Foster Career Chats

In 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. 

Aisiri 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. 

After 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.  

In 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. 

This 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/

The 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/ 

The 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. 

Gabrielle 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://www.tiktok.com/@careerconfidant
Gabrielle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellewoody

At the top of the episode Lindsey discusses different types of job postings and when to apply for full time opportunities.  Around the 5-minute mark, Foster Alum and Deloitte Advisory Analyst, Danny Bui '20,  talks about his experience in the U.S. Army. In this conversation Danny highlights how he translated his experience in the military to the job search and beyond!

Resources for Student Veterans:
- Husky Veterans (Registered Student Organization)
- Student Veteran Life

This is an episode of Conversations on Careers & Professional Life hosted by my colleague, Gregory Heller from the Foster School of Business MBA Career Management Team.  If you enjoy this episode, you can find Conversations on Careers & Professional Life on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.