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HamCHAT

is a series of podcast episodes designed to inform you on various career topics. To listen, click on the title of the podcast episode you wish to hear. Subscribe to HamCHAT to get the latest episodes via iTunes or your preferred RSS feed reader. 

To listen to the iPods listed below you will need QuickTime installed on your computer. Apple computers come with QuickTime installed. Computers with Windows OS may need to download (for free).


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Watch for new episodes throughout the semester and give us your feedback and suggestions! Please email lbell@hamilton.edu with your ideas.



Thinking About a Career in Finance?

Epsode Length: 16:01 min. |  October 13, 2008
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Advice from Kino Ruth, Director of the Career Center, on career options in finance.



Book Publishing

Episode Length: 9:23 min. |  June 27, 2008
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Interested in a career in book publishing? Caroline Abbey '06, Assistant Editor at Bloomsbury Children's Books, talks about how to make yourself a competitive candidate.


How to Obtain Your First Career-Related Experience

Episode Length: 5:35 min. | File size: 9.9 MB | January 28, 2008
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How to find your first internship.

General Electric Financial Management Program

Episode Length = 7:32 min. | File size = 3.6 MB | December 4, 2007
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Brendan Ferretti '01 discusses General Electric's Financial Management Program and offers advice for interested candidates.


Careers in Private Schools

Episode Length: 10:25 min. | File size: 6 MB | November 7, 2007
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Maria Reade '86, Dean of Faculty @ Trinity Pawling School provides advice.


NYC Teaching Fellows Program

Episode Length: 11:25min. | File size: 13 MB | October 11, 2007
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Interested in teaching in NYC? Ashlyn Field '05 discusses her experience with the NYC Teaching Fellows program.


Thinking About Law School?

Episode Length: 10:05 min. | File size: 11.6 MB | August 29, 2007
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Law School Planning: part one - how to determine whether law school is for you.


Job Search: Interviewing (Episode 5)

Episode Length: 7:53 min. | File size: 3.7 MB | May 9, 2007
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Nine commonly-asked questions and how to answer them.


Job Search: Application Tips & Strategies (Episode 4)

Episode Length: 6:48 min. | File size: 3.3 MB | April 24, 2007
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Resume and cover letter tips, application advice and follow-up strategies.


Job Search: Networking and Informational Interviewing (Episode 3)

Episode Length: 6:12 min. | File size: 3.0 MB | February 12, 2007
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How talking to people about their jobs can help you find one.


Job Search: Developing a Prospect List (Episode 2)

Episode Length: 5:53 min. | File size: 3.1 MB | December 8, 2007
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Who do you want to work for? Don't wait for a job listing - target potential employers.

Job Search: Developing a Plan (Episode 1)

You can't get there if you don't know where you are going - listen for tips on developing an Employment Plan.
Episode Length: 5:37 min. | File Size: 2.8 MB | November 30, 2006

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ABC's of Eastern College Career Days

Episode Length: 5:14 min. | File Size: 6.05 MB | October 24, 2006
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Going to ECCD? Learn how to prepare for the event ane what to expect when you get there.

 

Spring Away from Campus:  Four Steps to Take this Semester to Secure a Summer Internship

Episode Length: 5:53 min. | File Size: 6.74 MB | October 10, 2006

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Studying away from campus this spring? Learn the steps you need to take now - and while you're away - to help secure an internship for the summer.

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