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Lehigh Alumni
Career Podcasts

You can search smarter! Download these short tutorials, and learn valuable tips on networking, writing your resume, and interviewing.

Select video format or audio-only. Files can be played directly on your computer or loaded conveniently to your iPod or MP3 player. Video files are compatible with your video iPod or iPhone.

New in November: We've added three new podcasts to help you take the next step in your career!

1. Your Resume: From OK to Outstanding in Ten Clear Steps
2. How to Network to Your Dream Job
3. How Telling Stories Can Get You the Job
4. How to Survive Your Performance Appraisal — NEW!
5. Phoning It In: Making a Good Impression on the Phone Interview — NEW!
6. The Stealth Job Search — NEW!

 

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Podcast #1:
Your Résumé: From OK to Outstanding in Ten Clear Steps

Would your résumé get you the interview? We review hundreds of résumés each year and see the same résumé mistakes repeated again and again. Download this podcast for 10 easy résumé fixes. 8 min 06 sec

Download audio [m4a — 7.7 MB]
Download video [m4v — 8.9 MB]

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Podcast #2:
How to Network to Your Dream Job

Everyone says you need to network to find a position, yet no one teaches you how to network or what to say during a networking meeting. Use these five steps to maximize your networking and increase your contacts. 5 min 23 sec

Download audio [m4a — 5.1 MB]
Download video [m4v — 6.1 MB]

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Podcast #3:
How Telling Stories Can Get You the Job

It's tough to prepare for a behavioral interview due to the number and variety of types of questions you can be asked. Your best bet is to prepare six to eight stories that can be adapted to different questions. Use this four-step strategy to organize your answers. 5 min 45 sec

Download audio [m4a — 5.4 MB]
Download video [m4v — 6.5 MB]

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Podcast #4:
How to Survive Your Performance Appraisal

The review process can be the most nerve-wracking part of any job. But if you come into the meeting with your manager armed with the right information and the right attitude, you can use your review process to your best advantage—and even improve your job performance as a result. It’s all a matter of information and preparation. 6 min 13 sec

Download video [m4v — 7.7 MB]

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Podcast #5:
Phoning It In: Making a Good Impression on the Phone Interview

Initial screening interviews are often conducted over the phone—which limits the tools you have available to make a good impression. After all, you can’t look someone in the eye and give them a firm handshake over the phone. But if you prepare carefully, you can use the phone interview to your advantage. This podcasts gives you great tips for preparing for the phone interview and presenting yourself professionally. 7 min 33 sec

Download video [m4v — 9.3 MB]

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Podcast #6:
The Stealth Job Search

It’s often said that it’s better to job search while you’re still employed. Easier said than done! It’s true that finding a job can be a lot less stressful if you’re currently employed. But if you don’t want your current employer to know you’re looking—and most of the time, you don’t—it’s important for you to follow these guidelines for a successful search. 5 min 39 sec

Download video [m4v — 7.2 MB]