From left are Career Center staff Dani Lauer, Grace Joaquin and
Megan Riksen. The 100th episode of 'Work Like a Laker' was recorded
in Traverse City.
Photo Credit:
courtesy of the Career Center
The GVSU Career Center released the 100th
episode of its "Work Like a Laker" podcast on February
24, This milestone comes in its eighth season and eighth year.
The first episode of the podcast was released on September 14, 2018.
The Career Center staff created the podcast as a way to support Lakers
as they prepared to enter the workforce. Hosted by Career Center staff
members, each episode covers a different topic in detail. Previously
covered topics include finding internships, navigating LinkedIn,
writing a resume, making the most of career fairs and more.
Many of the episodes feature special guests. These guests range from
alumni to interns to business owners, with each person bringing a
unique and expert outlook to the topic.
The 100th episode takes place in Traverse City and explores the
popular vacation spot as a realistic place to live and work. The hosts
interviewed four different residents and employers who shared their
unique perspective on living, studying and working in Traverse City.
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