On Wednesday, I
went to a career planning panel hosted by the Public Relations Student Society
of America (PRSSA). The panel included; Melinda Adams, human resources
specialist for Ketchum, Maria Copeland, public education coordinator for
LifeQuest, Troy Sultan, director of talent acquisition for Grooveshark and
Dwaine Stevens, director of media and community relations for Publix.
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| Grooveshark rep, Lifequest rep, Publix rep, Ketchum rep. photo by Ann-Makir Magloire |
It is important to
know what people in the career field are thinking and doing when they are
hiring individuals like us, college students or recent graduates. I learned
some great tips and took pictures. Here are some of the great tips from these
individuals:
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| Panel member from Grooveshark answer's question from moderator. photo by Ann-Makir Magloire |
1. "We
hire the person we like. Your resume gets you in the door, but your personality
gets you on the team. You sell yourself."
2. "If
you have an opportunity happening now, you have to be brave and go with it. The
doors aren't always open."
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| Panel listen to questions from the moderators. photo by Ann-Makir Magloire |
3. Have
realistic expectations after graduation and get experience in with internships!
4. Start
getting involved in professional organizations now.
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| Career Planning Panel. photo by Ann-Makir Magloire |
5. There
IS such a thing as showing up too early. 15 minutes is a safe amount of time,
no more than that.
Finally, my favorite…….
6. “The
best time to network and build relationships is now, when you're not hungry or
desperate for a job.”
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| Panel and students at PRSSA presentation. photo by Ann-Makir Magloire |
Another tip from a panel member was to look at the requirements for an entry-level job position and work on attaining those skills.
It is very important to stay connected with industry leaders. These individuals could be anyone, and social media is a great way to stay virtually connected with these people. Don't just follow but also join the conversation, engage and be memorable.
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| Natalie, student rep for DECA and Adara Ney, assistant direct for Alpha PRoductions. photo by Ann-Makir Magloire |
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