As part of the American Studies Institute lectureship series, Carl Camden will be speaking on the topic “The New World of Work.” He will speak to the faculty, student body and public in the Benson Auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
President Bruce McLarty said he heard Camden last winter when he attended a conference for new presidents and thought Camden would be a beneficial speaker for the students. This is part of Harding’s placement effort for graduates.
Harding offers different programs to help students successfully identify and pursue their career goals by offering guidance, training and tools. Camden regularly consults with leaders of some of the largest and most well known corporations in the world. According to Camden there are plenty of jobs even in a jobless recovery, but people need to realize that those jobs involve a number of different skills.
Camden has observed that jobs are being split among a number of people who work as private contractors.
“His number one challenge to us as college presidents was to teach our students, regardless of their majors, to be such private contractors,” McLarty said.
According to Bob Reely, associate executive director of the American Studies Institute, there are plenty of jobs out there, but future graduates need to be willing work at an entry level position. This lecture is not solely for seniors; everyone will benefit from fresh ideas about how to prepare professionally.
Reely said a bachelor’s degree provides a solid foundation to start a career, but graduates will likely work in a career field that differs from their degree.
Camden is recognized as a leader on talent management and how companies can adapt to succeed in the changing economic landscape. He is currently the president and chief executive officer of Kelly Services.
Camden has been a marketing executive for a bank holding company, co-president of an advertising agency, co-founder of a behavioral research group and a tenured university professor. Camden has been featured in Business Week, The New York Times, Huffington Post, Bloomberg and numerous other publications.
