The Career Ready Podcast

The Career Ready Podcast

Listen to The Career Ready Podcast to learn about resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, interviewing, and all the things you need to Be Career Ready with the Career Services Center at College of DuPage.

Episodes

March 19, 2024 13 mins

In today’s episode, we talk about employment experience and how you can use it to create an impactful resume. We also provide information on the NACE Competency of Leadership. 

Topic #1 (Competency): Pierre discusses some key behaviors from the Leadership competency. This competency is a part of the top 8 competencies from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). 

Topic #2 (Main Topic): Michelle ...

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In today’s episode, Pierre interviews a former student that faced many challenges as a non-traditional age student. She shares her story of perseverance and overcoming barriers to be recognized as an outstanding grad and better prepared to enter the workforce. Before the interview Michelle answers a listener question about presenting projects to employers and more specifically on a resume.

Topic #1 (Listener Mail): Michel...

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February 20, 2024 29 mins

In today’s episode, we explain the value of the cover letter and how to approach the content to include on the document. The cover letter is compared to the resume and how the two documents supplement each other in the job search. We also provide information on a resource called VMock SMART Resume which helps users understand the resume AI review process. 

Topic #1 (Listener Mail): Listen to Michelle provide a review of th...

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February 6, 2024 20 mins

In today’s episode, we cover how to tailor your resume to beat the ATS system that often prevents resumes from being considered by employers. We also answer a listener question on how to tailor your resume when you are applying for a job in a new field. 

Topic #1 (Listener Mail): Listen to Pierre answer a listener question: “Many jobs, even what I think of as entry level jobs, set minimum qualifications for a certain amoun...

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January 23, 2024 30 mins

In today’s episode Michelle interviews Assistant Professor Annie Knight, Program Chair for the Paralegal Studies Program at College of DuPage. Throughout the interview she discusses the career possibilities in Paralegal careers along with skills needed to succeed in the profession. Tips to get started are also shared in addition to specific details about studying the program at College of DuPage.

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January 9, 2024 23 mins

In today’s episode Pierre interviews Nelson Cantada Assistant Professor, in Fashion Studies at College of DuPage. Throughout the interview the possibilities within fashion careers are discussed along with skills needed to succeed in the profession. Tips to get started are also shared in addition to specific details about studying the program at College of DuPage.

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In today’s episode Rebecca interviews Professor Jane Murtaugh, Program Chair for the Human Resources Certificate Program at College of DuPage. Throughout the interview she discusses the career possibilities in Human Resources careers along with skills needed to succeed in the profession. Tips to get started are also shared in addition to specific details about studying the program at College of DuPage.

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December 12, 2023 33 mins

During this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, Pierre shares tips related to preparing for salary negotiation and ideas how to work through the conversation. Points of research and planning are shared along with resources for the pre-negotiation stage. Hypotheticals and things to consider for the negotiation stage are also shared. Rebecca also leads off the episode by reviewing the communication competency and breaks down one of ...

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During this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we share tips on the job search process from a hiring manager’s perspective. We also explore the NACE Competency of Professionalism. 

Topic #1: Michelle interviews Angelo Conti, Supervisor of Mail & Warehouse Services at the College of DuPage, who shares tips on the job search process, including how job seekers can stand out to a hiring manager. 

 Topic #2: Pierre discuss...

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During this episode of The Career Ready Podcast, we discuss what questions to ask employers at the end of an interview. We also cover how to reach out to an employer after you've applied for a job. 

Topic #1: Rebecca shares tips on what questions to ask – and not ask – at the end of a job interview. Discover what questions will help you better understand the job and the employer as well as help you shine as a candidat...

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During this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we hear from a student that secured an internship in her first year at College of DuPage. She shares her story and tips for other students seeking opportunities. We also explore the NACE Competency of Critical Thinking. 

Topic #1 Pierre interviews Kimberly, a student at College of DuPage about her summer internship experience and how she secured the opportunity within her fi...

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During this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we will talk about how to discuss your strengths and weaknesses during an interview. We will also introduce CareerOneStop, which is a website helpful for researching jobs and interview prep. 

Topic #1: Michelle shares tips on how to present your strengths and weaknesses to employers during interviews. 

Topic #2: Rebecca talks about CareerOneStop, a career website with great r...

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During this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we discuss job seeking with a disability. We will also explore a resource called Ask JAN. 

Topic #1: Michelle interviews Melissa Schertz, the Interim Manager for the Career Services Center at College of DuPage, about how to approach the job search process if you have a disability, including the review of important terminology, laws, and guidance on the disclosure process. 

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During this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we start a new series on answering interview questions. This episode is about answering behavioral interview questions using the STAR method. 

Topic #1: Pierre answers a listener question about when to show up at an interview. This is an important component of the interview that does take some planning. It is a great way to show your professionalism. 

 Topic #2: Rebecca talks...

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September 5, 2023 31 mins

During this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we discuss the current job market and growing trends in the workforce. We also explore the NACE Competency of Technology. 

Topic #1: Pierre interviews Joe Cassidy, the Assistant VP of Economic Development and Dean of Continuing Education and Public Services about current job market and growing trends in the workforce including remote work and AI. 

Topic #2 : Michelle discusse...

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Welcome to Season 4! On this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we give career tips on how to have a successful fall semester by updating your resume, participating on campus, getting ready for a spring or summer internship, and more.  We also discuss highlights from our faculty interviews from over the summer.

Topic #1 – Catch up with your hosts, Michelle Malik, Pierre Michiels, and Rebecca Harrington 

Topic #2 – Highlig...

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August 8, 2023 22 mins

 In today’s episode Rebecca interviews Brian Clement, Associate Professor and Department Chair of Horticulture at College of DuPage. They discuss the career possibilities within horticulture along with skills needed to succeed in the profession. Tips to get started are also shared in addition to what the program has to offer its students at College of DuPage.

Learn more about COD's Horticulture Program here:  cod.edu...

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In this episode Michelle interviews Robert Plank, Assistant Professor, at College of DuPage. They discuss the career possibilities within computer and information technology along with skills needed to succeed in the profession. Tips to get started are also shared in addition to what the program has to offer its students at College of DuPage.

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July 11, 2023 36 mins

In this episode Pierre interviews Stephanie Vlach, Assistant Professor, Co-chair for Sports Management, and Sports Management Faculty Advisor at College of DuPage. Throughout the interview the possibilities within sports management as a career are discussed along with skills needed to succeed in the profession. Tips to get started are also shared in addition to specific details about studying the program at College of DuPage. 

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June 27, 2023 27 mins

In today's episode Rebecca interviews Steve Accardi, English Professor and Program Chair of the award-winning Writing Studies program at College of DuPage. They discuss the national award-winning Professional Writing Certificate as well as the importance of writing in the workplace. From STEM to business to the arts, writing is an essential skill that propels job seekers to better opportunities.

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