Ned Khatrichettri, Internship Coordinator for the University of Utah College of Humanities, and I break down the basics and discuss seven components that every internship should have to be successful.

What is a Legitimate Internship?

From fashion to finance, Paige Boner, Campus Recruiter at Northwestern Mutual, shares her story and discusses the importance of being your true-self in an internship and designing a culture of care, respect, and high-value.

Culture Couture

Hot topic episode for students, highlighting all the things you should expect from both paid and unpaid internships. Which kind might be best for you in your search and how can this impact your career goals.

Paid vs Unpaid Internships - For Students

Hot topic episode for employers who have questions about compensation for an internship. The important things you need to know about offering a paid or unpaid internship, such as laws, taxes, school credit, and more.

Paid vs Unpaid Internships - For Employers

Marissa Armitstead, Career Design Specialist at Utah State University and host of the USU Career Studio Podcast, joins me in a discussion on the breakthrough of design thinking, an innovative and human-centered approach that can help anyone in their career planning.

Design Thinking for Career Development

Danielle Rueger-Miroewski, Partner Engagement Specialist for Parker Dewey, explains what micro-internships are and how these project-based experiences can help make the college to career connection more accessible and equitable. Learn more at www.parkerdewey.com

Micro-Internships

Hot topic episode explaining how an internship can be extracted from a regular job. Learn the correct components of this process to qualify for college credit, acquire new skills, and explore a career.

Extracting an Internship from a Job

Driven by passion, the Sports Internship Program connects students to multiple positions in sports media and operations, starting with training and exploration in the first semester. AJ Boldan, President of Utah Hockey, talks about the details of this program and how it can serve as a launchpad for a career in sports.

Sports Internship Program

AJ Boldan, President of Utah Hockey explains the process of creating a successful internship program that works with the academic calendar and curriculum.

Developing an Internship Program

Special season premiere episode, live at the University of Utah College of Humanities, featuring four student panel members completing four different campus internship programs.

Parker Banta | Ken C. Gardner Policy Institute Internship (Hinckley Institute)
Major: Political Science and International Studies. Minor: Applied Ethics

Jaxson Day | Student Media Geekwave Internship
Major: Video Game Design. Minor Strategic Communication

Sydney Mendel | Utah Hockey Sports Media Internship
Major: Strategic Communication

Trysten Richard | Sorenson Impact Center Internship
Major: Philosophy of Science. Minor: Mathematics

Panelists share insights, experiences, and address common questions, such as how to balance schoolwork, how to articulate skills, and how to get the most out of an internship.

Student Perspectives

Zach Ames, founder of XYZ Leadership and an accomplished leadership coach, offers valuable insights on the Bloomingdales Internship Program, which he previously managed in New York City. Zach's perspective highlights the benefits of stepping outside of one's comfort zone and exploring unfamiliar territories, which can lead to a wealth of opportunities.

Expand Your Zone

Jen Mejia, Talent Acquisition Operations Manager for CHG Healthcare shares the behind-the-scenes details of their unique internship program and capstone, which allows interns from around the country to come together and collaborate on projects and tackle real company issues.

Company Capstones

Hot topic episode on the future of internships and how ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools are changing the way we work. Hollis Robbins, Dean of the College of Humanities at the University of Utah shares compelling viewpoints on the exciting potential of AI and how it can serve students. Learn about the rising demand for work flexibility and the tips and tricks for excelling in a remote internship.

Future Perspectives

Danny Chi, Senior Director of Communications at ESPN and distinguished alumni of the University of Utah shares his professional story and provides excellent strategies on building relationships, taking on the undesirable work, and embracing the intangibles or natural gifts we all have to stand out.

The Core of Who You Are

Special episode where I share my own story/background and present a model for intern development and modern day career success. I outline four main stages: Inquire, Aquire, Aspire, and of course the root of it all, Inspire.

The Inspire Model

Giovanna Percontino, Career Success Coach for the University of Utah explains what you can expect from a career coaching session and how meeting regularly with a coach can boost your confidence and help you achieve your definition of career success.

Career Success Coaching

Katie Abby, Assistant Dean and Special Advisor to the President of the University of Utah, explains the new Career Success Presidential Initiative, the importance of paid internships, and why it's especially beneficial to offer internships to first and second-year students.

It's Time to End Unpaid Internships

Pilot episode introducing INSPIRE, a new podcast and model for anyone looking to achieve their definition of career success. Learn how INSPIRE can help you design your career and thrive in this era of modern professionalism.

Introducing INSPIRE

Dominic Militello, Career Success Coach at the University of Utah shares his viewpoints on personal branding, one of the most important components to career success. Part 1 of this discussion focuses on identifying personal, technical, and managerial skills that can be useful in developing your brand.

Personal Branding Part 1

Dominic Militello, Career Success Coach at the University of Utah shares actionable tips on personal branding. Part 2 of this discussion touches on how to land not just a job, but the job by becoming the CEO of your own brand.

Personal Branding Part 2

Dan Moseson, Career Success Coach at the University of Utah shares valuable insights into the world of professional networking. Part 1 of this conversation uncovers useful networking strategies, including finding alumni and making authentic connections.

Professional Networking

Dan Moseson, Career Success Coach at the University of Utah discusses resources for career seekers in the field of humanities. Discover the multitude of opportunities available with a humanities degree, beyond just graduate school or research.

Careers in Humanities

Hot topic episode that challenges the notion of failure. Join me as I delve into the psychology of failure, share personal stories of hardship, and offer practical strategies for career investment, and reframing failure as a stepping stone to success.

Redefine Failure

Tunisha Brown, editor-in-chief and founder of IMPACT Magazine, shares her journey of relocating the magazine from Atlanta to Salt Lake City. Through her story, she imparts valuable lessons from her career journey, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and staying true to oneself.

Move in Purpose

Our very own intern, Matt Geerlings hosts this hot topic episode on achieving balance amidst the myriad challenges confronting today's generation. Matt offers valuable strategies gleaned from his own personal journey in balancing the demands of work, school, and personal life.

Fresh Insights on Balance

Natalya Toryanski, successful TikTok creator and icon, known for her high energy and humorous influencer characterizations, shares her story on becoming a full time content creator. Natalya offers essential advice and practical tips for anyone looking to pursue a career in social media and content development.

Influencers and Inspirers

Special episode with the Hey U podcast, a career success podcast made by students and for students, to host a live workshop/panel on how to create your own internship. With co-host Rohan Siddamsettiwar, and coaches Dominic Militello and Giovanna Percontino, we talk about designing an internship experience that aligns with your career goals, sharing student stories, outlining key components, and discussing requests for compensation.

Create Your Own Internship

Student leaders, India Bown, Yovanni Valdez, and Zaynab Salih, talk about their college journey and the lessons learned on their path to success. India, Yovanni, and Zaynab embarked on their college journey during the peak of the pandemic and are now part of the graduating class ready to seize opportunities ahead.

Journey To Graduation

Cameron Vakilian, has been a champion for career and internship success for almost a decade. Currently, he serves as Director of Advising, Outreach, and Experiential Learning at the University of Utah College of Humanities. With a background in higher education and student development, Cameron has devoted his career to helping students find their passion and reach their full potential. He has worked with hundreds of employers in developing internships that inspire talent. As host of the INSPIRE podcast, Cameron interviews successful professionals, showcasing how you can define and design your dream career.

INSPIRE Podcast

Popular tracks