In today's episode, Michelle interviews Katie Orzechowski, an Adjunct Faculty member in the Speech Language Pathology Assistant program at College of DuPage. Katie talks about different career paths as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant as well as what experiences and skills you'll need to succeed. Also learn about COD's program and how they set…

In today's episode, Rebecca interviews Shelly Mocchi, Department Chair and Assistant Professor of Interior Design at College of DuPage. Shelly talks about different career paths within interior design as well as what experiences, skills, and techniques you'll need to succeed. Also learn about COD's program and how they set students up for success. …

In today’s episode, Pierre interviews Peter James, an Associate Professor here at College of DuPage, founder of HCG Consulting Solution, and faculty advisor for COD Entrepreneurship Club about pursuing a career as an entrepreneur. The conversation defines what it means to be an entrepreneur, pros and cons of the path, and characteristics that help …

Listen to this episode to learn how to connect your resume to each opportunity as you apply by tailoring it to the job posting and each organization's needs. The best way to get noticed is to make sure it is easy for the employer to connect your skills and experience to the specific job. Also listen to our listener mail to learn about how to create…

Study Abroad and Field Studies are a great way to learn about the world. But did you know they can also help you prepare for your career? Listen to our interview with Sue Kerby, Coordinator of Study Abroad at College of DuPage talk about how to travel and gain valuable experience that will help you in your job search and career. Topic #1: Michelle …

In today’s episode, Pierre leads the discussion on different types of experience that can be shared with employers. Tips are provided on presenting experiences beyond employment on the resume. Rebecca starts the episode by providing information on the NACE Competency of Equity and Inclusion. Topic #1 (Competency): Rebecca discusses some key behavio…

In today’s episode, Rebecca interviews Susi Pihera from WorkNet DuPage about addressing employment gaps in the job search. The conversation includes tips on how to approach the conversation with employers and how to minimize the appearance of gaps on resumes and applications. Before the interview, Pierre answers a listener question about sharing th…

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 o…

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 em…

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 p…

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 t…

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…

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 Col…

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 d…

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 le…

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 j…

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 under…

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 sum…

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.…

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…

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 plannin…

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 …

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,…

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 …

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. Get m…

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 i…

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 t…

In today’s episode Michelle interviews Anna Campbell, Assistant Professor, at College of DuPage. They discuss the career possibilities within surgical 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. Get more informat…

In today’s episode Pierre interviews Maureen McBeth, an Accounting Professor and the Accounting Program Chair at College of DuPage. Throughout the interview the Accounting field is discussed along with skills needed to succeed as an accounting professional. Tips to get started are also shared in addition to specific details about studying the progr…

In today’s episode, we’ll provide you with tips on how to give your elevator pitch in an interview setting. We’ll also answer a listener question about how to address a work gap in an interview and dive deeper into our resource of the day, Big Interview. Topic #1: Pierre talks about the resource of the day, Big Interview, which helps prepare you fo…

In this week’s episode, you’ll hear an interview with two College of DuPage international students from the CCI Program. They will talk about their experiences in transitioning to a new area leading to struggles and success in building a network from minimal connections. We’ll also answer a listener question about using a cover letter in the job se…

In this week’s episode, you’ll hear an interview with College of DuPage’s Interim Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion about DEI in the workplace and how to discuss DEI during a job interview. We’ll also answer a listener question about how to list multiple jobs at the same company on a resume and discuss the NACE competency of Equity and …

During this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we talk about how to share your elevator pitch on LinkedIn in multiple spots. The conversation covers the LinkedIn headline, about section, and a recorded introduction. The LinkedIn conversation is preceded by a review of the workforce database O*Net and followed by this week’s listener question abou…

During this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we talk about how to give your elevator pitch in the summary section of your resume and answer a listener mail question about creating different resumes for different applications. We also review the resource of the day: VMock SMART Resume. Topic #1: Rebecca discusses applicant tracking software or A…

On this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we interview Sheri Gross, the Veterans Services Manager at College of DuPage, who talks about tips for veterans during the job search process. We also discuss our resource of the day, Career Coach, and answer a listener mail question about how to approach an informational interview. Topic #1: Pierre talk…

On this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we discuss how to create and share your Elevator Pitch as part of networking and your job search. We also talk about the Career and Self Development career competency and answer a listener mail question about improving yourself to improve your job search. Topic #1: Michelle talks about the NACE competenc…

During this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we discuss tips to help you search for internships. We also talk about using LinkedIn as an internship search tool and answer a listener mail question about becoming a competitive candidate without job experience. Topic #1: Rebecca talks about how to use LinkedIn for your Internship Search, including…

In this episode, host Pierre Michiels interviews host Michelle Malik on her career path. Get to know one of our hosts better while learning about the different paths our careers can take us. Please visit our website Send us YOUR Listener Questions at careerpodcast@cod.edu Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @codcareercenter…

In this episode, host Rebecca Harrington interviews host Pierre Michiels on his career path. Get to know one of our hosts better while learning about the different paths our careers can take us. Please visit our website Send us YOUR Listener Questions at careerpodcast@cod.edu Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @codcareercenter…

In this episode, host Michelle Malik interviews host Rebecca Harrington on her career path. Get to know one of our hosts better while learning about the different paths our careers can take us. Please visit our website Send us YOUR Listener Questions at careerpodcast@cod.edu Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @codcareercenter…

On this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we discuss how to enter the new year ready for the job search by updating your resume, polishing your interview skills, and refreshing your LinkedIn profile. Topic #1: Michelle shares tips for updating your resume at the end of the year to be prepared for the coming year. Topic #2: Pierre discussed refle…

This episode of The Career Ready Podcast focuses on getting involved to have a positive impact on your job search. Jelymar Mejia, the Student Club Specialist with the Office of Student Life at College of DuPage shares her insight on how and why students should focus beyond their academics. We also talk about the value of developing leadership skill…

This episode focuses on controlling your nerves during an interview. We hear from Hilary Chapa, an Administrative Assistant in Admissions & Outreach at the College of DuPage, who will share her tips and personal experiences with interviewing as well as how to keep calm during the interview process. We will also discuss the Career-Ready Competency o…

During this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we discuss tips to help make the job search process less stressful. We also talk about using local job boards as a resource, including COD’s Chaps Get Hired and answer a listener mail question about disability disclosure. Topic #1 : Learn about using Chaps Get Hired, the College of DuPage’s local job…

This episode of The Career Ready Podcast focuses on the job application process and how to make a positive impact as a job seeker. Amanda Whiddon, the Corporate and Executive Recruiter for Berman Auto Group shares her experience and insight regarding the applicant review process. We also talk about reflecting the skill and characteristics of profes…

On this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we discuss what transferable skills are and how they can be used during a job search and within the workplace. We also introduce a resource for job seekers with disabilities called AbilityLinks and hear from one of our listeners. Topic #1 - AbilityLinks Resource: Pierre introduces AbilityLinks, which is …

In this first episode our three hosts Michelle, Pierre, and Rebecca introduce themselves and talk about what to expect from this career resource podcast. We start with a general overview of professional branding and what that really means to help launch your career. Next, we discuss the services of a career center and offer tips to access related r…

This episode of The Career Ready Podcast focuses on job market trends. Bob Lapinski, the College of DuPage Workforce Connection Coordinator uses his experience connecting with employers to share some common trends in today’s job market. We also talk about what skills employers are looking for in an ideal candidate and answer a listener mail questio…

Welcome to the Career Ready Podcast launching September 20th! Hosted by the Career Services Center at College of DuPage, we are here to help all job seekers, no matter where you are. Every episode we’ll bring you helpful, practical information on everything from finding the right career path to landing the perfect job. Listen now for a short taste …

Get ready to listen to a new Career Podcast - The Career Ready Podcast, brought to you by the Career Services Center at College of DuPage. Join hosts Michelle, Pierre, and Rebecca to learn about resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, interviewing, and all the things you need to Be Career Ready. New episodes come out every other Tuesday, starting Septemb…