Results-driven. Team player. Detail-oriented. You know all of those buzzwords and phrases…but do you know to keep them off of your resume? What words should you include in your resume? Peggy Koch, a senior staffing member at Key Resource Group, LLC, has 15 years of recruiting experience and she knows what words you should leave off of your resume, and which ones you should include. Tune in to find out!
The transition into the workforce is challenging, especially if you're looking to land in a particular field after college. We welcome back George Corrnelius, president of Upslope Performance and former president of Bridgewater College. George also earned the CEO position with Arkema, Inc. where he often hired candidates right out of school. He gives Tim Muma and the listeners the key components to landing a great job immed...
How can you get your first post-college job when every job requires “some experience?" Lindsey Pollak, a millennial workplace expert and the New York Times best-selling author of "Getting from College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World," joins LJNRadio to offer advice for recent graduates who are beginning their job search process. From tips such as staying informed by reading the news, to perfo...
You may be a young professional who is new in their career, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take on influential leadership roles in your company. Lindsey Pollak, a millennial workplace expert and the New York Times best-selling author of "Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders," joins LJNRadio to discuss how millennials can tactfully and professionally go about securing a leadership role in their or...
For many years, a college education was seen as the golden ticket to a quality job and a long career. If haven't noticed, this has changed quite a bit as it's often not enough to only have a degree. George Cornelius, president of Upslope Performance, was formerly the president of Bridgewater College, and he's on LJNRadio to share his insider information. George explains to Tim Muma how students need to treat college differe...
Many college students and recent graduates aren’t sure what kind of career they’ll actually be happy in – and thrive in. As a result, most recent grads apply to every job they’re “sort of” qualified for, not knowing if they’ll truly enjoy the work until they actually start the job. Maggie Mistal, a certified life purpose and career coach, has helped thousands of individuals soul search, research, and job search into their i...
You’ve landed the internship. Now, should you breeze through it, or instead strive to make it a valuable – and eventually, profitable – experience? In this episode of “Classroom to Boardroom,” Heather Krasna, Assistant Dean of Career Services at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and independent career coach, discusses how students can go above and beyond in their internships, and how they can develop lasting connecti...
Career fairs are tremendous events designed to get you in front of potential employers, put your best self on display, and create the opportunity to land a new job. A successful day includes sound strategy and avoiding common mistakes. Angie Froistad, assistant director of the College of Science and Engineering Career Center at the University of Minnesota, shares her insider perspective on the do's and don'ts when it comes...
Internships are often an important part of the college years; they give students the experience, skills, and qualifications necessary to make the transition into a full-time career. Heather Krasna, Assistant Dean of Career Services at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and independent career coach, joins LJNRadio to discuss how college students can search for an internship, and the benefits that they can gain from an...
Should you go to Graduate school? Well, that depends on a number of factors, all of which can have a long term impact on your career. Samantha Glassford, Adjunct Professor at both Brookdale Community College and Ocean County College, and holder of a Master of Arts in English Literature, joins the show to tell us more about how to determine if a graduate degree is right for you.
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