-: If I could do it over, I would still come
to the University of North Alabama, for certain,
but I would definitely be
a Human Resources Management major, or a business degree.
I would always encourage folks
that think they're gonna end up in business
to pursue a degree in that area.
And I missed out on that part,
so I've had to make up for it through the years
and try to learn in continuing education, those type things.
Certainly from my experience at First Metro Bank
as Human Resources Director,
we are involved with other colleges,
the University of North Alabama, as well as others,
and have the opportunity to hire and have interns, even.
Being able to have an internship,
whether it's paid or unpaid,
could certainly be beneficial.
I know many times we want to be paid
for whatever position we have,
and as a college student, we probably need the income.
However, maybe just an internship that's unpaid
for a few hours a week to get our foot in the door,
could be worth it.
But the big question is, what are we gonna do
when we get our foot in the door?
What's gonna be our response at that time
to the work environment that we're in?
How are we going to set ourselves on a path for success
from the first time we enter in that arena?
I would say the way to make the best impression
in the Human Resources arena would definitely be
following the dress code.
Dress professionally.
I think in any arena, that's important, of course.
Attendance, being early.
Not just on time, but early.
Being prepared and ready, focused on trying
to do the best job that can be done,
and whatever task given,
no matter how trivial they might seem.