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EOU Career Talk

EOU Career Talk

By EOU Career Services

Hosted by the EOU Career Services team, the Career Talk Podcast features local and regional employers sharing student employment opportunities that work well with student schedules, develop essential and specific workforce skills, and lead to career employment positions. We also feature our own student employees working in EOU on-campus positions. The podcast is dedicated to sharing career-related programming and activities to Eastern Oregon University students.
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Employer Wednesday feat. Woodgrain

EOU Career TalkMay 30, 2023

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Student Job Spotlight Feat. Office Assistant for College Of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Student Job Spotlight Feat. Office Assistant for College Of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Hear the benefits of working on an on campus job, featuring the Office Assistant for College Of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.


Mar 20, 202404:39
Student Job Spotlight Feat. Summer Bridge Mentor

Student Job Spotlight Feat. Summer Bridge Mentor

Hear the benefits of working on an on campus job, featuring Summer Bridge Mentor Program.


Mar 20, 202407:11
Student Graduate Assistantship Spotlight Feat. EOU Track & Field

Student Graduate Assistantship Spotlight Feat. EOU Track & Field

Hear the benefits of working on an on campus Graduate Assistantship, featuring the EOU Track & Field.

Mar 19, 202404:38
Student Job Spotlight Feat. Outdoor Program (Rental/Climbing Wall)

Student Job Spotlight Feat. Outdoor Program (Rental/Climbing Wall)

Hear the benefits of working on an on campus job, featuring the Outdoor Adventure Program (Rental/Climbing Wall)

Mar 13, 202404:56
Student Job Spotlight Feat. Education Department (Reading Ready)

Student Job Spotlight Feat. Education Department (Reading Ready)

Hear the benefits of working on an on campus job, featuring the Education Department (Reading Ready).


Mar 13, 202405:36
Student Job Spotlight Feat. Health and Human Performance

Student Job Spotlight Feat. Health and Human Performance

Hear the benefits of working on an on campus job, featuring EOU Human Performance Lab.

Mar 11, 202405:09
Student Job Spotlight Feat. Outdoor Adventure (Climbing Wall)

Student Job Spotlight Feat. Outdoor Adventure (Climbing Wall)

Hear the benefits of working on an on campus job, featuring EOU Outdoor Adventure (Climbing).

Mar 11, 202405:20
Student Job Spotlight Feat. Theatre

Student Job Spotlight Feat. Theatre

Hear the benefits of working on an on campus job, featuring EOU Theatre department.


Mar 06, 202403:47
Student Job Spotlight Feat. Admissions & Agriculture

Student Job Spotlight Feat. Admissions & Agriculture

Hear the benefits of working on an on campus job, featuring EOU both Admissions and Agriculture departments.


Mar 06, 202405:37
Student Job Spotlight Feat. College of Education

Student Job Spotlight Feat. College of Education

Hear the benefits of working on an on campus job, featuring EOU College of Education department.


Mar 04, 202406:56
 Student Internship Spotlight Feat. Move Lab

Student Internship Spotlight Feat. Move Lab

Hear the benefits of working in a EOU internship, featuring EOU Move Lab Program!

Feb 23, 202409:29
 Student Internship Spotlight Feat. Outdoor Adventure Program

Student Internship Spotlight Feat. Outdoor Adventure Program

Hear the benefits of working in a EOU internship, featuring EOU Outdoor Adventure Program!

Feb 23, 202403:23
 Student Internship Spotlight Feat. Sport Information

Student Internship Spotlight Feat. Sport Information

Hear the benefits of working in a EOU internship, featuring EOU Athletic Department sport information.


Feb 22, 202407:05
Student Job Spotlight Feat. Disability Services

Student Job Spotlight Feat. Disability Services

Hear the benefits of working on an on campus job, featuring EOU Disability Services.

Feb 06, 202404:14
R&C Adventure Footwear Feat. Employer Wednesday's

R&C Adventure Footwear Feat. Employer Wednesday's

Jeff Cusumano from R&C Adventure Footwear joins the podcast to discuss the many benefits of students finding a supportive work environment while they are successful in their studies, build their work experience and develop essential employability skills.

Feb 02, 202413:56
EOU Residence Life: Employer Wednesday

EOU Residence Life: Employer Wednesday

Eastern Oregon University's own Residence Life Office joins the podcast to discuss the many benefits of working on-campus in Residence Life and developing professional employment skills.

Jan 26, 202419:37
Featured Employer: REV (Rural Engagement & Vitality Center)
Jan 10, 202420:31
Student Job Spotlight Feat. Learning Center

Student Job Spotlight Feat. Learning Center

Hear the benefits of pursuing EOU student employment.
Dec 14, 202306:28
Employer Wednesday feat. Grande Ronde Hospital

Employer Wednesday feat. Grande Ronde Hospital

Grande Ronde Hospital joins the podcast to discuss student employment opportunities, career positions, and experiential learning.

Dec 06, 202318:56
Mounties Explore Week: Strengths Exploration Day

Mounties Explore Week: Strengths Exploration Day

Happy Mounties Explore Week! Our day 4 topic is all about personal strengths exploration using the Clifton Strengths by Gallup framework.

Nov 17, 202304:45
Mounties Explore: Industry Exploration Day

Mounties Explore: Industry Exploration Day

Happy Mounties Explore Week! Our day three topic is focused on tools that can be used for exploring the multiple industries within the workforce.

Nov 15, 202304:41
Mounties Explore Week: Occupation Exploration Day

Mounties Explore Week: Occupation Exploration Day

Happy Mounties Explore Week! Our day two topic is focused on using the new PathwayU career planning software as a tool for occupation-exploration.

Nov 14, 202306:44
Mounties Explore: Self-Exploration Day

Mounties Explore: Self-Exploration Day

Happy Mounties Explore Week! Our day one topic is focused on using the new PathwayU career planning software as a tool for self-exploration.

Nov 13, 202307:44
Employer Wednesday feat. US Bank

Employer Wednesday feat. US Bank

US Bank joins the podcast to discuss student employment opportunities, company culture, and experiential learning opportunities.

Nov 08, 202327:36
Employer Wednesday feat. La Grande Parks & Recreation

Employer Wednesday feat. La Grande Parks & Recreation

Emily and Jeremy speak with La Grande Parks & Recreation regarding student employment opportunities in their aquatics department.

Nov 01, 202311:33
The Benefits of Working On-Campus from an EOU Student Employee

The Benefits of Working On-Campus from an EOU Student Employee

Emily sits down with an EOU student employee to discuss the benefits of EOU student employment and her experience working on campus while completing her degree.

Nov 01, 202312:28
Employer Wednesday feat. AgWest Farm Credit

Employer Wednesday feat. AgWest Farm Credit

AgWest Farm Credit joins the podcast to discuss working at AgWest, internship and trainee opportunities, company culture, and long term career pathways.

Oct 26, 202323:31
Employer Wednesday feat. UMHS, Inc.

Employer Wednesday feat. UMHS, Inc.

Umatilla Morrow Head Start joins the podcast to discuss employment opportunities for students, company culture, and how their positions work with a college schedule.

Oct 18, 202317:55
Student Employment Roundup: Mounties Work!

Student Employment Roundup: Mounties Work!

Fall term is in full swing and so is the Student Employment Roundup! Emily recaps the meaning behind the campaign, and employment opportunities for on-campus and online students.

Oct 13, 202304:18
Employer Wednesday feat. Marvin

Employer Wednesday feat. Marvin

This week, Emily and Jeremy sit down with Marvin to discuss student employment opportunities, specifically, summer employment.

Oct 11, 202315:17
Employer Wednesday feat. TJ Maxx

Employer Wednesday feat. TJ Maxx

Emily and Jeremy sit down with representatives from TJ Maxx to discuss the La Grande store opening, as well as the great opportunities for student employment!

Oct 11, 202314:22
Employer Wednesday feat. Woodgrain

Employer Wednesday feat. Woodgrain

Emily and Jeremy sit down with Ty Stevenett, HR Generalist - Lumber Division with Woodgrain. Ty discusses what it’s like working for Woodgrain, full time employment opportunities, as well as summer employment and internships.
May 30, 202312:51
Employer Wednesday feat. Jake De Long

Employer Wednesday feat. Jake De Long

Jake De Long joins the podcast to discuss employment training resources through the training and employment consortium.
May 09, 202309:41
Employer Wednesday feat. Mid Columbia Bus Company

Employer Wednesday feat. Mid Columbia Bus Company

Representatives from the Mid Columbia Bus Company sit down to promote employment opportunities with their company, as well as discuss how their positions are great for college students.

Apr 20, 202318:50
Employer Wednesday feat. the FBI

Employer Wednesday feat. the FBI

Representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation join us to discuss employment and internship opportunities with the FBI. If you are interested in pursuing a degree in law enforcement, this is the perfect episode for you.


To contact the FBI about internship or employment opportunities, reach out to portlandapplicants@fbi.gov.

Apr 12, 202325:41
Our Interview Fails, The SAR Method, and Top Interviewing Tips

Our Interview Fails, The SAR Method, and Top Interviewing Tips

Emily and Jeremy discuss their best and worst interviews, the SAR method for answering questions, and their top interviewing tips.
Mar 29, 202339:09
Employer Wednesday feat. Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative

Employer Wednesday feat. Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative

Emily and Jeremy sit down with representative from OTEC to discuss opportunities within their company as well as a Cyber Security internship position.
Mar 22, 202322:59
The TRUTH About Resumes

The TRUTH About Resumes

Emily and Jeremy discuss all aspects of resumes: formatting, content, style, and the use of resume templates. Your resume is your billboard to land an interview, your first impression to an employer, and your personal career brand.

Mar 08, 202322:47
Employer Wednesday feat. Kasi Cooper & Jeremy Robertson

Employer Wednesday feat. Kasi Cooper & Jeremy Robertson

Kasi Cooper is the Community Outreach and Internship Coordinator for the Eastern Oregon Workforce Board. She shares important information regarding the EOWB and the brand new Eastern Oregon WORKS Internship Program. 

Mar 01, 202312:50
Employer Wednesday feat. Jeremy Robertson with WorkSource Oregon

Employer Wednesday feat. Jeremy Robertson with WorkSource Oregon

Emily Rynearson sits down with Jeremy Robertson from WorkSource Oregon to discuss what exactly WorkSource Oregon is, its resources, and how the organization can be highly useful for students across the state. 

Feb 27, 202319:58