Careers: Charting Your Course
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" is a question we have all been asked. But all of us might not have an answer...
Are you having a hard time deciding on a career? Encountering difficulties in finding the right path? Do you have absolutely no idea what you want your major to be? If you are struggling with any of these things, this podcast is for you.
Welcome to Careers: Charting Your Course. My name is Elina Suri, and I am delighted that you are here!
Statistics show that 75% of students in both high school and college are unsure about the field they would like to pursue. Whether you are part of that 75% or identify with the 25% that already has a plan, Careers: Charting Your Course will give you an insight into what different professions and jobs are really like. You will meet a wide range of incredible people from all walks of life and get to learn about their journey, what they love about their career, and more.
I hope that you will learn something new and valuable from this podcast, and I hope that each episode will bring you one step closer to uncovering your path!
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Careers: Charting Your Course
Jason Furman: Former Director of the National Economic Council of the United States
I am delighted to have Dr. Jason Furman as my guest today. Dr. Furman was the top economic advisor for the Obama Administration for eight years, and he was the 28th Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors. He also served under the Clinton Administration. Currently, Dr. Furman is the Aetna Professor of the Practice of Economic Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and the Department of Economics at Harvard University, and he co-teaches the largest course there. He is a member of several organizations including the Council on Foreign Relations and the Hamilton Project and writes regularly for publications like the Wall Street Journal. Dr. Furman has also authored three books.
Resources:
Jason Furman
Yale Young Global Scholars - seminar on politics, law, and economics
Freakonomics - book recommended by Dr. Furman
Naked Economics - book recommended by Dr. Furman
The Undercover Economist - book recommended by Dr. Furman