‘Manual or Automatic: What Gears are Driving Your Career?’ – A Career-Focused Podcast

Did you know that The Center for Career Services at Montclair State offers a career-focused podcast? Alumni Jeff Poulos ’15 MA, career advisor for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and Adam Mayer ’00, director of Career Development, host the podcast titled “Manual or Automatic: What Gears are Driving Your Career?,” which launched last fall.

“The platform is designed to give career and professional development tips and tricks to current students, alumni and listeners in general on their journey to career exploration,” says Poulos. “The episodes are about 15 minutes long and discuss a specific career focused topic.”

The podcast, which airs new episodes every Thursday, covers topics related to best resume practices, how to interview, types of interviews, how to structure a cover letter, best approaches to networking and more. In a recent episode, Poulos and Mayer discuss applicant tracking systems and how to navigate through them.

The idea of the podcast first started when Poulos wanted to become involved with WMSC-FM, Montclair State’s radio station. He contacted Anabella Poland, general manager, and the idea of creating this podcast was born. Poland has incorporated the podcast into the curriculum of a class. Since its launch, the podcast has been fully edited, engineered and produced by students.

Poulos and Mayer say that the podcast’s feedback has been positive. Last semester, it received more than 1,000 total listens. “We try our best to keep content engaging and informative, with a sprinkling of comedic relief, but also not too long, which has been key,” says Poulos.

Make sure to tune in! Take your career development on the road and listen when and where it is convenient for you. Listen and Subscribe! Alumni can also access the podcast through iTunes and College Radio – by searching WMSC 90.3.

Career Resources

The perks of being a Red Hawk don’t stop at graduation! Many career resources are available online for Montclair State alumni. We invite you to view recorded webinars and workshops that you may have missed or check them out as a refresher! Take a look at our latest recordings on Building Your Authentic Personal Brand, Getting Interviews 2.0: Tap Into the Hidden Job Market, and Public Speaking and Your Career.

Check out Hire a Red Hawk, a career services management system. Through Hire a Red Hawk, you can easily find and apply to full- and part-time jobs, build your resume with Resume Builder, sharpen your interview skills with mock Interviews and more!

To access these benefits – and more – visit MONTCLAIRconnect.

Stay connected and network with fellow alumni by joining our official LinkedIn group. Visit our website to access the alumni calendar for upcoming career workshops. For more information, contact the Office of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement at 973-655-4141 or alumni@montclair.edu.

Career Opportunities

The Center for Career Services will be hosting industry-specific career and internship fairs throughout the spring semester. Employers from various organizations will be on campus recruiting students and alumni for full-time, part-time and internship opportunities.

Science and Environmental Career and Internship Fair – March 18

Interested in a science or environmental career? On Wednesday, March 18 you have the opportunity to network with employers from the environmental and science industries who are seeking to fill their open full-time and internship positions. View participating employers, learn more and register!

Government, Nonprofit and Law Career and Internship Fair – March 25

Interested in a career in government, nonprofit or law? On Wednesday, March 25 you have the opportunity to network with employers from federal, nonprofit and law organizations who are seeking to fill their open full-time and internship positions. View participating employers, learn more and register!

Arts, Communication and Entertainment Career and Internship Fair – April 1

Interested in a career in the arts, communication or entertainment? On Wednesday, April 1 you have the opportunity to network with employers from arts, communication and entertainment industries who are seeking to fill their open full-time and internship positions. View participating employers, learn more and register!

Business, Sales and Technology Career and Internship Fair – April 15

Interested in a career in business, sales or technology? On Wednesday, April 15 you have the opportunity to network with employers from business, sales and technology industries who are seeking to fill their open full-time and internship positions. View participating employers, learn more and register!

For questions about these upcoming career fairs, contact The Center for Career Services at 973-655-5194.