Career Conversations with Kelly Kelly Deily

Kelly Deily, associate director of graduate career services at Drexel LeBow, speaks with Prateik Mahendra, MS ’18, data engineer of privacy at Meta. Mahendra shares essential tips on navigating a successful job search, his outlook on the current state of the economy and suggestions for managing a rewarding work-life balance.

Kelly Deily, associate director of graduate career services at Drexel LeBow, speaks with Bill Powell, BS ’14, MBA ’18, director of analytic strategy at Holman and adjunct professor at LeBow. Powell is a member of Drexel’s Executive MBA Alumni Board and an active member of Drexel’s Analytics Advisory Council. During this in-depth conversation, Powell discusses the importance of curiosity and the willingness to learn, along with other qualities job candidates need to stand out. Powell also shares his outlook on the current state of the job market and tips for those making career transitions.

Kelly Deily, associate director of graduate career services at Drexel LeBow, speaks with Rebecca McCormick, talent acquisition manager for Comoto Family of Brands and vice president for RecruitPhilly. McCormick shares her journey through talent acquisition and lends expert advice on ways job seekers can position themselves to land interviews and job offers.

Kelly Deily, associate director of graduate career services at Drexel LeBow, speaks with Dawn Graham, PhD, talent management director, LinkedIn Learning instructor and former host of the popular call-in show “Dr. Dawn on Careers” on SiriusXM Radio. The discussion explores tips for networking success, crucial lessons Graham learned along the way and how she juggles her many endeavors.

Kelly Deily, associate director of graduate career services at Drexel LeBow, speaks with Lara Price, executive vice president for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) and chief operating officer for the Philadelphia 76ers. The discussion explores the importance of mentorship, qualities that constitute great leadership and lessons learned throughout Price’s impressive career with the NBA.

DKelly Deily speaks with Priyanka Deosthali, MBA ’19, senior product manager at Oracle. Deosthali discusses her experience as an international student, including challenges she overcame and how she built genuine relationships, and provides advice for students on how to stand out and get job offers.