Have Employer Expectations Changed Post-Pandemic?" from 2021-10-12T13:00

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 ...

Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 12: "How Do I Get A Job With No Experience?" from 2021-10-07T13:00

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 m...

Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 11: "Should I Include A Cover Letter?" from 2021-10-05T13:00

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. 

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Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 10: "Is It True Your Resume Can Only Be 1 Page?" from 2021-09-30T13:00

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

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Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 9: "How Do I Connect With Someone On LinkedIn?" from 2021-09-28T13:00

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 f...

Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 8: "How Do I Find Jobs On Campus?" from 2021-09-23T13:00

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! ...

Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 7: "Is A Bachelor's Degree In The Arts A Bad Idea?" from 2021-09-21T13:00

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 t...

Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 6: "How Do Out How Much A Job Actually Pays?" from 2021-09-16T13:00

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...

Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 5: "Are Career Assessments Helpful?" from 2021-09-14T13:00

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! 

Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 4: "What Factors Should I Consider Before Making A Career Choice?" from 2021-09-09T13:00

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 i...

Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 3: "What Are Some Career Supports For Individuals With Disabilities?" from 2021-09-07T13:00

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...

Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 2: "How Do I Change Majors?" from 2021-09-02T13:00

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 ac...

Season 4 - Career FAQ - Episode 1: "How Do I Choose A Major?" from 2021-08-31T13:00

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 imp...

Season 3 Major Choices & Career Decisions: Episode 8 - "How Do I Start A Career In Government?" from 2021-03-10T14:00

In this amazing episode Career Coaches Brad and April Calkovsky discuss working in government. April, as a certfied Federal Advisor has worked with hundreds of students over her career to guide ...

Season 3 Major Choices & Career Decisions: Episode 7 - "I Know I Want To Help Others. What Are My Options?" from 2021-03-03T14:00

In this great episode Career Coaches Logann and April discuss the helping professions. Many students come in knowing that they want to help people but then don't know what is the next step in th...

Season 3 Major Choices & Career Decisions: Episode 6 - "I Like Math And Science. Now What?" from 2021-02-24T14:00

In this episode Career Coaches Brad and Logann interview Cassie Briggs a professor of Biology and Career Coach for Science loving students. She talks about her own career journey and using a lov...

Season 3 Major Choices & Career Decisions: Episode 5 - "What Careers Can I Get With An Art Degree?' from 2021-02-17T13:50:13

In this great episode Career Coaches Brad and Logann interview Sandra Murchison who currently serves as the department head of the school of art and design at Eastern Michigan University. She ta...

Season 3 Major Choices & Career Decisions: Episode 4 - What Are The Careers Of The Future? from 2021-02-10T14:00

In this fantastic episode Career Coaches Barb and Brad sit down with Jenna Collins, Associate Director, Alumni Professional Development & Outreach at Syracuse University in New York. Jenna i...

Season 3 Major Choices & Career Decisions: Episode 3 - What Are Green Careers? from 2021-02-03T14:00

In this fantastic episode Career Coach Brad Minton goes solo and interviews Lisa Yee-Litzenberg. Lisa is the Founder and CEO of Green Career Advisor. Lisa discusses her path and passion for help...

Season 3 Major Choices & Career Decisions: Episode 2 - "I Know I Want To Major In Business. Now What?" from 2021-01-27T14:00

In this amazing episode Career Coaches Logann and Barb interview Dean of the College of Business Kenneth Lord. Dean Lord, discusses his own personal path with business to find himself now in the...

Season 3 Major Choices & Career Decisions: Episode 1 - Introduction from 2021-01-20T14:00

Junior Marketing undergraduate and UACDC student employee Caleb Burlingame introduces Season 3: of the Career Corner Podcast. Major Choices and Career Decisions. Caleb highlights some of the imp...

Season 2: From Class to Career Ready: Finding Your Fit - Episode 10 - How To Network As a Freshman or Sophomore Through Campus Life from 2020-11-04T13:00

In this episode Career Coaches Logann and Brad interview Graduate Assistant Shane Polich from Campus Life at EMU. Shane discusses the multitude of opportunities for students to get engaged with ...

Season 2: From Class to Career Ready: Finding Your Fit - Episode 9 - Informational Interviews: What Are They Anyway? from 2020-10-28T12:00

In this episode, Career Coaches April and Barb are back together speaking about informational interviews and that these can greatly accelerate your self awareness. Additionally, they highlight h...

Season 2: From Class To Career Ready: Finding Your Fit - Episode 8 - Taking Ownership of Your Degree from 2020-10-21T12:00

In this episode Career Coaches Brad and Barb team up to chat with Gregg Heinrichs, an academic advisor in the UACDC. Gregg talks about how students can customize their learning including an ISP ...

Season 2: From Class to Career Ready: Finding Your Fit - Episode 7 - Handshake: A Powerful Tool For Your Career Development from 2020-10-14T12:00

In this episode Career Coaches Logann and April discuss the many amazing functions of the career management platform at EMU called Handshake. They take listeners through several tangible steps t...

Season 2: From Class to Career Ready: Finding Your Fit - Episode 6 - Experiential Learning: Internships, Co-Ops, and Volunteer Work and How to Find Them from 2020-10-07T12:00

In this episode Career Coaches Barb and Logann discuss how important experiential learning (learning through experience) is to the career development process. They discuss how students can benef...

Season 2: From Class to Career Ready: Finding Your Fit - Episode 5 - Uncovering Your Strengths And How They Impact Career Development from 2020-09-30T12:00

In this episode Career Coaches Barb and April discuss the value of knowing and understanding your strengths. Discovering your strengths through the StrengthsQuest Assessment can greatly enhance ...

Season 2: From Class To Career Ready: Finding Your Fit - Episode 4 - Getting The Skills That Employers Want from 2020-09-23T12:00

In this episode, Career Coaches Brad and Logann are back talking about "transferrable skills" and in particular which skills students need to have to make it in today's competitive job market! T...

Season 2: From Class to Career Ready: Finding Your Fit - Episode 3 - What's Your Personality Type? from 2020-09-16T12:00

Career Coaches Brad Minton and April Calkovsky guide listeners through understanding how knowing their personality type can greatly impact their career development. They break down using the MBT...

Season 2: From Class To Career Ready: Finding Your Fit - Episode 2 - Meeting with a Career Coach from 2020-09-09T12:00

In this episode, Career Coaches Logann and Barb, discuss what career coaching at EMU is and how it can benefit students. They highlight what you can expect from your meeting with a career coach ...

Season 2: From Class to Career Ready: Finding Your Fit - Episode 1 - Intro to Season 2 from 2020-09-02T12:00

Career Coaches Brad Minton and Logann Dolan are back! However, this semester they have help! In this epsiode they provide an overview up the upcoming season which will be hosted by all four Care...

Season 1: From Class To Career Ready Through COVID-19: Episode 7 - Best Practices for Virtual Interviewing from 2020-06-10T12:00

In the final episode of this series, Brad and Logann interview John Carlson, a Senior Corporate Relations Manager at EMU. John helps students understand the psychology of interviewing and best p...

Season 1: From Class to Career Ready Through COVID-19: Episode 6 - Personal Branding and Networking Best Practices from 2020-06-03T12:00

In this episode, Brad and Logann build on the previous discussions of the nature of recruiting and job search and explore the best practices around personal branding and networking. Logann provi...

Season 1: From Class to Career Ready Through COVID-19: BONUS Episode - Prioritizing Your Mental Health and Well-being from 2020-05-29T12:00

In this episode, Brad and Logann take a brief pause from our series addressing academic and career issues and concerns for students and address an important X-factor. The  mental health of ...

Season 1: From Class to Career Ready Through COVID-19: Episode 5 - Effective Job Search Strategies from 2020-05-27T12:00

In this episode, Brad and Logann utilize the experience of Career Coach and MichCDA President April Calkovsky to discuss job search best practices during this pandemic. Contrary to popular belie...

Season 1: From Class to Career Ready Through COVID-19: Episode 4 - How Recruitment Has Changed and What Students Can Do from 2020-05-20T12:00

In this episode Brad and Logann interview Cara Newby, a recruiter for Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants. She discussed how the hiring landscape has changed in her industry, which is ...

Season 1: From Class to Career Ready Through COVID-19: Episode 3 - Best Practices for New Students from 2020-05-13T12:00

In this episode Logann and Brad interview Art Michalski, an Academic Advisor in the UACDC to discuss the best practices of new students at EMU in the midst of a constantly evolving landscape for...

Season 1: From Class to Career Ready Through COVID-19: Episode 2 - The Transition to Remote Learning from 2020-05-06T12:54:15

In this episode Brad Minton and Logann Dolan interview Kaelyn Rice an academic advisor in the Univeristy Advising and Career Development Center on the major challenges students have been facing ...

Season 1: From Class to Career Ready Through COVID-19: Episode 1 - Introduction from 2020-04-29T12:05:30

In this debut episode Career Coaches Brad and Logann introduce the new Career Corner Podcast. 

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