Foster Career Chats

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A podcast by the career services team for undergrad and Specialized Master's students at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. The team shares career advice and interviews industry professionals to help students build career skills.

19 SEPT

6.1 Tim Kim (MSIS '22) Talks About His Background at Amazon and Microsoft

Send us a textIn this episode, Microsoft PM Tim Kim (MSIS '22) talks about his interesting and varied background in the military, Amazon, and Microsoft. He then shares very specific and helpful tips on how he talked with Microsoft recruiters to get his resume noticed after numerous unsuccessful attempts at joining the company.

34 min
23 MAY

5.2 Aisiri Ravishankar (MSIS '23) Talks About Her Customer Engineer Role at Google

Send us a textAisiri Ravishankar (MSIS '23) discusses the job responsibilities of a customer engineer (also known as solutions engineer or solutions architect at other companies). She also describes how she got into Google and the role that networking played.

28 min
12 FEB

5.1 Career Discussion with Filiz Genca

Send us a textAfter a long hiatus, Foster Career Chats is back with Jack interviewing Filiz Genca, a long time ex-Amazonian and former COO of CareRev. She discusses her accomplished career journey as well as other topics such as finding meaning in work and juggling life outside of it.

47 min
06/06/2022

4.8 De-mystifying contracting with Sammie Walsh

Send us a textIn this episode Jack interviews Sammie Walsh, a talent acquisition manager at the staffing agency Insight Global, to talk about contracting. Sammie describes why companies hire contractors, what the hiring process looks like, and the benefits of contracting.

16 min
13/04/2022

4.7 How to make and keep intentional friendships at work and beyond with Alex Alexander

Send us a textThis is the last episode dedicated to sharing “soul-filled” episodes where we explore careers through storytelling, mindfulness, and connection. In this episode, Alex Alexander, the ultimate friendship facilitator breaks down how to build and maintain meaningful relationships that add value to our professional and personal lives. To learn more, visit: @itsalexalexander on Instagram or https://alexalexander.com/hello/

28 min
07/02/2022

4.6 How to get "Unstuck" through Mindfulness and Overcome Limiting Beliefs with Audrey Sutton Mills

Send us a textThe second half of season 4 is dedicated to sharing “soul-filled” episodes where we will be exploring careers through storytelling, mindfulness, and connection. In this episode, writer, mindfulness mentor, and spiritual coach, Audrey Sutton Mills shares easy to follow steps on everything from practicing mindfulness to overcoming limiting beliefs.To learn more, visit: http://audreysuttonmills.com/

23 min
24/01/2022

4.5 Storytelling with UW Foster School of Business Dean, Frank Hodge

Send us a textThe second half of season 4 will be dedicated to sharing “Soul-filled” episodes where we will be exploring careers through storytelling, mindfulness, and connection. In this episode, Dean Hodge breaks down the key components in telling stories that are purposeful, universal, and captivating.

13 min
13/12/2021

4.4 Connecting with Recruiters on Social Media: Talking with University Talent Attraction Manager @ Intuit and TikTok Content Creator, Gabrielle Woody

Send us a textGabrielle Woody is a University Talent Attraction Manager at Intuit and the content creator behind the information-packed career TikTok, the CareerConfidant. In this episode, Lindsey interviews Gabrielle as she provides insights on how to connect with recruiters on social media and ways to stand out as a candidate in the process.Follow Gabrielle on TikTok or add her on LinkedIn. Be sure to mention that you have listened to the podcast!Follow the CareerConfidant on TikTok: https:...

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Creator

Foster Career Services
Years Active

2019 - 2024
Episodes

27
Rating

Clean
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Foster Career Chats

Foster Career Chats

Episodes

6.1 Tim Kim (MSIS '22) Talks About His Background at Amazon and Microsoft

5.2 Aisiri Ravishankar (MSIS '23) Talks About Her Customer Engineer Role at Google

5.1 Career Discussion with Filiz Genca

4.8 De-mystifying contracting with Sammie Walsh

4.7 How to make and keep intentional friendships at work and beyond with Alex Alexander

4.6 How to get "Unstuck" through Mindfulness and Overcome Limiting Beliefs with Audrey Sutton Mills

4.5 Storytelling with UW Foster School of Business Dean, Frank Hodge

4.4 Connecting with Recruiters on Social Media: Talking with University Talent Attraction Manager @ Intuit and TikTok Content Creator, Gabrielle Woody

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