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Now that you've accomplished the tricky task of landing a job, it's time to focus your strategy to hit the ground running! We asked our alumni to offer up their best advice for anyone looking to make a strong first impression and to set themselves up for long-lasting success!
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Speech Language Pathologist, Genesis Rehab Services
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Introduce yourself to your coworkers and be friendly
Megan is a Speech Language Pathologist with Genesis Rehab Services in the Frederick, MD area. She works in both a skilled nursing facility as well as an outpatient setting in an assisted living community. Working with the adult and geriatric population, Megan treats many communication disorders that are common among the geriatric community, especially with stroke victims. On any given shift she can be treating swallowing difficulties, cognitive and memory disorders, and most often speech and voice disorders. Megan's advice to interested students is to put yourself out there and network as much as possible. Connections will lead to professional growth and, possibly, jobs.
Megan is a Speech Language Pathologist with Genesis Rehab Services in the Frederick, MD area. She works in both a skilled nursing facility as well as an outpatient setting in an assisted living community. Working with the adult and geriatric population, Megan treats many communication disorders that are common among the geriatric community, especially with stroke victims. On any given shift she can be treating swallowing difficulties, cognitive and memory disorders, and most often speech and voice disorders. Megan's advice to interested students is to put yourself out there and network as much as possible. Connections will lead to professional growth and, possibly, jobs.
Major:
Communication Sciences and Disorders (Bachelor), Speech Language Pathology (Masters)
City: Frederick
State: Maryland
City: Frederick
State: Maryland
Retail Registered Dietitian, ShopRite Supermarkets
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Network and ask as many questions as possible
Kayla is a Retail Registered Dietitian with ShopRite Supermarkets, one of the largest grocery store chains in America. Working a schedule similar to the store's busiest times, Kayla is available by appointment for health assessments and nutrition planning. One of the perks of working in a grocery store is the ability to walk around with her clients to show them first-hand how to find healthy options. Find out how to land a career in nutrition and make a positive impact on your community!
Kayla is a Retail Registered Dietitian with ShopRite Supermarkets, one of the largest grocery store chains in America. Working a schedule similar to the store's busiest times, Kayla is available by appointment for health assessments and nutrition planning. One of the perks of working in a grocery store is the ability to walk around with her clients to show them first-hand how to find healthy options. Find out how to land a career in nutrition and make a positive impact on your community!
Major:
Nutritional Sciences (Bachelor)
City: Bayonne
State: New Jersey
City: Bayonne
State: New Jersey
Speech Language Pathologist, Lehigh Valley Health Network
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Have confidence in yourself
Doris is a Speech Language Pathologist in the Lehigh Valley Health Network. Based out of Allentown, PA, Doris is responsible for diagnosing and treating speech and language impairments in patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric. Working in a large hospital system also means exposure to a wide array of impairment causes, from stroke patients to gunshot wound victims. Doris shares with us her best piece of advice to not just land a job in speech pathology, but to grow and advance.
Doris is a Speech Language Pathologist in the Lehigh Valley Health Network. Based out of Allentown, PA, Doris is responsible for diagnosing and treating speech and language impairments in patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric. Working in a large hospital system also means exposure to a wide array of impairment causes, from stroke patients to gunshot wound victims. Doris shares with us her best piece of advice to not just land a job in speech pathology, but to grow and advance.
Major:
Communication Sciences and Disorders (Bachelor), Speech Language Pathology (Masters)
City: Allentown
State: Pennsylvania
City: Allentown
State: Pennsylvania
Speech Language Pathologist, Wilson School District, West Lawn
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Never be afraid to ask for help
Ashleigh is a Speech Language Pathologist with the Wilson School District near Reading, PA. Dividing her time between two middle schools in the district, she diagnoses and treats students with speech and language impairments. Treatments can include things such as tongue positioning exercises or even basic communication exercises such as how to classify various objects. Find out how to turn a passion for speech pathology and education into a rewarding career!
Ashleigh is a Speech Language Pathologist with the Wilson School District near Reading, PA. Dividing her time between two middle schools in the district, she diagnoses and treats students with speech and language impairments. Treatments can include things such as tongue positioning exercises or even basic communication exercises such as how to classify various objects. Find out how to turn a passion for speech pathology and education into a rewarding career!
Major:
Communication Sciences and Disorders (Bachelor), Speech Language Pathology (Masters)
City: Reading
State: Pennsylvania
City: Reading
State: Pennsylvania
CEO, Pathways Community Living
Channel:
Non-Profit & Philanthropy
Topic: Know the company mission inside and out
Brittany is the CEO of Pathways Community Living, an organization that offers both residential and culinary services as well as behavioral health services to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Whether checking compliance with state licensure or building relationships with potential parters, Brittany's main goal is to uphold the health and safety of the residents.
Brittany is the CEO of Pathways Community Living, an organization that offers both residential and culinary services as well as behavioral health services to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Whether checking compliance with state licensure or building relationships with potential parters, Brittany's main goal is to uphold the health and safety of the residents.
Major:
Biobehavioral Health (Bachelor)
City: Allison Park
State: Pennsylvania
City: Allison Park
State: Pennsylvania
Project Director, Independent Consultant, AD Future
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Be observant, humble, and willing to volunteer
Jackie is a Project Director and independent consultant in the healthcare industry with a focus on pharmaceutical research and development. Her main responsibility is to take any given project from inception and strategizing to global collaboration and completion. Much of Jackie's work as focused on oncology, bringing medication research to completion for cancer drugs. Find out how Jackie uses research and clinical testing to turn concepts into products!
Jackie is a Project Director and independent consultant in the healthcare industry with a focus on pharmaceutical research and development. Her main responsibility is to take any given project from inception and strategizing to global collaboration and completion. Much of Jackie's work as focused on oncology, bringing medication research to completion for cancer drugs. Find out how Jackie uses research and clinical testing to turn concepts into products!
Major:
Health Policy and Adminstration (Bachelor), Public Policy (Masters), MBA (Masters)
City: Malvern
State: Pennsylvania
City: Malvern
State: Pennsylvania
Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Children's Specialized Hospital
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Seek out the advice of the most experienced peers
Anjelica is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist in the outpatient department at Children's Specialized Hospital in New Jersey. Seeing patients from birth until twenty-one, Anjelica works with her assigned children to improve the skills they need to function through their daily activities as well as ultimately become more independent. On top of her therapy duties, Anjelica also takes pleasure in further educating both her patients' families as well as the general public on the benefits and necessities of occupational therapy.
Anjelica is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist in the outpatient department at Children's Specialized Hospital in New Jersey. Seeing patients from birth until twenty-one, Anjelica works with her assigned children to improve the skills they need to function through their daily activities as well as ultimately become more independent. On top of her therapy duties, Anjelica also takes pleasure in further educating both her patients' families as well as the general public on the benefits and necessities of occupational therapy.
Major:
Biobehavioral Health (Bachelor), Occupational Therapy (Masters)
City: Mountainside
State: New Jersey
City: Mountainside
State: New Jersey
Speech Language Pathologist, Central Intermediate Unit # 10
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Shadow coworkers and ask questions
Kristen is a Speech Language Pathologist. She works with preschool students (ages 3-5) at the Central Intermediate Unit in State College, PA. She works with students who are referred to her office by peers, teachers, or parents who are concerned about their child's communication. Kristen sees the children on a weekly basis throughout the school year, going over speech language exercise for the child to take home and practice with their family. Find out why this could be a rewarding career for people interested in both speech pathology and childhood education!
Kristen is a Speech Language Pathologist. She works with preschool students (ages 3-5) at the Central Intermediate Unit in State College, PA. She works with students who are referred to her office by peers, teachers, or parents who are concerned about their child's communication. Kristen sees the children on a weekly basis throughout the school year, going over speech language exercise for the child to take home and practice with their family. Find out why this could be a rewarding career for people interested in both speech pathology and childhood education!
Major:
Communication Sciences and Disorders (Bachelor), Speech Language Pathology (Masters)
City: State College
State: Pennsylvania
City: State College
State: Pennsylvania
Genetic Counselor and Clinical Investigator, Geisinger Health System
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Meet and greet as many people as you can
Tara is a Genetic Counselor and Clinical Investigator with the Geisinger Health System. Her main role as a genetic counselor is to help individuals understand, adapt to, and act on genetic risk information for disease. Working out of the Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania, Tara uses her patients' test results to direct them to both the proper treatment specialist as well as peer groups with similar diagnoses.
Tara is a Genetic Counselor and Clinical Investigator with the Geisinger Health System. Her main role as a genetic counselor is to help individuals understand, adapt to, and act on genetic risk information for disease. Working out of the Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania, Tara uses her patients' test results to direct them to both the proper treatment specialist as well as peer groups with similar diagnoses.
Major:
Biobehavioral Health (Bachelor), Genetic Counseling (Masters)
City: Lewistown
State: Pennsylvania
City: Lewistown
State: Pennsylvania
Candid Career Videos
Account Manager, Pinterest
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Identify mentors, advocates, and influencers
Ariel is an Account Manager with Pinterest, one of the leading social media platforms devoted to the sharing and discovering of ideas. Ariel handles disruptor partnerships at Pinterest, working with brands such as Warby Parker and Hello Fresh to strategize ways to maximize their advertising investments.
Topic: Identify mentors, advocates, and influencers
Ariel is an Account Manager with Pinterest, one of the leading social media platforms devoted to the sharing and discovering of ideas. Ariel handles disruptor partnerships at Pinterest, working with brands such as Warby Parker and Hello Fresh to strategize ways to maximize their advertising investments.
Major:
Cognitive Science (Bachelor)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Director of Operations, A+I
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Do what is asked of you and ask questions
Will is the Director of Operations at A+I (Architecture Plus Information), an architecture design firm that focuses on more than just the structural design of a space. Based out of NY, Will has his hand in a little bit of everything. From bringing on new staff to overseeing current projects, no two days are the same at a NY architecture studio.
Topic: Do what is asked of you and ask questions
Will is the Director of Operations at A+I (Architecture Plus Information), an architecture design firm that focuses on more than just the structural design of a space. Based out of NY, Will has his hand in a little bit of everything. From bringing on new staff to overseeing current projects, no two days are the same at a NY architecture studio.
Major:
English Literature (Bachelor), Studio Art (Bachelor), Architecture (Masters)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Staff Development Officer, United Nations Secretariat
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Ask questions before acting
Kate is a Staff Development Officer at the United Nations. Working out of the NYC headquarters in the Secretariat Group, the executive arm of the organization, Kate is responsible for the career development programs that will help UN staff grow in their careers.
Topic: Ask questions before acting
Kate is a Staff Development Officer at the United Nations. Working out of the NYC headquarters in the Secretariat Group, the executive arm of the organization, Kate is responsible for the career development programs that will help UN staff grow in their careers.
Major:
English Literature (Bachelor), Social Work (Masters)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Law Student, Valparaiso University Law School
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Don't say No
Mark is a Law Student at Valparaiso University Law School in Indianapolis, IN. Although halfway through his education, Mark is no stranger to the law, having spent over a decade working in various criminal justice roles. After leaving the NYPD for medical reasons, Mark spent time as a probation officer for Indiana, an Emergency Operations Manager for the Department of Homeland Security, and an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the University of Colorado Denver. Mark decided he could make an even bigger impact in criminal justice if he returned to school for his law degree. Now, with graduation a year away, Mark has his sights on next steps and fantastic advice for fellow graduating students.
Topic: Don't say No
Mark is a Law Student at Valparaiso University Law School in Indianapolis, IN. Although halfway through his education, Mark is no stranger to the law, having spent over a decade working in various criminal justice roles. After leaving the NYPD for medical reasons, Mark spent time as a probation officer for Indiana, an Emergency Operations Manager for the Department of Homeland Security, and an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the University of Colorado Denver. Mark decided he could make an even bigger impact in criminal justice if he returned to school for his law degree. Now, with graduation a year away, Mark has his sights on next steps and fantastic advice for fellow graduating students.
Major:
Criminology and Criminal Justice (Bachelor), Criminology (Masters), Russian Studies (Masters)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Talent Management Specialist, Memorial Blood Centers
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Don't ask the same question more than three times
Regina is a Talent Management Specialist with Memorial Blood Centers, a nonprofit supplier of blood and ambulances in the Midwest region. When Regina first started with the company as a recruiter she was phone-screening 30-50 candidates per week and sitting in on half a dozen in-person interviews. Now being more on the management and talent engagement side of things, Regina only sits in on the higher-level interviews. Her main role now is to manage the talent acquisition staff, creating search matrixes and coaching her team to perform at it's peak level.
Topic: Don't ask the same question more than three times
Regina is a Talent Management Specialist with Memorial Blood Centers, a nonprofit supplier of blood and ambulances in the Midwest region. When Regina first started with the company as a recruiter she was phone-screening 30-50 candidates per week and sitting in on half a dozen in-person interviews. Now being more on the management and talent engagement side of things, Regina only sits in on the higher-level interviews. Her main role now is to manage the talent acquisition staff, creating search matrixes and coaching her team to perform at it's peak level.
City:
Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
State: Minnesota
Senior Account Executive, ICF Olson
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Seek out mentors to help guide you
Zach is a Senior Account Executive with ICF Olson, a customer experience agency with world class expertise in digital solutions, loyalty, branding, and public relations. Zach explains his role as the collaborator between client and agency - working with creative, strategy, and media teams to ensure client's business objectives are met and creative vision from the agency is carried out.
Topic: Seek out mentors to help guide you
Zach is a Senior Account Executive with ICF Olson, a customer experience agency with world class expertise in digital solutions, loyalty, branding, and public relations. Zach explains his role as the collaborator between client and agency - working with creative, strategy, and media teams to ensure client's business objectives are met and creative vision from the agency is carried out.
Major:
Marketing (Bachelor)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Recruiter, Plus Relocation
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Try to learn the business as a whole before learning your role
Amber is a recruiter with Plus Relocation, a global mobility company that helps their clients find the proper relocation solution. Amber is on the forefront of finding new talent for the organization, searching and interviewing candidates all over the world from Minneapolis to Shanghai. Amber shares some great tips for students about to do their first phone interview as well as how to make the most of their first week on a new job!
Topic: Try to learn the business as a whole before learning your role
Amber is a recruiter with Plus Relocation, a global mobility company that helps their clients find the proper relocation solution. Amber is on the forefront of finding new talent for the organization, searching and interviewing candidates all over the world from Minneapolis to Shanghai. Amber shares some great tips for students about to do their first phone interview as well as how to make the most of their first week on a new job!
Major:
Human Resource Management (Bachelor)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Talent Acquisition Specialist, Memorial Blood Centers
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Keep track of important names and information
Taylor is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with Memorial Blood Centers, a Midwest nonprofit that supplies both life-saving blood and ambulances to area hospitals. Taylor oversees the recruitment process from start to finish, including candidate searching, interviewing, on-boarding, and finally post-hire integration. Taylor advises new hires to soak up information like a sponge and to keep a notebook of people's names and important points you pick up the first few months.
Topic: Keep track of important names and information
Taylor is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with Memorial Blood Centers, a Midwest nonprofit that supplies both life-saving blood and ambulances to area hospitals. Taylor oversees the recruitment process from start to finish, including candidate searching, interviewing, on-boarding, and finally post-hire integration. Taylor advises new hires to soak up information like a sponge and to keep a notebook of people's names and important points you pick up the first few months.
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Business Unit Controller, Silver King - Marmon Group
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Always ask for more assignments when your work is finished
Katie is the Business Unit Controller for Silver King, one of the most successful commercial refrigeration manufacturers and installers in the country. Katie handles all of the accounting and finance for the company, including pricing and costing, financial analysis, expense report audits, procurement and purchasing, and much more. Katie urges any students interested in business to spend some time in an accounting department to get a first-hand, real-world look at how a business operates.
Topic: Always ask for more assignments when your work is finished
Katie is the Business Unit Controller for Silver King, one of the most successful commercial refrigeration manufacturers and installers in the country. Katie handles all of the accounting and finance for the company, including pricing and costing, financial analysis, expense report audits, procurement and purchasing, and much more. Katie urges any students interested in business to spend some time in an accounting department to get a first-hand, real-world look at how a business operates.
Major:
Economics (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Manager of Product Specialists and Product Development Coordinators, Made For Retail
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Be aware of your new surroundings and the nonverbal cues
Samantha is the Manager of Product Specialists and Product Development Coordinators at Made For Retail, a product development studio that develops "comprehensive assortments and turnkey programs for national retailers". Samantha's main responsibility is to oversee both the back-end side of preproduction and manufacturing as well as the front-end side of product development and marketing. When not in the office Samantha may find herself visiting manufacturers oversees, learning about their production processes in order to better lead her own teams back home.
Topic: Be aware of your new surroundings and the nonverbal cues
Samantha is the Manager of Product Specialists and Product Development Coordinators at Made For Retail, a product development studio that develops "comprehensive assortments and turnkey programs for national retailers". Samantha's main responsibility is to oversee both the back-end side of preproduction and manufacturing as well as the front-end side of product development and marketing. When not in the office Samantha may find herself visiting manufacturers oversees, learning about their production processes in order to better lead her own teams back home.
Major:
Retail Merchandising (Bachelor)
City: Roseville
State: Minnesota
City: Roseville
State: Minnesota
Recruiter, Hammer Residences, Inc.
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Be eager to offer a fresh perspective on company issues
Katie is a Recruiter for Hammer Residences, a residential support provider for individuals with developmental disabilities. Her main task as a recruiter is talent acquisition, which involves managing the Applicant Tracking System, screening applicants, conducting interviews, and placement of new hires. Along with the acquisition of future employees, Katie also has a large hand in the relations management of current employees, working with various departments to improve the Hammer Residences employee experience.
Topic: Be eager to offer a fresh perspective on company issues
Katie is a Recruiter for Hammer Residences, a residential support provider for individuals with developmental disabilities. Her main task as a recruiter is talent acquisition, which involves managing the Applicant Tracking System, screening applicants, conducting interviews, and placement of new hires. Along with the acquisition of future employees, Katie also has a large hand in the relations management of current employees, working with various departments to improve the Hammer Residences employee experience.
Major:
Sociology (Bachelor), Sociology (Masters)
City: Wayzata
State: Minnesota
City: Wayzata
State: Minnesota
Inside Sales Representative, Ryerson Inc
Channel:
Starting a New Job
Topic: Ask for more opportunities and responsibility
Michael is an Inside Sales Representative with Ryerson Inc, a metal processor and distributor that "offers more than 65,000 varieties of stainless, aluminum, carbon and alloys in all shapes and sizes." His main role is to process sales and monitor all orders from initial sale to final delivery. Michael also works with customers, both new and existing, on customized quotations for their business needs.
Topic: Ask for more opportunities and responsibility
Michael is an Inside Sales Representative with Ryerson Inc, a metal processor and distributor that "offers more than 65,000 varieties of stainless, aluminum, carbon and alloys in all shapes and sizes." His main role is to process sales and monitor all orders from initial sale to final delivery. Michael also works with customers, both new and existing, on customized quotations for their business needs.
Major:
Marketing (Bachelor)
City: Denver
State: Colorado
City: Denver
State: Colorado