CareerEQ

Watch the new video podcast version of CareerEQ! https://youtu.be/CvikO5Gao5A In today’s challenging job market, many students are facing slow hiring cycles, ghosting, fake postings, and intense competition for entry-level roles. This episode breaks down the real state of the job market and offers practical, actionable guidance for standing out including intentional networking, skills-based positi...

Watch the new video podcast version of CareerEQ! https://youtu.be/FzAqxhI1Ccg?si=7_YvCfRFV43Ymz46 Lifelong learning has become a defining differentiator for young professionals entering an increasingly fast-changing business world. In this episode, faculty and alumni share how curiosity, continuous skill-building, and staying informed through varied sources including podcasts, newsletters, mentors...

Watch the new video podcast version of CareerEQ! https://youtu.be/XbmYixRiuG0?feature=shared CareerEQ goes live! In this special episode, we have a live panel discussion with four marketing professionals that have very different types of roles. Learn what makes them get out of bed each morning, what their day-to-day is like and what characteristics and skills are needed for success in each differe...

Watch the new video podcast version of CareerEQ! https://youtu.be/paPbunAWKms?feature=shared Whether it’s a movie, a novel, a streaming series or proposal, the audience needs to care and empathize with the characters or players. That’s where storytelling comes in. We can learn from the structure and techniques of some of our favorite stories to help us better craft proposals, presentations, chance...

Watch the new video podcast version of CareerEQ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkCBLnIo1aE This episode is continuation of our conversation with one of the nation’s leading Gen Z experts, Marcie Merriman from EY. Marcie addresses questions submitted by Fisher’s Gen Z students. Guests: · Marcie Merriman – Managing Director, Global Cultural Insights and Consumer Strategy Leader at EY Additio...

Watch the new video podcast version of CareerEQ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpFkl9pgWrA Leading Gen Zer’s started entering the workforce right around COVID and there are disproportionately experiencing a rockier road in their early careers than previous generations for a multitude of reasons. Stereotypes of Gen Z regarding motivation, professionalism, communications skills, entitlement, abili...

Accounting professionals often get unfairly stereotyped as the “bean-counters” of an organization. While monitoring the P&L, cash-flow, etc. is extremely important, professionals with background in accounting do so much more than just compiling financial statements. Learn more about the different directions an education in marketing can possibly lead in this eye-opening episode. You’ll never t...

Not everybody who graduates in finance works on Wall Street. And those that work in finance are much more than glorified “bean-counters”. There are many different career paths in finance and they all can serve as a strong foundation for potential C-level career destinations. Learn more about some of those paths and where they may take you in this episode. Guests: Khalil Clements – Associate...

Most business schools spend a lot of time training students on how to conduct formal presentations. However, the fact of the matter is that young professionals will spend much more time in their daily work life communicating via email than they will delivering formal presentations. They will also spend more time performing informal presentations than formal ones, but that’s another topic for anoth...

What comes to mind when you first think about summer? Internships may not be the first thing you thought of, but summer is a crucial opportunity given that it’s internship season! In this episode, we’ll discuss how to maximize your summer internship experience, best position yourself for success and to get that full-time job offer. Guests: Jacob Henyey, Sales Analyst on the Target Business Team at...

Have you ever had a mentor? A mentor is usually an experienced individual in a company or educational institution that can provide guidance and support. On today’s episode, we’ll dive into how mentorship can impact one’s career success, how to identify and work with your mentor, and how it played a key role in the careers of my guests today, two young professionals that are well on their way to ac...

Getting a first round interview is a challenge in itself, but how do you nail that first interview and increase your odds of getting the call-back? Our guests are going to provide us with advice on how to best prepare for that interview so you can get to the coveted next round, and ideally, to the final round and offer. Guests: Ryan Wilhelm , Senior Career Advisor, The Fisher College of Business a...

A specialized Masters program is one of the many opportunities that students can pursue after earning their undergraduate degree. These programs are typically designed around specific business disciplines. But what all does that entail? To sort through and better understand these options, we are going to hear from some students in various specialized Masters programs. Guests: Rob Chabot , Senior D...

Operations is the lifeblood of just about every company. Without it, most organizations could not survive. In a continuation of our sub-series where we learn about business school disciplines, we are going to take a deeper look into operations and supply chain, specifically the different paths within this career as well as what a day in the life may look like.  Guests: Mi Kyong Newsom , Clinical A...

There’s no one ideal profile for an MBA candidate. But is an MBA right for you? And what type of MBA? There are different types of MBA programs for different needs and life situations. Learn more about the options and hear some personal experiences directly from current MBA students.  Guests: Monica Jacobs , Senior College and Regional Recruiting and Enrollment Specialist at the Graduate Prog...

So, you got what you wanted – the coveted job offer. Now WHAT?! How can you make sure you get a fair compensation package that is commensurate with your worth, while not jeopardizing an opportunity you worked hard to get? This episode tackles the do’s and don’ts when negotiating job offers. Guests: Jana Smith , Talent Development Leader at Global Overview Mark Wilson , Director at the Office of Ca...

What is “logistics”? What do logistics professionals do?! Continuing on in our sub-series where we learn about business school disciplines, we are going to take a deeper look into the field of logistics, specifically the different paths within this career as well as what a day in the life may look like.   Guests:  Terry Esper , Professor in Logistics, The Fisher College of Business...

Many of us, when we think about Human Resources (HR), we think about recruitment and recruiters, or more on the darker side, of lay-offs and severance. However, HR is much much more than just hiring and firing. This episode is part of our sub-series of career paths in different business disciplines and provides the lay of the land for careers in human resources. Guests: Mara Kamat , HR Strategist...

Your career success will depend on more than just what you know or even what you can accomplish. What’s your personal brand? Have you ever thought of yourself as a brand? If you haven’t, it’s probably time that you did. The earlier you start, the greater potential for your own personal brand and the greater potential for your career success. Guests: Scott LaCross , Sr. Lecturer and Vice Chair of t...

By this time, you probably have already heard about the importance of networking in regard to your job search. But what about networking within your current role and organization? Or even in an internship? This same skill set is necessary to enable success and upward mobility within your current company. In this episode, CareerEQ talks to some returning guests that have a sincere and deep-seated p...

Not everybody will find their passion in their career. Or, perhaps you have found it, but you need to hedge your bets and build a bit of a safety net if or when the inevitable happens. That’s where “side-gigs” come in. Learn from a Fisher alum how he followed his passion and made a lucrative side-gig of it. Guests: Chiedu Bosah (aka “CB”) , Director of Tech Strategy at Ansira and Founder of his ow...

The job search process can be draining, and at times, even demoralizing. We continue our discussion with Brian Piccioni & Ryan Wilhelm, but in this episode we talk about how to maintain your job search momentum, your positivity and your self-confidence through this tedious and taxing process. Guests: Brian Piccioni , Sr. Director of Marketing Operations at NVIDIA Ryan Wilhelm , Senior Career A...

It’s unrealistic to think that there’s just one perfect job for you, but just finding the right job that fits your career plan can be a challenging process. In this episode of CareerEQ, we talk to a Fisher alum that successfully steered his career to Silicon Valley – and did so by networking. Hear more about his story, how he did it and his job search and networking advice. Guests: Brian Piccioni...

CareerEQ goes live! In this special episode, we have a live panel discussion with four marketing professionals that have very different types of roles. Learn what makes them get out of bed each morning, what their day-to-day is like and what characteristics and skills are needed for success in each different path. Guests: Ashley Roland , Senior Director of Strategy at JLL Design (formerly Big Red...

We continue our discussion of the future of remote, hybrid and RTO (return-to-office) work arrangements, and how job searchers can calibrate their expectations and engineer their success in these relatively new and more flexible arrangements. Guests: Kathy Kacher , President of Career-Life Alliance, and co-founder of The SMART Workplace David Thompson , Sr. Lecturer in Human Relations and Manageme...