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Linguistics CareercastLive Linguistics Careeercast August 16 2025 – The AI Con DiscussionLive Linguistics Careercast coming your way on August 16! Join us for part two of our conversation on GenAI and linguistics, this time focusing on Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna, Ph.D.’s recent book “The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want.” And we’ll follow the taping with a networking event in Gather!
Host Laurel Sutton will be joined again by Alicia Beckford Wassink, Katie Swindler, and Aubrie Amstutz to continue the conversation from our live episode at LingFest25, which we released as a podcast on April 22, 2025.
The...
2025-07-2902 minLinguistics CareercastLive Linguistics Careeercast August 16 2025 – The AI Con DiscussionLive Linguistics Careercast coming your way on August 16! Join us for part two of our conversation on GenAI and linguistics, this time focusing on Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna, Ph.D.’s recent book “The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want.” And we’ll follow the taping with a networking event in Gather!
Host Laurel Sutton will be joined again by Alicia Beckford Wassink, Katie Swindler, and Aubrie Amstutz to continue the conversation from our live episode at LingFest25, which we released as a podcast on April 22, 2025.
The...
2025-07-2902 minLinguistics CareercastMini-pod: Linguists At Work with Lexi SlomeLinguists at Work!
This is a special mini-podcast of the Linguistics Careercast called Linguists at Work. It’s a series of 5-minute interviews with career linguists, conducted by grad students in the Georgetown Linguistics program, in which they ask the question: “What’s your job and how did you get it?” Every interview focuses on a job that a linguist not only can do, but adds value to based on the unique skillset we develop as language scientists.
Today’s pod features Lexi Slome, who is an associate trial consultant. She earned her Ph.D. in Linguis...
2025-05-0316 minLinguistics CareercastMini-pod: Linguists At Work with Lexi SlomeLinguists at Work!
This is a special mini-podcast of the Linguistics Careercast called Linguists at Work. It’s a series of 5-minute interviews with career linguists, conducted by grad students in the Georgetown Linguistics program, in which they ask the question: “What’s your job and how did you get it?” Every interview focuses on a job that a linguist not only can do, but adds value to based on the unique skillset we develop as language scientists.
Today’s pod features Lexi Slome, who is an associate trial consultant. She earned her Ph.D. in Linguis...
2025-05-0316 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #69: Live at LingFest 2025“In tech, I feel like I’m giving a sociolinguistics 101 course once a month”
This episode is a recording of a special live episode of the Linguistics Careercast podcast.
Our panel of linguists discusses how artificial intelligence (especially Gen AI) is impacting linguistics as a field. We’ll cover topics like AI bias, challenges in training data curation, and implications of GenAI on online language data collection. These are conversations that linguists are having behind the scenes about the future of this changing technical landscape.
The panel was held on April 12, 2025, during LingFest, a part o...
2025-04-221h 33Linguistics CareercastEpisode #69: Live at LingFest 2025“In tech, I feel like I’m giving a sociolinguistics 101 course once a month”
This episode is a recording of a special live episode of the Linguistics Careercast podcast.
Our panel of linguists discusses how artificial intelligence (especially Gen AI) is impacting linguistics as a field. We’ll cover topics like AI bias, challenges in training data curation, and implications of GenAI on online language data collection. These are conversations that linguists are having behind the scenes about the future of this changing technical landscape.
The panel was held on April 12, 2025, during LingFest, a part o...
2025-04-221h 33Linguistics CareercastEpisode #40: Alfonso Sánchez-Moya at Georgetown University“The jump to industry means recognizing transferable skills, industry prep, and interview prep”
This episode is an audio presentation of a talk called “Alexa, how can I transition to industry positions with a background in (mostly qualitative) critical discourse analysis?” The presenter is Alfonso Sánchez-Moya, who previously appeared as a guest on this podcast. It was given in October 2023 at Georgetown University, as part of the Linguistics Career Series, a monthly talk series held by the Linguistics Department. In this series, Linguists who work outside academia speak to students about their personal career path, as well as introd...
2024-01-301h 17Linguistics CareercastEpisode #40: Alfonso Sánchez-Moya at Georgetown University“The jump to industry means recognizing transferable skills, industry prep, and interview prep”
This episode is an audio presentation of a talk called “Alexa, how can I transition to industry positions with a background in (mostly qualitative) critical discourse analysis?” The presenter is Alfonso Sánchez-Moya, who previously appeared as a guest on this podcast. It was given in October 2023 at Georgetown University, as part of the Linguistics Career Series, a monthly talk series held by the Linguistics Department. In this series, Linguists who work outside academia speak to students about their personal career path, as well as introd...
2024-01-301h 17Linguistics CareercastEpisode #39: Eric Jackson“Naming isn’t an academic exercise – it’s more about your gut feeling about a name”
Eric Jackson is a linguist, namer, and brand strategist. He earned his master’s degree in linguistics from Boston University, where his thesis was called “A linguistic introduction to brand naming”. His employment as a namer has spanned top-tier companies like Lexicon Branding, Salt Branding (now Material), and Northbound, and he’s created names for companies like Philips, New Balance, Verizon, Gillette and Nestlé. He’s also a fan of Dungeons and Dragons.
Eric Jackson on LinkedIn
Sketch Engine (corpus...
2024-01-021h 06Linguistics CareercastEpisode #39: Eric Jackson“Naming isn’t an academic exercise – it’s more about your gut feeling about a name”
Eric Jackson is a linguist, namer, and brand strategist. He earned his master’s degree in linguistics from Boston University, where his thesis was called “A linguistic introduction to brand naming”. His employment as a namer has spanned top-tier companies like Lexicon Branding, Salt Branding (now Material), and Northbound, and he’s created names for companies like Philips, New Balance, Verizon, Gillette and Nestlé. He’s also a fan of Dungeons and Dragons.
Eric Jackson on LinkedIn
Sketch Engine (corpus...
2024-01-021h 06Linguistics CareercastEpisode #38: Marina Zhukova“Including personal information on your resume is recommended – it shows recruiters that you’re a well-rounded person”
Marina Zhukova is finishing a PhD in linguistics at UC Santa Barbara. During her time in school, both in the US and Russia, where she was born, she has held a number of internships related to linguistics, most recently at Amazon, working on Alexa. Marina is skilled in Conversational AI, Customer Research, and Product Management; she was selected as one of the 60 students out of 1,500+ applicants to attend Google’s Product Inclusion and Equity Summit.
Marina Zhukova on LinkedIn
2023-12-1953 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #38: Marina Zhukova“Including personal information on your resume is recommended – it shows recruiters that you’re a well-rounded person”
Marina Zhukova is finishing a PhD in linguistics at UC Santa Barbara. During her time in school, both in the US and Russia, where she was born, she has held a number of internships related to linguistics, most recently at Amazon, working on Alexa. Marina is skilled in Conversational AI, Customer Research, and Product Management; she was selected as one of the 60 students out of 1,500+ applicants to attend Google’s Product Inclusion and Equity Summit.
Marina Zhukova on LinkedIn
2023-12-1953 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #37: Falene McKenna“I’m a jack of all trades – all linguists are”
Falene McKenna is a linguist, tech enthusiast, conversation wizard, and a “true robot whisperer”. She studied Computational Linguistics at the University of Alberta. Since then, she’s led QA crusades, expanded beta programs across North American homes, and built customer support systems from the ground up. Falene has presented at various events, including the Conversation Design Festival 2022, emphasizing the importance of bot building standards, language expertise in AI experiences, and persona building. She is also an active member of Women in Voice, promoting gender diversity in the voice technolo...
2023-12-051h 02Linguistics CareercastEpisode #37: Falene McKenna“I’m a jack of all trades – all linguists are”
Falene McKenna is a linguist, tech enthusiast, conversation wizard, and a “true robot whisperer”. She studied Computational Linguistics at the University of Alberta. Since then, she’s led QA crusades, expanded beta programs across North American homes, and built customer support systems from the ground up. Falene has presented at various events, including the Conversation Design Festival 2022, emphasizing the importance of bot building standards, language expertise in AI experiences, and persona building. She is also an active member of Women in Voice, promoting gender diversity in the voice technolo...
2023-12-051h 02Linguistics CareercastEpisode #36: Anna Marie Trester and Michal Temkin MartinezMichal Temkin Martinez
Anna Marie Trester
“Don’t let one bridge troll stop you – find another bridge!'”
Anna Marie Trester is
Michal Temkin Martinez
Anna Marie Trester on LinkedIn
Buy Anna Marie’s books, Employing Linguistics and Bringing Linguistics to Work
Career Linguist network
Michal Temkin Martinez on LinkedIn and on Wikipedia
Michal Temkin Martinez’ website
Boise State University Linguistics Dept.
“Employing Linguistics” class at Boise State
Topics include
– informational interviews
– entrepreneurship
– sociolinguistics
– Boise State University
– transf...
2023-11-211h 24Linguistics CareercastEpisode #36: Anna Marie Trester and Michal Temkin MartinezMichal Temkin Martinez
Anna Marie Trester
“Don’t let one bridge troll stop you – find another bridge!'”
Anna Marie Trester is
Michal Temkin Martinez
Anna Marie Trester on LinkedIn
Buy Anna Marie’s books, Employing Linguistics and Bringing Linguistics to Work
Career Linguist network
Michal Temkin Martinez on LinkedIn and on Wikipedia
Michal Temkin Martinez’ website
Boise State University Linguistics Dept.
“Employing Linguistics” class at Boise State
Topics include
– informational interviews
– entrepreneurship
– sociolinguistics
– Boise State University
– transf...
2023-11-211h 24Linguistics CareercastEpisode #35: Kaitlyn Tagarelli“Just because you have a PhD doesn’t mean you’ll get hired at an advanced position in a company.”
Kaitlyn Tagarelli earned her PhD in Linguistics from Georgetown University and eventually made the move to the language-learning industry, making it more fun, accessible, and effective through evidence-based solutions. She is currently Head of Research for Mango Languages. She draws on her interdisciplinary background in linguistics, language learning, pedagogy, educational technology, psychology, and cognitive neuroscience to drive research initiatives and collaborations.
Kaitlyn Tagarelli on LinkedIn
Kaitlyn’s blog posts, Adventures in Language, at Mango Lang...
2023-11-0749 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #35: Kaitlyn Tagarelli“Just because you have a PhD doesn’t mean you’ll get hired at an advanced position in a company.”
Kaitlyn Tagarelli earned her PhD in Linguistics from Georgetown University and eventually made the move to the language-learning industry, making it more fun, accessible, and effective through evidence-based solutions. She is currently Head of Research for Mango Languages. She draws on her interdisciplinary background in linguistics, language learning, pedagogy, educational technology, psychology, and cognitive neuroscience to drive research initiatives and collaborations.
Kaitlyn Tagarelli on LinkedIn
Kaitlyn’s blog posts, Adventures in Language, at Mango Lang...
2023-11-0749 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #34: Linguists in Ed Tech (LCL audio)This episode is an audio version of a virtual career panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. The title of the panel is Educational Technology. Our three panelists followed different routes from linguistics into Education Technology. They’ll share their decisions about taking these routes, and what’s involved in this profession.
The moderator in Kaitlyn Tagarelli.
Panelists:
Anastassia Loukina on LinkedIn
Sam Cooper on LinkedIn
Emily Moline on LinkedIn
Anna Marie Trester’s Career Camp
Topics discussed include
– educational technology
– project management
– transferable skills
– coding
– infor...
2023-10-241h 20Linguistics CareercastEpisode #34: Linguists in Ed Tech (LCL audio)This episode is an audio version of a virtual career panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. The title of the panel is Educational Technology. Our three panelists followed different routes from linguistics into Education Technology. They’ll share their decisions about taking these routes, and what’s involved in this profession.
The moderator in Kaitlyn Tagarelli.
Panelists:
Anastassia Loukina on LinkedIn
Sam Cooper on LinkedIn
Emily Moline on LinkedIn
Anna Marie Trester’s Career Camp
Topics discussed include
– educational technology
– project management
– transferable skills
– coding
– infor...
2023-10-241h 20Linguistics CareercastEpisode #33: Suzanne Wertheim“I had a foot out the door for years – and it was still a total re-evaluation of my life'”
After getting her Ph.D. in Linguistics from Berkeley, Suzanne Wertheim held faculty positions at Northwestern, University of Maryland, and UCLA. In 2011, she left the university system in order to apply her expertise to real-world problems. Suzanne has done fieldwork with speakers as diverse as Tatar nationalists in the former Soviet Union, Native Americans in central California, comedians in Los Angeles, and female engineers of San Francisco and Silicon Valley. She now runs Worthwhile Research & Consulting, which specializes in ana...
2023-10-101h 14Linguistics CareercastEpisode #33: Suzanne Wertheim“I had a foot out the door for years – and it was still a total re-evaluation of my life'”
After getting her Ph.D. in Linguistics from Berkeley, Suzanne Wertheim held faculty positions at Northwestern, University of Maryland, and UCLA. In 2011, she left the university system in order to apply her expertise to real-world problems. Suzanne has done fieldwork with speakers as diverse as Tatar nationalists in the former Soviet Union, Native Americans in central California, comedians in Los Angeles, and female engineers of San Francisco and Silicon Valley. She now runs Worthwhile Research & Consulting, which specializes in ana...
2023-10-101h 14Linguistics CareercastEpisode #32: Bozena Pajak“You’ve got to figure out how to talk about your own expertise'”
Bozena Pajak is is the Vice President of Learning and Curriculum at Duolingo, where she works at the intersection of learning science and product development. She got her PhD at UC San Diego, training in linguistics and cognitive psychology. She now focuses on developing digital educational products that are both effective and motivating for learners.
Bozena Pajak’s website
Bozena Pajak on LinkedIn
Topics include
– language learning
– multilingualism
– second language acquisition
– cognitive science
– two-body problem
– language...
2023-09-2657 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #32: Bozena Pajak“You’ve got to figure out how to talk about your own expertise'”
Bozena Pajak is is the Vice President of Learning and Curriculum at Duolingo, where she works at the intersection of learning science and product development. She got her PhD at UC San Diego, training in linguistics and cognitive psychology. She now focuses on developing digital educational products that are both effective and motivating for learners.
Bozena Pajak’s website
Bozena Pajak on LinkedIn
Topics include
– language learning
– multilingualism
– second language acquisition
– cognitive science
– two-body problem
– language...
2023-09-2657 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #31: Linguists in Non-Profit Orgs (LCL Audio)“Don’t underestimate the power of the skills you have.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual career panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. Our three panelists followed different routes from linguistics into work in non-profit organizations. They share their decisions about taking these routes, and what’s involved in working in this sector.
The moderator is Alex Johnston.
Panelists:
Marissa Fond on LinkedIn
Meg Montee on LinkedIn
Minnie Quartey on LinkedIn
Topics include
– non-profits
– Center for Applied Linguistics
– applied linguistics
– testing
– government work
–...
2023-09-141h 18Linguistics CareercastEpisode #31: Linguists in Non-Profit Orgs (LCL Audio)“Don’t underestimate the power of the skills you have.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual career panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. Our three panelists followed different routes from linguistics into work in non-profit organizations. They share their decisions about taking these routes, and what’s involved in working in this sector.
The moderator is Alex Johnston.
Panelists:
Marissa Fond on LinkedIn
Meg Montee on LinkedIn
Minnie Quartey on LinkedIn
Topics include
– non-profits
– Center for Applied Linguistics
– applied linguistics
– testing
– government work
–...
2023-09-141h 18Linguistics CareercastEpisode #30: Kate Mesh“You have to ask yourself, ‘What am I meant to be doing when I’m done with graduate school?'”
Kate Mesh is a linguist who is working as a disability-inclusive researcher in London, England. She helps major brands to improve their designs by observing the friction points, and innovated solutions, of their customers with a range of specific access needs. She leads accessibility-oriented projects that shape strategy and design choices for businesses ranging from retail corporations to government innovation agencies. Her fieldwork in grad school was focused on studying how hearing people gesture while they speak, and how...
2023-08-301h 13Linguistics CareercastEpisode #30: Kate Mesh“You have to ask yourself, ‘What am I meant to be doing when I’m done with graduate school?'”
Kate Mesh is a linguist who is working as a disability-inclusive researcher in London, England. She helps major brands to improve their designs by observing the friction points, and innovated solutions, of their customers with a range of specific access needs. She leads accessibility-oriented projects that shape strategy and design choices for businesses ranging from retail corporations to government innovation agencies. Her fieldwork in grad school was focused on studying how hearing people gesture while they speak, and how...
2023-08-301h 13Linguistics CareercastEpisode #29: Linguists in Naming (LCL Audio)“In industry, personal qualities are just as important as qualifications – who you are, what you’re interested in.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual career panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. It’s true: Developing brand names is a real job, and one for which linguists are particularly well-suited. In this Career Linguist panel, three professional namers will share their career journeys, how they use their linguistic training at work, and discuss the opportunities available in naming and branding for interested linguists.
Panelists:
Will Leben on LinkedIn
E...
2023-08-151h 04Linguistics CareercastEpisode #29: Linguists in Naming (LCL Audio)“In industry, personal qualities are just as important as qualifications – who you are, what you’re interested in.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual career panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. It’s true: Developing brand names is a real job, and one for which linguists are particularly well-suited. In this Career Linguist panel, three professional namers will share their career journeys, how they use their linguistic training at work, and discuss the opportunities available in naming and branding for interested linguists.
Panelists:
Will Leben on LinkedIn
E...
2023-08-151h 04Linguistics CareercastEpisode #28: Alfonso Sánchez-Moya“Sometimes having a PhD will not be to your advantage – it can put you in a box”
Alfonso Sánchez-Moya is a discourse analyst currently employed at Amazon. He earned a PhD in English linguistics in Spain and did post doctoral work at Harvard and at Universidad Complutense de Madrid. He is particularly interested in online discourse and multimodal communication, mostly looking at the connections between language, ideology, power and identity. He is also interested in digital discourse and communication as key components of online education, fields he has been involved with in professional terms for the last te...
2023-08-011h 19Linguistics CareercastEpisode #28: Alfonso Sánchez-Moya“Sometimes having a PhD will not be to your advantage – it can put you in a box”
Alfonso Sánchez-Moya is a discourse analyst currently employed at Amazon. He earned a PhD in English linguistics in Spain and did post doctoral work at Harvard and at Universidad Complutense de Madrid. He is particularly interested in online discourse and multimodal communication, mostly looking at the connections between language, ideology, power and identity. He is also interested in digital discourse and communication as key components of online education, fields he has been involved with in professional terms for the last te...
2023-08-011h 19Linguistics CareercastEpisode #27: LCC Live at Amherst: Careers for Cognitive Science Linguists“There’s nothing more important than staying in touch with people”
This episode is an audio version of a live recording of the Linguistics Careercast podcast. The panel was held on June 24, 2023, as part of the 2023 LSA Summer Institute at University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Today our three panelists will discuss non-academic career options combining cognitive science and linguistics, focusing on their journeys from academia to industry. Each of the panelists speaks about their experiences for about ten minutes, and then we go to questions both in the Zoom chat and live at the Institute, where the lo...
2023-07-201h 15Linguistics CareercastEpisode #27: LCC Live at Amherst: Careers for Cognitive Science Linguists“There’s nothing more important than staying in touch with people”
This episode is an audio version of a live recording of the Linguistics Careercast podcast. The panel was held on June 24, 2023, as part of the 2023 LSA Summer Institute at University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Today our three panelists will discuss non-academic career options combining cognitive science and linguistics, focusing on their journeys from academia to industry. Each of the panelists speaks about their experiences for about ten minutes, and then we go to questions both in the Zoom chat and live at the Institute, where the lo...
2023-07-201h 15
The CareerCastData Analytics with Mary Shana ThankamHave you heard the saying - "data is the new oil?" Well, that's what we discuss in this episode of The CareerCast. Speaking with data analyst Mary Shana Thankam, we explore what it takes to get into the industry, and why you should consider it for your career path. Along the way, we also explore the subtle difference between data science and analytics and how you can jump into the industry from other completely unrelated ones.
The audio clip you heard in this episode is from Alex The Analyst's YouTube video, which can be...
2023-07-0817 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #26: Careers in Government (LCL Audio)“You may be looking for a job, but people are looking for YOU.”
Careers for linguists in government roles are more that just working for a three-letter agency. The government is a big space which presents lots of room to work on different problems of public interest. In this panel, three linguists talk about their path from academia to government roles at the federal and state level.
Panelists:
– Sarah Clark on LinkedIn (U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory),
– Bill Marcellino on LinkedIn (RAND Corporation)
– Cecilia Castillo Ayometzi on LinkedIn (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority)
Mode...
2023-07-041h 13Linguistics CareercastEpisode #26: Careers in Government (LCL Audio)“You may be looking for a job, but people are looking for YOU.”
Careers for linguists in government roles are more that just working for a three-letter agency. The government is a big space which presents lots of room to work on different problems of public interest. In this panel, three linguists talk about their path from academia to government roles at the federal and state level.
Panelists:
– Sarah Clark on LinkedIn (U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory),
– Bill Marcellino on LinkedIn (RAND Corporation)
– Cecilia Castillo Ayometzi on LinkedIn (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority)
Mode...
2023-07-041h 13Linguistics CareercastEpisode #25: Kristina Wagers“If you think you can do a job, apply for it – even if you don’t meet all of the qualifications!”
Kristina Wagers is a Principal Solutions Architect at Gainwell Technologies; she is part of the Conversation Design Team for Gainwell’s Interactive Voice Response (IVR) technology. After starting out as a biology major, she switched to English Language and Literature and then earned her Master’s in Applied Linguistics through the University of Birmingham, specializing in discourse analysis and sociolinguistics. She’s also been an English language instructor in Europe and the US.
Kristina Wagers on Link...
2023-06-2158 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #25: Kristina Wagers“If you think you can do a job, apply for it – even if you don’t meet all of the qualifications!”
Kristina Wagers is a Principal Solutions Architect at Gainwell Technologies; she is part of the Conversation Design Team for Gainwell’s Interactive Voice Response (IVR) technology. After starting out as a biology major, she switched to English Language and Literature and then earned her Master’s in Applied Linguistics through the University of Birmingham, specializing in discourse analysis and sociolinguistics. She’s also been an English language instructor in Europe and the US.
Kristina Wagers on Link...
2023-06-2158 min
The CareerCastEmployee Benefits for Gen ZWhat do you look for when deciding on a job offer? Apart from salary, you should always look at the employee benefits the company offers. This could vary from mental health days to free breakfasts, and health insurance to an onsite gym. Of course, in 2023 a lot of employee benefits have been cut back on, but that doesn't mean they aren't important. To help us understand why they matter, and how employees can make sure they get benefits that work for them, we spoke to Dubai-based HR professional Nashrah Siddiqui. Through her experience, she helped us understand why benefits...
2023-06-1718 min
The CareerCastThe Future of Work & the WorkplaceDo you prefer to work remotely, at the office, or a hybrid model? What about the duration of your work week, do you think 5 days is too long? These are questions that are now being actively discussed and debated by both employers and employees. To get a sense of where Gen Z stands, and how employers are responding, we had a chat with Dubai-based HR professional Nashrah Siddiqui. As someone with their finger on the pulse for various generations, she helped us understand the challenges of the "new normal", and what fresh graduates need to keep in mind when...
2023-06-1023 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #24: Language Access to Government (LCL Audio)Dana Chisnell joined the US Digital Service as a Policy Design Researcher and General Problem Solver. Her current challenge is designing for language access. The US government makes all kinds of information available in multiple languages, depending on the program, mostly in print. This is a logistics problem, but also a power/equity issue. How do we design for it? And how do you get started in this kind of government work?
Presenter: Dana Chisnell (US DHS)
Moderator: Nancy Frishberg
Dana Chisnell’s website
Dana Chisnell on LinkedIn
Society for Technical Comm...
2023-06-0640 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #24: Language Access to Government (LCL Audio)Dana Chisnell joined the US Digital Service as a Policy Design Researcher and General Problem Solver. Her current challenge is designing for language access. The US government makes all kinds of information available in multiple languages, depending on the program, mostly in print. This is a logistics problem, but also a power/equity issue. How do we design for it? And how do you get started in this kind of government work?
Presenter: Dana Chisnell (US DHS)
Moderator: Nancy Frishberg
Dana Chisnell’s website
Dana Chisnell on LinkedIn
Society for Technical Comm...
2023-06-0640 min
The CareerCastThe Value of a College DegreeEducation is perhaps the most important investment we will all make in our life, so why doesn't it prepare us better for the workplace? To help us understand the gap, and how it is being addressed, we spoke to Dr. Lata Swaminathan, an Associate Professor affiliated with Mumbai University. She helped us break down the challenges of today's education systems, as well as how students can take control and prepare themselves.
The audio clip in this episode is from a 2022 report by NBC News that can be accessed via this YouTube Link. For more information on the...
2023-06-0323 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #23: Joseline Segovia“Do linguistics, but pick up other valuable skills in while you’re in school – it will always help!”
Joseline Segovia is an experienced Language Access Specialist with expertise in facilitating multilingual and multicultural communication through community-centered practices and innovation; she is passionate about the advancement of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. She has provided language services in fields including education, public service, government, tech companies, and the entertainment industry.
Joseline Segovia on LinkedIn
Topics include
– interpreting
– conversation design
– language access
– language bias
– language coaching
– networking
– entertainment
– DEI
– resumes
– LinkedInThe post Episode #23: Jo...
2023-05-2345 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #23: Joseline Segovia“Do linguistics, but pick up other valuable skills in while you’re in school – it will always help!”
Joseline Segovia is an experienced Language Access Specialist with expertise in facilitating multilingual and multicultural communication through community-centered practices and innovation; she is passionate about the advancement of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. She has provided language services in fields including education, public service, government, tech companies, and the entertainment industry.
Joseline Segovia on LinkedIn
Topics include
– interpreting
– conversation design
– language access
– language bias
– language coaching
– networking
– entertainment
– DEI
– resumes
– LinkedInThe post Episode #23: Jo...
2023-05-2345 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #22: Linguist in the C-Suite (LCL Audio)“Take first step – pick a direction, try something out. Let your career build as it happens.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. The title of the panel is Linguist in the C-Suite, and the moderator is Nancy Frishberg. The panelist is Andrea Leszek, who is a technology leader with broad experience building products that customers love. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer for Technology at Salesforce, responsible for engineering and business operations, agile, and employee enablement. Andrea is also responsible for customer enable...
2023-05-0942 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #22: Linguist in the C-Suite (LCL Audio)“Take first step – pick a direction, try something out. Let your career build as it happens.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. The title of the panel is Linguist in the C-Suite, and the moderator is Nancy Frishberg. The panelist is Andrea Leszek, who is a technology leader with broad experience building products that customers love. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer for Technology at Salesforce, responsible for engineering and business operations, agile, and employee enablement. Andrea is also responsible for customer enable...
2023-05-0942 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #21: Nora Diaz“Don’t put yourself in a little box – what matters is what you DO with your degree”
Nora Díaz holds a B.A. in English Language Teaching and Translation. She is a full-time published EN-ES translator and translation team leader, working on a wide variety of topics. Her interest in productivity has led to a constant exploration of technology to boost productivity, such as CAT tools, speech recognition and custom macros. In her blog, Nora Díaz on Translation, Teaching and Other Stuff, she shares what she has learned with translators from around the globe.
Nora Día...
2023-04-2557 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #21: Nora Diaz“Don’t put yourself in a little box – what matters is what you DO with your degree”
Nora Díaz holds a B.A. in English Language Teaching and Translation. She is a full-time published EN-ES translator and translation team leader, working on a wide variety of topics. Her interest in productivity has led to a constant exploration of technology to boost productivity, such as CAT tools, speech recognition and custom macros. In her blog, Nora Díaz on Translation, Teaching and Other Stuff, she shares what she has learned with translators from around the globe.
Nora Día...
2023-04-2557 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #20: Stages & Changes Over the Course of Your Career (LCL Audio)“It didn’t feel like trailblazing—it felt like floundering.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. The title of the panel is Stages & Changes over the Course of your Career, and the moderator is Susan Steele.
Academic linguist, career linguist, whatever linguist. This part of your life has to negotiate with the other roles you fill – parent, partner/spouse, child. The negotiation is ongoing, but the terms may vary with time and circumstances. The members of this panel will discuss examples of such ne...
2023-04-111h 05Linguistics CareercastEpisode #20: Stages & Changes Over the Course of Your Career (LCL Audio)“It didn’t feel like trailblazing—it felt like floundering.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. The title of the panel is Stages & Changes over the Course of your Career, and the moderator is Susan Steele.
Academic linguist, career linguist, whatever linguist. This part of your life has to negotiate with the other roles you fill – parent, partner/spouse, child. The negotiation is ongoing, but the terms may vary with time and circumstances. The members of this panel will discuss examples of such ne...
2023-04-111h 05Linguistics CareercastEpisode #19: Nicole Rybak“What work does linguistics prepare you for? Technically nothing, but also – everything!”
Nicole Rybak recently completed an internship in naming at Leaderboard Branding. She received both a BA and an MA in linguistics from Georgetown University, and is bilingual in both English and Polish. She is a sociolinguist who has also served as a high school speech coach.
Nicole Rybak on LinkedIn
Topics covered:
– naming
– branding
– internships
– sociolinguistics
– marketing
– advertising
– business basics
– networking
– resumes
– pharma namingThe post Episode #19: Nicole Rybak first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.
2023-03-291h 13Linguistics CareercastEpisode #19: Nicole Rybak“What work does linguistics prepare you for? Technically nothing, but also – everything!”
Nicole Rybak recently completed an internship in naming at Leaderboard Branding. She received both a BA and an MA in linguistics from Georgetown University, and is bilingual in both English and Polish. She is a sociolinguist who has also served as a high school speech coach.
Nicole Rybak on LinkedIn
Topics covered:
– naming
– branding
– internships
– sociolinguistics
– marketing
– advertising
– business basics
– networking
– resumes
– pharma namingThe post Episode #19: Nicole Rybak first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.
2023-03-291h 13Linguistics CareercastEpisode #18: Alicia Chatten“You don’t need to find your lifetime career the first time you apply for a job.”
Alicia Chatten works in Technical Communications at Kargo, where she focuses on company-internal communication across teams. This consists of technical writing, intranet management, and the development of learning and training materials. She holds a BA in linguistics from Washington University in St. Louis, and an MA in linguistics (with a concentration in phonology and phonetics) from New York University.
Alicia Chatten’s website
Alicia Chatten at LinkedIn
Write the Docs
Topics covered:
–...
2023-02-281h 01Linguistics CareercastEpisode #18: Alicia Chatten“You don’t need to find your lifetime career the first time you apply for a job.”
Alicia Chatten works in Technical Communications at Kargo, where she focuses on company-internal communication across teams. This consists of technical writing, intranet management, and the development of learning and training materials. She holds a BA in linguistics from Washington University in St. Louis, and an MA in linguistics (with a concentration in phonology and phonetics) from New York University.
Alicia Chatten’s website
Alicia Chatten at LinkedIn
Write the Docs
Topics covered:
–...
2023-02-281h 01Linguistics CareercastEpisode #17: LCC live at LingFest“Sometimes it’s just one word that makes all the difference.”
This episode is a recording of a special live episode of the Linguistics Careercast podcast.
Our show features interviews with linguists who have made the transition from academia to industry, at all stages of their careers, and in a wide variety of businesses, from tech to marketing to education and more.
The panel was held on February 11, 2023, during LingFest, a part of LingComm 2023
Panelists:
Aubrie Amstutz, Product Policy Analyst, Text Features, TikTok
Alfonso Sánchez-Moya, AI/ML Data Linguis...
2023-02-281h 10Linguistics CareercastEpisode #17: LCC live at LingFest“Sometimes it’s just one word that makes all the difference.”
This episode is a recording of a special live episode of the Linguistics Careercast podcast.
Our show features interviews with linguists who have made the transition from academia to industry, at all stages of their careers, and in a wide variety of businesses, from tech to marketing to education and more.
The panel was held on February 11, 2023, during LingFest, a part of LingComm 2023
Panelists:
Aubrie Amstutz, Product Policy Analyst, Text Features, TikTok
Alfonso Sánchez-Moya, AI/ML Data Linguis...
2023-02-281h 10Linguistics CareercastEpisode #16: Ezra Wyschogrod“Learn how to negotiate a salary.”
Ezra Wyschogrod is a Language Engineer at Amazon Alexa, focusing on entertainment, including music, video, and sports requests from customers. His work spans Natural Language Understanding and Automatic Speech Recognition. He holds a BA in linguistics from Columbia University, and an MS in Linguistics from Georgetown.
Ezra Wyschogrod on LinkedIn
Georgetown MLC Program
Topics covered:
– phonetics
– sociolinguistics
– job search
– networking
– government work
– tech
– Alexa
– salary negotiations
Download a transcript here (Word doc) or view online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #16: Ez...
2023-02-141h 16Linguistics CareercastEpisode #16: Ezra Wyschogrod“Learn how to negotiate a salary.”
Ezra Wyschogrod is a Language Engineer at Amazon Alexa, focusing on entertainment, including music, video, and sports requests from customers. His work spans Natural Language Understanding and Automatic Speech Recognition. He holds a BA in linguistics from Columbia University, and an MS in Linguistics from Georgetown.
Ezra Wyschogrod on LinkedIn
Georgetown MLC Program
Topics covered:
– phonetics
– sociolinguistics
– job search
– networking
– government work
– tech
– Alexa
– salary negotiations
Download a transcript here (Word doc) or view online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #16: Ez...
2023-02-141h 16Linguistics CareercastEpisode #15: Natural Language Processing (LCL audio)“Stand your ground, don’t be intimidated: Never think that you can’t do the job.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. The title of the panel is National Language Processing and the moderator is Christopher Phipps.
Natural Language Processing or NLP is a branch of artificial intelligence concerned with automated interpretation and generation of human language. The goal of NLP is how to program computers to process and analyze large amounts of natural language data, including both text and speech data. Un...
2023-02-141h 19Linguistics CareercastEpisode #15: Natural Language Processing (LCL audio)“Stand your ground, don’t be intimidated: Never think that you can’t do the job.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. The title of the panel is National Language Processing and the moderator is Christopher Phipps.
Natural Language Processing or NLP is a branch of artificial intelligence concerned with automated interpretation and generation of human language. The goal of NLP is how to program computers to process and analyze large amounts of natural language data, including both text and speech data. Un...
2023-02-141h 19Linguistics CareercastEpisode #14: David Peterson and Jessie Sams“There are jobs that you could never have imagined – and they’re possible.”
David Peterson received a master’s degree in Linguistics from UC San Diego in 2005 and he’s been creating languages since 2000. He served as a cofounder and original board member of the Language Creation Society, and served as its president from 2011 to 2014. He has worked as a language creator on numerous television shows and films, including HBO’s Game of Thrones, Netflix’s The Witcher, the CW’s The 100, and Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon. In the fall of 2015 he published his nonfiction work The...
2023-01-3157 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #14: David Peterson and Jessie Sams“There are jobs that you could never have imagined – and they’re possible.”
David Peterson received a master’s degree in Linguistics from UC San Diego in 2005 and he’s been creating languages since 2000. He served as a cofounder and original board member of the Language Creation Society, and served as its president from 2011 to 2014. He has worked as a language creator on numerous television shows and films, including HBO’s Game of Thrones, Netflix’s The Witcher, the CW’s The 100, and Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon. In the fall of 2015 he published his nonfiction work The...
2023-01-3157 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #13: Linguists in Technical Communication (LCL Audio)“The real technology behind technology is language.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021, and the moderator is Sue Lindner. The title of the panel is Linguists in Technical Communication.
Technical Communication includes not only writing, but editing, training, UX design, and other tasks related to communication. We’ll hear from three linguists with experience in large corporations, freelance contracting, and consulting, in a variety of positions, about how they plan, execute and evaluate their work, and the special skills that their lingui...
2023-01-171h 04Linguistics CareercastEpisode #13: Linguists in Technical Communication (LCL Audio)“The real technology behind technology is language.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021, and the moderator is Sue Lindner. The title of the panel is Linguists in Technical Communication.
Technical Communication includes not only writing, but editing, training, UX design, and other tasks related to communication. We’ll hear from three linguists with experience in large corporations, freelance contracting, and consulting, in a variety of positions, about how they plan, execute and evaluate their work, and the special skills that their lingui...
2023-01-171h 04Linguistics CareercastEpisode #12: Eva-María Suárez Büdenbender“Be patient with yourself.”
Eva-María Suárez Büdenbender holds a Ph.D. in Spanish from Pennsylvania State University and received her Master’s Degree from the same institution. She also holds a Master’s Degree in History. She was as Assistant Professor of Spanish at Shepherd University for 12 years before moving to industry. Today she designs, creates, and delivers a wide variety of language content to multiple levels of language learning in Spanish and German, at online learning companies like Mango Languages, Babbel, and Education First.
Eva-Maria Suarez Büdenbender at LinkedIn
Anna Marie...
2023-01-0341 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #12: Eva-María Suárez Büdenbender“Be patient with yourself.”
Eva-María Suárez Büdenbender holds a Ph.D. in Spanish from Pennsylvania State University and received her Master’s Degree from the same institution. She also holds a Master’s Degree in History. She was as Assistant Professor of Spanish at Shepherd University for 12 years before moving to industry. Today she designs, creates, and delivers a wide variety of language content to multiple levels of language learning in Spanish and German, at online learning companies like Mango Languages, Babbel, and Education First.
Eva-Maria Suarez Büdenbender at LinkedIn
Anna Marie...
2023-01-0341 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #11 – Being Black and Successful Beyond the Academy (LCL Audio)“Your network is your net worth.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021; the moderator is Minnie Quartey Annan (Georgetown/Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington DC).
From #BlackInTheIvory and beyond: The panelists discuss their experiences in and out of academia as they navigate success. the importance of networks, and whether DEI in the workplace is productive or just performative.
Mackenzie Price on LinkedIn
Na’im Tyson on LinkedIn
NWAV (New Ways of Analyzing Variation), annual...
2022-12-201h 01Linguistics CareercastEpisode #11 – Being Black and Successful Beyond the Academy (LCL Audio)“Your network is your net worth.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021; the moderator is Minnie Quartey Annan (Georgetown/Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington DC).
From #BlackInTheIvory and beyond: The panelists discuss their experiences in and out of academia as they navigate success. the importance of networks, and whether DEI in the workplace is productive or just performative.
Mackenzie Price on LinkedIn
Na’im Tyson on LinkedIn
NWAV (New Ways of Analyzing Variation), annual...
2022-12-201h 01
The CareerCastBuilding an Employee Friendly Workspace with Evan GassmanRunning a business is no easy job, especially in a cut-throat environment where profit is vital to survival. That race though, can have serious consequences for employees. As a former employee of a McDonalds restaurant, Evan knows a thing or two about employee benefits. On this episode of The CareerCast, he shares with us his learnings from his brief time at the fast food giant, and how he learnt to embrace employees welfare.
2022-12-1627 min
The CareerCastStarting From Scratch With Aman DhallSometimes in life, we need to take a bold step into the unknown. Whether it's a new city, job, or industry, there are plenty of opportunities for us to start fresh. But how do you make the most of your new path? To answer that, this week on The CareerCast, we talked to Aman Dhall. No stranger to starting fresh, Aman's varied experiences has made him somewhat an authority on the topic. If you too plan to start something new, Aman's advice could be just the thing you need.
This episode of The CareerCast is hosted by...
2022-12-0926 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #10: Joseph Tyler“Why am I doing all this free labor?”
Joseph Tyler is is a conversational designer at Uber, where he designs, builds, and delivers multi-modal conversational interactions for mobile, web and chat interfaces. He finished his PhD in linguistics in 2012 at the University of Michigan. He then did a psycholinguistics postdoc in Kentucky and was an assistant professor in Qatar before leaving academia, moving to the San Francisco Bay Area, and exploring work opportunities in tech. Prior to Uber, his primary design experience was 4.5 years with the avatar-driven conversation platform and health tech startup Sensely.
Joseph Tyle...
2022-12-061h 03
The CareerCastFeeling Satisfaction with Rubal MehtaWhen it comes to many aspects of our lives, a lot of us are told to "never settle". However, chasing the constant perfect can have massive implications, both for our mental and physical health. This week on The CareerCast, we explore the idea of satisfaction with Rubal Mehta, a Delhi-based architect. She walks us through her own life experiences and how she has made peace with who she is, and where she is. Along the way, she also guides us on how we too can learn to draw a line.
This episode of The CareerCast is hosted b...
2022-12-0228 min
The CareerCastChannelling Potential with Jaskanwar SinghThe word potential has a significant weight on our professional lives, which is why this week on The CareerCast we decided to explore the term. From understanding what potential actually means, to how we can live up to it, Jaskanwar Singh joins us for a wide-ranging interview on the subject. As a CEO & founder who balances several other jobs, Jaskanwar's story should inspire you to do more.
The CareerCast is hosted by Srivats Lakshman (@srivi20) and Afnan Ahmed (_nan_man_).
2022-11-2527 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #9: User Experience and Design (LCL Audio)“User experience is a team sport.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021; the presenter is Nancy Frishberg, one of the LCL organizers.
In this session, Nancy provides a historical perspective on the intersection of linguistics and user
experience and design. She addresses questions such as: What is design? Who is a designer?
What do we mean by user research? What is the difference between art and design? And how do your skills as a linguist translate to user design?
Nanc...
2022-11-2239 min
The CareerCastLoving What You Do with Poorvaja Kumar"Do what you love, love what you do" is a popular Blackberry slogan from when the brand was a thing. While the company may no longer be around, the sentiment of that statement very much is. But how do you identify what you love? To discover that, The CareerCast sat down with Humans of Canines founder Poorvaja Kumar. She takes us through her long and winding career, based on her singular passion for social work. She also speaks about the importance of diverse experiences, and how we can learn to love our jobs, even when they might not seem...
2022-11-1827 min
The CareerCastUnderstanding Success with Ayshwarya SharmaThere's no easy way to define success, especially in the modern workplace. So how should we look at success? According to engineer-turned-advertiser Ayshwarya Sharma, there's no need to have a single definition. In this episode of The CareerCast, Ayshwarya uses her own life as an example of how success should be seen, and how people can measure their success. She also gives us some tips on building a work-life-balance that works.
If you loved what you heard, don't forget to check out Ayshwarya and her work at https://ayshwaryasharma.com. The CareerCast is hosted by Srivats Lakshman a...
2022-11-1126 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #8: Victoria Hamilton“Closed mouths don’t get fed.”
Victoria Hamilton is a computational linguist with an interest in language learning technology. She earned her Master’s in Computational Linguistics at Stony Brook University. Over the years she’s had a number of jobs, including as a graduate career coach and graduate coordinator at Stony Brook. She is now working as an analytical linguist at Grammarly.
Victoria Hamilton at LinkedIn
Topics covered:
– Music
– Life priorities
– Employment during grad school
– Being Black in linguistics
– Networking
Download a transcript here (Word doc) or view it online here court...
2022-11-0857 min
The CareerCastIdentifying Passion with Faheem HassanLoving something is easy, but finding a way to turn it into a sustainable career can be quite a challenge. Faheem Hassan found a way to bridge that through product marketing, and now he has some advice for all of you. The CareerCast sat down with Faheem to find out how we can identify our passions, and how to ensure they are viable careers. In between, he drops some incredible advice on creativity, and how creatives can make it big, within the existing structures of businesses.
2022-11-0426 min
The CareerCastRobotics with Indraneel PatilAutomation promises an exciting future, which is why everyone is betting big on it. Inspired by the possibilities, Indraneel Patil decided to venture into the industry. In this episode of The CareerCast, he talks to us about why he chose to study and work in robotics, and what students need to keep in mind if they too want to enter this industry.
The CareerCast is hosted by Srivats Lakshman (@srivi20) and Afnan Ahmed (@_nan_man). Please do remember to follow us on social media for more great updates and insights into the wide range of options the 21st century economy ha...
2022-11-0223 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #7: Human Language Technology (HLT) Industry Jobs (LCL Audio)“Once you know what to search for in job titles, the jobs will come.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021; the moderator is Alexandra Johnston.
In this session, Kelsey Kraus of Cisco presents an overview of selected jobs in HLT industry, many of which make use of skills in NLP, data science, and coding. She covers how to find them and what employers are looking for. She also discusses skills and self promotion, tips on structuring a resume and how to prom...
2022-10-2535 min
Linguistics CareercastEpisode #6: Aine McAlinden“I’m in the middle of my journey from coursework to career.”
Aine McAlinden is a recent graduate from Georgetown University’s Master’s in Language and Communication who is currently transitioning to a career in conversational design. She has experience in discourse analysis, professional communications, and social justice work, and she is also the host and creator of the podcast Language • n • Justice.
Aine McAlinden at LinkedIn
Topics covered:
– Sociolinguistics
– Conversation design
– UI and UX
– Informational interviews
– Dialogue design
Download the transcript here (Word doc) or view it online here courtesy of...
2022-10-1148 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #5: Ginny Redish (LCL audio)“The career you have in 20 years may not exist today.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021, and the moderator is Nancy Frishberg. Our guest is Janice (Ginny) Redish, who has had an exciting and fulfilling career applying her love of linguistics to making written materials easy for the people who must use them. Over the decades since she finished her Ph.D., Ginny has led teams turning government regulations into question-and-answer conversations, revolutionizing user manuals to be task-oriented and user-oriented, and giving website visi...
2022-09-2747 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #4: Wendy Jacinto“Learning how to present your linguistic experience in a way that a hiring manager can understand is really important.”
Wendy Kempsell Jacinto was an exchange student in Germany during high school, which deepened her interest in languages. She went on to study linguistics and graduated with a PhD in Sociolinguistics from the University of Washington in 2015. Her research was on language mixing, particularly in the Spanish-English and Turkish-German bilingual communities. After graduating, she worked in Translation and Interpretation Project Management in healthcare settings for 6 years. She is currently a Linguistic Services Consultant at Acrolinx, a content improvement plat...
2022-09-1344 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #3: Getting Your First Job Beyond Academia (LCL audio)“Networking is actually just having quick conversations with people about what they do at work.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. The moderator is Emily Pace.
In this discussion, we’ll talk with linguists who are in their first career role after graduating. We’ll talk about the transition from school to work, what they wish they’d known when job searching, and what it’s been like to job search during the pandemic. There are three panelists:
Sophia Chan (ETS Ca...
2022-09-131h 09Linguistics CareercastEpisode #2: Marc Ettlinger“When you’re looking for a job, you have to get used to things not working out – it’s a numbers game.”
Marc Ettlinger is a linguist who is currently employed as a Linguistic Engineering Manager at Meta in California. He received a BA in Mechanical Engineering from Rutgers University and a PhD in Linguistics from UC Berkeley in 2008. Since then he’s been employed in the public and private sector as a linguist specializing in data research and analysis for machine learning, NLP systems, and AI.
Marc Ettlinger at LinkedIn
Douglas Hofstadter, Gödel, Esche...
2022-09-0555 minLinguistics CareercastEpisode #1: Anne Krook (LCL audio)
“Find a champion. Find someone who smiles, but is ruthless.”
This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021, and the moderator is Nancy Frishberg.
Our guest is Anne Krook: She is a former academic who transitioned successfully to the corporate and nonprofit workplaces: she helps graduate students and postdocs transition to non-academic workplaces and helps undergraduate humanities majors translate their skills into jobs. She works with companies and organizations on integrating younger women into the workplace, preparing them for success, and coac...
2022-09-0545 min
The CareerCastExperiential Travel with Shreyas DanappaWho doesn't love travelling? For Shreyas, it is so much more than a hobby though. His love for offbeat destinations, and interest in "experiencing" the world around him led Shreyas to create MapMyStories. In this episode of The CareerCast, the travel entrepreneur talks to us about turning his passion into a sustainable career choice, while giving clients a look at a completely different side of India. He also tells us about his journey so far, and how sometimes your career need not be a single linear path.
If you love what you heard, you can check out MapMyStories on Instagram, o...
2022-08-2624 min
The CareerCastMechatronics with Sultan MorbiwalaFor decades, engineering has been seen as a "must", but how many engineers are really passionate about what they do? Meet Sultan Morbiwala, a Dubai-based mechatronics engineer who loves machines so much, he started his own company to ideate, design, and manufacture them. Fusing mechanical with electronics engineering can be fun, as Sultan shows. He also gives us some insight into entrepreneurship, and building a better word for the future.
The CareerCast is hosted Srivats Lakshman (@srivi20) and Afnan Ahmed (@_nan_man_). If you liked what you heard, do remember to follow the show for more informative and insightful episodes o...
2022-08-1927 min
The CareerCastAviation with Shaaz HaneefWho hasn't dreamed about being a pilot as a child? Unlike many of us, First Officer Shaaz Haneef decided to pursue exactly that dream. Armed with some inspiration from the Tom Cruise classic 'Top Gun', Shaaz now flies for a leading airline in the Middle East. In this episode, he talks about the technical requirements of being a pilot, and what all budding aviators need to prepare for.
The CareerCast is hosted by Srivats Lakshman (@srivi20) and Afnan Ahmed (@_nan_man_). If you liked what you heard, do remember to follow the show for more informative and insightful episodes on a...
2022-08-1219 min
The CareerCastBridal Styling with Christina AralikattiWeddings are a big business, so naturally they make a great career option. In this episode of The CareerCast, Christina talks about discovering a passion for design and channelling that through bridal styling. From the bridal dress to makeup, and everything in between, Christina is the go-to for brides in the UAE. Maybe her journey will inspire you to jump into the business of weddings?
The CareerCast is hosted by Srivats Lakshman (@srivi20) and Afnan Ahmed (@_nan_man_). You can find Christina on Instagram at @couturewithchristina.
2022-08-0525 min
The CareerCastLifestyle Coaching with Agish KavathilGetting fit is a huge challenge for many, but if done right, it has so many knock on effects. From your confidence to your personality, you will be a whole new person if you get your fitness routine just right. That's the mission Agish Kavathil is on, through his own fitness business in Dubai. Here him talk about channelling his love for fitness into a career, and shaping the lives of many people around him.
The CareerCast is hosted by Srivats Lakshman (@srivi20) and Afnan Ahmed (@_nan_man_). You can find Agish on Instagram at @agish.k...
2022-07-2927 min
The CareerCastMartial Arts with Master JoshFor hundreds of years, martial arts has been the way of life for millions of people around the world. Today, it's mostly seen as a hobby, with few pursuing it as an actual career. Not Master Josh though. A Taekwondo master based in Dubai, Josh has been on a journey of self-discovery since taking up the art form. Hear him speak about a career in Taekwondo, and how it has benefitted his mind, body and soul. We hope it inspires you to take your hobbies and passions to the next level!
The CareerCast is hosted by Srivats Lakshman (@srivi20) and...
2022-07-2223 min
The CareerCastComputer Graphics with Minhaj Ali KhanWhether it's a Galaxy Far Far Away... or Iron Man, a majority of the entertainment we consume today is the result of computer graphics and 3D animation. Building a career in that very industry is Minhaj Ali Khan, a Canada-based artist who grew up with a wild imagination. Hear Minhaj talk about his journey from doodling in school, to creating art for a living, and the lessons he learnt along the way. If you love art of any kind, this episode will certainly inspire you to turn it into a full-fledged career.
If you loved this episode...
2022-07-1524 min
The CareerCastStand-Up Comedy with Prateek HiranandaniLove to have your funny bone tickled? Then tune in to hear Prateek Hiranandani's trademark desi humour mixed with some great advice about life, careers, and taking risks. The Dubai-based comic offers some words of wisdom on how you can overcome your fear to take a big step forward in something you love. You may not be inclined to try stand-up, but we are sure after this, you'll definitely want to turn your hobby/passion into a career!
If you loved this episode, do follow @hiranandaniprateek on Instagram for more laughter and fun. The C...
2022-07-0822 min
The CareerCastInstagram journalism with Shwetha VasanBeing a creator on social media is all the rage these days, but how do you make it sustainable? To answer that question, The CareerCast sat down with digital creator and culture journalist Shwetha Vasan, whose Instagram profile is quickly becoming the go-to for all things culture related. She talks about stepping into journalism, and how to create your own brand in the crowded space that is social media. Learn what it takes to stand out, and how to create content you can be proud of
2022-04-0821 min
The CareerCastThe Pursuit of Meaning & Careers in a Post-Pandemic WorldIn this first episode of The Careercast, all three hosts of the show address the ever-growing need in the Indian youth to shift careers. How can we navigate the landscapes of different industries, and what can we do to find the right balance of success, rigor, learning and mental health.
2022-02-2529 min
CareerChatWelcome to CareerCast! An Introduction to the Career Development CenterWelcome to the first episode of Career Chat! Take a listen as host of Career Chat, Kylee Shivok, and guest Karla Quintanilla speak about the philosophy “Explore. Experience. Achieve.” and the various ways in which the Career Development Center can support the students of DeSales University. Also listen as Karla introduces Beyond the Tassel, another show within the DeSales Career Cast Podcast!
2020-09-0420 min
The Concordis CareercastConcordis Careercast w/ Col. (ret.) Greg Allen of Work of HonorIt's a special episode of the Concordis Careercast as Brad Castoro is joined by Col. (ret.) Greg Allen, a former special operations warrior and one of the key figures with Work of Honor, helping support active duty military personnel transition into the civilian workforce.
2016-04-1828 min