Work Like A Laker

Grace and Megan cover the top 5 tips to help you boost your job search in 2021. All of these tips can be tackled virtually! Additional Resources: GVSU Career Center career guides How to Network When You Have No Network Episode Handshake Read the full transcript here.

In this episode, Brian (Gen X) and Megan (Millennial) discuss the five generations that can be found in today's workplace.    A representative from each of the five generations was interviewed for this episode and the hosts go through their responses, and then use them to spot the differences but also the commonalities among them. Read the full transcript here. #worklikealaker #gvcareers

In this episode, Megan and Grace cover the top mistakes that students and alumni make when writing emails to employers.  From the employer perspective, Katie Deisler (Gartner) and Wendy Brummel (Meijer) share tips, advice, and examples of emails they receive when working with college students. Additional Resources: How to Write Emails that Get a Response - article from The Muse How to Write Linked...

Grace, Brian, and Megan join forces for this episode on skills. They seek to inspire listeners to master a career-related skill during the winter months, and they throw in a few "quarantine skills" they learned along the way. Resources: Duolingo HelloTalk Free and Virtual Ways to Enhance Skills Read the full transcript here.

In this episode, Megan and Brian interview Mark Saint-Amour from the GVSU Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center.  They address some of the questions and concerns that might be specific to students who identify as LGBTQIA+, as it relates to career. Resources: McKinsey Report : LBGTQ+ Voices: Learning from Lived Experiences Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Ce...

Grace and Megan cover a question that you may have asked yourself, "How do I network when I have no network?".  Networking can seem like a daunting task, especially when you are just starting.   In this episode, Grace and Megan share strategies for developing a network from scratch. Resources: LinkedIn Alumni Tool Handshake (check out networking events, peer-to-peer messaging) Support from your ca...

Grace and Megan discuss the best practices for and importance of getting your personal finances in order, as a college student and beyond. They go through the top tips shared by Ben Rhodes, Assistant Director of Financial Aid in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at GVSU. Resources: Money Smart Laker program Government Student Loan Database - studentaid.gov Read the full transcript here....

Brian and Megan discuss how personality assessments can be used in your career exploration and planning. Resources: Truity.com Pathway U Career Center counselor appointment for personality testing: schedule in Handshake Read the full transcript here. #gvcareers #personalityandcareer #worklikealaker

In this episode, Brian and Megan, joined by their guest Meghan Veltri, answer the 4 biggest questions around parallel planning. 1. What is parallel planning? 2. Who should have a parallel plan? 3. Why would you need a parallel plan? 4. How do you parallel plan? Resources mentioned during the episode: Career Guides by Major Pathway U What Can I Do With This Major? Laker Lifetime Learning (L3) Free,...

Grace and Megan discuss the best practices for following up with employers after a career fair. They go through the top 4 tips as shared by GVSU Career Center employer partners: Rachel Van Den Broek (Recruiter, Graduate Programs at GVSU) Jamie Kleinheksel (University Recruiting Manager at Gentex) Liana Periard (Organizational Development Consultant, Emergent Holdings)  Read the full transcript her...

Virtual interviews are the norm these days. Grace and Megan will share 5 things you need to know to be ready for your next virtual interview.  For more tips on navigating the virtual world of work, check out our website . For additional help with interviewing, GVSU students and alumni can make an appointment with their career advisor on Handshake . Read the full transcript here.

Nobody wants to be scammed. In this episode, Grace and Megan will take you through 6 red flags to look for that will help you spot a job scam. https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/how-to-recognize-and-avoid-job-scams-246.htm Questioning if a job is a scam? Email the Career Center to ask: careers@gvsu.edu. Read the full transcript here. #gvcareers #jobscams #worklikealaker #gvsu #careers

In this episode, Brian and Megan will share some tips for navigating the start to this very not normal academic year. Brian will focus on tips to help students emotionally manage all that comes with attending college during a global pandemic. Megan will cover the many ways students and alumni can connect with the Career Center and navigate their career journeys this year. Career Center: https://ww...

Nick Weatherholt is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Gordon Food Service. Today we chat about different aspects of a Job Offer and how to prepare for one. Topics Include: Different ways a candidate will hear back from a company Questions to ask before accepting an offer Salary negotiation Important steps after accepting a job offer Links:  https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/ https://www.gfs.com/en-us...

Today's episode is all about Professionalism. We welcome Michael Wallace, who is the Senior District Business Director at Pfizer, Inc. and Hannah Staal who serves as a Talent Acquisition Partner at Open Systems Technology. Topics Include: Exploring the meaning of professionalism Ways to become more professional as a student Generational differences when approaching professionalism Workplace behavi...

Today's episode is all about resumes. A group of GVSU Career Center advisors get together to talk about the different aspects of a resume and things to consider when crafting your own. Topics Include: Purpose of a resume. Things to include in a resume. Formatting your resume Difference between a resume and a CV (Curriculum Vitae) Links:  https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/ #GVCareers #CareerServices #GV...

Military-connected students face unique experiences and challenges in universities. Today's episode is about shedding some light on them and resources that can help them navigate the career process. We are joined by Dean of Students Steven Lipnicki and Cameron Zbikowski who is the president of the Student Veterans of America at GVSU. Topics Include: Landscape for veterans at GVSU Resources availab...

Today's episode is all about applying some tools of Design Thinking to career and life planning. We base much of the conversation on ideas from the book Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. Topics Include: What is Design Thinking? Mind Mapping Odyssey Planning Activity Testing Your Ideas Links:  https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/ http://designingyour.life/ #GVCareers #CareerServices #GVS...

Today's episode is all about Graduate School. We welcome Mary Bower Russa who is a GVSU Professor of Psychology and Alexis Schewe who serves as a Senior Academic Advisor. Topics Include: Why go to graduate school Exploring different programs Reasons to avoid graduate school Funding Links:  https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/ https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/graduate-and-professional-school-37.htm https://ww...

Today's episode is a short bonus with Matt Gira. He is the new Entrepreneur in Residence at GVSU and we chat a bit about entrepreneurship and some of his past projects. We also talk about a new accelerator program he is launching to support students interested in starting a business. Topics Include: Becoming a student entrepreneur Choosing the right idea Finding a support system 77 Idea Lab Entrep...

Dr. Adrienne Wallace is an Assistant Professor at GVSU in Advertising and Public Relations. She is also a Digital Strategist and Project Manager at BlackTruck Media and Marketing. We sit down and discuss different aspects of personal branding as you navigate your career. Topics Include: What is a personal brand? Building a personal brand Communicating your brand Stories about good and bad branding...

Ryan Hornack is the Senior Marketing Coordinator at Fifth Wheel Freight. Today we chat about the role of taking risks as we navigate career choices! Topics Include:  Benefits of risk taking Being smart about risk taking Finding support as we take risks Getting around the fear of failure Links:  https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/  https://www.fifthwheelfreight.com #GVCareers #CareerServices #GVSU #Caree...

Niki Ramirez is the University Relations Manager at The Kellogg Company. She joins us to talk about the many ways you can use your summer to move toward your career goals. Topics Include:  Preparing ahead of time  Internships and dealing with potential challenges  Study abroad  Informational interviews  Volunteering  Finding and building a relationship with a mentor Links:   https://www.gvsu.edu/c...

Brian Bossick is a Licensed Psychologist and Assistant Director of Career Development Services at Grand Valley State University. Today's conversation is about the different feelings and challenges that students face when graduation is approaching.  Topics Include: Common emotions people face whether they have a clear next step or not Balancing student responsibilities with a job or graduate school...

Amy Pierce-Danders is the Director of Workforce Development for Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. - West Michigan Chapter. She joins us to discuss different strategies to explore career options when you can't make up your mind or are looking for a change. Topics Include: When to start exploring options The importance of exploring beyond the internet Good questions to ask when attending an...