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Smeal Lifelong Learning Podcast

Smeal College of Business

Smeal Alumni Career Services is dedicated to connecting our alumni with professional advancement opportunities at any stage of their career. Our lifelong learning webinars and brand new podcast program deliver live and on-demand digital content with subject matter focused on higher education business research, corporate and small business industry knowledge, and career development best practices. Podcast episodes are 20-30 minutes in length as one-to-one interviews featuring Smeal faculty, alumni,

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35:35

#23 An Inspirational Journey to a Nonprofit Career

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2020/09/18

In this episode, alumnus Joe Apgar '08 FIN ECON the COO at Pelotonia, shares his family’s cancer story, Pelotonia’s mission and how it has pivoted due to the pandemic, his career switch from for-profit to nonprofit, and best tips for succeeding in the nonprofit community. Tune in to find out what Smeal professor made a huge impact on his cancer journey!"People treat a job search in a non-profit differently than a for-profit and they should be the same. You want to work someplace where you can learn,

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#22 Smeal Alum Executive Recruiter: Tyler Hine at...

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2020/08/28

Smeal alumnus and executive recruiter, Tyler Hine ('12 Marketing) is a Senior Manager at Michael Page, which operates in 35 countries around the world. In this episode, Tyler discusses the company along with job market changes from COVID-19, how to find the executive recruiter that is right for you, what recruiters are looking for on LinkedIn and what he enjoys about executive recruiting - It's all about relationship building!"The first interaction with a recruitment firm/recruiter should be viewed

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23:43

#21 Smeal Alum Executive Recruiters: Shari Handali at...

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2020/08/14

In this lifelong learning episode, Shari Handali (’81 ACCT) discusses job search tips in the current market, job hopping, how to find the best recruiter for you, the benefits of having a career coach, relationship building through trust, transitioning careers as well as her experience being a working mom.“The ability to build relationships is critical for success in all areas of life and requires trust and self-awareness. Once that is mastered, professional achievement will surely follow.” —Shari

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#20 Smeal Executive Recruiter: Kenny Dubin at The...

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2020/07/31

Smeal alumnus and executive recruiter, Kenny Dubin (’86 Accounting) is the Founder/CEO and Lead Recruiter at The Dubin Group, a successful executive search firm he has been running for over 21 years. In this episode, Kenny discusses the latest hiring trends, his thoughts on job hopping, how to choose the right recruiter for your job search, the importance of LinkedIn, and provides advice on people looking to enter the field of recruitment."Companies want employees to stay for training, efficiency,

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#19 Expert Tips: Managing Your Portfolio Post COVID

Smeal Lifelong Learning Podcast ·

2020/07/17

Dr. Tim Simin, Associate Professor and Research Fellow in Finance at Penn State Smeal College of Business, provides information on best investment practices during uncertain times. In this episode, Tim discusses methodology that worked prior to the pandemic that may not be successful now, types of risk factors to consider, the CARES Act impact, and the difference in managing portfolios depending on where you are at in your career journey - close to retirement or decades away.“The hardest thing for

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27:02

#18 Credit Ratings: Metrics of Risk

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2020/07/17

Description:Dr. Jess Cornaggia, Alumni Professor of Finance in Penn State Smeal College of Business provides information on credit ratings which he has been researching for the last ten years. Dr. Cornaggia explains how company credit ratings can work for both large and small companies, the impact of COVID-19 on credit ratings, and how they can be used to help you in a job search.“Employees at any level that are involved in the company’s financial decision making, be it a CFO or entry level analyst,

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#17 Using Change Leadership to Advance Your Career

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2020/06/26

Alumni Career Services Career Coach and Director, Keleigh Asbury, discusses the need to be open to change in order to advance in your career. Learn about the difference between change management and change leadership and the behavioral attributes of those who are good with and can act on change. Be an Oprah, not a BlockBuster!"Change is inevitable so the more you can embrace and prepare for it, the better it will be for both the short and long term aspects of your career."—Keleigh Asbury

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#16 Virtual Networking in the Age of Covid-19

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2020/05/29

Alumni Career Services Career Coach, Doreen Glenning uses her 25 years of corporate recruiting experience with Fortune 500 companies to help you virtually network into your next position. Learn about the use of social media tools, best practices for network engagement, handling rejection and the many resources available through the Penn State and Smeal alumni network. Listen in and learn to love networking!"Managing your career, much like managing a business, depends on building

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27:42

#15 Mindset: Bringing Positive Energy and Joy to the...

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2020/05/15

As a career coach and assistant director in Alumni Career Services, Jennifer Nicholas ('17 PhD Workforce Education and Development) brings her passion for positivity to today's job search. Learn ways to “Zen” your workspace and how to maintain a positive mindset through self-reflection, focus, routines, and goal-setting. One tip: nobody can go it alone!“As your job search begins, surround yourself with sources of positive energy... identify the people and activities that bring you joy and... stay

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#14 Smeal Entrepreneurs: Elysium - A State of Bliss

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2020/04/24

Smeal alumna and entrepreneur, Elyse Lupin ('02 Marketing) started her company, Elysium Marketing Group LLC in 2015 after spending years working at large brands such as Disney, Comcast, and New Balance Athletic Shoe, and obtaining an MBA from Boston University. Her startup just recently turned 5 years old! In this episode, Elyse will discuss her reasons for starting the company and what makes it unique along with sharing some of the lessons learned along the way. She also talks about the challenges

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35:45

#13 Smeal Professional Graduate Programs: Leading the...

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2020/03/27

Dr. Brian Cameron, Associate Dean of Professional Graduate Programs, discusses how Penn State Smeal College of Business leads the way in the creation of "stackable" online and residential programs with a wide variety of concentrations, choice, and flexibility. In the online space, Smeal offers one of the most robust and flexible portfolio of specialty master's programs and graduate certificates in the country. This portfolio is designed to enhance skill development and support an individual's

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#12 Smeal Entrepreneurs - Finding Passion Through...

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2020/03/13

Smeal alumnus and entrepreneur Nick Savino ('18 Marketing) started his company NGS Productions right out of Penn State. Nick will discuss what led him to find his passion, how his parents have influenced his career decision, how supportive the Penn State network has been, and his future plans for NGS Productions. Nick will also talk about two of his videos that went viral - one of them being all things Penn State…We are!"Creative storytelling is the most powerful marketing tool when it comes to

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#11 Succession Planning - Don't wait for an Emergency...

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2020/02/28

Featuring Smeal alumna, Dara Klein ('87 Marketing) who is a national speaker on board and CEO succession. Dara is currently the Managing Director at Kaplan Partners, a retained executive search and board advisory firm. For the last 15 years at Kaplan Partners, she has leveraged her 25 plus years of leadership in talent advisory helping CEOs and Boards of Directors operate more effectively. Join Dara as she walks us through the succession planning processes covering benefits for both the employer and

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#10 Alumni International Career Perspectives:...

Smeal Lifelong Learning Podcast ·

2020/01/24

Featuring Smeal alumnus, Gregory A. Newman ('09 Marketing, ’10 English and, '10 History) who started out in the for-profit business sector in the Greater Philadelphia area and eventually found his way to non-profit; making a bold move to Southeast Asia before finding his niche somewhere in between. Gregory checks in from Yangon, Myanmar, where he works in a country and with a people that he has come to love. Learn about his life-changing decisions and how he is helping people in lower GDP nations by

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#9 Alumni International Career Perspectives: India

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2019/11/08

Join Smeal alumnus, Anirudh Kankatala, '14 Finance, as he shares experiences as a PwC consultant in the U.S. as well as his return to India to be an entrepreneur as the Director of Kankatala Textiles Pvt. Ltd, a family owned business . Anirudh shares insights on cultural differences as well as why he chose to return to India and where he thinks the country is headed in the future."Indians define multi-cultural a little differently as each state is quite unique with its own language and

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#8 Alumni International Career Perspectives: Japan/China

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2019/10/18

Join Smeal alumnus, Terry Fry, ’72 Accounting, as he shares experiences along his 42-year career journey at PPG which took him and his family to Tokyo, Japan and finally for the last 10 years, to Shanghai, China. Terry shares insights on cultural differences and current events and talks about how his family’s support was a major factor in his success abroad.“Our global economy becomes more interdependent every day and having work experience outside the U.S. brings a different and hopefully valued

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#7 Alumni International Career Perspectives: Europe

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2019/09/20

Join Smeal alumnus, CemTuran, '06 Economics, as he shares experiences along the journey from his hometown of Istanbul, Turkey to his current position with Oliver Wyman in London, United Kingdom. Cem shares insights on the cultural differences and emerging business trends and talks about why he chose to come to the United States for his education."My understanding of economic concepts owing to my education [at Smeal] has always allowed me to get my head around new and complex subjects, where I may

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#6 Crafting Your Signature Brand in Today's Job Market

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2019/08/16

As career coach and assistant director in Alumni Career Services, Jennifer Nicholas ('17 PhD Workforce Education and Development) brings her training in adult education, extensive research in workforce education and development, and her passion for helping people with career development into this podcast, discussing how effective branding can be when looking to advance or switch your career.“It is important to live your brand on a daily basis.”—Jennifer Nicholas

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#5 Technology Trends for Job Seekers

Smeal Lifelong Learning Podcast ·

2019/07/19

Learn how Alumni Career Services Career Coach and Director, Keleigh Asbury uses her strategic planning, entrepreneurial expertise, and career services background to help bring new tools like Jobscan and executive level coaching from Experiential Insight to help alumni advance their careers."Although analytical positions may have a strong potential to be automated, soft skills like critical thinking and verbal communication will be more important than ever."—Keleigh Asbury

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#4 Job Search Tools - The Company Profile

Smeal Lifelong Learning Podcast ·

2019/06/21

Alumni Career Services Career Coach, Doreen Glenning uses her 25 years of corporate recruiting experience with Fortune 500 companies to provide knowledge on useful, free tools for profiling a company once you get that all important interview! The process will help you to formulate interesting well thought out questions, provide you with ones to be avoided, and information that will help you to decide if the culture of the company fits with your professional and personal values."Creating a company

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