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On today's episode, our host, Diego sits down with Hey U Producer and Team manager Hannah Bowen, the Inspire Podcast host Cameron Vakilian, and Inspire Podcast Intern Callie Sheneman to discuss our Fashion and Awards Show highlighting our U Career Success Career Closet. (Diego, Cameron, and Callie will also be modeling exciting professional looks during our runway show, April 17th, 2024, in SFEBB Child Hall from 5-7 PM)

Having confidence in yourself is the key to being successful when it comes to professional opportunities, and we hope to spread awareness of what the career closet offers students across campus who need access to clothing for whatever the opportunity may be! 

Join us for our inaugural fashion show, we'd love to see you there! 

For donation opportunities, please reach out to Hannah Bowen at hannah.bowen@eccles.utah.edu

Welcome to another episode of Hey U! Hey U team members Diego and Val sit down with Utah Red Rock gymnast Abby Paulson to discuss her experiences with branding as a student athlete. She gives valuable insights into what influences her brand and how students and student athletes alike can craft their own unique brand!

Welcome to another edition of our “Intern Insights" segment on Hey U! Hey U team member Diego sits down with University Ambassador and PRSSA Chapter Secretary, Amanda Vaskovich to discuss her involvement on campus. She gives insight into how she was able to gain valuable experience outside of the workplace and how that has helped reach her career goals!

In this episode of Hey U, the team sits down with U Career Success Directors, Carmen Gold Johnson and Suzy Shurtliff, to chat about their experience with career fairs. They share valuable tips and insights on how students should maximize their time at career fairs. Carmen and Suzy cover topics like elevator pitches, tips for introverts, and what to do after a career fair. We also invite you to join us for Career Fest, two exciting weeks of career events designed to help you explore career options, hone your job search skills, build a network, and land that dream job or internship.

Welcome to another edition of our “Intern Insights" segment on Hey U! Hey U team members Diego and Val sit down with fellow interns Braden Reed and Brittany Luu to discuss our resolutions for 2024. We then dive deep into the strategies and tips that have helped us stick to our goals!

Welcome to another edition of our “Intern Insights,” segment on Hey U! In this episode we interview three soon-to-be graduating upper classmen on our team, Athena, Riley, and Kyleigh. They give advice to underclassmen about career and academic related topics they have learned throughout their experience at the University of Utah.

In part two of our Focus on Finance series, the team sits down with financial industry professionals, Jennifer Swindler and Brennon Bowen, to hear their advice on how students can develop personal finance skills. Leveraging their extensive experience, they share actionable tips and strategies to develop sound financial habits that help you achieve financial stability. For more insights into launching a career in finance, don't miss part one of this two-part series.

Happy Halloween! Hey U team members Athena, Riley, and Kyleigh sit down for a special new segment called "Intern Insights", where you get to hear the unique perspectives of the students themselves. In this episode, we share spooky work-related stories, as well as a discussion on Halloween candy.

We know that each student’s experience here at the U is unique, and you might need some support in creating success during your time here at school. Whether you’re looking for ways to balance your busy schedule, manage your assignments or overcome a personal conflict, we understand the impact made by asking for guidance. Luckily, there are Student Success Coaches on campus who can serve as the helping hand you may be looking for. The Hey U team chats with Student Success Coach April Ollivier to learn more about what their team does and how they help ensure student success. Joining her is Jasmine Kim, a student who shares her positive experience with her coach. To book an appointment with a Student Success Coach, visit https://ssc.utah.edu/.

This week on Hey U, the team sits down with Katie-Abby Hoffman and Diana Woodbury to help debut “U Career Success”. This episode gives an inside scoop on President Taylor Randall’s “Presidential Initiative”, a merger between Business Career Services and Central Career Services, who’s goal is to grant access to career readiness resources to majors across the University of Utah campus.

To participate in U Career Success’ grand opening event on campus, join us in Garff 1300 on Wednesday, October 25th from 9am - 6pm!

Former Utah Ute and NFL Football Player turned University of Utah Career Coach Robert “Rojo” Johnson sits down with the Hey U Team to share what he has learned from his time as a student athlete, pro-football player, and full-time working professional. He provides advice on balancing athletics with academics and careers, how to leverage sports connections in the professional world, and more. Student athletes, as well as any general students, can benefit from hearing what Rojo has to say. As a Career Coach for first and second year students, Rojo is available to help you on your career journey today!

In this episode of Hey U, professional marketer, Amy Frampton, shares with the team her experiences of moving through the ranks in her career. From starting out in the US House of Representatives to marketing at Microsoft and eventually climbing all the way to a role as a Chief Marketing Officer at No Fraud, we discover what she has learned throughout her journey in the marketing world.

Amy explains why moving laterally through jobs, as opposed to a traditional upward trajectory, brings many opportunities that will teach you invaluable lessons and make you a more well-rounded worker, as well as the significance of making an impact wherever you land.

Other topics touched on include work-life balance, ChatGPT, and advice all aspiring marketers should hear!

This week, they Hey U team sits down with Kyleigh Cassidy and Joe Ahee, two Peer Coaches at Business Career Services. They discuss what a Peer Coach is and why they are beneficial to meet with as a student just starting out on their career journey. To book an appointment, go to eccles.link/bcs.

Join the Hey U team in this week’s episode as they sit down with Rebecca Gardiner and Laura Herring, two Career Coaches from Business Career Services. Learn more about what a Career Coach really is, what they can help with, and why you should book your appointment today!

Love is in the air! It’s Valentine’s Day, so on this week’s episode of Hey U, the team will be discussing the similarities between finding your dream partner and your dream job. We also share some red and green flags to look out for while searching for your next job or internship. If you are looking to find a company to work for that will be a good match for you, be sure to attend the Skills Match event on February 16th at Child Hall inside of the SFEBB.

Happy New Year! We are starting 2023 right with a new episode of Hey U. Today the team sits down to discuss their New Year's Resolutions, how those changes will help with their careers, and some 2023 predictions. Do you have any goals or predictions you want to share with us? Send them our way @ecclescareers on Instagram.

In this Thanksgiving special, Hey U team members Athena, Canyon, Degoal and Riley sit down to share their thoughts on how a gratitude-centered mindset can help students navigate both their career and educational journey. Finally, before signing off for the holiday break, the team ends the episode off with a fun, food-inspired twist! If you're interested in hearing more from our student staff at Hey U, or are interested in sharing your thoughts on this week's episode, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram @ecclescareers.

In Part 2 of our OSC (Operations and Supply Chain) series, we hear from Scott Larson and Brian Nichols who share from over 20 years of individual experience with Maverik, a growing convenience store brand in the U.S. Amongst other topics, the experts share insights on roles within operations/operations management, the major challenges operations and supply chain professionals face today, and how forced innovation has transformed the way in which Maverik functions. If you are interested in learning more about career opportunities the OSC field, or with Maverik specifically, visit https://careers.maverik.com/.

Today the HeyU team sits down with Professor John Dallimore to kick off our Operations & Supply Chain series. He walked us through his eclectic career journey, which includes teaching at the U as an OSC Professor and building rockets at Northrup Grumman. Hear about the versatility of an OSC degree and where the industry is headed.

In part two of our Negotiation Series, we get to hear how alumni Leilani Vigil put the skills we talked about in part one to practice to negotiate her worth. Her story is filled with tips that can help you reach success the next time you find yourself negotiating.

In part 1 of our series on Negotiation, we sit down with Katie Abby and Sue Finch to talk about the essential skills and steps to an effective negotiation. We also discuss the benefits of The Negotiation Club at the David Eccles School of Business and give you tips to maximize your earning potential. 

Hey U podcasters discuss economic policy and research with Reeves Coursey, a Senior Research Assistant at The Federal Reserve Boards of Governors. Ever wonder how real estate and housing policy is created in the United States? Coursey is a part of that process, and gives insight into how his QAMO degree got him there. 

We're joined by two young professionals from equity compensation company Equity Methods. Kevin Bergauer and Bryce Bergman discuss the success they enjoy with the company at an early stage in their careers. They can still remember vividly what it's like to be seeking as a college senior and suggest approaches to set yourself up for career success while still in school. 

DPS Skis (a ski manufacturer) and Snowbird (a ski resort) both have deep roots in the ski culture of the Wasatch Mountains. Dan Pizza, Director of Marketing and Creative at DPS Skis, and Tess Hobbs, Director of Marketing at Snowbird, chat with us about their innovative projects, marketing strategies, connection to place, and how branding can shift the conversation to experiences over things.

Divvy's VP of Sales Woody Klemetson talks about the downsides of "free", the upsides of Divvy, and why he's made it his mission to defend the salespeople.

Today the HeyU team sits down with Lizette Medina, UofU alumna and former Human Resources Generalist at C.R. England, to discuss how H.R. is becoming a more people-oriented career. She talks about solving problems through open communication, applying the same standards to each employee, and other principles that anyone can apply to their career--whether or not that career is in H.R.

Like it or not, we all need sales skills to succeed--whether in your career or other aspects of your everyday life. Paycom, an HR tools company ranked #5 on Fortune 100's fastest-growing companies in 2018, offers a great internship experience that can help college students gain the sales skills you need. The Hey U podcast team chats with Ryan Smith, Senior Collegiate Talent Acquisition Advisor at Paycom. Ryan shares his thoughts on how you can grow your sales skills, taking chances and putting yourself out there, and more. 

In their most recent episode, the HeyU Podcast team interviews Jennifer Jacobs-Munson, Vice President of Member Services and Utah Site Lead at Collective Health. The interview revolves around the complexities of a decades-old healthcare system and what companies like Collective Health are doing to both streamline and simplify healthcare administration.

The Hey U Podcast team sits down with two representatives from Northwestern Mutual: Todd Grabner, Managing Partner at the firm, and Jared Shumway, Director of Internship Development. Todd and Jared share some valuable practical advice, speaking about topics like financial planning, development of skills, and overall insight for students looking to get a head start on planning their future.

From its very beginning, the outdoor gear company Cotopaxi has been committed to making an impact. The benefit corporation and certified B Corp designates 1% of its profits to grants awarded by its non-profit foundation. We were able to get a look at how the brand’s “Do good” mission informs their storytelling, guerilla marketing, and hiring in our interview with Cotopaxi’s Director of Brand and Impact, Annie Agle.

Do you have a fear of failure that prevents you from trying new things? It turns out that even people at tech giants like Microsoft sometimes fear making mistakes. Listen to Mat McBride, General Manager of Finance for Microsoft, as he gives the inside scoop of how the Microsoft team learns to embrace failure and ultimately find success.

Business students from the University of Utah talk BUSINESS. We are sitting down with your favorite employers and leaders to get the inside scoop on all things business—everything from landing a job to navigating your career path. Learn how to turn mistakes into successes, negotiate your first salary, and much more! We will put out new podcasts every month—so sit down, grab a cup of coffee, and tune in for quick, helpful tips from the experts (and us, too). This is Hey U!