Elizabethtown College welcomed four professionals to campus on Wednesday, Nov. 29 for a career panel. Sponsored by the Mapping Career Goals and Job Shadowing course, the panel included Aaron\u2019s Acres Executive Director Risa Paskoff, WebstaurantStore\u2019s Site Maintenance Project Coordinator Tyler Latshaw, WebFX\u2019s Talent Acquisition Specialist Emily Good and Hershey Entertainment and Resorts\u2019 Director of Recruitment Courtney McKenna. The four took the time to describe what exactly their positions entailed, and the floor was opened up to questions.<\/p>\n
When students did not come up with many questions, the panelists decided to try a role-reversal. Good asked if anyone was in the midst of a job search, and interviewed the two students who raised their hands. One student, professional writing major Stephanie Miller, coincidentally had already been looking at applying to WebstaurantStore and WebFX.<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t think anyone ends up exactly where they think they\u2019re going to be.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\u201cEven though I\u2019m researching some of the places that were there and plan on applying, there\u2019s still a lot to learn about the organizations themselves and the application process,\u201d Miller said after the event. \u201cAnd one of the only ways to learn that is to go through it like I am now.\u201d<\/p>\n
All four businesses represented at the panel are known for hiring E-town students. In fact, Latshaw graduated from E-town in 2017 as an information systems major. In less than two years at WebstaurantStore, Latshaw\u2019s title has changed twice, and he became team leader for WebstaurantStore\u2019s E-town ambassador team, which connects students with alumni.<\/p>\n
While the panelists varied in age and experience, all agreed that today\u2019s companies are searching for a cultural fit. Good described WebFX\u2019s \u201cbootcamp\u201d for new employees as a way for those who fit the company\u2019s culture to learn the ins and outs of the job\u2019s technical aspects. As Good said, companies want to hire people who are excited to work.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you\u2019re not absolutely passionate about the position itself, you\u2019re not going to be fulfilled,\u201d Good explained.<\/p>\n
Paskoff agreed with Good\u2019s sentiment, adding, \u201cThat passion is going to speak louder than anything.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, Aaron\u2019s Acres Executive Director pointed out that even a miserable job experience can be a learning moment.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo matter the experience, I never see it as a negative,\u201d Paskoff said.<\/p>\n
The panelists recognized students\u2019 concerns about job market prospects and the stress of application processes. During the final fifteen minutes of the panel, each guest provided anecdotal advice to students trying to decide their career paths. The main gist? Make connections, get professional\u2019s perspectives and get experience.<\/p>\n
While only two of the panelists were part of the recruiting process, students who attended the panel reacted positively to the advice offered by these professionals.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt made the people on the other side of the application process seem more human,\u201d Miller said. \u201cThey may not be the ones who actually read my application, but they were friendly faces in an intimidating process.\u201d<\/p>\n
At the event\u2019s conclusion, the panelists handed out business cards and took the time to speak with students individually. And, for those in the room who admitted to having no clue what they wanted to do with their future, the panelists left them with this simple advice: Don\u2019t limit yourself.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think anyone ends up exactly where they think they\u2019re going to be,\u201d Good assured them. After all, too many prospects is, in the end, better than none.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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