CareerChat
CareerChat is a series of informative podcast interviews with professionals who discuss job-search techniques and various career topics. To listen, simply click on the podcast episode title or "Play Podcast" icon associated with the podcast episode you wish to hear. The episode will begin playing in your Web browser or media program.
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The Business of Career Planning
Faculty Involvement & the Career Component
Episode Length = 21:58 | File Size: 121.1 MB
Posted 3:00 PM Monday, April 22, 2013
Dr. Bryan Ashenbaum, Associate Professor and Chair of the Farmer School of Business Career Services Committee, talks about strategies he uses to connect students to employers. He also offers advice to other faculty on how to implement a similar approach.
RESOURCES: Supply Chain Internet Resources.
Creative Connections
Faculty Involvement & the Career Component
Episode Length = 22:06 | File Size: 21.2 MB
Posted 5:00 PM Friday, August 31, 2012
Department of Art chair, graphic design professor, and AIMS faculty member, Peg Faimon, tells us about how she encourages students to become career-minded through experiences in and out of the classroom.
RESOURCES: Designer's Guide to Business and Careers; Interbrand;AIGA (Professional Association for Design).
Employer Spotlight Episode
Nordstrom
Episode Length = 19:43 | File Size: 18.9 MB
Posted 5:00 PM Thursday, September 27, 2012
Emmy Wisniewski, recruiter for Nordstrom, shares insights on one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers from Nordstrom's culture to tips on securing a position within the company.
RESOURCES: Nordstrom.com.
When In Rome (or Lux, or …)
Study Abroad And Its Impact On Your Career
Episode Length = 9:13 | File Size: 8.8 MB
Posted 5:00 PM Friday, August 31, 2012
Sarah McNitt, one of Miami's Study Abroad Advisors provides some tips for getting started in the study abroad program. She also explains how to get the most out of your study abroad experience and how it relates to your future career.
RESOURCES: Miami University Study Abroad; StudyAbroad.com.
Classroom Connections
Connecting Academics, Career Services, and Employers
Episode Length = 16:42 | File Size: 12 MB
Posted 11:15 PM Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Dr. Joshua Schwarz, Sarah King, and Nestle's Natalie Reeves discuss how academics, working in tandem with Career Services, can connect with employers at Miami University.
RESOURCES: Miami University; Nestle.
Get Me Ace Kilroy!
Cartooning Entrepreneurs
Episode Length = 13:58 | File Size: 13.4 MB
Posted 1:00 PM Thursday, December 1, 2011
Rob Kelly and Dan O' Connor, two self-employed commercial artists, share their experiences in the art industry and discuss piloting their new venture, an online adventure comic strip called Ace Kilroy.
RESOURCES: acekilroy.com; Kickstarter; Recurring Billing Thoughts for a Lean Startup.
Career Exploration
Discovering A Personal Career Fit
Episode Length = 11:10 | File Size: 8 MB
Posted 1:15 PM Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Lisa Farthing, an Assistant Director at Career Services and a liaison for the School of Creative Arts, provides insight on discovering and obtaining a career that is both enjoyable and fulfilling.
RESOURCES: acinet.org; careeronestop.org; collegegrad.com.
Engineered for Success
Career Advice for Engineer Students
Episode Length = 10:46 | File Size: 7.8 MB
Posted 11:00 AM Thursday, August 11, 2011
Drew Hermann is a 2009 Miami engineering graduate talking about his victories in the field and giving advice to future engineering students.
RESOURCES: asme.org; designnews.com; monster.com.
Being Fearless
Job Transitions
Episode Length = 11:18 | File Size: 10 MB
Posted 10:15 AM Thursday, June 23, 2011
Amanda Milbourne, Miami University Alumni, discusses the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of job transition.
RESOURCES: salary.com; centerforlifetransitions.net; recruiter.com.
A Target Rich Environment
How To Get A Government Job
Episode Length = 13:48 | File Size: 19 MB
Posted 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Jared Summers, Joint Strike Fighter Deputy Program Manager for Low Rate Initial Production, discusses careers with the government, challenges and solutions to applying for positions, as well as the benefits to employment in the public sector.
RESOURCES: USAjobs.gov; USA.gov; makingthedifference.org; opm.gov.
Conversations With Ourselves
Networking with Alumni
Episode Length = 19:18 | File Size: 18.5 MB
Posted 3:30 PM Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Mark Lacker, Markley Visiting Executive Professor in the Miami Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, interviews Rick Amos, Miami University Alumni and President of Surtreat International. Rick explains the unique networking opportunities alumni present to students starting their careers, as well as how and why students should network with alumni.
RESOURCES: Miami Alumni Association; Networking with Alumni
The Living Network
Episode Length = 18:45 | File Size: 13.5 MB
Posted 5 PM Monday, October 26, 2009
Mark Lacker, Markley Visiting Executive Professor in the Miami Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, discusses the advantages of networking. Several students from Mark's class share their insights and stories as they relate to creating and maintaining a broad network of contacts.
RESOURCES: Care & Feeding of Your Network; Smart Networking; Production Flickr Group Photos
Career Spotlight: The Opera
Episode Length = 14:04 | File Size: 9.8 MB | Posted 12 PM Wednesday, January 22, 2008
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Kelly Walls, 2006 Miami Alum, shares her experiences both on and after campus as a vocalist. She discusses balancing her profession with her passions, tips on auditioning, networking, and her Miami experience.
Journalism - Making It Happen
Episode Length = 16:50 | File Size: 9.7 MB | Posted 3 PM Monday, September 24, 2007
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Rob Daumeyer, Editor for the Cincinnati Business Courier, answers important questions concerning the attitudes, tools, and technologies necessary for a successful career in Journalism.
Professional Image - Everything Communicates
NEW FORMAT!
Episode Length = 23:46 | File Size: 11.26 MB | Posted 4 PM Monday, July 16, 2007
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Questions concerning image? What to wear? Interviewing tips? LisaMarie Luccioni (please indicate "Etiquette Podcast" in subject line of e-mail), Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati and Certified Image Professional, discusses the fine art of professional image.
Nonprofits - Foundation Work Part 1
Episode Length = 10:14 | File Size: 5.9 MB | Posted 12 PM Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
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Considering a career with nonprofit organizations? Jennifer McLaughlin, Assistant Director of Career Services, clarifies the broader topic of nonprofit work, and Andy Danner, Executive Director of the Anthony Munoz Foundation, relates his experience in this first part of our nonprofit series.
Transitions
Episode Length = 11:26 | File Size: 5.3 MB | Posted 1:30 PM Monday, December 11, 2006
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Preparing to transition from student to employee? Matt Wray, an associate of PricewaterhouseCoopers, discusses the finer points of this transition with Leslie Marmor, Assistant Director Alumni Career Services.
What Employers Want
Episode Length = 10:44 | File Size: 5 MB | Posted 10:30 AM Thursday, October 5, 2006
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Curious what skills are valued by prospective employers? Rick Hearin, former Director of Career Services, shares employer expectations of potential job candidates.
Job Search Tips for Teacher Candidates
Episode Length = 10:32 | File Size: 4.9 MB | Posted 5:00 PM Saturday, March 25, 2006
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Gerald Yearwood, Miami Career Services' former Assistant Director for Educational Placement, discusses making employer contacts and interviewing for teacher candidates.
Haven't Found a Job Yet?
Episode Length = 15:15 | File Size: 7.1 MB | Posted 9:30 AM Wednesday, March 15, 2006
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Getting ready to graduate and still haven't lined up a job? Miami Career Services Assistant Director Jennifer McLaughlin offers tips and strategies to help you achieve post-college employment.
Career Spotlight: Sports Marketing
Episode Length = 14:26 | File Size: 6.7 MB | Posted 8:30 AM Monday, February 27, 2006
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Miami alum Dan Foust sheds light on a career in sports marketing as he discusses his role as a marketer for the Cleveland Indians. How competitive is the profession? What skills should you have? Dan has the answers.
Job Fair Success
Episode Length = 12:37 | File Size: 5.9 MB | Posted 2:00 PM Friday, February 10, 2006
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Are you planning to attend a career or internship fair? Tamia Collins has some advice for you. As the associate manager of recruiting for marketing at Procter & Gamble, Tamia is well-positioned to discuss the ins and outs of achieving success at these important recruiting events.
Career Spotlight: Veterinary Medicine
Episode Length = 14:24 | File Size: 6.7 MB | Posted 8:35 AM Tuesday, February 7, 2006
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Listen to Miami alumna Dr. Stephanie Burk discuss and offer advice on pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. Dr. Burk is a veterinarian who owns and operates a veterinary practice in Middletown, Ohio.
Career Spotlight: Television Journalism
Episode Length = 14:02 | File Size: 6.5 MB | Posted 9:05 AM Tuesday, January 17, 2006
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Hear Miami alumna Laure Quinlivan discuss her career as an award-winning, investigative television journalist. A reporter for WCPO, Cincinnati's ABC affiliate, Laure gives practical advice to students interested in pursuing a career in journalism.
Career Spotlight: Acting
Episode Length = 14:37 | File Size: 4.7 MB | Posted 11:05 AM Friday, December 9, 2005
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Get insights into a career in acting from Miami alum Drew Daniel. Drew's credits include a role on CBS's daytime drama "The Bold and the Beautiful" and winning the competition on the CBS reality series "Big Brother 5."
Entrepreneurship
Episode Length = 10:00 | File Size: 6.71 MB | Posted 9:40 AM Friday, November 18, 2005
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Andy Stefanovich, Owner and CEO of Play, gives his thoughts on entrepreneurship. After graduating from Miami in 1988, Andy founded Play to help companies generate breakthrough ideas and reinvent the way they work. Andy is also a visiting professor at the Darden Business School and periodically instructs at the Center for Creative Leadership.
Workplace Success
Episode Length = 9:47 | File Size: 4.6 MB | Posted 2:00 PM Monday, October 31, 2005
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Hear Ken Bertha, Recruiting, Training and Development Manager for General Mills, discuss steps new hires can take to achieve success in the workplace.
Working for the FBI
Episode Length = 14:45 | File Size: 6.7 MB | Posted 10:40 AM Tuesday, October 12, 2005
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Listen to 1990 Miami graduate and current FBI Special Agent David Schutz discuss what it takes to get into the FBI and what it's like to serve with the Bureau.
The Internship Experience
Episode Length = 9:50 | File Size: 4.6 MB | Posted 9:13 AM Thursday, October 06, 2005
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Wondering how an internship might benefit your career search? Listen to Miami marketing major Melissa Westheider discuss her valuable internship experience with Philip Morris USA.
Successful Interviewing
Episode Length = 12:45 | File Size: 5.9 MB | Posted 11:04 AM Thursday, July 28, 2005
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Get interviewing tips from Cynthia Batchelder, AT&T Carrier Relations Vice President, Global Access Management. Cynthia holds a BS in Marketing ('80) and an MBA in Finance ('81) from Miami University and has recruited students on Miami's campus.