USU Career Studio

Have you ever wondered where to draw the line between being overly confident and being just plain egotistical? John helps clarify the differences between the two in today's episode!

Isela was a first generation student who earned both her Bachelor of Business and Masters of Management Information Systems from Utah State University. She has been with USU since 2010 where she started as a Group Fitness Instructor. Since that time, she has been an Academic Advisor, Career Specialist and currently works as a ServiceNow Developer Programmer. She is also an author of several knitti...

What are some ways you can start developing your confidence? Join John as he dives into this question!

Susan is the inaugural Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership in the Jon M. huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. She’s been heavily involved in women leaders research for decades. Dr. Madsen is considered one of the top global thought leaders on the topic of women and leadership, has authored or edited six books, and has published hundreds of articles, chapters and...

We all should be confident- but what exactly is confidence? In this episode, John defines confidence and why it's important to develop throughout your career.

Dr. Mitchell Colver began working in higher education in 2007, where his early experiences with students taught him to focus on the value of human diversity and human potential. As a thought leader in the fields of education and analytics, he is frequently invited to champion the idea that student success can best be fostered through increased intentionality amongst instructors, staff, and organiz...

Knowing your strengths helps us better identify what our career non-negotiables are. John shares ways we can identify our strengths to provide us with key personal insights of what we need in future jobs.

Andrea worked as an educator for over 10 years before moving to Utah where she transitioned to non-profit outreach and development. She worked for several arts organizations including the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art at USU before coming to her current role with CHaSS-the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at USU. She now works as the Outreach Coordinator for the college and oversees...

Where have you been? Where are you now? Where do you want to be? Join John as he discusses how we can evaluate our past and present lives to help us make more informed decisions about our future lives.

Leslie has been with the University of Utah for over 25 years and currently works as an Employment Engagement Specialist where she serves as the liaison between employer opportunities and eager students looking for experience. She earned her associate's degree from then LDS Business College in Business Administration and began her career as a staff support. She has and continues to take many oppor...

Career non-negotiables seem important, but how do you decide on what your personal set of values and priorities are? In this episode, John shares some ideas to get you started!

Brian has worked in broadcast and digital media for over 20 years as a writer, editor, producer, news director, podcaster, manger and content marketer and strategist. He worked in broadcast media at CNN/Sports illustrated and Fox Sports Northwest for 12 years leading large teams acting as the gatekeeper for all journalistic decision making. Eventually he transitioned to the digital marketing side...

How flexible should you be in your first job offer? What areas of your life should you be flexible about? Join John as he discusses career non-negotiables!

Dannon graduated from USU with bachelor’s degrees in journalism and communication with an emphasis in public relations and business.  He gained experience in operations, planning, social media, marketing and PR consulting.  He then pursued a master’s degree in psychology through USU’s professional school counseling program that led to a position with the Huntsman School of Business in St...

Who's behind the magic at the USU Career Studio? Enter: Meet the Team Mini Series! Sound Magician, Lindsey Smith joins the show today and shares where she gained her awesome audio editing skills!

What kind of an impact can volunteering truly have on your career and life? tune in to today's episode to find out!

Amria has always been involved in the food world ever since she was a teenager working at a Farmer's Market Booth selling noodles and dumplings. This experience opened her eyes to some major food access disparities. As a student at USU she started volunteering with Campus Kitchen to reduce campus food waste and also give back to students. Amria and a friend started the USU Gleaning Team, renamed C...

Who's behind the magic at the USU Career Studio? Enter: Meet the Team Mini Series! Social Media Expert, Megan Black joins the show today and shares her plans as she nears graduation!

Do volunteer opportunities "count" when it comes to experience you can list on a resume or to expand your network? Join John as he explains how you can leverage your volunteer opportunities to boost your self brand!

Where can you look for volunteer opportunities? John shares insights about where different majored-students can look for opportunities! 

Donna Crow has served as the Executive Director of Career Services and Student Affairs Assessment at Utah State University for coming up on 10 years. 2020 is Donna’s last year with USU as she is looking forward to an exciting encore career after retirement. Over the course of her career Donna has served in higher education for over 35 years in USU’s Business School and Career Services Center. As t...

Who's behind the magic at the USU Career Studio? Enter: Meet the Team Mini Series! Meet Career Coach Marissa Armitstead and learn how the USU Career Studio Podcast got started!

Bryce earned his bachelor's degree in social work and masters of education specializing in educational leadership and policy both from the University of Utah. He currently works for the University of Utah’s Bennion Center as the Program Manager for Residential Engagement. Previous to this role he has worked in several other areas of higher education including: student success advocating, union pro...

Who's behind the magic at the USU Career Studio? Enter: Meet the Team Mini Series! The infamous John Foulger joins our show as a guest reflecting on his role in the podcast and where he's headed next!

What are some of the benefits of volunteering? Find out in today's episode!