Career Corner

In this episode Career Coach Brad breaks down one of the most common questions we receive: "How Do I Choose A Major?" Although individualized, Brad helps to simplify this question with a few important points that could be applied to anyone.  TRANSCRIPT

In this amazing episode Career Coaches Brad and April Calkovsky discuss working in government. April, as a certfied Federal Advisor has worked with hundreds of students over her career to guide them in various opportunities in government. April, outlines the advantages as well as some of the challenges that students encounter in their goals of working in government. She talks about the common misc...

In this great episode Career Coaches Logann and April discuss the helping professions. Many students come in knowing that they want to help people but then don't know what is the next step in the process. Our hosts outline what constitutes a helping profession and the many industries that students can pursue. Additionally, they talk about what are the next steps in the process and how to utilize t...

In this episode Career Coaches Brad and Logann interview Cassie Briggs a professor of Biology and Career Coach for Science loving students. She talks about her own career journey and using a love for math and science to propel her forward to learn about what she loved and didn't love. She discusses how the field of science and mathematics can be used to tackle really important challenges in our ev...

In this great episode Career Coaches Brad and Logann interview Sandra Murchison who currently serves as the department head of the school of art and design at Eastern Michigan University. She talked about her path leading her to her current position. She discusses what students can expect to learn and gain in experience through the school of art and design. She also speaks about the various opport...

In this fantastic episode Career Coaches Barb and Brad sit down with Jenna Collins, Associate Director, Alumni Professional Development & Outreach at Syracuse University in New York. Jenna is a "Future of Work Enthusiast", and is a wealth of knowledge as it pertains to how technology and innovation will change the workforce. In this episode she highlights some of the trends and top career path...

In this fantastic episode Career Coach Brad Minton goes solo and interviews Lisa Yee-Litzenberg. Lisa is the Founder and CEO of Green Career Advisor. Lisa discusses her path and passion for helping young professional pursue the careers that will help and preserve our energy, environment and natural resources. She highlights many of the the careers that exist in the green sector that are transformi...

In this amazing episode Career Coaches Logann and Barb interview Dean of the College of Business Kenneth Lord. Dean Lord, discusses his own personal path with business to find himself now in the position of Dean at Eastern Michigan University. He takes our listeners through understanding the incredible points of pride and tremendous learning activities and professional development students can eng...

Junior Marketing undergraduate and UACDC student employee Caleb Burlingame introduces Season 3: of the Career Corner Podcast. Major Choices and Career Decisions. Caleb highlights some of the important topics covered this semester along with the fantastic guests who will appear this season. Stay tuned! Transcript 

In this episode Career Coaches Logann and Brad interview Graduate Assistant Shane Polich from Campus Life at EMU. Shane discusses the multitude of opportunities for students to get engaged with the campus community and network with other students of similar interest. The hosts and Shane outline the many benefits that this can provide students and ways to begin getting involved even as a Freshman o...

In this episode, Career Coaches April and Barb are back together speaking about informational interviews and that these can greatly accelerate your self awareness. Additionally, they highlight how to do informational interviews, with whom, and the type of amazing information you can expect to gain. This is a must listen for anyone looking to gain career clarity and build the foundations of success...

In this episode Career Coaches Brad and Barb team up to chat with Gregg Heinrichs, an academic advisor in the UACDC. Gregg talks about how students can customize their learning including an ISP (Individualized Studies Program) and who can benefit from it. As well as other ways students can drive their own learning including  internships, co-ops, electives, and independent studies.  Trans...

In this episode Career Coaches Logann and April discuss the many amazing functions of the career management platform at EMU called Handshake. They take listeners through several tangible steps to maximize the effectiveness of this platform so that students can network, find jobs, and register for events. Handshake can be your best tool as you transition from college to career!  Transcript

In this episode Career Coaches Barb and Logann discuss how important experiential learning (learning through experience) is to the career development process. They discuss how students can benefit, the skills they can acquire, and who these are best suited for. Finally, they provide listeners a guide of the best sources to find great opportunities while a student a EMU.  Transcript

In this episode Career Coaches Barb and April discuss the value of knowing and understanding your strengths. Discovering your strengths through the StrengthsQuest Assessment can greatly enhance your career trajectory by allowing you to leverage the natural abilities you possess and find work that creates the most continuity to how your talents work.  Transcript

In this episode, Career Coaches Brad and Logann are back talking about "transferrable skills" and in particular which skills students need to have to make it in today's competitive job market! They outline the top 8 skills that employers are seeking and offer tips on how to acquire them while at EMU!  Transcript 

Career Coaches Brad Minton and April Calkovsky guide listeners through understanding how knowing their personality type can greatly impact their career development. They break down using the MBTI assessment to gain a deeper self awareness that will help serve as a wonderful navigation tool to seek the education and career opportunities that are aligned with our natural innate preferences.  Tr...

In this episode, Career Coaches Logann and Barb, discuss what career coaching at EMU is and how it can benefit students. They highlight what you can expect from your meeting with a career coach and the various tools and resources used to guide students toward well informed educational and career decision making.  Transcript 

Career Coaches Brad Minton and Logann Dolan are back! However, this semester they have help! In this epsiode they provide an overview up the upcoming season which will be hosted by all four Career Coaches including April Calkovsky and Barb Gehring, and devoted to helping students find their fit at EMU. Join the career coaches over the next 9 weeks as they guide students on how to build personal an...

In the final episode of this series, Brad and Logann interview John Carlson, a Senior Corporate Relations Manager at EMU. John helps students understand the psychology of interviewing and best practices for all interviewing. He also provides and understanding as to how virtual interviewing works and how best to prepare for this medium.  Transcript

In this episode, Brad and Logann build on the previous discussions of the nature of recruiting and job search and explore the best practices around personal branding and networking. Logann provides a framework of what a personal brand is, it's importance, and the steps students can take to build a compelling personal brand to resonate with employers. Brad covers some important networking principle...

In this episode, Brad and Logann take a brief pause from our series addressing academic and career issues and concerns for students and address an important X-factor. The  mental health of our students. We discuss how this pandemic has impacted emotional well-being as well as the best practices on how to prioritize your self care with one our of own CAPS therapists' Lindsey Gerard. Transcript

In this episode, Brad and Logann utilize the experience of Career Coach and MichCDA President April Calkovsky to discuss job search best practices during this pandemic. Contrary to popular belief companies are hiring and jobs are still being filled but it's important to be strategic and deliberate in your job search. April outlines some of the best things that our students and alumni can do in the...

In this episode Brad and Logann interview Cara Newby, a recruiter for Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants. She discussed how the hiring landscape has changed in her industry, which is not uncommon to many others. She provides and understanding as to how many companies are adapting to virtual technologies to connect with talent. Additionally, she highlights what students need to do in the...

In this episode Logann and Brad interview Art Michalski, an Academic Advisor in the UACDC to discuss the best practices of new students at EMU in the midst of a constantly evolving landscape for the university through the summer and fall. Art outlines how to make the leap to be a college student during this time as seamless as possible.  Transcript