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Topic: Exploring Careers - Start Early!
There are numerous tools available to hone your skills and make you a more desirable hire in your chosen career field. But what if you don't even know what career field you see yourself in? CandidCareer.com's Billy Glading walks us through the exploration process to find out how to pick the career that's right for you!
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There are numerous tools available to hone your skills and make you a more desirable hire in your chosen career field. But what if you don't even know what career field you see yourself in? CandidCareer.com's Billy Glading walks us through the exploration process to find out how to pick the career that's right for you!
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Vice President of Merchandising, Tommy Hilfiger
Channel:
Career Exploration
Topic: Research careers and make connections
Lindsay is the Vice President of Merchandising for Tommy Hilfiger, one of the most well-known fashion brands on the planet. As her job relies heavily on trends and knowledge, Lindsay travels the world and checks in on affiliates to see what changes should be made for upcoming seasons. From there it's a multiple-step process involving designing, sketching, approving samples, and finally coordinating the store roll-out.
Topic: Research careers and make connections
Lindsay is the Vice President of Merchandising for Tommy Hilfiger, one of the most well-known fashion brands on the planet. As her job relies heavily on trends and knowledge, Lindsay travels the world and checks in on affiliates to see what changes should be made for upcoming seasons. From there it's a multiple-step process involving designing, sketching, approving samples, and finally coordinating the store roll-out.
Major:
History (Bachelor)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Staff Development Officer, United Nations Secretariat
Channel:
Career Exploration
Topic: Conduct informational interviews
Kate is a Staff Development Officer at the United Nations. Working out of the NYC headquarters in the Secretariat Group, the executive arm of the organization, Kate is responsible for the career development programs that will help UN staff grow in their careers.
Topic: Conduct informational interviews
Kate is a Staff Development Officer at the United Nations. Working out of the NYC headquarters in the Secretariat Group, the executive arm of the organization, Kate is responsible for the career development programs that will help UN staff grow in their careers.
Major:
English Literature (Bachelor), Social Work (Masters)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Forensic DNA Examiner, FBI
Channel:
Career Exploration
Topic: Pursue Your Passions
Brandon is a Forensic DNA Examiner with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Working out of Arlington, VA, Brandon is tasked with examining the DNA evidence from cases ranging from counter-terrorism to murders and missing persons. After selecting the relevant evidence for testing, Brandon then decides which evidence will be used in trial cases.
Topic: Pursue Your Passions
Brandon is a Forensic DNA Examiner with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Working out of Arlington, VA, Brandon is tasked with examining the DNA evidence from cases ranging from counter-terrorism to murders and missing persons. After selecting the relevant evidence for testing, Brandon then decides which evidence will be used in trial cases.
Major:
Science (Bachelor), Forensic Science (Masters)
City: Arlington
State: Virginia
City: Arlington
State: Virginia
Musician and Owner, Pladd Dot Music
Channel:
Career Exploration
Topic: What makes you happy?
Chris Mitchell is the owner of Pladd Dot Music in Statesboro, GA as well as a full-time musician, playing over 100 shows a year with the Chris Mitchell Band. Check out Chris's interview to learn how to turn a passion into a lucrative career!
Topic: What makes you happy?
Chris Mitchell is the owner of Pladd Dot Music in Statesboro, GA as well as a full-time musician, playing over 100 shows a year with the Chris Mitchell Band. Check out Chris's interview to learn how to turn a passion into a lucrative career!
Major:
Music (Bachelor)
City: Statesboro
State: Georgia
City: Statesboro
State: Georgia
Southern Adventures Program Director, Georgia Southern University
Channel:
Career Exploration
Topic: Get Involved In College
Michael is the Southern Adventures Program Director at Georgia Southern University. His multi-faceted department involves equipment and bike rentals, climbing walls and challenge courses, and his specialty, adventure trips. When not planning trips, Michael is actively out around campus promoting the program.
Topic: Get Involved In College
Michael is the Southern Adventures Program Director at Georgia Southern University. His multi-faceted department involves equipment and bike rentals, climbing walls and challenge courses, and his specialty, adventure trips. When not planning trips, Michael is actively out around campus promoting the program.
Major:
Recreation and Tourism (Bachelor), Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management (Masters)
City: Statesboro
State: Georgia
City: Statesboro
State: Georgia
Regional Recruitment Director, City Year Inc
Channel:
Career Exploration
Topic: Many Avenues Within One Field
Heather is the Regional Recruitment Director for City Year Inc, a nonprofit devoted to increasing high school graduation rates in high-poverty communities.
Topic: Many Avenues Within One Field
Heather is the Regional Recruitment Director for City Year Inc, a nonprofit devoted to increasing high school graduation rates in high-poverty communities.
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor)
City: Columbia
State: South Carolina
City: Columbia
State: South Carolina
Social Worker, Georgia Southern University
Channel:
Career Exploration
Topic: Be Patient When Selecting Major
Abby is currently a professor at Georgia Southern University with career experience in social work, specifically mental health and bereavement. She tells students to turn to self-awareness in order to prepare for life after college. This will show you how to showcase your strengths as well as how to improve your weaknesses.
Topic: Be Patient When Selecting Major
Abby is currently a professor at Georgia Southern University with career experience in social work, specifically mental health and bereavement. She tells students to turn to self-awareness in order to prepare for life after college. This will show you how to showcase your strengths as well as how to improve your weaknesses.
Major:
Sociology (Bachelor), Sociology (Masters), Social Work (Masters)
City: Statesboro
State: Georgia
City: Statesboro
State: Georgia
Headhunter Account Manager, BountyJobs
Channel:
Career Exploration
Topic: What Do You Naturally Lend Your Time To
Brendan is a Headhunter Account Manager with BountyJobs, a "recruitment marketplace that connects employers with top headhunters." To students unsure of their future, Brendan tells them to analyze what they're doing in their free time and to leverage this into a career.
Topic: What Do You Naturally Lend Your Time To
Brendan is a Headhunter Account Manager with BountyJobs, a "recruitment marketplace that connects employers with top headhunters." To students unsure of their future, Brendan tells them to analyze what they're doing in their free time and to leverage this into a career.
Major:
Marketing (Bachelor)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch
Channel:
Career Exploration
Topic: Be Open To Everything
Chris is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch. He tells interested students to, in addition to excelling in class, work on their interpersonal relationship skills. Often times a new client may join you for you personality and how well you can communicate.
Topic: Be Open To Everything
Chris is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch. He tells interested students to, in addition to excelling in class, work on their interpersonal relationship skills. Often times a new client may join you for you personality and how well you can communicate.
Major:
Economics (Bachelor)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Accountant, Global Tax Operations Leader of Asia Pacific, GE
Channel:
Career Exploration
Topic: Volunteer Activities
James received both his undergraduate accounting degree as well as his MBA from Penn State University. Currently retired, James's successful career finished on one of the biggest stages for an accountant: the Leader of Global Tax Operations for Asia Pacific at General Electric.
Topic: Volunteer Activities
James received both his undergraduate accounting degree as well as his MBA from Penn State University. Currently retired, James's successful career finished on one of the biggest stages for an accountant: the Leader of Global Tax Operations for Asia Pacific at General Electric.
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Registered Client Associate, Financial Services Firm UBS
Channel:
Career Exploration
Topic: Trial & Error
Brian is a Registered Client Associate with UBS, a worldwide financial services firm. His team focuses on holistic financial planning, asset allocation, investment analysis, and wealth management for clients in a broad spectrum of industries.
Topic: Trial & Error
Brian is a Registered Client Associate with UBS, a worldwide financial services firm. His team focuses on holistic financial planning, asset allocation, investment analysis, and wealth management for clients in a broad spectrum of industries.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
SVP of Investments and Lending, Macquarie Group
Channel:
Career Exploration
Topic: Try Things Out
David is a Senior Vice President of Investments and Lending with Macquarie Group, a global investment and financial services firm. David encourages interested students to start preparing as early as possible since the demand for investment jobs is ever-increasing. First step? Start networking.
Topic: Try Things Out
David is a Senior Vice President of Investments and Lending with Macquarie Group, a global investment and financial services firm. David encourages interested students to start preparing as early as possible since the demand for investment jobs is ever-increasing. First step? Start networking.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York