Career Spotlight Series Sarah Miller
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.