Work Like A Laker

Work Like A Laker
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GVSU Career Center staff address key career-related topics, offering guidance and strategies for exploring, preparing for, and pursuing career opportunities. 

  1. Pivot! Rethinking Your Career Path

    6D AGO

    Pivot! Rethinking Your Career Path

    Passions change. Interests shift. Maybe you were set on a career and now you’re realizing that’s not what you want to do. Maybe you’re interested in a field that seems completely different from your current major. Maybe you’re feeling burned out. Change can be scary, but it can also be worth it. In today’s episode of Work Like a Laker, hosts Megan Riksen and Grace Joaquin are joined by Dave Bengry, Project Coordinator in the IT department at GVSU and former physical therapist, and Drew Tocco, Senior Operations Coordinator at Magic Cabinet and former teacher. Tune in as they unpack the process of pivoting careers and all the possibilities that come with it. Read the full transcript here.#careeradvice #burnout #education #healthcare #worklikealaker #GVSU

    37 min
  2. How to Get Accepted into Secondary Admit Programs

    JAN 20

    How to Get Accepted into Secondary Admit Programs

    To any student interested in applying (or reapplying) to secondary admission programs here at GVSU, we know that the process for being accepted is an intimidating one. How important is a high GPA? How can a candidate stand out in highly competitive programs? What will the interview look like, and how can you prepare? Today, host Megan Riksen is joined by special guests Mike Saldana, Director of Student Services for the College of Health Professions, and Mackenzie Ware, Student Engagement and Academic Resourcing Specialist with the Kirkhof College of Nursing. To get your questions answered and feel as prepared as possible when applying for these types of programs, tune into this episode of Work like a Laker! Read the full transcript here.Secondary Admit Program RequirementsGVSU Career Center#secondaryadmissionprograms #applicationprocess #healthcare #GVSU #worklikealaker #careeradvice

    29 min
  3. Finding a Professional Mentor

    12/02/2025

    Finding a Professional Mentor

    Did you know that people with a professional mentor are promoted five times faster than people without one? It’s not surprising when you consider all the fantastic benefits of having a mentor, from an expanded professional network to personalized guidance on your career goals. But what is a mentor, and how do you get one? In today’s episode of Work Like a Laker, all of your questions will be answered as hosts Megan Riksen and Dani Lauer are joined by special guest and GVSU alum Jermale Eddie, the director of business growth at SpringGR and a business advisor, speaker, and coach. Whether you’ve never considered having a mentor before or have been searching for one for a while, this episode is here to get you started on the path to a successful mentorship! Read the full transcript here.

    22 min
  4. Intern Takeover: Professionalism in the Workplace

    11/18/2025

    Intern Takeover: Professionalism in the Workplace

    Today’s episode of Work like a Laker is an extra-special episode, because it has some extra-special hosts. It’s time for the Intern Takeover episode, hosted by the GVSU Career Center interns for the 2025-26 year: Shea Hannigan, Sofia Pratt, Denys Zamaraiev, Brody Zondervan, and Callie Zwart! In this episode, the interns lead the discussion on professionalism in the workplace. Entering a professional workplace with no idea of what to expect is intimidating, but the interns are here to shed some light on those expectations. From dressing appropriately for an interview to building good relationships with your colleagues, the interns will share everything they know— as learned through their firsthand experience working in a professional environment. Read the full transcript. #gvcareers #worklikealaker #professionalism #dressatire #effectivecommunication #timemanagement #interntakeover

    37 min
  5. Succeeding in Graduate School

    11/04/2025

    Succeeding in Graduate School

    How do you succeed in graduate school? Whether you’re currently a graduate student or you’re considering a graduate program for the future, you’ve probably had this question bouncing around in your head. Luckily, today’s episode of Work Like A Laker is here to help. Host Megan Riksen is joined by Erica Hamilton, Vice Provost for Distributed Learning and Dean of The Graduate School at GVSU, and Molly Landa, current GVSU Graduate Student. Together, they’ll discuss the secrets to succeeding in graduate school and how you can make the absolute most of your graduate program experience. Read the full transcript here. Resources:  GVSU - The Graduate School GVSU - Graduate Degree Programs and Certificates #graduateschool #graduateprograms #gradstudent #gvcareers #success #education #worklikealaker

    28 min
  6. Neurodivergence in the Workplace

    10/21/2025

    Neurodivergence in the Workplace

    On today’s episode of Work Like a Laker, hosts Megan Riksen and Grace Joaquin take a closer look at how neurodivergence factors into the workforce. Whether you’re a neurodivergent individual preparing to enter the workforce or you’re an employer wanting to create a more inclusive environment, this episode will give you some great information— along with some helpful tips and resources. Later, David Steadman, a GVSU alum, joins the episode to share about his experience in the workforce. Read the full transcript. Resources: MiLife Michigan Rehabilitation Services EARN Job Accommodation Network Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology Disability Advocates of Kent County Center for Disability Inclusion #gvcareers #neurodivergence #careerhelp #resources #worklikealaker

    14 min
  7. Employers Tell All: What Makes a Good Candidate

    10/07/2025

    Employers Tell All: What Makes a Good Candidate

    Entering the workforce can feel terrifying, especially when you have no idea what employers are looking for. What will make you stand out in a competitive job market? What do employers want to see on resumes? What are you supposed to do in the interview? In today’s episode of Work Like A Laker, host Megan Riksen is joined by special guests Lisa Zimmerman, Human Resource Manager at John Ball Zoo, and Jared Curley, Director of Talent Management at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, to answer these questions and more from the perspective of the employers themselves. Read the full transcript. #gvcareers #jobsearch #careeradvice #interview #resume #worklikealake #employeradvice

    29 min
  8. Gaining Experience in Healthcare

    09/23/2025

    Gaining Experience in Healthcare

    When it comes to the healthcare field, gaining experience is as necessary as it is daunting. Today, host Megan Riksen is joined by Meghan Veltri and Stephanie Dombrowski-Jensen, Assistant Directors and Career Advisors for the Healthcare Career Community– and they know that you have questions. How do you gain experience? Where do you gain experience? What do you do if an experience makes you reconsider your career path? And why, exactly, is gaining experience so important? Tune in to this episode of Work Like a Laker as we unpack these questions and share the insights you need. Read the full transcript.Resources: Healthcare Career Community How to Gain Healthcare Experience event Some Job Shadowing Resources    #gvcareers #healthcare #gainingexperience #careercommunities #worklikealaker

    22 min
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GVSU Career Center staff address key career-related topics, offering guidance and strategies for exploring, preparing for, and pursuing career opportunities. 

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  • Creator
    Work Like A Laker
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Work Like A Laker