Major Choices

Major Choices

Indiana University Career Exploration & Student Employment

Episodes 69
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Highly Active
Since Dec 2019
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

Major Choices is a podcast that helps you design the career you want. With each episode you’ll get a quick booster shot of career confidence to get you launched towards a fulfilling career. Hosted by board certified career coach, Rachel Gerber, Major Choices is a podcast from the Career Development Center at Indiana University.

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S7E62 Episode 62: From Panic to Prepared: Mastering Interviews

Mar 02, 2026 23m

Interview invites for summer are starting to roll in, are you ready? In this episode, Mallory, Jed, and Leila break down common interview nightmares students face and exactly how to fix them. From…

S7E61 Episode 61: Plan A, Plan B, and Plan You: Parallel Planning

Feb 14, 2026 18m

Starting college at Indiana University with dreams of Kelley or Nursing? This episode breaks down what “limited capacity” really means and how to parallel plan like a pro from day one. Mallory,…

S7E60 Episode 60: Surviving Syllabus Week

Jan 30, 2026 26m

Syllabus week feels chill, until it isn’t. In this episode, Mallory, Leila, and Jed break down how to hack syllabus week so the rest of your semester doesn’t spiral. From putting every assignment…

S7E59 Episode 59: Take Your Break and Take Charge of Your Future

Dec 12, 2025 20m

In the semester finale of Major Choices, Mallory, Brayden, and Jed dive deep into how underclassmen can use time off to improve their college experience and career readiness, without sacrificing…

S7E58 Episode 58: Pivot Point - Changing Your Major Without the Panic

Nov 21, 2025 17m

This episode dives into the real experience of realizing your major might not be the right fit after your first semester or year in college. Mallory, Brayden, and Jed break down how to recognize that…

S7E57 Episode 57: Scary Next Steps

Nov 07, 2025 21m

In today’s episode, Mallory, Brayden, and Jed talk about the scary next steps, from navigating networking events that make your palms sweat to landing (and surviving) your first internship. They…

S7E56 Episode 56: Running on Empty: College Burnout and How to Bounce Back

Oct 20, 2025 19m

This week, Jed, Mallory, and Brayden dive into the realities of college burnout that often hits students midway through the semester. With insights from mental health experts, time management tips,…

S7E55 Episode 55: AI on Campus: Using Generative AI Responsibly in College

Oct 03, 2025 16m

On today's episode of Major Choices, Brayden, Jed, and Mallory talk about something getting a lot of buzz on campus these days: GenAI-101. Plus, learn a few extra tips on how to use AI responsibly as…

S7E54 Episode 54: Thriving Through the Pressure: Limited Capacity Majors & Self-Care

Sep 22, 2025 18m

Season 6: Ep 1 Applying to limited capacity majors at your school can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Major Choices, Mallory and Jed are joined by new co-host, Brayden, as they share practical…

Episode 53: Major Moves: Tapping Into Career Resources

May 05, 2025 22m

In todays episode, Mallory, Jed, and Treston give an in-depth overview of the resources available on the Career Exploration and Student Employment Center’s website. From resumes and cover letters, to…

S6E52 Episode 52: Celebrating 50 Episodes--where we have been and what we've learned!

Mar 28, 2025 22m

For today’s episode, Mallory, Jed, and Treston celebrate the 50th episode of Major Choices after a spring break hiatus. From faculty started to now being 100% student run, the podcast has seen…

S6E51 Episode 51: Mastering NACE: Navigating the Core Competencies for Career Success

Feb 28, 2025 26m

Mallory, Jed, and Treston meet to discuss the list of competencies created by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), which measures the skills that recruiters value as a student…

S6E50 Episode 50: Finding Your Summer Job: Standing Out and Setting Yourself Up for Success

Feb 14, 2025 26m

As the school year rounds up within the next couple of months, the mindset of students is often focused on all that comes with summer – warm weather, back-home friends, seeing your pets, and...…

S6E49 Episode 49--Turning Rejection into Redirection

Jan 31, 2025 23m

Jed and Mallory welcome a new voice on major choices, Treston, as they discuss how to cope with not meeting the threshold for admission into The Kelley School of Business here at IU Bloomington. This…

S6E48 Episode 48: Off the Beaten Path: Unique Jobs and Unique Majors

Dec 09, 2024 25m

Ever pursued a major or career path that makes people raise their eyebrows? This podcast explores unconventional jobs, offbeat majors, and the people bold enough to follow their passions. From art…

S6E47 Episode 47: Shady Hires: The Dark Side of Job Hunting

Nov 18, 2024 26m

Join hosts Mallory, Lina, and Jed as they dive into the murky world of fraudulent job offers, phantom employers, and shady recruitment practices. This episode breaks down red flags you should watch…

S6E46 Episode 46--Campus Connections: How First-Year Students Can Build Skills and Networks

Nov 04, 2024 26m

In this episode of Major Choices, Lina, Jed, and Mallory discuss how first-year college students can gain valuable experience by getting involved on campus. They offer tips on balancing academics…

S6E45 Episode 45: Unlocking Career Clarity: The Power of Values, Interests, Personality & Skills

Oct 21, 2024 23m

In this episode of Major Choices, we dive into the four pillars of career satisfaction—values, interests, personality, and skills. Discover how understanding what matters most to you, what excites…

Episode 44--Choosing Between Passion and Paycheck: Can You Have Both?

Oct 07, 2024 26m

In this episode of Major Choices, we discuss one of the biggest dilemmas many face: choosing between a stable career and one driven by passion. Is it possible to have both? We’ll break down the pros…

S6E43 Season 6--Episode 43: Blueprint for Success: Thriving in College from Day One

Sep 24, 2024 29m

Welcome to a new season of the Major Choices where Jed, Lina & Mallory take the over the mic and production of podcast! In this first episode back, we dive into essential strategies for a…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Major Choices have?

Major Choices has published 69 episodes since December 2019, covering topics in Education, How To.

Is Major Choices still active?

Major Choices is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 22m.

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