As an Arizona State University, Nina Mason Pulliam Scholar, I spent a good amount of time becoming familiar with Career Services. The ASU Nina representative arranged for someone to come and show us how to use the Linked In website to prepare for finding out first job after graduation. I also used the online resume services where I emailed them my resume and they provided feedback. I learned a lot from the input I was given. I believe these skills helped me in applying for and receiving the internship I am now enjoying in Washington, DC. While I haven't been able to attend any ASU Career Services events this semester, I am still learning so many fundamental and essential career skills through the TFAS program.
One of the things that we get to enjoy here are weekly events that are planned to prepare us for the next step in our journey toward building our careers. TFAS brings in Alumnis for us to listen to and have question and answer time with. Alumnis share their own experiences with TFAS and tell us how they got to the influential positions that they now hold. This week we had a Professional Development Seminar with a successful professional here in DC named Chris Ullman. We all sat around a round table with the speaker. We ate a light breakfast while he spoke to us. His topic was, How to Land a Job in DC. He is a managing director and the director of global communications for a firm that supports corporate businesses. Mr. Ullman started out by talking to us about how to market ourselves. He told us what information would be important for us to gather and put together about ourselves in this process. He encouraged us to consider both our heads and our hearts in the process. He also shared with us the value of getting critical feedback, how to build our professional network, and how to find opportunites. Finally, he encouraged us to develop a personal narrative that we could share with perspective employers during an interview. I felt empowered and determined to actively continue to work on my career path. It is an ongoing process that becomes a way of life. Mr. Ullman gave a TEDTalk once and his topic was how to "Find Your Whistle". If, like me, you are finishing up in school and considering next steps, you might want to set aside some time to listen to his TED Talk online. I know you will enjoy it.
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Daphne ThompsonPursuing a Bachelor Degree in Public Services and Policy, Daphne is starting her senior year this fall. Archives
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