VCU Business’ Helene Bumbalo breaks down navigating career paths on FEDtalk podcast
By: Megan Nash
“Stay flexible in your career,” advises Helene Bumbalo, associate director of graduate professional development at the VCU School of Business. In the latest episode of FEDtalk, a podcast featuring expert discussions on federal work issues, Bumbalo recounts her own “crooked” career path. She began with aspirations of being a psychotherapist, transitioned into healthcare management and ultimately found her place in career coaching.
In her conversation with host Jason Briefel, Bumbalo addresses the real-world challenges VCU students face in the job market. She emphasizes the importance of proactive networking in an era dominated by AI-driven job applications and shares the value of bringing industry professionals into classrooms to help students explore career paths and navigate federal hiring processes.
Her straightforward advice? Don’t go it alone—seek support from career counselors and leverage LinkedIn to find your way in today’s job market.
Listen to the full episode, Career Pathways: Navigating Public vs. Private Sectors
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