Pirate Career Casts

Are you looking to make a career change that might involve relocating? Before you accept that new job, get advice on negotiating your new salary and what to expect from your new company when it comes to finding housing and paying for moving expenses.

Beginning to apply for jobs? Nervous about the interviews? Carol Woodruff of ECU’s Career Center will talk to you about the importance of an interview and how it could be the key to your future and as well as your success.

Want to build a large social network? Participate in this Career Call to learn the keys to developing your own social networks, as well as how to use those social networks to help land a job, get promoted, and even positively impact your career search.

Looking to make the most of your career? Want to stand out among other employees? Let ECU’s Career Center be your guide for creative ways to stand out in today’s discerning market place.

Meeting and connecting with people who can help you personally and professionally is a vital skill for employers in any line of work. Participate in this Career Call lead by special guest Gail “O” (Ostrishko) '84, '85 to learn how to make the most of the people who you work with!

Like an artist with a blank canvas ready for self-expression, your resume is a self-portrait of you. It portrays your professional work, your accomplishments, your skills and your education. Before you create your masterpiece, consider some tips Jim McAtee of ECU’s Career Center.

Trying to get a jump start on job seeking? Participate in this Career Call to learn the do’s and don’ts of attending a Job or Career Fair, as well as how to stand out among other candidates.

What are staff development opportunities and how can they help to advance your career? How do you get involved in training programs offered by your company? Let ECU Human Resources staff answer your questions regarding staff development. If you are a manager, use this opportunity to learn more about programs you can implement to improve the quality and success of your staff.

Learn how to plan your path to a different career with targeted goals and strategic communications. Unlike transitions of the past, today’s career changers require professionals to market their specific skills to employers before, during, and after the interview. This presentation will provide participants with a plan of action to begin making their career move.

There is more to a job than money, but salary is one of the most important aspects of your employment. Learn how to gauge your salary expectations and work towards your compensation goal with advice and negotiation tips from a career specialist.

Temporary employment has many benefits and can be appropriate for a variety of situations. Are you interested in changing professions? Do you need to relocate? Would you like to develop new career skills? Let the ECU Human Resources Staff give you the highlights of temporary employment and teach you how to put your temporary employment experience to work on your resume and during your job search.

Moving up the career ladder requires planning, informed decisions, and the ability to highlight what you bring to the table. Learn how to maximize your chances of getting promoted with simple, effective tips on how to approach your boss and what you should say to cinch the deal.

The ECU Career Center staff assists and guides students and alumni in their career quest. This question and answer session will give you an opportunity to hear career concerns from fellow alumni at all stages in their professional lives as well as informed responses from Career Center staff. Ask your job related questions and get feedback from your Career Coach.

Whether it is an interview, a sales pitch, or a casual meeting, your business presentation is your chance to leave an impression. Learn how to turn your presentation into a memorable interaction while still getting your message across. This career call will discuss the hallmarks of good presentations and give you tips to make a presentation they will remember.

Finding your dream job is just a few steps away. Hurtles in front of this goal, including your resume, references, interviews, and networking, can become overwhelming. With advice from the Career Center, you can master these important skills. Learn how to maneuver efficiently so you can be in the fast lane when it comes to getting hired.

Learn how to get what you are worth by honing your negotiation skills. Hear tips and tactics to help you get top dollar for your skills by participating in this month’s Pirate Career Call.

Does the thought of a job interview create tension, give you sweaty palms and cause a stomach ache? If so, the January Career Call is for you! Join us to learn tips and methods to make your next interview virtually stress free! During the Stress Free Interviewing session, we'll discuss key aspects of interviewing to help you effectively prepare a professional presentation that will make you the candidate of choice! You will learn interviewing techniques that will showcase your talents to employers, how to research employers, what to wear, and much more! This session will help you become a more dynamic job interviewer!

Less than half of the US working population feels they have clear career direction. Even fewer feel they have daily opportunities to do what they do best. Most people are still trying to figure out what to be when they grow up, some of us are just better at faking it than others. Expressing WHO you are through WHAT you do is the root of satisfaction, productivity and passion in your career and in your life. Explore The Highlands Whole Person Model as a tool for crafting your customized blueprint for pursuing your passion. Don’t miss this creative, interactive opportunity facilitated by two-time ECU graduate, Gail Ostrishko '84, '85. Grounded in decades of experience as a counselor, facilitator, speaker, author and coach, Gail offers practical principals for immediate personal and professional growth.

This session will get you up-to-date with the Career Center’s new online jobs database, Career Connections. You will learn how to search for job opportunities, post job and internship positions to recruit ECU students and graduates, and get information on becoming a mentor to current ECU students interested in similar career paths.

Are you looking to make your resume stand out from the crowd? Do you need a better way to articulate your experiences on paper? A good resume is vital. It is your calling card to a prospective employer--one that lays out your qualifications and hopefully gets you a job interview. Remember, most employers will spend less than five minutes initially reviewing your resume. This program will help you develop a winning resume. Originally aired January 2, 2006.

Networking is one of the most important skills that job-seekers need to develop to be successful in your job-search. Because many job openings are never advertised, you need to have a network of contacts that can provide support, information, and job leads. This session will give you tips to develop your network and how to effectively work your network to land a job.

Do you feel under compensated? Need a raise? Did you land a job offer and want to get the highest salary possible? Then join us on March 8th at noon for Pirate Career Call: Salary and Raise Negotiation. This call will be led by a career counselor from the ECU Career Center.

This Career Call will be facilitated by John Clark who has over 11 years of industry sales experience along with 3 years of recruiting experience. Since becoming a recruiter, he has earned recognition as being one of the leading recruiters in the Commercial Interiors arena. He has consistently been able to develop contacts in most major markets in the country. He has worked at the dealership level for over 8 years representing many of the industry’s leading manufacturers, and over 2 years as a Southeast Regional Manager for a renowned seating manufacturer. His footprints can be traced throughout the Northeast, Southeast, & Upper Midwest. John Clark is a graduate of East Carolina University and currently lives with his wife and two dogs in Clayton, NC.

You've landed the interview for your dream job! Now you have to ace the interview and get the job! Sign up for this month's Pirate Career Call to hear tips on how you can lock in an offer for that job! Facilitated by: Catrina Davis

Are both you and your spouse professionals? Do you have trouble balancing the pace of your careers and your relationship? Listen to this month’s Pirate Career Call for tips on how to make both your personal and professional lives work.

Need help managing your time and setting priorities to be more productive? Do you want hints and tips on how to increase your personal productivity? Then, call into this month’s Pirate Career for strategies on increasing your personal productivity.

Workplace ethics: What are they? How are they different from personal ethics? How can I develop and implement them in my workplace? Participants will be exposed to the basics of workplace ethics as well as discuss the myths and facts associated with them.

Listen to this conference call and learn tips on writing a cover letter that wins you an interview. Your first impression is often on paper this Career Call will focus on helping you write a cover letter that makes a lasting impression

Are you a manager or looking to become one? This teleconference will highlight the skills that make manager great to work for.

Are you looking to go to the next level professionally? Do you want to know what it takes to escape an entry level position? Then this teleconference is for you! Join us and learn how to launch yourself up the ladder of success.

What is customer service? What are the benefits to providing quality customer service? How do I handle difficult situations? These plus many more questions will be answered in the month's Pirate Career Call.

This workshop will focus on issues of diversity in a professional setting. We will address the realities and myths most often associated with this topic and explore the benefits to understanding and embracing diversity, personally and professionally. Conducted by Alumni Board Member Harry Stubbs '71, '74.