Podcasts
CareerCast of the week (Format: mp3)
10.27.08 Almost time to register for spring '09: Exploring Careers class, more...
Length: 2:10 | Size: 1.98 MB | More about Exploring Careers class
10.21.08 Hints for entering the real world: Tips for new employees as you begin work. From Wynne Reece, Campus Relations Manager, Circuit City
Length: 4:12 | Size: 3.84 MB
10.20.08 Upcoming events: Careers in..., fairs, dining etiquette dinner, more...
Length: 2:53 | Size: 2.63 MB | More about Diversity Career Day and transportation | More about Dining Etiquette Dinner | All events calendar
10.06.08 Considering graduate school? Entrance test strategies seminars, free practice tests
Length: 2:11 | Size: 2.0 MB | More about October grad school prep events
9.29.08 Career Resource Center has info on majors, jobs, and much more.
Length: 2:08 | Size: 1.96 MB | More about the Career Resource Center
9.22.08 Networking is how many grads find jobs. Explore VT CareerLink.
Length: 1:31 | Size: 1.39 MB | More about VT CareerLink alumni networking
9.15.08 Ready to interview? Race to Ace the Interview Mock Interview Program
Length: 1:42 | Size: 1.56 MB | More about mocks | More on interview prep
9.8.08 Don't miss the Resume Kickoff!
Length: 1:32 | Size: 1.40 MB | More about res kickoff: Tues. Sep. 9, noon-7pm
9.1.08 Get ready for the upcoming career fairs!
Length: 1:19 | Size: 1.21 MB | More about career fair prep | Fairs this semester
8.27.08 Welcome Back Students! Kick off the year with the Career Services Tailgate Party on Friday!
Length: 1:28 | Size: 1.34 MB | More about the Tailgate, fun, food & prizes
Last year's podcast archive for your exploring and listening pleasure....
What employers look for in students at career and job fairs
Target recruiter perspective on students and career fairs
Crystal Tomczyk, Virginia Tech alumna (May 2006, Apparel Design & Merchandising) and Target recruiter for seven months, tells what she looks for in students at career fairs. More on how to prepare for career fairs.
Format: m4a | Length: 5:38 | Size: 2.8 MB
Tindall recruiter viewpoint on what employers seek
Andrea Pe'rez, Virginia Tech alumna (May 2005, Industrial & Systems Engineering, and co-op student) and current Tindall recruiter, shares what her organization seeks in job candidates, and what she wishes she had done differently as a student.
Format: m4a | Length: 4:08 | Size: 2.0 MB
Western recruiter talks about how students can be successful
Jeff Palco, staffing manager with Western, shares his views on recruiting Virginia Tech students, and the value of the internship program.
Format: m4a | Length: 4:45 | Size: 4.35 MB
Student perspectives
VT students' experiences at a job fair
VT students who attended the Connection Co-op & Internship Job Fair tell what their experiences were like. More about Connection for students.
Format: m4a | Length: 7:29 | Size: 5.56 MB
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Meet our podcaster:
Gerald Goad, a native of Carroll County, is proudly serving as our Fall 2008 Podcaster while attending his last semester at Virginia Tech. Gerald will graduate in December with his Bachelor of Arts in Communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Gerald is also a Cymbal player in Virginia Tech's Marching Virginians, where in 2006 he was awarded the "Marching Virginians Rookie of the Year Award," and in 2007 he received the "Marching Virginians Most Spirited Member" award. Goad says, "It's an honor and a privilege serving Virginia Tech by being the voice of Career Services. I never thought I would have the opportunity for my voice to be broadcast worldwide. Career Services is a tremendous service for Tech students and I'm so proud to be part of it."
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Contact
Ms. Mary Ann Cole
Career Services
231-9616
mcole@vt.edu