Month: December 2023

Episode 11: The Power of Networking at Work

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CareerEQ

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 passion for this topic.

Guests:

Ola Snow, Chief Human Resource Officer at Cardinal Health

Larry Inks, Clinical Professor at The Fisher College of Business

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Episode 10: Side Gigs & Hedging Your Bets

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CareerEQ

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 own real estate brokerage business, The Bosah Group

Sarah Steenrod, Director, Undergraduate Career Consultation & Programs at the Office of Career Services at the Fisher College of Business

Additional Resources:

Micro Internships for Students: https://www.parkerdewey.com/

Book: Designing Your Life https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Your-Life-Well-Lived-Joyful/dp/1101875321

Fisher Alumni Entrepreneurs:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayclouse/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinwelsh/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiedubosah/

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Episode 9: Keeping Momentum and Maintaining Positivity in Your Job Search

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CareerEQ

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 Advisor at the Fisher College of Business

Additional Resources:

· Fisher’s Office of Career Management Job Search Resources

· Genelle Heim, founder of the Grayson Hayden Group…

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Episode 8: The Job Search Process & The Role of Networking

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CareerEQ

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, Sr. Director of Marketing Operations at NVIDIA

Ryan Wilhelm, Senior Career Advisor at the Fisher College of Business

Additional Resources:

· Fisher’s Office of Career Management Job Search Resources

· Genelle Heim, founder of the Grayson Hayden Group…

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Episode 7: Marketing Career Paths Part II – LIVE Edition

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CareerEQ

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 Rooster, a retail brand strategy & design firm)

Brent Williams, Account Director at 500 Degrees (a marketing communications agency)

Lisa Smith, Sr. Analyst at JM Smucker (Smuckers Jelly, Jif peanut butter, Hostess and more)

Jacob Ledbetter, Division Sales Manager, TTI (Hoover, Dirt Devil. Milwaukee Tool, and more)

Additional Resources:

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