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Pack Career Chats highlights career readiness tips including wellness, professional development, overcoming obstacles and reaching one's potential. The views of this podcast do not represent NC State University. The voices shared represent the hosts and the guests professional and personal opinions.

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Episodes

254. The Disability Resource Office

Learn how the Disability Resource Office can reduce the hurdles in a student’s way. Hear how to request accommodations in your classes to improve your chances of academic success. It is not intimidating at all! Friendly folks are ready to help. Podcast Editor: Laurel Settlemire Show Notes: DRO: https://dro.dasa.ncsu.edu/

Feb 13, 2024•11 min

253. Happy Black History Month!

From working in a restaurant to becoming a practitioner in cultural heritages, tune in to hear Dr. Meredith Evans mic dropping career path. At age 4 she sent a letter to President Carter which came full circle to her job as the Director at Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum as well as the 74th President of the Society of American Archivists! Learn how a little girl wrote a letter to the President and what happened to it decades later! Podcast Editor: Laurel Settlemire

Feb 06, 2024•24 min

252. Getting into Competitive Graduate Schools is Within Your Reach

If you think you want a career working with people but you are not sure which one, Monica Ragsdale shares her journey to graduate school in Organizational and Industrial Psychology after graduating from NC State. If you are considering more education after your bachelors degree this episode will help you understand your options and increase your confidence. Podcast Editor: Laurel Settlemire

Jan 30, 2024•12 min

251. Matching Tattoos

Will Burns delves into the journey of moving across the country after college and forging a friendship so indelible that it beckons matching tattoos. Join us as we navigate post-graduate life, uncovering ways to align personal values with career choices, creating a roadmap for setting up a meaningful life after academia rich with the ups and downs of being human. Podcast Editor: Laurel Settlemire

Jan 23, 2024•25 min

250. From WKNC to Account Executive

International studies major Carlie Anderson knew she was good at talking to people, but was unsure of how to make money doing it. Tune in to hear how she found a career that aligned with her skills and interests as an Account Executive. Her top tip is to do something you enjoy after you graduate. Life is not meant to be soul destroying. Podcast Editor: Laurel Settlemire Show Notes: Radio: https://wolfbytes.ncsu.edu/

Jan 16, 2024•16 min

249. Taking the Intimidation Out of Going to Office Hours

It can feel scary to go to office hours and talk to faculty. Dr. Erica Kosal, the Director of LSFY (https://departments.sciences.ncsu.edu/lsfy/_) explains how to develop relationships with professors when seeking a letter of recommendation or to chat when you just need support. Faculty are people too and they want to support your college journey and your future success. Podcast Editor: Laurel Settlemire

Jan 09, 2024•17 min

248. Bouncing Back from a Layoff at Age 23

Rebekah Recchio did not expect to have 3 jobs in the year after graduating, but life happens. Learn how to align your values with your work and make lemonade when life hands you lemons. Hear tips to set your work/life boundaries and live a life that brings you joy. Podcast Editor: Laurel Settlemire

Dec 26, 2023•16 min

247. Breaking into a Career in Finance.

Hear Michael Radulovic share his tips on joining this fun and challenging industry as a business analyst. What changes after graduation and how can you be ready for this transition to build a life you'll love? Podcast Editor: Laurel Settlemire

Dec 19, 2023•17 min

246. From Textiles to Communications- Finding Your First Job and Making Friends

Leaving college is hard! Grace D. shares how she handled the struggle and shares tips for others who are embarking on this transition. Avoid some common mistakes that happen when your entire world changes post graduation. Podcast Editor: Laurel Settlemire Show Notes: Prssa: https://getinvolved.ncsu.edu/organization/prssa

Dec 12, 2023•14 min

245. Should you Visit the Women’s Center on Campus?

Hear Janine K share how the Women’s Center on the 5th floor of Talley can benefit all students interested in gender equity and social justice. Check out Feminist Fridays! Podcast Editor: Laurel Settlemire Show Notes: NCSU Women's Center: https://diversity.ncsu.edu/womens-center/

Dec 05, 2023•16 min

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