An Interview with Tricia Zelaya-Leon on How Students Can Network Virtually
In the midst of a global pandemic, students need to enhance their ability to network virtually. On episode 9 of the Informational Interview 2.0 podcast, Tricia Zelaya-Leon, previously the Director of Career Development at Rollins College and now Director for the Center for Career & Professional Development at Kalamazoo College, discussed how students can approach this. […]
Brandon Wright of UAB: Use Student Activism to Support Career Growth
“We have to be so cognizant of what we are putting online,” said Brandon Wright, Director of the University Alabama at Birmingham Career Center. “Impact and intent are two different things. Our students have to consider the impact of their decisions. That is what people see; people won’t see your intent. Students have to control their […]
Duke University’s Melissa Bostrom: Career Development and Innovation Are Intertwined
Graduate school can bring pressures to follow specific career paths. It doesn’t have to be this way. Melissa Bostrom, Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Professional Development at Duke University, discussed this topic on episode 7 of the Informational Interview 2.0 podcast. Melissa and co-host Heidi Scott Giusto discussed: The role of building a digital footprint […]
Mark Colvenbach of the University of Tampa on How to Demystify Networking for Students
Students often perceive networking in a negative way. Mark Colvenbach, Director of Career Services at the University of Tampa, works to demystify the networking process for students. On episode 6 of the Informational Interview 2.0 podcast, he spoke about how and he and his colleagues do this. He also shared thoughts on: The importance of […]
Rob Pearson of Emory University on How to Navigate Your Career
How do you align you career to your values, interests and skills? Rob Pearson is here to help answer this question. As Assistant Dean of Professional Development and Career Planning at Emory University in the Laney Graduate School, Rob specializes in helping students answer the hard questions. He knows that career planning can be daunting, […]
Is the Importance of Networking to Find a Job Exaggerated?
On episode 4 of the Informational Interview 2.0 podcast, Heidi Scott Giusto and Kevin Anselmo share reactions and thoughts to three different articles related to networking and creativity: Article 1: How To Get A Job Often Comes Down To One Elite Personal Asset, and Many People Still Don’t Realize It by Julia Freeland Fisher Article […]
Resume Do’s and Don’ts
Did you know that some 40% of hiring managers spend less than a minute reviewing a resume? Don’t let this intimidate you. Learn ways to enhance your resume to secure your next job opportunity. On episode #3 of the Informational Interview 2.0 podcast, Kevin Anselmo and Heidi Scott Giusto discuss some key points to consider […]
Optimize Your Resume for Career Success
“The résumé has probably gone from about 40% to 35% of the hiring process to less than 10%,” said Macy Andrews, senior director of human resources at tech giant Cisco in an article for CNN.com. Are resumes “dead”? On episode 2 of the Informational Interview 2.0 podcast, Heidi Scott Giusto and Kevin Anselmo discuss why […]
A LinkedIn Coaching Experience
Using LinkedIn strategically can drive career growth and spark innovation. Some 90% of recruiters use LinkedIn regularly. There are a number of ways ones can use LinkedIn to connect with new people, learn new skills and spark creative ideas that drive positive change. On episode #1 of the Informational Interview 2.0 podcast, hosts Kevin Anselmo […]
Informational Interviews in our Digital Age
One of my most interesting university assignments happened at Taylor University in 1999. Professor Tim Kirkpatrick assigned us an informational interview for our Mass Communications class. I needed to identify an individual whose current professional work resonated with my aspirations. I was the type of student who frequently asked “how will this help me in […]