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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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 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-from-the-top-with-guy-raz/id1460154838) – Guy Raz
The Prof G Pod (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prof-g-pod-with-scott-galloway/id1498802610) – Scott Galloway
Fisher College of Business Office of Career Management (https://fisher.osu.edu/careers-recruiting/)
Podcast: Career EQ (https://podcast.osu.edu/careereq/) Networking Episodes
Episode transcript (https://podcast.osu.edu/careereq/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2026/03/JobMarket.pdf)
31 Mar 2026
S2 Episode 9 – Lifelong Learning
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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 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062390856?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_3BNRQZ8JSJW4EMHJFGTV&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_3BNRQZ8JSJW4EMHJFGTV&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_3BNRQZ8JSJW4EMHJFGTV&bestFormat=true) by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz ·
Book: How Brands Grow (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0195573560?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_MPBSKHH3J7GQ41K1HRQ0&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_MPBSKHH3J7GQ41K1HRQ0&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_MPBSKHH3J7GQ41K1HRQ0&bestFormat=true) by Byron Sharp ·
Book: Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071373586?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_BEAY6WWBR2P68DHE7FP7&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_BEAY6WWBR2P68DHE7FP7&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_BEAY6WWBR2P68DHE7FP7&bestFormat=true) by Al Ries and Jack Trout ·
Podcast: Odd Lots (https://www.bloomberg.com/oddlots)
Newsletter: Industry Dive (https://www.industrydive.com/what-to-expect-from-our-newsletters)
Episode transcript (https://podcast.osu.edu/careereq/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2026/03/Lifelong-Learning-transcript.pdf)
18 Jul 2025
S2 Episode 8: Career Paths in Marketing Part II – LIVE Edition
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