How can you get your first post-college job when every job requires “some experience?" Lindsey Pollak, a millennial workplace expert and the New York Times best-selling author of "Getting from College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World," joins LJNRadio to offer advice for recent graduates who are beginning their job search process. From tips such as staying informed by reading the news, to perfo...
Developing a personal website can be a great way to display your career skills and expertise. Whether you’re actively seeking employment, or a currently employed individual who wants to showcase their accomplishments, a personal website can enhance your opportunities. To learn more about creating an impressive website, LJNRadio’s Jenna Connour chats with Erin Greenawald, editor for The Muse.
You may be a young professional who is new in their career, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take on influential leadership roles in your company. Lindsey Pollak, a millennial workplace expert and the New York Times best-selling author of "Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders," joins LJNRadio to discuss how millennials can tactfully and professionally go about securing a leadership role in their or...
Resume standards are constantly evolving. As you begin your job search in 2015, you should ensure that your resume is up-to-date with the latest resume trends. To discuss some of the resume mistakes you may want to avoid, LJNRadio’s Jenna Connour talks with Kristin Scarth, Career Services Manager for EmploymentBOOST, and Dennis Theodorou, the Director of Executive Recruiting for JMJ Phillip Executive Search.
For those who dream of a career in foreign policy or the government, a position with the Pentagon may be the ultimate dream job. In this episode of “You Do What?” Jenna Connour is joined by Ashley Stahl, who discusses her experience as a defense contractor for the Pentagon. Ashley is currently a career coach, professional speaker, and the founder of Ashley Stahl Coaching; but before pursuing her current career path, she ser...
Staying on top of work responsibilities can be a struggle, even for those of us who thrive with organization. Carson Tate, author of "Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style," joins LJNRadio to explain why the key to productivity is not a “one-size-fits-all” formula. In this podcast, she describes four personal productivity styles, and how an understanding of these four styles can boost your own...
During your job search, successfully creating your own “personal brand” can be a huge contributing factor to securing a new position. But, what does it mean to have an effective personal brand, and how can you go about developing one? To learn more about this subject, Jenna Connour is joined by Sherri Thomas – a career development & leadership coach, corporate trainer, and the award-winning author of "Career Smart: Five Ste...
You’ve landed the internship. Now, should you breeze through it, or instead strive to make it a valuable – and eventually, profitable – experience? In this episode of “Classroom to Boardroom,” Heather Krasna, Assistant Dean of Career Services at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and independent career coach, discusses how students can go above and beyond in their internships, and how they can develop lasting connecti...
Internships are often an important part of the college years; they give students the experience, skills, and qualifications necessary to make the transition into a full-time career. Heather Krasna, Assistant Dean of Career Services at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and independent career coach, joins LJNRadio to discuss how college students can search for an internship, and the benefits that they can gain from an...
Professional networking doesn’t have to take place at a job fair or other professional event; in fact, it can happen during everyday circumstances. For college students, in particular, effective networking can play a significant role in their future career success. In this episode of Classroom to Boardroom, Jenna Atkinson – professional speaker and President of Jenna Atkinson Consulting – joins LJNRadio to offer practical n...