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Volume 2, Issue 3 —November 7 , 2005
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Professional Development Training Seminar
Saturday October 29, 2005, was another great success as the Business Fellows attended a seminar on professional communication in the workplace, examining problems, and delivering solutions. Brenda Bailey Hughes from the Kelley School of Business shared information such as strategies of influence when working on a project, generational characteristics, adapting to your audience, and presentation skills. The second speaker of the day, Scott Smalstig, president of Joseph David Advertising, talked about creativity and social styles. I hope you all took a lot from these two presentations and will adapt these skills as you work on your projects.
President’s Reception
Thank you to all the Business Fellows and faculty mentors who attended the President’s Reception on November 2. President Jo Ann Gora and Roy Budd were clearly excited about the ten project teams of the Business Fellows program. Everyone in attendance that evening is looking forward to seeing the progress of your teams throughout the year. Thanks to all of you for your interest and commitment to Business Fellows. Because of you, we are off to a good start!
Marketing Your Business Fellows Experience: Part I
The first workshop of November will focus on marketing your business fellows experience through your résumé and portfolio. The session will introduce the do’s and don’ts of résumés and focus on the key skills you are developing as a Business Fellow. If you have a draft of your résumé, bring it with you for a professional critique. The workshop will be held Tuesday, November 8, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Alumni Center.
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The old saying goes, “ "It's not what you know, but who you know, that counts.” Many people receive jobs or leads from the people they know. However, these people are not just fortunate but informed about what it takes to find a job. The people they know make up their network. Many college students have heard of this concept but have rarely practiced it.
It seems like a hard concept to grasp but it starts with people you already know; start asking around and you’ll be surprised what you find. Ask your family if they know people who in your field. If so, contact those people for informational interviews. During your interviews, ask for the names of other people to talk with. Your network will slowly begin to build. Be sure to keep in touch with these people through e-mail or phone calls throughout your college career.
After talking to your family, ask friends and professors. An internship can be a wonderful way to start a network through your supervisor and the people you meet. In addition, getting involved in a professional organization or its student affiliate on campus could supply you with opportunities to meet professionals in your field and network with them. For more information about networking visit http://www.quintcareers.com/networking.html and http://www.quintcareers.com/networking-dos-donts.html.
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In this section, you'll see upcoming events, as they relate tp your Business Fellows experience.Please attend any three of the six workshops listed below.
November 8 4:30 – 6:00p.m. Marketing Your Business Fellows Experience: Part I
November 15 5:00 – 6:30p.m. Diversity in the Workplace
November 21 4:30 – 6:00p.m. Consulting with Clients to Provide Solutions
November 29 5:00 – 6:30p.m. High Performance Leadership: Creating a Culture of Excellence
November 30 4:30 – 6:00p.m. TBA
December 5 5:00 – 6:30p.m. TBA
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As a Business Fellow you may have started to think a little more seriously about your future, and in this quest for what lies ahead you may have come across some obstacles. We have answers! The Career Center realizes that searching for a job isn’t easy and that along the way many questions arise about résumés, cover letters, interviews, internships, and the job search in general. That is why we have set aside time to help students with their career-related questions. The Career Center provides three opportunities for students to get their questions answered. The first is drop-in advising, which is held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and Thursday and Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The second option is to use Ask an Advisor on our Web site at www.bsu.edu/careers/advising. Finally, if drop-in does not meet your needs, call 285-2430 and make an appointment to meet with your Career Center advisor and get your questions answered.
Interviewing
Interviews can be a grueling process, sitting across the table from a group of professionals, all eyes on you, and the fate of your world in their hands. Interviews don’t have to be like that; you can take control and feel prepared with a little practice. The Career Center offers practice interviews where you can submit a résumé and job description along with information about an employer. A staff member will create an interview appropriate for you. The process allows you to be prepared for typically asked questions and forces you to think about your experience as it applies to the job. To participate in a practice interview call 285-2430 to set up an appointment.
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Historical Facts about Indiana
- The state motto, "The Crossroads of America," was adopted in 1937.
- The state bird, the cardinal, was adopted in 1933.
- The state tree, the tulip tree, was adopted in 1931.
- The state song, "On the Banks of the Wabash," was composed by Paul Dresser in 1897.
- The name, Indiana, which means “the land of the Indians,” was coined by Congress in 1800.
- The state flag of Indiana has nineteen gold stars and a gold torch on a blue field.
- McCormick’s Creek, in Owen County, was Indiana’s first state park.
- The winning time of the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911 was 6 hours, 41 minutes, and 8 seconds, the driver was Ray Harroun.
- Indiana was admitted to the Union as the nineteenth state on December 11, 1816.
- Indianapolis became the capital on January 12, 1825.
Source: www.enjoyindiana.com
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We all need a little diversion now and then, so this section is dedicated to the funny, the strange, and the inspriational—all, of course, applicaple and related to what you're learning through your Business Fellows experience!
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." — Milton Berle
"Nobody's a natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hard to stay on top."—Paul Coffey, NHL star
“I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.”— Oprah Winfrey
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