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All Careers Considered
by Indiana University Walter Center for Career Achievement
College students, alumni, recruiters, and career development professionals from Indiana University Bloomington's College of Arts + Sciences chat about how students can explore and pursue their career goals. Episode topics include conversations about the coolest jobs and the best ways to land them.
Episodes
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Leaving your Comfort Zone with Leila Alejandra
In this episode, we speak with Leila Alejandra (Contreras Cuervo) about her journey from IU Bloomington to her role as Analytical Biochemist II at Eurofins. She talks about her journey and her studies abroad that ultimately got her where she is today. She also speaks about the importance of…
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Showing Up Curious and Passionate with Shanta Thake
In this week's episode, we speak to Shanta Thake about her educational path and career experiences. We talk about Shanta’s journey from being an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Theater at Indiana University Bloomington to becoming the Director of Artistic Programs at The…
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Empowering your Passions with Brad Scheisser
In this episode, we speak with Brad Scheisser about his time at IU Bloomington to his essential role at Bloomington Playwrights Project. Brad talked with us about how from an early age he was surrounded by the theatre and how growing up in that environment shaped the love he has for the theatre.…
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Unlocking Opportunities with Kyle Benham
In this episode, we speak with Kyle Benham, who graduated from IU Bloomington in 2009 with degrees in telecommunications and TV and Radio. Kyle takes us through his career path, starting with his internships during college and his time at the WIUX radio station. He went on to move to LA, where…
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Pursuing Opportunities with Frank Violi
In this episode, we speak with Frank Violi about his journey from IU Bloomington to his prestige role as CEO of Butterfield Foods. He talks about the doors he worked so hard to open and the opportunities that were behind those doors. He also speaks about not getting stuck in one position, as you...
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Understanding purpose and self with Daniela Cook
In this episode, we speak with Daniela Cook about her educational path and career experiences. Daniela is a local Bloomington graphic designer with more than 10 years of experience in graphic design. Daniela is currently serves as the Creative Director for FAR Center for Contemporary Arts; an...
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Finding What Works with AJ O’Reilly
In this episode, we speak with AJ O’Reilly about his journey from IU Bloomington to his most recent role as the Director of Product at Stagetime. AJ is a founder, product leader, and teacher, with more than 10 years of design and art experience from a variety of positions and industries. For...
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Saving the World Through Innovation & Resiliency with Megan Anderson
In this episode, we speak with Megan Anderson about her journey from IU Bloomington to her integral role as the Sustainability Manager at the City of Raleigh, North Carolina. Megan has 15+ years of experience in sustainability and climate change, from coordinating sustainability efforts with...
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Cultivating a Steady Mindset with Ann Marie Lewis
In this week's episode, we speak to Ann Marie Lewis about her educational path and career experiences. We talk with Ann Marie about her journey from being an undergraduate student at Indiana University Bloomington to pursuing a Juris Doctor degree at Washington University in St. Louis School of...
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Seeking Joy and Promoting Self-Care with Nathan Mensah
In this episode, we speak with Nathan Mensahabout his journey from IU Bloomington to his valued role at Hartford HealthCare. He talks about all his ups and downs throughout his undergraduate studies and how those challenges opened new doors in his career. He also speaks about pursuing something...
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Leading a Global Career with Amara Igboegwu
In this episode, we speak with Amara Igboegwu about her journey from IU Bloomington to her most recent role at the Norwegian Refugee Council, where she works in the Middle East and Africa. Amara is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion expert with more than 15 years of international work experience…
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Writing Your Own Story with Claudia Viloria
In this episode, we speak with Claudia Viloria about her journey from IU Bloomington to Mexico City, where she works as a Public Affairs and Advocacy Manager for Sanofi, a pharmaceutical company dedicated to vaccinations. Claudia has extensive knowledge and wisdom from her five years of…
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Pursuing your curiosity with Jenifer Berry
In this week's episode, we speak to Jenifer Berry about their educational path and career experiences. We talk about Jenifer’s journey from being an undergraduate student at The American University in Washington D.C. to pursuing a Masters of Arts degree at IU Bloomington. We speak about Jenifer's...
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Giving Yourself and Others Grace with Eleanor Flores
In this episode, we speak with Eleanor Flores about her journey from IU Bloomington to her integral role at Amtrak in Washington DC. Eleanor has 10 plus years of experience coordinating large-scale projects from the creation to implementation stages and has diverse program management experience...
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Expanding your Horizon with Margaret Bishop Schlichter
In this episode, we speak with Margaret Bishop Schlichter about her journey from IU Bloomington to her important role at Walter Johnson High School. She tells us about her many experiences along the way and how those experiences have molded her into the person she is today. She also speaks on how...
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Pursuing Passion and Growth with Chiara Bangor-Giorgio
In this episode, we speak with Chiara Bangor-Giorgio about her journey from IU Bloomington to her role essential role at the Indianapolis Zoo. She takes us through all the difficulties she's encountered along the way and how she was able to persevere in the end. She also speaks on her future…
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Supporting Communities and Driving Change with Tiffany Benjamin
Tiffany Benjamin graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in both Journalism and Political Science. Tiffany currently serves as the President of the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation and Head of Social Impact. She leads the team managing Corporate Social...
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Season 5 is Coming!
Welcome Back! Stay tuned for another episode of All Careers Considered, which will air Friday, October 1. To view the transcript of this episode at www.careers.college.indiana.edu.
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Working in the Sports Industry and Becoming an Author with Julie DiCaro
This week we spoke with Julie DiCaro. Julie graduated in 1995 with a degree in Journalism. She currently works at Deadspin as a Senior Editor and recently released a book titled Sidelined: Sports, Culture, and Being a Woman in America. In this episode, Julie shares why she chose to attend law...
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Going from a Creative Advertising Major to Co-founder of a Business with Garrett Greller
This week we spoke with Garrett Greller. Garrett graduated from IU in 2018 with a degree in creative advertising and is the co-founder and Director of Marketing and Product Development at Uncle Buds Hemp and CBD. In this episode, Garett shares how he got the idea for the business when he was a...
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Breaking Into the Tech Industry with Kieran Farr
This week we spoke with Kieran Farr, a tech entrepreneur in the Bay Area who has a background in creating tech start-ups with a focus on video streaming technology. Kieran from IU in 2005 with degrees in Television Production and Business Marketing. In this episode, Kieran shares how starting IU...
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Getting Inspiration From Your First Job Post College & Owning Your Own Business with Noah Herron
This week we spoke with Noah Herron, Biochemistry BS ‘06. Noah is the owner of Urban Farming Seeds and Urban Vines in Westfield, IN. In this episode, Noah shared why his first job as a chemist after graduating from IU wasn’t a perfect fit, but how it inspired him to take his hobbies of gardening...
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Embracing Change and Why Helping Others is the Best Philosophy in Business with Dawn Ridley
This week we spoke with Dawn Ridley, African American Studies BA ‘91. Dawn currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of Institutional Giving at Howard University and has years of experience in business primarily in the Washington, DC area. In this episode, Dawn shares how her IU experience...
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Astrology, Yoga & Wellness, and Maximizing your Liberal Arts Degree with Emily Ridout
This week we spoke with Emily Ridout, Folklore and Ethnomusicology BA ‘09. Emily is an AstroYoga specialist and has a super interesting background. In this episode, we talked about what she loved about her time at IU and how exploring her interests after graduation rather than following one…
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Finding Your Photography Style & Owning A Small Business with Stephanie Stewart
This week we speak with Stephanie Stewart, who started her own photography business after graduating from Indiana University in 2002. She shares her experience as a wedding and portrait photographer, which skills have been most helpful to her as an entrepreneur, and what surprised her the most...
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Why It's Important To Do What You Love With The Mahdi Brothers and Anthony Duncan
This week is our interview with the Mahdi Brothers and Anthony Duncan, co-founders of Mad Optimist, a sustainable customizable body care brand with a community focus based right here in Bloomington, Indiana. All three are alumni of the College of Arts & Sciences here at IU, having graduated with...
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Taking Advantage of Your Opportunities & Your Network with Tom Thakkar
Next up is my conversation with Tom Thakkar, who is comedian who does stand-up comedy and has he’s been on Conan, Comedy Central, and is the co-host of Stand by Your Band podcast. He graduated from the Media School in 2010, and In this episode, he talked about how and why he switched from his...
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Maximize your Network & Launch your Career with Courtney Seamon
Courtney Seamon graduated from IU in 2015 with a degree in Apparel Merchandising, and since then has become a successful fashion blogger and influencer in New York City. Next up is this week’s interview with Courtney Seamon, who is a blogger & influencer who co-founded Mimosas + Manhattan, a...
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Season 4 is coming!
Welcome back! Stay tuned for a new episode of All Careers Considered which will be airing this Friday, January 22.
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The Importance of Diversity in Your Network with Alan Bacon
Alan Bacon graduated in 2003 with his degree in Criminal Justice and African American Studies. He currently serves as the Senior Director for the Social Innovation Fund for the United Way of Central Indiana, which is an initiative dedicated to fighting poverty in central Indiana. In this episode,...
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Using AAADS major to create positive change with Bianca Tirado
Bianca Tirado graduated in 2009 with her degree in African American and African Diaspora Studies. Since then, she’s been making a difference in her community of South Bend in meaningful and inspiring ways. In this episode, she shares with Molly why she decided to major in AAADS and how it has...
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Living Overseas After College with Alex Moler
Alex Moler graduated in 2012 and studied History, International Studies, and Near Eastern Languages and Cultures. He has years of experience as a social scientist and has worked on various projects, including those on behalf of the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation. He has lived in multiple…
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The Importance of Getting Involved with Sam Gilchrist
Sam Gilchrist graduated in 2006 and studied Anthropology and Political Science. In this episode, he shares his story with Molly, including everything from what it was like changing his major at IU and deciding not to pursue his original plan of becoming a doctor to what it’s been like moving…
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Navigating Competitive Job Fields with Suzanne Schaefer
You may think you know what a think tank is, but do you know about all the different types of roles you can have at a think tank? Suzanne Schaefer works for the Brookings Institution, a highly regarded think tank in DC, as the Foreign Policy Communications Manager. In this episode, she shares…
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College Voters Make a Difference with Mark Fraley
We're celebrating National Voter Registration Day with a bonus episode! 🎉 Mark Fraley, Associate Director of the PACE program at IU, talked with Molly about what voting means to him and why college students’ votes matter. He also provides some insight into how to make positive change within your...
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Embracing Nontraditional News with Hannah Alani
Hannah Alani graduated from the Media School with a degree in Journalism in 2017. She’s now a reporter for Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom that focuses on local neighborhood news. While Journalism takes many forms, the freedom of the press is essential to a democracy and is protected by...
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Andrea Vega Yudigo Embraces Election Season as a Reporter & Young Professional
Andrea graduated with her degree in International Studies & Journalism in 2019 and is currently a DC-based reporter for NHK, Japan's national broadcaster. As she mentions in this episode, sometimes that first job and post-graduation experience is exactly what you'd expected and sometimes it's…
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Using Technology to Enhance History, Art + Travel for All with Kathleen Burnett
Hoping to study the liberal arts discipline you love, but also seek entrepreneurial opportunities and/or jobs in the tech industry after graduating? Kathleen is an ideal person to speak on these topics. In this episode, she shares how her early experiences traveling overseas with her Girl Scout...
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Applying Data to Government + Public Policy with Eric Langowski
Eric became interested in government and public policy when he was involved with student government as an IU student. He also became frustrated with the way the world was unfolding and became conscious of the need for politicians to make better use of data as a tool to solve problems. Upon...
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Using Her Voice in State Politics with Cherrish Pryor
Cherrish Pryor didn’t know that she wanted to work in politics when she was younger. Now, she’s a Democratic representative to the Indiana House of Representatives. In this episode, Cherrish reflects on how her family members – especially her grandmother – inspired her career goals at a young…
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Season 3 Trailer: Democracy + Your Career
Welcome back to a new season of All Careers Considered! Molly from the Walter Center at IU will interview College of Arts + Sciences alums whose career paths relate to democracy. Alumni guests majored in various academic disciplines within the College and are up to a wide variety of endeavors…
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How to Network in Person with Toni Neely
When you pose for a picture, do you ever feel like you suddenly have no idea what to do with your arms, your face, or your entire body? Navigating in-person networking for the first time can feel a lot like that awkward moment. Networking Ninja Toni Neely, Director of Member Relations for the...
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Mentoring and Your Career with Megan Caldwell
You may have heard that it’s a good idea to have a mentor. But how do you find a mentor? How do you build a relationship with them? How important is it that you stay in touch? In this episode, Molly talks with Megan Caldwell, IU alum and Head of Customer at Elevate Security about her experience...
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Should I Go to Grad School During a COVID Recession? with Katie Beck
The economic recession that COVID-19 is causing is putting a big dent into the plans of rising college seniors and recent May 2020 graduates. People who thought that they’d go to work in competitive industries for a few years before going back to school – and even people who thought they’d never...
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A Recruiter’s Perspective on the Job Search with Jordan Haas
Jordan Haas, a 2017 graduate from Indiana University's Human Biology and Psychology majors, now works as a Clinical Recruiter at GreenKey Resources in Denver, CO. He shares how and why he decided to enter the world of recruiting, and offers tips and considerations from his professional…
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How to Network on Twitter with Galen Clavio
Fun fact: LinkedIn isn't the only place to network on the internet. Galen Clavio, Indiana University associate professor of sports media and IU alumnus from the class of 2001, shares tips on how college students can start using Twitter for professional networking with Maria Cambone. By getting...
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Spotlight on Micro-Internships with Kristin Schrader
Did your internship get cancelled this summer? Looking for a way to strengthen your skills and gain experience during this time? Apply for a micro-internship! Kristin Schrader, Director of University Engagement at Parker Dewey -- a non-profit that works with employers to facilitate short, paid,...
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Don't Sweat the Small Beginnings with Ellis Dumas
While working toward a big dream or a big goal, it’s helpful to remind yourself to just take things one step at time, knowing that today's hard work and commitment will pay off. IU alumnus Ellis Dumas, Lake County's Regional Manager for the Department of Child Services, talks to host Molly…
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Celebrating Your Graduation During COVID-19 with Nathan Langfitt & Rachel Gerber
How do you celebrate an achievement as memorable and important as your college graduation during COVID-19? How can you cope with feelings of loss, sadness, or being overwhelmed because graduation didn’t look the way you planned? In All Careers Considered’s first crossover episode, Maria talks to...
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New Skills Equal New Opportunities with Rishika Murthy
Entering the job market during times of economic uncertainty can be daunting, but you’re not alone. In this episode, IU alumna Rishika Murthy, a seasoned digital marketing and communications professional based in Los Angeles, talks with All Careers Considered host Molly McCurdy about what it was...
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College students, alumni, recruiters, and career development professionals from Indiana University Bloomington's College of Arts + Sciences chat about how students can explore and pursue their career goals. Episode topics include conversations about the coolest jobs and the best ways to land them.
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Indiana University Walter Center for Career Achievement
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College students, alumni, recruiters, and career development professionals from Indiana University Bloomington's College of Arts + Sciences chat about how students can explore and pursue their career goals. Episode topics include conversations about the coolest jobs and the best ways to land them.
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