Author: y.lim2

Two weeks ago I attended a resume building workshop with my friends to prepare for real world experiences. It was interesting to see how what I wrote on my previous resume sounded much more professional when the professor helping me changed a few words around. Making small tasks like working with a register sound important is hard, but with the help of the people around me and the professor, I ended up going home with an amazing resume. One example of making small tasks sound important is changing “worked with a register” to “utilize POS system to perform monetary transactions in regards to cash/debit/credit.”

My friend Michelle and I visited multiple galleries in Chelsea since we’ve already been to many museums. I highly recommend everyone to walk around Chelsea and explore the many galleries and art exhibits you will find there. There are not as crowded and you will find different aspects of art you will never find at places like MoMA or the MET. I saw a room with walls completely covered with floral dresses, flowers decorated the countless dressers and chairs, and just the fact that this room was practically filled with different items was amazing. Although I don’t like modern art (since most of the time it could be a black canvas with a red dot or a crumpled up piece of metal), I enjoyed visiting these galleries and I expect to go back very soon!

               

                    

networking with ey

On Monday September 11th, I went to a meeting where EY professionals gave us insight to how things work at EY and answered questions. At first, I was hesitant in going to the meeting for two reasons: 1. You had to dress business casual and I decided to wear sweats and sneakers; 2. I had no idea what this was for. However, I sucked it up and entered the room after standing outside for several minutes. I immediately felt out of place being surrounded by people who were wearing ties and blouses. 

When the panel of EY professionals started describing what they do and how EY is a great organization, I noticed how they spoke almost completely of accounting, finances, and similar topics. However, since I am interested in marketing, I wasn't sure if anything being said would be useful. I was wrong. I learned so much from the panelists and the experiences they shared with the group made me want to major in accounting and join EY. One thing that stuck with me was what John said about saying yes to things. Second chances don't come by often, so take advantage of the opportunities that come your way instead of turning them down. 

When all the questions were answered and the EY professionals said everything they wanted to say, we were left to get food and talk to others. I began talking to upperclassmen who answered my questions on if AKDP had people in marketing, since all I've been hearing since I entered the room was anything but that. I learned that there's a good handful of people who major in marketing and that the two main people I should talk to are abroad in South Korea and China (?). However, I was directed to someone who is in marketing (sorry, I forgot her name) and asked her some questions. I spoke with a few others and finally left the meeting.

If I'm being completely honest, I only attended this event because of Freshman Seminar, but I am so grateful for it. I would never have thought to attend something like this, since I am not comfortable in social situations (especially the networking factor). Now, I am a bit more open to going to events similar to this, and I even went to a MOB (Marketers of Baruch) GIM the day after. I can see myself going to meetings more often in the future because of this FRO assignment.