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What if you wanted a career in healthcare, but you didn't want to be a clinician? Healthcare today needs supply chain, sales, data analytics, cybersecurity, accounting, finance, marketing, and...well, pretty much any business field you can imagine. And some that didn't even exist a few years ago like blockchain technology. In today's podcast, Nancy Muller (Ph. D., MBA) College of Charleston visiti...

It was apropos for the Halloween episode, I mean "ghosting" just fits. But now, I'm on a rant. And I know, it's not my usual Positive and Professional podcast, but I'm tired of hearing this over and over and over and over from employers and candidates alike. How about we all stop Ghosting, and start communicating?

It's a scary time for job seekers and employers as we all seem to be haunted by "ghosting" in the hiring process. "What's ghosting?" you ask?  Job Seeker: Have you ever been dropped cold from the interview process?  Employer: Have you ever had a candidate drop off the face of the planet during the hiring process?  If so, then you've been ghosted. And it's not just a ghost story. It'...

It seems like technology has simultaneously made applying for jobs much easier and much more difficult, and ofttimes that makes the average jobseeker feel lost and alone. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, we discuss the October 6, 2021 article from The Wall Street Journal, " How to Keep the Job Search Moving Forward - Even if Recruiters Ignore You ," by Kathryn Dill and Patrick Thomas.

It's a common way to start an interview, but what the interviewer really means is, "Give me a high-level summary, focused on how you fit the opportunity and what you bring to the table, so I can determine whether you're the one to hire or not." Find out why it's important to answer this question with a concise, informative, customized, and professional response on this Biz-eWerk FastCast episode.

What's a "Co-Cast"? It's my podcast interview of my podcast buddies Chrissy and Gareth talking about their new podcast Money On Our Mind (launching 08.16.21). Basically it's a podcast about a podcast wrapped in a podcast. This Biz-eWerk Co-Cast has some great insights for anyone who ever thought about taking a leap of faith and starting a whole new business. We'll discuss the career paths of Chris...

You're going to want to know how the employer will measure your success, and you want the employer to know success is important to you. What are the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) they'll be using to measure and evaluate your effectiveness in this role? This is a great way to learn more about the eval process. And hey, if they don't have a good answer for this, that could be cause for concern. E...

"Do you have any questions for us?" As a potential hire at the end of the interview, you'd better have some questions, because THE INTERVIEW IS NOT OVER. Take the time to ask questions at the end of the interview, and not just to get them back for all the questions you had to answer, but because this is your chance to get some solid intel beyond what was included in the job description .  Tun...

Follow-up. The most important thing you may not even be doing. Effective business communication, and true professionalism, requires follow-up. And the best follow-up consists of organization and timing. The next time you're at a networking event and someone says, “Why don’t you send me your resume and we can talk about some options?” That's follow-up - and that's where we'll pick up this episode o...

Take a break from selfies and focus on a professional pic for your LinkedIn profile. But first, check out this podcast to make sure you're doing it right. Find out how to use photos to the utmost on your LinkedIn profile.

Entering the workforce, or transitioning from one job to another at any stage of your professional life, can be difficult. Resources are available, but you may not always know where to turn. Goodwill provides outstanding opportunities across the country, and especially right here in the Lowcountry. Highlighting these programs is the focus of today’s episode with Joe Queen, a Coast Guard veteran, C...

Remember all those spelling and grammar lessons you sat through as a student? Turns out, it's actually important for business communication. Grammar, spelling, punctuation – you need these skills every day in the business world. In this episode, we'll discuss how to positively and professionally communicate as you seek out opportunities to build your career.

Want to know how you can stand out to a potential employer? Send a customized cover letter. It's your introduction to the employer and it enhances the resume by explaining how your skills, education, and experience directly relate to the expected skills and qualifications of the internship or job. Tune in to this episode covering all the specifics you need to know to build an effective cover lette...

Here's the sitch - It's an interview, and you're nervous because interviews can seem kinda scary. You find yourself droning on and on with your answer, and you can't figure out how to stop talking. There's a solution to this dilemma - follow the STAR. To ensure your answer is solid and strong, use the STAR framework to focus your answer. Check out this episode of the Biz-eWerk podcast for more inf...

Preparing for the interview. Not a process most people enjoy, but it's hyper-critical to your success. In this episode, we'll cover some of the basic things you should consider when prepping for an interview. Each one of these items will probably end up as a separate podcast, but here is a little bit of all the bases for today's episode.

You are wrapping up a successful interview when suddenly you're asked, "What are your hobbies?" Seems like a simple question, right? Or is it? Believe it or not, there are some significant pitfalls to this one. How to answer this question, without stumbling, today on the Biz-eWerk podcast.

It’s March, which means graduation isn’t far away. That means soon-to-be grads are searching for that first job. And that first job means lots of decisions – Things like insurance, budgeting, and retirement plans will now become a critical part of your life. To help navigate some of these decisions check out this episode featuring Gabriel Gould, Financial Planner, and the Director of Strategic Gro...

Typewriters. Cover letters. Ghosts of business-past, right? Wrong. Tune-in for my roundabout way of connecting typewriters to the original reason for cover letters back in the day to the critical importance of the cover letter today. Part I of, well, who knows how many episodes? Let's just say you keep checking in for the next installment and I'll help you build the best cover letter possible.

What's the best food to eat before a test? What about nutrition to power your interview? You may not realize it, but March is National Nutrition Month (and March 10th is National Registered Dietitian Day). Listen to this episode for some tasty insights on how to fuel your brain with special guest Registered Dietitians Debbie Petitpain and Rachel Werkheiser. Looking for more info on how to build br...

Unless you've been off-planet for the past few months, you're probably aware it's a strange time for the job market. But hiring is happening, and there are many bright spots for soon-to-be graduates. For some insights on the 2021 job market, check out this episode featuring Jim Allison, the College of Charleston’s Career Center Executive Director.

Inbox driving you crazy? Overwhelming amounts of emails giving you a pessimistic Outlook (or Gmail) on your job? In this episode of Biz-eWork, we'll discuss how you can take control of your inbox indigestion and put folders, rules, and flags to work for you.

Like almost everything else, the career fair has been altered by the pandemic. Whether you label it online, remote, or virtual, it's still one of the best ways to network with employers and talk about your career goals and plans. In this episode, Erin Halford ( CofC Career Center Employer Relations Manager) discusses how career fair attendees can not only "prepare for the fair" but also dazzle rec...

Pop Quiz – Which state in the US has the largest per capita presence of German industry and foreign investment? The answer may surprise you - South Carolina with over 200 companies and 40k+ direct jobs. Spotlighting this vital economic relationship is the goal of the annual German American Business Summit. Check out this episode for my interview with Dr. Morgan Koerner, CofC Associate Professor of...

New Year - New Podcast.