Britt Hurst is a Recognition & Wellness Program Manager at NC State University, as well as a professional in Human Resources. With her expertise, Britt has a profound knowledge of job offers, and the different types of benefit packages typically given by employers. In this episode, she talks about the importance of not only planning for your future but understanding your non-negotiable values before you accept a job offer. Listen as Britt talks about many benefits for employees such as healthcare, paid sick leave, flex time, and even student loan forgiveness. Check out to learn all about these perks, and also how to evaluate your job offer to ensure you are making the best decision.

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"Get involved with people who may not look like you," said Mike Wright, an Executive Vice President and Head of HR and Diversity Practices at Seiden Krieger Associates. Mike started his journey at NC State in 1980, where he played football as a defensive back and pledged a fraternity. Afterwards, Mike went on to have an esteemed career, working in places such as General Foods Corporation and Covanta. In this episode, listen as Mike Wright tells his story. From becoming an Executive Vice President, to the value of mentorships, to why having diversity, equity, and inclusion matters, Mike shows us all how to seize our moment.

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In this Career Clip, Carlyn Wright-Eakes, Interpersonal Violence Prevention Education Coordinator of NCSU’s Woman’s Center, talks about the resources available to help students face interpersonal violence and traumatic experiences, sharing tips of prevention. Listen to hear about tips of prevention, and visit https://diversity.ncsu.edu/womens-center/ to learn more.

On paper, Sarah Glova is the founder and CEO of Reify Media, but she is also an expert on all things public speaking. Sarah started her career as a professor in Technical Writing at NCSU and proceeded to go own to start her own company. In this episode, she is joined by Jadyn White, a Career Ambassador, and together they talk about all things public speaking. Check it out to listen about the fundamentals of what can make you a great public speaker, hear about the best ways to prepare for a presentation, and learn about the power of knowing and leveraging your shortcomings in communication.

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Special Guest Host: Jadyn White, Career Ambassador

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In this Career Clip, NC State alums Nathan Williams and Justin Tomlin share their insights on the common misconception about needing to find 1 career that is a perfect fit for you for the rest of your life. To listen to the full podcast episode, scroll down to Episode 29 or visit: https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/29-how-many-ncsu-alumni-does-it-take-to-change-a-career-light-bulb

Lucas Tindell is a Chief Business Executive Officer and a world-class Keynote Speaker. For this podcast, Lucas joins us live in class to detail his journey in finding his perfect work-life balance. It wasn’t always an easy life of success for Lucas Tindell. He championed a perfect career lifestyle, but as a result, his home and personal life were placed on the back burner. Knowing that he valued his family and happiness, Lucas made a career change. Now, he makes his own decisions and lives life with an efficient work-life balance. Check out this episode to hear the full story he explained about how he went from work-first to family-first, and learn how he took control of his life and stuck to his values. The survey mentioned in this podcast was developed by Marcy Bullock and Alex Ricciuti and can be found here- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SEYnqvhA5FL6sKfbta8IY96zE-mdADLPTCi0g-XTTI0/edit

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In this Career Clip, NC State alums Isabelle Rocco and Jack Banask share their perspectives and advice on finding what you want your career to be. To learn more about the career-related courses offered at NC State, check out: https://careers.dasa.ncsu.edu/explore-careers/career-courses/ To listen to the full podcast episode, scroll down to Episode 101 or visit: https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/101-transitioning-from-college-to-career-from-two-young-graduates

Casey Peterson is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) at Northwestern Mutual, and a special guest for this episode, recorded live in class. Casey is one of the highest-rated financial planners of his age and knows all about what it takes to budget effectively and invest for your future. Listen as he gives his tips on how to budget after graduation, on the pros and cons of a credit card vs a debit card, on how to prepare for taxes, and most of all, on how to avoid overspending.

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"Learn what motivates you to enjoy the process of getting out of bed," said Jessica Perianza, a Strategy Innovation Manager at Accenture, a consulting firm. As a manager, Jessica focuses on using the latest technologies to help clients. However, her process of joining this company wasn't always smooth sailing. She faced rejection because of her GPA, but as a Latina and a Dreamer used to overcoming barriers, Jessica was able to use perseverance to launch a successful career. Check this episode out to hear all about her journey.

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In this Career Clip, NC State alums Isabelle Rocco and Jack Banask reflect on their time at NC State, including what they would’ve done differently. They also give advice on utilizing the Career Development Center and building connections with professors. To learn more about the Career Development Center’s Professional Clothing Closet, visit: https://careers.dasa.ncsu.edu/about/wolfpack-styled-professional-clothing-closet/ To learn more about the career-related courses offered at NC State, check out: https://careers.dasa.ncsu.edu/explore-careers/career-courses/ To listen to the full podcast episode, scroll down to Episode 101 or visit:https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/101-transitioning-from-college-to-career-from-two-young-graduates