Career Compass

Season 3 SHRM's Career Compass podcast opens with a dynamic episode discussing the impact of race in the workplace and how HR leaders can develop inclusive workspaces. Cohosts Dr. Vernon Williams and Kristy Parola are joined by HR Director for the City of Winston-Salem, NC, Dr. Marquis Barnett. During this episode, Dr. Barnett provides personal experiences and tips for successfully navigating diff...

Our Season 2 Finale brings the hosts, Kevin Abbed, Kristy Parola, Vernon Williams and Erica Young, back together to recap their favorite moments from Season 2 and discuss what lessons they've come away with for their career. Moderated by special guest and SHRM Manager of Emerging Professional Engagement, Christopher Lopez, listen in as dynamic hosts open up about themselves and share words of enco...

From 2019 to 2020, reports of symptoms of anxiety have tripled from 8.1% to 25.5%, and as of June 2020, 75% of individuals between the ages 18 to 24 year have reported at least one adverse mental health symptom. During these times when people are concerned with personal health, employment stability and connection to others, it's imperative that we address and manage the stress in our lives. In thi...

1 in 3 adults have a criminal record and HR professionals play an essential role to ensure the formerly incarcerated have access to quality employment opportunities. One of the keys to reducing recidivism and improving public safety is finding employment for those who were formerly incarcerated. In this episode, co-host Kevin Abbed and Kristy Parola interview SHRM Business Operations Specialist, R...

Building your personal brand by earning certifications and credentials demonstrates to employers that you’re investing in your career development and personal growth. Certifications and credentials not only set employees apart in the workforce, but often yield higher incomes compared to those who have not achieved such milestones. In this episode, Career Compass co-hosts Erica Young and Kristy Par...

Mentors play a pivotal role in developing the next generation of leaders. Mentors help identify job opportunities, help make career connections and offer professional advice. In this episode, co-hosts Vernon Williams and Kevin Abbed are joined by Daniel Horgan, CEO of CoLabL to discuss the important role mentors play in career success. This episode covers the critical components of mentorship, inc...

As an HR professional, the importance of your professional network can't be overstated, and during a pandemic, you may need those connections more than ever to land your next internship or job. In this episode, join co-hosts, Erica Young and Kevin Abbed for a conversation with career coach and HR professional Eric Knott for a deep dive on career positioning strategies that produce results, even du...

Voting is a great privilege and if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu. Elections matter and affect HR professionals and Americans across the country. It is important for each one of us to share our voice. In this episode, join Career Compass co-hosts Kevin Abbed and Kristy Parola, as well as two members of SHRM’s Government Affairs team, Sean McIntosh and Andrew Aragon. Both Sean and Andr...

Now, more than ever, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are playing a pivotal role in today’s society and we all have a responsibility in driving the narrative. To be successful in your career or at school, it's critical that you not only understand, but value diversity, equity and inclusion. In this episode of Career Compass, we dig deeper into the complexities of DEI in the workplace. Our hos...

Career Compass returns for Season 2 and we’re taking an even deeper dive into all things careers and workplaces! During this season, you’ll learn from HR professionals, workplace leaders and experts as they share their career insights for success in navigating the current and future career landscape. In our first episode, our hosts will share about SHRM’s important and critical call to action, Tog...

Whether you’ve got a job or are looking for a job, there are going to be ways for you to develop professionally. In this episode of SHRM’s Career Compass, cohosts Kevin Abbed and Misha Adams talk with Schyler Houck about the sorts of action steps you can take to move yourself forward in your career path. Schyler, the Director of HR at the Saratoga Casino Hotel, describes the importance of aligning...

It’s increasingly common for workplaces to be comprised of employees from varying age brackets, and effectiveness at your workplace is directly tied to how well you work with others. In this episode of SHRM’s Career Compass, cohosts Misha Adams and Kevin Abbed speak with Kayla Despres on the topic of successfully working alongside coworkers of different generations. Kayla is the head of HR for Bil...

In this episode of SHRM’s Career Compass, host Kevin Abbed discuss time management, its importance in your professional life and how to do it well. He’s joined by guest Jazzmine Woodard. Jazzmine manages a number of employee resource groups focused on diversity and inclusion for the energy provider Embridge. She’s also got high standards for time management, noting that “You have the same 24 hours...

Okay, so let’s say you got the job (or internship). It doesn’t stop there: Once you’re in, it’s important to identify and establish a rep with those who can help you develop into the professional you aspire to become. So what are we talking about? Mentors and mentorship. In this episode of Career Compass, hosts Kevin Abbed and Misha Adams speak with the George Washington University’s interim HR di...

Internships are a great source of real-world experience and can help indicate to employers that you’re definitely ready for primetime. In this episode of Career Compass, hosts Misha Adams and Kevin Abbed talk all things internships with guest Crystal Granger. Crystal is a human resource benefit specialist with real-estate company Harsch Investment. She also happens to have LOTS of insight on topic...

In this first episode of SHRM's Career Compass, co-hosts Kevin Abbed and Misha Adams are starting from scratch and talking about the assets you need working for you in the search for a new job: A resume and LinkedIn presence. They're joined by Andrew Marcotte, a senior HR associate at Blain's Farm and Fleet, a Midwest retailer with 42 stores. Andrew has reviewed thousands upon thousands of resumes...

Welcome to Career Compass, a podcast from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). Navigating the professional world for the first time can be difficult, but hosts Misha Adams and Kevin Abbed have got you covered: In each episode, they bring you conversations they've recorded with HR professionals on a number of career-oriented that are applicable to every stage of your career. Subscribe t...