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Shubham Jadhao’s Success Story: After going to the GCMC consistently, he successfully achieved his career goals in Real Estate.

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MS Real Estate ‘25 student, Shubham Jadhao, shares how taking advantage of the Graduate Career Management Center’s services and resources helped him navigate his career in Real Estate . Shubham Jadhao ,  MS Real Estate '25, and his GCMC Career Coach, Lindsey Plewa, EdD “ I’ve learned that you have to keep knocking on every door—because all it takes is one opportunity to get in. Never stop knocking."   ~ Based on advice from one of Shubham’s professors       Describe the ways you worked with the GCMC to reach your career goals ( e.g. resume review, mock interviews, networking, etc.). I have actively worked with the GCMC to stay on track with my career goals. From resume reviews to LinkedIn updates, their guidance has played a key role in shaping my professional profile. Regular resume feedback sessions helped me tailor my applications effectively, which directly contributed to securing two internships and an on-campus job. Additionally, GCMC supported me in ...

From Omaha to Opportunity: Lessons from the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting

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 By Vandit, Zicklin Graduate Alum Vandit Kunapareddi at the Berkshire Hathaway  Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska Earlier this month, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. As someone who has admired Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger for years, being in the same room as Warren — even from a distance — was surreal. Warren began the meeting by saying, “This is my 60th annual meeting, and it’s the biggest, and I think it’ll be the best yet.” He was right. This wasn’t just a meeting — it was a weekend-long masterclass in investing, humility, and lifelong learning. What struck me most wasn’t just Buffett’s investing acumen, but the culture of curiosity and community that he and Charlie have cultivated over decades. To be surrounded by tens of thousands of people — many of them highly accomplished — who still come with notebooks and open minds, eager to learn, was deeply inspiring. As a Zicklin ...

Student Perspectives: Persistence Resulted in an Internship Focused on Credit Analysis

MS Finance ‘26 student, Dojin Jung, shared with the GCMC his internship experience doing credit and financial analysis. What has been one of the most important things you’ve learned at your internship?   O ne of the most important things I learned at my internship is the r ole of a credit analyst . To illustrate, credit analysts examine borrowers’ financial performance and creditworthiness . In addition, I learned the factors that banks focus on in credit analysis. B ank s measure creditworthiness through debt-to-equity ratio, earnings before interest depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), interest coverage ratio, and debt service coverage ratio.     How have you approached networking at your internship? Share any one specific example that has been impactful for you.   I approached networking at my internship by participating in an event in 2024. The internship networking event impacted my leadership skill as a mentor . Many students approached me to...