CAREER COACHING ON-THE-GO!
Career coaching podcasts are here to be your pocket-sized mentors. These audio guides offer expert advice, insightful interviews, and actionable tips, all on your schedule and wherever you go. Whether you're just starting your career journey or looking to climb the ladder, there's a podcast out there to address your specific needs. From resume writing and interview skills to navigating career changes and salary negotiation, these shows equip you with the knowledge and confidence to land a job and start thriving in your chosen field. So, put on your headphones, tune in, and take charge of your professional development!
Topics include:
Interning, Networking, and Shadowing
Professional Development and Growth
CAREER EXPLORATION
- Ask Your Career Center!
Your on-campus career can be a job search life ring.
_______________________________ - Care to Change the World?How nonprofit careers offer job seekers a wealth of career options in all fields of study.
______________________________ - Changing Ranks: Working As A CivilianIf you're a veteran looking to land your next job and start a new civilian career, square away your job search with these battle-tested tactics.
_______________________________ - "I'm Ba-a-a-ack!"How job seekers who have returned home can stay motivated and focused on their job search for career success.
______________________________ - Job Search: Invest In FreebiesInvaluable job search resources that are free for the taking.
______________________________ - Job Search: Looking CreativeHow to channel your inner creativity for job search success, even if you're not an artist or designer.
______________________________ - Job Search: Planning & DevelopmentHow proactive 4-year students build their careers, year by year.
______________________________ - Job Shadowing: Take A Career NibbleSample the workplace to find your cup of tea.
______________________________ - Me, Myself, and Inc.You, the Brand: how job seekers can market themselves for greater job search visibility and career success.
______________________________ - Mentoring: Follow the LeaderHow mentors can help young careerists expand their knowledge base, build self-confidence, and foster strategic thinking for future success.
______________________________ - Mentoring: Inspire by ExampleHow mentors give something back, contribute to the future, and educate others while broadening their own minds.
______________________________ - Time To Move OnLast impressions can be just as critical to career success as first impressions: how to leave a job with grace and tact.
______________________________ - Transferable Skills: Invisible AssetsJob seekers may have more to offer an employer than they realize: how transferable skills can provide a job search advantage.
______________________________ - Transferable Skills: Military AssetsHow transferable skills help returning veterans transition from wings and 0900 hours to wingtips and 5:00 p.m. occupations.
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CAREER PORTFOLIOS
- Career Portfolios: Are You Missing Out?It's never too early to tap into these student must-haves. They're NOT just for interviews anymore!
______________________________ - Career Portfolios: Getting StartedHow creative job seekers can present a professional, error-free portfolio and convey their creativity with confidence.
______________________________ - Portfolios In the Digital AgeHow job seekers showcase their capabilities and candidacy in today's tech-driven world.
______________________________ - Presenting a Picture-Perfect PortfolioThe creative industry is highly competitive. Here's how to present your creative work directly to recruiters and hiring managers at a career fair.
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CAREER / JOB FAIRS 101
- Career Fairs: Be In the Know Before You GoPreparation is key to career fair success: steps every job seeker should take before and during a career event to enhance their candidacy.
______________________________ - Job Fairs: A Day at the FairHow job seekers can successfully interact one-on-one with recruiters, explore employment avenues, ask hiring questions, and present their resumes and credentials--all in one place.
______________________________ - Job Fairs: All the Wrong MovesAvoiding job search mistakes that can sabotage career fair success and leave a poor impression.
______________________________ - Job Fairs: The BasicsHow to successfully navigate a vital job search resource and meet recruiters who are ready and willing to speak with job seekers.
______________________________ - Jump Start Your Job Fair JargonImpress recruiters with these phrases at your next career event.
______________________________ - Presenting a Picture-Perfect PortfolioThe creative industry is highly competitive. Here's how to present your creative work directly to recruiters and hiring managers at a career fair.
______________________________ - Virtual Job Fairs: When In-Person Is OutCost, convenience, and COVID-19 are redefining how employers recruit.
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INTERNING, NETWORKING, AND SHADOWING
- Internships: Be an Interview MVPHow internships enable job seekers to preview a career path and "try before you buy" to become more marketable and desirable job candidates.
______________________________ - Internships: Company Culture 101How to recognize what makes a company tick for a better internship fit.
______________________________ - Internships: Free or Fair Labor?To be paid or not to be paid? What interns need to consider when choosing between work experience and financial compensation.
______________________________ - Internships: Test Drive the Real WorldHow internships enable job seekers to preview a career path and "try before you buy" to become more marketable and desirable job candidates.
______________________________ - Job Search: Choose WiselyHow to decide between multiple job or internship offers.
______________________________ - Job Shadowing: Take A Career NibbleSample the workplace to find your cup of tea.
______________________________ - Networking: 101Learning to network enables job seekers to create professional connections, broaden their prospects, and proactively manage their careers.
______________________________ - Networking: "Here's My Card"Common business card FAQs every job seeker should know.
______________________________ - Networking: No! You Didn't!Avoid these networking mistakes that most job seekers make.
______________________________ - Networking With DiplomacyHow not to make your professional contacts feel used.
______________________________ - The Indispensable InternHow interns can seize the opportunity to deliver results, earn the employers' trust, and prove they are employee material.
______________________________ - The Internship AlmanacInternships are fertile ground for experience and recruitment: how interns can sow their resources wisely and lay the groundwork for a fruitful career.
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INTERVIEWS 101
- A Shirt, A Tie, and Pajama BottomsFinding balance between the benefits and drawbacks of remote working.
______________________________ - "Dear Job Seeker, Here's What I Want."Find out if you're employer wish list material. Here's a checklist of essentials.
______________________________ - "Do You Have Any Questions For Us?"The Who, What, When, Where, and How interview questions to ask that keep you in the running.
______________________________ - Dress for Success: MenDressing for the job you want: proper interview attire for men.
______________________________ - Dress for Success: The Feeling is NeutralGender free interview attire for the 21st Century.
______________________________ - Dress for Success: WomenClothing is non-verbal communication: proper interview attire for women.
______________________________ - Elevator Speech: Job Search InfomercialHow to sell yourself in 30 seconds or less.
______________________________ - Exit Interviews: Staged RightHow to bow out of a job with dignity and grace.
______________________________ - Ghosting, and Other Job Search Sins8 top blunders to diss your way out of a job offer.
______________________________ - Hi. Hello. How Do You Do?Mastering introductions in an age of fist bumps.
_____________________________ - How to Stand Out In a Group InterviewDifferentiate yourself from the crowd through talent and tact.
______________________________ - Internships: Be an Interview MVPHow internships enable job seekers to preview a career path and "try before you buy" to become more marketable and desirable job candidates.
______________________________ - Interview Questions DecodedUnderstand what recruiters are really asking: how to prepare for and best respond to five common interview questions.
______________________________ - Interviews: Be a Job Search SleuthGet the inside scoop on your dream job and ask the tough questions with informational interviews.
______________________________ - Interviews: Body of EvidenceWhy body language can have the final word during a job interview: how to be as impressive in person as on paper.
______________________________ - Interviews: "Clean Up! Aisle 1!"How to pick up, clean up, and regroup after a bad interview.
______________________________ - Interviews: "Danger, Will Robinson!"Interview red flags every job seeker should be aware of.
______________________________ - Interviews: Don't "Phone It In"What job seekers need to know to make it through the telephone interview screening process and remain in the race.
______________________________ - Interviews: Express for Success!22 tips to help you sound as good as you look.
______________________________ - Interviews: From Distress to De-stressTips to help you manage your pre-performance anxiety and find your interview Zen.
______________________________ - Interviews: "Hello?"Critical phone interview tips that help job seekers convince recruiters that they are candidates worth pursuing.
______________________________ - Interviews: Inappropriate QuestionsWhen small talk is not small talk: how to identify, prepare for, and handle inappropriate interview questions.
______________________________ - Interviews: Keep Your Eye On the BallFielding different types of interviews for different types of reviews.
______________________________ - Interviews: More Smart Questions to AskQuestions to show you're interested, engaged, and a good match for the job.
______________________________ - Interviews: Stick the Landing!How to close an interview effectively for a productive, lasting impression.
______________________________ - Interviews: Table MannersBusiness meal interviews are not about the food: how dining etiquette and conduct can determine interview success.
______________________________ - Interviews: TaboosJob seekers may have interview To Dos down pat, but overlooking what NOT to do can still undermine interview success.
______________________________ - Interviews: Thank YouThank-yous are a must during and after a job search: why gratitude and courtesy are never obsolete for job seekers.
______________________________ - Interviews: The Art of the InterviewHow job seekers can shine in person and validate their credentials, credibility, and candidacy for career success.
______________________________ - Interviews: To-Do TipsBefore, during, and after interview tips to help job seekers ace that all-important meeting.
______________________________ - Interviews: Travel ItineraryTravels tips for out-of-town interviews: knowing how to handle business travel to minimize interview stress.
______________________________ - Interviews: Via Virtual VenueVirtual interviews are as critical as in-person contact: what job seekers need to know for their close up.
______________________________ - Interviews: When Masks Are MandatoryHow to handle COVID restrictions and communicate in person like a pro.
______________________________ - Job Search: Have the Last WordThe most important thing to say for a positive last, and lasting, impression.
______________________________ - More Interview Questions DecodedThe hidden meanings behind more common interview questions.
______________________________ - Panel Interviews: "Multiple" Is Just A NumberHow to embrace, face, and ace a committee-style interview.
______________________________ - Passport to Interview SuccessA journey of a thousand miles begins with transportation: travel tips for interviews that require a plane, train, or automobile.
______________________________ - Why You Didn't Get Your Foot In the DoorPerhaps you put it in your mouth during the interview. Avoid these communication mistakes.
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JOB SEARCHING 101
- A Shirt, A Tie, and Pajama BottomsFinding balance between the benefits and drawbacks of remote working.
______________________________ - COVID-19 and Your Job SearchUse this time of social distancing to your career advantage.
_______________________________ - Don't Feed Your Résumés to the SharksSafety tips for online job searches.
______________________________ - Elevator Speech: Job Search InfomercialHow to sell yourself in 30 seconds or less.
______________________________ - Job Search: Have the Last WordThe most important thing to say for a positive last, and lasting, impression.
______________________________ - Job Search: Looking CreativeHow to channel your inner creativity for job search success, even if you're not an artist or designer.
______________________________ - Job Search: New Grad RoadmapHow proactive 4-year students build their careers, year by year.
______________________________ - Job Search: Planning & DevelopmentHow proactive 4-year students build their careers, year by year.
______________________________ - Job Search: Success By DesignFor creative job seekers, a successful job search requires both art and artistry.
______________________________ - Job Shadowing: Take A Career NibbleSample the workplace to find your cup of tea.
______________________________ - Keywords: Key to Better RésumésHow to craft keyword-rich résumés for greater candidacy visibility and job search success.
______________________________ - Marketing MeStrategies for a successful launch when you're the product.
______________________________ - Netiquette: Email BasicsAn overview of online communication manners and protocol to help job seekers communicate effectively with employers for a favorable impression.
______________________________ - Networking: 101Learning to network enables job seekers to create professional connections, broaden their prospects, and proactively manage their careers.
______________________________ - Networking: "Here's My Card"Common business card FAQs every job seeker should know.
______________________________ - Networking: No! You Didn't!Avoid these networking mistakes that most job seekers make.
______________________________ - Networking With DiplomacyHow not to make your professional contacts feel used.
______________________________ - New Grad Job Search: Pass...Or Fail?Avoiding common mistakes that new grad job seekers make.
______________________________ - Online ID-iocyAvoid a career "if only!" Benefit from the hindsight and experience of young professionals.
______________________________ - Pull Ahead With Leadership SkillsAdd leadership experience to your résumé and set yourself apart from other job candidates.
______________________________ - References: What's In A Name?Candidacy confirming connections: the importance of references for job search success.
______________________________ - Relocation. Relocation. Relocation.How to make the physical task of relocating for a new job less bumpy.
______________________________ - Résumés: Trends and TruthsWhere the primary job search tool may be headed.
_____________________________ - Salaries: Cashing In On Your EducationHow job seekers can maximize their earning potential with the three "R's" of salary negotiation.
______________________________ - Savvy Habits for Smart Job SeekersProven job seeker habits to pick up and practice for job search and career success.
______________________________ - Scam I AmJob search and employment schemes.
______________________________ - Skills That Pay The BillsTop skills and qualities employers look for when hiring.
______________________________ - The Early Bird Gets the JobSix reasons why soon-to-be-graduates should start their job search well before they graduate.
______________________________ - The Price of a New JobHow to save on job search and employment costs.
______________________________ - The Pros and Pitfalls of PerksNavigating a world of swag and freebies in the workplace.
______________________________ - Time Management Tips for Job SeekersHow effective time management skills can keep your job search running smoothly with fewer hiccups.
______________________________ - Warm Up to Cold CallingMake the call to find untapped opportunities and to get your foot in the door!
______________________________ - We Have Selected Another Candidate.Ouch! How to handle a rejection letter.
______________________________ - Will Gimmicks Gimme the Job?Why experts advise against using stunts to gain an employer's attention.
______________________________ - Work and Study For a Passing GradeThe benefits of working as a student: how to jump-start résumé credentials, earn an income, and gain an advantage over job seekers who have no employment experience.
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PERSONAL BRANDING
- Ditch These Student Habits NowHow to jump-start your transition from college to career.
_________________________________ - Dress for Success: MenDressing for the job you want: proper interview attire for men.
______________________________ - Dress for Success: The Feeling is NeutralGender free interview attire for the 21st Century.
______________________________ - Dress for Success: WomenClothing is non-verbal communication: proper interview attire for women.
______________________________ - Elevator Speech: Job Search InfomercialHow to sell yourself in 30 seconds or less.
______________________________ - Marketing MeStrategies for a successful launch when you're the product.
______________________________ - Me, Myself, and Inc.You, the Brand: how job seekers can market themselves for greater job search visibility and career success.
______________________________ - Networking: "Here's My Card"Common business card FAQs every job seeker should know.
______________________________ - Online ID-iocyAvoid a career "if only!" Benefit from the hindsight and experience of young professionals.
______________________________ - Pull Ahead With Leadership SkillsAdd leadership experience to your résumé and set yourself apart from other job candidates.
______________________________ - Skills That Pay The BillsTop skills and qualities employers look for when hiring.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
- 10 Top Career Tips to Learn In CollegeCritical classroom skills that jump-start college-to-career success.
______________________________ - A Shirt, A Tie, and Pajama BottomsFinding balance between the benefits and drawbacks of remote working.
______________________________ - A Word From the WiseOr, "What we wish we had known for our first jobs." Business professionals share their experiences and advice on transitioning from college to career.
______________________________ - Care to Change the World?How nonprofit careers offer job seekers a wealth of career options in all fields of study.
______________________________ - Changing Ranks: Working As A CivilianIf you're a veteran looking to land your next job and start a new civilian career, square away your job search with these battle-tested tactics.
_______________________________ - COVID-19 and Your Job SearchUse this time of social distancing to your career advantage.
_______________________________ - "Dear Job Seeker, Here's What I Want."Find out if you're employer wish list material. Here's a checklist of essentials.
______________________________ - Ditch These Student Habits NowHow to jump-start your transition from college to career.
______________________________ - Emotional Intelligence At WorkDo you have EQ--a different "smart"? It can outshine even IQ for career success!
______________________________ - Get a Grip on ProfessionalismBehaving with grit and grace in the workplace.
______________________________ - Hi. Hello. How Do You Do?Mastering introductions in an age of fist bumps.
_____________________________ - "I'm Ba-a-a-ack!"How job seekers who have returned home can stay motivated and focused on their job search for career success.
______________________________ - Interviews: Table MannersBusiness meal interviews are not about the food: how dining etiquette and conduct can determine interview success.
______________________________ - Job Search: Have the Last WordThe most important thing to say for a positive last, and lasting, impression.
______________________________ - Job Search: Looking CreativeHow to channel your inner creativity for job search success, even if you're not an artist or designer.
______________________________ - Job Shadowing: Take A Career NibbleSample the workplace to find your cup of tea.
______________________________ - Jump Start Your Job Fair JargonImpress recruiters with these phrases at your next career event.
______________________________ - Listen Up! No, Really: Listen!Stand out by mastering the strong, silent side of good verbal communication.
______________________________ - Mentoring: Follow the LeaderHow mentors can help young careerists expand their knowledge base, build self-confidence, and foster strategic thinking for future success.
______________________________ - Mentoring: Inspire by ExampleHow mentors give something back, contribute to the future, and educate others while broadening their own minds.
______________________________ - Networking: 101Learning to network enables job seekers to create professional connections, broaden their prospects, and proactively manage their careers.
______________________________ - Networking: "Here's My Card"Common business card FAQs every job seeker should know.
______________________________ - Networking: No! You Didn't!Avoid these networking mistakes that most job seekers make.
______________________________ - Networking With DiplomacyHow not to make your professional contacts feel used.
______________________________ - Pros Share Post Entry-Level AdviceAvoid a career "if only!" Benefit from the hindsight and experience of young professionals.
______________________________ - R-E-S-P-E-C-T at WorkKnow how to honor yourself and others in the workplace and you'll earn more than just a paycheck.
______________________________ - Savvy Habits for Smart Job SeekersProven job seeker habits to pick up and practice for job search and career success.
______________________________ - Skills That Pay The BillsTop skills and qualities employers look for when hiring.
______________________________ - Starting A New Job: 101"Policy" or "Practice": tips for workplace success that aren't in the employee manual.
______________________________ - The Price of a New JobHow to save on job search and employment costs.
______________________________ - This Isn't What I Signed Up For!What to do when you're unhappy with your new job.
______________________________ - Time Management Tips for Job SeekersHow effective time management skills can keep your job search running smoothly with fewer hiccups.
______________________________ - Time To Move OnLast impressions can be just as critical to career success as first impressions: how to leave a job with grace and tact.
______________________________ - Transferable Skills: Invisible AssetsJob seekers may have more to offer an employer than they realize: how transferable skills can provide a job search advantage.
______________________________ - Transferable Skills: Military AssetsHow transferable skills help returning veterans transition from wings and 0900 hours to wingtips and 5:00 p.m. occupations.
______________________________ - We Have Selected Another Candidate.Ouch! How to handle a rejection letter.
______________________________ - Why You Didn't Get Your Foot In the DoorPerhaps you put it in your mouth during the interview. Avoid these communication mistakes.
______________________________ - Work and Study For a Passing GradeThe benefits of working as a student: how to jump-start résumé credentials, earn an income, and gain an advantage over job seekers who have no employment experience.
______________________________ - Works Well With OthersThe global workplace has become considerably smaller. When it comes to achieving career success, here's why all job seekers need cultural sensitivity.
______________________________ - Your First Day On the JobHow to get off the starting block at a new job without stumbling.
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RESUMES, COVER LETTERS, AND REFERENCES
- Cover Letters: New Grads, Beware!Don't undermine your résumés and job search efforts with these Top 10 entry-level cover letter mistakes!
______________________________ - Don't Feed Your Résumés to the SharksSafety tips for online job searches.
______________________________ - Keywords: Key to Better RésumésHow to craft keyword-rich résumés for greater candidacy visibility and job search success.
______________________________ - Résumés: 14 More Tips for SuccessMore tips for navigating the résumé minefield.
______________________________ - Résumés: "Halt! Who Goes There?"How to get your résumés past the applicant tracking system (ATS).
______________________________ - Résumés: Know the No-No'sCreating effective résumés means knowing the taboos, not just the to dos.
______________________________ - Résumés: Strength In NumbersWant to improve your chances at an interview? Add punch to your résumé through the muscle of metrics.
______________________________ - Résumés: The BasicsWell-crafted résumés are both a powerful marketing tool and potential ticket to an interview.
______________________________ - Résumés: Trends and TruthsWhere the primary job search tool may be headed.
_____________________________ - The Well-Rounded RésuméHow extracurricular and volunteer activities enhance a résumé and a job seeker's candidacy.
______________________________ - Why a Cover Letter?Why cover letters are critical to job search success and to landing an interview.
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TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
- 10 Top Career Tips to Learn In CollegeCritical classroom skills that jump-start college-to-career success.
______________________________ - Pull Ahead With Leadership SkillsAdd leadership experience to your résumé and set yourself apart from other job candidates.
______________________________ - Skills That Pay The BillsTop skills and qualities employers look for when hiring.
______________________________ - Time Management Tips for Job SeekersHow effective time management skills can keep your job search running smoothly with fewer hiccups.
______________________________ - Transferable Skills: Invisible AssetsJob seekers may have more to offer an employer than they realize: how transferable skills can provide a job search advantage.
______________________________ - Transferable Skills: Military AssetsHow transferable skills help returning veterans transition from wings and 0900 hours to wingtips and 5:00 p.m. occupations.
WORKPLACE ETIQUETTE
- A Word From the WiseOr, "What we wish we had known for our first jobs." Business professionals share their experiences and advice on transitioning from college to career.
______________________________ - Don't Slam the Door On Your Way OutLast impressions can be just as critical as first impressions: what NOT to do when leaving a job.
______________________________ - Emotional Intelligence At WorkDo you have EQ--a different "smart"? It can outshine even IQ for career success!
______________________________ - Etiquette: 'Tis the SeasonHow to avoid etiquette faux pas and social gaffes at the holiday office party that can sink a career.
______________________________ - Get a Grip on ProfessionalismBehaving with grit and grace in the workplace.
______________________________ - Gift Giving: The Rules of the RoadKnowing the company culture can help ensure that what you give is remembered as a gift--and not as a gaffe.
______________________________ - Hi. Hello. How Do You Do?Mastering introductions in an age of fist bumps.
_____________________________ - Netiquette: Business Email BasicsBusiness professionals aren't always forgiving: more email etiquette tips for employees and young careerists.
_____________________________ - Netiquette: Email BasicsAn overview of online communication manners and protocol to help job seekers communicate effectively with employers for a favorable impression.
_____________________________ - R-E-S-P-E-C-T at WorkKnow how to honor yourself and others in the workplace and you'll earn more than just a paycheck.
______________________________ - Starting A New Job: 101"Policy" or "Practice": tips for workplace success that aren't in the employee manual.
______________________________ - The Pros and Pitfalls of PerksNavigating a world of swag and freebies in the workplace.
______________________________ - This Isn't What I Signed Up For!What to do when you're unhappy with your new job.
______________________________ - Works Well With OthersThe global workplace has become considerably smaller. When it comes to achieving career success, here's why all job seekers need cultural sensitivity.
______________________________ - Your First Day On the JobHow to get off the starting block at a new job without stumbling.
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CAREER SERVICES COORDINATOR
Robbie Gill
She/Her
Contact:
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
Office: Campus Center - Room 230
Office: Campus Center - Room 230
Phone: (501) 812-2826
Website