We're joined by two young professionals from equity compensation company Equity Methods. Kevin Bergauer and Bryce Bergman discuss the success they enjoy with the company at an early stage in their careers. They can still remember vividly what it's like to be seeking as a college senior and suggest approaches to set yourself up for career success while still in school. 

DPS Skis (a ski manufacturer) and Snowbird (a ski resort) both have deep roots in the ski culture of the Wasatch Mountains. Dan Pizza, Director of Marketing and Creative at DPS Skis, and Tess Hobbs, Director of Marketing at Snowbird, chat with us about their innovative projects, marketing strategies, connection to place, and how branding can shift the conversation to experiences over things.

Divvy's VP of Sales Woody Klemetson talks about the downsides of "free", the upsides of Divvy, and why he's made it his mission to defend the salespeople.

Today the HeyU team sits down with Lizette Medina, UofU alumna and former Human Resources Generalist at C.R. England, to discuss how H.R. is becoming a more people-oriented career. She talks about solving problems through open communication, applying the same standards to each employee, and other principles that anyone can apply to their career--whether or not that career is in H.R.

Like it or not, we all need sales skills to succeed--whether in your career or other aspects of your everyday life. Paycom, an HR tools company ranked #5 on Fortune 100's fastest-growing companies in 2018, offers a great internship experience that can help college students gain the sales skills you need. The Hey U podcast team chats with Ryan Smith, Senior Collegiate Talent Acquisition Advisor at Paycom. Ryan shares his thoughts on how you can grow your sales skills, taking chances and putting yourself out there, and more. 

In their most recent episode, the HeyU Podcast team interviews Jennifer Jacobs-Munson, Vice President of Member Services and Utah Site Lead at Collective Health. The interview revolves around the complexities of a decades-old healthcare system and what companies like Collective Health are doing to both streamline and simplify healthcare administration.

The Hey U Podcast team sits down with two representatives from Northwestern Mutual: Todd Grabner, Managing Partner at the firm, and Jared Shumway, Director of Internship Development. Todd and Jared share some valuable practical advice, speaking about topics like financial planning, development of skills, and overall insight for students looking to get a head start on planning their future.

From its very beginning, the outdoor gear company Cotopaxi has been committed to making an impact. The benefit corporation and certified B Corp designates 1% of its profits to grants awarded by its non-profit foundation. We were able to get a look at how the brand’s “Do good” mission informs their storytelling, guerilla marketing, and hiring in our interview with Cotopaxi’s Director of Brand and Impact, Annie Agle.

No matter what field you are going into, everybody has the need to understand real-time data to make better business decisions.  Employers are looking to hire Domo-certified interns. This certification process, generally valued at hundreds of dollars, is now being offered to all UofU students for free! By getting Domo-certified, you will not only prepare yourself for this data-driven world, you will open yourself to many career opportunities in the future. Visit https://www.domo.com/start/student to start your certification today! For any feedback or suggestions for future episodes, you can email us at [email protected]

Now is a time of great uncertainty for everyone, but there are still opportunities available for those seeking to move forward in their careers, including virtual internships, continuing education, and more! MaryAnne Hafen, Recruiting Coordinator on the Business Career Services team, shares her research on hiring trends during the COVID-19 health crisis. Learn about which industries are hiring and what you can do to land a job while social distancing. If you have a COVID-19 hiring story to share, or ideas for topics we should cover in the future, please email us at [email protected]