Career Gear: Recent Episodes
Clarion University
A podcast designed to GEAR UP your professionalism by the Clarion University Center for Career and Professional Development.
Tatum Henderson was an average college student who hated doing things that made her uncomfortable, such as interviewing and team projects. Now she is a successful Clarion University graduate with a career in social services and very active in her community. Listen in as Tatum talks about her experiences and how stepping outside of her comfort zone helped her to develop the career-ready skills she never realized she had until she met that first employer!
Not sure of how to be efficient and patient in obtaining your career after you graduate? As a recent graduate from Clarion University, with a Bachelor's in Mass Media and Journalism and a Master’s in Strategic Communication, Alexis White’s knowledge is FRESH on all of the ins and outs of getting started right after your time in school. Listen as she shares her story and gives tips on how to become well-organized in the world of resumes, applying for jobs, and making sure you get the job that will keep you loving what you do.
How often do you try to avoid thinking about your financial future? Don’t worry, you are not alone! Thinking about your finances can be super stressful, especially as a college student, but financial planner, John Owens, is here to share with you, how saving early can add up fast and help you prepare for retirement. Investing in your future does not have to be difficult. Listen as John offers valuable resources and tips to get you started today!
Many student-athletes struggle and sell themselves short when it comes to finding transferrable skills that can help show their future employer how being a student-athlete has prepared them for the real world. Joe Gucwa, head diving coach at Saginaw State University, discusses what student-athletes can bring to their employer to show that they are worth their time.
Jonathan Shaffer, an alumnus from Clarion University, has made himself a great career in the communications field by taking up opportunities and networking. With his passions dating back to high school, listen to Jonathan as he shares his tips on career readiness and how to become the best you can be in your field through as he shares his own professional experiences and understanding the importance of diversity in the workplace.
Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn, be sure and let him know you heard his CareerGear Podcast Episode!
This episode is sponsored by CUpro -- signup and learn more at www.clarion.edu/cupro
Hunter Nicholson now has a successful career with WebFX, but once she was a student searching for the perfect internship opportunity -- that didn't seem like it would ever happen. That's when Hunter created her own opportunity with an organization local to her, giving her a chance to build skills, network with professionals, and expand her idea of what career-ready meant. Listen in as Hunter share's tips on how you can also create your own career experiences and develop your skillset.
This episode is sponsored by CUmentor.
- How do you identify if an organization where you're interested in working might be LGBTQ+ friendly?
- What do you do if an interviewer starts asking you inappropriate questions or questions that make you uncomfortable?
Listen in as Clarion University alumni Clayton Leadbetter tackles this issue! Clayton shares a number of resources that will help empower you to navigate the job search confidently.
Connect with Clayton on LinkedIn - be sure to let him know you heard his Career Gear podcast episode!
This episode is sponsored by CUpro!
Getting started in any career can be intimidating but perhaps more so for careers in the creative industry. In this epsiode, film producer and live event planner Nate Ragon shares surprising, yet effective strategies for anyone who is looking to begin a career in film production. If you found Nate's advice helpful, give a listen to his podcast.
This episode of Career Gear is sponsored by CUpro
Nikki Staley started working at Cosmito with a desire to grow into a leadership position. Now as the owner and creative director, Nikki expertly leverages networking to keep moving her career forward. Listen up as she shares tips and strategies to help YOU do the same.
Nikki is a Clarion University graduate with a BS in Communication and you can connect with her on LinkedIn.
This episode is sponsored by CUpro
Allie Probst is a 2017 Clarion University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Human Resource Management. Hired in 2018 at the Penn State University Financial & Life Skills Center, Allie's career is supporting students in learning about how to manage their finances. Through her work, she has helped many students understand, build, and utilize their own budget! In this episode, you will hear Allie's passion for helping people take control of their finances so that they can pursue their goals and live THEIR passions!
This is PART 2 of 2....if you missed Episode 4, be sure to give it a listen.
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This episode is sponsored by CUprofessional. Enroll now to learn more about the importance of financial responsibility.
Allie Probst is a 2017 Clarion University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Human Resource Management. Hired in 2018 at the Penn State University Financial & Life Skills Center, Allie's career is supporting students in learning about how to manage their finances.
Through her work, she has helped many students understand, build, and utilize their own budget! In this episode, you will hear Allie's passion for helping people take control of their finances so that they can pursue their goals and live THEIR passions!
This is PART 1 of 2....be sure to move on to Episode 5 to put your finances in to high gear!
This episode is sponsored by CUprofessional. Enroll now to learn more about the importance of financial responsibility.
Author of Edumagic: A Guide for Preservice Teachers and EduShine On: A Guide for New Teachers Dr. Sam Fecich shares strategies to become an educator of excellence- specifically for college students! Learn how to rock networking to maximize your job search and track your student teaching activities for resumes & portfolios.
Dr. Fecich is a professor of education, author, and passionate about working with students or teaching preservice teachers about educational technology or special education. She is passionate about teaching preservice teachers to learn how to hone their digital presence, unite their professional learning network, create activities with technology tools that engage students in a meaningful and impactful way, apply the Danielson Framework for teaching, and learn the ins and out of special education and how to best serve all students based on their strengths and areas of need.
Connect with Dr. Fecich or follow her on Instagram or Twitter. Check out the EduMagic Podcast for even more teacher tips!
"Apply Online" or "go to that job search website" or "keywords" ...What does ANY of that mean and do you need a tech degree in order to decipher the online job application mystery? NO! Tech Industry expert and Clarion University Alumni Mark Liberto lets listeners in on the secret of resume keywords and shares industry tricks to help you gain an advantage in the job search.
Check out O'Net Online to learn more about resume keywords and schedule a consultation with your career center for a personalized resume review.
What in the world is an elevator pitch? Join Career Gear Podcast guest, Julia Hazlet from Enterprise Holdings to learn more about how to expertly craft this short personal introduction that will WOW an employer. Learn more about career opportunities with Enterprise and connect with Julia on LinkedIn. Be sure to mention you heard her expert advice on the Career Gear Podcast!
This episode is sponsored by CUprofessional!