Karen Klerman: Finding the Perfect Job

30/05/2023 35 min
Karen Klerman: Finding the Perfect Job

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Icon Insights, Alexandra McPherson, a 2019 Leeds School of Business graduate, interviews Karen Klerman, a Senior Director of Community Banking and Commercial Real Estate at FNBO. The two of them discuss strategies to navigate the early part of your career with the goal of moving toward an "ideal/perfect job." The examples are based on Karen's background in real estate finance and illustrate how connections, skills, industry, and work environment influence your career path. Karen has been a commercial real estate lender for several decades. Employers include FNBO, Wells Fargo, US Bank. Citibank, Heller Financial, and Sears Roebuck and Company. She is also very active in her community serving on many Boards including CU Real Estate's International Advisory Board, Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, and Boulder Housing Partners (The Housing Authority for the City of Boulder).