Networking Luncheon |
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A former Newsweek president and publisher, Networking Luncheon speaker Greg Osberg P'09 is also the former president of Kaplan Professional for the Washington Post Company, for whom he launched Brassring.com. Other noteworthy positions include senior management at CNET and senior advertising positions at U.S. News and World Report.
Ty Saini '93, a former Dickinson biology major who now heads an orthodontics practice, enjoys the luncheon. |
Successful Interviewing |
Brian Dorfler '97 (standing), a former Dickinson English major who is now vice president of Human Resources for NBC Universal, speaks to students about how to interview successfully for the job of their dreams.
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Brian Dorfler '97 has conducted countless interviews. Above, he gives students insider tips on what interviewers are looking for in job candidates. |
Making it in the Nonprofit World |
From left: Paula Desch Davenport '78, executive director of Keystone Family Support Associates; Jennifer Gordon Ross '93, chief information officer of Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations; and Elaine Livas '83, founder/executive director of Project S.H.A.R.E., offered students sound advice gleaned from years of combined experience in the nonprofit world.
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Students listen attentively as Davenport, Ross and Livas explain the differences between the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. |
Gap Year Options |
Julia Hunter '07, research intern at the Washington Office on Latin America; Julie Chapman '07, admissions counselor at Bryn Mawr College; and F.W. Randall Salisbury '04, campus relations manager of CET Academic Programs, discuss the pros and cons of postponing graduate school for a year after graduation.
Students consider their post-graduation options during the Gap Year presentation.
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Students listen as Hunter, Chapman and Salisbury discuss post-graduation travel, scholarship and internship opportunities. |
Marketing Yourself to Employers |
Students in the Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium note how to convey skills, attributes and qualifications to potential employers. Photo by Claire Wilson '11.
Many students were particularly interested in learning how to market themselves to employers, as indicated by robust attendance at the marketing breakout session. Photo by Claire Wilson '11.
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How do you stand out from the crowd? Melissa Lafferty '07, human resources/recruiting professional at Barneys New York (left), and Sweeta Hutchinson '01, senior program advisor, Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, explain personal marketing strategies that work. Photo by Claire Wilson '11.
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Succeeding in Graduate School |
From left: Christine Franco '00, postdoctoral fellow in clinical psychology at Yale University; Danielle Newcomer '07 who is pursuing an M.Ed. in elementary school counseling at Shippensburg University; and Kristina Gaff '08 (speaking), who is earning a physics Ph.D. at the University of Maryland, offered tips on how to succeed in graduate school.
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Students learn that grad school life is quite different from their experiences as an undergrad.
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Comparing Job Offers |
From left: Jeanne Hartman Harakal '75, compensation/employee-relations manager of Selective Insurance Company of America, and Christy Sink Myers '94, director of human resources at The Phillips Group, discuss how to compare benefits packages.
Students consider the possibility that they may be courted by more than one employer.
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What should you do if you are offered more than one job? Christy Sink Myers '94 speaks to students about how they can successfully negotiate for better benefits. |
Proper Business Etiquette |
From left: Rick Raymond '07, business analyst at Morgan Stanley; Nancy Shoup Fishman '88, director of Success by 6 and Shannon Booth Rodgers '02, assistant vice president of sales and client services at Amica Mutual Insurance Company, discuss the rules of professional behavior.
Students receive tips on how to handle workplace politics.
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Shannon Booth Rodgers '02 (left) offers students examples of social dilemmas they may face in the working world.
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Networking Reception |
Alumnae share their professional wisdom with students at the Networking Reception.
Kirsten Midura '08 discusses Networking Day with Pablo Thaler '07.
Many senior Dickinson students exchanged business cards with notable professionals in their field of study.
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Brian Dorfler '97 attended the Networking Reception after leading two breakout sessions.
As a legislative correspondent for Congressman Todd R. Platts (R-PA), Michael Bilder '07 is a valuable mentor for students studying policy management. In the past, he worked as field director for the McCain Campaign/PA GOP and as legislative assistant for the PA School Boards Association.
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