Career Corner

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 important points that could be applied to anyone. 

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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 a good cultural fit. 

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 them in various opportunities in government. April, outlines the advantages as well as some of the challenges that students encounter in their goals of working in government. She talks about the common misconceptions that many students have before applying to positions, and she covers the multitude of resources available for them while they're a student a EMU. 

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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 the process. Our hosts outline what constitutes a helping profession and the many industries that students can pursue. Additionally, they talk about what are the next steps in the process and how to utilize tools and resources at Eastern Michigan University to narrow down their options based on their unique interests, values, and motivations. 

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 love for math and science to propel her forward to learn about what she loved and didn't love. She discusses how the field of science and mathematics can be used to tackle really important challenges in our ever changing world. She offers advice and insight for college students on where to start and ways to maximize their career journey. 

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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 talked about her path leading her to her current position. She discusses what students can expect to learn and gain in experience through the school of art and design. She also speaks about the various opportunities for students to work directly in art fields as well as the multitude of options that students can leverage that are "art-related".  Students can utilize the hands-on experiences and skills they develop in the classroom and use in a multitude of different work settings. 

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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 is a "Future of Work Enthusiast", and is a wealth of knowledge as it pertains to how technology and innovation will change the workforce. In this episode she highlights some of the trends and top career paths where there will be considerable demand. She discusses the hard and soft(critical) skills that students need to possess in order to be successful in the jobs of tomorrow. She places considerable importance on the need for a growth mindset and that in order to thrive in 2021 and beyond students can't afford to stop learning after graduation. Finally, she discusses how students can navigate the turbulent roads ahead post-pandemic. 

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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 helping young professional pursue the careers that will help and preserve our energy, environment and natural resources. She highlights many of the the careers that exist in the green sector that are transforming due to new policy and innovation. She also discusses some of the careers that are on the horizon that are new and upcoming. Lisa talks about the knowledge, skills, and experiences that students need to get into to be competitve in these careers. Finally, she highlights many of the resources for knowledge and networking. 

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Lisa Yee-Litzenberg

www.greencareeradvisor.com

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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 position of Dean at Eastern Michigan University. He takes our listeners through understanding the incredible points of pride and tremendous learning activities and professional development students can engage in while a Business student. He discusses the various majors as well as the multitude of different career paths and upcoming challenges that students can begin working on and addressing post graduation. 

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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 important topics covered this semester along with the fantastic guests who will appear this season. Stay tuned!

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