Career Corner

Career Coach Barb Gehring is back again this week as she introduces Upskilling, Credentialing, and Certifications as great ways to stay versatile, further your education, and gain desirable skills. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

Career Coach Barb Gehring interviews Rina Henning, Director of Campus Recruiting at UHY to learn first-hand how the hiring process has changed post-COVID-19 and what employers expect from candidates. Listeners can connect with Rina via email at rhenning@uhy-us.com . To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

Career Coaches April Calkovsky and Logann Dolan are back to give you the inside scoop on the current employer landscape and employment and hiring trends. This information will be essential for individuals seeking internships, part-time, and full-time employment. To listen to the newest episode and catch up on all available episodes, visit anchor.fm/emuuacdc to listen now. #WeSupportYourGoals

Introducing 2021-22 Graduate Assistant, Sydney Moore, as they introduce a new initiative within the University Advising and Career Development Center at EMU, Equity Affinity Groups. In this episode, Sydney will discuss what Equity Affinity Groups are, how they relate to your unique identity and why they are important to consider along your career journey. To listen to the newest episode and catch...

To kick off this season, Career Coach April Calkovsky is back as she introduces the new Career Cluster model within the University Advising and Career Development Center at EMU. In this episode, listeners will learn and resonate with the idea that your major and minor do not equal your career and how exploring various career clusters can help better prepare you in your job search. To listen to the...

Career Corner is back with Season 5 titled, "Career Resilience: Maintaining Flexibility and Your Identity". Career Coach, Logann Dolan introduces this season and shared the back story behind the topics that will be introduced throughout. 

In this episode, Career Coach Barb, break down how students and recent graduates can negotiate their salary and what are the benefits in doing  so early in their careers.  TRANSCRIPT

In this episode Career Coach April breaks down the serious decision of whether or not to pursue grad school. She helps our listeners understand the pros and cons of going that route.  TRANSCRIPT

In this episode, Career Coach Brad helps listeners understand the best proven strategies that will greatly enhance your chances of landing a job. He highlights two specific ones with examples of how to use them.  TRANSCRIPT

In this fantastic episode Career Coach Logann once again takes on another common question. It's incredibly common to be asked "Can you tell me about yourself?" in an interview. Even though it sounds easy, it's tricky and tends to trip students up often! Logann breaks down the core components to answer this question effectively!  TRANSCRIPT

In this fantastic episode Career Coach Logann talks about job rejection. More importantly the impact that this can have on us emotionally. She outlines what not do in the heat of the moment, as well as what you can do to pivot and rebound effectively.  TRANSCRIPT

In this great episode Career Coach Barb talks all about culture fit. In job searching, it's imperative that you find a company that aligns to your value system. Barb breaks down how to determine a good cultural fit.  TRANSCRIPT

In this episode Career Coach April addresses a very common issue that so many students have when deciding to pursue professional degrees in medicine, pharmacy, etc, which is what's the point of an undergraduate major and what is the best option.  TRANSCRIPT

In this episode Career Coach Barb talks about the changes in the job market from the employer perspective including the change in what they value, the skills students' need to have and the jobs that are becoming more valued and higher demand.  TRANSCRIPT

In this fantastic episode Career Coach April helps break down another common concern we hear everyday in our office, which is about how to land employment with no experience. April provides so many great examples of how to work through this issue to get the job you want.  TRANSCRIPT

In this episode Career Coach Brad Minton, discusses how a cover letter can be used and why it can enhance your candidacy as an applicant.  TRANSCRIPT

In this episode Career Coach Brad takes apart this very common question about resume length and just how long your resume should be!  TRANSCRIPT

In this brief episode Career Coach Logann Dolan addresses a big concern which is how to network with individuals using Linkedin. She covers the basics of how to find people and even provides a few templates.  TRANSCRIPT

In this episode Career Coach Logann breaks down the various forms of student employment along with the events and opportunities to land these positions over the course of the academic year!  TRANSCRIPT

In this episode Career Coach Barb discusses a common worry many students have. Is it a bad idea to get a Bachelor of Arts? She breaks down this misconception and the value that students attain through a BA.  TRANSCRIPT

In this great episode Career Coach Barb, walks our listeners through unlocking salary information for various jobs and occupations. She highlights what you need to consider when investigating as well as where to find the best information.  TRANSCRIPT

In this fantastic episode Career Coach Logann talks all about career assessments, which ones we use in the UACDC, and how they can be used to help guide you towards your career goals!  TRANSCRIPT

In this episode Career Coach Brad tackles yet another frequent question: What factors go into making a career choice?". He breaks down two major factors and several sub-factors within each one in this jam-packed episode!  TRANSCRIPT

In this episode, Career Coach April walks our listeners through some incredible resources that help individuals with disabilities both in school, in their job search, and throughout their career.  Some of the resources she touches on are:  Job Accommodation Network - ASKJAN.org Michigan Center for Independent Living - https://www.misilc.org/   Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)...

Changing majors is an normal and expected part of being a college student. In this episode Career Coach April takes listeners through what to do when you feel you need to make a shift in your academic career.  TRANSCRIPT