Zicklin GCMC Podcast

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The GCMC Podcast gets off-the-record thoughts and perspectives from hiring managers and students who have unique perspectives to share about careers and life.

29 AUG

Zicklin Student Chats: Daniel Jordan (MBA '26)

In this episode, Zicklin Evening MBA '26 student Daniel Jordan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-jordan-djc/) to talk about his experience at Zicklin over the past year. Dan started his MBA program in fall 2023. Topics include: His personal journey to starting the MBA How to talk to strangers on an airplane His experience at the 2023 Reaching Out MBA Conference Him passing the Securities Industry Essentials Exam The episode is moderated by Justyn Makarewycz, Deputy Director, Employer and Recruiter Relations at the GCMC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/justyndm/)

23 min
11 MAR

A Hiring Manager's Perspective to Getting Hired

In this episode, Laura Lakhwara (MBA '14 - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralakhwara/), Technology Adoption and Customer Success Leader with Soapbox, a warehouse and fulfillment tech platform, speaks with students to remind them to be sure to keep the hiring manager's perspective in mind when they're applying and interviewing. This can help decrease frustration, while keep them more strategic in their search. Topics covered include: A behind-the-scenes look into the hiring manager's perspective How to succeed despite the market challenges How to network effectively and get a referral Using online communities to connect with individuals with similar career goals The episode is moderated by Justyn Makarewycz, Deputy Director, Employer Relations at the GCMC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/justyndm/)

1h 2m
12 JAN

Navigating The International Student Job Search & Sponsorship

Episode Notes The job search in and of itself can be daunting. Having to manage your job search while also navigating getting sponsorship can be even more so and it can become increasingly an overwhelming process that can feel stressful. In this episode, we speak with MS Finance alum, Nikhil Mandhwani (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhil-mandhwani-ca-13875a1bb/), who is currently an AVP Associate at a major international bank. Topics covered include: Tips on how to network successfully, best practices when reaching out to new connections, and how to maintain strong relationships within your network. Advice on how to remain optimistic in the job search and manage feelings of frustration and stress. The importance of persistence in the job and internship search Nikhil’s process of getting sponsorship and recommendations in your own sponsorship process. This episode is moderated by Syd Giller, Associate Director, Employer Relations at the GCMC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneyrgiller/)

29 min
20/10/2023

A Roadmap for a Data Engineer Career

Oftentimes, changing careers can feel additionally confusing and frustrating because there's no one way to be able to do it. What if there was one for entering a career as a Data Engineer? In this episode, we speak with MS Information Systems, Data Analytics alum David Freitag (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkfreitag/), who is currently a Data Engineer at an insurance company. In addition to his work, David has developed content about various topics for individuals looking to get into this field. Most recently, he wrote an article called The Entry-Level Data Engineer Roadmap (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/entry-level-data-engineer-roadmap-david-freitag/) as a resource on how individuals can skill up to enter into these careers. Topics covered include: Making a career change from teaching to Data Engineer Taking advantage of all the resources you can when you're a grad student Creating your own projects to put on your resume Common interview questions for Data Engineering roles The importance of finding role models who do what you want to do The episode is moderated by Justyn Makarewycz, Deputy Director, Employer Relations at the GCMC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/justyndm/)

26 min
25/08/2023

Effective and Simple Messaging (Communication) with Ben Guttmann (BBA ‘11)

Episode Notes The world is layered, complex, and noisy – especially when we’re talking about all forms of communication that we not only receive, but that we send out as well. In this episode, we speak Baruch College alum Ben Guttmann (BBA ’11 - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benguttmann/) about some of the elements of effective messaging and communication. Ben built, ran, and sold an award-winning marketing agency, and he teaches marketing at Baruch. He also wrote a book on messaging and communication called Simply Put, and will be out in October 2023. Topics covered include: The pluses about working at an agency The way we communicate is “biased toward complication” Using empathy and an entrepreneurial mindset to more effectively communicate 5 steps to effectively communicate 2 communications hacks to start off You can find out more about Ben’s work at https://www.benguttmann.com/. The episode is moderated by Justyn Makarewycz, Deputy Director, Employer Relations at the GCMC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/justyndm/)

23 min
18/07/2023

A Resilience-led Career

Episode Notes In any career journey, there will be challenges. They can include not getting through to the people with whom you want to connect, feeling dejected overall, hearing no to an application - or sometimes hearing nothing. Responding (or not responding) to those challenges can be even more difficult. In this episode, we speak with Zicklin Full-time MBA alumna Adi Markus (MBA '16), who is currently Director of Customer Success in Tech (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adimarkus/). Adi shares what her process of "figuring it out" was, and if it was anything, it was not easy. Topics in the episode include: Making options for yourself Being OK with pivoting from your original ideas of what you want to do You may not want what you say you want It's not always a linear path. The episode is moderated by Justyn Makarewycz, Deputy Director, Employer Relations at the GCMC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/justyndm/)

26 min
08/05/2023

A Model for Intentional Career Planning

Episode Notes We've all heard how life, professionally or personally, can be more rewarding if it's directed intentionally and deliberately. But is there a step-by-step model that can help us do that? In this episode, we speak with Rina Koshkina, an executive and career coach (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rinakoshkina/), whose own career spans over 25 years in various business and talent-development roles in financial services and tech. Rina walks listeners through her professional organization model called O.C.C.A.(R.), which she developed through her work with students and working professionals, and which she uses in her coaching practice. Rina shared the model in a Forbes article called "Ready For A Career Upgrade? Tidy Up Your Professional Life First" (https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/12/01/ready-for-a-career-upgrade-tidy-up-your-professional-life-first/?sh=42c8e4b41bfe) Another article written by Rina which was referenced in the podcast is called "What Crisis Can Teach Us About Crafting A Meaningful, Multidimensional Life" (https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/08/24/what-crisis-can-teach-us-about-crafting-a-meaningful-multidimensional-life/?sh=257817a17010) Topics include: Having clarity can take you to the next level of your career None of us live on an island, therefore it's important to take stock of your relationships and networks We live in a world of ambiguity, but we have agency to help ourselves get to where we want to be Change the way you connect with others to make it about them We are all multidimensional, and that's a good thing The episode is moderated by Justyn Makarewycz, Associate Director of Employer Relations at the GCMC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/justyndm/)

46 min
16/11/2022

Strategic Thinking: Thinking A Few Steps Ahead

Episode Notes There are many aspects of thinking strategically, and one of them is thinking a few steps ahead in any scenario or question you might have. In this episode, we speak with Kapil Khetan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kapilkhetan/). Kapil works at Mizuho Bank and is also an Adjunct at New York University SPS, where he teaches courses in Quantitative Techniques, Statistics for Market Research, and Financial Management. Kapil shares how important it is for students to think a few steps ahead to help them be more strategic thinkers. Topics include: Seeing the why and not the how Having the confidence to know the impact you can make What a difference it makes to think about your customer’s customer The episode is moderated by Justyn Makarewycz, Associate Director of Employer Relations at the GCMC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/justyndm/)

22 min

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The GCMC Podcast gets off-the-record thoughts and perspectives from hiring managers and students who have unique perspectives to share about careers and life.

Creator

Zicklin GCMC
Years Active

2018 - 2024
Episodes

34
Rating

Clean
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Zicklin GCMC Podcast

Zicklin GCMC Podcast

Episodes

Zicklin Student Chats: Daniel Jordan (MBA '26)

A Hiring Manager's Perspective to Getting Hired

Navigating The International Student Job Search & Sponsorship

A Roadmap for a Data Engineer Career

Effective and Simple Messaging (Communication) with Ben Guttmann (BBA ‘11)

A Resilience-led Career

A Model for Intentional Career Planning

Strategic Thinking: Thinking A Few Steps Ahead

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