Work in Progress

Hanna had a winding path to become a Human-Centered Design Lead in the Customer Innovation and Transformation Team at one of the world’s largest satellite operating companies. She talks about Human-Centered Design, inspiring mentors she’s had along the way, and how she told her parents she was going to drop the idea of a Pre-Med track to study Studio Art. She has found her ideal job - innovating, changing and transforming lives. She is passionate about what she does and cannot imagine doing anything else.

Tyler talked about coordinating plot at Foxfield in his interview with Capital One and got the job! He shares how his Psychology major has been useful in his role as Marketing and External Affairs Manager for Capital One Center and why it's important to have hobbies outside of work.

In this episode we help you figure out how to answer questions like: Can I afford to take an unpaid internship? Should I live at home after college? How should I negotiate my salary offer?

We can’t tell you if you should go to Grad School or not. But we have a lot of questions that can help you (and Jessie) figure it out!

Kate tries to convince Jessie that networking is important. Tune in to learn how to find the 80% of jobs that are never posted online. Plus some tips for talking to strangers without feeling like a “leech.”

It’s grown-up time. In this episode we help you through the awkwardness of interviews. From one-way video interviews, to negotiating travel expenses, to what to do when you’re waiting in the lobby. If you have interview anxiety, we have answers.

Meet Jamie Wright, a real-live human recruiter. She gives us the scoop on what recruiters are looking for at a career fair and in an applicant.

Jessie proves that anyone can write a cover letter about their strengths by applying to a surprise job application from Handshake. Listen to learn Kate’s two-column chart strategy for choosing what to include in your cover letter. Plus why you should write about your Daisy Duck Fanfiction, not your “love” of Disney.

In our debut episode we tackle resumes. Tune in to learn: how can you get your resume past a screening algorithm, what counts as “work experience,” AND when to mention Spongebob Club.