In this episode, Megan and Brian interview Mark Saint-Amour from the GVSU Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center.  They address some of the questions and concerns that might be specific to students who identify as LGBTQIA+, as it relates to career. Resources: McKinsey Report (https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/lgbtq-plus-voices-learning-from-lived-experiences) : LBGTQ+ Voices: Learning from Lived Experiences Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (https://www.hrc.org/resources/corporate-equality-index) Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center website (https://www.gvsu.edu/lgbtrc/) Read the full transcript here. (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/podcast-transcription-work-like-a-laker-season-3-305.htm)

Grace and Megan cover a question that you may have asked yourself, "How do I network when I have no network?".  Networking can seem like a daunting task, especially when you are just starting.   In this episode, Grace and Megan share strategies for developing a network from scratch. Resources: LinkedIn Alumni Tool (https://www.linkedin.com/school/grand-valley-state-university/people/) Handshake (https://gvsu.joinhandshake.com/) (check out networking events, peer-to-peer messaging) Support from your career advisor to help in drafting messages and emails (find your career advisor (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/meet-our-staff-118.htm) ) Read the full transcript here. (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/podcast-transcription-work-like-a-laker-season-3-304.htm)

Grace and Megan discuss the best practices for and importance of getting your personal finances in order, as a college student and beyond. They go through the top tips shared by Ben Rhodes, Assistant Director of Financial Aid in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at GVSU. Resources: Money Smart Laker program (https://www.gvsu.edu/moneysmart/) Government Student Loan Database - studentaid.gov (https://studentaid.gov/) Read the full transcript here. (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/podcast-transcription-work-like-a-laker-season-3-302.htm) #moneysmartlakers #gvcareers #gvsu

Brian and Megan discuss how personality assessments can be used in your career exploration and planning. Resources: Truity.com (https://www.truity.com/) Pathway U (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/pathwayu-70.htm) Career Center counselor appointment for personality testing: schedule in Handshake (https://gvsu.joinhandshake.com/) Read the full transcript here. (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/podcast-transcription-work-like-a-laker-season-3-298.htm) #gvcareers #personalityandcareer #worklikealaker

In this episode, Brian and Megan, joined by their guest Meghan Veltri, answer the 4 biggest questions around parallel planning. 1. What is parallel planning? 2. Who should have a parallel plan? 3. Why would you need a parallel plan? 4. How do you parallel plan? Resources mentioned during the episode: Career Guides by Major (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/career-guides-by-major-165.htm) Pathway U (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/pathwayu-70.htm) What Can I Do With This Major? (https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/) Laker Lifetime Learning (L3) (https://www.gvsu.edu/l3/) Free, Virtual Way to Enhance Your Skills (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/free-and-virtual-ways-to-enhance-skills-253.htm) Read the full transcript here. (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/podcast-transcription-work-like-a-laker-season-3-297.htm) #GVcareers #WorkLikeaLaker #ParallelPlanning

Grace and Megan discuss the best practices for following up with employers after a career fair. They go through the top 4 tips as shared by GVSU Career Center employer partners: Rachel Van Den Broek (Recruiter, Graduate Programs at GVSU) Jamie Kleinheksel (University Recruiting Manager at Gentex) Liana Periard (Organizational Development Consultant, Emergent Holdings)  Read the full transcript here (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/podcast-transcription-work-like-a-laker-season-3-296.htm) . #gvcareerfair #gvcareers #gvsu

Virtual interviews are the norm these days. Grace and Megan will share 5 things you need to know to be ready for your next virtual interview.  For more tips on navigating the virtual world of work, check out our website (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/navigating-the-virtual-world-of-work-287.htm) . For additional help with interviewing, GVSU students and alumni can make an appointment with their career advisor on Handshake (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/handshake-18.htm) . Read the full transcript here. (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/podcast-transcription-work-like-a-laker-season-3-295.htm)

Nobody wants to be scammed. In this episode, Grace and Megan will take you through 6 red flags to look for that will help you spot a job scam. https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/how-to-recognize-and-avoid-job-scams-246.htm Questioning if a job is a scam? Email the Career Center to ask: [email protected]. Read the full transcript here. (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/podcast-transcription-work-like-a-laker-season-3-284.htm) #gvcareers #jobscams #worklikealaker #gvsu #careers

In this episode, Brian and Megan will share some tips for navigating the start to this very not normal academic year. Brian will focus on tips to help students emotionally manage all that comes with attending college during a global pandemic. Megan will cover the many ways students and alumni can connect with the Career Center and navigate their career journeys this year. Career Center: https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/ University Counseling Center: https://www.gvsu.edu/counsel/ Read the full transcript here. (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/podcast-transcription-work-like-a-laker-season-3-294.htm)

Nick Weatherholt is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Gordon Food Service. Today we chat about different aspects of a Job Offer and how to prepare for one. Topics Include: Different ways a candidate will hear back from a company Questions to ask before accepting an offer Salary negotiation Important steps after accepting a job offer Links:  https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/ (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/) https://www.gfs.com/en-us #GVCareers #CareerServices #GVSU #Careers #CareerExploration #JobOffer #SalaryNegotiation #WorkLikeALaker Read the full transcript here. (https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/podcast-transcription-work-like-a-laker-episode-15-282.htm)