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UMBC Careers Unleashed

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Unlock your career potential with UMBC Careers Unleashed—a career advice podcast for college students and early-career professionals looking for internship tips, job search strategies, professional development guidance, and real stories from UMBC Retrievers. Each episode breaks down what you need to succeed in today’s job market—from resume and interview tips to networking strategies, choosing a major, grad school advice, and building strong career-ready skills. Whether you're exploring majors, searching for internships, preparing for your first job, or planning your next step after graduati

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Breaking Boundaries: Non-linear Internships- Stepping Out of Comfort Zones & Using Strengths | UMBC Careers Unleashed Ep 5 19.11.2024 33:52

In this episode, we explore the unique journeys of Kayla Moore and Anil Shaji as they transition from community college to UMBC and embrace unconventional applied learning opportunities. Kayla, focusing on Visual Arts and Graphic Design, shares how she used her creative skills in a physics lab. Anil discusses how his Political Science degree opened doors in the financial services world. Both refle...

The Struggle is Real: Imposter Syndrome, Ghosted, & the Virtual Interview | UMBC Careers Unleashed Ep 4 (short) 04.11.2024 22:12

In this episode, we dive into the realities of job hunting for college students, tackling imposter syndrome, virtual interview challenges, and the frustration of applications that lead to silence. Get practical tips to build confidence, make the most of your interviews, and handle the dreaded 'no response' situation with resilience. Whether you're prepping for interviews or recovering from a tough...

Unleashing the Interview | UMBC Careers Unleashed Ep 3 21.10.2024 46:48

How do I prepare for and navigate an interview effectively? How do I cope with my nerves during an interview? What questions are asked and how do I communicate the best version of myself in interviews? Hear from Isaiah Dunn's experience interviewing for an RA position and internships and Stephanie Taylor Okoukoni's experience as a recruiter and career coach! Resources: ⁠⁠Big Interview⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Career C...

Wait, isn't a CV just a Cover Letter? | UMBC Careers Unleashed Ep 2 (short) 07.10.2024 17:47

Ever wondered: "Are resumes, CVs, and cover letters the same thing?" "When do I actually need to use each?" "Why do I feel like I'm saying the same thing over and over?" We get it — no one’s got time to write a brand-new document for every job app. In this episode, Stephanie Taylor Okoukoni, your career coach, gives you the no-fluff, quick-fire breakdown on what makes CVs, resumes, and cover lette...

Beyond the Resume | UMBC Careers Unleashed Ep 1 25.09.2024 42:15

This week on UMBC Careers Unleashed, we are taking it Beyond the Resume and diving deep with Stephanie Taylor Okoukoni and Isaiah Dunn. Join the discussion, should your resume be only one page? Why do we choose the major we study? What if I have multiple interests? Time Stamps _____________ ( 2:23 ) Hot Take: Career Controversy ( 10:15 ) Get to know Isaiah Dunn..why PoliSci? ( 17:16 ) What is Isai...