During this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we discuss tips to help you search for internships. We also talk about using LinkedIn as an internship search tool and answer a listener mail question about becoming a competitive candidate without job experience. 

Topic #1: Rebecca talks about how to use LinkedIn for your Internship Search, including updating your profile, using the alumni tool to find connections, and finding internships using the job search tool.  

Topic #2: Michelle interviews Krystina LaSorsa, Interim Manager, Internship Coordinator, and Service-Learning Coordinator in the Career Services Center. Krystina guides listeners through how to search for internships effectively and also what to consider when looking for an internship. 

Topic #3: Pierre answers the listener mail question, “How can I become a competitive candidate without job experience?” 

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In this episode, host Pierre Michiels interviews host Michelle Malik on her career path. Get to know one of our hosts better while learning about the different paths our careers can take us.  

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In this episode, host Rebecca Harrington interviews host Pierre Michiels on his career path. Get to know one of our hosts better while learning about the different paths our careers can take us.  

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In this episode, host Michelle Malik interviews host Rebecca Harrington on her career path. Get to know one of our hosts better while learning about the different paths our careers can take us.  

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On this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we discuss how to enter the new year ready for the job search by updating your resume, polishing your interview skills, and refreshing your LinkedIn profile. 

Topic #1: Michelle shares tips for updating your resume at the end of the year to be prepared for the coming year. 

Topic #2: Pierre discussed reflecting on the past year to develop new stories to better excel in the interview and to support cover letter writing and networking.  

 Topic #3: Rebecca reviews how to update your LinkedIn profile to not only keep your information up to date, but also to keep your network connected. 

Topic #4 (Listener Mail): Pierre answers the question, “I am looking for a new opportunity, but with the holiday season approaching should I keep looking, or wait until after the new year?”  

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This episode of The Career Ready Podcast focuses on getting involved to have a positive impact on your job search. Jelymar Mejia, the Student Club Specialist with the Office of Student Life at College of DuPage shares her insight on how and why students should focus beyond their academics. We also talk about the value of developing leadership skills and answer a listener question about navigating an experience gap. 
Topic #1: Rebecca introduces the Competency of the Day: Leadership and focuses on two important behaviors employers seek: creative thinking and serving as a role model. Whether you are a student or an experienced employee, we can all benefit from improving our leadership skills. 

Topic #2: Pierre interviews Jelymar Mejia, a Student Club Specialist in Student Life at College of DuPage, about getting involved as a student to develop skills for the future. Jelymar talks about leadership, communication, initiative and many other skills students use when in clubs and being involved in other ways with the community. 

 Topic #3: Michelle answers a Listener Mail Question: “I’m a stay-at-home parent, and I’m ready to get back into the workforce, but I don’t have any work experience to include on my resume in the last 5 years. What do I do?”    

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This episode focuses on controlling your nerves during an interview. We hear from Hilary Chapa, an Administrative Assistant in Admissions & Outreach at the College of DuPage, who will share her tips and personal experiences with interviewing as well as how to keep calm during the interview process. We will also discuss the Career-Ready Competency of the Day: Communication and answer a listener mail question about how to document an unemployment gap on a resume. 

Topic #1: Pierre introduces the Competency of the Day: Communication and discusses the different ways you can demonstrate your communication skills within the job search. 

Topic #2: Michelle interviews Hilary Chapa, an Administrative Assistant in Admissions & Outreach at the College of DuPage, about controlling your nerves during an interview. Hilary talks about being a career changer, tips for keeping calm before and during an interview, as well as resources she found helpful. 

Topic #3: Rebecca answers a Listener Mail Question: “I have been working at a retail store for the last few years. With everything going on I have not worked for the last month but will be returning soon. When I revise my resume do I have to show the unemployment gap?”    

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During this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we discuss tips to help make the job search process less stressful. We also talk about using local job boards as a resource, including COD’s Chaps Get Hired and answer a listener mail question about disability disclosure. 
Topic #1 : Learn about using Chaps Get Hired, the College of DuPage’s local job board with Michelle. Does your local college have a job board? It might be a great place to see job opportunities. 

Topic #2 : The job search process is stressful, and it often feels like there is a lot of pressure to find the perfect position quickly. Rebecca leads the career specialists discussion with tips to make the search process easier, including how to structure your time, stay organized, and keep positive.  

Topic #3 : Pierre answers a listener question related to National Disability Employment Awareness Month. “When I apply for jobs, they ask if I have a disability. Do I have to answer this? I don’t think it is fair for employers to ask this.”
 
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This episode of The Career Ready Podcast focuses on the job application process and how to make a positive impact as a job seeker. Amanda Whiddon, the Corporate and Executive Recruiter for Berman Auto Group shares her experience and insight regarding the applicant review process. We also talk about reflecting the skill and characteristics of professionalism in the job search and answer a listener mail question about interviewing. 

Topic #1: Rebecca dives into how to show professionalism during the job search. Professionalism is one of the eight core competencies identified by NACE (The National Association of Colleges and Employers) as a valued skill all employers seek. 

Topic #2 Pierre interviews Amanda Whiddon, the Corporate and Executive Recruiter for Berman Auto Group about her process of evaluating job applicants. In her role she is part of the job applicant evaluation process and hires people for all positions within the organization. Amanda shares tips and insight from her personal experience and her perspective to help job seekers of all types perform better during the job search. 

Topic #3 Michelle answered a Listener Mail Question: “How do I follow up after an interview? Should I send an email or a card?” 

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On this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we discuss what transferable skills are and how they can be used during a job search and within the workplace. We also introduce a resource for job seekers with disabilities called AbilityLinks and hear from one of our listeners.

Topic #1 - AbilityLinks Resource: Pierre introduces AbilityLinks, which is a resource for job seekers with disabilities. He interviews Kate Beck, AbilityLinks Program Coordinator, who discusses the website’s features and how they can be used. Kate will be doing a demonstration of the platform as a part of our webinar series in October for National Disability Employment Awareness Month or NDEAM.

Topic #2 - Transferable Skills: Michelle leads the discussion on why transferable skills are important. We also hear from Rebecca and Pierre about how to highlight transferable skills in your resume as well as an interview.

Topic #3 - Listener Mail: Rebecca answered a Listener Mail Question: “What tips do you have for someone that is changing careers? What should I focus on with my resume and in my interview?”

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