Lunch & Learn Recap: Networking Like A Pro

 

On Tuesday, April 13th, the Niblock Student Center held the last Lunch & Learn event of the Spring 2021 semester! This event was all about Networking like a Pro: How to Build Professional Relationships.

This Lunch & Learn featured two speakers:

●     Chris Johnson: Chris serves as a Strategic HR Leadership Partner and Leadership Team member at Equitable. Chris received his B.A. in Business Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ, and his Executive Masters in HR Leadership from Rutgers University. Chris spent 20+ years working for MetLife, including its spin-off Brighthouse Financial, which is what ultimately brought Chris and his family to the Charlotte area. In addition, Chris spent two years working with CompuCom, a division of Office Depot, as a member of the HR Leadership Group providing strategic HR support to the President of the division.

 

●     Dave Broaddus: Dave is a sophomore at UNC Charlotte double majoring in Business Analytics and Computer Science. He has been involved in the Business Learning Community, the Business Honors Program, and serves as an RA in Levine Hall. He is interning at Wells Fargo this summer and was recently accepted to the Management Leadership for Tomorrow Program.

 

Throughout this informative event, our speakers informed the audience about why networking is essential. Some key takeaways from this event are that while networking is integral in the job search, it is also important to continue expanding your network even when you currently have an opportunity. Along with this, it is crucial to keep up with your network and make it a “give-take” relationship. This can be completed by regularly catching up with those in your network to gain an understanding of their work. Broaddus gave a variety of insights on his experience networking as a student for internships, and how it is integral to continuously put your name out there, this is critical when it comes to marketing yourself and building your brand.

Also, this event focused on the importance of mentorship. Johnson states that it is important for individuals to have mentors, but also serve as a mentor themselves. The key to this is being proactive and understanding how to get the most out of your mentorship by creating an agenda for each meeting.

Thank you so much to our speakers for being a part of this event, we learned so much from your experiences!

Lunch and Learn: Recap

On February 2nd, we had our first Lunch & Learn of the Spring 2021 semester! 

This Lunch & Learn was all about alumnus and their impact within the community following their time at UNC Charlotte. We were honored to host the following panelists: 

• Nicholas Sulak'17 MIS, MGMT, Lowes Companies
• Yazan Alhakim '18 Marketing, Owner of FastSigns 
• Devonte Ivory '16 Finance, MassMutual Carolinas 
• Julia Loomer '18, '19 MS MGMT, BNI Global 

Throughout this event, the panelists spoke on how to choose a community that helps with their overall growth, job search tips, and the importance of knowing the company culture. Panelists also gave advice on LinkedIn and how to make a personal connection with an employer. 

Thank you so much to our panelists for your time and all of your great advice!

Missed this Lunch & Learn? Be sure to keep a look out for the remaining Lunch & Learns, along with all other PD events for this semester, at this link: https://belkcollege.uncc.edu/scpd-calendar

Lunch & Learn Recap

On Thursday, December 10th, the Niblock Student Center hosted our last Lunch & Learn of the Fall 2020 semester! During this event, Chris Elmore joined us to talk about entrepreneurship and how to be your own boss. Elmore graduated from UNC Charlotte in 1993 and has since become one of the founding members of AvidXchange, an accounts payable automation industry leader based in Charlotte. He also works as an adjunct professor at UNC Charlotte and Queens University. 

Throughout this Lunch & Learn, Elmore discussed his experience with entrepreneurship and what innovation means to him. Some topics discussed include proper customer retention, leveraging technology in a manageable way and advice on how to get started on entrepreneurial journeys. 

A huge thank you to Chris Elmore for joining us today! Your insight and time was very much appreciated! 

Please be sure to keep a lookout on the Niblock Student Center calendar for our Spring 2021 events at this link here. 

Lunch and Learn: Authenticity in the Job Search

 

This week, the Niblock Student Center is hosting a Lunch and Learn focused on presenting your true, authentic self in the job and internship search process. This is a great opportunity for students who may be preparing for or are already in the internship or job search. 

The theme of the Lunch and Learn is "Authenticity in the Job Search." It is being offered both virtually and in-person in FRI 302 (with a free boxed lunch for you to take with you if you come in-person). 

When: Tuesday, November 17

Time: 11:45am-12:45pm

Where: Hybrid (Zoom and In-Person in FRI 302, depending on your need)

Sign Up: Register Here

Guest speakers include (their bios are linked below):

• Dr. Janaki Gooty, Belk College of Business, Associate Professor of Management
• Dr. Natasha Randle, Belk College of Business, Director, Belk Scholars and Business Honors Program, Clinical Professor of Management 
• Camille Stuart, HR Business Partner, SPX Flow
• Mitchelle Lyle, Sr. Purchasing Manager, SPX Flow

To sign up, please navigate here: Register Here

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