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Yesterday,
\nI went to a business Seminar titled “Life after Graduation: A View from
\nthe Trenches”. The seminar was organized and promoted by The Department of
\nManagement (http:\/\/www.uml.edu\/msb\/management\/Management.html) and The Young
\nProfessionals of Greater Lowell (http:\/\/www.ypgl.org\/). The first speaker was Taylor Gys, who is now an
\nAccountant at Anstiss & Co. She received his BA in Accounting from
\nAssumption College and is currently working on earning her MBA at Southern New
\nHampshire University. Craig J. Mackenzie, who is Senior Vice President of
\nOperations at Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank, also shared his experiences. He
\nreceived his BA in Math and a BS in Economics at Syracuse University and an MBA
\nfrom UMass Lowell. The last speaker was
\nHeather Makrez, who is the Director of Alumni Relations at UMass Lowell. She
\nreceived both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from UMass Lowell.
The
\nseminar included presentations by three members of the Young Professionals of
\nGreater Lowell. At the seminar, they shared their experiences upon
\ntransitioning from a university setting to the professional world. The speakers
\nshared the lessons that they learned, and are currently learning, throughout
\ntheir progressions in their careers. Afterward, they answered all of our
\nquestions. They intentionally did not spend much time presenting information
\nabout themselves before they asked us what we wanted to learn from them. They
\nallowed the majority of class time to be dedicated to answering our questions.
\nThis provided more of a seminar atmosphere, which was extremely beneficial for
\nlearning.<\/p>\n
The major topics covered during the seminar including tasks to seek employment. This involved information about resumes, professional networking, interviewing, and social networking. Presenters also shared information about their first professional job experiences, and their struggles and successes in continuing their education. What I found most interesting was the topic of managing their careers, which involved social skills, mentors, taking initiative, and career advancement. The professionals advised us to be honest, confident, and professional. This includes showing up on time, dressing appropriately for the occasion, and displaying our best interpersonal and communication skills.<\/p>\n
It was incredibly
\nadmirable learning about their transitions into their careers as people in the
\nbusiness world. It was specifically interesting listening to their experiences
\nbecause they are young (within ten years of attaining their bachelor\u2019s degrees)
\nto be so successful in the business world.
\nIt was particularly rewarding that the panelists answered all of our
\nquestions. They showed a large amount of enthusiasm toward our attendance and
\nquestions. I am very glad that I went to the seminar, because now I have gained
\nknowledge about the reality of becoming a member of the working community that
\nI otherwise would not have gained.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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