Behind the Suits: Official CAP Mentor Podcast

Welcome back to Episode 8 of The Morning Gator featuring UF Cap Mentors Alexandra Vives and Wesley O’Keefe!

On today’s episode, we highlight tips and tricks to maximize your internship this summer such as investing in relationships, volunteering for tasks and mastering social cues. Additionally, we quickly highlight KPMG Netherlands recent exam scandal that has shaken up the industry. 

To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment please check out our website: https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

Welcome back to Episode 7 of The Morning Gator featuring UF Cap Mentors Alexandra Vives and Wesley O'Keefe!

On today's episode, we highlight 5 key strategies to land your dream internship such as networking and how to successfully showcase your unique skills. If you are a freshman or sophomore, this episode is for you! Regardless if you are searching for an internship or full-time, these strategies are universal to everyone. Additionally, we deep dive into how Boeing's oversight has affected the airline industry as a whole.

To learn more about the CAP Mentos or book an appointment, please check our our website: https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

On this special episode of The Morning Gator, UF CAP Mentors Wesley O'Keefe and Alexandra Vives have a conversation with James Fishback about tips & tricks students can take to start their investing journey.

James is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Azoria Partners, a global macro investment firm. Prior to Azoria, he served as the Head of Macro at Greenlight Capital, a two-billion-dollar hedge fund led by David M. Einhorn. James has been interviewed and appeared on Bloomberg, Citi Markets Podcast, Yahoo Finance, and even Vivek Ramaswamy's podcast, "The Vivek Show."

Tune in today to learn more about James' background and how to get started in investing! To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment, please check out our website: https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

When experiencing business at an international scale, there are many cultural differences between both education and the workforce that you would not recognize unless you had a global perspective.

As international students from Brazil, Bruno Lisboa de Sousa and Eduardo Del Cistia Machado have faced many challenges in their pursuit of success. On today's episode of the UF CAP Mentors podcast, these individuals provide insight and knowledge into how they have overcome challenges in being an international student and how they have been able to find success in their "home away from home" at the University of Florida.

To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment, please check out our website: https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

Welcome back to Episode 6 of The Morning Gator featuring UF CAP Mentors Alexandra Vives and Wesley O'Keefe!

On today's episode, we reflect on things we wish we knew when we were underclassmen such as attending career fair or networking early. If you are an underclassmen, this segment is for you. Learn how to get a jumpstart on your career sooner! Additionally, we take a look at Tesla's biggest rival, Build Your Dreams, known as BYD.

To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment, please check out our website: https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

Welcome back to Episode 5 of The Morning Gator featuring UF CAP Mentors Alexandra Vives and Wesley O'Keefe!

On today's episode, we take a look at Harvard Business Review's Guide on how to build skills to be successful post-grad, Universal Music Group pulls music from TikTok and the Swedish's take on productivity.

To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment, please check out our website: https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

Welcome back to Episode 4 of The Morning Gator featuring UF CAP Mentors Wesley O'Keefe and Alexandra Vives!

On today's episode, we take a look at how corporations have been actively trying to lean their workforce in the wake of recent layoffs, how GM is facing a dilemma between gas and electric cars, and how researchers are providing deaf children with the opportunity to hear through gene therapy.

To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment, please check out our website: https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

Welcome back to Episode 3 of The Morning Gator featuring UF CAP Mentors Wesley O'Keefe and Alexandra Vives!

On today's episode, we take a look at the U.S. economy, how it is slightly on the upturn, how that affects homeowners, and lastly a legal blockade to a massive airline investment acquisition.

To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment, please check out our website: https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

Listen in to today's episode of the UF CAP Mentors podcast, CAP mentors Rosinella D'Ostilio and Olivia Kenningham discuss their experiences as CAP Mentors, the attributes that make a strong mentor, and how to take the next steps!

Our application closes on 1/22 at 11:59 pm. Apply on HireWarrington today! https://warrington-ufl.12twenty.com/

Welcome back to Episode 2 of The Morning Gator featuring UF CAP Mentors Wesley O'Keefe and Alexandra Vives. On today's episode, we take a deep dive into consumer seasonal spending, how the inflation rate is going to affect the U.S. economy, and lucrative career opportunities in the airline industry! To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment, please check out our website: https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

Ever found yourself caught in a dilemma about what you want to do in the future?

On today's episode of Behind the Suits, UF CAP Mentors Sara Rintoul and Alexis Castillo talk about how they are combining their passions with their future careers. They discuss their backgrounds in different industries, such as sports, and how their college careers have shaped their future trajectories in a multitude of industries.

Learn how to tee up your own future after graduation and hit a hole in one on pursuing your passions and career!

To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment, please check out our website: https://www.warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

Welcome back Business Gators! This week, UF CAP Mentor Matthew Schull brings on the Assistant Director and Career Coach for the Undergraduate Business Career Services (BCS), Sierra Bice, to talk about how to get a jumpstart on your career at the University of Florida! From being involved in extracurriculars to taking advantage of workshops, tune in now to learn more.

To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment, please check out our website: https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

On today's episode of Behind the Suits, UF CAP Mentors Katrina Mrozowski and Anyeli Pro talk about their tales of being first-generation college students, the challenges they've faced, and how they have overcome them. The episode concludes with tips and recommendations to succeed and being a first-generation student.

To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment, please check out our website: https://www.warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

On a new series to launch on Behind the Suits, welcome to The Morning Gator! UF CAP Mentors Wesley O'Keefe and Alexandra Vives provide a morning debrief of the weekly economic, political, and business landscape. Then, the episode concludes with information on upcoming Heavener events. To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment, please check out our website: https://www.warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

In this week's episode, 'Behind the Suits' goes international. Current CAP and study abroad student Charlotte Rosenberg brings Olivia Vassiliades, also a current student abroad and UF International Programs Ambassador, onto the podcast to discuss how studying abroad opens doors to opportunities both at home and over seas. If you are considering studying abroad, definitely give this week's episode a listen! 

To learn more about the CAP Mentors, please visit our website here https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

 As our 2023-2024 recruitment cycle comes to an end, a few of our CAPs share their experiences as CAP Mentors. Our application closes on 1/22 at 11:59 pm. Apply on HireWarrington today!

This week, UF CAP Mentors Sydney Watson and Abigail Rudder bring on the leaders of the UF Finance Professional Development Program. In this episode, Dr. Max Dolinsky and John Banko share how the Finance Professional Development Program creates opportunities in professional development and experiential learning in Finance, Insurance & Real Estate. 

To learn more about the CAP Mentors, please visit our website here https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

Interested in entering a Masters Combined Degree program? If you're thinking about it, make sure to check this week's episode out. This week, join us for a studentled panel with UF CAP Mentors and Combined Degree students: Sydney Watson (Masters in Finance), Olivia Kenningham (Masters in International Business), Angela Chan (Masters in Information Systems and Operations) and Jordana Schube (Masters in Marketing). 

To learn more about the CAP Mentors, please visit our website here https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

This week, join us for an exclusive interview with the University of Florida's Warrington College of Business Dean Saby Mitra. Hosted by UF CAP Mentors Abigail Rudder and Charlotte Rosenberg, this episode dives into the exciting initiatives from the Warrington College of Business being created to help Business Gators succeed! Tune in to find out how you can take advantage of the new resources available to UF business students, and to get to know the Dean! 

To learn more about the CAP Mentors, please visit our website here https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

This week, we discuss exciting diversity opportunities with student leaders: Sophia Castellanos, Professional Development Director of Florida Women in Business (FWIB), Katrina Mrozowski, Vice President of Marketing of Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), Nuton Williams, Vice President of Black Students in Business (BSIB) and Kosha Patel, UF CAP Mentor. Tune in to learn more about each leader's experience and organization!

To learn more about the CAP Mentors, please visit our website here: https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

We start off this season of Behind the Suits podcast by inviting Scotty Goodloe, Associate Director of Undergraduate Business Career Services to share his strategies for Creating Your Personal Brand during the career exploration process. To learn more about the CAP Mentors, please visit our website here https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

We close out this season of the Behind the Suits podcast by inviting our senior CAP Mentors to share their lasting pieces of advice. We are joined by Claire Patterson, Ana Sanchez del Junco, Michael Gilmore, and Pamela Samayoa to share their final college and career-related tips. Thank you to all of our CAP Mentors this year for their insight and guidance and thank you to all of our mentees and listeners for your engagement. We look forward to seeing you all next year! To learn more about the CAP Mentors, please visit our website here https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

For the month of March, the Behind the Suits podcast will be having conversations surrounding diversity and inclusion to learn from new perspectives in the business school. Today we are joined by Karisya Moran-Adames, a senior Finance student and current Undergraduate CAP Mentor. We are so excited to have Ysa on to walk us through her experience with SEO and MLT while she shares some insightful tips for our listeners hoping to join. To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment, please check out our website at https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

For the month of March, the Behind the Suits podcast will be having conversations surrounding diversity and inclusion to learn from new perspectives in the business school. Today, Daniel Alvarado is interviewing our BCS Coach Diana Saiz and incoming CAP Mentor Christian Bradshaw to discuss the unique struggles a transfer student may encounter and how to navigate a new landscape to still find your own career and personal success. If you are about to enter UF next semester or are simply wanting to learn how you can better support these students on their educational journey, this episode is for you! To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment, please check out our website at https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

For the month of March, the Behind the Suits podcast will be having conversations surrounding diversity and inclusion to learn from new perspectives in the business school. If you are a woman interested in joining the business world, you need to listen to this episode! Isabella Montoya, a senior Information Systems student and incoming Global Operations Specialist at Meta, walks us through her experience in Warrington and her interactions in the corporate world. To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment, please check out our website at https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

Today, we are joined by Aldi to share what opportunities are currently available in their company and what the day to day life would look like on the job. If you are interested in pursuing a career at Aldi or want to learn more about how to set yourself up as a strong candidate for an internship early on in your college career, make sure to check out this episode! To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment, please check out our website https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

One of the best opportunities that you have to take advantage of in Warrington is the many Career and Leadership Programs and Student Organizations in the business school. Today, we are talking to Valerie Jones, the VP of External Marketing for the Business College Council and incoming Operations PM Intern with Microsoft to discuss how getting involved has both given her personal fulfillment and boosted her career through her internships. Valerie has great advice on how to get started in organizations and how to secure impactful leadership roles, so this episode can be applied wherever you are in your college career. If you are interested in learning more about the CAP Mentors or booking an appointment, please visit our website here https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

If you are interested in starting a relationship with a recruiter but are unsure how to stand out in a long list of interested applicants, this episode is for you! Today we brought in James Fishback of Greenlight Capital to discuss his tips on how to cold call recruiters, particularly those in the finance industry. Be sure to check out James' new podcast Into the Sea coming soon at diveintothesea.com. To learn more about the CAP Mentors or schedule an appointment, please visit us at https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

Are you looking to get outside of the business school bubble? Today we are talking to Shannon Sawtell, a business and sustainability major who has become a leader in Heavener and beyond in clubs at UF. Tune in to learn more about how she has used her involvement both inside and outside of the business school to set her up for success in her career. To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment, p[lease check out our website https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

Today, we are joined by Matthew Chaulk, a Store Director and current recruiter for UF on the Target team to share what Target is looking for in candidates and how to stand out during networking opportunities. If you are interested in pursuing a career at Target or want to learn more about how to successfully navigate Warrington Career Week, make sure to check out this episode! To learn more about the CAP Mentors or book an appointment, please check out our website https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

Considering applying for the CAP Mentor position? This episode is for you! We have invited our young CAP Mentor alumni Caitlyn Torres and Virginia Howell to talk about their experiences in the CAP Mentor program and how their involvement prepared them for their full-time careers. We close this episode with pieces of advice for those who are applying to keep in mind. To learn more about the CAP Mentors or schedule an appointment, please visit us at https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

Do you ever feel like a fraud? Do you find yourself devaluing your successes because you feel like everyone else is going to eventually find out that you did not actually deserve it? This feeling is completely normal-especially in business school where it feels like everyone is constantly achieving the next best thing. This week we have brought on two business students, Shreya Dundigalla and Alexander Munguia, to have a vulnerable discussion on how imposter syndrome has impacted their college experience and how they have learned to manage it. To learn more about the CAP Mentors or schedule an appointment, please visit us at https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

Getting an internship or job offer is difficult enough, but what do you do once you have the offer in hand? In today's episode, we are joined by Houston Bailey. Houston is a new addition to the Business Career Services team as the dedicated Career Coach for campus-based graduate students enrolled in the MS Management, MS International Business, and MS Marketing programs.  If you are wondering if negotiating an offer is worth it, what you can negotiate, and what resources you can leverage to be successful, this episode is for you! To learn more about the CAP Mentors or schedule an appointment, please visit us at https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

In the month of October, we will be walking you through the internship application process starting from how to submit a stellar application all the way through how to accept your offer. In today's episode, we are joined by Shelby Kan, a Global Performance Culture Lead with Accenture. If you are looking to learn more about the consulting industry and how to best prepare for interviews in any field, this episode is an awesome opportunity to take your interviewing skills to the next level! To learn more about the CAP Mentors or schedule an appointment, please visit us at https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

In the month of October, we will be walking you through the internship application process starting from how to submit a stellar application all the way through how to accept your offer. In today's episode, Jordana and Daniel are joined by Procter & Gamble Senior Growth Analyst and CAP Mentor Alumni Ophir Rotem. If you are looking for resources and advice to boost your chances of having your application moved forward to the interview round, this episode is for you! To learn more about the UCAP Mentors or schedule an appointment, please visit us at https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

Happy Warrington Career Week Business Gators! We are so excited to welcome back hundreds of companies and alumni to recruit Gators for their open internships and full-time roles. Feeling overwhelmed on how to navigate this week? Here is our quick 3-step guide on how to maximize your time at our in-person and virtual networking opportunities. To learn more about the UCAP Mentors or schedule an appointment, please visit us at https://warrington.ufl.edu/career/students/career-and-peer-mentors/meet-undergraduate-mentors/

This episode of Behind the Suits is part of our employer relations month where we'll be interviewing CAPs who have accepted full-time offers from companies they previously interned at to gain insight into how to make the most out of the internship experience. Virginia Howell, an incoming Advisory Associate at KPMG, and Laura Summers a Campus Recruiter at KPMG joins us today to share what KPMG looks for in candidates and how to secure a return offer. If you are interested in pursuing a career at KPMG or want to learn how to successfully navigate a virtual internship make sure to check this episode out!

This episode of Behind the Suits is part of our employer relations month where we'll be interviewing CAPs who have accepted full-time offers from companies they previously interned at to gain insight into how to make the most out of the internship experience. Sophia Bucaro, an incoming Account Executive at Procter and Gamble, and David Silvestain, a National Sales Senior Directors at Procter and Gamble joins us today to share what P&G looks for in candidates and how to secure a return offer. If you are interested in pursuing a career at P&G or want to learn how to successfully navigate a virtual internship make sure to check this episode out!

This episode of Behind the Suits is part of our employer relations month where we'll be interviewing CAPs who have accepted full-time offers from companies they previously interned at to gain insight into how to make the most out of the internship experience. Jennifer Hilsdon, an incoming District Manager Trainee at ALDI, and Shelby Smith, a District Manager joins us today to share what ALDI looks for in candidates and how to secure a return offer. If you are interested in pursuing a career at ALDI or want to learn how to successfully navigate a virtual internship make sure to check this episode out!

This episode of Behind the Suits is part of our employer relations month where we'll be interviewing CAPs who have accepted full-time offers from companies they previously interned at to gain insight into how to make the most out of the internship experience. Marissa Magnelli, an incoming Data Science Specialist at Infotech, Randy Lawton, Assistant Director of Data Science and Analytics, and Lindsey Day, Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition and Development joins us today to share what Infotech looks for in candidates and how to secure a return offer. If you are interested in pursuing a career at Infotech or want to learn how to successfully navigate a virtual internship make sure to check this episode out!

This episode of Behind the Suits marks the beginning of our employer relations month where we'll be interviewing CAPs who have accepted full-time offers from companies they previously interned at to gain insight into how to make the most out of the internship experience. Michelle Ohlwiler, an incoming Online Merchandising Analyst at Lowe's, and Brian Jeffcoat, a Lowe's Associate Campus Recruiter, join us today to share what Lowe's looks for in candidates and how to secure a return offer. If you are interested in pursuing a career at Lowe's or want to learn how to successfully navigate a virtual internship make sure to check this episode out!

This episode of Behind the Suits wraps up our diversity and inclusion series where we interview UF alumni and students to learn and appreciate the stories of minorities in different stages in their career journey. During the interview with Anna Rauh, a Senior Finance student at UF, we discuss all of the opportunities available to minorities such as SEO and MLT. If you are a business student and identify as a minority make sure to check this episode out and apply to these career development programs!

This episode of Behind the Suits is a continuation of our diversity and inclusion series where we interview UF alumni and students to learn and appreciate the stories of minorities in different stages in their career journey. Kenia Intriago, a Senior Purchasing Manager at Proctor & Gamble, joins us today to share her experience as a minority and a woman in Corporate America. If you are passionate or want to learn more about diversity and inclusion make sure to check this episode out!

This episode of Behind the Suits marks the beginning of our month focusing on diversity and inclusion where we'll be interviewing UF alumni and students to learn and appreciate the stories of minorities in different stages in their career journey. Sandra Chavez, a consultant at Accenture, joins us today to share her experience as a minority and first-generation student in Corporate America. If you are passionate or want to learn more about diversity and inclusion make sure to check this episode out! 

In today's episode of Behind the Suits Virginia Howell, a senior business administration major, joins us to discuss the importance of networking and how she was able to obtain an internship through it. If you're a Business Gator trying to grow your professional network make sure you listen to this episode!