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🌟 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/gsnsu9dZ). 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

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

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

🚀 Why Attend the PA CareerLink® Alle-Kiski November 14th Job Fair: Southwest PA's Economic Reality The numbers tell a clear story: our region isn't just recovering - it's transforming. New Kensington, birthplace of aluminum innovation, stands again at the center of regional growth. 📊 Why Now: • Manufacturing jobs exceed pre-pandemic levels • Industrial growth up 390.7% year-over-year • Regional unemployment at just 2.9% • 74,000+ job openings last quarter alone • Transportation sector showing 116.9% growth This isn't just another job fair - it's your entry point into a region where: • Tech companies represent 13.7% of all businesses • Healthcare employs over 104,000 professionals • Advanced Manufacturing leads economic recovery • Transportation hubs are rapidly expanding ``` 🎯 Your Next Move Starts Here PA CareerLink® Alle-Kiski Job Fair 📅 November 14th ⏰ 10 AM - 1 PM 📍 Salvation Army 255 3rd Street New Kensington, PA 15068 📞 Direct Line to Opportunity: • PA CareerLink® Alle-Kiski: 724-334-8600 • Ask for Phil or Greg ``` When industries grow this fast, face-to-face connections matter. Employers are hiring on the spot. Training programs are opening doors. Advanced manufacturing is driving innovation. Don't just read about the region's transformation - be part of it. #PACareerLinkAlleKiski #AdvancedManufacturing #Manufacturing #PAJobs #NewKensington #CareerLink #Apprenticeships #Healthcare #Construction #AllekiskiValley

What’s your counter-intuitive, half-crazy predictions about your field in the next 5 years?🔮 Do you need a PhD to become a sustainability pro?👩🎓 How does one build a career from putting satellites transmitter on the back of a penguin to a Sustainability Director?🐧 It’s such a delight to moderate the panel discussion joined by Alexandra Monson, Emma Wright, Pooja Sharma and Tarin Cummings to explore career opportunities in Environment & Sustainability within a 35,000-people organisation! My biggest takeaways: ✅We may come from diverse backgrounds, and it is our shared passion and purpose that got us here. ✅Whether our role is operationally focused, client facing, or in a group function, people skills can never be overemphasized. ✅You never know what opportunity a random conversation may open up, when it does, take it! A massive thanks to all panelists who generously shared their insights with candor and humour. And a big thumbs up to Alex Cockerton and Esther Starc who champion the first Ventia Virtual Career Fair which this panel discussion is part of. Together, we build connections, capabilities, and careers.🤝 #Connection #Purpose #Leadership

What if your next game-changing hire is just one handshake away? Are you Ready to Discover the Next Generation of Business Leaders?  Join Us at the 22nd MBA Career Fair! 📅 Date: Saturday, 23rd November 2024 For over two decades, Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University has been the bridge between top talent and leading employers. Our steadfast partnerships with corporate organisations across diverse sectors have transformed this annual event into a vital platform for connecting the best and brightest with prestigious brands. Imagine gaining early access to the brightest minds who could propel your organisation to new heights. Here's why your company should be there: 🔹 Engage with Tomorrow’s Leaders: Engage with over 150 high-calibre MBA candidates who are equipped to lead and innovate. Our LBS MBA graduates are not just job-ready; they are future-ready. Trained in general management, problem-solving, and ethical leadership, they bring both hard and soft skills to the table. These are individuals who understand that business is as much about people as it is about profits, and they are equipped to deliver significant value to your organisation and the continent at large. ✨ Amplify Your Brand’s Presence: Position your company as an industry leader. With premium visibility in our event brochure and social media, your brand will resonate with top talent and industry peers. 🤝 Forge Meaningful Connections: This is more than a recruitment event—it’s a meeting of minds. Network with a diverse pool of professionals and potential partners who can help elevate your business. 💼 Efficient Talent Acquisition: Why wait for top talent to find you? Connect with over 150 high-calibre candidates in one strategic location, streamlining your hiring process. 🔍 Secure Talent Before the Competition: Get ahead by engaging with exceptional interns and graduates before they hit the broader market. Our students emerge from a transformative journey, guided by an international faculty and enriched by a diverse student body. They’ve been equipped with the tools to lead, innovate, and make an impact. Will your organisation be there to meet them? Watch the video for a peek into the success of our last Career Fair. ➡ Register Now: https://lnkd.in/db5j2bTF ➡ Download our Career Fair Brochure for more information: https://lnkd.in/dudJjRv3 ➡ Contact Us: [email protected] ➡ Chat with us on WhatsApp: https://lnkd.in/dE2jEQDF #LBSNigeria #LBSMBA #LBS #LagosBusinessSchool #MBACareerFair #FutureLeaders #TopTalent #RecruitmentInnovation #Networking #BrandVisibility

During Career fairs, there were some booths where I had meaningful conversations with recruiters: starting by introducing myself getting their name, and striking up conversations from an aspect of their firm I found interesting. Then some just told me to scan this QR code and drop their CV. When I received this prompt during last week’s GRADUAN® Career Fair at KL Convention Center last Sunday 26th May, I straight up lost interest, and I walked away. Why so? Just by the attitudes displayed by promoters in the booths alone, you can tell what sort of company culture they have, which traits of character they encourage or discourage in its employees, correlating to them treating future colleagues (us!) My most positive experiences visiting these numerous booths came from these recruiters treating prospective employers with sincerity, and a willingness to share and advise on career prospects. Some encouraged me to explore my own to discover what I wanted to do in their offered graduate programs. From what I learned talking with them, graduate programs do not look at university degrees anymore, what matters is passion and desire rather than qualification to receive a fresh graduate role. There is no need for an Economics or Finance degree to apply for a Banking or Digital Analyst Program anymore. Rather it is now the norm to learn on the spot, to fill up demand for the most crucial skills by training their employees. Hence their search for passionate people who have drives to learn and explore and determination to finish the job. If employers want to poach this type of talent, they should make efforts to fill them not as roles to fill up empty job positions but as a space where creative potential is vested and passion grows. This must start by treating prospective and current employees well, and they’ll soon return the favor. Employers are not entitled to employees' efforts if there’s no meaningful culture, no support or room to grow, to explore autonomously with guidance on their interests and passion. Of course, I should thank those who made an effort to give me a good first impression. Shoutout in particular to: Muhammad Hafizuddin Kamarruddin from Citi, Faizal M. Sudin from Bank Negara Malaysia, Chloe Chan from CIMB, Wilson Kang from L'Oréal, and Muhammad Noor Haq Bahari (an old friend!) from Khazanah Nasional Berhad. P.S: My friends told me that those from Toyota Malaysia, EPF Malaysia, and Maybank received them warmly aswell.

Walker Tally is three steps ahead of his peers after this summer! Gaining real-world energy industry experience while interning at Intelligent Wellhead Systems, getting forklift certified, and participating in the Emerging Energy Professionals workshop is gearing him up to launch into the industry. Our workshop covers everything from: • LinkedIn/Personal Branding • Communication with Confidence • Goal Creation • Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Imposter Syndrome • Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch for Career Fairs/Interviews • Energy Industry Insights If your company is looking to provide more than just on-the-job training, reach out to JP Warren to learn more about this onsite workshop. #workshop #careerdevelopment #personalbranding #intern #professionalgrowth

Retail is a people’s business, right? 👏 Everyone at C&A is part of shaping the future of the company. Thus, we love to connect with potential future colleagues to learn about their aspirations and help them find their perfect place at C&A. At the same time, we want to give as many insights as possible into the world of C&A so talents know exactly where they will be working. In the end it’s about creating a real sense of #togetherness from the very start.   👉 One important way to do that is being where our talent is!   “At congresses and job fairs we love talking with hundreds of potential new teammates and hearing their aspirations in the fashion industry. We always feel so inspired from all the enthusiasm about C&A”, explains Kim Hübers-Buchmann, Talent Acquisition Associate at C&A.   If it’s a job fair like the recent ‘Karrieretag’ in Germany (just see the happy smiles in the picture below) or Mark Cuthbert, our Market Lead Spain, Italy and Portugal, at panel discussion in Spain sharing insights into the benefits of working at C&A – we are always happy to give information:   💡 To give a better understanding of our culture and values 💡 Answer your questions on all the benefits 💡 Give a better idea of how our onboarding programs work 💡 And show development opportunities. That includes for instance job-related trainings, leadership trainings and also internal mobility programs that allow employees to grow within the company. Store days are very popular, as they allow co-workers from the offices to support in the stores, to connect and get to know the business better. Specifically for the colleagues in the stores the STAR program has been designed to help store staff reach their best self and connect with our customers in the best possible way. There are plenty of opportunities to grow with us and shape the future of C&A!   👉 The next two fairs where you can meet us are:   💡 On November 7 in Lisbon, Portugal Mark Cuthbert will speak at the In Retail event 💡 On November 14 in Sankt Augustin, Germany our team will be at the ‚Unternehmenstag‘  career fair   We are excited to get to know you there! #LookGood #FeelGood #DoGood #TheFutureLooksLikeYou

Ever wondered how to turn a career fair conversation into a job offer? These incredible panelists shared the strategies to make it happen. A big thank you to Jesse Marrow of The Cigna Group, Miriam Ortiz of The Jackson Laboratory, and Hartford Promise Scholars Ashley Townsend and Kobe Hamilton for sharing their expertise and advice during our Career Fest Prep Session this week! Ashley, recently accepted into Cigna’s Technology Development Program, and Kobe, who will soon begin working full time at The Hartford, joined Jesse and Miriam to help scholars get ready for our upcoming Career Fest in January. Here’s what they shared: 🎯 Research is key: Be intentional by researching companies ahead of time—asking, “What does your company do?” is a big no-no. 🎯 Share your story: Your personal background and experiences are your power—connect them to the company’s mission to make a lasting impression. 🎯 Resume tips: Highlight relevant skills and experiences while avoiding common mistakes to stand out to employers. 🎯 Build aligned experience: Internships or career-related roles are invaluable—even if you’re already working to support yourself or your family. 🎯 Stand out with strategy: From crafting a strong elevator pitch to asking thoughtful, specific questions, preparation sets you apart. Thank you to our panelists for encouraging Hartford Promise Scholars to approach Career Fest with confidence, purpose, and curiosity. We can’t wait to see all the incredible connections and opportunities that come from this event. The future is bright! 💼✨ P.S. If you’re a recruiter looking for exceptional talent and haven’t signed up for our Career Fest yet, spots are filling fast—we’d love to have you join us! #CareerFest #HartfordPromise #ReachingHigher