Foster Career Chats
A podcast by the career services team for undergrad and Specialized Master's students at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. The team shares career advice and interviews industry professionals to help students build career skills.
Episodes
28 episodes
6.2 Shruti Panchal (MSBA '25) Talks about Her Approach to the Job Hunt
Shruti is a current MSBA student who's had some success getting interviews and job roles in the US. In this episode she shares her approach and some tips and tricks she's learned over the years for the job search.
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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17:09
6.1 Tim Kim (MSIS '22) Talks About His Background at Amazon and Microsoft
In this episode, Microsoft PM Tim Kim (MSIS '22) talks about his interesting and varied background in the military, Amazon, and Microsoft. He then shares very specific and helpful tips on how he talked with Microsoft recruiters to get his resum...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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34:15
5.2 Aisiri Ravishankar (MSIS '23) Talks About Her Customer Engineer Role at Google
Aisiri Ravishankar (MSIS '23) discusses the job responsibilities of a customer engineer (also known as solutions engineer or solutions architect at other companies). She also describes how she got into Google and the role that networking played...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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27:55
5.1 Career Discussion with Filiz Genca
After a long hiatus, Foster Career Chats is back with Jack interviewing Filiz Genca, a long time ex-Amazonian and former COO of CareRev. She discusses her accomplished career journey as well as other topics such as finding meaning in work and j...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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47:00
4.8 De-mystifying contracting with Sammie Walsh
In this episode Jack interviews Sammie Walsh, a talent acquisition manager at the staffing agency Insight Global, to talk about contracting. Sammie describes why companies hire contractors, what the hiring process looks like, and the benefits o...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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16:11
4.7 How to make and keep intentional friendships at work and beyond with Alex Alexander
This is the last episode dedicated to sharing “soul-filled” episodes where we explore careers through storytelling, mindfulness, and connection. In this episode, Alex Alexander, the ultimate friendship facilitator breaks down how to build and m...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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28:10
4.6 How to get "Unstuck" through Mindfulness and Overcome Limiting Beliefs with Audrey Sutton Mills
The second half of season 4 is dedicated to sharing “soul-filled” episodes where we will be exploring careers through storytelling, mindfulness, and connection. In this episode, writer, mindfulness mentor, and spiritual coach, Audrey Sutton Mil...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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23:11
4.5 Storytelling with UW Foster School of Business Dean, Frank Hodge
The second half of season 4 will be dedicated to sharing “Soul-filled” episodes where we will be exploring careers through storytelling, mindfulness, and connection. In this episode, Dean Hodge breaks down the key components in telling stories ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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13:09
4.4 Connecting with Recruiters on Social Media: Talking with University Talent Attraction Manager @ Intuit and TikTok Content Creator, Gabrielle Woody
Gabrielle Woody is a University Talent Attraction Manager at Intuit and the content creator behind the information-packed career TikTok, the CareerConfidant. In this episode, Lindsey interviews Gabrielle as she provides insights on how to conne...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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14:32
4.3 Danny Bui ('20) talks about translating Military Experience to the Business World plus the Job Search Timeline
At the top of the episode Lindsey discusses different types of job postings and when to apply for full time opportunities. Around the 5-minute mark, Foster Alum and Deloitte Advisory Analyst, Danny Bui '20, talks about his experienc...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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14:31
4.2 Guest Episode: Conversations on Careers & Professional Life - Tell Me About Yourself and Tips to Improve Behavioral Interviewing
This is an episode of Conversations on Careers & Professional Life hosted by my colleague, Gregory Heller from the Foster School of Business MBA Career Management Team. If you enjoy this episode, you can find Conversations on Careers ...
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10:07
4.1 Yvonne Wang (MSCM '21) talks about Amazon University Recruiting
Yvonne Wang was an MSCM student who was selected into Amazon's Pathways program through the company's University Recruiting. Jack interviews Yvonne as she provides insights on how to navigate the University Recruiting process.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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22:53
3.8 Vice President of Supply Chain at Talking Rain, Oscar Mayorquin
In the final episode of Season 3, Foster business development manager Chris Milliken interviews Oscar Mayorquin. Oscar is the VP of Supply Chain at Talking Rain Beverage Company which is located just 20 miles east of Seattle. In this inte...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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24:52
3.7 Employer Spotlight - Wyze
Chris Milliken connects with Karen Neth, a recruiter at Seattle-area start up, Wyze! In this episode they discuss the culture and overview of the company.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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20:25
3.6 Nordstrom Business Intelligence Analyst Leon Yao (MSIS '19)
In episode 3.6, Leon Yao (MSIS '19) from shares his career journey in landing a job at Nordstrom and gives advice based on what he's learned in the last couple of years in both applying to jobs and working at Nordstrom.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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20:52
3.5 How I Got the Job: Laura Bettinger, MSIS, McKinsey & Co
Occasionally we'll have episodes of "How I Got the Job" in which students share how they got jobs with different companies. In this episode Laura Bettinger from the MSIS program shares how she landed a dream job with McKinsey & Co.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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9:11
3.4 The Art of Small Talk with Andy Rabitoy, Director of Foster Career Services
In episode 3.4, Andy Rabitoy, director of Foster Services, provides tips and tricks on how to engage industry professionals in meaningful conversations in networking and informational interview situations.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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26:59
3.3 Microsoft Program Manager and MSIS alum ('19) Soumik Chakraborty
In episode 3.3, former MSIS alum Soumik Chakraborty describes his journey after the MSIS program to working at Tableau and then Microsoft as a PM. He also provides useful tips and advice for current Specialized Master's students.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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19:44
3:2 Sr Analytics Manager Matt Ravet at Amazon
In episode 3.2, Foster business development manager Chris Milliken interviews UW alum and Sr Analytics Manager Matt Ravet at Amazon. Matt talks about analytics, his career journey, and the data skills that are valued at companies such as Amazon...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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32:50
3:1 Managing Principal Kevin Tam at Coalfire
In the new season 3 of Career Chats, Foster business development manager Chris Milliken interviews Foster alum and managing principal Kevin Tam at the cybersecurity consulting firm Coalfire. Kevin shares the skills needed to get into consulting...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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36:44
2:4 The Additional Information section on resumes
Not sure what to put in the Additional Information section of a resume? Natalie and Jack discuss why it's important to give this section some thought and energy on a resume.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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14:16
2:3 1 Page vs 2 Page Resume
1 page or 2 pages for your resume? Good question! Jack and Natalie give their perspectives on how long your resume should be.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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9:20
2:2 Work Experience in Resumes
In the second episode on resumes, Jack and Natalie discuss how to write compelling bullet points for the Work Experience section by focusing on accomplishments rather than job descriptions.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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13:12
