Major Choices
Major Choices is a podcast that helps you design the career you want. With each episode you’ll get a quick booster shot of career confidence to get you launched towards a fulfilling career. Hosted by board certified career coach, Rachel Gerber, Major Choices is a podcast from the Career Development Center at Indiana University.
Episodes
60 episodes
Episode 53: Major Moves: Tapping Into Career Resources
In todays episode, Mallory, Jed, and Treston give an in-depth overview of the resources available on the Career Exploration and Student Employment Center’s website. From resumes and cover letters, to career questions geared for specific minorit...
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22:43
Episode 51: Celebrating 50 Episodes--where we have been and what we've learned!
For today’s episode, Mallory, Jed, and Treston celebrate the 50th episode of Major Choices after a spring break hiatus. From faculty started to now being 100% student run, the podcast has seen various forms of growth that have helped students f...
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Season 6
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Episode 52
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22:17
Episode 51: Mastering NACE: Navigating the Core Competencies for Career Success
Mallory, Jed, and Treston meet to discuss the list of competencies created by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), which measures the skills that recruiters value as a student transitions into the workforce. Listen for our...
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Season 6
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Episode 51
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26:16
Episode 50: Finding Your Summer Job: Standing Out and Setting Yourself Up for Success
As the school year rounds up within the next couple of months, the mindset of students is often focused on all that comes with summer – warm weather, back-home friends, seeing your pets, and... jobs. While the time to land the dream...
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Season 6
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Episode 50
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26:35
Episode 49--Turning Rejection into Redirection
Jed and Mallory welcome a new voice on major choices, Treston, as they discuss how to cope with not meeting the threshold for admission into The Kelley School of Business here at IU Bloomington. This episode breaks down some of the feelings stu...
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Season 6
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Episode 49
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23:36
Episode 48: Off the Beaten Path: Unique Jobs and Unique Majors
Ever pursued a major or career path that makes people raise their eyebrows? This podcast explores unconventional jobs, offbeat majors, and the people bold enough to follow their passions. From art conservators to theme park designers, we dive i...
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Season 6
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Episode 48
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25:32
Episode 47: Shady Hires: The Dark Side of Job Hunting
Join hosts Mallory, Lina, and Jed as they dive into the murky world of fraudulent job offers, phantom employers, and shady recruitment practices. This episode breaks down red flags you should watch for and offers expert advice on staying safe i...
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Season 6
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Episode 47
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26:23
Episode 46--Campus Connections: How First-Year Students Can Build Skills and Networks
In this episode of Major Choices, Lina, Jed, and Mallory discuss how first-year college students can gain valuable experience by getting involved on campus. They offer tips on balancing academics with extracurriculars, finding the righ...
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Season 6
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Episode 46
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26:09
Episode 45: Unlocking Career Clarity: The Power of Values, Interests, Personality & Skills
In this episode of Major Choices, we dive into the four pillars of career satisfaction—values, interests, personality, and skills. Discover how understanding what matters most to you, what excites you, how you naturally think and behav...
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Season 6
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Episode 45
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23:50
Episode 44--Choosing Between Passion and Paycheck: Can You Have Both?
In this episode of Major Choices, we discuss one of the biggest dilemmas many face: choosing between a stable career and one driven by passion. Is it possible to have both? We’ll break down the pros and cons of each path, share tips on...
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26:27
Season 6--Episode 43: Blueprint for Success: Thriving in College from Day One
Welcome to a new season of the Major Choices where Jed, Lina & Mallory take the over the mic and production of podcast! In this first episode back, we dive into essential strategies for a successful college experience suc...
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Season 6
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Episode 43
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29:20
Episode 42--MINOR CHOICES: Shift Happens: The Future of the Workplace
Discover the future of work with Lina and Jed in the latest Minor Choices podcast! Dive into trends, challenges, and opportunities as we navigate the evolving landscape, offering insight to empower listeners for success in this rapidly changing...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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6:23
Episode 41--MINOR CHOICES: Hard Skills or Soft Skills? Here’s the Hard Truth.
In this episode of Minor Choices, Jed & Lina explore the essential balance between hard and soft skills in career advancement. We delve into the significance of hard skills, such as technical proficiencies and specialized knowledge, and the...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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6:56
Episode 40: We Don't Have Marketable Experience!
In this week’s episode, Rachel and Shawn dive into the challenge of limited work experience in conversation with Rebekah Stergar, Sr. Assistant Director of Student Employment. Rebekah shares invaluable tips on how to transform limited experienc...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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25:47
Filling the Gap: From College To Your Dream Career
In this episode of Minor Choices, Lina and Jed discuss the exciting journey of bridging the divide between your college education and the career of your dreams. Whether you're a recent graduate navigating entry-level positions or a seasoned pro...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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5:43
Episode 38: All About AI!
Are you curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) can help you achieve your goals? Do you want to learn more about the benefits and challenges of AI in today's world? Rachel and Caitlyn explore the fascinating topic of AI and how it can im...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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26:30
Episode 37--MINOR CHOICES: Let's Talk Career Readiness
In this episode of minor choices, Lina and Jed discuss the core competencies identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), helping you unlock the skills essential for success in today's dynamic and ever-evolving workp...
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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6:12
Episode 36: Business Options
It's no secret that IU has some very competitive majors and schools. What happens when you had your heart set in one direction, but didn't end up gaining admission into a particular program? This episode offers you some ideas to con...
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29:01
Episode 35: Building Community Through Networking
In this episode of Major Choices, Career Development Center career coaches, Caitlyn & Nikki, explore the topic of building community through networking. They share tips on how to network effectively, how to build trust and rappo...
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26:31
Episode 34--MINOR CHOICES--You're In College, What Do You Do Now? Tips For Finding Your Career!
Do you have a fear of completing college, starting your professional job, and hating it? In this episode of minor choices, Lina and Jed navigate all the ways you can explore if a job is right for you!
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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6:12
Episode 33: How To Balance It All--Let's Talk Time Managment
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of college life? Do you struggle to balance your academic, personal, and professional goals? If so, you are not alone. Many college students face the challenge of finding time management and achieving ...
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18:57
Episode 32: Hated that Job? So did we. Learn why that terrible experience is great for career development!
Almost everybody has a job that they hated, but how many people turn that unfortunate experience into a lesson for the future? In today’s Minor Choices episode, Lina and Jed talk about their jobs of the past and why they are thankful for ...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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5:52
Episode 31: First Year Bucket List
Welcome to Season 5! As we kick off the new school year, the podcast team has expanded to include new co-hosts, IU career coaches—Shawn, Nikki, and Caitlyn. Together they tackle the question about navigating the college transition ...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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16:32
Episode 30: How To Nail The Interview
In todays episode, Alex and Rachel share 6 tips to focus on for doing your absolute best in an interview. Going from how to dress to what to say when employers ask, “Do you have any questions for us?” this episode is here to prepare you for you...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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37:37
Episode29--MINOR CHOICES--The crumbs you leave behind...the DIGITAL ONES!
Worried about that twitter post from 6 years ago? Well, you probably should be. In the age of social media, everything you put out into the world can follow you around, even if deleting it made you feel better. In this episode, Lina and Jed dis...
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