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Grad School: The Application Process
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Topic: Application
Once you've made the decision to further your education with graduate school, you can now focus on the application process. From test prep to letters of recommendation, Billy walks through everything you'll need to be ready!
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Once you've made the decision to further your education with graduate school, you can now focus on the application process. From test prep to letters of recommendation, Billy walks through everything you'll need to be ready!
Grad School: Should you go?
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Topic: Should you stay or should you go?
Are you on the fence trying to decide if graduate school is the right decision? Check out what Billy and some of our alumni interview have to say first. The answers may surprise you!
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Are you on the fence trying to decide if graduate school is the right decision? Check out what Billy and some of our alumni interview have to say first. The answers may surprise you!
Penn State University Videos
Fundraising Executive and Principal, BerchWood Partners
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Grad School
Topic: Argument Against Grad School
Chris is a principal at BerchWood Partners, a small placement advisory firm in New York City. He urges current students to find a Summer internship to get solid, hands-on experience as well as prove your desire and ethic to a possible employer!
Chris is a principal at BerchWood Partners, a small placement advisory firm in New York City. He urges current students to find a Summer internship to get solid, hands-on experience as well as prove your desire and ethic to a possible employer!
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Finance (Bachelor)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Financial Risk Management Executive Director, Morgan Stanley
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Grad School
Topic: Application Process Is Time Consuming
Karen is an Executive Director with Morgan Stanley's credit risk management department. Based out of New York City, Karen not only lets us in on her career, but also breaks down the rungs up the corporate ladder to her position!
Karen is an Executive Director with Morgan Stanley's credit risk management department. Based out of New York City, Karen not only lets us in on her career, but also breaks down the rungs up the corporate ladder to her position!
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor), French (Bachelor)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Office Manager, Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte
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Grad School
Topic: Must Be A Personal Decision
Scott is the Manager of the Office of the CEO at Deloitte, one of the largest accounting firms in the world. Scott and his team work hard too keep the CEO moving and prepared throughout his day. This can involve developing client briefings, weekly economic briefings, and prepping for any public appearances. Someone considering this is a career should be prepared for an ever-changing day in a high-pressure industry!
Scott is the Manager of the Office of the CEO at Deloitte, one of the largest accounting firms in the world. Scott and his team work hard too keep the CEO moving and prepared throughout his day. This can involve developing client briefings, weekly economic briefings, and prepping for any public appearances. Someone considering this is a career should be prepared for an ever-changing day in a high-pressure industry!
Major:
Finance (Bachelor)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Manager, Financial Consulting, MorganFranklin Finance
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Grad School
Topic: Value In Being Around Classmates
Based out of Washington, DC, Andrew is a manager with consulting firm MorganFranklin. Andrew handles client delivery consulting for the firm's federal agencies as well as business development for marketing programs.
Based out of Washington, DC, Andrew is a manager with consulting firm MorganFranklin. Andrew handles client delivery consulting for the firm's federal agencies as well as business development for marketing programs.
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor), Professional Accounting (Masters)
City: McLean
State: Virginia
City: McLean
State: Virginia
Human Resources Project Manager, Lockheed Martin
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Grad School
Topic: Consider Your Future Plans
Bernice works for Lockheed Martin as a Human Resources Project Manager and a Planning Operations Representative. Referring to herself more as an "internal auditor", Bernice deals with staffing compliances, insuring the company's HR department is operating within compliance to the government's regulations.
Bernice works for Lockheed Martin as a Human Resources Project Manager and a Planning Operations Representative. Referring to herself more as an "internal auditor", Bernice deals with staffing compliances, insuring the company's HR department is operating within compliance to the government's regulations.
Major:
Management (Bachelor)
City: Rockville
State: Maryland
City: Rockville
State: Maryland
Senior Business Analyst, MorganFranklin
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Grad School
Topic: Networking Is Key
Elizabeth is a Senior Business Analyst with MorganFranklin, a Washington DC-based business consulting security solutions firm. Elizabeth runs financials,performance improvement, and development within the organization itself, reporting directing to one of the company's founders.
Elizabeth is a Senior Business Analyst with MorganFranklin, a Washington DC-based business consulting security solutions firm. Elizabeth runs financials,performance improvement, and development within the organization itself, reporting directing to one of the company's founders.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor), International Business (Bachelor)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Insurance Company President, The Paul Group
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Grad School
Topic: Teaching You How To Think Outside The Box
Michael is the president of The Paul Group in Philadelphia, PA. With a background in accounting from Penn State University, Michael opened up shop in order to bring financial stability to his clients. His company works with his clients on strategies to achieve personal financial goals as well as protect them from the uncertainties in life.
Michael is the president of The Paul Group in Philadelphia, PA. With a background in accounting from Penn State University, Michael opened up shop in order to bring financial stability to his clients. His company works with his clients on strategies to achieve personal financial goals as well as protect them from the uncertainties in life.
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Partner, Investment Management Law, Stradley Ronon, LLP
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Grad School
Topic: Law Is A Good Background
Alan is a partner with Stradley Ronon where he practices investment management law, representing various types of funds from hedge to mutual. After graduating with an accounting degree from Penn State, Alan worked for two years as a public accountant before deciding to enter law school.
Alan is a partner with Stradley Ronon where he practices investment management law, representing various types of funds from hedge to mutual. After graduating with an accounting degree from Penn State, Alan worked for two years as a public accountant before deciding to enter law school.
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor), Law (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Michael Ettinger, Vice President, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
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Grad School
Topic: Understanding All Areas Of Business
Michael is a Vice President with Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Philadelphia, PA. He serves as both a commercial analyst and business developer, going out and procuring new clients for the firm. Watch Michael's video to learn how he leveraged his professional skillset to move from a number-crunching analyst to a client-developing front man.
Michael is a Vice President with Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Philadelphia, PA. He serves as both a commercial analyst and business developer, going out and procuring new clients for the firm. Watch Michael's video to learn how he leveraged his professional skillset to move from a number-crunching analyst to a client-developing front man.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Associate Relationship Manager, PNC Bank
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Grad School
Topic: Work Experience Helps
George is an Associate Relationship Manager with PNC's healthcare division. Whether in the office or the field, George's day involves meeting with clients to dicuss their lending needs and meeting with internal groups to decide how to best allocate his company's resources.
George is an Associate Relationship Manager with PNC's healthcare division. Whether in the office or the field, George's day involves meeting with clients to dicuss their lending needs and meeting with internal groups to decide how to best allocate his company's resources.
Major:
Supply Chain (Bachelor), Finance (Masters)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Advisory Partner, Accounting, Ernst & Young
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Grad School
Topic: Continuing Education Programs As Alternative
John is an advisory partner with Ernst & Young, working with large corporations in the Philadelphia area to both protect their assets and improve their performance. A bit of a rarity these days, John has been with the same firm his entire career. His advice to a successful career couldn't be simpler: "Find something that you like to do. Take your personal interest and then apply your functional learning."
John is an advisory partner with Ernst & Young, working with large corporations in the Philadelphia area to both protect their assets and improve their performance. A bit of a rarity these days, John has been with the same firm his entire career. His advice to a successful career couldn't be simpler: "Find something that you like to do. Take your personal interest and then apply your functional learning."
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Principal, Advisory Division, Accounting, PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Grad School
Topic: Depends On The Type Of Work
Joe is a Principal at PricewaterhouseCoopers in their advisory division, overseeing clients in the entertainment and media industries. Joe tells us that looking after his own employees is just as important as looking after his clients. A stronger team will be better equipped to handle any client situation that may arise.
Joe is a Principal at PricewaterhouseCoopers in their advisory division, overseeing clients in the entertainment and media industries. Joe tells us that looking after his own employees is just as important as looking after his clients. A stronger team will be better equipped to handle any client situation that may arise.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Marketing Vice President
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Grad School
Topic: MBA For Marketing Required
Gabrielle graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Mathematics. She believes the analysis and problem solving she learned in math has carried over perfectly to the world of marketing. When it comes down to finding work, Gabrielle urges students to invest in their own image and to put their best foot forward!
Gabrielle graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Mathematics. She believes the analysis and problem solving she learned in math has carried over perfectly to the world of marketing. When it comes down to finding work, Gabrielle urges students to invest in their own image and to put their best foot forward!
City:
Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
State: Pennsylvania
Senior Territory Business Manager, Vision Care Line
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Grad School
Topic: Importance of MBA in Sales
Chris is a Senior Territory Business Manager and trainer with Johnson & Johnson's vision-care line, Vistakon. Chris suggests that the key to a successful sales career is to have passion for whatever product you are selling!
Chris is a Senior Territory Business Manager and trainer with Johnson & Johnson's vision-care line, Vistakon. Chris suggests that the key to a successful sales career is to have passion for whatever product you are selling!
Major:
Marketing (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Director of Home Health and Hospice, Home Care Network
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Grad School
Topic: Advanced Degrees
Sharon is the Director of Home Health and Hospice for the Home Care Network based out of Wayne, PA. A large part of her role is to oversee that the home care nursing meets the standards and regulatory requirements with the Department of Health. This is a fantastic career for any nurse wanting to transition to a managerial role!
Sharon is the Director of Home Health and Hospice for the Home Care Network based out of Wayne, PA. A large part of her role is to oversee that the home care nursing meets the standards and regulatory requirements with the Department of Health. This is a fantastic career for any nurse wanting to transition to a managerial role!
Major:
Nursing (Bachelor)
City: Wayne
State: Pennsylvania
City: Wayne
State: Pennsylvania
Candid Career Videos
Clinical Nurse Educator, U of Pennsylvania Health System
Channel:
Grad School
Topic: The Masters Degree
Barbara is a Clinical Nurse Educator with the University of Pennsylvania Health System at the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. After a long and successful nursing career, Barbara shifted her focus to education, ensuring that today's nurses would have all the help they needed to succeed!
Topic: The Masters Degree
Barbara is a Clinical Nurse Educator with the University of Pennsylvania Health System at the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. After a long and successful nursing career, Barbara shifted her focus to education, ensuring that today's nurses would have all the help they needed to succeed!
Major:
Nursing (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania