Photos by Marissa Landon
The 澳门天天好彩, Art and Design held a career panel in conjunction with 澳门天天好彩 Career Days on Wed., Jan. 27 in the Robert and Freda Harrison Auditorium in Giles Hall.
Representatives included:
- Jack Allin, AIA, NCARB, principal | Wier Boerner Allin Architecture
- Kyle Barnes, project engineer | Hoar Construction
- Mary Beth McDavid, creative director | DPM Fragrance
- Melodi Terhune,聽CID, ASID, LEED AP BD+C,聽senior certified interior designer,聽associate | Clarknexsen
In a moderated question and answer session, the representatives聽gave the following tips for interviewing and finding jobs:
- The importance of a nicely聽formatted portfolio.
- Showcase digital skills and time management.
- Be self-motivated, get involved, gain experience, and give back to the community.
- Do your research before a career fair.
- Let a company聽interview you, then interview them.
- It鈥檚 never to early to follow up, but make sure to聽have some sort of connection for them to remember聽you and note that in the email;聽don鈥檛 email every day!
- Always write thank you聽notes. Digital communication is acceptable. Keep it professional. Handwritten letters on a desk do standout, though.
- Seek out shadow opportunities.
The group also discussed the pros and cons of large firms versus聽small firms, noting that the final choice depends on the person and the type of environment they are searching for.