We're looking to gain some insight into the concern that today's college students are inadequately prepared to begin their careers. Breaking down some of the issues with the students' training in college, Jim Rovira brings his perspective as a university professor. Jim is a professor of English at Tiffin University and he is witnessing the areas where individuals are lacking. Jim tells Tim Muma about the problems with the c...

Companies love job candidates who have actual real-world experience in their chosen field, so that is where internships can be invaluable. Even if they're unpaid gigs, there are tons of benefits. James Tarbox, executive director of the career services department at San Diego State University, speak with Tim Muma about the value and tangible advantages of internships for college credit. He also clues us into the keys for mak...

When making the jump from college into one's career, there are often some misleading thoughts and ideas that are believed to be true. Much like anything else in life, there are also some hard truths that you don't learn about until it's a touch too late. Danny Rubin, creator of the popular career advice blog News to Live By, looks to share these items with college students earlier. Danny gives Tim Muma some important and be...

You don't have to be a professional to work on your professional development, and that's specifically what this episode is all about. Josh Frahm, adjunct professor at the University of Iowa, implores students to start early on developing skills and personality traits to improve their chances at a great career from day one. Josh is also the co-developer and program coordinator of Iowa's STEP (Student to Employed Professional...

Some of the struggle in discovering one's ideal career is not understanding what a profession truly entails. Items such as daily pace, corporate culture and communication are often lost on college students. James Tarbox, director of career services at San Diego State University, says there's a quick and simple way to figure out if you'd actually like a certain industry. James talks with Tim Muma about job shadowing and desc...