I went to a career workshop called Let’s Get Starr-ted:Week 4 which was led by Adia Tucker. This workshop went over the importance of having professional online profiles and how we should brand ourselves as a professional. At the beginning of the workshop we talked about the resources that are available on campus, such as the faculty and clubs, which can help us with exploring different occupations and majors. Talking to students and professors of a particular major or field and learning about their experiences can help us get a idea of what the job is like. I think this is a helpful resource since I’m still unsure of what to major in, and I am definitely interested in seeking out this resource. She also gave lots of good recommendations on where to go on campus to get help based on specific majors. Next, we talked about our online profiles. A majority of employers screen job applicants through social networks, and depending on what shows up it can determine whether or not people get hired. LinkedIn is a great platform to showcase you as a professional and it’s easy to control what goes on your profile and page unlike other social platforms. It seems liked a clear way to showcase your experiences and skills to a future employer and is also a great networking tool. Another resource she talked about was getting help on writing or improving a resume and cover letter. After attending this workshop I’m interested in creating a LinkedIn account, getting help on writing a better resume, and also talking to people in the field I would like to enter. My overall experience of this career workshop was that it’s very informative and helped me realize what I should focus on doing next. There are many resources offered and available at Baruch that are useful.
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