Time Out with the Career Center

This episode will give students insight into the hiring process, job duties, day-to-day operations, and more! Making this episode personal as to why the ambassadors do what they do and why they enjoy being tech ambassadors for Pitt IT! 

Join Lindsay Fera and the Pitt's Career Center's Alumni In Residence Pamela Kirkland as we deep dive into how she got her start with CNN! 

Pamela Kirkland graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.A. in Political Science and Communications. Throughout her career she has worked as an Assistant Producer with C-SPAN Radio, Senior Producer with SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Video Producer with the Washington Post, and a Producer with PBS NewsHour. Currently based in Atlanta, Pamela has been with CNN as a Field Producer since 2018 where she does on-camera reporting, writes, produces, and edits national and local news.

Check out this unique interview with Bayer Radiology! We speak with Hannah Smith, Associate Director of Global Regulatory Strategy Devices, and Anthony Pulleo, Head Global Labeling Radiology Devices. During this conversation we get into artificial intelligence, global reach of Bayer, how Bayer gives back to the local Pittsburgh region, and much more!

Join Jamir and Sam, two Pitt IT Tech Ambassadors for what tools and software Pitt IT makes available to current students during their time at the University of Pittsburgh. 

Alex earned a B.S. in Marketing upon graduating from Penn State University in the Spring of 2017 and is currently pursuing a Masters in Higher Education Administration at the University of Pittsburgh.  Through All-Temps, he began working in different roles at the University of Pittsburgh, before being hired at the Career Center as an Internship Associate in December 2018. He looks forward to working with all students to help them achieve their goals.

Beginning in Fall 2022, Alex will begin to see Pre-Law students in addition to working with internship seekers.

* This episode was recorded in September 2022* 

When you look good, you feel good too!!! Please tune in for part two of our series on dressing for success with our host Devin Changa (Employer Relations Coordinator and Glen Edward Experiential Learning Consultant). They share some tips and tricks for Dress for in-person and virtual interviews.

Take A Time Out With The Career Center and explore what the first 90 days can look like as a graduating senior entering the workplace. In this episode, you will hear from Devin Changa and Lindsay Fera as to the advice they have for you to be prepared and ready for the real world! 

Time out with Norfolk Southern Corporation! In this episode, you will hear from Brian Doyle, Employment Development Specialist at Pitt's Career Center, and Jerome Rhymes, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Norfolk Southern Corporation.

Time Out with Bayer! In this episode you will hear from Brian Doyle, Employment Development Specialist at Pitt's Career Center, Andrew Hutelmyer,  Strategy and Implementation, Medical Devices Product Supply at Bayer,  and Shannon Jankowski, Head of Portfolio Management Office-Maximize at Bayer! All three of them are Pitt Alumni too! 

Take A Time Out with Enterprise Holdings! Join Pitt's Career Center and Natalie Miller, Enterprise's Group Talent Acquisition Manager to learn the ins and outs of the organization. Additionally, get to hear what Natalie's favorite food spot is in a trendy Pittsburgh neighborhood. 

Enterprise is the largest car rental company in the U.S. and is the parent company of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent-A Car brands. It has more than 10,000 locations in neighborhoods and airports.

Top 50 Employer for Women from The Times in 2020

Early Talent Award from Handshake, Top 10 Employer in Transportation & Logistics 2021 

Forbes America’s Best Employers for New Graduates – Enterprise Holdings 2020 

Time Out with the Career Center speaks with one of our Alumni In Residence, Tim James and Emily Bennett, who is currently managing Experiential Learning Programs and Initiatives at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Computing and Information. 

Tim James is currently a Software Engineering Manager at Google. He holds a BS in Computer Science and an MBA, both from Katz. He is currently his pursuing his PhD in Technology at Purdue University. Beyond his work at Google, Tim has been an adjunct professor at Pitt since 2012 for SCI. 

In this episode, we chat with Devin Changa, Employer Relations Coordinator, and Amy Vaught, the Outside of the Classroom Curriculum (OCC) Coordinator. Amy shares the new changes and incentives to the OCC; we also learn a little more about her nontraditional career path and how those experiences prepared her for a career in higher education.

When you look your best, you feel your best! In this episode, Devin (Employer Relations Coordinator at the Career Center) and Glen (Graduate Assistant at the Career Center) dive into all the ways you can "dress for success" when preparing to network, interview, or start a new job. Topics include personal grooming, virtual background tips, outfit choice, and more!

In this episode we chat with Erin Wheeler, our Career Consultant for liberal arts students. Listen to find out why she chose to come to Pitt, how she helps students discover the best career path for them, what she's watching on Netflix, and so much more. Plus, get the inside scoop about what to expect during your first appointment with Erin at the Career Center. 

Veeva Systems is a cloud-based software company that provides services for the life sciences industry. In this episode, we talk with Marisa Gadoury about Veeva's history, mission, and available opportunities. 

Precision Castparts is a leader in manufacturing complex components, particularly in the aerospace industry. In this episode, we go behind-the-scenes to learn about the history of Precision, what it's like to work there, and what they look for in career candidates. 

In this episode, we talk to Jennifer Wallace, a current Pitt student who has used Career Center resources in her search for an undergraduate internship. 

In this episode, we explore the biotechnology and life science industry with Bill Barone and Chelsea Marsh, two Pitt alumni who now work at Bayer. 

This year, the Career Center is ringing in National Career Development Day by planning...nothing! While we traditionally host an event or an open house, the circumstances of this semester warranted some time to take a break. In this episode, Jon and Gabby reflect on the Fall semester and talk about the importance of taking time for self-care during this busy month. 

In this episode,  our Career Center hosts have a conversation with two members of the Target corporate team: Eboni Thrower, Human Resources Executive Team Lead. and Greg Pare, Lead Campus Recruiter. Eboni and Greg talk about their experiences working at Target, what to expect as an applicant, and the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives the company is taking. 

In this episode, recent Pitt graduates Gabby and Jon give their insights into the job hunting process, from attending career fairs to binge-watching 30 seasons of The Amazing Race (seriously). Take a listen to learn some tips and tricks to help with your own job hunt! 

Every Pitt students will hear the slogan at some point: "Complete the OCC." But, what exactly is the OCC, and how do you complete it? In our first episode of Time Out, we interview Amy Vaught, OCC Coordinator at the Pitt Career Center. She explains exactly what to expect out of the OCC and why it's an awesome opportunity for undergraduates.