Trojan Talk with McMaster-Carr

Event details Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location: Online Department: Career Center About this event Inside the Decision Room: How Leaders Navigate Complex Business Challenges Join USC alum Emiko Myers ('18, Public Policy), Senior Product Manager at McMaster-Carr, for an interactive virtual Trojan Talk that goes beyond the traditional company info session and offers an inside look at how impactful business decisions are made. Have you ever wondered how leaders approach complex challenges, balance competing priorities, and drive meaningful outcomes? In this session, Emiko will walk through a real business challenge she's encountered, sharing the decision-making process, key tradeoffs, stakeholder considerations, and lessons learned along the way. This is your opportunity to see how classroom concepts translate into real-world impact while gaining insight into the kind of problem-solving, leadership, and collaboration that drive success at McMaster-Carr. ✨ What to Expect: 🎯 A behind-the-scenes look at a real business challenge and project led by Emiko 🧩 Discussion of the inputs, tradeoffs, and stakeholders involved in the decision-making process 💭 Opportunities to weigh in on what you would do and compare your approach to the actual outcome 📈 Key lessons learned and reflections from Emiko's experience 🚀 Insight into how McMaster-Carr employees create meaningful impact and grow their careers 🎓 Perspectives from a USC graduate on navigating the transition from college to career Whether you're interested in business, technology, operations, product management, or leadership, this session will provide practical insights and a firsthand look at the work happening at McMaster-Carr. Come ready to think critically, ask questions, and explore what a career at McMaster-Carr could look like. Note: Our career opportunities are not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by McMaster-Carr. Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/2042502/share_preview Official event details: https://calendar.usc.edu/event/trojan-talk-with-mcmaster-carr