Blogstream: Guest Speakers

Our guests range from travel agents to finance professionals who connect with students firsthand.

Erik Cortez, PricewaterhouseCoopers / Kevin Scelfo, Macquarie Group

Save, save, save. And when necessary, spend wisely. Kevin Scelfo says he hopes the presentation he delivered with Erik Cortez gave students a basic understanding of “the simple concepts of saving for your future and how banks operate.” Scelfo knows—building a new independent life will require lots of advanced planning. He says he was most [read more…]

Miranda Cooper, American TESOL Institute / Anne Marous, Tishman Speyer

As we know, depending on the business, excellent customer service can seem like a foreign concept in any corner of the world. Miranda Cooper teamed up with Anne Marous to encourage young hopefuls to perfect the customer service and problem-solving skills they’ll need to secure job opportunities in Cambodia’s hospitality industry. Cooper and Marous introduced [read more…]

Jennifer Bonicelli, Ericsson

Jennifer Bonicelli joined EGBOK Mission to teach students what they need to know to prepare for that first job interview. From how to search for a job in the hospitality industry to developing valuable interview skills, Bonicelli laid the groundwork for this essential process. She also cut right to chase with practical advice: no talking [read more…]

Jay Cohen, Kelvin Chia Partnership

Curious students peppered Jay Cohen with more questions about what it’s like to be a lawyer than about any other profession so far. The only thing students knew about lawyers is what they could remember from Hollywood movies. Cohen used his expert understanding of Cambodia’s legal system to give an overview of the very complicated [read more…]

Beth Justus, Piazza Travel

Beth Justus joined students to talk about what it’s like to visit new places and experience new sights and sounds as an international traveler. “From the time I stepped foot off the plane, 28 students were there to meet me. My heart was touched,” said Justus. “Students ran up to me and hugged me. They [read more…]