All Things College and Career

All Things College and Career

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  1. 08/23/2021

    #70 | Job Seeking Strategies, Career Tips and College Admissions Advice from Ten Top Experts

    We have a special treat for you!  Bobbie put together some top tips from some leading experts on career, job seeking & college advice. In this jammed-pack episode, learn from some of our previous guests:  √ Dr. Dawn Graham:  Former host of the Sirius XM Dr. Dawn on Careers and author of “Switchers:  How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success. Learn from Dr. Dawn some networking strategies, important career action steps to take while in college and interviewing tips.  Visit Dr. Dawn's website and buy her book here:  Dr. Dawn on Careers   √ Austin Belcak:  Founder of Cultivated Culture  and the host of The Dream Job System Podcast .  Learn from Austin some amazing techniques for landing a job without applying online with the “value validation project”.  √ Mac Prichard:  President of Prichard Communications, Founder and Publisher of Mac's List   and host of the Find Your Dream Job  podcast.  Learn from Mac his tips and advice on the “hidden job market” and informational interviewing  √ Rich Feller, PhD:  NCDA Past President, Prof & Univ Distinguished Teach Scholar, Keynoter & Author, Entrepreneur, Consultant in all 50 States and six continents.  Visit Rich Feller's Website.  Learn from Rich the importance of experiential learning and the importance of adopting an “HEROIC G” mindset.  √ Justin Nguyen: Host of the  Declassified College:  Unlock the Cheat Codes  podcast.  Justin attracts a lot of Gen Z listeners.  He helps students navigate into their careers.  He is also a creator and international speaker.  Learn from Justin his best tips on how college students can land amazing internships.  √ Christine Cruzvergara: Chief Education Strategy Officer at Handshake.  Learn from Christine how Handshake can help college students to land jobs.  Also learn about the future of Handshake and how it will play a role in helping students to identify in demand skills, and where they can acquire those skills…perhaps this will be through micro credentials and creating partnerships between education and industry.  √ George McGehrin:  Executive Headhunter and Branding Expert:  Learn from George three tips for landing a job.  √ Michelle R. Weise, PhD: Author of Long Life Learning, on the Thinkers50 Radar List for 2021 and a future of education and workforce strategist. Learn from Michelle s about the future of work.  Michelle is a leading expert in this area.  Visit Michelle's website and buy her book here: Rise and Design   √ Madeline Mann:  Career Strategist featured in Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Creator of Self Made Millennial and a Career Coach.  Learn from Madeline the importance of a cover letter.  Madeline teaches us how to write a job winning cover letter in a 3 step EASY process. √ Robin Mamlet:  Senior Partner and Managing Director, WittKieffer and former Dean of Admissions at Stanford University.  Learn from Robin what colleges are looking for in the admissions process.

    53 min
  2. 08/08/2021

    #69 | Food Systems Scientist Expert, Host of Evolution Eats and Career Coach, Emily Steliotes

    Join us for an in-depth conversation with food system scientist expert and career coach, Emily Steliotes.  Emily says that “the role of industry and policy and regulation is really complex.” Forward this podcast to anyone interested in:  √ Learning how to become a food systems scientist, how to break into this field and what sort of education and training would be best √ Learning about the emerging field of food systems, sustainability and research √ Farm to Fork √ Agriculture to Nutrition √ How the production of food impacts our health √ Learning about the complex relationship between food and the environment/our health √ The growing interest in food system science √ Industrial agriculture and the negative impact on the environment √ How food transportation impacts the environment √ Soil health √ Overuse of pesticides √ Positive developments in the food industry √ Animal welfare √ Plant-based and cell-based meat products √ Why a land grand university might a good choice for you if this is a field that interests you √ Nutrition √ Study abroad and immersion in a second language (Spanish) Join Our Podcast Email List!    Follow Our Podcast: Website: Listen To Our Podcast Here YouTube Channel   Twitter   LinkedIn  Facebook   Instagram All Things College and Career Meg's LinkedIn   Bobbie's LinkedIn ACADEMIC & CAREER ADVISING SERVICES: Visit Website:  Academic and Career Advising Services Schedule an Appointment with Academic & Career Advising Services Email Meg:  meg@academicandcareeradvisingservices.com Music Production by Lena Ozea:  Lena Ozea Sound Cloud Technical Production:  Richard Barnett Introduction by:  Patricia Walsh SHOW NOTES: Emily’s LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilysteliotes/ Emily’s Email:  emilysteliotes@gmail.com Emily’s Podcast:  Evolution Eats Emily’s Coaching Website:  College Iris Tufts University U.C. Davis

    50 min
  3. 07/18/2021

    #68 | Peter Economy: Successful Author, Ghost Writer & "The Leadership Guy" at Inc. Magazine

    Join us for an in-depth interview with author, Peter Economy, to discuss his latest book, “Wait, I’m Working with Who?” We discuss what it is like to work with a "jerk at work!"  Peter is the bestselling author of many books including “Managing for Dummies” and is  “The Leadership Guy” at Inc. Magazine where he has published over 1500 columns to date.  Peter is also a successful ghost writer, for over 100 books including Abby Lee Miller’s “Everything I Learned About Life I Learned in Dance Class.”  Peter routinely works with C-Level executives, executive coaches, and business consultants worldwide. Forward this podcast to anyone that:  √ Has a jerk for a boss √ Has a toxic work environment √ Has a co-worker that is a “credit thief” √ Needs a ghost writer √ Wants to learn about the 16 work personalities √ Wants to learn about “Home-Based Work for Dummies” √ Wants to learn strategies to deal with “jerks at work” √ Wants to learn why you should hire slow and fire fast √ Wants to learn why you should hire slow and fire fast Join Our Podcast Email List!    Follow Our Podcast: Website: Listen To Our Podcast Here YouTube Channel   Twitter   LinkedIn  Facebook   Instagram All Things College and Career Meg's LinkedIn   Bobbie's LinkedIn ACADEMIC & CAREER ADVISING SERVICES: Visit Website:  Academic and Career Advising Services Schedule an Appointment with Academic & Career Advising Services Email Meg:  meg@academicandcareeradvisingservices.com Music Production by Lena Ozea:  Lena Ozea Sound Cloud Technical Production:  Richard Barnett Introduction by:  Patricia Walsh Show Notes: Visit Peter’s Website:  Peter Economy Follow Peter on LinkedIn:  Peter's LinkedIn Read Peter’s Columns, “The Leadership Guy” on Inc.com

    58 min
  4. 06/20/2021

    #66 | Dr. Nancy Schlossberg: Career Development, Transitions and Retirement Expert

    Join us for an in-depth interview with Dr. Nancy Schlossberg who is an absolute icon in the space of Career Development, Retirement, Adult Transitions, Adults as learners, and Intergenerational Relationships. In this podcast you will learn:  √ What you should be thinking about when you prepare to retire √ The six different retirement paths that Dr. Schlossberg created √ Why adult children should hire their parents √ What Career Services Providers should focus on √ If Career Services Providers are biased √ What Dr. Schlossberg and Ruth Bader Ginsburg have in common √ About Transitions and how our reactions change √ Who Dr. Schlossberg’s mentor is √ About her work on the Strong Vocational Interest Inventory √ About her role as an activist and as a researcher √ Who Walter Reuther is √ What is next for Dr. Schlossberg   Forward this podcast to: √ Anyone thinking about retirement √ Career Services Providers, Career Coaches, Career Counselors √ Anyone in transition Join Our Podcast Email List!    Follow Our Podcast: Website: Listen To Our Podcast Here YouTube Channel   Twitter   LinkedIn  Facebook   Instagram All Things College and Career Meg's LinkedIn   Bobbie's LinkedIn ACADEMIC & CAREER ADVISING SERVICES: Visit Website:  Academic and Career Advising Services Schedule an Appointment with Academic & Career Advising Services Email Meg:  meg@academicandcareeradvisingservices.com Music Production by Lena Ozea:  Lena Ozea Sound Cloud Technical Production:  Richard Barnett Introduction by:  Patricia Walsh Show Notes: Visit website:  Transitions Through Life

    1h 10m
  5. 06/06/2021

    #65 | Medical School Admissions: Everything You Need to Know with Shirag Shemmassian, PhD Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting

    Join us for an in-depth discussion that covers everything that you need to know about the medical school admissions process with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, an expert in the field.  We get all your questions answered:  √ What are your chances for Medical School Admission? √ What is a good GPA for Medical School Admissions and how is it broken down? √ What is a good MCAT score? √ How to get into medical school from high school? √ Should you consider a D.O. program? √ Should you consider attending a Caribbean medical school? √ What are your best options for admissions if you do not have the best stats? √ What are the “four pillars” of medical school admissions? √ What to expect with the medical school interview process √ Should you take a gap year (or more) between college and medical school? √ How to write the personal statement √ What is the most underrated aspect of the medical school admissions process? √ How many schools should you apply to? Join Our Podcast Email List!    Follow Our Podcast: Website: Listen To Our Podcast Here YouTube Channel   Twitter   LinkedIn  Facebook   Instagram All Things College and Career Meg's LinkedIn   Bobbie's LinkedIn ACADEMIC & CAREER ADVISING SERVICES: Visit Website:  Academic and Career Advising Services Schedule an Appointment with Academic & Career Advising Services Email Meg:  meg@academicandcareeradvisingservices.com SHOW NOTES: Email Shirag:  contact@shemmassianconsulting.com Visit Shirag’s Website:  Shemmassian Consulting Follow Shirag on LinkedIn:  Shirag's LinkedIn Follow Shemmassian Consulting on Facebook:   Shemmassian Consulting on Facebook Follow Shemmassian Consulting on Instagram:  Instagram | Shemmassian Consulting Subscribe to Shemmassian Consulting on YouTube:  Shemmassian Consulting YouTube Channel Check out the MSAR tool that Shirag was talking about:  MSAR Tool

    58 min
  6. 05/23/2021

    #64 | Learn How Handshake Can Connect Students and Employers to Opportunities with Christine Cruzvergara, Chief Education Strategy Officer

    What is the #1 way that college students get hired?  Join us to learn all the benefits of  Handshake.  Currently Handshake has about 8 million student users, over 500,000 employers and over 1200 colleges and universities on their platform.   Handshake democratizes opportunity for all students providing equity and access.  Handshake also provides a perfect opportunity for employers to connect with student talent.  In this Episode You will Learn: How Handshake democratizes opportunity for all students by providing equity and access to opportunitiesHow Handshake can help students establish real relationships and provide them with networking opportunities How Students can have direct access to employers and opportunitiesWho Christine looks up to and how she got startedForward this Episode to: √ Anyone working in Career Services in Higher Ed institutions √ Employers looking to hire college students √ College Students looking for job opportunities √ Anyone working in Education √ Career Services Providers Join Our Podcast Email List!    Follow Our Podcast: Website: Listen To Our Podcast Here YouTube Channel   Twitter   LinkedIn  Facebook   Instagram All Things College and Career Meg's LinkedIn   Bobbie's LinkedIn ACADEMIC & CAREER ADVISING SERVICES: Visit Website:  Academic and Career Advising Services Schedule an Appointment with Academic & Career Advising Services Email Meg:  meg@academicandcareeradvisingservices.com Music Production by Lena Ozea:  Lena Ozea Sound Cloud Technical Production:  Richard Barnett Introduction by:  Patricia Walsh SHOW NOTES: Visit Handshake:  Handshake Follow Handshake on Instagram:  Handshake | Instagram Follow Handshake on LinkedIn:  Handshake | LinkedIn Follow Christine on LinkedIn:  Christine Cruzvergara | LinkedIn Learn About Dr. Farouk Dey Learn About Andy Chan

    51 min
  7. 04/25/2021

    #63 | How to Become a Human Resources Professional with HR Expert Pamela Taylor

    Everything you need to know about pursuing a career in Human Resources, with HR Expert, Pamela Taylor.   We tap into Pamela's vast knowledge of HR after working in this field for 30 years.  She has done it all, seen it all and now shares it all with us!  In this episode find out: √ Best Education to prepare you for a career in HR √ Which HR Certification should you pursue? √ Best training/preparation to work in HR √ How to reach senior levels in HR √ What a typical day as an HR Director is like √ Advantages and drawbacks. Pamela is also a Retirement and Career Coach professional.  At the end of this episode, we focus on how Pamela can help you to negotiate your life transition. Kind, smart and gracious...you are in for a treat! Join Our Podcast Email List!    Follow Our Podcast: Website: Listen To Our Podcast Here YouTube Channel   Twitter   LinkedIn  Facebook   Instagram All Things College and Career Meg's LinkedIn   Bobbie's LinkedIn ACADEMIC & CAREER ADVISING SERVICES: Visit Website:  Academic and Career Advising Services Schedule an Appointment with Academic & Career Advising Services Email Meg:  meg@academicandcareeradvisingservices Music Production by Lena Ozea:  Lena Ozea Sound Cloud Technical Production:  Richard Barnett Introduction by:  Patricia Walsh SHOW NOTES: Email Pamela:  pamela@taylorlifetransitions.com Pamela’s Website: Taylor Life Transitions SHRM:  Society for Human Resource Management HR Certifications that Pam talks about in the Podcast: SHRM SPHR CP SCP CPP SEBS CCBM Also discussed are certificates in Coaching and Employee Investigations.  Looking for an Architect in the Seattle area?  Check out:  TYP

    48 min
4.9
out of 5
31 Ratings

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