Major Choices

Indiana University Career Exploration & Student Employment
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Major Choices is a podcast that helps you design the career you want. With each episode you’ll get a quick booster shot of career confidence to get you launched towards a fulfilling career. Hosted by board certified career coach, Rachel Gerber, Major Choices is a podcast from the Career Development Center at Indiana University.

  1. 3 OCT

    Episode 55: AI on Campus: Using Generative AI Responsibly in College

    On today's episode of Major Choices, Brayden, Jed, and Mallory talk about something getting a lot of buzz on campus these days: GenAI-101. Plus, learn a few extra tips on how to use AI responsibly as a college student.

    16 min

  2. 22 SEP

    Episode 54: Thriving Through the Pressure: Limited Capacity Majors & Self-Care

    Season 6: Ep 1  Applying to limited capacity majors at your school can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Major Choices, Mallory and Jed are joined by new co-host, Brayden, as they share practical tips for studying smarter, managing stress, and finding balance, so you can set yourself up for success without burning out. Whether you’re eyeing a competitive program or just adjusting to life in college, this episode will help you build habits that support both your academic goals and your wellbeing.

    19 min

  3. 5 MAY

    Episode 53: Major Moves: Tapping Into Career Resources

    In todays episode, Mallory, Jed, and Treston give an in-depth overview of the resources available on the Career Exploration and Student Employment Center’s website. From resumes and cover letters, to career questions geared for specific minority groups, they highlight various aspects that can benefit you today. Additionally, Mallory interviews sophomore Kaden Sheffield, who had hands-on experience designing and updating the website.   Show notes: Resume Guide Cover Letter Guide Interview Guide Identity-Based Employment Resources Career Communities

    23 min

  4. 28 MAR

    Episode 52: Celebrating 50 Episodes--where we have been and what we've learned!

    For today’s episode, Mallory, Jed, and Treston celebrate the 50th episode of Major Choices after a spring break hiatus. From faculty started to now being 100% student run, the podcast has seen various forms of growth that have helped students from all of the world! Listen now as we recap some of our best tips, funny stories, and surprise metrics! (Update: as of March 2025, Major Choices have 12,218 downloads since published.)

    22 min

  5. 28 FEB

    Episode 51: Mastering NACE: Navigating the Core Competencies for Career Success

    Mallory, Jed, and Treston meet to discuss the list of competencies created by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), which measures the skills that recruiters value as a student transitions into the workforce. Listen for our examples, stories and detailed descriptions so you can master the competencies.  Major Choices is joined by special guest Alex King, an IU student who is an expert in NACE competencies and provides insight into their value for employers.

    26 min

  6. 14 FEB

    Episode 50: Finding Your Summer Job: Standing Out and Setting Yourself Up for Success

    As the school year rounds up within the next couple of months, the mindset of students is often focused on all that comes with summer – warm weather, back-home friends, seeing your pets, and... jobs.  While the time to land the dream-internship is in the past, you can make the most of your time prepare for the summer when your dreams come true. This week, we will talk you through how you can take advantage of your opportunities this summer to make your experiences as meaningful as possible. Plus, Mallory, Jed, and Treston talk about some of their, rather interesting, job experiences and how they turned a bad situation into resume talking points!

    27 min

  7. 31 ENE

    Episode 49--Turning Rejection into Redirection

    Jed and Mallory welcome a new voice on major choices, Treston, as they discuss how to cope with not meeting the threshold for admission into The Kelley School of Business here at IU Bloomington. This episode breaks down some of the feelings students may be feeling, and help them answer the question of “what do I do now?” Tune in as Jed, Mallory, and Treston help you make the most of the new opportunities available to you. Plus, they welcome Megan Ray, a special guest from Kelley who knows all-too-well how you might be feeling.

    24 min

  8. 09/12/2024

    Episode 48: Off the Beaten Path: Unique Jobs and Unique Majors

    Ever pursued a major or career path that makes people raise their eyebrows? This podcast explores unconventional jobs, offbeat majors, and the people bold enough to follow their passions. From art conservators to theme park designers, we dive into unique stories, bust stereotypes, and uncover how these paths can lead to fulfilling, surprising, and successful careers. Perfect for anyone asking—or answering—“What are you going to do with that?”

    26 min
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Major Choices is a podcast that helps you design the career you want. With each episode you’ll get a quick booster shot of career confidence to get you launched towards a fulfilling career. Hosted by board certified career coach, Rachel Gerber, Major Choices is a podcast from the Career Development Center at Indiana University.

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    Indiana University Career Exploration & Student Employment
  • Años de actividad
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodios
    62
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