Bison Breakthrough: From College to Career
Bison Breakthrough: From College to Career
Podcast Description
Welcome to Bison Breakthrough: From College to Career, the official career development podcast of Nichols College’s Career and Professional Development Center. Whether you're just starting to explore career options, preparing for your first job, or considering graduate school, this podcast is your go-to resource for expert guidance and inspiring stories.
Join us as we dive into conversations with alumni, faculty, staff, and employers who will share their insights on navigating the professional world.
New episodes are released on Tuesdays. Subscribe now and start building your future with us.
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The podcast covers a range of relevant topics including career transition, job search strategies, insights into various professions, and personal development. Episode examples include discussions on navigating remote work, mastering interviews, and exploring psychology and accounting careers, with a focus on practical advice and firsthand experiences to help listeners refine their professional paths.

Welcome to Bison Breakthrough: From College to Career, the official career development podcast of Nichols College’s Career and Professional Development Center. Whether you’re just starting to explore career options, preparing for your first job, or considering graduate school, this podcast is your go-to resource for expert guidance and inspiring stories.
Join us as we dive into conversations with alumni, faculty, staff, and employers who will share their insights on navigating the professional world.
New episodes are released on Tuesdays. Subscribe now and start building your future with us.
Thinking about graduate school? Interested in psychology, counseling, or helping professions?
In this episode of Bison Breakthrough: From College to Career, Beth sits down with Nichols College alumna Heather Gauvin, who is completing her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Merrimack College. Heather shares her journey from earning a psychology degree at Nichols to pursuing advanced education and a career dedicated to supporting others.
Together they discuss the wide range of careers available in psychology and mental health, the skills needed to succeed in helping professions, and common misconceptions about the field. Heather also offers an inside look at the graduate school application process, including how to prepare strong applications, choosing the right program, and navigating the transition from undergraduate to graduate education.
Whether you're considering graduate school, exploring careers in mental health, or simply curious about what it's like to pursue a counseling degree, this episode provides practical advice and valuable insights from someone currently living the experience.

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