When Eliza Gray graduated with a degree in Communication Media, going from Technical Support to a Criminal Justice Non-Profit was not her imagined path. Now as a Director of Development at the North Carolina Center on Actual Innocence, Eliza is dedicated to helping right wrongful convictions, as well as making an impact that betters the lives of others. Check out this podcast to hear about her transition from working at Cisco into a non-profit. Learn about her career, and also why she says it’s important to form and utilize professional relationships.

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In this Career Clip, Dr. Jessica Anastopoulos, a practicing physical therapist, shares her advice on stress management. To listen to the full podcast episode, scroll down to Episode 99 or visit https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/99-managing-everyday-stressors-the-weight-of-sars-cov-2-and-our-personal-saboteurs If you are a current NC State student who is struggling with managing your stress or any other mental health-related concerns, feel free to reach out to the NC State Counseling Center by calling 919.515.2423.

“Who are we and why do we do the things we do?” asks Dr. Elan Hope as she details her passion for Psychology. She is an Associate Professor at North Carolina State University and this episode’s special guest for ‘Pack Career Chat’s Black History Month spotlight. Joined by student host and Teaching Assistant, Teresa Sturkey, Dr. Hope tells us about her journey into Psychology and Research and how being an African-American woman has driven her experience. With 15-years of experience in research, she explains the importance of being a critical thinker. Check out this podcast to hear more about her projects and how you can get involved, as well as learn about her mission to understand diversity, inclusion, and fairness in the system.

https://www.elanhope.com/

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Description: In this Career Clip, Jessica Kambic, a Sales Training Manager at Yelp, shares what a typical day looks like in her current role and what she enjoys about her job. To listen to the full podcast episode, scroll down to Episode 74 or visit https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/find-your-passion-find-your-career-find-your-silver-lining

Alex Hoppe started his career path like many, by changing from his initial one to the path where he knew he was meant to be. Alex went from Engineering to Physics to Professional Education where he is now an eLearning Design Manager at HealthHIV, a nonprofit organization. He discovered his interest in education after teaching engineering in his first internship, as well as teaching at UNC as a Contract Instructional Designer. Check out this podcast to listen to the story of his journey. Also hear his advice on creating a career presence, knowing new work trends, and dealing with imposter syndrome.

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In this Career Clip, Kayla Woitkowski, Senior Manager for University Recruiting at SAS gives advice to students on how to network with professionals at SAS. To listen to the full podcast episode, scroll down to Episode 77 or visit: https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/77-passion-progress-perfection-pursuing-your-hearts-desire-and-finding-success For more information on Handshake, visit https://joinhandshake.com

“I can do this. I know I can do this. I’ve been doing this,” said Laura McAtee as she expressed how she gained the confidence to go after the career she wanted. After graduating from NC State with a degree in Psychology, Laura went ahead to convert her path into sales, recruiting, and professional development. She spent some time at Robert Half before going to Workplace Options, where she is now an Employee Engagement Manager. It’s through these experiences that Laura has been able to find what it takes to foster career success. Check out this podcast to hear her advice on negotiating salary and promotions, how to handle multiple job offers, and knowing your worth to self-advocate for yourself.

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In this Career Clip, Kayla Woitkowski, Senior Manager for University Recruiting at SAS shares her perspectives on the importance of finding mentors and applying for internships To listen to the full podcast episode, scroll down to Episode 77 or visit: https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/77-passion-progress-perfection-pursuing-your-hearts-desire-and-finding-success

Darlene Godsey is currently the Director of Business Operations at Q² Solutions. She got her start after graduating from California State University, immediately starting her career as an Accountant. From there, Darlene was able to gain experience working in many areas of Human Resources, as well as University Recruitment, and now Business Operations. Darlene is a champion of hard work, firmly asserting that her opportunities were given by working hard, using her network, and not being afraid to try new things. In this episode, she details her best advice to students as they’re looking for their first job. From staying involved, coping with ambiguity in a work environment, and forming connections to kickstart your career, Darlene gives guidance you don’t wanna miss.

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In this Career Clip, Terence Chandler, an NC State alum and Electrical Hardware Engineer at Northrop Grumman, shares about his co-op experience in Cincinnati, OH. He discusses the benefits of co-ops and what he learned personally. To listen to the full podcast episode, scroll down to Episode 45 or visit https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/45-warming-up-to-a-chilly-co-op-with-gloves-of-courage-and-a-hat-of-success