UMBC Careers Unleashed

About UMBC Careers Unleashed

Unlock your career potential with UMBC Careers Unleashed—a career advice podcast for college students and early-career professionals looking for internship tips, job search strategies, professional development guidance, and real stories from UMBC Retrievers. Each episode breaks down what you need to succeed in today’s job market—from resume and interview tips to networking strategies, choosing a major, grad school advice, and building strong career-ready skills. Whether you're exploring majors, searching for internships, preparing for your first job, or planning your next step after graduati

Publisher

UMBC Career Center

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Sept 2024

Latest episode

4 May 2026

Latest episodes

22 of 30 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   4 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The PhD Path: Endurance and the Road to Expertise | Ep 28

   PhD candidates Neil Kpamegan and Claire McDonald share the grit, financial realities, and relationship dynamics of the doctoral journey with host [Host Name] on UMBC Careers Unleashed.

2. 

   20 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   What Hackathons Can Do for ANY College Student | Ep. 27

   What can a hackathon actually do for you?In this episode, we take you inside the world of Hackathons, guided by none other than Bella Goltser, UMBC's very own Hackathon President. We're here to explore how college students can build real skills in just 24 hours. We talk about how Hackathons help you develop communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that go far beyond coding. You’ll see how students from all majors come together to turn ideas into real projects, present their work, and gain valuable feedback. We also talk about the role of networking, from meeting students at other universities to connecting with companies and exploring internship opportunities.If you’ve ever been unsure about trying something new, this is your sign. You don’t need experience to start. Hackathons are about learning by doing, building confidence, and walking away with something meaningful.Find more resources here at UMBC Career Centerhttps://careers.umbc.edu/Want to know about the next Hackathon? Find More Here:https://www.hackumbc.tech/Want to Hear More of Bella? Find More Here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-goltser/Time Stamps:0:00 - 0:45: Let's Dive In!0:45 - 4:21: Getting to Know Bella4:21 - 6:25: Skills Gained from Leadership6:25 - 10:50: What is a Hackathon?10:50 - 12:25: Humanities Majors at a Hackathon 12:25 - 19:00: Networking19:00 - 24:45: Communication is ESSENTIAL24:45 - 27:00: What do the Organizers do?27:00 - 32:23: More About Bella & Closing#hackathon #collegestudents #umbc #networking #techcareers #studentlife #innovation #STEM #careers #entrepreneurship #skills #HackUMBC #humanities #college #careeradvice #podcast

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   13 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Thriving in a Challenging Job Market | Ep 26

   In this episode of UMBC Careers Unleashed, we get real about what it’s like navigating today’s tough job market. We know what it's like to send out applications every day with zero responses, deal with “ghost jobs”, and face the uncertainty of graduating!Isaiah shares his personal experience as a senior applying consistently and facing silence, while we break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes in hiring so you can build your confidence!In this episode, we cover:Why you might not be hearing back from jobsWhat “ghost jobs” are (and how to spot them)How to stay motivated when the market feels impossibleWhy networking still matters (even if it’s uncomfortable)The real value of internships right nowHow to push through fear and put yourself out thereSometimes, you just have to “snatch the mask off the boogeyman” and go for it, even if your hands are shaking.Whether you’re a student, recent grad, or just struggling in this job market, this conversation is here to remind you: don’t lose hope.Timestamps:00:46 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvMXEPTOXrY&t=46s) - Welcome Retrievers!2:10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvMXEPTOXrY&t=130s) - Career Controversy

Inside a recent episode

The PhD Path: Endurance and the Road to Expertise | Ep 28

Published 4 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Claire, what do you say? Endurance, you know, intelligence, what do you think? I think that PhDs are definitely about endurance. I think mostly it's about your financial position in order to be able to either take on debt or have someone fund you, whether that is, you know, a parent, someone has a trust fund. I can speak for myself. I definitely know that as a PhD student, I receive a stipend. It's not quite commensurate with cost of living. And this is something that I think is pretty widespread that students experience. And so while you have to have the endurance to complete a PhD, you know, really dedicate yourself to a specific topic, I also think it's about the resources that are available to you and also in terms of just entering the field, knowing how to get there. […]

Who has been a guest on UMBC Careers Unleashed

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• Christine Routzahn
• Anna Kim
• Dr Ransome
• Shriya Menon
• Gaby Echiverri

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YouTube views

4,884,794

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

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Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

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