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Career Talk Podcast

Getting into a rhythm – Career Talk Podcast

Monday, May 7th, 2012
Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

This week, we get into some great musical rhythems as well a dole out tips on getting specific about your choices and interview attire. Music played includes Doyle Bramhall, Blues Brothers, Memoryhouse, and Black Keys.

Career Talk is sponsored by the UST Career Development Center and can be heard online, live on KUST (kustradio.com) Mondays at noon.

Can’t listen live? Download the episode from this blog or subscribe to the dedicated Career Talk podcast feed. We are happy to take career related questions, comments, greetings, and stories from the St. Thomas community to share on-air. Students, faculty, staff and alumni may contact us via email: careertalk@stthomas.edu or the Career Talk hot-line at (651) 962-6770.

Older and occasionaly wiser – Career Talk Podcast

Monday, April 30th, 2012
Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

It is wise to learn not only from our own experiences, but also  from those who have played the game once or twice. Paul brings in music relating to the theme “Older and Occasionally Wiser,” in today’s success story we hear about a bookstore owner, and we learn about thank you notes.  Music played includes Loudon Wainwright III, Greg Brown, M83, and Phantogram.

Career Talk is sponsored by the UST Career Development Center and can be heard online, live on KUST (kustradio.com) Mondays at noon.

Can’t listen live? Download the episode from this blog or subscribe to the dedicated Career Talk podcast feed. We are happy to take career related questions, comments, greetings, and stories from the St. Thomas community to share on-air. Students, faculty, staff and alumni may contact us via email: careertalk@stthomas.edu or the Career Talk hot-line at (651) 962-6770.

Conjunctions and & and… – Career Talk Podcast

Monday, April 2nd, 2012
Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

This week, conjunctions and & and. We lead off with “‘Cept You & Me Babe” by Greg Brown, “Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest” by Bob Dylan, and continue on with career advice on resumes and cover letters & salary and negotiation. Music played includes Kings of Conveinence, Loudon Wainwright, Black Keys, and First Aid Kit.

Career Talk is sponsored by the UST Career Development Center and can be heard online, live on KUST (kustradio.com) Mondays at noon.

Can’t listen live? Download the episode from this blog or subscribe to the dedicated Career Talk podcast feed. We are happy to take career related questions, comments, greetings, and stories from the St. Thomas community to share on-air. Students, faculty, staff and alumni may contact us via email: careertalk@stthomas.edu or the Career Talk hot-line at (651) 962-6770.

Interview attire, post grad survey – Career Talk Podcast

Monday, March 26th, 2012
Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

This week Chad holds down the fort playing music talking about the Post Grad survey, and relaying tips on skills and interview attire. Music played from Wild Colonial Bhoys, Black Keys, and Andrew Bird.

Career Talk is sponsored by the UST Career Development Center and can be heard online, live on KUST (kustradio.com) Mondays at noon.

Can’t listen live? Download the episode from this blog or subscribe to the dedicated Career Talk podcast feed. We are happy to take career related questions, comments, greetings, and stories from the St. Thomas community to share on-air. Students, faculty, staff and alumni may contact us via email: careertalk@stthomas.edu or the Career Talk hot-line at (651) 962-6770.

Spring Break, but we’re still here – Career Talk Podcast

Monday, March 19th, 2012
Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

Spring break? Well, we are still on campus in the studio and in the Career Development Center still doling out the career advice Tommies come to expect. This week, more on skills and thank you notes. Music played by Lonnie Knight, Over the Rhine, Ben Kweller, and Bombay Bicycle Club.

Career Talk is sponsored by the UST Career Development Center and can be heard online, live on KUST (kustradio.com) Mondays at noon.

Can’t listen live? Download the episode from this blog or subscribe to the dedicated Career Talk podcast feed. We are happy to take career related questions, comments, greetings, and stories from the St. Thomas community to share on-air. Students, faculty, staff and alumni may contact us via email: careertalk@stthomas.edu or the Career Talk hot-line at (651) 962-6770.

Events, skills and phone interviews – Career Talk Podcast

Monday, March 12th, 2012
Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

This week, as Paul and Chad recover from the start of Daylight Saving Time, Paul brought in a few mini-themes such as “covers” by Garraint Watkins and David Wilcox and “deep voices” from Leonard Cohen. Topics covered include upcoming law enforcement and national intelligence career events, phone interviews, and discovering your skills. Additional music played includes Ry Cooder, First Aid Kit, Memoryhouse, and Phantogram.

Career Talk is sponsored by the UST Career Development Center and can be heard online, live on KUST (kustradio.com) Mondays at noon.

Can’t listen live? Download the episode from this blog or subscribe to the dedicated Career Talk podcast feed. We are happy to take career related questions, comments, greetings, and stories from the St. Thomas community to share on-air. Students, faculty, staff and alumni may contact us via email: careertalk@stthomas.edu or the Career Talk hot-line at (651) 962-6770.

Cover letters, today on… – Career Talk Podcast

Monday, February 27th, 2012
Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

This week, standing out and cover letters are discussed. Music played includes John Lee Hooker, Tab Benoit, and First Aid Kit.

Career Talk is sponsored by the UST Career Development Center and can be heard online, live on KUST (kustradio.com) Mondays at noon.

Can’t listen live? Download the episode from this blog or subscribe to the dedicated Career Talk podcast feed. We are happy to take career related questions, comments, greetings, and stories from the St. Thomas community to share on-air. Students, faculty, staff and alumni may contact us via email: careertalk@stthomas.edu or the Career Talk hot-line at (651) 962-6770.

Last minute job fair tips – Career Talk Podcast

Monday, February 20th, 2012
Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

This week, Job Fair, Job Fair, Job Fair! We get ready to send over 500 UST students to Minnesota’s Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair. Music played includes Cam Penner, The Weepies, M83, and Lana Del Rey.

Career Talk is sponsored by the UST Career Development Center and can be heard online, live on KUST (kustradio.com) Mondays at noon.

Can’t listen live? Download the episode from this blog or subscribe to the dedicated Career Talk podcast feed. We are happy to take career related questions, comments, greetings, and stories from the St. Thomas community to share on-air. Students, faculty, staff and alumni may contact us via email: careertalk@stthomas.edu or the Career Talk hot-line at (651) 962-6770.

Maybe This Christmas – Career Talk Podcast

Monday, December 19th, 2011
Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

Maybe this Christmas while relaxing by the fire you’ll be working on your resume getting ready for spring. Maybe you received some dress shirts, blouses, or socks that youll be wearing to an interview. Maybe you’ll be smart and leave that knit sweater at home. This week, we learn about crafting your pitch and interview attire. Music played includes Ron Sexsmith, Bruce Cockburn, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.

Career Talk is sponsored by the UST Career Development Center and can be heard online, live on KUST (kustradio.com) Mondays at noon.

Can’t listen live? Download the episode from this blog or subscribe to the dedicated Career Talk podcast feed. We are happy to take career related questions, comments, greetings, and stories from the St. Thomas community to share on-air. Students, faculty, staff and alumni may contact us via email: careertalk@stthomas.edu or the Career Talk hot-line at (651) 962-6770.

Thanksgiving Left-Overs – Career Talk

Monday, December 5th, 2011
Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

This week we return after a two week absence to serve up Thanksgiving-music-themed-left-overs before it expires. Music played includes Ralph McTell, Archie Fisher, Fruit Bats, and Bombay Bicycle Club.

Career Talk is sponsored by the UST Career Development Center and can be heard online, live on KUST (kustradio.com) Mondays at noon.

Can’t listen live? Download the episode from this blog or subscribe to the dedicated Career Talk podcast feed. We are happy to take career related questions, comments, greetings, and stories from the St. Thomas community to share on-air. Students, faculty, staff and alumni may contact us via email: careertalk@stthomas.edu or the Career Talk hot-line at (651) 962-6770.