In this Career Clip, DT Oliver shares his perspective on relying on your personal values and what your non-negotiables are when you are deciding on a career path. To hear more, click on the link below to check out the full podcast episode (episode 23) https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/23-morals-vs-money-the-priceless-reward-of-prioritizing-values

If you asked Morgan Birkedal if she would end up as the Senior Communications Manager of the NC Football Club in college, she would have laughed. Now living her dream, she went from a focus on golf to soccer. Because she went above and beyond in her internship, she was offered the full-time gig before she graduated. In a male-dominated industry, she speaks her mind and advocates for women. This proud Wolfpack alumnus has wise tips for a soon-to-be graduate seeking their first professional career. Check out this episode and check out the North Carolina Courage at the links below.

https://www.nccourage.com/

https://www.nccourage.com/social

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In this Career Clip, Alexis Taylor discusses the importance of informational interviews and offers encouragement for students who are nervous to talk to professionals in their field of interest. To hear more, click on the link below to check out the full podcast episode (episode 21) https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/21-falling-into-passion-after-falling-out-of-a-job

Making a significant change in lifestyle to practice healthy living can be a hard battle for many. For Chad Jordan, Award-winning Advisor, Professor, and Alumni, this was a hard task indeed. For years, Chad struggled with his health, and after one day realizing he would regret not making a change, he decided to listen to the warning flags, and adjust his lifestyle. Now 140 pounds lighter, Chad Jordan is a champion for overcoming struggles and practicing self-care. In this episode, he talks about building confidence, setting realistic goals, and motivating yourself to keep a healthy lifestyle. Check it out to hear all about how he made a change, and how you can do the same.

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In this Career Clip, Marcy Bullock, Director of Professional Development at NC State’s Career Development Center, shares 5 tips to help you choose a career! To hear more, click on the link below to check out the full podcast episode (episode 19) https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/19-five-take-aways-for-making-a-career-choice

“Control what you can control,” said Amber Lawrence today’s podcast guest joined by special host, Jaydn White, a Career Ambassador. Amber Lawrence is an employee of the Select Group where she works as a Campus Relations Manager tasked with creating and implementing recruitment. She is an expert on recruiting and hiring and shares her wisdom on what an employer is searching for when looking for talent. From managing the job search through the pandemic, the importance of LinkedIn, building confidence, and taking advantage of opportunities, this episode is one you don’t want to miss. Check it out to receive insider tips on how to show up for yourself personally and professionally!

Special Guest Host: Jaydn White, Career Ambassador

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In this Career Clip, Paul Nolan, a former student body president at NC State, shares about the positive impact of serving for a year in the AmeriCorps program and how it can help people find their purpose or passion. For more information on the program, you can visit www.serviceyear.org. To listen to the full podcast episode, scroll down to Episode 17 or visit https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/17-consider-a-year-of-service

Spoiler Alert!! It is ”FEAR”. We’ve all heard the clichés of how pursuing a career in the arts can be a difficult path to undertake. For Veronica Vale Upchurch, however, it was a path of discovery and career success like no other. She started as a double major in the Arts and English and afterward found a job working in an art gallery. Knowing that the Arts was her passion, Veronica decided to become a self-employed entrepreneur and launched her own business using her amazing talents. Trusting her intuition and trusting her instincts, Veronica was able to successfully get over that F-Bomb (FEAR), overcome criticism, deal with misconceptions, and create a prosperous career in the Arts. Check out this episode to hear her story and gain advice on how to choose a career best for you, that you love. Visit Veronica’s website to see her creations at the link below! If you have a pet or know someone who does, you will love her designs!

https://www.veronicavale.com/shop

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In this Career Clip, Marcy Bullock, Director of Professional Development at NC State’s Career Development Center, shares important self-reflection questions to consider when trying to find your purpose. To listen to the full podcast episode, scroll down to Episode 9 or visit https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/finding-your-purpose

Did you miss the CDC’s Career Bootcamp? Well, you’re in luck as in this episode, you can hear from all of the amazing guests and learn topics discussed in the session. Learn LinkedIn with Anna Velleggia, understand Resumes with Jeff Sackaroff, dissect Cover Letters with Sarah Wild, make career goals with Brian Newton, and much much more! Did we also mention there’s yoga? Check out the recorded bootcamp at the YouTube link below, and if you enjoyed this podcast, also sign up for CareerCon taking place on February 21st through ePack to learn even more about career development!

Career Bootcamp: https://youtu.be/eYQhBGb5mjg

Sign up for CareerCon: http://go.ncsu.edu/career-con

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