Harvard Mignone Center for Career Success

Career 411

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Please listen in for insider perspectives and insights on the job market, careers, and recruiting. The show is hosted by Manny Contomanolis, Director of Harvard's Mignone Center for Career Success. Follow the instagram page @HarvardMCS for some of the best episode highlights.

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#7 David Malan on CS50’s Origins, Risk, and Future of Education 27.03.2026 25:31

Harvard Professor, David Malan, recounts how losing a Harvard Undergraduate Council election pushed him to improve his public speaking, leading him to teach Harvard Computer Society seminars and then become a teaching fellow and instructor for an Extension School intro course. He pursued a PhD to keep academic doors open and later stepped into a CS50 teaching vacancy, a role he has continued for 1...

#6 Patrick Chung: The Mindset of Successful Entrepreneurs 25.02.2026 29:16

Manny dives deep into the world of entrepreneurship with Patrick Chung, a founding partner of XFund. Patrick shares his journey from Harvard to founding a venture capital firm, insight into what makes successful entrepreneurs, and how XFund supports startup founders. Discover why the entrepreneurial mindset is more than just a career path and learn about the remarkable stories of startups backed b...

#5 Nicky Garcea: Skills-Based Hiring 04.12.2023 28:58

In this episode of Career 411, Manny interviews Nicky Garcea , co-founder of Cappfinity , a leader in strengths-based recruitment. Nicky discusses the shift towards skills-based hiring, the evolving dynamics in the recruitment space, and the impact on diversity. Tune in for insights into the future of recruitment and valuable advice for candidates navigating the changing landscape.

#4 Steven Rothberg - Emerging Trends In Talent Acquisition 03.10.2023 41:48

How will developing trends in talent acquisition alter current hiring processes? Join host Manny in a dynamic conversation with Steven Rothberg , Founder and President of College Recruiter job search, as they discuss the changing landscape of talent acquisition. Explore post-COVID impacts on recruiting, the role of AI, and the latest trends in talent assessment. Gain valuable insights into #hiring...

#3 Dan Black - Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition: AI, Digital, Global Mindset & Diversity 16.08.2023 35:41

An illuminating episode featuring Dan Black , Global Leader - Talent Attraction & Acquisition at EY. With 25 years of experience, Dan is passionate about creating a better working world by connecting top talent with opportunities. In this episode, we discussed: - The impact of AI on recruitment - Cultivating digital and global mindsets, - The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling - So...

#2 Lindsey Pollak - The Relevance of Skills, Strengths, and Storytelling 10.07.2023 19:57

Lindsey Pollak is a Career & Workplace Expert, New York Times Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor. https://lindseypollak.com/

#1 Lindsey Pollak - The Long View: Career as a Mental Health Choice 26.05.2023 19:07

Lindsey Pollak is a Career & Workplace Expert, New York Times Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor. https://lindseypollak.com/