When should I disclose my disability to a potential employer? Hosts Megan Riksen and Brian Bossick will cover when to disclose, how to identify if an employer is inclusive, accommodations, and more.  They are joined by a guest, Jason Osborne, GVSU Senior Disability Advisor. Listen in to protect yourself from workplace disability discrimination. 

Resources:

Job Accommodation Expert (JAN)

Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)

Bureau of Services for Blind Persons

Read the full transcript here.

#ADA #workplaceaccommodations #disabilitiesintheworkplace #disclosing #inclusive #careers #worklikealaker #gvcareers

In this episode, hosts Megan Riksen and Grace Joaquin are joined by guests Victor Joaquin and Maddie Sutton to help clear up the mystery of negotiating a job offer. After receiving your written offer, think it over, research salary ranges, and possibly ask your recruiter, “Is there room to negotiate?” If you bring more to the table than an employer's expectations, negotiation could land you a higher salary, a better benefits package, more vacation time, and added bonuses. 

#joboffer #negotiation #salary #careers #recruiter #worklikealaker #gvcareers

Read the full transcript here.

In this episode, Megan Riksen and Brian Bossick interview Nick Ekstrom, former Benefits Manager at GVSU.  Nick brings his expertise to the table to share about employment benefits that might be offered to an employee. Listen in to learn about the ins and outs of health insurance and retirement benefits.

Read the full transcript.

#benefits #healthinsurance #career #worklikealaker #gvcareers

Is remote work for you? Megan Riksen and Brian Bossick break down all things remote work including which industries have shifted, how to find remote work, and questions to ask yourself to determine if remote work is a good fit for you. While some employees desire the flexibility that working from home offers, others need the energy of an office environment.

Resources:

GVSU Career Center Career Guides

16 Degrees for Finding a Work From Home Job

These Industries are Thriving with a Remote Work Force

Read the full transcript here.

#remotework #WFH #hyrbidwork #careerexploration #jobsearch #networking #career #worklikealaker #gvcareers

Your part-time job is valuable! In this episode, hosts Megan Riksen and Grace Joaquin will teach you how to tailor your experience to get you one step closer to a full-time job. Career Center Graduate Student, Katie Cwiakala joins to play the informational game, “Transfer That Skill!” 

Additional Resources: 
NACE Study 

Read the full transcript here.

#parttimejob #jobs #resumes #jobexperience #careercommunity #career #worklikealaker #gvcareers

Is the Secret Service portrayed accurately in Hollywood? In this WLAL episode, Megan Riksen and Grace Joaquin interview GVSU Alum Ben Witt, a former Secret Service Agent. You'll also learn how to alter your resume and apply for government jobs.

Resources:

Read the full transcript here.

#government #governmentcareers #secretservice #federaljobs #careercommunity #career #worklikealaker #gvcareers

Megan Riksen and Brian Bossick are joined by former GVSU Career Connector, MacKenzie Payton to discuss the importance of informational interviewing. An informational interview is a conversation with an industry professional to learn about their career experience to further your own career exploration. Mackenzie shares insight on how to initiate conversations with professionals and remain connected. 

Resources mentioned:

Read the full transcript here.

#informationalinterview #careerexploration #careerdevelopment #career #worklikealaker #gvcareers

Join Megan Riksen & Grace Joaquin as they discuss how to gather information about a workplace culture before stepping foot into the organization. In this episode, you will hear from Auto-Owners Insurance and Fifth Wheel Freight (FWF) to get to know how they define workplace culture. Learn interview questions to ask employers in order to gain a better understanding of their environment.

Notes:
How to Know if Your Workplace is Toxic episode
Read the full transcript here.

#workculture #interview #interviewquestions #career #worklikealaker #gvcareers

In this episode, hosts Megan Riksen & Grace Joaquin cover different interview formats including phone, traditional one-on-ones, second round, virtual, panel or team, group, off-site, multiple mini (MMI), and career fair. To guide you through these interviews, they also discuss types of questions that you could be asked. Stay tuned to the end for a fun surprise! 

Indeed’s article, “20 Common Interview Types and How To Succeed at Each” 

WLAL - 5 Things You Need to Know Before Your Virtual Interview

WLAL - How to Ace a Behavioral-Based Interview

Read the full transcript.

#interview #interviewprep #interviewquestions #virtualinterview #career #worklikealaker #gvcareers 

Megan Riksen and Brian Bossick discuss the two main healthcare pathways: clinical and nonclinical. They interview GVSU alumnus, Rob Ayotte, who shares his experience at Spectrum Health (now Corewell Health) and how he navigated the nonclinical field. From this episode, you can find out if a clinical or nonclinical pathway is a good fit for you!

Resources:

ExploreHealthCareers.org

O*NET OnLine

Read the transcript here.

#gvcareers #worklikealaker #clinical #nonclinical #healthcare #socialcapital #portfolio #careercommunity #networking #career #worklikealaker #gvcareers