Mules with a Mission: Recent Episodes
UCM Career Services
Welcome to the Mules with a Mission Podcast! This podcast, hosted by Sara Taber and Kaylee Tieman from the Career Services Center at the University of Central Missouri, is designed to aid in professional development and educate listeners on many career related topics with guest speakers from our office, university, alumni and real world employers!
Welcome back to the final episode of the Mule Mindset Podcast for the Spring 2024 semester! On today's episode, Kendall, Ethan, Jess & our special guest Kris Howard from Success Advising take a guess on the 25 Best Songs About Work! How many were you able to guess?
Welcome back to the Mule Mindset Podcast! Listen to this week's episode as we discuss 10 Great Graduate Careers You Can Get with Any Degree featuring Drew Burkeybile from Graduate Studies.
Welcome back to the Mule Mindset Podcast! Listen to this week's episode to find out the Best Careers for Each Enneagram Type!
Welcome back to the Mule Mindset Podcast! Listen to this week's episode to find out 7 Good Questions to Ask at an Interview (ft. Bailey Weiker).
Welcome back to the Mule Mindset Podcast! Listen to this week's episode to find out the Top 5: Highest Paying Jobs in IT featuring Ray Walters, who gives students great insight into this industry.
Join us on this weeks of episode of the Mule Mindset Podcast! Do you think you can name the Top 10 Largest Employers in The United States? You might be surprised!
Welcome back! Join us for this week's lively and captivating podcast, where we explore the top 12 most enjoyable jobs and hear insights with Ed Wirthwein at the University of Central Missouri!
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Welcome Back! Listen to this week's fun & exciting podcast as we discuss 7 Television Shows That Might Inspire A Career Path featuring Gio Escalera, one of our Success Advisors here at the University of Central Missouri!
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On this week's episode of the Mule Mindset podcast, we bring you our fourth article of the semester! Jess & Kendall discuss the article about the Top 5: Growing Career Fields. Tune in to hear more!
On this week's episode of the Mule Mindset podcast, we bring you another interesting article for the semester! In this third episode of the season and we catch Jess & Kendall attempting to guess the Top 5: Highest Paying Jobs in the Next Decade. Listen along, and try to guess all five!
On another episode of the Mule Mindset podcast, we bring you our second-interesting article for the semester, one that might shock you! In this second episode of the season and catch Kendall & Ethan attempting to guess the 10 Best Countries to Work Abroad in 2024. Listen along, and try to guess all ten!
As the semester kicks off, we've decided to shake things up on the Mule Mindset Podcast. This term, our focus is on researching and reviewing articles, followed by lively discussions presented in a fun yet informative manner. Jump into the first episode of the season and catch Ethan & Jess attempting to guess the 10 Most Crucial Things to Consider When Choosing a Career!
On this episode of the Mule Mindset, Jess & Kendall discuss the various courses that the Career & Life Design Center offers.
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On this episode of the Mule Mindset we discuss the various types of interviews that our students have experienced!
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On this episode of The Mule Mindset podcast, we discuss the Professional Clothing Studio with our special guest, Kara Henderson, the Lead of the Professional Clothing Studio.
Join us on today's episode of The Mule Mindset Podcast, where we are joined with Joni Porter, the Career & Life Design Centers Event Coordinator! We discuss our most recent poll that discovers the different methods that students do to prepare for events!
Have you encountered any challenges on Handshake? Listen to this episode of the Mule Mindset podcast as we discuss through this various challenges and different ways to overcome them!
In this episode of The Mule Mindset Podcast, we dive deep into a topic that has puzzled job seekers and hiring managers alike for generations: the infamous cover letter!
In this episode, we focus on our campus populations mindset over resumes, exploring the emotional spectrum from confident to anxious, curious to terrified. Join The Mule Mindset as we delve into how these mindsets affect our approach to resumes!
Join us in this episode as we dive into the art of networking within your campus community. Whether you're a college freshman or a graduate student, this podcast offers insights on building meaningful connections with peers, professors, and our campus resources. Tune in to learn how these connections can enhance your college journey and set you up for success. Don't miss out – start building your campus network today! Additionally, follow us on Instagram to stay up-to-date with our upcoming episodes!
Join us on our first episode of The Mule Mindset Podcast! We introduce to you our new hosts & discuss the goals for the Career & Life Design Center's new podcast, focused on tialoring each episode to the input we receive from our student body weekly! Follow us on Instagram to stay up-to-date!
In this episode of the Mules with a Mission Podcast, we discuss the variety of classes that are available to students through the Career & Life Design Center. Join Jess, Chlesea, Ethan and our special guest Reagen as we learn about the different details of the classes which can help you develop professional skills, explore career options, and enhance your personal growth. Whether you're interested in career readiness or simply want to built out your life, the Career and Life Design Center has something for everyone. Don't miss this informative episode that will inspire you to take advantage of the resources available to you on campus!
Welcome back to the Mules with a Mission Podcast! This week, on Episode 3, we discuss the impact of social media on your hiring potential. With the rise of social media, employers are increasingly using it to screen potential job candidates. This podcast provides valuable insights into how your social media presence can affect your professional reputation and employment prospects, as well as tips on how to optimize your online image.
In this episode of Mules with a Mission, we dive into the factors that you should consider when selecting a career. From aligning your values to understanding your management styles, Ethan, Hannah, Jess, & Chelsea provide practical tips and advice to help you find a career that brings you both fulfillment and success. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a change, this episode is packed with valuable insights to guide your journey towards a fulfilling career. Join us for Episode 2 of Season 6 of Mules with a Mission and discover the keys to finding your path!
In the first episode of Season 6 of 'Mules with a Mission', hosts Ethan Gerst, Hannah Walters, Jessica Johnson, and Chelsea Miyashiro explore the "biggest resume icks" that could be holding you back from landing your dream job. From using unprofessional fonts and gaudy colors to including irrelevant information, they share their top tips for crafting a polished and effective resume. Tune in as we discuss how to avoid common mistakes and include valuable insights and practical advice to help you take your resume to the next level!
This week's episode will be revealing the advantages of on-campus work with Kendall Reger, Jessica Johnson, Chelsea Miyashiro, & Riley Barry as they share their insights and personal experiences. Tune in to understand the significance of on-campus work opportunities!
On this weeks episode we have special guest Tad Miller, discussing ways the workplace can better support the LGBTQIA+ community. Alongside some other great topics!
Guest star Joni Porter joins us this week to discuss upcoming events this semester and ways to make the best impression on employers.
Welcome back to Season 5 of Mules with a Mission! We introduce this seasons topic idea, new cohost Kendall Reger, and so much more!
This week we have special guest Jordan talking about the importance of social media etiquette, especially with spring break coming up.
Join us this week as guest speaker Joni Porter tells us about the upcoming virtual job and internship fair! She also gives us information about how you can set yourself a part, when meeting an employer.
This week on Mules with a Mission we have special guest Jessica Johnson, talking about building your compass, finding your true north and information about the Life Design course.
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We are excited to introduce our new host Kaylee Tieman and Sara Taber. Listen in this week to learn more about them and what to expect this semester! We have some exciting things ahead for Season 4!
In this episode of the Mules with a Mission Podcast, Jessica Johnson discusses our NEW Life Design Course with a member of it's very first cohort Alex Wilson to discuss his experience in the course and why you should consider taking it!
In this episode of the Mules with a Mission Podcast, I chat with Joy Grynko on the importance of creating a good work playlist. We also talk a bit about how the different genres can effect you and tips on making one for yourself!
In this week's episode, I bring in Kaylee Tieman an Events Assistant in our office to discuss our top Water Cooler Topics and the importance of Water Cooler Chats!
In this episode of the Mules with a Mission podcast, I brought in Jessica Johnson from the UCM Career Services Center to discuss some of the worst interviews that she has been a part of as an Interviewer!
Hey Mules and Jennies! First of all, welcome back! In this episode, Chelsea Miyashiro and I talk about WISE-A-THON and what students can expect from it this week, so tune in to find out more details!
Hey Mules and Jennies! On this week's episode of Mules with a Mission we bring in none other than the one and only Kelly Murphy to discuss his personal experiences building his brand and the process he went through taking in that process! If you are working on building your own brand and making your mark this is the one for you!
This week on Mules with a Mission, we bring in Dr. Ryan Rostine to discuss his experience in the K-12 Industry and explains what key traits are necessary to be successful within it!
In this episode of Mules with a Mission, we bring in the one and only UCM President Dr. Roger Best to discuss this week's industries being Management, Accounting & Finance!
In this episode of the Mules with a Mission Podcast, we bring in Kris Howard, a Career Counselor here at UCM, to talk about the Open Options Program! This episode is dedicated for incoming Freshman who aren't too sure what major or career they want to get out of their college experience because that's what the Open Options Program is all about!
Hey Mules and Jennies! We hope that you all had a fantastic winter break! Sorry that we left you all handing back in December, but we are back now! We have a lot of new changes to both our office and some new fresh topics to discuss as well!
Links from Discussion with Robin Terrell
Email: terrell@ucmo.edu
Donation Link: ucmfoundation.org/give/career-services
Hey Mules and Jennies, we hope that everyone had a happy and safe Thanksgiving break! This week, we bring in two wonderful speakers, UCM Alumni Chris Beggs to talk about becoming an alumni and Tiffany Cochran from the UCM Alumni Foundation to talk about opportunities for UCM Alumni!
Hey Mules and Jennies! This week we bring back Director of the UCM Career Services Center Amber Goreham to talk with us about our Graduate Follow Up Survey! Tune in to learn what it is, why we do it, why it is important to the university as well as how you can avoid being called after graduating!
In this episode of Mules with a Mission, we bring back Joy Grynko, Career Advisor in the UCM Career Services Center, to talk about the ins and outs of salary negotiation as well as give her insight on her own experience doing negotiating her own salary!
In this episode of Mules with a Mission, we bring back Career Services' own Chelsea Peters to talk about the NACE competencies and how they relate to soft skills as well as get an employer perspective on how those competencies are important/how to improve upon them during student's time in college!
In this episode of Mules with a Mission, we dive deep and ask ourselves the question, "Are you career ready certified?" If your answer to this question is no, then we have a potential answer for you! We bring in Assistant Director of Career Services Jessica Johnson to talk about our Career Readiness Course and how it can help you become Career Ready!
In this episode of Mules with a Mission, we bring back both former UCM Career Cervices Career Advisor and Alumni Dylan Green to talk a bit about the application process of graduate school, but also about what to expect through your time going through that graduate program!
In this episode of Mules with a Mission, we bring in Steve Ossenheimer from PSAV to discus on campus recruiting and the best ways to approach employers on campus!
In this episode of Mules with a Mission, Carson and I (Austin) give our insight on the different types of Interviewing as well as Professional Dress! Along with that, we bring in recruiter Katie Lenz from BKD to give her insight in the matters from an employers point of view! We also bring back our Career Ready Mule, Sarah Richardson, to check in on her as she completes her final semester here at UCM!
In this episode of Mules with a Mission, we discuss the importance of Cover Letters and how they impact you as an applicant! Also, we bring in Terri Haake from the Missouri Department of Agriculture who has self reportedly seen over 1000 resumes and cover letters through her career in Human Resources to discuss her opinion on Cover Letters and how to do one right!
In this episode of Mules with a Mission we bring in The Director of Career Services at the University of Central Missouri Amber Goreham to discuss as for mentioned the rights and wrongs of job searching and the job search process!
In this episode of Mules with a mission, we bring on UCM Career Advisor Joy Grynko to discuss the online networking tools that are available and how networking online is necessary in today's world!
In this episode, we bring on the Employer Relations Specialist, Joni Porter, to discuss the importance of our upcoming events here on campus. We also introduce our CAREER READY MULE Sarah Richardson!
On this episode of Mules with a Mission, we bring in UCM Career Advisor Chelsea Peters to discuss the most common facts and misconceptions when it comes your resume!
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