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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫: 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭'𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 Kavya Joshi, a junior and president of the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), shares her experience at this year’s College of Business Career Fair: "As a first-generation student, attending the Career Fair was all about stepping out of my comfort zone, honing my elevator pitch, and connecting with recruiters like KeHe Distributors, Echo Logistics, and DHL. I realized that these networking opportunities directly aligned with my career goals. I learned how my major translates to real-world roles and how curiosity can help you build meaningful conversations. It’s amazing how much confidence I gained—not just in my speaking skills but also in understanding the value I can bring to a company." Key takeaways from Kavya’s experience:   -Networking opens doors to unexpected opportunities.   -Confidence grows when you step outside your comfort zone.   -Research is crucial—whether it’s refining your resume or understanding a company’s values.   -Facing obstacles? Don’t give up. Every experience is a learning opportunity! 𝐊𝐚𝐯𝐲𝐚'𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞?  "Take initiative, put yourself out there, and leverage every opportunity to learn. It only takes 30 minutes of research to create a meaningful connection with one recruiter." The College of Business Career Fair is an invaluable resource for NIU students to gain hands-on experience in networking and jumpstart their careers!  #niucob #cobstudents #mgmtmatters

𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲: 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 Just as our drivers - our pilots on the road - are close to our customers every day, we also want to be close to potential employees. Our participation in the career fairs this year has once again shown how valuable such events are: They offer an excellent opportunity to get to know promising talent and allow them to experience the world of Hödlmayr. With our wide variety of exciting jobs and career paths, there is a lot to discover in our company - and that is exactly what we want to show. 💡 Leonhard Pilz, HR-Manager at Hödlmayr Logistics GmbH: "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘶𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘴 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘵. 𝘚𝘰 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘪𝘯-𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦.” ℹ️ You can find more information about our career paths and current vacancies on our website. #careerfairs #talentsearch #employerbranding #peopleinlogistics

Keep Going! My drive to explore and learn seems to be taking me to some pretty awesome places lately! Over the last couple of months, what started as a low hit is now shining the Go-Getter in me.   You know that feeling when you want something, and you set out to get it? I call it "Umph!" Well, I’m on it, focused on building my brand, serving, and giving back as much as I can. I’m confident that I have what it takes.   Yesterday, my networking efforts landed me at the ALX Career Fair. Honestly, at first, I felt awkward for being a bit older. There were so many young people, most probably in their early twenties. But guess what? We were all there for the same reason—to learn, grow, and make connections! The panel of HR experts was amazing. They enlightened and empowered us with insights on how to best position ourselves in the job market. Gathoni M. talk on GRIT hit home for me. She broke it down—grit is about being goal-oriented, resilient, having integrity, and communicating thoughtfully. I mean, that’s the kind of wisdom that sticks! She also addressed the pain we experience in workplaces and reassured us that, despite it all, we recover. Every day is a new chance to start fresh, and I could tell many of us needed to hear that   I truly appreciate the alx_africa for the well-organized event, you are inspiring us for sure. #ALX #CareerFair #Networking #GoGetter #Grit #Umph #KeepGoing #GrowthMindset #Resilience #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #JobMarket #PersonalGrowth #GoalSetting #Leadership #ContinuousLearning #SuccessMindset #HRInsights #CareerOpportunities #Empowerment #AdministrativeExcellence #ExecutiveSupport #LeadershipSupport #OfficeManagement #EfficiencyExpert

SHPE 2024 - A Story of Leadership & Some Feedback One of the most memorable moments from SHPE 2024 happened on the first day of the career fair. It was 4:00 AM 🕓, and a line had already started forming, filled with eager attendees hoping to get ahead. By 5:30 AM, the crowd had grown restless 😓, and the tension was palpable. That’s when Saad Bahlouli stepped up and did something remarkable.With a voice full of courage 💪, he called out to the crowd: “Let’s be civilized and turn this into a single file before they have to manage us.” His words cut through the early morning chaos, and what happened next was inspiring—a roaring applause 👏 erupted from the crowd as everyone followed his lead. In that moment, Saad demonstrated true leadership, turning what could have been a stressful situation into one of unity and mutual respect 🤝. It’s individuals like Saad who remind us of the importance of community and stepping up when it matters most. These are the moments we should celebrate at SHPE—where leadership isn’t just about titles but about action 🔥. Aside from lining up during ungodly hours 🌙 and some logistical issues with luncheon tickets 🎟️, there were definitely areas for improvement. Hopefully, future conventions can address these challenges to enhance the overall experience! On a positive note, I loved Qualcomm's approach to talent acquisition—roaming the convention hall, handpicking individuals who resonated with their values on a personal level. A unique and effective strategy! 💼 To all the companies I connected with—thank you! It truly means the world to me to have met so many talented and deserving individuals making a difference in the world! 🌍✨ #Leadership #EventFeedback #Community #SHPE2024 #CareerFair #Inspiration #Qualcomm

🌟 Join Me at the Austin Career Expo! 🚀 Let's Connect and Thrive Together! As we navigate through these challenging times, I've been reflecting on the journey many of us have faced with unemployment. I know firsthand how tough it can be. But here's the thing – even when I was gainfully employed, my curiosity about what else was out there never waned. That curiosity is what led me to explore new opportunities, network with inspiring individuals, and ultimately grow both personally and professionally. That's why I'm thrilled to share that I'll be attending the upcoming City of Austin Career Expo! 🎉 Join me on April 11th from 11 am to 4 pm at the Palmer Event Center. It's not just about finding a job, it's about embracing the chance to connect with like-minded individuals, explore diverse career paths, and seize new opportunities for growth. Whether you're currently job hunting, seeking new connections, or simply curious about what the future holds, this event promises to be an incredible opportunity. With a plethora of employers spanning various industries, there's something for everyone. Let's turn challenges into opportunities and uncertainties into possibilities. Join me at the Austin Career Fair, and let's embark on this journey together. I can't wait to see familiar faces and meet new ones! 🤝 Drop a comment below if you'll be there or if you have any questions. Let's make this career fair an event to remember! 💼✨ #CareerFair #Networking #Opportunity #Austin #JobSearch #ProfessionalGrowth

Corinne Mills visited the Crick last week and shared these top tips for building a fulfilling career in science and beyond... ⬇️   🔹 You’re much more than your job title. Some fields (including science!) use the same job title for completely different jobs. Introduce yourself by saying what you do and why.   🔹 It’s the way that you do it. Expertise and knowledge are important, but behaviour and how you influence the behaviour of others is what builds your reputation and gets you employed.   🔹 Talk positively about yourself. Learn what you’re the go-to person for and know how to describe it to other people.   🔹 Get ready for change. Technological change means that careers now don’t follow the traditional ladder. Be open to a zigzagging career and movement between fields and specialisms.   🔹 People are your greatest resource. Take time to deliberately build and use your network to find opportunities and share experiences.   Corinne visited the Crick as part of our Academy’s annual Careers Fest - a week dedicated to career development for people across the institute. We’ve been taking part in careers fairs, panel discussions and workshops on everything from networking skills to taking up new roles abroad.

I recently had the privilege of speaking at a careers fair at my old school, reflecting on my journey from corporate learning to running my own business. Sharing my career milestones and lessons learned with sixth-form students reminded me that the insights I’ve gained over the years aren’t just for those starting out but also for seasoned professionals. Here are a few key takeaways I shared with the students—and ones that apply to all of us: 💡 Embrace new opportunities, even the unexpected. 💡 Build strong relationships and seek mentors. 💡 Learn from setbacks and grow from them. 💡 Develop both hard and soft skills. 💡 Stay curious and committed to lifelong learning. 💡 Take charge of your career by aligning your strengths with the needs of your industry. 💡 Align passion with purpose for long-term fulfilment. These principles have shaped my path from corporate to entrepreneurship, and they continue to guide me in supporting organisations and individuals through training, mentoring, and career development. Have you reflected on the lessons you’ve learned along your career journey? You can read more about this here: https://lnkd.in/eRxiUH3J #CareerDevelopment #KeynoteSpeaker #CareersFair #Mentorship

Are you passionate about social values within your company? Would you like to support young talent and shape the future of your industry?   We are inviting you to get involved in Newcastle College’s Industry Week from Monday, 3rd March 2024 to Thursday, 6th March 2024. What’s Industry Week All About? Industry Week is a fantastic opportunity to meet and inspire our students as they explore potential career paths. Your expertise and insights could be the key to unlocking their future success—and they could one day become your next star employees! How Can You Get Involved? We’re looking for passionate professionals to contribute in various ways: Interactive Workshops & Sessions: Show what your industry is all about through hands-on activities or demonstrations. Careers Talks: Share your career journey and the skills needed to thrive in your field. Site Visits: Give students a behind-the-scenes look at how your workplace operates. Panel Discussions & Fireside Chats: Join thought-provoking conversations with other industry leaders. Careers Fair: Set up a stall and showcase what makes your company and industry unique. Why Join Us? By participating, you will: Help students gain valuable insights into the world of work. Empower them to make informed decisions about their future career paths. Identify and nurture future talent for your industry. Let’s work together to inspire the next generation and make a lasting impact! Interested? Let’s chat about how you can get involved. #IndustryWeek #FutureTalent #Careers #Inspiration #NewcastleCollege

🌟 Thrilled to Share Insights from Our Recent SME Career Café! 🌟 This April, I was privileged to contribute to an insightful session hosted by SME (the Society of Manufacturing Engineers), focusing on a crucial aspect of professional success: Soft Skills. KEY INSIGHTS FROM THE SESSION: During the SME Career Café, alongside experts like Arthur Hughes, Monica Lawson, and Christie Hasbrouck, we discussed the importance of soft skills. Here are some highlights: ►Effective Communication and Emotional Intelligence are critical for enhancing workplace dynamics. ►Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, and Adaptability are indispensable for managing the complexities of modern work environments. ►Arthur and I emphasized the importance of storytelling in interviews, using the CAR (Challenge, Action, Result) approach to showcase adaptability and problem-solving capabilities. Soft skills are more than just essential competencies; they are the foundation of effective leadership and collaboration. This session reinforced their significance, especially as work environments continue to evolve, including shifts toward remote settings. Let’s prioritize the development of soft skills to navigate and thrive in an increasingly dynamic work landscape. Every interaction is an opportunity to practice and hone these critical abilities! READ MORE ON THE SME BLOG: For a more detailed breakdown of the discussions and insights from our SME Career Café on soft skills, visit the SME blog at [SME Blog: Highlights from SME Career Café - What are Soft Skills?](https://lnkd.in/eu86szNQ). MY ROLE WITH SME AND WIM: In addition to the Coffee Cafes, supporting the SME and WiM (Women in Manufacturing) virtual career fair has been a wonderfully rewarding experience. Contributing to discussions that enhance career opportunities and build a supportive network for professionals is something I am deeply passionate about. I'm grateful for the chance to engage with so many talented individuals and to continue learning and growing together. Let’s keep the conversation going! #SMEMembership #CareerDevelopment #ManufacturingExcellence #WomenInManufacturing

✨ "An obstacle to one is an opportunity to another."✨ In every challenge we face, there’s always a silver lining waiting to be discovered. When roadblocks seem insurmountable, it's an opportunity to rethink strategies, innovate, and grow. Whether it's diversifying a team, breaking into new markets, or simply overcoming daily hurdles—our perspective shapes the outcome! I've been in the Texarkana District office a million and one times, and seen the picture below just as many times, I guess it's just the reminder I needed to see this morning while prepping for job fairs for the remainder of the week. Reminder: Every obstacle shouldn't be perceived as setbacks, but as stepping stones toward something greater. I will be sharing this message this week with possible new hires and MTs.💡 #Opportunities #GrowthMindset #Leadership #Innovation #CareerDevelopment #DiversityAndInclusion #recruitment #createyourpossible