In this Career Clip, Terence Chandler, an Electrical Hardware Engineer at Northrop Grumman, shares about his current job and what a “day in the life” looks like. To listen to the full 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

“Get something on your Resume that you don’t have today,” said Marshae Mansfield as she expressed her advice on what to do when looking for your next job. Marshae is a Vice President and Chief Customer Officer (CCO) at Lenovo North America, as well as a Wolfpack Alum. From majoring in Communications with a concentration in Theater to leading 800 people in Corporate America, Marshae knows firsthand the difficulties of launching a successful career. In this episode, she talks about the importance of gaining many experiences, how her background has transferred into her role now, the challenges she faced in a male-dominated industry, and more. Listen and learn from Marshae on how to adapt to a new work style and effectively set work-life boundaries.

Podcast Editor: Sade Proctor

In this Career Clip, Jill Burnette, a Family Service Specialist, discusses how she manages and prioritizes self-care in her advocacy career in domestic violence and sexual assault prevention. To listen to the full episode, scroll down to Episode 43 or visit: https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/43-behind-the-scenes-heroes-careers-preventing-domestic-violence

When Diana Joseph checked all of the boxes to enter dental school, she couldn’t fathom that she would be rejected. Becoming a dentist had been Plan A since Diana could remember, and being waitlisted and afterwards rejected threw an enormous wrench into her plans. Facing uncertainty and doubt in her career path, Diana had to learn how to push through rejection, stay positive, and trust the process as she discovered her new direction. Using her resources, strengths, and connections, Diana decided to transition into Medical Sales which led her to working for Stryker and finding what she loves. Check out this episode to hear how she made these decisions, used Gallup Strengths to determine her values, and adapted her lifestyle to achieve career success.

Complete the Gallup Strengths Assessment for free at: https://ncsu.gallup.com/

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In this Career Clip, data scientists Sneha Raghavan and Emmy Burnett share their perspectives on their graduate school experience. They also give advice for students who are trying to decide whether to go directly into graduate school after finishing their undergraduate degree or wait and work for a while before going back to school. To listen to the full podcast episode, scroll down to Episode 42 or visit: https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/42-women-in-tech-personal-tips-to-overcome-gender-norms

The NCSU course titled Career Exploration & Development, also known as USC 202, is a course designed to help students unsure about their career find the right path. Isabelle Rocco and Jack Banask are two alumni of USC 202, and both have successfully found career success. Jack Banask, after graduating with a degree in Human Resources, went on to work at SAS and currently Ernst Young (EY). Isabelle Rocco completed her degree in Public Relations, with a minor in Non-Profit Studies, and now works for Proverbs 31 Ministries. In this episode, they detail their journey from college to career, explaining the difference between the real world and school, and how the pandemic has affected their careers. Check it out to learn how they figured out where they wanted to take their lives and their advice on how you can do the same.

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In this Career Clip, Morgan Steed shares about her experience as an NC State Career Ambassador and what helped her find confidence in public speaking! To listen to the full podcast episode, scroll down to Episode 39 or visit https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/39-taking-college-teamwork-skills-to-tackle-a-new-city To learn more about the Career Ambassador position, visit https://careers.dasa.ncsu.edu/about/career-ambassadors/

In a new special course entitled Women in the Workforce, led by Marcy Bullock, Director of Professional Development, the class made up of many female students, were tasked to find a woman they admire, and interview them for 'Pack Career Chats. Several virtual calls later, today's special episode was created, a compilation of the most exciting bites of conversation from all nine podcasts! As the 100th episode, there is much to enjoy and celebrate. Commemorate this milestone by checking out this podcast compilation with amazing professional guests chosen by the students!

Special Guests:

Kayla Atkins with Charlotte Kaufmann, Analyst at Entegra Systems.

Nicole Worth with Chris Williams, Veteran and Medical Salesperson.

Sarah Rachita with Char Rachita, Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur.

Megan Van-Spanje with Jessie Birckhead of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

Lexie Cash with Janice Holloway, Nursing Administrator.

Olivia Zlotnicki with Donna Dillon, Registered Nurse

Catherine Denisowski with Dr. Laura Bottomley, NC State’s Director of The Engineering Place

Allison Church with NC State Alum, Lauren Chisholm, Sales Representative for Lenovo

Jeanny Kim with Jessica Pham, Graduate of N.C. State’s Textile Chemistry Masters Program

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In this Career Clip, Marcy Bullock, the Director of Professional Development at the NC State Career Development Center, discusses the who, what, when, where, and why about informational interviews and an amazing tool on ePACK to help you on your career journey! To log on to ePACK, visit https://go.ncsu.edu/ePACK. To listen to the full podcast episode, scroll down to Episode 34 or visit https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/34-the-5-ws-of-informational-interviews

“We just have to take a deep breath and keep going,” said Dr. Jessica Anastopoulos, today’s podcast guest joined by special host student Morgan Ayscue. Dr. Anastopoulos is a practicing physical therapist who just recently switched jobs and began working with the geriatric population. She has experienced the impact of SAR-CoV-2 firsthand in her patients, and it has also taken a toll on her personally. However, Dr. Anastopoulos explains that if you are truly passionate about what you do, as she is with helping people, the temporary feelings of hopelessness are worth it in the long run. Check out today’s podcast as we explore ways to combat that stress and also learn a bit about Shirzad Chamine’s personal saboteur assessment! Find out your saboteur here- https://www.positiveintelligence.com/assessments/ In addition, if you want to take the Women in the Workforce Honors Seminar where podcast interviewing of amazing female role models like Jessica is taught, reach out to [email protected]!

Special Guest Host: Morgan Ayscue, Student

Podcast Editor: Sade Proctor