Ramplify

Looking for a place to start with career development? Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of creating a resume or cover letter? Don't worry, you're not alone. Ramplify's second season kicks off with Erika Graves, the Center for Career Equity, Development & Success's new Assistant Director of Career Exploration. As you'll soon learn in our conversation, Erika is not only committed to supporting car...

Career Ambassador Caitlyn Green '24 sits down to talk about media with Suffolk alum Josh Arevalo '16. Josh currently works as a Media Instructor for Cambridge Community Television and is also the Production Coordinator for Cambridge Public Schools. Our chat with Josh reflects on the role media plays in enhancing students' work and, ultimately, their stories. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://w...

Navigating your career development is a job in and of itself. In this week's montage episode, we're reflecting on interviews from our first season and focusing on helpful career advice to move your goals forward. Follow us on Instagram. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suffolk_careers/ For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more abou...

Isabel Baynum '23 is another one of our Career Ambassadors working in the Suffolk University Career Center. Our conversation with Isabel touches on the beginnings of her interest in Political Science and how her experience as a Poli Sci tutor has informed her professional perspective over time. We also spoke about Isabel's future aspirations, including her desire to work with The Washington Center...

Sydney Carter '22 and Talia Ferraro '23 are Career Ambassadors in the Suffolk University Career Center. In this episode, they both share their unique experiences through academic major exploration. From weighing options and meeting with advisors to declaring a new major and figuring out a degree audit, these students offer insightful tips about making it through a Suffolk University education. The...

Alejandra Leiva, one of the Suffolk University Career Center Career Ambassadors, shares her experiences from Steve Irwin-obsessed aspiring animal biologist to Suffolk University Psychology student. Alejandra has dedicated hours volunteering with the Suffolk Advocacy Clinic and getting to use the Spanish language in a professional setting for the first time. As a Latina person, she cares deeply abo...

In this episode, returning friend of the podcast and graduating senior, Caroline Enos '22, interviews Boston Globe Recruiter and Suffolk Alum, Paula Bouknight. Listen as they discuss the unique Co-op and Internship Programs at the Globe, exciting developments in journalism as an industry, and ways to stand out as an emerging college journalist. Paula shares insider's tips that could help you land...

Livia Costa, one of the Suffolk University Career Center Career Ambassadors, shares her experiences finding work that aligns with her personal values. Livia has committed hours to civic engagement and encouraging fellow students to participate in local and national democratic processes. Her plans for life after college have evolved with her over the years but one thing is for sure... her future is...

In this episode we welcome back returning friend of the podcast, Hunter Berube '22 in a game about journalism, headlines, and the differences and similarities between local, national, and international news coverage. If you're interested in broadcasting, you'll definitely want to give this one a listen. P.s. Would you elect a dog as your mayor?! For a transcription of this episode, please visit ht...

Narali Taglialavore sits down with Stephen Meno, Assistant Director of Internship Programs and Sarah Burrows, Director of Career Communities to talk about making the most of experiential learning opportunities at Suffolk University. Experiential learning is learning by doing -- like engaging in a semester-long internship or otherwise applying your classroom knowledge to the "real world." Listen to...

Many aspects of the Black experience like hairstyles, clothing, and vernacular are politicized inside and outside of the workplace. The rich culture of Black people has widely come into conflict with what dominate groups consider to be "professional." Jenny Joseph-Hayle and JAKE Small discuss what their experiences have been navigating various professional worlds of work with locs and natural hair...

Deepen your understanding of and commitment to career equity. Check out how members of our community define this important phrase in their own personal and professional lives. This special montage episode features students, employer partners, and Suffolk University Career Center staff. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more abo...

Josh Caldwell, Founder of Rise Together Foundation (RTF), shares the origin story of a new organization designed to address inequity in the most vulnerable communities. We get a chance to explore RTF as a non-profit social movement as well as Josh's own personal and professional journey through leadership and justice work. Like many startup companies, growth and change are inevitable. This episode...

Caroline Enos, Editor-in-Chief of The Suffolk Journal and senior Print/Web Journalism student, sits down to talk with us about the life of a journalist. We discuss mentorship, networking, and the importance of building a strong portfolio of work. Caroline reminds us that the next generation of journalists are already researching, covering, and producing newsworthy stories.  For a transcriptio...

College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Interim Dean, Krisanne Bursik gives us a peek behind the curtain to her 35-year-long career at Suffolk University. We chat about the unique attributes that make a CAS degree truly worth it and the ways this college has been aligning towards career readiness for the last several years. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk....

Career Advisors Michelle Goldberg with the Management & Entrepreneurship Career Community, Laura Marchant with the Accounting, Finance & Data Analytics Career Community, and Kelley Garland with the Public Administration, Government & Law Career Community discuss the importance of Communication - a key NACE Career Readiness Competency. For a transcription of this episode, please visit h...

Thalía Yunén, double Suffolk Ram alum, shares her experiences since graduating. She leaves us with poignant advice about surrendering to the experiences in front of us after we've done all we can to prepare. Thalía also shares how she's leveraging her Suffolk degrees as a recent alum working in internal communications at Liberty Mutual Insurance. For a transcription of this episode, please visit h...

Courage. Resilience. Grit. Perseverance. This week, we join campus partners and students around the world to celebrate First-Gen Week. Adesuwa Igbineweka, Director of Career Equity & Access, discusses her personal experiences as a first-generation student as well as our department’s approach to supporting and standing with this unique population on our campus. For a transcription of this episo...

In recognition and acknowledgement of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Lovern Gordon, international speaker, author, and foundation president, spends some time talking with us about her commitment to being a values-driven professional. Lovern shares her personal story as a way to give voice to the experiences of those who are impacted by domestic violence. Get connected with the Title IX Office...

Jumpstart your learning around NACE Competencies and hear from members in our community about the ones that show up the most in their work, classes, and personal lives. This special montage episode features students, employer partners, and Suffolk University Career Center staff.  For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more abou...

Carolyn Rea, Assistant Director of Career Education, discusses all things resumes and puts her career readiness skills to the test in a game covering professional documents, transferable skills, and the odd jobs previous U.S. presidents and celebrities have held. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk Universi...

Career Advisors JAKE Small with the Journalism, Media & Communication Career Community, Zack Brower with the Marketing, Analytics, Advertising & Public Relations Career Community, and Joanna Lazarek with the Humanities & the Arts Career Community discuss the importance of Critical Thinking - a key NACE Career Readiness Competency. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https...

Kathryn Taccone, Co-Founder of OpenPixel Studios, takes us behind the scenes to explore this Massachusetts-based motion graphics and character animation company. We chat about everything from landing a first job and transitioning into the workforce to creating meaningful experiences when none seem to exist around you.  For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffo...

Hunter Berube, President of Film Club and senior Broadcast Journalism student, shares how he's making the most of a Suffolk University education with Studio 73, the Honors Program, and various independent projects. For a transcription of this episode, please visit https://suensemble.suffolk.edu/Playlist/ramplify Learn more about the Suffolk University Career Center. Visit https://www.suffolk.edu/c...

Adesuwa Igbineweka, Director of Career Equity & Access, interviews Dave Merry, Associate Provost and Executive Director, sharing some of the updates our office has undergone and the importance behind our new name: The Center for Career Equity, Development, and Success. President Marisa Kelly joins Dave in a conversation about the institution-wide commitment to equity-forward career readiness e...