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Ellease Bender
Issue date: 4/24/09 Section: News
"What are you doing next year?" is the magical question most seniors may avoid. As employment continues to rise and graduation nears, time is getting tight for those entering the job market. To ease stress, make some connections, and boost their images, both Arts and Sciences and Holt students attended the Networking Roundtable and Personal Development Luncheon workshop. Communique, a campus organization for potential Communications professionals, hosted the Saturday afternoon event.
A panel of successful public relations, advertising, and publishing professionals addressed attendees about their field, accomplishments and pieces of advice for navigating the communications world. Students then met with the professionals speed-dating style, making connections, and receiving valuable answers to burning questions: "How can liberal arts students remain competitive in this job market?," "What about grad school?," "I'm really interested in publishing, is there any way I can stop by your offices?" Marian Cacciatore, a Career Coach for Holt students, wrapped up the event with her presentation "Navigating the Job Market in a Downturn Economy" to equip attendees with tips on getting the right job.
The event provided valuable and exclusive information for graduates hoping to enter this competitive industry. In case you missed it, take advantage of the following tips emphasized at the roundtable.
1. Network: "3 out of 4 jobs come from a friend," according to Cacciatore. Make a list of everyone you know and their industry. Definitely send a resume over, but also go establish a personal connection. Drop an email from time to time to update them on your progress. Post to their wall just to check in. Never doubt these personal ties; they can be the key to that next great job. Do not reply on the relationship alone, though, Cacciatore claims. Personally contact potential employers. Send an email or, even better, head over to the office and introduce yourself.
A panel of successful public relations, advertising, and publishing professionals addressed attendees about their field, accomplishments and pieces of advice for navigating the communications world. Students then met with the professionals speed-dating style, making connections, and receiving valuable answers to burning questions: "How can liberal arts students remain competitive in this job market?," "What about grad school?," "I'm really interested in publishing, is there any way I can stop by your offices?" Marian Cacciatore, a Career Coach for Holt students, wrapped up the event with her presentation "Navigating the Job Market in a Downturn Economy" to equip attendees with tips on getting the right job.
The event provided valuable and exclusive information for graduates hoping to enter this competitive industry. In case you missed it, take advantage of the following tips emphasized at the roundtable.
1. Network: "3 out of 4 jobs come from a friend," according to Cacciatore. Make a list of everyone you know and their industry. Definitely send a resume over, but also go establish a personal connection. Drop an email from time to time to update them on your progress. Post to their wall just to check in. Never doubt these personal ties; they can be the key to that next great job. Do not reply on the relationship alone, though, Cacciatore claims. Personally contact potential employers. Send an email or, even better, head over to the office and introduce yourself.
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Orlando Movers
posted 4/30/09 @ 11:23 AM EST
Sounds like there was some pretty good advice handed out by the panelists. This will be valuable to many graduating students.
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