In this episode, Zoe Jackson, former graduate assistant in Career Services, shares her experience as a university recruiter and gives helpful tips on how to be successful with traveling for work.

In this special Halloween episode, members of the Career Services staff share their spookiest interview stories. From questions about roadkill, to interviews that lasted hours longer than planned- this episode has scary stories and great advice for students on how to navigate difficult interviewing situations.

Amanda Ritter, Career Educator and liaison to the McCoy College of Business, talks about her journey from a small town in south east Texas to her position here in the Texas State Career Center. Amanda and Zachary also talk about the services the Career Center offers to students to help them find their own path.

Kristy Morgan, Technical Program Manager at Facebook, talks to the podcast team about her experience as a woman in STEM and working at Facebook. She also give great tips for students looking to get into the field of STEM and Facebook.

Cody Taylor, owner of Industry in San Marcos, chats about his career in the restaurant business. He also shares his experience taking risks and gives students tips on how to become an entrepreneur.

Emily Hawarny, Career Counselor in Texas State’s Career Services, chats about her experience as a Peace Corps volunteer serving in the Philippines, how the program operates, and what students can do to become a competitive applicant for the program. She also talks about how Career Counselors differ from Career Educators in Career Services and her new role as host on the podcast.

Ross Wood, Assistant Director for Career Education in Career Services, discusses the job search process for our seniors. He chats about when you should start actively applying for jobs, about how many applications to send out, and how to stay organized during this process. He also talks a little about job searching outside of Texas and how Career Services can support both students and alumni.

Elisa DeFord, Career Educator – Science & Engineering, talks about what juniors should do to build connections during their third year. She chats about internships and the most common timeline for applying and starting internships, how to network on-campus, and what juniors should do if considering graduate school.