Podcast by APUS Advising Team Manager, Charissa Skinner, MA and Leia O’Connell, MSW, GCDF

As you move through your career path, you may find yourself with the opportunity to interview for a management role. Are you ready? Charissa Skinner, Graduate Advising Team Manager for APUS speaks candidly about how you can present yourself as an authentic candidate among the competition. Consider your level of comfort sharing both accomplishments and challenges you’ve had as a professional. Can you think of a time when you bounced back after a project became derailed? Learn the value of sharing your mistakes, why every relationship matters, and resources for practicing your interview skills.

Charissa Skinner is the Graduate Advising Team Manager at American Public University System. She has a Bachelor’s in English from Shepherd University, a Master’s in English from the University of Virginia, and a Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising from Kansas State University. She has worked at the University for over 10 years, serving as an academic advisor, trainer, and manager.

To learn more about American Public University System, visit http://www.APUS.edu

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Pave Your Career: Military to Civilian Transition – Advice from a Marine Corps Veteran and Career Coach

Podcast by APUS Career Coach, Rachel Dhaliwal, GCDF and Leia O’Connell, MSW, GCDF

Feeling uncertain about your transition out of the military and into the civilian sector? Rachel Dhaliwal, Marine Corps veteran, military spouse, and certified career coach, takes us through her own transition story. She shares her candid experience – don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn about a military transition plays out over a 10 year period.

You’ll learn:

·         How to avoid pitfalls which could delay your civilian career.

·         Steps you can take today to start preparing for your transition. 

Want to share your military transition story and help others? Join our Facebook thread focused on transition stories!

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Rachel is a Marine Corps veteran and spouse with over 5 years of experience working in higher education. She began her career in the Financial Aid department of Pensacola Junior College while pursuing her Associate degree in Psychology. Going on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Troy University’s online campus, Rachel eventually returned to higher education when she joined APUS’ Military and Community College Outreach Team as an Education Coordinator at Camp Lejeune, NC in 2013. It was there that she discovered her aptitude for helping students and alumni, and her eagerness to see them succeed. In 2015, she transitioned over to the Department of Career Services where she currently serves as a Career Coach.

To learn more about American Public University System, visit http://www.APUS.edu

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Podcast by APUS Faculty Member Dr. Pamela Parkinson and Leia O’Connell, MSW, GCDF

When you hear “legal studies career,” do you immediately think of a job in a law firm? Join Dr. Pamela Parkinson as she dispels myths about careers in legal studies, shares insightful tips, and broadens the scope for students pursuing employment opportunities as a paralegal or legal assistant.

Dr. Pamela Dee Parkinson is a dedicated faculty member at American Public University System. She has a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and US History from Weber State University, a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Minnesota Duluth and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Utah, College of Law. She previously served as a municipal court judge in Utah and Montana; owned a café and flipped hamburgers in the Yellowstone ecosystem; taught as Professor of Women’s Studies; and now teaches online and develops courses. Her philosophy of education is student-centric, focusing on students’ individual needs and challenging them throughout their learning process.

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To Learn more about American Public University System, visit http://www.APUS.edu

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Podcast by Career Coaches Kimberly Smith, MBA, PHR and Leia O’Connell, MSW, GCDF.

Unsure of how to develop and navigate relationships with recruiters? Former Staff Recruiter, Kimberly Smith chats about how to maneuver these communications. In just a few minutes you’ll learn:

• Where recruiters are hanging out online!
• Tips for building a social media profile attractive to recruiters.
• Ownership for your own personal brand.

To learn more about American Public University System, visit http://www.APUS.edu

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Podcast by APUS Career Services Manager, Ann Eastham and Career Coach, Leia O’Connell, MSW, GCDF.

Feel stuck in your career path? Take 5 minutes and listen to Career Services Manager, Ann Eastham share her flexible career path story and tips on how you can create your own.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the benefits of: 

·         Embracing the idea of more flexible career path.

·         Adding flexibility to your current job search and weighing your priorities.

·         Tapping into your professional network when looking for career options. 

To learn more about American Public University System, visit http://www.APUS.edu

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Can you use Twitter to find a job? You bet. Join Casen Combs as she shares techniques for enhancing your social media profile and connecting with recruiters online.

Take 5 minutes to learn how you can: 

·         Create a professional personal brand across your social media accounts.

·         Connect with employers via social media. 

·         Avoid common social media pitfalls when searching for a job.

To learn more about American Public University System, visit http://www.APUS.edu

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Interested in a career focused on training and development in the HR field? Host, Leia O’Connell is joined by Training and Development Program Manager, Courtney Carroll, to chat about how you can start taking steps towards a futurecareer in HR. 

Take 5 minutes and learn:

• How HR became Courtney’s “Third Career”
• Initial steps for starting your own career in HR
• HR certifications you can explore

To learn more about American Public University System, visit http://www.APUS.edu

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On this episode of Pave Your Career Path, Reporting & Program Assessment Specialist, Kacie Presley, shares her career story on how she used her psychology degree to launch a career in data analytics.

In the next 5 minutes, Kacie describes:

• How she created her ideal career path by combining her data skills with a passion for solving puzzles
• How a psychology degree helped her prepare for a for a career in data and analytics
• The career benefits of learning data tracking and visualization tools

To learn more about American Public University System, visit http://www.APUS.edu

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