Career Moves: Recent Episodes
Career Moves
Looking for tips and tricks to help you land your dream job? Well look no further than Career Moves.
Join Rider graduate students Paulene Castro and Mikayla McLaughlin as they share important career advice, essential resume tips, successful interview skills, eye-catching cover letter ideas, and so much more four times a day, every day.
This week on Career Moves our hosts Karl Craft, Sunny Santiago and Chris Young interview Rider alumnus Kevin Tedesco. Kevin is a long time leader in operations with Aramark within six major sports and entertainment facilities in the NY and Philadelphia regions and has been active at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park since its opening, acting as the General Manager & Resident District Manager. Since its opening in 2004, Citizens Bank Park has continually ranked in the top of all ballpark surveys. In this episode, Kevin shares his advice for those students who are looking to make a career in the sports business industry and favorite foods to grab while at the ballpark! Tune in to hear Kevin's accessible secrets to success that are applicable to many fields in and out of the sports business industry!
This week on Career Moves, our hosts Karl Craft, Sugenny Santiago & Chris Young dive into tips to advance in the professional world post graduation. They offer a wide range of expertise, from how to ace an interview, finding a great mentor and how to keep yourself at the top of your game throughout your career. This is one you don't want to miss, packed with lots of helpful advice and personal anecdotes to help you stand out in your career!
Tune in to this episode to hear more about what goes on backstage at the Philadelphia Ballet with established guests, John Whitehead and Taylor Keller. Both guests work in the Fundraising and Marketing Department to help plan events in the Philly community. Our hosts also speak with Megan, a Senior in the AIM program at Rider. She talks about her experience with her internships within the Performing Arts Realm. If you're interested in pursuing Arts Administration, Program and Marketing, and Social Media, this episode is for you!
On this episode of Career Moves, your hosts are joined by two inspiring guests, Eric Best and Alexis Burns. Eric Best is a hydrologist and chemist working as the head of DEIA at the United States Geological Survey Center with the Federal Government, also known as USGS. Alexis Burns is a sophomore at Rider majoring in Environmental Science. When she's not in class, she involves herself in clubs and other positions on campus regarding environmental concerns and sustainability. Tune in to hear these insightful guests discuss the importance of education, mentorship, and representation in the STEM community. You can also learn more about USGA and ways to pave your own path in the science world
Join our hosts Karl Kraft, Sugenny Santiago, and Chris Young as they navigate the unique trials and tribulations faced by first generation students. Our first guest, Cory Roach, Rider alumni from class of 2013 discusses his inspiring journey as a first generation student in research and higher education. Also joining this podcast is Kyle Howser, one of the STEM coordinators at Rider that works closely with first generation students.
On this episode of Career Moves, your hosts get some insight on the gaming industry from Jas Moore, a 2017 Rider graduate. She currently works as a game design manager for PlayStation in London. Jas discusses her career path and tips on how to standout as an aspiring candidate to recruiters from her past recruiting perspective. She also sat down with a current Rider student to answer their questions about a career in gaming.
Our hosts are joined by Rider Alum, Sean Piotrowski, a technology strategist for Microsoft, and a current Rider student pursuing their B.S. in computer science. These guests dive into the skills needed to be successful in the rapidly evolving tech industry. Tune in to hear about AI, trends and how to get ahead in future careers in computers and technology.
On this episode of Career Moves, Karl Craft, Sugenny Santiago, and Chris Young dive deep into the acting realm with special guest, Joseph Halsey. Mr. Halsey has a range of experience including his appearances in The Cosby Show and Law & Order SVU. After his acting career, he wanted to give back to his community in Trenton by starting the James R. Halsey Foundation, where young artists are able to gain film experience. Tune in for a behind the scenes look at his acting career and entrepreneurial journey!
On this episode of Career Moves, your hosts Karl Craft, Chris Young, and Sugenny Santiago dive into the future of Accounting with elements of AI and how it relates to entrepreneurship. Today's show highlights the co-founder of TimeCredit whose start-up company focuses on AI created for Accounting purposes.
Paulene Castro talks about why you should follow up after an interview and how soon you should reach out.
The hiring process is a little intimidating, so Mikayla McLaughlin tells all you need to know about how employers hire their employees.
Mikayla McLaughlin gives advice on why cover letters are necessary and what you should put on it.