When attending a career fair, you can put yourself in a position to succeed - and be more confident - if you do the proper research on the companies attending the event. Angie Froistad, assistant director of the College of Science and Engineering Career Center at the University of Minnesota, discusses the advantages a student gains from some detailed preparation. Angie tells Tim Muma that putting in some extra work ahead of...

When looking to set yourself up for success within your career, understanding which major in suits you best can have a big impact. Unfortunately, many students make mistakes when it comes to selecting the most appropriate path for their education. Jonathon Ferguson, the coordinator of the Career Exploration Center at the University of Wisconsin, talks about the common missteps individuals take when choosing a major. He also...

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...

You’ve written a great elevator speech; now, how do you use it effectively? Ashley Stahl – career coach and founder of Ashley Stahl Coaching – joins Jenna Connour to explain how college students can use their elevator speeches in various settings, from networking events to job interviews. In this podcast, Ashley offers advice for college students who want an elevator speech that will make them stand out from other professio...

Your elevator speech (a brief explanation of your career background and goals) can play an important role during the professional networking process. As a college student, developing an effective elevator speech can make you stand out. To learn more about how college students can write an engaging elevator speech, Jenna Connour talks with Ashley Stahl – a career coach, professional speaker, and the founder of Ashley Stahl C...

During the college years, finding a mentor can be a valuable part of your learning process. Whether you’re looking for career advice, professional connections, or more – mentors can provide beneficial guidance. Jenna Atkinson, professional speaker and President of Jenna Atkinson Consulting, joins LJNRadio to discuss the importance of a mentor, and how college students can gain knowledge and advice from their mentor.

If you're going to land that first great position, you better know how to sell yourself on a resume. It's particularly challenging to convince employers you have the necessary experience right out of college where a distinct disadvantage could exist. Tim Muma is joined by Kristin Adler, assistant director for Marquette University's Career Services Center, to break down the most effective ways to portray all the relevant exp...

One of the issues associated with college students transitioning to their careers is that there is a strong disconnect between the graduates and potential employers when it comes to their preparedness in entering the workforce. Chegg, the leading student-first connected learning platform, commissioned a study to get the specifics on the readiness gap to help develop some solutions. Chegg's chief business officer, Anne Dwane...

One area many college students neglect is finding a career mentor to learn from and gain insight into a particular profession. Kristin Adler, assistant director for Marquette University's Careers Services Center, joins Tim Muma to detail the valuable benefits of identifying and working with a career mentor while in college. Kristin describes the process to finding the best individual, and fills us in on some of the ways you...

It's time to take a detailed look at the resume, paying particular attention to the experience section for college students trying to snag that first great job. This section can be a challenge as most college-aged individuals won't have the experience a five-year veteran holds. Meredith Daw, assistant vice president of enrollment and student advancement for the University of Chicago, offers her inside information on what sh...