CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Chicago Booth believes in life-long career development to help you maintain your professional edge. Through CareerCast, an online, audio recording series, we give alumni and students the chance to hear experts discuss topics such as crafting your story, making an industry or function change, managing employees, taking the entrepreneurial plunge and more. Because these talks are available online, you can access them anytime, anywhere and as often as you want.
You will have the opportunity to submit questions to the speaker in advance of the broadcast. Then check in the third Friday of each month to listen to the interview. For 24 hours after the broadcast, you can submit follow-up questions.
We’ve created a CareerCast webpage for each broadcast where you can get more information about that month’s topic. The page will feature useful links to tools, books, articles and first-hand stories.
You will have the opportunity to submit questions to the speaker in advance of the broadcast. Then check in the third Friday of each month to listen to the interview. For 24 hours after the broadcast, you can submit follow-up questions.
We’ve created a CareerCast webpage for each broadcast where you can get more information about that month’s topic. The page will feature useful links to tools, books, articles and first-hand stories.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Oct 15, 2009 • 37min
"Turning a Career Setback to Your Advantage" with Rick Smith
There are some people who seem to take obstacles and transform them into opportunities. This is concrete, measurable, actual proof that goes way beyond mere positive or wishful thinking. Author and founding CEO of World 50, Rick Smith, turned a major setback into a new trajectory that produced greater wealth, opportunity, and career satisfaction than he ever imagined. In this CareerCast, Rick shares three findings from his latest book, The Leap, on how you can turn any career setback to your advantage, too.
Sep 17, 2009 • 27min
"Working Green as a Career Strategy" with Jim Cassio
Are you exploring careers that promote sustainability and that could even help save the planet? Not sure where to start and what might be available to you. In this CareerCast, Jim Cassio, researcher, career and workforce information consultant, and author of Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable Future, shares his knowledge, insights, and findings on where to find green career opportunities, how to position yourself for a green career, and more.
Aug 20, 2009 • 23min
"Focus: A Dynamic Strategy for Greater Career Success" with Maggie Jackson
Are you a multi-tasker? According current scientific research, this could be decreasing your productivity, increasing your stress, and making is less likely that you will achieve the level of professional success you desire.
Jul 16, 2009 • 25min
"Happiness at Work in Challenging Times" with Jessica Pryce-Jones
Happiness at work could seem like a luxury that we can’t afford in today’s extremely tight job market. Yet, according to research by UK-based, Jessica Pryce-Jones, happiness is strongly correlated to effectiveness, productivity, and career success.
Jun 18, 2009 • 38min
"Leading in Turbulent Times" with Steve Farber
If you read the news, the turnover rate of senior level leaders is growing. While there are many reasons, it is obvious that leading today requires more from an individual than ever before.
May 14, 2009 • 44min
"Developing an Entrepreneurial Venture That Succeeds" with Brian Douglas
Brian Douglas, Chicago Booth alum and Co-CEO of Itzy Ritzy, shares his insights, lessons learned, and practical advice about what it means to start, grow, and manage a successful entrepreneurial venture.
Apr 16, 2009 • 28min
"Conducting a Successful Cross-Regional Job Search" with Robert DeVries
Robert DeVries, Booth alum, former CEO, and lead of the Hospitality & Leisure Practice at Spencer Stuart for North America, shares his knowledge and insights on how to target opportunities, network across regions, and build a positive reputation across the globe.
Mar 19, 2009 • 30min
"Succeeding in a New Job During the First Three Months" by Marc Effron
Marc Effron, global leadership expert, author, founder of the New Talent Management Network, and Vice President of Talent Management for Avon Products, Inc., will share his insights on successful on-boarding and how to begin the process the day you accept the offer.
Feb 19, 2009 • 41min
"Viz-Ability – Use Your Skills, Talents, and Experience to Create a Powerful Personal Brand" by Brenda Bence
Brenda Bence, internationally-recognized branding expert, certified executive coach, professional speaker, and author of How YOU™ Are Like Shampoo, will share her insights on how to use proven corporate branding techniques to create a powerful personal brand in your job search, internal promotion, career change, and more.
Jan 15, 2009 • 38min
"Changing Careers - Meeting Your Bliss Halfway" by Martha Mangelsdorf
Martha Mangelsdorf, business and career writer and former senior editor and writer for Inc. magazine, shares her research, experience, and insights, on how to practically "meet your bliss halfway."
