Careers in a Changing World: Opportunities, Skills & Navigating What's Next with Cambridge Judge and ESMT Berlin

"Companies want to know the real person, the human behind those applications."

AI, technological innovation, and economic change are transforming the workplace—and creating new challenges and opportunities for professionals at every stage of their careers.

So, what skills will be most valuable? Where are the growth opportunities? And how can you stay competitive in an evolving job market?

In this special episode of Inside the GMAT, GMAC Deputy Editor Matt Kefford speaks with Sadia Cuthbert, Head of Cambridge Judge Careers at Cambridge Judge Business School, and Marcel Kalis, Director of the Career Development Center at ESMT Berlin, during the GMAC Virtual MBA + Master's Tour Europe.

Together, they explore the trends shaping the future of work, including the impact of AI on hiring and established career paths, changes in the global job market, and the growing importance of skills like curiosity, communication, adaptability, and relationship-building.

They also discuss where new opportunities may emerge, what candidates should understand about recruiting in Europe, and how business school students can make the most of career services, internships, company connections, and other experiences beyond the classroom.

Plus, Sadia and Marcel share practical advice you can put into action now as you prepare for whatever comes next in your career.

This special episode is brought to you by Cambridge Judge Business School and ESMT Berlin.

About Our Guests:

Sadia Cuthbert is Director of Careers at Cambridge Judge Business School, where she leads a dedicated team delivering a comprehensive programme of career development, skills training, and recruitment opportunities for experienced postgraduate students across the MBA, Executive MBA, and MFin programmes. Sadia began her career as an impact consultant working across South Asia, Mexico, and the Philippines, before transitioning into equity markets research at Bear Stearns and subsequently into equity sales. She spent 12 years in the City, London as an equity stockbroker specialising in emerging markets, at HSBC and Merrill Lynch. Deeply passionate about economics, development, and finance, Sadia brings a rare combination of frontline commercial experience and a genuine commitment to social impact to her work at Cambridge Judge. She is an active mentor and former board member of the Centre for Global Equality, an organisation focused on inclusive innovation. Sadia holds a Masters in Econometrics and Mathematical E