Career Spotlight Series

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The Career Spotlight Series podcast allows us to access career knowledge directly from the source- those actually doing the work. Sarah Miller, Boston-based counselor and educator, speaks with industry leaders to bring career awareness and knowledge to her students, and all listeners.

  1. 30/03/2021

    Ep 13: Engineer turned Private Equity Associate

    Davis got his start working for Boeing as a mechanical engineer and now serves his investors as an associate for Berkshire Partners. In this episode he walks us through his winding career path and dives deep into the details of private equity and the importance of collaboration.

    25 min

  2. 23/03/2021

    Ep 12: Financial Planning & Fraternities

    Mark walks us through his journey of becoming a personal financial planner in this episode. He describes his work as personal training, but for people’s money. He credits both his MIT education and fraternity experience for aiding in his success within the field.

    16 min

  3. 20/10/2020

    Ep 11: Finance, Biotech and Accessing Resources

    In this episode Dina, an associate director of financial planning & analysis for a biotech company, talks about her role in budgeting and accounting, as well as providing decision support for the company's 20 year vision and strategic plan. We talk about the importance of weighing the pros and cons of making a college or career choice as well as how accessing resources, such as her campus career services and alumni network, helped her land once in a lifetime internships throughout college.

    24 min

  4. 15/09/2020

    Ep 10: Education Consulting and Real World Problem Solving

    Hayley is an education consultant, working with school leaders to prepare students for success. She describes education consulting as real world problem solving. Her current project calls for researching, organizing and synthesizing data in order to raise awareness about equity in education. Hayley reflects on her experiences at Dartmouth College, her coursework, and the programs that helped her navigate to where she is now. She encourages listeners to try new things and follow what you’re passionate about.

    19 min

  5. 12/06/2020

    Ep 09: Transactional Law & Developing Self-Awareness

    In this episode, Peter- a Senior Associate Attorney in the Private Equity Group at Choate, Hall & Stewart, walks us through his fast paced life working in transactional law. He explains how his experiences during law school showed him why transactional law was the best space for him over litigation. Peter provides listeners with ways to build self-awareness and encourages all to explore options, remain flexible throughout the journey and keep your networks fresh.

    30 min

  6. 29/05/2020

    Ep 08: Executive Consulting & The Adaptability Advantage

    Brad, a Senior Executive Consultant with The Bowdoin Group, walks us through his work with clients and companies during a search process. He says his passion for business and the ability to constantly learn something new has kept him successful and happy in his role. Brad encourages listeners to adapt to change, follow your passions and remain curious along your journey.

    17 min

  7. 22/05/2020

    Ep 07: Visual Media & Creative Indepreneurship

    Ms. Miller is joined by a 10th grade student to interview self-employed creative, Matt Collamer. Matt speaks about his experiences studying abroad in Australia and teaching English in Korea. Through documenting his travels, he turned his passion for photography and storytelling into a full time job. As the founder of BYB Visual Media, he describes himself as a creative indepreneur. Matt encourages listeners to utilize effective time management, remain disciplined, and utilize the power of networking to grow your business. https://breakyourboundaries.tv/

    26 min

  8. 15/05/2020

    Ep 06: Social Justice Driven Project Management

    In this episode Sam speaks with us about his career in urban planning and affordable housing project management. He describes his interest in mission driven social justice work and how that led him to where he is now. Sam’s education in political science aided in his career path trajectory and he encourages listeners to go after all opportunities available to them and learn by doing.

    24 min
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The Career Spotlight Series podcast allows us to access career knowledge directly from the source- those actually doing the work. Sarah Miller, Boston-based counselor and educator, speaks with industry leaders to bring career awareness and knowledge to her students, and all listeners.

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  • Creator
    Sarah Miller
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Sarah Miller
  • Show Website
    Career Spotlight Series