Career Beats by Esade

Are you applying to consulting and hoping to be called for an interview? If you don’t know if you’ll be interviewing anytime soon, it’s time to start preparing. Consulting processes can be tough, and the sheer number of applicants versus positions available are against your odds. So, you either make the maximum effort to prepare and stand out, or your possibilities of securing an offer are slim.  In this episode of Career Beats, Carmen González, Associate Director and Career Coach at Esade Careers, talks with Mike Mascarenhas, Founder of Mascarenhas Coaching and ex-BCG International Campus Recruiter, about the best ways to increase the chances of being successful in a consulting interview and how to prepare for these highly competitive processes.  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

How often do you find yourself comparing your path to others? Or making career choices not because they feel right, but because they’re what everyone else seems to be doing? Purpose can be such a tricky concept — we all strive to have a clear sense of it, yet many of us don’t take the time to truly define it. In a world where AI and standardization often make professionals sound the same, this task becomes increasingly important. In this episode of Career Beats, Carmen González, Associate Director and Career Coach at Esade Careers, talks with Tania Desa, CEO of Desa Global Leadership and Esade MBA alumna, about how owning your purpose and embracing your uniqueness can become your most powerful career asset. Discover practical tips to identify your personal strengths, communicate your authentic value, and turn your differences into your biggest professional advantage. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you been sending out countless applications only to face silence or rejection? You’re not alone. The job market has shifted, and the old “apply everywhere and wait” approach just doesn’t work anymore. So how can you stand out and succeed in this new landscape? In this episode of Career Beats, Carmen Gonzalez welcomes back Marcus Castro, founder of Career OS. Together, they dive into the new realities of job searching: the impact of AI, why it’s harder than ever to stand out, and how to show genuine intent through proactive strategies, relationship building, and tailored outreach.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

We live in an increasingly volatile world—a world where, even if your work operates locally, global events can still have a significant impact on your company and your job. Being aware of geopolitical developments is of the utmost importance for your professional career, and this trend is likely to accelerate in the coming years. In this episode of Career Beats, we met Jordi Molina, Senior Fellow at EsadeGeo and a renowned expert on geopolitics who has thought a lot about the influence of global events on career moves. Hosted by Carmen González, Associate Director at Esade Careers. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Thinking of job hunting as a sales process can prove useful. Just like in sales, it starts with defining who you're targeting—only this time, it's potential employers instead of customers. From there, you identify companies that match your goals, reach out with tailored applications, and work to turn those opportunities into interviews and offers. The process narrows at each step, demanding strategic effort and persistence. Looking for a job isn't just a task—it’s a project that requires dedication, planning, and follow-through. In this episode of Career Beats, we talk about it with, Marcus Castro, cofounder of CareerOs and an Esade alumnus. CareerOs is a platform that helps students and professionals advance their careers by providing tools to connect with key decision-makers, strategically network, and organize every aspect of their job search. Hosted by Carmen González, Associate Director at Esade Careers. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.