On today’s Work Like a Laker episode, our hosts Megan Riksen and Dani Lauer get the chance to interview one of the 1300+ adult learners that are on our GV campus; and she just so happens to be one of our awesome Career Center interns, Shelby Huerta! Listen now to get an introduction to the students who bring diverse perspectives and experience to the classroom, hear firsthand about Shelby’s experience so far as an adult learner, and get exposed to a few of the resources available to this part of the Laker community.

 

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#gvcareers #adultlearners #highereducation #learningresources

This November, the Career Center held our ever-popular annual Etiquette Dinner to teach students the best practices for fine dining in professional settings. From learning which fork to use to how to properly butter bread, 150 GVSU students got the opportunity to put these skills into practice. 

If you weren’t part of the fun this time around, don’t worry! The Work Like a Laker podcast team has taken it upon ourselves to bring the experience to you. Listen to today’s episode, hosted by Megan Riksen and featuring special guests Cindy Brown and the GVSU Career Center Intern Cohort, to learn all the fine dining and networking tips that students heard at the Etiquette Dinner!

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#gvcareers #etiquettedinner #finedining #networkingtips #whatforkshouldiuse

If you’ve ever wondered what working in a lab actually entails, you’re not alone! From medical to environmental, there are many kinds of laboratories that offer diverse opportunities for students. Host Megan Riksen and special guests Dana Vaughan, Meagan Eggebeen, and Sara Brown break down how different labs are run, what day-to-day work looks like, and what you can do now to prepare for your future career in a lab.

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STEM Career Community

#gvcareers #stem #workinginalab #careerpath #careeradvice #stemjobs

The problem: Building your resume with professional experiences is key to making your application stand out, but you don’t have the time to fit extra activities into your already jam-packed schedule. 

The solution: Micro-internships! Whether you’re limited on time or simply want to test out a potential career path, these short-term opportunities are the perfect way to gain experience without completely overwhelming your to-do list. Listen to today’s episode of Work Like a Laker to find out how, when, and why you should apply!

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Build Projects through Open Avenues

Work Simplr: Short-term, paid, project-based work opportunities.

Forage Job Simulations: Job simulations build real-life skills for real-life roles, offering a window into the company and a preview of their day-to-day. Job sims are 100% free, open access and self-paced.

#microinternships #worklikealaker #gvsu #jobopportunities #quickresumebuilders #gvcareers

Join Megan Riksen and Grace Joaquin as they dive into the minds of GVSU employer partners. From resume tips to interview attire and everything in between, this episode reveals the secrets to making a lasting impression. Discover what employers value and the differences there might be among the seven career communities.

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#gvcareers #employerquestions #worklikealaker #careerfair #jobrecruitment #jobopportunities #internships

Have you ever felt exhausted from everything that’s piling up on your to-do list? Have you started to become more negative about your work, or maybe even felt like you just can’t get anything done? These are all signs of professional burnout, which can be really overwhelming and hard to overcome on your own. On today’s bonus episode of Work Like a Laker, hosts Megan Riksen and Dani Lauer are joined by career coach Kali Wolken to discuss the best practices to overcome burnout and get your groove back.

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#selfcare #gvcareers #professionalburnout #overcomingstress #careeradvice #careercoaching

Want expert application advice from one of Michigan’s biggest employers? Well, sign us up! On today’s episode of Work Like a Laker, Megan Riksen sits down with Cindy Whittum, the Recruitment and Internship Specialist with the State of Michigan, Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, to discuss how to best navigate the job-search process when applying with the state and stand out from other candidates. 

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Looking for a job that interests you, will help you gain professional experience, AND works around your class schedule? Here’s a hint: you don’t need to look far. GVSU offers countless student employment positions that range from creating university-wide marketing content to researching with your favorite professors.  And the best part? They’re all already where you live and learn! Listen to Megan Riksen, Dani Lauer, and special guest Molly Landa talk about all-things on-campus employment and how it can give you the professional edge.

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Have you ever felt like you don’t deserve the opportunities you’ve gotten? Do you believe you haven’t really achieved anything? Do you think you do everything wrong in the workplace? These feelings often stem from imposter syndrome. From academics to relationships to the workplace, imposter syndrome can hit hard in any environment. Tune in to this Work Like A Laker episode with Megan Riksen and Brian Bossick as they discuss what imposter syndrome is and how to work around it.

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University Counseling

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#gvsucareers #worklikealaker #imposter #syndrome #impostersyndrome #internships #workplace 

Are you an international student? Are you friends with an international student? Do you want to understand how you can better support international students? Listen to this Work Like A Laker episode hosted by Megan Riksen and Brian Bossick as they interview Abraham Eapen, Coordinator of Group Services in the GVSU University Counseling Center, and discuss career-related topics for international students.

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#gvsu#worklikealaker#coverletter#gvsucareer#international#jobsearch#internationalstudents