USF Center for Career and Professional Development

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Welcome to the official podcast of the Center for Career & Professional Development at the University of South Florida. Designed with students and alumni in mind, this podcast delivers practical advice, expert insights, and real-world perspectives to help you confidently navigate your career journey. Each episode features conversations with employers, alumni, career coaches, and industry professionals who share tips on internships, job searching, networking, personal branding, and thriving in the workplace. Tune in, stay informed, and take the next step toward your future.

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Episodes

Salary Negotiation 30.04.2026 59:34

In this episode, host Edson discusses Salary Negotiation 101 with CCPD’s own Career Coach, Selin Yaylali and Leslie Rodriguez from City Wide Facility Solutions. Salary Negotiation can be intimidating, but throughout this episode, Edson, Selin, and Leslie break down how to approach negotiation, especially if you encounter your first job offer. They share specific strategies on how and why you shoul...

Balance and Wellness 23.04.2026 28:42

In this episode, hosts Edson and Alexa will dig into a discussion on Balance and Wellness with Dr. Crystal McLeod, the Assistant Director of Training at USF’s Counseling Center. Dr. McLeod will share insights and strategies into maintaining mental wellness and finding balance for those who are on the job search or are already in a professional role. If you need support and want to make an appointm...

Networking 16.04.2026 33:53

In this episode, hosts Edson and Kim meet with Donna Milakovic, our colleague at the CCPD! Together they discuss all the details on networking and why it's so important to have a good professional network. Even if you are starting out early in your career, take a listen to this episode for the best tips and tricks on developing a stronger network. We'd love to hear from our listeners! P...

Confidence and Courage 09.04.2026 36:35

In this inaugural episode, listen to hosts Edson and Alexa discuss Confidence and Courage with the Tampa Bay Buccaneer's guest, Trish Singh. Listen for insights on how to find confidence and courage in yourself and in your career development. We'd love to hear from our listeners! Please fill out our podcast questionnaire to ask career-based questions that you would like answered in futu...