Podcasts by USU Career Studio

USU Tooele - with Mike Booth from 2023-12-13T10:00

In this episode Marissa chats with admissions specialist Mike Booth to learn more about USU Tooele!

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USU Heber City - with Olivia Lee from 2023-12-12T10:00

In this episode Marissa chats with admissions specialist Olivia Lee about USU Heber City.

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USU Park City - with Olivia Lee from 2023-12-11T10:00

In this episode Marissa chats with admissions specialist Olivia Lee about USU Park City.

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USU Nephi - with Maren Kaldor from 2023-12-10T10:00

In this episode Marissa chats with admissions specialist Maren Kaldor about USU Nephi.

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USU Uintah Basin - with Kim Rasmussen from 2023-12-09T10:00

In this episode Marissa chats with admissions specialist Kim Rasmussen about USU Uintah Basin.

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USU Salt Lake - With Olivia Lee from 2023-12-08T20:42:13

Marissa and Olivia Lee kick off our 30 Days of Statewide series by diving into USU Salt Lake!

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USU Brigham - with Lauri Merrill from 2023-12-08T10:00

In this episode Marissa chats with admissions specialist Lauri Merrill about Brigham City and gives specialist insight into stackable programs.

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USU Moab - with Shanda Thompson from 2023-12-07T10:00

In this episode Marissa chats with admissions specialist Shanda Thompson about USU Moab.

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USU Kanab - with Hailey Rogers from 2023-12-06T10:00

In this episode Marissa chats with admissions specialist Hailey Rogers about USU Tremonton.

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USU Tremonton - with Lauri Merrill from 2023-12-05T22:00

In this episode Marissa chats with Lauri Merrill in a conversation about USU Tremonton.

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USU Online - with Dan Allred from 2023-12-04T10:00

In this episode Marissa joins Dan Allred in a conversation about USU Online.

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USU Kaysville - with Kai Kaluhikaua from 2023-12-03T10:00

In this episode Marissa joins Kai Kaluhikaua in a conversation about USU Kaysville (and how it varies from extension)!

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USU Orem - with Olivia Lee from 2023-12-02T10:00

We are back with Olivia Lee to learn more about USU Orem!

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Are You Career Ready? from 2023-11-07T10:00

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.

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Three Career Resources to Check Out STAT! from 2023-10-17T09:00

In this Tuesday tip episode we introduce three great resources all students should be aware of!

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What is the Career Design Center? from 2023-10-03T09:00

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.

You Can Propose An Internship that Doesn't Exist Yet from 2023-09-29T09:00

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 ...

No Job Experience? Try a Micro-Internship! from 2023-09-12T09:00

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 c...

Internships = Higher Job Placement, But What Exactly Are They? from 2023-09-05T09:00

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 w...

How to (Quickly!) Personalize Your Handshake Profile from 2023-08-15T09:00

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!

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A Conversation with the Candy Man from 2023-08-11T09:00

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 th...

Student Employment 101 from 2023-08-01T09:00:18

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 stude...

Season 7 Kickoff - Where's Marissa Been? from 2023-07-31T09:00:37

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 podca...

Are You Prepared for the Real World? from 2023-04-25T09:00:43

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 ar...

Start Your New Job The Right Way from 2023-04-18T09:00:06

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 ex...

The Simplicity of Confidence from 2023-04-11T09:00:51

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 R...

Confidence is Key! from 2023-04-04T09:00:45

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 ar...

Time Is What You Make Of It from 2023-03-28T09:00:41

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 di...

Effective Time Management for a Balanced Life from 2023-03-21T09:00:41

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 you wi...

How to Build a Routine like a Pro from 2023-03-14T09:00:22

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 wil...

Creating a Happier Start to Your Day from 2023-03-07T10:00:48

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...

A Professional Perspective on Continuous Learning from 2023-02-28T10:00:26

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. You’ll learn what cont...

Benefits of Being of Continuous Learner from 2023-02-21T10:00:12

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. You’ll learn what cont...

Soft Skills That Professionals Favor from 2023-02-14T10:00:20

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. You’ll learn what soft...

What Soft Skills Do You Have? from 2023-02-07T10:00:43

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. You’ll learn what soft...

A Refreshing New Year from 2023-01-31T10:00:31

In this Career Tip Tuesday episode, we are focusing on jumping back into the swing of things! This new year is a fabulous time to reflect on the past and be mindful about how the past year of yo...

How Can You Articulate Your Experiences to Be Successful? from 2022-12-23T10:00:38

For the month of December, Marissa teams up with Cameron Vakilian and Danielle Rueger-Miroewski to dive into ways students can apply what they’ve learned in school to the real world. In this epi...

How Can You Challenge the Status Quo? from 2022-12-16T10:00:42

For the month of December, Marissa teams up with Cameron Vakilian and Danielle Rueger-Miroewski to dive into ways students can apply what they’ve learned in school to the real world. In this epi...

What to Expect in the Spring Semester from 2022-12-13T10:00:29

Thank for listening to another Career Tip Tuesday. This episode will be slightly different because we are announcing some new updates. All changes are temporary, so don’t worry! Click play to fi...

Ways You Can Intentionally Apply Skills You’ve Learned into the Real World from 2022-12-09T10:00:25

For the month of December, Marissa teams up with Cameron Vakilian and Danielle Rueger-Miroewski to dive into ways students can apply what they’ve learned in school to the real world.In this epis...

The Importance of a Work-Life Balance from 2022-12-06T10:00:04

In this Career Tip Tuesday episode, we are focusing on developing a work-life balance. This balance can be extremely difficult to achieve, especially if you’re not used to it. Learn how to make ...

Meet Cameron & Danielle - What is Experiential Learning? from 2022-12-02T10:00:36

For the month of December, Marissa teams up with Cameron Vakilian and Danielle Rueger-Miroewski to dive into ways students can apply what they’ve learned in school to the real world. In this epi...

A Guide to Company Culture from 2022-11-29T10:00:41

Click play to learn what to look for in a company's culture! This Career Tip Tuesday will guide you throw what a healthy company culture looks like. The culture of a company can help determine y...

Part 4: What Does the Work of Tomorrow Look like? from 2022-11-25T10:00:32

For the month of November, Marissa teams up with Dave Woolstenhulme & Carrie Mayne to dive into the future of work in Utah! In this episode, Dave and Carrie explore their awareness of studen...

Useful Tips for Choosing Between Job Offers from 2022-11-22T10:00:30

In this Career Tip Tuesday Episode we will help you feel more confident in deciding between two job offers. This can be a stressful process, but it’s a great problem to have and can make you a s...

Part 3: The Broader Value of Higher Education from 2022-11-18T10:00:46

For the month of November, Marissa teams up with Dave Woolstenhulme & Carrie Mayne to dive into the future of work in Utah! In this episode, we are focusing on how higher education is shapin...

The Best Way to Negotiate a Job Offer from 2022-11-15T10:00:30

In this Career Tip Tuesday episode, we are helping you feel confident in preparing for a job negotiation. Some might dread this part of the job process, but it’s the time to really show your con...

Part 2: Career Ready With Our Rapidly Changing World from 2022-11-11T10:00:28

For the month of November, Marissa teams up with Dave Woolstenhulme & Carrie Mayne to dive into the future of work in Utah! In this episode, the three of them dive into how the future of wor...

Preparing for Graduate School from 2022-11-08T10:00:01

During this week’s Career Tip Tuesday, we are exploring the beginning of the graduate school application process. This can be daunting and stressful if you don’t feel fully prepared. Give yourse...

The Future of Work in Utah Part 1: Meet Dave & Carrie from 2022-11-04T09:00:39

For the month of November, Marissa teams up with Dave Woolstenhulme & Carrie Mayne to dive into the future of work in Utah! In this episode, learn more about Utah Commissioner of Higher Educ...

Helpful Networking Tools from 2022-11-01T09:00:31

In this Career Tip Tuesday episode, we are diving into various tools you can use to maximize your networking. There are many ways to network since we have shifted to a more digital world. Linked...

Part 4: The Benefits of Using Data and Tech in the Workplace from 2022-10-28T09:00:16

For the month of October, Marissa teams up with Brad Hansen and Jesse Welsh to dive into the future of education, technology, work and where they all intersect! In this episode, Brad and Jesse e...

The Power of Networking from 2022-10-25T09:00:36

In this Career Tip Tuesday, we are diving into the benefits of networking with others. Networking is extremely vital in your professional life, so click play to learn why. In this episode, you’l...

Part 3: Establishing Professional Connections from 2022-10-21T09:00:29

For the month of October, Marissa teams up with Brad Hansen and Jesse Welsh to dive into the future of education, technology, work and where they all intersect! In this episode, we discuss the i...

How to Fully Prepare for an Interview from 2022-10-18T09:18:38

This Career Tip Tuesday episode is all about helping you feel prepared for an interview. Interviews can be stressful, so knowing how to prepare and what to say might lessen the nerves. Click pla...

Part 2: The New World of Work from 2022-10-14T09:00:46

For the month of October, Marissa teams up with Brad Hansen and Jesse Welsh to dive into the future of education, technology, work and where they all intersect! In this episode, we dive into how...

The Job Hunt Begins! from 2022-10-11T09:20:51

Job hunting can be stressful, so this Career Tip Tuesday episode is all about making finding a job easier. This episode may help you find the right mindset, so you can be confident when going th...

The Future of Education, Technology, and Work Part 1: Meet Brad Hansen & Jesse Welsh from 2022-10-10T14:27:49

For the month of October, Marissa teams up with Brad Hansen and Jesse Welsh to dive into the future of education, technology, work and where all there intersect! In this episode, learn more abou...

How to Write an Effective Cover Letter from 2022-10-04T09:00:40

Cover letters can be intimidating, so we’ve made this episode to make writing one a lot easier. This episode will dive into exactly how to write a simple cover letter. Click play to learn someth...

How to Make a Great Resume from 2022-09-27T09:00:19

Resumes are the main purpose of helping you land an interview, so it’s extremely important to know how to write an effective one. This Career Tip Tuesday episode will explain tips and tricks to ...

Part 4: Honest College Reviews from 2022-09-23T09:00:55

In our final episode for the month of September, David Vernon and Jennifer McGaughey share their thoughts on how students can prepare for career success post graduation, give honest "Yelp" revie...

Take Control of Your Interests from 2022-09-20T09:00:12

Welcome to another Career Tip Tuesday episode! Our Co-Host, Atlas, will dive into how you can develop something new out of an idea you’ve had for a while through prototyping. Prototyping can hel...

Part 3: What Does Tuition Actually Pay For? from 2022-09-16T09:00:25

Most students know they are paying for course tuition when they attend a college or university, but there are many other services and expenses their tuition bill covers that they might not think...

The Reality of Picking a Major from 2022-09-13T09:35:13

Welcome to Season 5! Our Co-Host, Atlas, will dive into reframing dysfunctional beliefs about choosing a major. Picking a major can be daunting and stressful, but it’s not supposed to be. Be ope...

Part 2: Breaking Down the Cost of College and How to Afford It from 2022-09-09T09:00:16

We continue the conversation around "The Value of Higher Education in Building Your Career" in today's episode with David Vernon, the Associate Vice President of the Listen

The Impact of Intentional Career Choices from 2022-09-06T09:26:37

Thank you for joining us for Season 5! This Career Tip Tuesday is all about helping you become aware of what to look for in your future career. You can also learn how we’re switching things up t...

The Value of Higher Education in Building Your Career Part 1: Meet David Vernon & Jennifer McGaughey from 2022-09-02T09:00:22

For the month of September we are tackling the topic of "The Value of Higher Education in Building Your Career. In this episode we meet our guests David Vernon, the Associate Vice President of t...

Owning Your Finances from 2022-06-10T09:00:36

Our host, Marissa, has a summer surprise for you: a bonus Friday Face to Face episode! Join Marissa as she chats with Financial Advisor of 20 years, Tyler Anderson, about the value of higher edu...

Quick Tips for Professional Growth from 2022-05-31T10:00:14

Thank you for another fabulous semester filled with awesome episodes! Our Host, Atlas, shares some great tips and tricks to get you started for a summer filled with growth. Lear...

The Benefits of Taking One Business Class from 2022-04-26T09:00

Thank you for joining us on another Career Tip Tuesday episode. Our host, Atlas, will be going over why everyone should at least take one class during their college experience. Depending on the ...

What Is Effective Leadership? from 2022-04-19T09:00

Thank you for listening in on another Career Tip Tuesday! This episode is all about what makes a leader an effective one. Learn what to look out for when starting a new job with a new boss. Also...

Reality of the Film Industry from 2022-04-15T09:00

Our host, Marissa, chats with our weekly guest, Ricky Flores, to learn about his journey to landing a job as a marketing manager. Ricky dives into how here got to where he is today, and shares s...

Design Your Life the Way You Want To from 2022-04-12T09:00

Welcome to another Career Tip Tuesday with our Co-Host, Atlas! This episode is all about an amazing book called Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans. Learn how to start designing...

What Skills Do You Need for Sales? from 2022-04-08T09:00

Welcome to another Friday Face to Face episode with Marissa and our guest speaker, Wes Young. Marissa & Wes dive into the world of sales and the important skills that evolve around it. Learn...

Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Major in Business from 2022-04-05T09:00

Thank you for joining us for a new focus this month! This month is all about the school of business. Our Career Tip Tuesday host, Atlas, is here to tell you the top reasons about why you should ...

Broaden Your Work Skills from 2022-04-01T09:00

Here we go with another Friday Face to Face with our host, Marissa, and guest speaker, Spencer Vance. In this episode, they'll explore the depths of working in the Human Resources department. Le...

Relationships in the Workplace from 2022-03-29T09:00

It's important to create strong and healthy relationships in the workplace. This Career Tip Tuesday covers tips and tricks on how to create powerful relationships that motivates you to continue ...

Its Never Too Late to Start from 2022-03-25T09:00

Listen in on Marissa and our guest, Emily Perry, as they dive into the depths of yoga. Learn all the benefits of yoga and meditation by listening to your body and becoming aware of what is going...

Volunteering Is Vital For Professional Development from 2022-03-22T09:00

This week’s Career Tip Tuesday is all about volunteering! Volunteering can benefit you personally and professionally. You can learn new skills to prepare for your career and it can reduce stress...

It's Common Not To Know What To Do! from 2022-03-18T09:00

Our guest speaker, Clark, and host, Marissa, dive into the experience of over ten years of higher education. Clark explains his perspective and biases toward education and how college students f...

How to Improve Communication Skills and Gain Expert Knowledge from 2022-03-15T09:00

Welcome to another Career Tip Tuesday! This episode is all about expanding your horizons. Going to various events can help you improve your networking skills and you can learn something new. Eve...

The Importance of Different Perspectives from 2022-03-11T10:00

Join us for a new Friday Face-to-Face episode with our host, Marissa, and guest speaker, Chris Whitaker. Chris is a principal and has been in education her entire life. She'll share the ups and ...

Valuable Networking Skills from 2022-03-08T10:00

If you’d like to improve your networking skills then this Career Tip Tuesday is for you! We’ll go over a few career skills and how you can improve them. These types of skills are important becau...

Connecting Family With Your Career from 2022-03-04T10:00

Marissa and our guest speaker, David Schramm dive into how important your family is in your career and what you can do to maintain both. You can also learn more about being involved in research ...

Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Major in Education & Human Services from 2022-03-01T10:00

Thank you for joining us for season 4! We are thrilled to have you and can’t wait for you to learn something new every week. To kick off this new season’s Career Tuesday Tips series one of our h...

What's Your Passion Plan? from 2022-02-25T11:00

Join Marissa, and our guest speaker, Stacia Dudley, to hear about all the elements of being an Analytical Chemist. Listen to what it takes to become one, and all the up and downs that comes with...

How to Gain New Skills & Earn Money from 2022-02-22T10:00

Welcome to another episode of Career Tip Tuesday with one of your hosts, Atlas! We’ll be going over one method to build your skills for your career. These micro-internships are short-term progra...

How Is Automation Creating More Jobs? from 2022-02-18T10:00

Join Marissa and our guest speaker of the week, Chase Jensen, to talk about working in the analytics world. Hear about how automation requires innovation, and learn why there will always be more...

Why Should I Join a Science Club in College? from 2022-02-15T10:00

This week’s Career Tip Tuesday is all about science clubs and organizations! If you’re interested in joining a group to network, grow your skills, and have fun, then this episode is just for you...

Career Opportunities with Bumblebees from 2022-02-11T10:00

This week, Marissa met with Anna Figgins to hear all about her journey as a Biology major at Utah State University. Anna flies us through her journey of working in the lab with bumblebees, and s...

Handshake Can Help You Launch Your Career! from 2022-02-08T10:00

Learn something new by listening to this two minute episode!

We’ll be going over a website called Handshake. It’s an awesome resource for anyone in college looking for jobs, internships, ...

What Does It Take To Become a Patent Attorney? from 2022-02-04T10:00

We’re starting off season four with Marissa and our guest, Paul Johnson, who is a USU alum and Patent Attorney. Join their discussion on what it’s like being a Patent Attorney and Paul’s journey...

Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Major in Science from 2022-02-01T10:00

Welcome back & thank you for joining us for season four! This season will be filled with everything you need to know about the science department.

To kick off this season’s Career Tue...

Get To Know Our Team! from 2022-01-31T10:00

Welcome back & thank you for joining us for Season 4! If you're interested in getting to know us, then this episode is for you. 

If you have any questions you can reach out to us...

Welcome Trailer! from 2022-01-31T10:00

Welcome to the USU Career Studio! We're here to help you make intentional career choices to design the career you desire. If you're in college or looking for a fresh start to your career, then y...

Tuesday Tips - College of Humanities & Social Sciences (Salary Negotiation) from 2021-12-21T10:00

On this week's Tuesday Tip episode, Olivia closes out the discussion on the College of Humanities & Social Sciences by covering several salary negotiation tools and resources. Give the episo...

Friday Face-to-Face with Christine Conrado: Psychology/Social Work from 2021-12-17T10:00

This week, Marissa met with Christine Conrado, USU alum, current graduate student, and Social Worker. Join them as they discuss her diverse career path, a day in the life of Christine, and her t...

Tuesday Tips - College of Humanities & Social Sciences (Job Seeker Resources) from 2021-12-14T10:00

On this week's Tuesday Tip episode, Olivia continues the resource discussion for the College of Humanities & Social Sciences. This week, she highlights a few job seeker resources, specifical...

Friday Face to Face with Shashank Chauhan - Political Science & Government from 2021-12-10T10:00

This week, Marissa met with Shashank Chauhan, USU alum and Project Manager at the SEED Foundation. Join them as they discuss Shashank's undergrad experiences and how current events affected them...

Tuesday Tips - College of Humanities & Social Sciences (Internships) from 2021-12-07T10:00

On this week's Tuesday Tip episode, Olivia starts her dive into the College of Humanities & Social Sciences. To begin, she discusses the importance of internships, as well as how to find and...

Friday Face to Face with Chris Glaittli - Journalism, PR, and Political Science from 2021-12-03T10:00

This week, Marissa met with Chris Glaittli, passionate USU alum and Executive Assistant to the Chief Marketing Officer at Pluralsight. Join them as they discuss Chris's educational pathway, tran...

Tuesday Tips - College of Engineering (Interview Prep) from 2021-11-30T15:35:39

On this week's Tuesday Tip episode, Olivia wraps up her the College of Engineering focus with interview prep resources. She covers three: an interview handout, the StandOut practice program, and...

Friday Face-to-Face with Nadia Kouraytem: Mechanical Engineering from 2021-11-26T10:00

This week, Marissa is joined by Nadia Kouraytem, a USU professor in the College of Engineering. This episode is jampacked. Marissa and Nadia cover Nadia's unique career path, her current researc...

Bonus Friday Face-to-Face with Sixto Cabrera: Electrical Engineering from 2021-11-24T10:00

This week, Marissa met with Sixto Cabrera, USU alum and Senior Electrical Engineer at Vivint. Join them as they discuss Sixto's unique educational timeline, a day in the life of an electrical en...

Tuesday Tips - College of Engineering (Student Clubs & Organizations) from 2021-11-23T10:00

On this week's Tuesday Tip episode, Olivia continues her dive into helpful information for students in the College of Engineering. Specifically, she covers the student clubs and organizations an...

Friday Face-to-Face with Sarah Guzman - Environmental Engineering from 2021-11-19T10:00

On this week's Friday Face-to-Face episode, Marissa is joined by Sarah Guzman. Sarah is an Environmental Engineer and USU alum. Together, they run through where Sarah's interest in environmental...

Tuesday Tips - College of Engineering (Resume & Grad School Prep Resources) from 2021-11-16T10:00

On this week's Tuesday Tips episode, Olivia continues her dive into helpful information for students in the College of Engineering. Specifically, she discusses resources available for developing...

Friday Face to Face with Alice Pack - Biological/Biosystems Engineering from 2021-11-12T10:00

This week, Marissa met with Alice Pack, USU alum and solutions engineer at Lucid. In their discussion, they touch on what it was like to graduate in spring of 2020 amidst the beginnings of the p...

Tuesday Tips - College of Engineering (Launch Your Engineering Career) from 2021-11-09T15:11:24

On this week's Tuesday Tips episode, Olivia starts her look into the College of Engineering. Specifically, she covers a helpful USU resource: the Launch Your Engineering Career guide. Give the e...

Friday Face To Face with Mitch Bott: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from 2021-11-05T09:00

Join Marissa in her discussion with Mitch Bott, USU alum and Director at Northrop Grumman, an aerospace and defense technology company. Together, they cover the ins and outs of working as an eng...

Tuesday Tips - College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences from 2021-11-02T22:44:35

To kick off this season's Tuesday Tips series, Olivia highlights the many, many clubs housed under the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. Give the episode a quick listen, and check out...

Friday Face To Face with Ryan Larsen - Agribusiness from 2021-10-29T09:00

This week, Marissa met Ryan Larsen, a USU professor and Extension Economist. Join their discussion on what it means to be an extension economist, what being an agriculture professor looks like (...

Friday Face to Face with Josh Krason - Aviation and Technical Education from 2021-10-22T09:00

This week, Marissa met Josh Krason, USU alum and Pilot at Delta Airlines.  Join them in discussing topics, such as a typical day as a pilot, common challenges in the career, vital technical...

Friday Face To Face with Kortni Gardner - Agricultural Communications & Journalism from 2021-10-15T09:00

Join Marissa as she discusses Agricultural Communication and Journalism with Kortni Gardner, a Utah 4-H Agriculture and Animal Science Assistant at USU Extension. Kortni and Marissa cover many t...

Friday Face to Face with Ryan Bentley - Landscape Architecture from 2021-10-08T14:38:29

On this week's episode, landscape architect and project manager, Ryan Bentley, joins Marissa to continue the discussion on the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. Take a listen to disco...

Friday Face-to-Face with Heather Lieber - Dietetics, Health, and Wellness from 2021-10-01T09:00

Marissa starts her dive into the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS) with Heather Lieber, a Registered Dietician at Harmons Grocery. This episode is jam-packed with useful informa...

Friday Face to Face with Darrin Brooks - Interior Architecture and Design from 2021-09-24T09:00

To wrap up the deep dive into the Caine College of the Arts, Marissa discusses the ins and outs of interior architecture and design with USU alumni and professor of 20 years, Darrin Brooks. Toge...

Friday Face-to-Face with Morgan Curtis - Graphic Design from 2021-09-17T09:00

Continuing the dive into the Caine College of the Arts, Marissa chats with Morgan Curtis, a graphic designer for HydroJug. Throughout the episode, Morgan and Marissa discuss the various types of...

Friday Face-to-Face with Mary Whyte - Using Music as a Tool from 2021-09-10T09:00

As Marissa continues to explore the Caine College of the Arts for the month of September, she chats with Mary Whyte, USU grad and Founder & Clinical Director of her private practice, Pure Pr...

Friday Face-to-Face with TJ Davis - A Career Based in Creativity from 2021-09-03T13:58:34

For our first Friday Face-to-Face of season 3, we chat with TJ Davis - perhaps better known as the no-good Juanito Bandito. Together, we cover everything from entering the creative field and gai...

Season 3 Introductions & Updates from 2021-08-31T09:00

Welcome back, Aggies! Marissa Armitstead and Riley Crezee, the new Tuesday Tips host, are eager to kick off season 3 of the USU Career Studio Podcast! This season is going to be full of great co...

That's a Wrap! from 2021-05-31T09:00

As we wrap up season 2 of the USU Career Studio podcast we want to say a huge thank you to all of the amazing folks who bring this project to life! Listen for details about season 3 coming soon!...

Reflect on the Fun - John Foulger from 2021-05-28T09:00

Our very own John Foulger shares his parting advice and some of his favorite Aggie memories with us in the final Friday face-to-face interview for season two!

The Benefits of Reflection - with John Foulger from 2021-05-25T09:00

How can our career and professional development benefit from self reflecting? Join John as he discusses the benefits of reflection.

Is This a Bucket List Item? - with Regan Eggli from 2021-05-21T09:00

Regan earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Masters in Human Resources and a Masters in Business Administration all from USU. Regan has experience in career advising, staffing developm...

Reflective Learning - with John Foulgers from 2021-05-18T09:00

How can we learn and change for the better from reflecting on past experiences? In this episode, John explains how we can analyze and learn from past experiences and apply our learnings to futur...

Plans Change (And That's Okay!) - with Olivia Stephan from 2021-05-14T09:00

Olivia is currently wrapping up her USU bachelor's degree in Family life Studies and currently works as a Child Life Assistant for Children’s Hospital in Colorado. Olivia has several years of te...

Strategies For Reflection - with John Foulger from 2021-05-11T09:00

Reflection sounds important, but how can you get started and make it meaningful? John has a few ideas in today's Tuesday tip!

Let Go of Who You Were to Become Who You Want to Be - with Nathan Tinsley from 2021-05-07T09:00

Nathan earned his bachelor's degree from USU in Global Communication and is wrapping up his master's degree, also from USU, in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences. He currently works ...

What is Reflection? - with John Foulger from 2021-05-04T09:00

What is reflection and how can it help you build your career? Join John as he shares what reflection is and why it matters in your career development!

Never Too Late - with Kristy Ashby from 2021-04-30T09:00

Kristy is a Salt Lake Community College graduate who now works as an occupational therapy assistant for the Alpine School District. Her previous experience includes working for St. Marks Hospita...

How to Apply Lessons Learned From Past Failures - with John Foulger from 2021-04-27T09:00

In today's episode John shares some ways we can apply what we've learned from past mistakes and failures to better our future outcomes!

Use Failure to Fuel Your Professional Progress- with Craig Johnson from 2021-04-23T09:00

Craig is the President of Utah Lean Six Sigma Training Center and the Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement at All Metals Fabrication. He has over 20 years of experience in the manufact...

Failure Has No Bearing on Your Self Worth - with John Foulger from 2021-04-20T09:00

In today's Tuesday Tip, John teaches that failure doesn't affect your self worth and shares some reframes we can use if we incorrectly start to merge the two concepts!

Let History Inform Future Decision Making - with Mike Walker from 2021-04-16T09:00

As the first Dean of Students for College of Eastern Idaho (CEI), Mike established a variety of new and restructured student services, setting the agenda for the Student Affairs division over th...

Statistics and Examples of "Failures" - with John Foulger from 2021-04-13T09:00

In today's episode john addresses statistics around one question you might be pondering right now - is it okay to change my major? He also shares some examples of how failure can help us as we g...

Community Over Competition - with Kadee Nielsen from 2021-04-09T09:00

Kadee’s flower journey started in small-town Arizona where she used to dream of creating beautiful arrangements for beautiful brides! She went on to pursue her bachelor’s degree in agriculture s...

The "F" Word - with John Foulger from 2021-04-06T09:00

Everyone dreads the "F" word when it comes to careers - failure. What is failure? What role does it play in our career journeys?

Join John as he talks about failure in the context of our ...

Making Money as a Musician - with Miles Fulwider from 2021-04-02T09:00

Miles is a musical jack-of-all-trades- kind of guy. He is a producer, engineer and educator. He holds a Master’s Degree in Music specializing in Music Technology from the Steinhardt School at Ne...

Applying Life Long Learning - with John Foulger from 2021-03-30T09:00

How do we actually apply life long learning principles into real life? Join John as he shares some ideas!

Life Long Learning Together - Susan & Lynn Thackeray from 2021-03-26T09:00

Susan is an Assistant Professor of Technology Management at Utah Valley University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Digital Media from UVU, Master of Education in Instructional Technology fr...

The Science of Learning -with John Foulger from 2021-03-23T09:00

How do our brains actually work when it comes to learning? In this episode, John gives us a simplified look at short and long term learning.

Get Unstuck and Unlock Your Potential- with Lauren Jolda from 2021-03-19T09:00

LinkedIn Profile Expert Lauren Jolda is an aspiring leader who connects people to ideas so they unlock potential and achieve the impossible. This is the leadership compass that guides her in her...

Examples of Life Long Learning - with John Foulger from 2021-03-16T09:00

In this episode, John looks at some examples of life long learning from real people.

A Philosopher's Thoughts on Life Long Learning - with John Armstrong from 2021-03-12T10:00

Dr. John Armstrong is Southern Virginia University’s Willis J. Smith Professor of Philosophy—an honor that acknowledges a senior professor for outstanding scholarship, teaching, and citizenship....

Growth Mindset - with John Foulger from 2021-03-09T10:00

Having a growth mindset is important as you grow, learn and encounter obstacles in your career. Join John as he explains this topic. To learn more about this concept, Listen

Pivoting Throughout Your Career to Find Happiness - with Kent King from 2021-03-05T10:00

Captain Kent King started his career with an interest in Hotel administration which led to a 12 year career in the hospitality business. Eventually he wanted to own his own business and started ...

What is Life Long Learning? -with John Foulger from 2021-03-02T10:00

You've probably been told you should develop the habit of 'Life Long Learning" whether you are pursing a formal education or not, but what excatly does that mean? Join John as he starts the conv...

Building Confidence as a Woman in a Male Dominated Field-with Miranda Newsome from 2021-02-26T10:00

Miranda is a mechanical engineer for Northrop Grumman and is currently pursuing her Masters of Engineering Management through Penn State University. Prior to Northrop Grumman, she was a mechanic...

Confidence Creates Options - with John Foulger from 2021-02-23T10:00

Are successful people confident or are confident people successful? John discusses how confidence built from past experiences helps prepare you for future options.

How I Built My Company and Career Confidence - with Briar Dougherty from 2021-02-19T10:00

Briar is the Founder & CEO of Career Organic, a professional development company focused on one-on-one coaching, candidate branding and bios, and group coaching for professionals across mult...

Confidence vs Ego -with John Foulger from 2021-02-16T10:00

Have you ever wondered where to draw the line between being overly confident and being just plain egotistical? John helps clarify the differences between the two in today's episode!

Grant Yourself Grace As You Grow-with Isela Phelps from 2021-02-12T10:00

Isela was a first generation student who earned both her Bachelor of Business and Masters of Management Information Systems from Utah State University. She has been with USU since 2010 where she...

Developing Career Confidence Strategies - with John Foulger from 2021-02-09T10:00

What are some ways you can start developing your confidence? Join John as he dives into this question!

Imposter Syndrome, Role Models, & Working Women - with Susan Madsen from 2021-02-05T10:00

Susan is the inaugural Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership in the Jon M. huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. She’s been heavily involved in women leaders rese...

What is Career Confidence? -with John Foulger from 2021-02-02T10:00

We all should be confident- but what exactly is confidence? In this episode, John defines confidence and why it's important to develop throughout your career.

Don't Wait For The "Perfect" Career Plan - with Mitch Colver from 2021-01-29T10:00

Dr. Mitchell Colver began working in higher education in 2007, where his early experiences with students taught him to focus on the value of human diversity and human potential. As a thought lea...

What are Your Strengths? - with John Foulger from 2021-01-26T10:00

Knowing your strengths helps us better identify what our career non-negotiables are. John shares ways we can identify our strengths to provide us with key personal insights of what we need in fu...

Establishing My Non-Negotiables Over Time - with Andrea DeHaan from 2021-01-22T10:00

Andrea worked as an educator for over 10 years before moving to Utah where she transitioned to non-profit outreach and development. She worked for several arts organizations including the Nora E...

Evaluating Your Career Path - with John Foulger from 2021-01-19T10:00

Where have you been? Where are you now? Where do you want to be? Join John as he discusses how we can evaluate our past and present lives to help us make more informed decisions about our future...

Family; First and Foremost - with Leslie Bolton from 2021-01-15T10:00

Leslie has been with the University of Utah for over 25 years and currently works as an Employment Engagement Specialist where she serves as the liaison between employer opportunities and eager ...

Finding Your Non-Negotiables with Focus2 - with John Foulger from 2021-01-12T10:00

Career non-negotiables seem important, but how do you decide on what your personal set of values and priorities are? In this episode, John shares some ideas to get you started!

Your Career Game Plan Will Change Over Time - with Brian Clapp from 2021-01-08T10:00

Brian has worked in broadcast and digital media for over 20 years as a writer, editor, producer, news director, podcaster, manger and content marketer and strategist. He worked in broadcast medi...

What Are Career Non-Negotiables? - with John Foulger from 2021-01-05T10:00

How flexible should you be in your first job offer? What areas of your life should you be flexible about? Join John as he discusses career non-negotiables!

What Matters Most - Dannon Loveland from 2021-01-01T10:00

Dannon graduated from USU with bachelor’s degrees in journalism and communication with an emphasis in public relations and business.  He gained experience in operations, planning, social me...

Meet the Team Mini Series - with Lindsey Smith from 2020-12-30T10:00

Who's behind the magic at the USU Career Studio? Enter: Meet the Team Mini Series! Sound Magician, Lindsey Smith joins the show today and shares where she gained her awesome audio editing skills...

Volunteering: Changing You for the Better - with John Foulger from 2020-12-29T10:00

What kind of an impact can volunteering truly have on your career and life? tune in to today's episode to find out!

Local Volunteering Sparks Career Path - with Amria Farnsworth from 2020-12-25T10:00

Amria has always been involved in the food world ever since she was a teenager working at a Farmer's Market Booth selling noodles and dumplings. This experience opened her eyes to some major foo...

Meet the Team Mini Series - with Megan Black from 2020-12-23T10:00

Who's behind the magic at the USU Career Studio? Enter: Meet the Team Mini Series! Social Media Expert, Megan Black joins the show today and shares her plans as she nears graduation!

Leveraging Volunteer Opportunities - with John Foulger from 2020-12-22T10:00

Do volunteer opportunities "count" when it comes to experience you can list on a resume or to expand your network? Join John as he explains how you can leverage your volunteer opportunities to b...

Finding Volunteer Opportunities - with John Foulger from 2020-12-18T23:05:26

Where can you look for volunteer opportunities? John shares insights about where different majored-students can look for opportunities! 

Build Lasting Friendships through Service - with Donna Crow from 2020-12-18T10:00

Donna Crow has served as the Executive Director of Career Services and Student Affairs Assessment at Utah State University for coming up on 10 years. 2020 is Donna’s last year with USU as she is...

Meet the Team Mini Series-with Marissa Armitstead from 2020-12-16T10:00

Who's behind the magic at the USU Career Studio? Enter: Meet the Team Mini Series! Meet Career Coach Marissa Armitstead and learn how the USU Career Studio Podcast got started!

Turn Outward to Find Meaning and Purpose - with Bryce Williams from 2020-12-11T10:00

Bryce earned his bachelor's degree in social work and masters of education specializing in educational leadership and policy both from the University of Utah. He currently works for the Universi...

Meet the Team Mini Series - with John Foulger from 2020-12-09T10:00

Who's behind the magic at the USU Career Studio? Enter: Meet the Team Mini Series! The infamous John Foulger joins our show as a guest reflecting on his role in the podcast and where he's headed...

Why Volunteer? - with John Foulger from 2020-12-08T10:00

What are some of the benefits of volunteering? Find out in today's episode!

Career Path Completely Derailed (in a Good Way!) - with Keeley Bierwolf from 2020-12-04T10:00

Keeley earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Weber State University in 2011. Keeley currently works as a Program Coordinator for Volunteers of America Utah’s Amplified Mentoring Progra...

Meet the Team Mini Series - with Kate Orton from 2020-12-02T10:00

Who's behind the magic at the USU Career Studio? Enter: Meet the Team Mini Series! In today's episode we chat with USU Career Student Worker Kate Orton about how she got involved with the USU Ca...

What is Volunteering? from 2020-12-01T10:00

What counts as volunteering? How can in benefit your career?

Join John Foulger as he kicks off December talking about volunteering and the impact it can have on your career!

The Benefit of Internships - with Carmen Gold-Johnson from 2020-11-27T10:00

Carmen currently works as an Assistant Director of Employer Engagement & Internship Development for the Career and Professional Development Center at the University of Utah. She earned her B...

The Difference an Internship Can Make from 2020-11-24T10:00

Do internships really make a difference in landing your first job right out of college?

Join John as he goes over recent data presented by NACE, the National Association of Colleges and E...

Challenge Yourself Professionally Through Internships- with Vlada Yaremenko from 2020-11-20T10:00

Vlada is a Business Development Analyst for the Economic Development Corporation of Utah. Previous to that position, she Co-chaired the Host Youth Planning Sub-committee for the 68th United Nati...

Preparing Your Internship Applications from 2020-11-17T10:00

Have you found a great internship opportunity and want to make sure you put your best foot (and resume) forward? 

In this episode, John gives advice for how to stand out as an applic...

Cast Your Internship Net Wide - with Logan Smith from 2020-11-13T10:00

Logan works for Verizon Media as a Manager on the Global Public Policy team, where he focuses on the business’s government relations in key markets such as India, Brazil, Australia, Singapore an...

Different Types of Internships & Out of the Classroom Experiences from 2020-11-10T10:00

Ready to break down some options for getting real world experience outside of the classroom?

Join us as John explains different types of internships (and "not-internships") and the benefi...

Network Your Way to Your Next Internship - with Kirsi Jarvis from 2020-11-06T10:00

Kirsi works as a Careers Manager for One Refugee, a Utah nonprofit established in 2014 that focuses on helping students from a refugee background excel in their educational pursuits and succeed ...

What is an Internship? from 2020-11-03T10:00

Internship. A buzzword thrown at many juniors and seniors as they inch closer to college graduation. But what exactly is an internship and why does it matter?

Explore the concept of inter...

Stay Resilient While Building Your Career - with Jorge Espinoza De Leon from 2020-10-30T08:00

Jorge earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering and master's degree in Structural engineering, both from Utah State University. While in school he landed two engineering internships with...

How to Become A Good Mentor from 2020-10-27T08:00

There are so many reasons we seek out good mentors. But how might you mentor others in your sphere of influence?

In today's episode, John touches on a few key attributes of good mentoring...

Find Mentors During Your College Experience - with Madeline Rencher from 2020-10-23T08:00

Madeline earned three bachelor’s degrees from the University of Utah in Psychology, Health, Society and Policy and International studies. She went on to earn her master's degree from Royal Hollo...

Who Can Be Your Mentor? from 2020-10-20T08:00

Don't limit your choosing of mentors only to those in your specific career field of interest.

In today's episode, John reminds us that mentoring can be formal or informal and can come fro...

Mentors for Every Stage of Life - with Shawn Vanderziel from 2020-10-16T08:00

Shawn earned his bachelor's degree in multidisciplinary studies with an emphasis in employment relations from Michigan State University. He was really involved in extracurriculars while in schoo...

How to Build Your Life Design Team & Find Mentors from 2020-10-13T08:00

You don't have to design your perfect career and life alone!

In today's episode, John teaches us how to build a support team that will lead you to take action, based on Bill Burnett and D...

Find Your Mentors Not Your Mentor - with Eric Bloomquist from 2020-10-09T09:00

Eric earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing and music then his master's degree in higher education administration all at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. During grad school, Eric completed...

What is a Mentor? from 2020-10-06T08:00

Our mentors' ages, backgrounds and expertise may vary a great deal--and that's okay!

In today's episode John dispels the myth of who can be a good mentor and explains the role you can exp...

Smoothing Out Our Rough Edges - with Welcome Sauer from 2020-10-02T09:00

Welcome is a well-known manager in the agriculture industry where he has specialized in building new growth businesses. He grew up selling fruit at his family’s fruit stand and in high school st...

Link Up with Alumni from 2020-09-29T08:00

Have you ever wanted career advice from someone who's been in your shoes? LinkedIn Alumni is a great place to start!

In today's episode John introduces us to LinkedIn's Alumni feature and...

Brag For Better Results - With Peggy Klaus from 2020-09-25T09:00

Peggy has authored two best-selling books, “BRAG! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It” and Listen

Maintaining Professional Relationships from 2020-09-22T08:00

Maintaining your network is just as important as building you network. 

In today's episode John identifies a common misconception people have about building and maintaining professio...

Rethinking the Linear Career Path - with Megan Randall from 2020-09-18T08:00

Megan earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology minoring in Anthropology and Women’s studies at Skidmore College. While at Skidmore, Megan worked in residential life and studied abroad in South ...

Play to Your Strengths from 2020-09-15T08:00

Your strengths often impact how you network with people.

In today's episode, John talks about the importance of using your strengths to connect with people and find opportunities!

Networking Landed Me My Dream Job - with Sophie Bassett from 2020-09-11T08:00

Sophie is alumna of USU and earned her bachelor's degree in English. As a student she also worked for the college of engineering which eventually lead to her working in academic advising for the...

Registering for Virtual Career Fairs from 2020-09-08T18:00:32

How do you find and register for USU Virtual Career Fairs?

In today's episode John walks us through this process. To get started visit: https://us...

Optimizing Your Opportunities- with Matt Vance from 2020-09-04T09:00

Matt attended Utah State University to earn his bachelor's degree in Business Administration and minored in Marketing.

He currently works as the Employee Experience Manager at Malouf. He ...

What is Networking? from 2020-09-01T08:00

Have you heard the phrase, "It's all about who you know?" and wondered what role networking can actually play in your career?

In this episode, John helps us better understand what network...

Try Everything to Find Your Something- with Sierra Stevens from 2020-08-28T09:00

Sierra earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University in Communication and Public Relations. She minored in political science and interdisciplinary studies. She has experience i...

Virtual Career Fairs from 2020-08-25T09:00

Career fairs are a great place to learn about job opportunities and connect with different companies in your industry.

In today's episode John talks to us about virtual career fairs and h...

Creating a Career Out of Chaos - With David "Oz" Osmond from 2020-08-21T14:00

After graduating from USU with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences and minors in Marketing and Sociology Oz became the operations manager for Adventure Tour Company in Alaska. Dur...

Using Aggie Handshake from 2020-08-18T09:00

If you're an Aggie, chances are you've heard the term "Aggie Handshake" before but may not know what it is or how you can benefit from it.

In today's episode, John gives us the rundown on...

Finding Your Own Rhythm - With Reva Rogers from 2020-08-14T09:00

Reva earned her bachelor's degree in Music Performance at Southern Virginia University. She’s worked as a voice and piano instructor for Guitar Center, taught private lessons for seven years and...

Informational Interviews from 2020-08-11T09:00

Have you heard the phrase "It's all about who you know" and want an easy yet meaningfully way to start connecting with more people in your field of interest? Informational Interviews can be a gr...

Fighting Your Inner Headtrash - With Brad Hansen from 2020-08-03T15:16:40

In 1997 Brad Hansen helped start GoEngineer, a tech company that has grown to over 300 employees and 150 million dollars in revenue. Brad spent over 21 years with the company in various position...

Using the Focus 2 Assessment from 2020-07-23T22:11:41

Identifying your skills, talents and interests can be tough, but Focus 2 makes starting the self exploration process easy! 

In this episode, John explains what the Focus 2 Career Ass...