THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 00:00 At the intersection of these buckets, they are not three distinct buckets that we build. They’re an ecosystem, a professional identity that the young person is building towards as early as high school, that they will then communicate as they […]
The truth is, a college degree, extra certification, or an impressive list of activities may no longer be enough to get employers to notice a young person. In this episode of College & Career Clarity, Lisa Marker-Robbins shares insights from her work with teens, college students, and young adults to explain what employers are looking
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 00:34 Whether your student is building a college list, getting ready to head off to campus, or already enrolled, there’s one question every single one of you should be asking: Is this college preparing them not just to earn a degree,
#248 How to Get Internship Ready and Make It Count with Julia Lapan, UVA Transcript Read More »
An internship can offer much more than a line on a resume. Lisa Marker-Robbins and Dr. Julia Lapan from the University of Virginia explore how internships help young people build career direction, practical skills, professional connections, and a clearer sense of what they can contribute. They also offer practical advice on the internship search and
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 00:57 Whether in high school, college, or a graduate, your young person knows that networking, reaching out to someone for that informational interview, or landing a coveted internship is what they should be doing. Often, though, what gets in their
#247 4 Steps to Help Your Kid Take Smarter Risks with Matthew Confer Transcript Read More »
Taking a risk does not have to mean jumping in blindly, especially when the stakes feel high for a young person. In this episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins and Matthew Confer explore how young people can think through uncertainty, prepare for setbacks, and take action before they feel fully confident. Lisa and Matthew discuss: Why capable young
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