CareerEQ

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CareerEQ is a podcast series focused on helping students navigate the beginning and early stages of their business careers. The host, Jon Quinn, Sr. Lecturer at the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University, welcomes subject matter experts from Fisher and its corporate partners to dive into topics facing young professionals in today’s ever-changing business environment. Episode topics span the entire journey from initial internship & job search, finding their first real job, to what to do if you’re laid-off (it happens to the best of us).

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March 31, 2026Episode 3056 min

Episode 30: The Job Market

Watch the new video podcast version of CareerEQ! https://youtu.be/CvikO5Gao5A In today’s challenging job market, many students are facing slow hiring cycles, ghosting, fake postings, and intense competition for entry-level roles. This episode breaks down the real state of the job market and offers practical, actionable guidance for standing out including intentional networking, skills-based positioning, and smart use of AI tools. Hear from Fisher’s head of Career Management and three students navigating the search in real time, sharing what worked, what didn’t, and how to stay resilient in a tougher-than-usual cycle. Guests: • Kimberly Lee Minor – Interim Executive Director, Office of Career Management at The Fisher College of Business • Brice Phillips – Accounting specialization, Fisher College of Business • Audrey Planner – Finance specialization, Fisher College of Business • Aaron Abeyesekera – Finance specialization, Fisher College of Business Additional Resources: Wisdom from the Top – Guy Raz The Prof G Pod – Scott Galloway Fisher College of Business Office of Career Management Podcast: Career EQ Networking Episodes Episode transcript

March 31, 2026Episode 2931 min

Episode 29: Lifelong Learning

Watch the new video podcast version of CareerEQ! https://youtu.be/FzAqxhI1Ccg?si=7_YvCfRFV43Ymz46 Lifelong learning has become a defining differentiator for young professionals entering an increasingly fast-changing business world. In this episode, faculty and alumni share how curiosity, continuous skill-building, and staying informed through varied sources including podcasts, newsletters, mentors, and formal credentials can accelerate early-career growth. Discover the practical habits, mindsets, and resources today’s rising professionals can use to stay sharp, stand out, and build a resilient career in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Guests: • Michael Knemeyer – Professor of Logistics, Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University • Michael Senyak – Senior Supply Planner, The Hershey Company, Fisher College of Business Class of 2017 • Jensen Green – Brand Manager, Folgers Coffee at The J.M. Smucker Company, Ohio University Class of 2018 Additional Resources: Book: Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz · Book: How Brands Grow by Byron Sharp · Book: Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind by Al Ries and Jack Trout · Podcast: Odd Lots Newsletter: Industry Dive Episode transcript

July 18, 2025Episode 281 hr 11 min

Episode 28: Career Paths in Marketing Part III – LIVE Edition

Watch the new video podcast version of CareerEQ! https://youtu.be/XbmYixRiuG0?feature=shared CareerEQ goes live! In this special episode, we have a live panel discussion with four marketing professionals that have very different types of roles. Learn what makes them get out of bed each morning, what their day-to-day is like and what characteristics and skills are needed for success in each different path. Guests: • Tara Yavorsky, SVP, Marketing at WD Partners ( a retail brand strategy & design firm) • Brent Williams, Account Director at 500 Degrees (a marketing communications agency) • Michelle Weingartner, VP Marketing Strategy. Consumer Bank at Chase • Marcus Omosule, Territory Manager, TTI (Hoover, Dirt Devil. Milwaukee Tool, and more) Additional Resources: Indeed “10 Most Common Careers in Marketing”: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/marketing-careers The Muse – Which Career is Right for You? 9 Common Jobs from Social Media to SEO”: https://www.themuse.com/advice/marketing-jobs-careers-types Book: Careers In Marketing: The Complete Guide to Marketing and Digital Marketing Careers: https://www.amazon.com/Careers-Marketing-Complete-Guide-Digital/dp/1522922644 Episode transcript

July 7, 2025Episode 2734 min

Episode 27: Storytelling in the Workplace

Watch the new video podcast version of CareerEQ! https://youtu.be/paPbunAWKms?feature=shared Whether it’s a movie, a novel, a streaming series or proposal, the audience needs to care and empathize with the characters or players. That’s where storytelling comes in. We can learn from the structure and techniques of some of our favorite stories to help us better craft proposals, presentations, chance encounters with the CEO, interview question responses, etc. Two experts in storytelling coach us on how to use storytelling to be a more impactful communicator.  Guests: • Shane Meeker, Corporate Storyteller and Company Historian at Proctor & Gamble (P&G) • Angus Fletcher, Professor of Story Science at The Ohio State University  Additional Resources: Storytelling examples in commercials mentioned in episode:  First Nike “Just Do It” Spot (1988)  Lee & Morty “Married Couple” Swifter, P&G (2013)  Apple Introducing MacIntosh (1984)  Shane’s Website: Story Mythos  Shane’s Book (on Amazon): Story Mythos by Shane Meeker  Shane’s Ted Talk: The Power of Short Stories  Angus’s Website  Angus’s book (on Amazon): Primal Inteligence Episode transcript

June 20, 2025Episode 2626 min

Episode 26: GenZ in the Workplace Pt 2

Watch the new video podcast version of CareerEQ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkCBLnIo1aE This episode is continuation of our conversation with one of the nation’s leading Gen Z experts, Marcie Merriman from EY. Marcie addresses questions submitted by Fisher’s Gen Z students. Guests: · Marcie Merriman – Managing Director, Global Cultural Insights and Consumer Strategy Leader at EY Additional Resources: · Article: Bosses are Firing Grads Just Months after Hiring Them (Fortune Magazine, Jan 2025) · Article: Bosses Are Firing Gen Z Grads: What Young Workers Are Doing Wrong and How to Avoid It (US News & World Report, March 2025) Episode transcript

June 20, 2025Episode 2539 min

Episode 25: Gen Z in the Workplace Pt 1

Watch the new video podcast version of CareerEQ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpFkl9pgWrA Leading Gen Zer’s started entering the workforce right around COVID and there are disproportionately experiencing a rockier road in their early careers than previous generations for a multitude of reasons. Stereotypes of Gen Z regarding motivation, professionalism, communications skills, entitlement, ability to receive and address criticism, are being formed by their preceding generations (Millennials and Gen X, mostly). Find out what aspiring Gen Z professionals can do to avoid such stereotypes and how they can make their generational imprint on the workplace from one of the nation’s leading Gen Z experts. Guests: · Marcie Merriman – Managing Director, Global Cultural Insights and Consumer Strategy Leader at EY Additional Resources: · Article: Bosses are Firing Grads Just Months after Hiring Them (Fortune Magazine, Jan 2025) · Article: Bosses Are Firing Gen Z Grads: What Young Workers Are Doing Wrong and How to Avoid It (US News & World Report, March 2025) · EY Generational Hub – EY’s generation reports · Digital First Article · Why it is time to embrace a multigenerational mindset · Book: The Anxious Generation by Jonthan Haidt · Book: The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff Episode transcript

October 1, 2024Episode 2430 min

Episode 24: Career Paths in Accounting

Accounting professionals often get unfairly stereotyped as the “bean-counters” of an organization. While monitoring the P&L, cash-flow, etc. is extremely important, professionals with background in accounting do so much more than just compiling financial statements. Learn more about the different directions an education in marketing can possibly lead in this eye-opening episode. You’ll never think of them as just “bean-counters” again! Guests: Patrick Kielty – Clinical Assistant Professor, Accounting & Management Systems, Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University Jennifer Huang – Risk Advisory Consultant, PwC, Fisher Class of 2022 Jess Paumier – JD candidate, Case Western Reserve, Fisher Class of 2023 John Ostrowski – Sr Associate, M&A Integration & Transformation, Zelis, Fisher Class of 2022 Additional Resources: · This Way to CPA · Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession (book) · Oh My Fraud podcast · Warren Buffett and the Interpretation of Financial Statements by Mary Buffett and David Clark (book) · The Joy of Accounting: A Game-Changing Approach That Makes Accounting Easy by Peter Frampton (book) Episode transcript

May 24, 2024Episode 2342 min

Episode 23: Career Paths in Finance

Not everybody who graduates in finance works on Wall Street. And those that work in finance are much more than glorified “bean-counters”. There are many different career paths in finance and they all can serve as a strong foundation for potential C-level career destinations. Learn more about some of those paths and where they may take you in this episode. Guests: Khalil Clements – Associate Vice President, Real Estate Equity Solutions at CIM Group, FCOB 2019 Andrew Tweedy – JP Morgan Chase, Investments Analyst, FCOB 2023 Kat Gaiser – JP Morgan Chase, Credit Risk Analyst, FCOB 2023 Jay Wellman – Associate Clinical Professor, Fisher College of Business Additional Resources: · Afzal Hussein YouTube Channel. Afzal offers advice and insights regarding a career in finance. · Jobs in Finance: Types of Career Opportunities (CFA Institute) · Is Finance a Good Career Path (Investetopia) Episode transcript

May 20, 2024Episode 2242 min

Episode 22: Email and Outlook

Most business schools spend a lot of time training students on how to conduct formal presentations. However, the fact of the matter is that young professionals will spend much more time in their daily work life communicating via email than they will delivering formal presentations. They will also spend more time performing informal presentations than formal ones, but that’s another topic for another time. Quite honestly, business schools do not do a good job of training students on how to properly communicate via email, and as a result, many young professionals have shot-themselves-in-the-foot, thus stunting their early career progression. Don’t let that happen to you. This episode will get you started in learning how to mold your personal brand in the art & science of daily digital communications. Guests: Matthew Bonner, Brand Manager, Procter & Gamble (Old Spice brand), FCOB Class of 2020 Lori Kendall, MBA Academic Director and Senior Lecturer in HR & Management at the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University Additional Resources: · Short Book: Send: Why People Email So Badly and How to Do It Better, Shipley & Schwalbe · Hubspot Blogpost: Email Etiquette: 27 Rules to Make a Perfect Impression on Anyone · Harvard Business Review YouTube Video: 8 Email Etiquette Tips (but poor emails CAN tank your career) · YouTube Video for Recent College Grads: Email Etiquette Tips – How to Write Better Emails at Work Episode transcript

May 1, 2024Episode 2128 min

Episode 21: A Successful Internship

What comes to mind when you first think about summer? Internships may not be the first thing you thought of, but summer is a crucial opportunity given that it’s internship season! In this episode, we’ll discuss how to maximize your summer internship experience, best position yourself for success and to get that full-time job offer. Guests: Jacob Henyey, Sales Analyst on the Target Business Team at Unilever and Fisher College of Business Graduate, Class of 2023 Riley Ciarletta, Marketing Intern at Ford Motor and Fisher College of Business Graduate, Class of 2024 Larry Inks, PhD, Clinical Professor in Management and Human Resources, The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University Additional Resources: · 21 Important Tips for Internship Success (Indeed blogpost) · 10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Internship (Columbia University blogpost) · Top 5 Tips tp Get the Most Out of Your Internship (Forbes online) · The Ultimate Guide to Internships (book) · The Successful Internship (book) · How to Land Your Dream Internship (audible recording) · Operation Internship (an entire podcast series about Internships) Episode Transcript