Big Lies Shattered

Undergraduate students often believe the Big Lie that “Only the lucky ones are well connected.” However, everyone is capable of building their network and becoming more connected with professionals. I spoke with Sam Kim, a student at Vanderbilt Law School, to discuss the power of networking, and how everyone, regardless of their background or existing connections, can build a professional network. Sam shares strategies that are applicable to both undergraduate and graduate students.  

Applying for internships can be a daunting task. I spoke with Alana T to shatter the lies around the internship application process. Alana is currently enrolled in a dual Bachelor of Arts program between Columbia University and Science Po. Having applied to countless internships herself and landed two offers, Alana shares her insight on finding and securing the right opportunity.  

When I speak with ambitious young professionals, they often share their anxieties about one specific aspect of the job search process – the interview. To relieve interview anxiety and provide insight into a process hidden behind closed doors, I spoke with Deborah Damesek, a senior recruiter with over 30 years of experience in talent acquisition and human capital in financial services and consulting firms. In this episode of Big Lies Shattered, we shatter the most common interview myths.  

Many professionals believe the Big Lie that vulnerability is a weakness. In this week’s episode of Big Lies Shattered, I spoke with Sam Kim, an alumnus of Fordham Business School and current law student at Vanderbilt University, to shatter this lie and explain the value in vulnerability.

Young professionals targeting competitive roles often believe the Big Lie that they need to be the perfect candidate to land the job. To shatter this Big Lie, I spoke with Sydney Street, the Manager of Recruiting at McKinsey & Company, about how to stand out during the job interview process and get hired for your dream job. In this episode of Big Lies Shattered, Sydney shares her advice for ambitious students engaged in the interview process. 

One of the Biggest Lies is that “there aren’t enough jobs!” But, even in a challenging economy, there are ways to find opportunities.

In this episode of Big Lies Shattered, I spoke with Sophia Danziger, a senior at Cornell University at the College of Human Ecology who turned her summer internship at the Royal Bank of Canada into a full-time job. Our conversation will change your perspective and shatter the Big Lie that there aren’t enough jobs. In addition, Sophia will share insights on how to turn your internship into a post-grad job.

In this episode, Sophia and I discuss:

• The Big Lie that there aren’t enough jobs
• How to foster strong relationships while at college
• Using your network when applying to jobs
• Abandoning the fear of asking a “silly question”
• What makes someone stand out during an interview
• How to leverage your authenticity during the interview process
• How Sophia turned her internship into a full-time job
• Shattering the Big Lie that careers are linear

I hope you enjoy the insight from our conversation!